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Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth
Social enterprise

Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth

Toronto startup Shuriii has been chosen for the Siakam EdTech Engine programme, aiming to revolutionise K-12 education with dynamic data-driven insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution
Digital Transformation

Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution

Singapore-based Pepper Cloud has won the Google AI Trailblazers Transformation Award 2024 for its innovative WhatsApp Sales CRM, as it expands into global markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Geotab report highlights rise in sustainable practices
Cartech

Geotab report highlights rise in sustainable practices

Geotab's latest Sustainability and Impact Report reveals a 39% rise in sustainable solution adoption, showcasing economic benefits alongside environmental goals.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
ECI Software lauded as a Great Place to Work in 2025
Human Capital Management

ECI Software lauded as a Great Place to Work in 2025

ECI Software Solutions has been recognised as a Certified Great Place to Work for 2025 across seven countries, celebrating its seventh consecutive year in the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack
Unified Communications

Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack

Nadene Serman, Global CTO of Infotrack, champions innovation and inclusion in tech, driving customer-first solutions across multiple nations.

By Melania Watson • 7 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Manulife engages 75% workforce with GenAI tools globally
Digital Transformation

Manulife engages 75% workforce with GenAI tools globally

Manulife reports that over 75% of its global workforce is now utilising its GenAI tools, including the newly launched ChatMFC, enhancing efficiency and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
US tariffs compel firms to shift tariff burden to buyers
Supply Chain

US tariffs compel firms to shift tariff burden to buyers

New US tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada are driving CFOs to adjust strategies, with 59% expecting to pass costs largely to consumers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Heidi raises USD $16.6m to ease clinician workloads
Artificial Intelligence

Heidi raises USD $16.6m to ease clinician workloads

Melbourne-based healthcare AI firm Heidi has raised USD $16.6 million to enhance its services, aiming to reduce clinicians' administrative burden and improve patient care.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
D2L awarded top honours by G2 & Tech & Learning
EduTech

D2L awarded top honours by G2 & Tech & Learning

D2L has been honoured with top accolades from G2 and Tech & Learning for its innovative educational technology, including the award-winning AI tool, D2L Lumi.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership

New Zealand and Canada have launched a partnership to boost the commercialisation of Kiwi food innovations, addressing global market demands effectively.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Tech executives prioritise AI, face privacy & eco concerns
Artificial Intelligence

Tech executives prioritise AI, face privacy & eco concerns

The VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows 85% of tech firms prioritising AI investment, with US executives most optimistic about national competitiveness.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

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Canada stories

Canadian AI startup wins NATO Innovation Hackathon
Artificial Intelligence

Canadian AI startup wins NATO Innovation Hackathon

Montreal-based Independent Robotics has triumphed at the NATO Innovation Hackathon, winning EUR €20,000 for its cutting-edge AI technology, AISRA.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
AI agents poised to enhance Canadian government services
Digital Transformation

AI agents poised to enhance Canadian government services

A Salesforce report reveals Canadians waste over 30 hours yearly on government services, highlighting calls for improved efficiency and AI-assisted support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Social commerce gains ground in Canada amidst concerns
Online shopping

Social commerce gains ground in Canada amidst concerns

A recent SOTI report reveals that social commerce is reshaping Canadian retail, with 48% of consumers favouring it, though 74% voice security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
EY-Parthenon expands in Canada, invests USD $250 million in AI
Data Analytics

EY-Parthenon expands in Canada, invests USD $250 million in AI

EY-Parthenon expands across EY Canada's Strategy and Transactions practice, investing USD $250m in AI to boost M&A and strategic advisory services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Spinnaker chosen to support BRP's SAP systems for 5 years
Partner Programmes

Spinnaker chosen to support BRP's SAP systems for 5 years

BRP has chosen Spinnaker Support for five years of third-party software support for its SAP applications, ensuring operational continuity amid upcoming vendor changes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
JOLT partners with CIB for $214m Canadian EV network
Network Infrastructure

JOLT partners with CIB for $214m Canadian EV network

JOLT has signed a GBP £214 million partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to install up to 1,500 new EV chargers across Canada, boosting accessibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025