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Extended forecast: Slow-moving cloud : Migration from traditional IT models to cloud computing has been slower than predicted

Extended forecast: Slow-moving cloud : Migration from traditional IT models to cloud computing has been slower than predicted

In the spring of 2010, when Yaletown Ventures was moving, its partners decided to outsource all of the company�s IT needs to the cloud.
Council backs red-tape-cutting app

Council backs red-tape-cutting app

But City of Calgary warns that Apple charges high fees for iPhone apps that process business licensing applications and other transactions
BCTIA adds clean-tech expert to entrepreneur coaching team

BCTIA adds clean-tech expert to entrepreneur coaching team

The BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) is adding to its entrepreneur coaching program, designed to help small technology companies expand their business. The BCTIA is has recruited Eamonn Percy to its Centre4Growth CEO-in-residence program.
Ministry of Health puts B.C. lab services under microscope

Ministry of Health puts B.C. lab services under microscope

The B.C. government plans to scrutinize the province's medical lab system, in an effort to cut costs and meet the growing pressure of an aging population. The Ministry of Health has issued a request for proposals for a consulting firm to review B.C.
Delta's Comteck lands Bombardier contract

Delta's Comteck lands Bombardier contract

A subsidiary of Delta's Avcorp Industries (TSX:AVP) has landed a contract to design and manufacture floor panels for Bombardier Aerospace 's Learjet 85 business jet.
Vancouver clean-tech firm tops TSX Venture 50 list

Vancouver clean-tech firm tops TSX Venture 50 list

AgriMarine Holdings Inc . (FSH), a Vancouver company that makes closed containment pens for fish farms, tops this year’s list of clean-tech companies on the 2011 TSX Venture 50 . B.C.
Burnaby firm inks deal with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer

Burnaby firm inks deal with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer

Burnaby-based IWG Technologies Inc . (TSX-V:IWG) has signed an agreement with a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer to provide onboard water purification systems. IWG, which is a holding company for International Water-Guard Industries Inc .
Learning freebie market lessons

Learning freebie market lessons

One of the bright new stars in the local games-for-good space learned some lessons in recent months about selling apps to a generation used to getting most online products for free.

Telecoms to target machines as next major client pool for mobile devices

Already worth $18 billion globally, machine-to-machine communication is growing rapidly
B.C. company hoping for more than comic relief

B.C. company hoping for more than comic relief

Pixton Comics has created a product that allows individuals and businesses to create comic strips online