Technology

What happened: The B.C. government is putting down $17 million over five years for a new quantum computing centre in Surrey Why it matters: B.C.

Initiative targets funding, partnerships for startups, enterprise and academia

Companies suffering financial and reputational damage as attacks become more sophisticated

What happened: Telus is acquiring home security firm ADT in a deal worth $700 million Why it matters: The Vancouver-based telecom giant has been on a home security acquisition spree as of late Telus Corp.

Calculated risk taker: President and CEO of Galvanize thrives on bold overhauls of company cultures and business models

What happened: Rogers is launching a new customer service centre in the Okanagan Why it matters: The new centre will add as many as 500 jobs to Kelowna Hundreds of new jobs will be landing in Kelowna as Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.

What happened: Top Telus executive Josh Blair has announced he’s leaving the company Why it matters: Blair was thought to be a possible successor to CEO Darren Entwistle A leadership shakeup is afoot at Telus Corp.

What happened: New government rebates aimed at charging stations for single-family homes, condos, apartments and offices Why it matters: The rebates come after the province reworked its previous incentives over the summer for vehicle purchases Some e

What happened: Three B.C. tech-sector leaders discussed the industry’s funding constraints at Vancouver Startup Week Why it matters: Growth in technology may be stymied without enough investment capital, say experts It’s a rare feat for B.C.

What happened: The New Ventures BC competition honoured startups with prize packages totalling $250,000 Why it matters: Previous startups recognized in the annual competition have gone on to create 3,800 jobs and raise $380 million in financing, acco