i-Open Technologies

03/30/2022

Innovation in agriculture is critical because it takes the way things have been done and moves it in a way to feed the world and help solve climate change.

We are proud to announce that i-Open Technologies is a recipient of the BC Agritech Grant, a program that helps fund and stimulate the development and testing of new technologies while increasing sustainable and regenerative food production in BC.

As an Abbotsford-based technology company, i-Open received $500,000 to develop Agrilyze, its data-driven analytics platform for precision agriculture, the first of its kind in BC and part of the world’s first interactive, operational planning software for autonomous agriculture.

Together we are solving problems that weren’t solvable because now innovative brains are looking at it differently!

Check out a video about the project here - https://bit.ly/3qNqAQm

03/23/2022

We are proud to spearhead an exciting project with University of the Fraser Valley, Archway Community Services, and Fraser Health Authority, developing a tool for understanding and potentially improving food security and justice in Abbotsford.

Using the Agrilyze platform, the Abbotsford Food Asset Map is a community tool that can be updated with new data to capture changes in food assets’ locations, availability, and accessibility.

By locating the areas where individuals and families could experience food insecurity, the tool can help inform an actionable strategy to establish new assets and services that communities need, thus putting community planning into context.

Through local drive and passion, we take the first steps toward ensuring that people have enough high-quality, safe food to feed their families.

To learn more, check out the full press release here – https://bit.ly/36lBxBu or learn more about the project here - https://bit.ly/3JzCNPW

02/22/2022

Vertical agriculture is the future. It allows for year-round supplies of nutritious food with lower environmental footprints than conventional agriculture.

It also contributes to urban agriculture systems and a local mentality which increases community resilience.

In a project collaboration between University of the Fraser Valley, QuantoTech Solutions Ltd. and i-Open Technologies, the team is using the Agrilyze map-based platform to examine ways of optimizing food security and the economic and environmental benefits of vertical farming.

Once data is uploaded to Agrilyze, it will be integrated with other data to map, analyze, and examine the community-level implications of developing local vertical agriculture capacity.

First stop - Northern Greens Canada (operated by QuantoTech Solutions Ltd.), is sending out heads of lettuce through DirectFood.store for Focus Group research. Goal? To better understand the role vertical agriculture can play in local and regional food systems.

The research project also experiments with growing conditions to create high-yield and nutritious foods at low economic and environmental costs - that also tastes amazingly fresh!

02/15/2022

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Standard Data Platform for Autonomous Agriculture! Together with Verge Agriculture, Terramera, Simon Fraser University, Digital Technology Supercluster and QuantoTech Solutions Ltd., we’re developing the world’s first interactive, operational planning agricultural software.

Learn more about the platform here: https://bit.ly/3uSNTLh

02/04/2022

Fantastic news! We've been featured in FVN - Fraser Valley News, Sports and Entertainment in an interview with Don Lehn.

CEO of DirectFood.store Colin Schmidt and Bill Tam, COO and co-founder of the Digital Technology Supercluster, engage in a great discussion around how our platform has enabled Fraser Valley producers to step up and feed their communities.

We are incredibly grateful for the Supercluster's co-investment as it has accelerated our development and time to market by 3x! We wouldn't have had success without their partnership, so thank you, DTS!

Our project is one great example of how we can build robustness and resilience in supply chains and help Canadian technology shine on the global stage!

Check out the article, interview, and our video here - https://bit.ly/3J4Ebt3

01/26/2022

Through the challenges of a global pandemic, our platform DirectFood.store has been able to achieve three main goals:

🌎 Strengthen the local food supply chain
🌎 Provide a digital infrastructure to help businesses survive during the pandemic
🌎 Support the growing 'shop local' movement

With the Digital Technology Supercluster co-investment, we have been able to serve our customers better and add functionality that benefits the planet—interested in learning more? Read the complete case study here - https://bit.ly/3KJjXH1

12/16/2021

DirectFood.store is pleased to announce that Natera Foods are now available to customers across the Lower Mainland.

With the continuing COVID outbreaks, DirectFood.store recognizes the need for a more resilient way to get food to market. With more demand for plant-based products, the Naturally Splendid brand NATERA Plant-Based Foods provides an excellent fit for a rapidly growing customer base.

Try their delicious products today - https://bit.ly/3scQHlg

Read the full accesswire.com article - https://bit.ly/3GTBERv

09/28/2021

The technology sector is booming, and i-Open Technologies is positioned to lead the way. Grateful to have had the chance to share our vision of CitizenAi with our MLAs Michele Babchuk Michele Babchuk North Island MLA, Ravi Kahlon Ravi Kahlon, Bruce Ralston Bruce Ralston, Brittny Anderson Brittny Anderson and Niki Sharma Niki Sharma at our office in Abbotsford, BC.

More exposure means better chances to combat serious challenges like food shortage and food security, traceability, and damage prevention. Together, we could be the change we want to see, and our tech community plays a significant role in that change!

05/18/2021

We're hiring a Data Analyst, PPC and SEO!

If you're interested or know someone that has the right skill set, check out our posting below -

https://bit.ly/3v2asu2

We are looking for a data analyst to perform daily campaign activities for PPC campaigns including bid management, budget allocation and SEO.

05/18/2021

We're hiring a Social Media and Content Specialist!

If you're interested or know someone that has the right skill set, check out our posting below -

https://bit.ly/3hAWpb3

We are looking for a tenacious and savvy social media expert to develop our social channels while delivering exceptional online content