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How to break into tech? Let me count the ways

How to break into tech? Let me count the ways

Think that learning to code is out of your grasp? Think again.The talent crunch in Vancouver's booming tech sector has been widely documented, with HootSuite CEO Ryan Holmes claiming that at the current hiring pace, their existing job openings won't be filled until late 2017.Yet despite coding's undisputed position at the top of the career skills food chain, many would-be tech employees are struggling to leap into the mysterious world of computer programming.
Financial scandals adding up to more business for Vancouver software firm

Financial scandals adding up to more business for Vancouver software firm

Global Relay develops software to catch financial workers violating regulations
Secure payment options help secure new business

Secure payment options help secure new business

Vancouver's PayWith lands $10 million in funding and MasterCard deal for its mCard
Telus CEO Darren Entwistle steps down

Telus CEO Darren Entwistle steps down

The president and CEO of Telus Corp. (TSX: T) is leaving his position after 14 years leading one of Canada's biggest telecom companies.
Printing the future at Emily Carr University

Printing the future at Emily Carr University

3D technology promises to revolutionize manufacturing in a wide range of fields
Ex-Vancouver Canuck invests $250k in local startup

Ex-Vancouver Canuck invests $250k in local startup

The current incarnation of the Canucks may not be doing anything exceptional on the ice these days, but that hasn't stopped a Vancouver-based startup from scoring a cool $250,000 investment from a former member of the NHL team.
Zecotek Photonics granted Korean patent for its 3D display technology

Zecotek Photonics granted Korean patent for its 3D display technology

Richmond's Zecotek Photonics Inc. (TSX-V:ZMS) has been granted a patent in Korea for its 3D optical imaging technology system.
BCSC proposes crowdfunding exemption rules

BCSC proposes crowdfunding exemption rules

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has proposed a number of exemptions that would affect the way certain organizations could raise funds using crowdfunding.
Vancouver security briefing targets internal threats as biggest security risk to tech companies

Vancouver security briefing targets internal threats as biggest security risk to tech companies

When most companies think of digital security, they think of protection from external threats like DDOS attacks, malware, and fraud. But a recent security briefing put on by Canadian information security group Seccuris suggests that many companies are more vulnerable from the inside.

Business lessons from the new learning boom: top 10 tips for creating an effective e-learning program

E-learning, with 23% annual growth, is education’s fastest-growing segment