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2006/07 annual review

ABOUT THE BC TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONThe BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) is a not-for-profit, industry-funded organization representing the broader technology community across the province. The BCTIA has more than 2,100 member companies that range from startups to market leaders.

As the voice of the technology industry, the BCTIA is committed to the ongoing growth, sustainability and prosperity of BC’s economy and the innovation that drives it. We deliver a broad array of programs and services that provide members with opportunities to connect, learn and grow their businesses in BC.

WHAT WE DOWe support our members and unify our partners to drive growth for the British Columbia economy with technology and innovation as a core contributor. We facilitate partnerships, policies and programs to develop a positive business environment where technology companies will grow and prosper.

The BC Technology Industry Association:

• Provides advocacy and exerts political influence on behalf of the industry

• Delivers industry-focused programs and events

• Creates public awareness through a broad range of communications

• Provides professional development and peer networking forums

• Offers cost-saving business services to reduce bottom-line expenses

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND THE PRESIDENT

The past year was marked by progress for our industry and our organization.

In 2006, British Columbia’s technology industry exceeded the national average in revenue growth and experienced a historical increase in high-tech employment. We achieved growth in both GDP and BC-origin high-tech exports. In fact, BC’s technology industry has surpassed pre-bubble numbers and is still growing.

We’ve bridged the digital divide, becoming one of the most connected provinces in Canada with 7 out of every 10 households and 8 out of every 10 businesses having a computer and Internet access.

The BC Technology Industry Association has continued our commitment to growth, innovation and leadership, making significant gains on behalf of our members. Our advocacy efforts resulted in the development of a Provincial Technology Strategy, the commitment of 2,500 new graduate spaces, and the extension of the Provincial Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credit Program to the year 2014.

The formalized partnership between the BCTIA and the British Columbia Regional Science and Technology Network extends our reach to more than 1,200 technology companies across the province.

It was a busy year for the Association, delivering an extensive lineup of more than 60 programs and events, including the Technology Impact Awards where we honoured BC’s technology leaders and raised $64K for the BC Technology Scholarship Fund. Our insurance program has helped member companies reduce employee health care and life insurance costs by more than 20%.

We have every reason to celebrate the successes of the past year; we’re growing, we’re succeeding and our future is bright.

Working together, we will continue to build our foundation for technology…

…an innovative culture where ideas beget more ideas

…where academia and business intersect

…where young people embrace technology as a career choice

…and where companies have the resources to build for the long term – growing and mentoring our next generation of leaders.

This report celebrates our accomplishments of the past year, a path that we have forged on behalf of our members. We look forward to working with you as we build on these successes and seize the boundless opportunities of the years ahead.

Rob Cruickshank President, BCTIA

Gurval Caer Chair, BCTIA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & BCTIA TEAM

David ClimieVP Marketing CommunicationsPMC-Sierra

Caroline JellinckPartnerRay & Berndtson/Tanton Mitchell

Barry JinksPresident, CEO & FounderColligo Networks, Inc.

Eric JordanIndependent Associate Director

Moe KermaniPresident & CEOBycast, Inc.

Richard MacKellarIndependent Associate Director

John MadiganCo-CEOTeligence Communications Inc.

Iain MantPartnerFasken Martineau

David McIntyreVice PresidentVentures West Management Inc.

Rod O’ReillyVice President & General ManagerMcKesson Medical Imaging Group

Dr. Donald B. RixChairman of the BoardCANTEST Ltd.

Kevin SalvadoriCIO & EVP, Business Transformation TELUS

Lui PetrolliniPartnerErnst & Young LLP

Jonathan WilkinsonPresident & CEOQuestAir Technologies Inc.

