Technology

What happened: Conexiom raises US$40 million from new investor Why it matters: Company plans to boost employment in Canada, ramp up expansion into Europe A Vancouver tech company specializing in automation is looking to expand its global footprint an

What happened: Chief technology officer at Vancouver-based BuildDirect charged with white-collar crimes in U.S.

Kelowna’s GetintheLoop partnering with Cushman & Wakefield to offer technology at 21 malls across Canada

What happened: VC firm Vistara invests US$20m in Vision Critical Why it matters: The investment follows Vision Critical moving its HQ from Vancouver to Toronto amid changes to leadership team Two companies sharing a B.C.

What happened: General Fusion reveals backing from new investors Why it matters: The company says the investments help secure its foothold in Asia in bid to make fusion power go mainstream A B.C.

West Coast companies developing robots to disinfect hospitals and transportation hubs

More online con artists targeting e-commerce, banking as COVID-19 crisis deepens

What happened: New rankings reveal Vancouver’s status as a tech hub in North America Why it matters: The results come as future of remote working upends how operating costs are calculated for most tech firms Vancouver has the mountains, the ocean and

What happened: Office food delivery firm acquires U.S. competitor Why it matters: Acquisition comes as future of offices remain uncertain Foodee Media Inc. is hoping its first-ever acquisition will deliver.

Freer international travel, more progressive immigration policies among B.C. advantages