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Postmates, On-Demand Delivery App, Now Worth $600M
San Francisco-based delivery app Postmates secures $140 million in funding.
December 2, 2016Blockchain Breaks New Boundaries: Insurance and Authentication
Insurance and security are growing in the conversation around blockchain. How are these frontiers being explored in the world of startups?
November 29, 2016Tech Heads West
A booming tech scene is not only transforming B.C.’s economy, but the lives of its citizens. On March 14 - 15, the second #BCTECH Summit will showcase this transformation.
November 25, 2016Startups Vie For $25,000 Investment at IBM SmartCamp
IBM SmartCamp could provide your startup with "life-changing" opportunities, according to Yoly Avalos, Founder and CEO of Bquate.
November 24, 2016Platitudes and PowerPoint Make VCs say “No”
If you want VCs to turn you down, here’s what you do: Sell hard, appear desperate, compare yourself to Uber.
November 23, 2016Ultra-HD Special Effects Powered by IBM Cloud
Prana Studios, an award-winning 3-D graphics and visual effects company, is using IBM Cloud infrastructure in the production of an Ultra-HD project for a deluxe theme park attraction.
November 16, 2016How Big Companies Can Make Innovation Successful
Innovation isn’t about having the right "look," it’s about embracing risk.
November 15, 2016Project Intu Adds Cognitive Capabilities to Any Device
Five years after winning Jeopardy! on American televisions, IBM Watson can now become part of the television itself, thanks to the new experimental platform Project Intu.
November 11, 2016#WatsonDevCon: The Rise of the Bots
It’s been just two weeks since IBM showed off the power and future of Watson in Las Vegas, and the company is at it again. This time in San Francisco, and this time with a deep developer focus.
November 9, 2016Watson Developer Conference Augments SF’s Intelligence
The IBM Watson Developer Conference kicks off November 9th in the heart of San Francisco, and TechPORTFOLIO will be there delivering live insights.
November 8, 2016Slackbot, Say “Hello” to Watson
IBM’s marketing, design and engineering teams are using Slack to collaborate and create new cognitive solutions.
November 4, 2016Canada Creating Faster Startup-Friendly Work Visas
Canadian government is developing a new fast-track startup-friendly visa that could be processed in up to 14 days.
November 3, 2016Ongoing Startup Survey Shows Strength of Ontario Universities
Early results from an ongoing survey by MaRS Discovery District and Endeavor Insight show that educational institutions are the strongest connecting hubs in Ontario’s entrepreneurial networks.
November 1, 2016IBM Watson Making Cognitive Businesses a Reality
“It isn't a world of Watson: it's a world with Watson,” said IBM's Chairman, President, and CEO Ginni Rometty at the company’s World of Watson (WoW) conference.
October 26, 2016IBM Launches Watson-Enabled Data Platform
Launched at the IBM World of Watson conference, the new platform makes machine learning simple with an intuitive, self-service interface for cross-company data collaboration.
October 25, 20166 Essential Skills of Exceptional Entrepreneurs
Think about what’s in front of you, not behind, says author Amy Wilkinson at IBM World of Watson 2016.
October 24, 2016Watson Analytics to Research Heart Rhythm Data
Heart-SIGN will act as a data resource for arrhythmia research and clinical practice to help researchers identify specific needs, track patients, and measure outcomes.
October 21, 2016Why Fintech Entrepreneurs Should Make Friends with Regulations
Adam Nanjee, Head of Fintech at MaRS Discovery District, explains the key role of the regulatory environment at each stage of a fintech startup’s development.
October 20, 2016Watson Takes on Parkinson’s Disease
IBM Watson, long touted for its potential in healthcare, is being put to work finding a drug to treat Parkinson’s disease.
October 14, 2016iTech Vancouver’s Top 5 Takeaways for Cloud and Mobility
The transformational power of cloud computing will encompass AI, infrastructure, security, and large-scale business opportunities.
October 7, 2016