Greg WolfeEVP – OperationsBusiness Objects

Directors representing members of the BC Regional Science & Technology Network (BCRSTN)

Lori AckermanExecutive DirectorScience & Technology Association of the North (Sci-Tech North)

Will GowExecutive DirectorOkanagan Science & Technology Council (OSTEC)

Dan GunnExecutive DirectorVancouver Island Advanced Technology Centre (VIATeC)

Bill McQuarrieExecutive DirectorInterior Science Innovation Council (ISIC)

Keri RinehartExecutive DirectorKootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC)

Christine Slanz IgnasExecutive DirectorNorthwest Science and Innovation Society (NSIS)

Kevin SaldernExecutive DirectorKootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST)

Roy SpoonerExecutive DirectorInnovation Resource Centre (IRC)

Carolyn TattonExecutive DirectorMid-Island Science, Technology and Innovation Council (MISTIC)

BCTIA TEAM

Rob CruickshankPresident

Cindy PearsonVice-President

Karen BuchananMembership & Office Manager

Sean ElbePrograms & Events Coordinator

Pankaj AgarwalCEOMomentum Technologies, Inc.

Gary AlbachCEONorthwest Mettech Corp.

Art AylesworthPresident & CEOCarmanah Technologies Corporation

Michael BainTerritory ManagerIBM Canada Ltd.

Mark BetteridgeCEO & Executive DirectorDiscovery Parks Inc.

Donna BridgemanPartnerGrowthWorks Capital Ltd.

Shannon Byrne SuskoVice President, Gateway OperationsPayments Processing, Inc.

Gurval Caer (Chair BCTIA)CEO and PresidentBlast Radius Inc.

Michael CalyniukLead Partner, Technology Industry GroupPricewaterhouseCoopers

Alistair DuncanPresident, CEO and DirectorChromos Molecular Systems Inc.

Kelly EdmisonChairmanPender Financial Group Corp.

Paul GortonVP Systems SolutionsMacDonald, Dettwiler & Associates Inc.

Blake HannaPartnerAccenture Business Services for Utilities

Brent HollidayPartnerGreenstone Venture Partners

John CaputoPresidentMaximizer Software Inc.

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SPONSORS The generosity of the following organizations enables the ongoing delivery of member services and industry-building initiatives.

Funding PartnersBusiness Objects• Discovery Parks• E-Cubed Media Synthesis•

Sponsors & PartnersBCBusiness Magazine• BC Innovation Council• BCIT Technology Centre• Bell Canada• Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP• Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP• Business in Vancouver• CIBC World Markets• Clark Wilson LLP• Deloitte• Duocom• Ernst & Young LLP• Generation Printing• GO Recruitment• Holloway Schulz & Partners Inc.• IBM Canada Ltd• IDC Canada• INTEQNA• KPMG LLP• Marketwire• Marqui• Maximizer Software Inc.• McCarthy Tetrault• Media FX Group• Morneau Sobeco Benefits Consulting• Ray & Berndtson/Tanton Mitchell• RBC Royal Bank• SFU Management of Technology MBA• T-Net• Toronto Stock Exchange • & TSX Venture Exchange

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EdUCaTING & CONNECTING THROUGH INNOvaTIvE PROGRaMSOver the past year, the BCTIa has delivered more than 60 programs and events that have connected thousands of technology and business professionals.

TECHFORUM SPEakER SERIES The TechForum luncheon series had more than 1,200 attendees over the past year and continues to be the premier event for the industry, connecting industry leaders and providing education on issues of relevance and importance to BC’s technology industry.

IMPaCT SPEakER SERIESWinners and finalists of the 2006 Technology Impact Awards shared their success stories with more than 700 attendees over the past year, and some even found advisors and investors in the process!

PEER GROUPSInformal and informative C-Suite, CTO and Go-2-Market Peer Groups met monthly to discuss issues important to their job responsibilities, share expertise and knowledge, and offer advice and leadership.

“dOING BUSINESS WITH…” BUSINESS CONNECTION PROGRaMThis program has helped BC companies to connect with large technology companies, and to learn the complex ins and outs of partnership opportunities being sought, as well as the best avenues by which to establish these new alliances. Featured companies have included Atos Origin, Intel Corporation and the Government of BC.

