DataCenterNews Canada - Specialist news for cloud & data center decision-makers
Canada

Government Investment Stories - Page 2

Canadian Stories

Government Investment stories

Global Stories

Government Investment stories

Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
Smart Cities

Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035

The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
UK tech firms eyeing growth in South Korean AI sectors
Robotics

UK tech firms eyeing growth in South Korean AI sectors

The UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme has successfully arranged over 40 meetings for six UK tech firms with leading South Korean businesses, promoting semiconductor and AI innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn
Unified Communications

Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn

The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Government Investment stories

UK's £2 billion AI plan spurs hope, but skills gap remains
Digital Transformation

UK's £2 billion AI plan spurs hope, but skills gap remains

The UK's GBP £2 billion AI plan ignites optimism for tech growth, but experts stress urgent need to close the widening AI skills gap across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia
Unified Communications

Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia

Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Australian retailers face rise in crime & cybersecurity woes
Cybersecurity

Australian retailers face rise in crime & cybersecurity woes

Retail crime is surging in Australia, with a 22% rise in return fraud. Experts urge government investment in technology to combat these threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Australian tax cuts endorsed to boost tech sector talent
Artificial Intelligence

Australian tax cuts endorsed to boost tech sector talent

The Australian Computer Society has backed the Federal Government's budget proposal, introducing tax cuts aimed at benefiting technology professionals across the country.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Singapore unveils AI-driven future in 2025 budget plan
Storage

Singapore unveils AI-driven future in 2025 budget plan

In a landmark 2025 budget, Singapore aims to enhance its AI-driven economy with major investments in workforce development and sustainable tech, say officials.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Morningstar & SuperAPI unite to enhance Aussie super use
Unified Communications

Morningstar & SuperAPI unite to enhance Aussie super use

Morningstar Australasia and SuperAPI have teamed up to improve how Australians manage their superannuation as they enter the workforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Consent Labs expands in Victoria amid growing demand for education
EduTech

Consent Labs expands in Victoria amid growing demand for education

Consent Labs expands operations in Victoria to meet demand for consent education, supported by a Federal Government investment of AUD $117.6 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
AWS & AEP partner to build world's largest epilepsy dataset
Encryption

AWS & AEP partner to build world's largest epilepsy dataset

Amazon Web Services partners with the Australian Epilepsy Project to create the world's largest connected epilepsy dataset, leveraging AI for enhanced patient care.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
BT wins £26m deal to deliver gigabit broadband to schools
EduTech

BT wins £26m deal to deliver gigabit broadband to schools

BT has secured a £26m deal to supply gigabit broadband to 650+ primary schools in hard-to-reach parts of England.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads
Health Technologies

Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads

The Tech Users Association launches registration for the Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024, aimed at addressing tech challenges in rural communities post-national election.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Australia's digital health sector yields record-breaking economic returns
Health Technologies

Australia's digital health sector yields record-breaking economic returns

Australia's digital health investment yields $19.70 in capital, 56 jobs and AUD 4.2m in gross economic value for every AUD $1m invested, according to a landmark report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
UK tech SMEs investing in young talent despite tough economy
Recruitment

UK tech SMEs investing in young talent despite tough economy

Despite financial challenges, 69% of UK tech SMEs invest in young talent via low-cost recruitment, showing optimism and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Atlantic.Net opens Singapore data centre amidst cloud investment surge
Hyperscale

Atlantic.Net opens Singapore data centre amidst cloud investment surge

Cloud hosting firm Atlantic.Net unveils new data centre in Singapore, backing government investment in cloud computing to catalyse the region's cloud revolution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
UK businesses call for increased government investment in AI sector
Data Protection

UK businesses call for increased government investment in AI sector

43% of UK businesses call for increased government investment in the artificial intelligence sector, reveals Zoho survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023