Technology

What happened: Amazon to launch new innovation centre at UBC early next year What it means: Students to gain access to Amazon network Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) is expanding its expertise on campus at the University of B.C.

Surrey-based credit union partners with OnDeck Canada to expand small-business financing and accelerate its national expansion

What happened: Vancouver firm completes acquisition deal previously announced in April Why it matters: mCloud will be able to diversify offerings into oil and gas sector A Vancouver firm harnessing IoT and artificial intelligence to curb energy waste

Survey reveals wide gap between knowledge and adoption of tech breakthroughs in the province’s building sector

Executives frequently need cybersecurity training the most

Seaspan Marine Transportation unveiled a new marine simulator facility, the first and only of its kind in North America, in its North Vancouver office on July 4. The simulator, which required an investment of approximately $1.

What happened: Telus makes permanent data plans that won’t charge overage fees Why it matters: Canadian telecom giants are becoming increasingly competitive with data plans and pricing The future is looking more certain for wireless customers looking

What happened: The BC Tech Association honoured companies and individuals in the province with an array of awards at its annual ceremony Why it matters: The annual Technology Impact Awards highlight some of the local sector’s top performers as well a

Centre set to deliver approximately 1,000 new workers to VFX, gaming, animation sector

What happened: Mastercard appoints new CEO to lead Vancouver subsidiary Why it matters: NuData Security is keeping the executive transition close to home, with the promotion of its co-founder Mastercard Inc.