Technology

Microsemi to pay US$2.5b for PMC-Sierra a day after Skyworks deal crumbles

U.S. chipmaker Microsemi (NASDAQ: MSCC) has agreed to buy PMC-Sierra (Nasdaq:PMCS) in a deal worth US$2.5 billion.

Nov 24, 2015 7:52 AM Read more >

B.C. tech experts battle "CSI effect" to focus on future of security

Local companies devoting more of their resources to developing video analytics and other business security systems that identify threats before they occur

Nov 24, 2015 12:00 AM Read more >

Rogers to pay $200,000 following CRTC spam accusations

Rogers (TSX:RCI.A) is forking over $200,000 following accusations it spent a full year violating anti-spam laws.

Nov 20, 2015 8:54 AM Read more >

Fast-growing Grouplend rebrands itself as, well, Grow

Kevin Sandhu admits it was the “very uncreative former investment banker in me” that came up with the name Grouplend for his company before its launch last year.

Nov 19, 2015 10:18 AM Read more >

How soon before 5G hits Vancouver?

Telus, Huawei team up on test lab for next generation high-speed wireless

Nov 17, 2015 2:00 PM Read more >

Telecom giant repeats top ranking among B.C.’s most profitable firms

But softening economy, rapidly shifting business landscape loom as major challenges for Telus and other telecommunications companies

Nov 17, 2015 2:00 PM Read more >

From IP to privacy - why TPP is ‘potentially dangerous’ for B.C. tech sector

Local industry leaders mixed on benefits, threats from Trans-Pacific Partnership

Nov 17, 2015 11:00 AM Read more >

D-Wave sells Lockheed Martin new quantum computer to address 'real-world problems'

Quantum computing company D-Wave has secured a deal to supply U.S. defence contractor Lockheed Martin with a new computer system that doubles the processing capacity of its previous model.

Nov 16, 2015 8:23 AM Read more >

B.C. video game developers lead Canada in salary: report

Canadian video game developers looking to bring home a solid paycheque should have their joysticks pointed west.

Nov 16, 2015 7:55 AM Read more >

Infographic: Shopping online while at work

Ever been caught shopping online while at work? You are not alone.

Nov 15, 2015 11:00 AM Read more >