The following teams have committed to participating in the 2008 Canary Derby.
If you would like to join a team or donate to a team or an individual on a team, click on the team page link located near the company logo. Each company listing includes a team page link which will take you to the company's team page where you have many options to support the team of your choice. You can also see a full listing of teams, and their current donation levels on the BC Cancer Foundation website.
Click here if you would you like to join an existing team.
**Company names will be added to the list in the order of registration date.
Teams registered for Canary Derby 2008
Webnames.ca is Canada's original domain registrar and a one-stop convenience for web hosting, email, SSL certificates and a full range of Internet services.
Canadian owned and operated since 2000, Webnames.ca began as a spin-off from the Internet pioneers who founded the .CA domain in 1987. With hundreds of thousands of domain names under management Webnames.ca clients include many of Canada's Fortune 500, top trademark agents, government and more.
Realizing that excellence is not measured by business success alone, Webnames.ca strives to make a positive impact in the community by supporting local organizations and charitable initiatives. The management team mentor, sponsor and participate on the boards of numerous non-profit technology, small business and entrepreneurial organizations. The Webnames.ca team is proud to support and participate in such an amazing cause as the Canary Derby.
Polycom, Inc. is the worldwide leader in unified collaborative communications (UCC) that maximize the efficiency and productivity of people and organizations. Our Burnaby R&D office is an integral part of our Voice Division and focuses primarily on developing VoIP desktop and conference phone products. We're very proud to be part of Vancouver's tech community supporting such a great cause!
SalesXperts are Technology sales experts working with complex software, hardware and professional services clientele to increase their top line revenues, and bottom line profits.
We have been involved in many non-profit activities in Vancouver over the last ten years, and are extremely proud and excited to be involved in the Vancouver Canary Derby supporting such a worthwhile cause.
See you at the Finish Line!
Delta-Q Technologies, founded in 1999 and based in Burnaby BC, is a provider of advanced power conversion and power management products to the Electric Drive vehicle industry. Delta-Q's products significantly improve the performance of today's electric drive vehicles used in transport, recreational, industrial and materials handling applications. As well, rapid growth in vehicle adoption in developing countries has forced automotive OEMs to seek 'cleaner and greener' transportation solutions to address pollution concerns in massive, highly populated urban centers. Delta-Q is working with vehicle OEMs around the world to address these issues, and is involved in both pure battery and hybrid vehicle power systems. Delta-Q's product suite improves overall vehicle performance at a lower system and lifetime operating cost and these products are being used by leading OEMs in the Electric Drive vehicle industry (golf car manufacturers, work vehicles, material handling, and recreational electric vehicles). Delta-Q adheres to a lean philosophy and is managed by an experienced team committed to the most current and effective business and product development practices. With our OEM customers, we have demonstrated our willingness, need, and passion to involve the customer in product development at its very inception. The result of this customer collaboration is product designed to meet real-world customer needs and an improved ability for us to anticipate future market needs. By focusing on our core competencies and employing best of class subcontractors for other areas, Delta-Q provides the best overall product and service. The corporate culture is dynamic, fast-paced and high energy and the ability for employees to share duties and wear multiple hats at times is an expectation. For more information about Delta-Q Technologies, please visit us at www.delta-q.com.
FCV is a Vancouver-based interactive agency with a track record of success designing and delivering creative technology solutions for our clients. We address complex business issues with web-based technologies specializing in creative marketing solutions, social networking and online community tools, web application development, business strategy and customer insight. We apply our creative thinking to improve customer experiences through rigorous usability and testing methods ensuring that the ideal solution is achieved from the customer's point of view. We recruit and retain outstanding technical and creative talent, and we are committed to web standards, usability and collaboration. FCV is proud to support the BC Cancer Foundation.
Sophos is a private company that enables enterprises worldwide to secure and control their IT infrastructure. Our network access control, endpoint, web and email solutions simplify security to provide integrated defenses against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, policy abuse, data leakage and compliance drift. Our reliably engineered, easy-to-operate hardware and software protect over 35 million users in more than 150 countries in security solutions and services. Recognized for our high level of customer satisfaction, we have an enviable history of industry awards, reviews and certifications. In fiscal 2008, Sophos generated over $200 million in sales representing a 28% growth from the previous year and growing cash to over $140 million. Sophos is headquartered in Boston, MA and Oxford, UK.
The Leading Edge Tech Centre is proud to be participating in the 2008 Canary Derby to help raise funds to support early cancer detection and research at the BC Cancer Agency.
Participating organizations are:
- BC Innovation Council
- BC Technology Industry Association
- Nanotech BC
- NRC-IRAP
Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks.
Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, companies, and countries to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen competitive advantage. The Cisco name has become synonymous with the Internet, as well as with the productivity improvements that Internet business solutions provide. At Cisco, our vision is to change the way people work, live, play and learn.
Cisco is proud to be participating in the 2008 Canary Derby to help raise funds to support early cancer detection and research at the BC Cancer Agency.
Aquatic Informatics is a software solutions firm specializing in the rapidly-growing water and climate information industry. We are the developers of AQUARIUS - a leading edge productivity platform designed to simplify the management and analysis of water quality, hydrology, and climate time-series data.
We are proud to be participating in the 2008 Canary Derby to help raise funds to support early cancer detection and research at the BC Cancer Agency.
ACETECH delivers what is for many, a profound experience. Dedicated exclusively to CEOs in technology and life sciences companies, everything about ACETECH is geared to the unique environment of the chief executive role. If you are committed to improving your performance as an executive and a leader, your participation in ACETECH will be rewarded with the highest level of learning and growth. Through Annual Symposia, CEO Roundtables, Growth Strategy Program and our CEO Speaker Series, ACETECH is an on-going opportunity to connect with the best and the brightest stars in the technology field.
Although ACETECH does not sell "membership" in the traditional sense, there are eligibility requirements that every participant must meet, and there are fees associated with some of the programs.
As a non-profit organization, ACETECH is driven by the personal commitment and passion of successful CEOs who want to give back to their peers. ACETECH is by CEOs for CEOs.
Schneider Electric's Victoria, BC facility is a center of excellence for power monitoring and control (PMC) products and services. Schneider Electric is the world's power and automation leader, with revenues over €11 billion and over 105,000 people in 190 countries. The PMC business designs and manufactures intelligent energy meters and web-enabled software that help utilities and large energy consumers (e.g.: UBC, the US Dept. of Energy and Oracle Corp.) to increase energy ; efficiency, manage energy-related costs and improve power reliability. The new PMC business within Schneider Electric includes over 1000 staff spanning locations including LaVergne, Tennessee and Grenoble, France. This offers employees an exciting range of career growth and mobility opportunities!
For detailed information about Schneider Electric's Victoria facility please visit: http://www.powerjobs.ca
Based in Vancouver, The Level is a proven provider of world class Enterprise Web Content Management software for medium to large enterprises. The Level Enterprise Web CMS is easy to use, giving non-technical staff the ability to efficiently create, publish and share content across an organization's web applications. The Level powers content-centric websites, dashboard intranets and secure extranet applications, and includes advanced personalization and localization capabilities for tailoring content to audiences in one or many languages. Some of the most prominent web properties in the world rely on The Level, yet it is light & flexible enough for medium-sized businesses. Clients include Google, Bell Canada, Rogers Retail, Coast Hotels and Grant Thornton.
Alea Software is a development company that provides leading edge consumer games, a revolutionary gaming platform and advanced ecommerce system. Our employees participate in a variety of community and charitable activities, and we are proud to add the 2008 Canary Derby to our event list. Please help us raise funds to support early cancer detection and research at the BC Cancer Agency. We're looking forward to streaking down the hill, hopefully right-side-up.
Headquartered in Victoria, Carmanah Technologies Corporation specializes in the design and manufacture of energy-efficient lighting and illumination products. We focus on three technology groups: solar-powered LED lighting, solar power systems (off grid and grid tie), and LED illuminated signage. Our vision is to create positive change in the world through innovative sustainable technologies, practical solutions, social responsibility and bold leadership. CHANGE THE WORLD WITH US™
Vifor Pharma - Aspreva is driven by a desire to enrich the lives of millions of patients worldwide who are affected by less common diseases. We believe we can make a valuable contribution to the management of these diseases by delivering effective, evidence-based treatments.
Elastic Path provides e-commerce software used by some of the world's largest brands including Time, Avis, Nike, Xerox, Aeroplan, and Telus. Elastic Path's Retail group also operates the official online store for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Elastic Path is headquartered in Vancouver and is one of the fastest growing companies in Canada, with over 120 staff in 2 countries.
We are very committed to community at Elastic Path, and make consistent efforts to support various local fundraisers and organizations such as the 24 Hour Relay, the Vancouver Food Bank, Canadian Blood Services and the Canadian Cancer Society. We are very proud to show our support by participating in the Canary Derby.
Big Green is a digital creative agency providing innovative, memorable experiences for brands. Our specialties including interactive installations, advanced web design, 3D renderings, HD video, and questionable costume design for charity soap box races. With the support of our family, friends, clients, and gravity, we hope to raise money and awareness for early cancer detection.
Contact: Rebecca Kerbel on 604-675-8243 or email: rkerbel@bccancer.bc.ca















