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Kyndryl VP: Canadian firms face barriers to modernising for AI
Private Cloud

Kyndryl VP: Canadian firms face barriers to modernising for AI

Kyndryl's Umair Dinarwala says Canadian firms have the ambition to modernise, but budgets, resistance to change and capacity hold them back.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Yesterday
Virtual Hallway launches AI tool for Canadian clinicians
Artificial Intelligence

Virtual Hallway launches AI tool for Canadian clinicians

Free access to evidence-based answers could speed decisions for Canadian frontline clinicians as Virtual Hallway widens its specialist network with AI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Structural Battery Company joins UK-Canada incubator
Agricultural Technology

Structural Battery Company joins UK-Canada incubator

The start-up will gain Canadian customers and testing support as it seeks faster sales of its load-bearing battery technology in defence and aerospace.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Tagsight launches AI platform for engineering drawings
Digital Transformation

Tagsight launches AI platform for engineering drawings

Engineers could save hours of manual re-entry as the Calgary firm's software turns P&IDs and PDFs into traceable records now used in 30 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Devolutions launches venture arm for IT software investments
Privileged Access Management

Devolutions launches venture arm for IT software investments

The move gives Devolutions a formal way to back IT tools and managed service providers, with deals so far worth USD $500,000 to USD $3 million.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Generative AI lifts Canadian holiday email orders fourfold
Personalisation

Generative AI lifts Canadian holiday email orders fourfold

Canadian marketers saw generative AI emails deliver four times the order and conversion rates over the holiday peak, according to Mailchimp data.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week

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LG and Apple launch seven new smart home accessories
Encryption

LG and Apple launch seven new smart home accessories

Privacy-conscious homes get new choices as LG and Apple roll out seven connected devices, including cameras, a lock and a thermostat.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Apple launches HomeView smart home screen with Siri AI
Private Cloud

Apple launches HomeView smart home screen with Siri AI

The new device blends smart home controls, FaceTime and personalised apps, while its EU launch is blocked by Siri AI's regional limits.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
LGMG launches compact electric scissor lift in Canada
Data centers

LGMG launches compact electric scissor lift in Canada

Rental fleets in Canada gain a 10-metre indoor lift that fits through standard doorways and supports tighter warehouse and fit-out jobs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Apple's expanded Home spread: HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K
Smart Home

Apple's expanded Home spread: HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K

The new hardware lineup gives Apple a bigger play in the smart home, with Siri AI, surround sound and accessories.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Today
Forever New completes global eCommerce move to Shopify
Digital Transformation

Forever New completes global eCommerce move to Shopify

The nine-month overhaul should cut delays to digital updates and give the fashion retailer a single eCommerce system across four major markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
GIS Cloud doubles user growth as AI tools drive uptake
Construction

GIS Cloud doubles user growth as AI tools drive uptake

AI tools have helped the mapping platform top 220,000 users across 60 countries, with daily sign-ups now above 100.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
G+D & FraudAverse join forces against payment fraud
Fintech

G+D & FraudAverse join forces against payment fraud

Banks in the Americas are set to get faster fraud checks as the tie-up targets instant payment scams and card-not-present losses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
How Harvey AI's next generation deals with Canadian data
Software-as-a-Service

How Harvey AI's next generation deals with Canadian data

Canadian law firms can keep client files walled off, while choosing data storage and processing become key topic for AI in law.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
Most firms still cannot keep up with third-party risk
Risk & Compliance

Most firms still cannot keep up with third-party risk

With supplier numbers rising, most security teams still cannot assess third parties as often or as thoroughly as needed, Drata found.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

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Plaid launches AI credit & fraud models for lenders
Fintech

Plaid launches AI credit & fraud models for lenders

Lenders may now approve more borrowers and catch more fraud, as Plaid's new models use cash flow and transaction data instead of credit scores alone.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Manulife promotes Andy Bruce to Chief Information Officer
Manufacturing

Manulife promotes Andy Bruce to Chief Information Officer

The promotion underscores Manulife's push to simplify systems and expand AI across Asia as insurers race to modernise ageing technology.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week