The Three Things Holding back BC’s Tech Industry

The British Columbia Technology Report Card 2014 Edition highlights three big challenges for the province’s promising high-tech industry.  1) Putting money in the right places. 2) A lack of large companies and talent. 3) Encouraging more VC funding. The BC tech industry has huge potential.

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US, China Tariff Deal Could Add Thousands Of New Tech-Industry Jobs

Global technology companies are expected to experience a massive revenue windfall over the next decade thanks to a pact between the United States and China that updates and expands a key multilateral trade agreement.  The deal, years in the making, is expected not only to add $199 billion to the global GDP but also create tens of thousands of American jobs while boosting innovation.

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Why Spotify Works for Up-and-Coming Music Artists

Spotify is pretty much the only music service that applies the social aspect of music to the listening process.  Artists and listeners can create and share playlists with followers, connect with Twitter and Facebook, and discover new music organically.  Although there are many artists who do not appreciate the streaming service, for example, Taylor Swift has basically made it impossible to stream any of her music for free.  But check out this story on an up and coming pop artist, and see how she makes Spotify work for her. 

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