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PwC, Equinix and Xero weigh in on Liberal's Budget 2025
Digital Transformation

PwC, Equinix and Xero weigh in on Liberal's Budget 2025

Canada's federal budget backs AI infrastructure, data sovereignty, and consumer-driven banking, aiming to boost small businesses and drive economic growth.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Budget focuses on digital innovation & boosts food supply chain
Physical Security

Budget focuses on digital innovation & boosts food supply chain

Canada's 2025 Federal Budget prioritises digital innovation and food supply chain reform to boost productivity and combat rising consumer costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Interac launches online debit payments with KONEK gateway
Digital Transformation

Interac launches online debit payments with KONEK gateway

Staples Canada is the first national retailer to offer Interac KONEK, a secure Canadian eCommerce payment option supported by Moneris and major banks.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Leaders urge budget to back workforce roles & cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

Leaders urge budget to back workforce roles & cybersecurity

Canadian business leaders call on the federal budget to adopt responsible AI adoption and strengthen cybersecurity for global competitiveness.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth
Hyperscale

Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth

Canada's federal budget pledges CAD $2.4 billion to AI and tech, aiming to boost innovation and global competitiveness in a rapidly evolving sector.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms
Digital Transformation

Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms

Canadian tech and finance leaders call for open banking reforms and streamlined regulations to boost innovation ahead of the federal budget announcement.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Leaders call for federal budget to prioritise SMBs, inclusive AI
Digital Transformation

Leaders call for federal budget to prioritise SMBs, inclusive AI

Canada's federal budget aims to boost digital growth with AI investment, support for small businesses, and initiatives empowering women in the tech workforce.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
AI transformation begins with connectivity
Unified Communications

AI transformation begins with connectivity

Canadian firms say secure, high-speed 5G connectivity is vital to unlocking AI's full potential and boosting business efficiency and innovation.

By Jason Falovo • 5 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2025
EY answers demand for agentic AI with Canadian-built platform
Partner Programmes

EY answers demand for agentic AI with Canadian-built platform

EY's Canadian branch is spearheading the release of a client agent marketplace, aiming to enhance collaboration and service delivery.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Canada announces CAD $11 million in carbon tech funding
Power / Energy

Canada announces CAD $11 million in carbon tech funding

Canada commits CAD $11M to boost carbon storage and AI-driven energy innovations in Quebec and Newfoundland, aiming to meet climate goals.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Canadians trust AI search tools less than lawmakers, survey finds
Artificial Intelligence

Canadians trust AI search tools less than lawmakers, survey finds

A dNOVO survey reveals Canadians trust AI search tools least of all sectors, with a score of 1.91, even below lawmakers at 2.08.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
TELUS & WestJet launch sweepstakes to support youth bursaries
TELUS

TELUS & WestJet launch sweepstakes to support youth bursaries

TELUS and WestJet launch sweepstakes to fund bursaries supporting post-secondary education for underserved Canadian youth and offer a Costa Rica trip prize.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

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Exclusive: Granicus' Alex Gelbak on 'making the invisible visible'
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Granicus' Alex Gelbak on 'making the invisible visible'

Granicus deploys AI-powered digital front doors, transforming citizen engagement by streamlining government access for 5,000 agencies globally amid rising demand.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms
Software-as-a-Service

Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms

Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags
Data Analytics

AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags

AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Affiliate marketing budgets surge as brands seek cost efficiency
Artificial Intelligence

Affiliate marketing budgets surge as brands seek cost efficiency

Brands worldwide are boosting affiliate marketing budgets, citing its cost efficiency and stronger ROAS amid rising paid media costs, per new global research.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
OpenTable rolls out upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme worldwide
Customer Experience

OpenTable rolls out upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme worldwide

OpenTable has globally launched its upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme, rewarding diners with points and perks to boost repeat restaurant bookings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

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