Canada stories - Page 21

Canadian firms lead globally in sustainability goals, yet many struggle with IT integration and see limited financial returns from green investments.

Banks and credit unions are shifting from transaction rewards to building trust and personalised relationships, using AI to anticipate customer needs and enhance loyalty.

Zoho One launches enhanced UI, AI assistant Zia, and stronger integrations to simplify operations for small and medium-sized businesses.

An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.

El Capitan remains the world's fastest supercomputer, marking HPE's eighth consecutive top spot on the TOP500 list in high-performance computing.

Companies forecast major cost reductions and higher satisfaction scores as AI automates routine cases and redefines service workflows.

AutoTrader's Storefront celebrates one year, transforming online car buying in Canada with immersive 3D and AR tools driving strong user engagement and sales.

Irish exports to Canada hit a record EUR €585 million (CAD $954 million) in 2024, soaring 32% since 2021 as technology and services firms boost trade ties.

EY Canada has been named Microsoft's 2025 Partner of the Year for driving digital innovation and AI adoption across Canadian industries.

TELUS launches Quantum-Safe VPN with encryption designed to protect Canadian businesses from current and future quantum computing cyber threats.

Formic AI launches an enterprise platform offering verifiable search results with direct citations and data sovereignty across regulated sectors.

Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.

BDO Digital is a finalist for the 2025 Microsoft Americas Partner of the Year - Systems Integrator Canada Award, recognised for its innovative AI solutions.

Canadian SMBs lose over a workday weekly using nine tools, missing CAD $178,000 in growth yearly; AI adoption boosted savings and strategic focus.

CISOs in the US and Canada saw average pay rises of 6.7% in 2025, outpacing security budgets which grew just 4%, amid a surge in market activity.

The data centre UPS market is set to grow to USD $12.47 billion by 2030, driven by rising AI workloads and demand for energy-efficient, reliable power systems.

The collaboration is set to offer Canadian customers easier international money transfers in over 10 currencies via their existing accounts.

IBM and Polytechnique Montréal partner to develop AI and quantum tech tools for sustainable management in Canada's CAD $33.4 billion forestry sector.

Eighty-five per cent of Canadian businesses are fast-tracking AI-powered PC upgrades to boost productivity and address workforce skill gaps amid digital change.

Prezzee appoints Edwin Ter Wijlen as Chief AI Officer to drive smart, responsible AI innovation and global growth across its digital gifting operations.