Canada stories - Page 7
Energy & chemicals sector ramps up autonomy by 2030
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Energy and chemicals groups target 80% autonomous operations by 2030 as AI-led automation accelerates amid costs, labour gaps and demand.
NCC Group warns Iran cyber threats spread worldwide
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network security
Iran-linked cyber attacks are spreading beyond the Middle East, with firms tied to Israel or the US warned they face heightened global risk.
US-led raid disrupts record DDoS botnets worldwide
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US, Canadian and German authorities have dismantled four record-breaking IoT DDoS botnets that hijacked over three million devices worldwide.
Xanadu Quantum to launch on TSX and NASDAQ this month
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quantum computing
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open source
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Crane Harbor backs Xanadu merger, paving way for Nasdaq, TSX debut and USD $302 million raise amid talks on CAD $390 million support.
InDebted launches Release for later-stage debt transfers
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martech
InDebted has launched Release, a late-stage debt transfer product for clients in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, as an alternative to sales.
US disrupts four IoT botnets in record DDoS attacks
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firewalls
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US authorities say they have crippled four vast IoT botnets behind record 30Tbps DDoS attacks, in a major cross-border operation.
Exclusive: Wagepoint targets Canada's small firms with AI payroll
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data analytics
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Wagepoint bets on Canada's lagging small-business payroll, expanding its AI-powered platform while doubling down on its home market.
Wilson Connectivity wins Canada certification for DAS
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healthtech
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mobile operators
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modernisation
Wilson Connectivity secures ISED approval for its Zinwave 8000 DAS and full BDA range, unlocking immediate indoor deployments in Canada.
HelpHive launches home support platform for seniors
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mental health
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work-life balance
HelpHive debuts a Vancouver platform linking seniors with vetted local helpers, easing pressure on families juggling unpaid care and work.
GeoComply wins FinTech Breakthrough security award again
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gaming
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biometrics
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GeoComply has been named FinTech Breakthrough's Financial Transaction Security Platform of the Year for the second year running.
ECI Software certified as great place to work in eight countries
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erp
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ECI Software wins 2026 Great Place to Work certification across eight countries, as 82% of staff rate it a great workplace.
Sharp Canada launches laser projectors for two markets
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edutech
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digital signage
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power / energy
Sharp Canada rolls out new XP laser projectors, targeting high-brightness large venues and low-maintenance classrooms and meeting rooms.
Canada backs genomics push with CAD $20M for 33 projects
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Canada commits CAD $20m to 33 genomics projects, targeting cancer care, climate-resilient crops and commercial innovation nationwide.
Ricoh & Brother expand A4 print range for hybrid work
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document management
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Ricoh Canada partners with Brother to expand A4 print options, targeting hybrid workplaces with a broader, centrally managed device fleet.
Canada faces rising cyber risks amid ageing networks
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firewalls
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data protection
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Canadian firms warn ageing networks, quantum threats and data rules are outpacing cyber defences, as most report major outages.
Report finds LLMs train on Canadian news, rarely attribute
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martech
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physical security
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genai
AI models rarely credits Canadian news sources, McGill audit warns, risking traffic and pay for regional and French-language outlets.
HPE unveils AI Grid to power distributed edge inference
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firewalls
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
HPE debuts AI Grid with Nvidia to link AI factories and edge sites, promising telcos unified, ultra-low-latency distributed inference.
Qualtrics launches synthetic panels & hub to speed research
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Qualtrics unveils AI-driven synthetic panels and Research Hub, promising research-grade insights in hours and cheaper than human panels.
SenSen expands AI parking enforcement across Ontario
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smart cities
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productivity
SenSen rolls out AI-powered parking enforcement across Ontario, as Toronto and nearby cities report big gains in safety and efficiency.
Canada's data centres on the grid and off-the-meter
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power / energy
Canada's booming data centre sector is straining power grids, driving off-grid generation and a shift to greener, lower-cost provinces.