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ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI
Last week
ServiceNow to pour CAD $110 million into Canadian AI, building local infrastructure, a Centre of Excellence and 100 skilled jobs.
Nokia & ALE expand fibre campus networks partnership
Last week
Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise extend fibre campus deal with new networks at Ikos Resorts, Pantai Jerudong Hospital and Wembley Park.
Zepz to launch stablecoin Visa cards with Stripe’s Bridge globally
This month
Zepz will launch stablecoin-linked Visa cards with Stripe’s Bridge, enabling global daily spending of digital dollars from early 2026 in markets including Australia and the US.
Vistar Media launches free global DOOH creative certification
This month
Vistar Media has launched a free global certification to boost marketers' skills in strategic creative for digital out-of-home advertising campaigns.
Google reveals Canada’s hottest 2025 searches from sport to politics
This month
Google's 2025 Canadian search trends highlight the Blue Jays' World Series run, major political shifts, and cultural moments shaping the nation's year.
Canadians embrace AI to plan smarter travel & stretch budgets
This month
Nearly half of Canadian travellers now use AI tools to plan trips, helping them avoid the US and stretch budgets amid rising costs and global uncertainties.
Canadian firms embrace AI & efficiency to counter tariff pressures
This month
Canadian firms are embracing AI and operational efficiency to offset tariff pressures, boosting optimism for growth and hiring in 2026 despite economic uncertainty.
Canadian SMEs face hurdles in green finance & reporting drive
This month
Canadian SMEs prioritise sustainability but face challenges in accessing green finance and formal reporting, with only 5% securing funding despite high ambition.
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion AWS sales, wins top awards
This month
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales and wins top AWS global and regional security partner awards in 2025.
K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends among Canadians in 2025
This month
K-pop tracks and gaming content dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, highlighting the country’s diverse music and creator communities.
Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home
This month
Canadian merger and acquisition activity is set to surge in 2026 as domestic startups gain favour, driven by local firms seeking labour-saving tech solutions.
K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends for Canadians in 2025
This month
K-pop and gaming dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, with hit songs and creators shaping a diverse digital cultural landscape.
Meet the B.C. startup using AI to preserve fading languages
This month
Language Foundry combines artificial intelligence and local knowledge to help learners revive and sustain shrinking Indigenous languages.
Chris Hadfield on fusion, AI, human ingenuity for the future
Last month
The Canadian retired astronaut and former ISS commander shared his experiences and how to apply them to sustainable tech at Info-Tech LIVE in Montreal.
LabelBlind secures USD $500,000 to boost global food labelling
Last month
LabelBlind raises USD $500,000 seed funding to expand its AI-driven food labelling platform across 30+ global markets, speeding compliance and exports.
Canadian firms shift focus from hours to AI for productivity gains
Last month
Canadian firms increasingly shift from tracking hours to adopting AI tools, aiming to boost productivity, employee satisfaction, and hybrid work success.
Furble launches nationwide online platform for pet care
Last month
Furble launches a Canadian online platform connecting pet owners to licensed pharmacies for prescriptions and pet care products delivered at home.
Accenture: Sovereign AI interest surges within Canada
Last month
Canadian firms eye sovereign AI to boost data control, innovation, and national security, with 87% seeing significant value in these homegrown systems.
Canada's AI regulation that died: The story of AIDA
Last month
Canada's Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, part of Bill C-27, died in 2025, leaving the country without dedicated AI regulation despite billions invested.
AI halves banks’ cloud migration downtime & cuts losses
Last month
AI-led cloud migration cuts banking downtime by 45%, boosts transaction reliability and halves migration timelines, easing regulatory concerns.