In a major step forward for developer productivity and AI integration, Vancouver-based Defang Software Labs has officially launched a major upgrade to Defang, an AI-enabled tool designed to streamline cloud deployments for developers. At the heart of the launch is Defang’s adoption of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — an industry standard that promises to redefine how AI models interact with external systems. […]
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10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2025
Vancouver’s tech ecosystem continues to thrive as one of Canada’s most dynamic hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship. The city now boasts a tech workforce of nearly 150,000, making it Canada’s third-largest metropolitan area by tech employment. Known for its diverse talent pool, strong government support, and proximity to U.S. markets, Vancouver fosters a fertile environment […]
Cloud Apps Innovator Defang to Represent Vancouver at Google for Startups Accelerator
This summer, Google celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Canadian edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator program. And same as every other year, Google put out a call for Canadian tech startups—this round, with a focus on firms leveraging artificial intelligence. “We were blown away by the quality of the applications we received, and […]