Member Testimonials
It is impossible to overstate the importance of VIATeC to Vancouver Island's technology community. This unique and innovative organization plays many valuable roles. VIATeC has provided ParetoLogic with a tremendous amount of support, encouragement, education and mentoring. They have also done an amazing job promoting our region and enhancing economic development opportunities.
Elton Pereira, Co-founder, President and CEO, ParetoLogic Inc
VIATeC connects technology companies, people and resources in the community. We have had excellent results posting job openings with VIATeC, hires have included some of our most valuable and long term employees. As a member for over a decade, we continue to benefit from our affiliation. I would strongly encourage any technology company, large or small, to join VIATeC and leverage the great programs, workshops and networking events.
Troy Griffiths, Vigil Health
We joined VIATeC three years ago. It gave us a meeting place to network with other local and international companies. Through VIATeC we established contact with a multitude of government funding agencies and local educational institutes. Throughout the year VIATeC orgainzes many informative and useful functions designed to help its members become more successful. The VIATeC Mentoring Program within Greater Victoria's tech community is just one of many reasons to belong. The employees at VIATeC are knowledgeable, helpful, and positive.
It would be a mistake to be in the hi-tech industry in Victoria without belonging to VIATeC.
David Ovans, Chief Administrative Officer, Backstage Technologies Inc.
VIATeC has been an important partner of Vecima Networks since we joined in 2005, helping us connect to local people, knowledge and resources that are the foundation for growth in Greater Victoria’s technology sector. As a member of the VIATeC 25 and recipient of a VIATeC Technology Award, Vecima Networks is pleased to have a strong partner for advocacy of high technology in the region.
Alan Brick, Investor Relations Officer, Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX:VCM)
Joining VIATeC was a logical move to make when I launched my communications company. My clients are science and technology based, so being a member of VIATeC made good business sense. Membership provides the ideal opportunity to network and grow in the technology sector in Victoria.
Robyn Quinn, President, Big Bang Communications
The programs and events offered at VIATeC are an invaluable asset to my company. Being a member means constant access to great networking and fundraising opportunities. The staff at VIATeC always go the extra mile for you.
Todd Hooge, President, Metamend
VIATeC?! Never heard of it.
Steve Jobs, CEO, Apple
I have always said Victoria was lucky to have an organization like VIATeC. In my mind all technology companies benefit from VIATeC even if they aren’t members (and they should be!). The staff at VIATeC are tremendously committed to what they do, and VIATeC does an outstanding job of promoting the sector and supporting its member organizations.
Scott Petersen, VP/COO, OA Solutions
Calliope Learning has been an associate member of VIATeC since 2006. We’ve lost count of all the great events we’ve attended. Every event has provided Calliope with wonderful opportunities to meet and chat with potential clients. We especially love the annual awards ceremony and the less formal VIAFests. All the staff at VIATeC are incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and have provided invaluable support to us as we’ve worked with the local technology sector. We’re proud to be members of VIATeC and proud to support the local technology companies.
Tammy Dewar, Calliope Learning
VIATeC is a great resource to find out what’s going on in the Victoria tech community and what events are coming up and being made available to companies of all sizes. As a start-up company, the information sessions and networking opportunities made available through VIATeC have been invaluable to us, and are a true indication of their commitment in helping us and the local tech community grow and succeed in today’s evolving markets.
Bruce Kwan, Tecagora
I am so very proud to have created VIATeC. It was that experience that led me to inventing the Internet.
Al Gore
As a brand new entrepreneur, VIATeC has helped me grow my business network substantially and has lead me to coworkers, partners, and investors. I appreciate the peer round tables, networking events, and opportunities to present my business to other local entrepreneurs.
Rian Bowden, Daily Splice
Members of our firm have dealt with organizations similar to VIATeC in other cities across Canada, and we think VIATeC is exceptional in terms of its professionalism and energy, and in its clear focus on the factors critical to the growth of technology companies. Vancouver Island would not have the technology sector it now boasts, or the sense of community between local tech professionals and tech companies, without VIATeC.
Michael Cooper, Thompson Cooper LLP
VIATeC IS THE VOICE of the High Tech and Manufacturing sector on Vancouver Island. No other business organisation provides the same level of service, understanding and support for this sector as VIATeC does. 13,000 employees and 900 companies with $1.95 Billion in revenues is a message now heard and becoming more and more appreciated by local and Provincial Government as a result of VIATeC's work.
The individual benefits are also excellent, with the various meeting forums for CEOs, CFOs, Advanced Manufacturers, and the " Super Geek" forum!
VIATeC is the "go to" organisation for business information, contacts and networking for manufacturers. You guys are great and are always working to improve. Your fund raising leadership and work with local charities is also fantastic.
Robin Richardson, V.P. Operations, Scott Plastics Ltd.
Back in 2001 when PC Helpline was in its infancy, I was advised by many who were more familiar with running businesses on Vancouver Island than I was, that VIATeC was the best resource for getting all kinds of valuable support and for networking. I am very pleased that I heeded the advice as our membership with VIATeC enabled the company to receive practical and timely information as and when it was needed. I believe this is still the case today as it was then.”
Farsheed Azad, President & CEO
PC Helpline Computer Support Inc.
VIATeC? Yeah that was my idea.
Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft
VIATeC is the foundation of the high-tech community in Victoria. As a local company and community supporter, Schneider Electric appreciates the many forums and opportunities VIATeC has created for people to share their experiences and learn from their peers on such diverse topics as development, HR, manufacturing, trade and finance. VIATeC has also done an excellent job of ensuring the high-tech industry gets appropriate recognition as the largest revenue producing industry in the region.
Geoff Hyatt, Schneider Electric
VIATeC does a great job in bringing people and technology together with a variety of supportive career and development tools, collaborative events and mentoring experts. Technology is a healthy and strong industry on the island and VIATeC has much to do with its growing success. We are pleased to support VIATeC and the growth of the technology industry in Victoria, BC.
James Hamilton, President.; Advanced Solutions, An HP Company.
VIATeC is the most pro-active industry association we have had the pleasure of dealing with, and certainly the most fun. Their advocacy on behalf of their members is outstanding and they are a driving force behind what has become the most vibrant industry on Vancouver Island. The staff at VIATeC understand the strength of the technology sector is people and VIATeC creates opportunities for people to share knowledge and information. This has provided our firm with a forum to connect with new and existing clients at a level that strengthens our role as trusted advisiors.
David FitzPatrick
Chief Executive officer, Megson Fitzpatrick
