Technology

What happened: Vancouver tech company set to expand with acquisition of Silicon Valley firm Why it matters: PressReader’s purchase of News360 adds 30 more staff to its team A Vancouver-based company known for its digital platform for newspapers and m

Despite having to close one of its offices in 2017, Vancouver-based landing page development company still ranks high on BIV’s list of the fastest-growing companies in B.C.

Major social media networks Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. said it has found hundreds of accounts originating in China that tried to “sow political discord” - including attempts at “undermining the legitimacy” of the protests - in Hong Kong.

Investment up for low-profile tech firms, but more needed to maintain momentum

Japan’s Fujitsu has opened an office in Vancouver – the first time the firm has taken its core technology outside of its native country

Ottawa has invested $7 million into the creation of a $20-million project aimed at linking life-sciences start-ups directly with health care institutions like Vancouver Coastal Health to ease the scaling process.

Damon Motors Inc. retrofitting motorcycle fleets with collision safety technology like those in cars

What happened: Bloomberg reports Apple Inc. will take up two storeys at new downtown development What it means: Apple joins other tech giants like Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com, Inc.

What happened: Vancouver jumped in a ranking of top tech cities in North America What it means: Despite the gains, Vancouver ranks at the very bottom of the list for gender diversity The relatively low cost of wages and office space in Vancouver is h

What happened: Rival Technologies closes funding round What it means: The company plans to invest in its own tech and expand its sister company A market research firm with a history tied to Vancouver tech stalwart Vision Critical is tapping into some