The Ultimate Guide to Generative AI

2026 · Canadian Edition

Also known as GenAI.

Generative AI is reshaping the digital landscape by powering advances across industries with its ability to create content, assist decision-making, and automate processes. From enhancing customer experience platforms and streamlining business workflows to transforming healthcare and cybersecurity, generative artificial intelligence is driving innovation and operational efficiency at an unprecedented scale.

Businesses and organisations are increasingly adopting generative AI technologies to harness its potential benefits, while also grappling with challenges such as data privacy, security risks, ethical considerations, and the need for robust governance. As generative AI solutions become core components of enterprise strategies, understanding their capabilities and implications is vital for staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

Our stories explore practical deployments, emerging trends, and expert insights on generative AI’s impact across sectors, helping readers navigate its opportunities and challenges. Whether you are interested in the latest AI-driven product innovations, policy developments, or strategies for successful AI integration, this collection offers comprehensive information to keep you informed about the pivotal role of generative AI in transforming businesses and society.

Canadian Generative AI news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · GenAI · Firewalls
Today
Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support
Gartner · GenAI · Digital Transformation
Yesterday
SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work
Gartner · GenAI · MarTech
Last week
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · GenAI · Virtualisation
Last week
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Gartner · GenAI · UC
Last week
Expert columns
Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink
By Jamie Ng of Ashurst
Last week
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
By Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
This month
World Backup Day 2026: In the age of AI, what are you really backing up?
By Robert Falzon of Check Point Software Canada
This month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
By Alexey Navolokin of AMD
Last month
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
The pros and cons of AI in content generation: all you need to know
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
Trust as a measurable asset for CMOs in the age of AI
By Geoff Main of Passionberry Marketing
Last month
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
By Slavena Hristova of ABBYY
Last month
Five red flags that suggest your AI content is actually hurting your rankings
By Gareth Hoyle of Marketing Signals
Last month
Why women can be leaders when it comes to AI
By Heather Barnhart of SANS Institute
Last month
It's not a gender gap, it's a confidence gap: Rethinking women's participation in the AI era
By Quinny Lei of StarHub
Last month
Agentic AI and the question of equitable intelligence
By Marlene Wolfgruber of ABBYY
Last month
Women own the most underrated skill in tech: Translation
By Lauren Malhoit of IP Fabric
Last month
Safe AI needs all voices: Celebrating the women who help drive CSA's AI safety initiative
By Illena Armstrong of Cloud Security Alliance
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Discussing Data Warehousing
Yesterday
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Discussing Cloud Services
Yesterday
AI hallucinations "symptom not disease" in Canada's courts
Discussing Copyright
Yesterday
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Recent news
Vodafone & Google Cloud launch AI & security tools
About Cloud Services
Today
Valeo expands Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
About Data Protection
Today
CrowdStrike launches AI security coalition with partners
About Managed Security Services Provider
Today
Explainer: How Adobe is building agentic marketing
About Marketing
Today
EcoVadis deepens Google Cloud AI partnership for growth
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
ConstructConnect launches AI takeoff boost for estimators
About Storage
Today
Alteryx launches AI Insights Agent on Google Cloud
About Data Analytics
Yesterday
Cognizant launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Foxit launches PDF editor app inside ChatGPT for users
About Storage
Yesterday
Lineaje survey finds AI code confidence outpaces visibility
About Software engineering
Yesterday
SAP & Google Cloud launch multi-agent marketing AI
About Marketing
Yesterday
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Avid & Google Cloud bring AI to media editing tools
About Digital Transformation
Yesterday
CodeRabbit launches Slack agent for engineering teams
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
About Storage
Yesterday
Job moves
Applause appoints Aatish Salvi as Chief Technology Officer
Move at Applause
Last week
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Move at VMware
Last week
Access Hospitality names Aravinda Gollapudi as CTO
Move at Intuit
Last month
Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen to step down amid AI shift
Move at Adobe
Last month
Quiq hires Jen Grant as CMO to drive scaled AI agents
Move at Google
Last month
SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief
Move at HP
Last month
Taboola names Krishan Bhatia first chief business officer
Move at Amazon
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
KnowBe4 appoints Kelly Morgan as Chief Customer Officer
Move at DocuSign
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Celonis names Ewan Henderson North America GM for AI push
Move at Oracle
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Qualtrics names Jason Maynard CEO to drive AI growth
Move at Oracle
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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