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SAP Concur Canada flags grey areas in travel claims
Risk & Compliance

SAP Concur Canada flags grey areas in travel claims

Canadian firms risk slower reimbursements and weaker oversight unless they tighten expense rules around food delivery, lounge access and tips.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Canadian small business sales rise 2% as Alberta leads
Xero

Canadian small business sales rise 2% as Alberta leads

Higher oil prices helped lift Canadian small business sales 2.0% in the September quarter, though growth remained below historical norms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Superson opens first North American office in Toronto
Amdocs

Superson opens first North American office in Toronto

The move aims to help brands on both sides of the Atlantic tap faster market-entry support as Canada-Europe trade reaches €130 billion in 2025.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Upstream Works launches Totalix contact centre platform
Software-as-a-Service

Upstream Works launches Totalix contact centre platform

The platform promises same-day changes and fixed per-agent pricing as Upstream Works shifts to partners for wider distribution.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Canadian small business owners turn to personal credit
Small Business

Canadian small business owners turn to personal credit

One in four owners are putting homes and savings at risk as tight cash flow pushes them to back their firms with personal credit.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Canadians wary of cyberattacks, trust small firms less
Data Protection

Canadians wary of cyberattacks, trust small firms less

Nearly two-thirds say digital mistrust has altered daily life, with many also willing to walk away from firms after data breaches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Gen Z makes up 38% of Canadian small business staff
Human Capital Management

Gen Z makes up 38% of Canadian small business staff

The shift signals a younger, larger labour force at small firms, with average headcount up 44% since 2019 and separations down to 27%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Canadian workers say AI adds friction, Ricoh finds
Digital Transformation

Canadian workers say AI adds friction, Ricoh finds

Most Canadian staff say workplace AI is adding friction, even as 86% of decision-makers believe their investments are paying off.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
BrandMo Tech launches culture-first adtech hub in Toronto
Social Media

BrandMo Tech launches culture-first adtech hub in Toronto

Advertisers may gain more precise targeting as the new platform uses weekly cultural and behavioural signals to refine audience understanding beyond demographics.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
SickKids & Microsoft Canada expand Azure partnership
Data Analytics

SickKids & Microsoft Canada expand Azure partnership

The deal will help SickKids tighten data access and analytics for personalised care, while giving clinicians earlier insights across its systems.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Sage says e-invoicing could unlock C$82 billion in Canada
Productivity

Sage says e-invoicing could unlock C$82 billion in Canada

Slow payments are costing Canadian firms billions, with overdue invoices leaving an estimated C$103 billion tied up and limiting growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
RemitBee & TerraPay expand wallet payouts from Canada
Fintech

RemitBee & TerraPay expand wallet payouts from Canada

Canadian small firms should get faster, cheaper overseas payouts as the partnership opens access to digital wallets in 156 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Samsung Canada launches foldable phone Q&A campaign
iOS

Samsung Canada launches foldable phone Q&A campaign

As foldable phones move into the mainstream, Samsung Canada is trying to win over cautious buyers with creator-led answers on durability and daily use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Capital One CTO on the drive to expand talent in Canada
Digital Transformation

Capital One CTO on the drive to expand talent in Canada

Broader project work across Canada and the US is helping Capital One retain engineers amid fierce competition for tech talent.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Canadian firms warned of AI risks to financial data
AI Security

Canadian firms warned of AI risks to financial data

Business leaders say AI is shortening response windows, exposing staff errors and forcing boards to tighten cyber controls across Canada.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Asset Panda launches Canadian data hosting for clients
Risk & Compliance

Asset Panda launches Canadian data hosting for clients

The move should help Canadian public-sector and regulated customers adopt the asset management platform without moving records, files or backups abroad.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
LoanPro partners with KOHO on new Canadian products
Fintech

LoanPro partners with KOHO on new Canadian products

The deal lets KOHO speed up new launches for its 2.5 million Canadian members while keeping app control and outsourcing back-end lending work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
One in three Canadians targeted by scam, survey finds
Phishing

One in three Canadians targeted by scam, survey finds

Banks and phone firms face pressure to do more, as 34 per cent of Canadians say they were targeted by a scam in the past year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
TD expands agentic AI into mortgage funding operations
Artificial Intelligence

TD expands agentic AI into mortgage funding operations

The bank expects the new tools to double colleague productivity in early funding and discharge checks, while staff keep final oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month