Starling open-sources AI memory standard for organisations
about 1 hour agoThe free standard aims to give firms control of AI memory as Starling positions repository governance as central to sovereignty debates.
Canadian stories
Ontario playbook proposes data centres to pay for power
Households should avoid higher power bills as Ontario proposes a playbook, including new data centres, to cover the full cost of electricity.
Paymath targets SaaS firms with embedded payments push
SaaS providers could boost revenue and simplify billing as Paymath offers embedded payments support to firms using aggregator-based platforms.
Shakepay launches bitcoin-backed credit line in Canada
Eligible bitcoin holders in Canada can now access up to CAD $50,000 without selling coins, though collateral calls may follow price swings.
Alation & PwC Canada launch banking compliance tool
Canadian banks will be able to cut months of compliance work to days as the first joint product automates data risk checks and audit evidence.
Wagepoint adds AI payroll tool to flag unusual changes
Wagepoint has added an AI payroll review tool that flags unusual changes for Canadian small businesses and accountants before approval.
Multihexa College expands tech training with IBM, Cisco
Students at the Canadian college will gain industry-recognised certifications as employers increasingly demand verified IT skills over formal study alone.
Real-time rail payments bring Canada into hold-free economy
Consumers and businesses will be able to move money in seconds outside banking hours when Payments Canada launches the RTR next quarter.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.
Yesterday
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.
Yesterday
McGill finds e-buses need 30% more energy in Canadian winters
Winter conditions could force transit agencies to size battery-electric bus fleets and chargers far beyond summer needs, McGill found.
Last week
Grafana Labs launches six AI tools for telemetry & agents
Grafana Labs has launched six AI observability tools during its AI Week, including new capabilities for monitoring and investigating AI agents.
Last month
Expert Opinions
More opinions →
The invisible trust layer: Why payments are becoming a systems problem
Banks risk losing customer control as instant payments force fraud, identity and authorisation into one real-time trust system.
4 days ago
The cloud debt crisis coming for Canadian enterprise IT
Cloud spending is set to trigger costly remediation for Canadian firms as undocumented systems, rising costs and security gaps pile up.
4 days ago
The psychology of better decision-making in the real-time enterprise
Pressure to decide faster is exposing how stale data and shaky trust can cloud judgement, with 91% of leaders wanting real-time data.
5 days ago
AI can produce the work, it can't produce the lawyer
5 days ago
When AI memory, simulation and provenance collide
7 days ago
Customer data integration: A data quality checklist
7 days ago
Why disconnected data is quietly holding Canadian business back
7 days ago
Latest News
More news →
CSM Technologies wins AI management system certification
The certification gives clients a formal benchmark on AI governance as scrutiny rises over how systems are built, monitored and deployed.
RT-One becomes first AMPHIX AI infrastructure customer
The deal gives RT-One a way to validate AI infrastructure and start serving customers before its campuses are finished, cutting launch delays.
Trane & Eaton unveil AI data centre reference design
The combined design could cut installation costs and copper use sharply as operators race to build more efficient AI data centres.
Only 5% of staff use generative AI effectively, study says
Only 5% of eligible workers are using generative AI well enough to boost productivity, according to NROC Security's latest quarterly study.
Our Editorial Team
Every story is shaped by real people: journalists, editors and contributors..webp)
Darren Price
Consumer & Gaming Writer
Darren Price has been playing video games and messing with technology for 45 years. For the last fifteen years he’s been writing about games and tech, as well. He hates sport, but loves sports video games - which he puts down to a mixture of being annoyingly contrary and extremely lazy. Whilst he is completely tone deaf, he considers Rock Band to be his guilty pleasure. A geek from way back, Darren builds his own computers, collects comic books, owns several lightsabers and is a sucker for video-gaming merchandise.
David Shilovsky
Interview Editor
David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.
Donovan Jackson
Interview Editor
Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with TechDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
Jake MacAndrew
Interview Editor
Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key. Previously living in Edinburgh, he's back in his hometown of Toronto.
Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
News Editor
A passionate gamer with a strong love for manga, webtoons, and binge-worthy series. With one year of professional experience in editing and publishing, bringing a sharp editorial eye and a deep appreciation for storytelling, focusing on creating and refining content that connects with modern audiences.
%201.webp)
Karen Joy Bacudo
Finance Editor
Karen wears two hats with us, balancing her role as an editor while assisting with our finances and accounting. This means she has her finger on the pulse whether its writing content or reconciling numbers. On both sides she brings the same level of accuracy and precision.
Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Fortinet buys Virtue AI to bolster AI security tools
Customers deploying AI agents face wider security gaps as Fortinet adds runtime protection and validation through its Virtue AI deal.
Today
Global OT firewall market set to reach USD $3.19bn by 2034
Rising digital links in factories and grids are driving OT firewall demand as operators prioritise uptime, segmentation and breach containment.
Today
Application modernisation services market set to soar
Corporate cloud migration and AI tools are set to drive the application modernisation services market to USD $81.24 billion by 2034.
Last week
Searchlight Cyber launches pre-emptive threat platform
As AI speeds up attacks, the new platform aims to help security teams prioritise the most exploitable risks before breaches occur.
Last week