Technology

Rising number of international companies are opening offices in B.C.’s capital

What happened: Mastercard is expanding its presence in B.C.

Industry lacks the successes needed to spawn anchor companies, sector leader warns

What happened: Tipalti set to open new Vancouver office next month with plans to hire dozens of workers Why it matters: The company is the latest among a growing number of American tech firms launching in B.C.

What happened: Government and industry contribute multimillion-dollar sum to ignite collaborations between private sector, universities and non-profit institutions Why it matters: The Digital Technology Supercluster estimates its efforts will create

What happened: Vancouver-based Elastic Path is acquiring a fellow e-commerce tech company Why it matters: Deal gives the software firm new offices in Boston and the U.K.

What happened: General Fusion announces partnership with Hatch Ltd. Why it matters: The firms will be working together to develop a prototype plant to demonstrate the viability of fusion power technology General Fusion Inc.

Lift & Co.’s Vancouver event kicks off January 8 with a business conference

Artificial intelligence, communications infrastructure expected to be top of mind

New industry association pushing province to catch up to established high-tech hubs