2010 OPPORTUNITIES WORkSHOPAt this informative workshop entrepreneurs learned how to enhance their capacity to identify and effectively select, interpret and respond to government and 2010 Winter Games business opportunities. Participants received suggestions and advice on how to be successful in the competitive bidding process for Games-related business, as well as how to become suppliers of goods and services to public agencies.

MICa LEadERSHIP PROGRaMRetaining and developing leadership talent is a strategic imperative for BC’s technology companies. The BCTIA, in partnership with HR Tech Group and MICA, delivers a high-impact leadership development program designed to meet the needs of individuals and their organizations.

HUMaN CaPITaL SYMPOSIUMA full-day symposium attended by more than 200 HR professionals from BC technology companies, this program was designed for technology companies of all sizes and sectors. The Human Capital Symposium featured 10 concurrent tracks and more than 15 respected speakers from leading technology companies.

PaRTNERSHIP & aLLIaNCES WORkSHOPThis half-day workshop provides participants with the tools needed to add structure to their partnering activities, measure the effectiveness of their relationships, and reduce the time to success and profitability of their partnerships, both collectively and individually.

BENCHMaRk FOR SUCCESS PROGRaMThis workshop provides technology entrepreneurs with best-practices information and the customized mentoring and process-management tools needed to make their companies successful. This three-month program delivers practical examples and one-on-one coaching to guide the development of an effective organizational structure, increase operational effectiveness, and improve competitiveness and profitability.

a STRONG vOICE ON MaNY FRONTSdELIvERING ON THE PROvINCIaL TECHNOLOGY STRaTEGYWith the strategy completed earlier this year, the BCTIA is now focused on the execution of the activities and initiatives required to achieve our goal: to double the technology industry’s headcount and revenue over the next five years, further diversifying BC’s economy.

INTELLIGENT CaPITaLThe BCTIA continues to push for the establishment of a $150M strategic investment fund by the BC government that would be matched 2 to 1 by industry. Such a fund would significantly increase the amount of available venture capital in BC; help companies grow, attract and nurture talent; and have a potent impact on the expansion of our economy.

TECHTaLENTBCThe annual BCTIA TechTalentBC labour study identifies human resources needs and the actions required to address them. The BCTIA continues to work with industry and government to develop programs designed to attract and retain the talented individuals needed to fuel the vigorous growth of the technology sector. Go to www.bctia.org/knowledge to download a copy of TechTalentBC 2006.

TaxaTIONBC must continue its quest to be the lowest-tax jurisdiction in Canada, with progressive tax policies that encourage the development and retention of innovative technologies, as well as attracting the investment, partnerships and talent required to support our growing industry and economy.

RaISING THE INdUSTRY PROFILEOngoing promotion outside the province and country is of the utmost importance to an industry that is global by nature. The BCTIA works closely with the Provincial and Federal Governments to develop and deliver international marketing campaigns designed to promote the various sectors and strengths of the industry. The BCTIA launched the BC Security Technology Snapshot, highlighting and promoting more than 100 companies developing technologies to meet our varied security needs of today. Go to www.bctia.org/knowledge to download a copy of The BC Security Technology Snapshot.

TRaINING FOR THE FUTUREThe Technology Scholarship Fund continues to gain momentum with more than $200K raised to date through industry donations. This BCTIA initiative is designed to support BC secondary and post-secondary students pursuing careers in technology-related fields. A total of seven grants have been awarded to date. To learn more go to www.bctia.org/programs.

MISSION Through the delivery of programs, services and communications, and through ongoing advocacy and lobbying efforts, we strive to create an environment that attracts talent and investment and fosters the continued growth of BC’s technology industry.

vISION By 2015, British Columbia will lead Canada in technology industry employment and revenues on a per-capita basis.