Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability
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QueerTech finds 2SLGBTQI+ tech workers face harassment at 2X rate
Queer workers in Canada's tech sector are facing harassment and discrimination at twice the rate of non-queer peers, a new study finds.
Global Payments to add Interac Konek to Canada network
Canadian merchants will gain a lower-cost bank-based checkout option as Global Payments broadens payments choice across thousands of sites nationwide.
SyncraSys raises seed cash for AI security platform
The Halifax startup will use the new capital to finish a proof of concept that aims to turn existing camera networks into AI security tools.
Canada funds 10,000 AI work placements through Mitacs
The programme aims to help smaller firms adopt AI while giving students and graduates paid experience as Ottawa builds its talent pipeline.
Pesa joins Payments Canada ahead of Real-Time Rail
Canada's payment overhaul could give remittance firms a route into domestic rails as Payments Canada opens membership to more providers.
Wise launches chequing account in Canada for travellers
Canadians juggling travel and overseas payments may get lower-fee, everyday banking-style services as Wise adds chequing and local transfers.
Real-time rail payments bring Canada into hold-free economy
Consumers and businesses will be able to move money in seconds outside banking hours when Payments Canada launches the RTR next quarter.
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Pick 'n' mix needed for Canada AI infrastructure: NRTH panel
Canada should focus on the AI infrastructure pieces that matter most, executives say, rather than insisting every link in the supply chain be domestic.
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Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Enterprises are now demanding proof of value and tighter controls as AI budgets face scrutiny over compute costs and deployment choices.
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Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.
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Elevate CEO: Canada at turning point ahead of festival
Toronto's AI talent pool is drawing more U.S. firms, but festival organisers say Canada must now keep its startups from leaving.
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Ascerta raises USD $18 million in Series A funding
The fresh cash will help the Bellevue-based software maker expand its platform as enterprises demand clearer proof that AI projects deliver business value.
Affirm launches instalment payments at Crate & Barrel
Canadian shoppers can now spread furniture and homeware costs over instalments as Crate & Barrel expands buy-now-pay-later checkout options.
Acceldata launches xFactory for governed private AI
Large enterprises can now build governed AI on fragmented data without moving it, as Acceldata targets regulated sectors with xFactory.
Mambu & Mastercard team up on cross-border payments
Banks could add faster, more transparent overseas transfers to digital apps without costly from-scratch integrations under the tie-up.
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Plumery launches rescue plan for digital banking exits
Banks facing expensive digital platform exits will get migration support from Plumery, which is waiving licence fees for up to 24 months.
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Komodor launches agentic operations platform for SRE
Rising production incidents and AI governance gaps are driving demand for Komodor's platform, which lets teams run and control agents at scale.
Yesterday
Gartner forecasts AI strain on services, costs & jobs
Autonomous agents, soaring AI bills and new governance demands could strain public services and reshape how firms manage costs, jobs and power use.
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CFOs urged to take disciplined approach to AI spend
Quick wins in report creation and automation are tempting, but Gartner says CFOs must weigh AI spend against longer-term gains and skills gaps.
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