The information technology sector is extremely broad and covers companies involved in sectors such as systems, software, security & imaging devices, and communications & wireless. B.C. is particularly strong in the areas of IT services, IT manufacturing, and telecommunications services. There are over 8,000 IT companies generating revenues of approximately $9 billion and employing over 80,000 people.
Within B.C. there are more than 20 multinational corporations, many of which were established through the acquisition of small entrepreneurial companies. As confirmation of B.C.’s strong R&D expertise many of the multinationals have chosen to keep their operations in B.C. so as to retain the innovative talent that leads and supports B.C.’s technology sectors.
The province's leading universities have a reputation for developing a wide range of engineering and scientific talent, from electrical and mechanical engineering to computer science, advanced materials, photonics and life sciences. The diversity of the talent pool in such a small geographic area enables cross-disciplinary innovation and enables researchers and companies to create a range of technologies that service almost every sector of the economy.
Source: BCTIA