A local cybersecurity services and solutions provider this week announced a major contract. Vancouver’s Plurilock Security, which provides cybersecurity solutions to the United States and Canadian federal governments alongside Global 2000 companies, says the record US$19 million contract is with a semiconductor firm on the S&P 500 index—a key player in global supply chains. “Being […] The post Global Semiconductor Firm Taps Plurilock to Overhaul Cybersecurity System appeared first on Techcouver.com. Global Semiconductor Firm Taps Plurilock to Overhaul Cybersecurity System was first posted ..read more

After raising substantial financing in 2022, things went south for Koho. That year, Koho was recognized by Team True North, representing fintechs as one of Canada’s most promising growth companies. But 2023 saw layoffs and a lack of profitability. Resilience has been a crucial component of any company that has endured the global market turbulence of the past […] The post KOHO Blazes Own Trail as Fintech CEO Cultivates a Remote Work Culture appeared first on Techcouver.com. KOHO Blazes Own Trail as Fintech CEO Cultivates a Remote Work Culture was first posted on October 4, 2024 a ..read more

VoltSafe announced this week that it has launched a strategic equity crowdfunding campaign. The crowdfunding campaign, launched through online private markets investing platform FrontFundr, aims to raise incremental capital to accelerate VoltSafe’s trajectory and drive the company towards licensing and commercialization goals, according to chief executive officer Trevor Burgess. “Investing in VoltSafe through our FrontFundr […] The post Marine Industry is ‘Ripe for Innovation’ as VoltSafe Returns to FrontFundr appeared first on Techcouver.com. Marine Industry is ‘Ripe for Innovation’ as VoltSa ..read more

In a 2023 paper McKinsey estimated that 75% of the overall economic impact from generative AI would come in 4 areas: customer operations, marketing and sales, software engineering, and research and development. But for many companies it is hard to know where to start. At a recent event BC Took took a poll of members […] The post Demystifying AI: How BC Tech Members Are Finding Real-World Applications for AI appeared first on Techcouver.com. Demystifying AI: How BC Tech Members Are Finding Real-World Applications for AI was first posted on October 3, 2024 at 4:59 am. ©2022 "Techcouver.com". Use ..read more

An online platform aimed at transforming the economics of local news and content businesses recently announced the closing of a US$2.2 million seed funding round. The financing for Vancouver’s Indiegraf was led by Toronto-based StandUp Ventures with participation from Coralus and Mucker Capital. The capital will fuel Indiegraf to empower independent media entrepreneurs across North […] The post Indiegraf Raises Seed Round to Power ‘Generational Transition of Media Ownership’ appeared first on Techcouver.com. Indiegraf Raises Seed Round to Power ‘Generational Transition of Media Ownership’ was ..read more

A Vancouver company advancing intelligence in robotics is competing for “Company of the Year – Growth” at this year’s Technology Impact Awards powered by the BC Tech Association. Apera AI was founded in 2017 by Sina Afrooze and Armin Khatoonabadi. Afrooze, who serves his company as chief executive officer, is an expert in the deep […] The post Apera Innovates Intelligence for Robotics, Bringing ‘4D Vision’ to Automated Manufacturing appeared first on Techcouver.com. Apera Innovates Intelligence for Robotics, Bringing ‘4D Vision’ to Automated Manufacturing was first posted on October 2, 2024 at ..read more

MineSense is on the verge of adding yet another accolade to its portfolio. The B.C.-born company, growing rapidly since raising a US$42M Series E in 2022, is advancing data-driven solutions to improve ore grade control and operational profitability across the metals mining industry. Mining companies choose MineSense’s technologies to maximize ore recovery, minimize dilution, and […] The post Sustainability Changemaker MineSense Aims to Maximize Metal, Minimize Impact Through Modern Tech appeared first on Techcouver.com. Sustainability Changemaker MineSense Aims to Maximize Metal, Minimize Impa ..read more

Despite a steadily expanding tech ecosystem, the region of Vancouver lacked an explosive company over the past three years, with the city failing to appear in a top 50 list of Canada’s fastest-growing companies. The annual Report on Business ranking, which Calgary’s Neo Financial topped, crowned multiple firms from Calgary, as well from Toronto and […] The post Revealed: A Ranking of the Fastest Growing Technology Companies in B.C. appeared first on Techcouver.com. Revealed: A Ranking of the Fastest Growing Technology Companies in B.C. was first posted on September 27, 2024 at 10:43 am. ©2022 ..read more

PH7 Technologies is among a slew of companies vying for titles at this year’s Technology Impact Awards. The B.C. upstart, a globally recognized clean-tech innovator targeting the mining industry, provides mines and original equipment manufacturers with eco-friendly and cost-effective technology-based solutions for extracting and processing high-value metals like copper and other metals deemed essential for […] The post Cleantech pH7 Grows as ‘Momentum for Sustainably Sourced Critical Metals’ Reaches New Heights appeared first on Techcouver.com. Cleantech pH7 Grows as ‘Momentum for Sustainably ..read more

One company out of North Vancouver knows that if electric vehicle adoption is to achieve critical mass, the charging infrastructure for such an event must first be present. B.C.-born Hypercharge Networks offers turnkey technology to multi-unit residential and commercial buildings, fleet operations, and other sectors. “Mixed-use residential buildings are quickly recognizing the potential benefits of […] The post How Hypercharge is Making the ‘Transition to Sustainable Transportation Seamless and Accessible’ appeared first on Techcouver.com. How Hypercharge is Making the ‘Transition to Sustainab ..read more