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H2O Vision shifts AI drowning detection focus to US
Smart Cities

H2O Vision shifts AI drowning detection focus to US

Canada is losing another homegrown startup to faster US demand, as H2O Vision shifts its AI drowning detection rollout south.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Markable launches free creator tier as social commerce grows
Customer Experience

Markable launches free creator tier as social commerce grows

Wider access to affiliate tools could help smaller creators cash in as US social commerce heads towards USD $100 billion next year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
Gaming

World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success

Lapsed marks, imprecise registrations and unresolved NFT disputes are exposing sports brands to costly legal fights and lost exclusivity.

By Aparna Watal • 6 min read • Last month
Xero launches AI-native operating system for small firms
Digital Transformation

Xero launches AI-native operating system for small firms

The new platform aims to cut routine bookkeeping for small firms by automating payments, reconciliation and tax prep while keeping users in control.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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Markable launches free AI tools to widen creator access
Marketing Technologies

Markable launches free AI tools to widen creator access

Greater competition in social commerce is prompting Markable to offer AI shopping tools free, as it targets faster growth from more creators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Canadian startup coalition launched to bridge funding gap
Entrepreneurship

Canadian startup coalition launched to bridge funding gap

Early-stage Canadian founders are still struggling to secure local backing as a new coalition seeks to channel more domestic capital into them.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses
Firewalls

From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses

Poor digital confidence is leaving 42% of Kiwi small businesses dreading tax time, as mixed systems and security gaps expose errors.

By Shannon Harris • 4 min read • Last month
Cognitiv chief executive named EY New York finalist
Data Analytics

Cognitiv chief executive named EY New York finalist

The recognition underlines Cognitiv’s growth as revenue from its ContextGPT product jumped 388% and new clients rose 67% last year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security
Robotics

Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security

More than 500 delegates will hear how AI, cyber threats and automation are reshaping the role of telecoms networks and infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Visa, TikTok roll out UK debit card for LIVE creators
Fintech

Visa, TikTok roll out UK debit card for LIVE creators

The card aims to ease cash-flow strain for UK creators facing irregular payouts and delayed access to earnings from live streams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury
Crypto

UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury

Businesses warn delays could push stablecoin activity overseas, as a coalition presses ministers and regulators for clearer UK rules and tax treatment.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
AI saves small business leaders 6 to 10 hours a week
Software-as-a-Service

AI saves small business leaders 6 to 10 hours a week

More than half of small business leaders report higher productivity after adopting AI, with spending linked to savings of up to 10 hours a week.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Wagepoint names Alexander Gonçalves as Chief Commercial Officer
Digital Transformation

Wagepoint names Alexander Gonçalves as Chief Commercial Officer

The hire comes as Wagepoint seeks to turn new products and a refreshed brand into wider uptake among Canadian small businesses and advisers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Doctrine Skincare wins AxisBIC investible company award
Wearables

Doctrine Skincare wins AxisBIC investible company award

Seven start-ups sought EUR 9.5 million at a Cork investor event as AxisBIC said demand for early-stage technology funding is rising.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards
EduTech

Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards

The showcase highlighted early-stage ventures tackling clinical delays, relationship support and school safety as finalists pitched to investors and local firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Women building wealth with purpose in Auckland launch
eCommerce

Women building wealth with purpose in Auckland launch

Women in New Zealand are still facing funding and confidence gaps despite stronger financial literacy, organisers say.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Slash raises USD $100 million at USD $1.4 billion valuation
Software-as-a-Service

Slash raises USD $100 million at USD $1.4 billion valuation

The fintech's broader banking push now reaches more than 5,000 businesses, after three quarters of GAAP profitability and rapid revenue growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month