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General Fusion closes US$65m funding round, sets sights on prototype construction

General Fusion closes US$65m funding round, sets sights on prototype construction

What happened: General Fusion raises another US$65m from investors Why it matters: The clean energy company says investment allows it to officially launch plans for new prototype A B.C.
AI chips, private 5G networks predicted to reshape businesses in 2020: Deloitte

AI chips, private 5G networks predicted to reshape businesses in 2020: Deloitte

What happened: Deloitte Canada’s latest tech predictions report highlights potential behind artificial intelligence and private 5g networks Why it matters: The B.C.
British VFX house MPC reportedly shutters Vancouver office

British VFX house MPC reportedly shutters Vancouver office

What happened: MPC Vancouver reportedly shuts down Why it matters: The company is allegedly seeking ‘more attractive opportunities in other locations’ British visual effects house Moving Picture Company (MPC) has reportedly closed shop on its Vancouv
Governments wrangle with reducing cellphone rates

Governments wrangle with reducing cellphone rates

Victoria, Ottawa float plans to cut costs for mobile service plans in Canada
Vancouver’s Vistara Capital closes $150m fund aimed at growing tech companies

Vancouver’s Vistara Capital closes $150m fund aimed at growing tech companies

What happened: Vancouver venture capitalists close $150 million fund Why it matters: Vistara Capital is looking to fill in a market gap for tech companies in need of growth funding Like a party balloon taking on more helium, the dollar figure behind
B.C. tech firm Riipen raises $5m to help connect companies and students

B.C. tech firm Riipen raises $5m to help connect companies and students

What happened: Vancouver-based Riipen raises $5 million from investors Why it matters: Tech company specializes in connecting students with companies to work on real-world projects A Vancouver tech firm that connects companies with post-secondary sch
Cyber attacks probing deeper into computers

Cyber attacks probing deeper into computers

Central gatekeeping chip attacks can create chaos for companies
Increasing Indigenous internet connectivity underway: ministry

Increasing Indigenous internet connectivity underway: ministry

Technology council wants to ensure human right to internet met
Military, medical questions hang over AI ethics debate in Vancouver

Military, medical questions hang over AI ethics debate in Vancouver

Society unprepared for ethical dilemmas from artificial intelligence, say experts
B.C. tech firm Thoughtexchange raises $20m in Series B funding round

B.C. tech firm Thoughtexchange raises $20m in Series B funding round

What happened: Thoughtexchange raises $20m in Series B round Why it matters: The tech company employs 140 workers in the B.C. interior A B.C.