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Beyond Google: When AI tells your story - A crisis recovery roadmap for C-suite & boards
Breach Prevention

Beyond Google: When AI tells your story - A crisis recovery roadmap for C-suite & boards

C-suite leaders must now manage reputations shaped by AI narratives from ChatGPT and others, facing both misinformation and unavoidable truths.

By Dwayne Alexander • 8 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Integrating AppSec for efficient DevSecOps
DevOps

Integrating AppSec for efficient DevSecOps

Integrating application security into DevSecOps is vital for managing risks and speeding AI-driven software delivery without overwhelming developers.

By Steven Zimmerman • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
AI in cyber security: A double-edged sword
Malware

AI in cyber security: A double-edged sword

AI is reshaping cyber security, boosting defence yet enabling advanced threats; Canadian organisations must balance innovation with heightened vigilance.

By Jane Arnett • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Shaping the future of learning and work: A new partnership with the University of Waterloo
EduTech

Shaping the future of learning and work: A new partnership with the University of Waterloo

Google partners with the University of Waterloo, donating CAD $1 million to advance AI-driven learning and work readiness through a new Google Chair and student labs.

By Mira Lane • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive
Storage

Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive

Google Drive for desktop now uses AI to detect ransomware, halt file syncing, and help users quickly restore files to prevent data loss and disruption.

By Kristina Behr and Luke Camery from Google Workspace • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
The instant payments race is on, and Dwolla wants to be the orchestrator
Fintech

The instant payments race is on, and Dwolla wants to be the orchestrator

Dwolla aims to unify instant payments via a single API across FedNow and RTP, simplifying real-time transactions for enterprises amid rapid market growth.

By Richard Black • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Malpa Games lifts cash balance by $3M while boosting UA
Gaming

Malpa Games lifts cash balance by $3M while boosting UA

Malpa Games boosted cash reserves by USD $3M and increased user acquisition spend by 81% via a $20M credit facility from PvX Partners to fund growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Incremental intelligence: The case for AI as an intern, not a partner
Data Analytics

Incremental intelligence: The case for AI as an intern, not a partner

Treat AI like an intern, not a partner: start with small tasks, verify accuracy, and only promote its role once reliability is proven to manage risk effectively.

By Philip Hardy and Chris Baker • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
AI scales data; humans scale trust
Digital Transformation

AI scales data; humans scale trust

AI boosts efficiency in professional services, but human expertise and trust remain crucial, driving a new value and pricing model in law and finance.

By Jamie Ng • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Beyond campaigns: Building visibility that compounds over time
Opinion

Beyond campaigns: Building visibility that compounds over time

Canadian brands focus on authentic storytelling and earned media to build lasting visibility amid tariffs and rising costs. Short-term campaigns no longer suffice.

By Aleksandra Phelan • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
AMD highlights AI efficiency gains in MLPerf inference tests
Generative AI

AMD highlights AI efficiency gains in MLPerf inference tests

AMD's latest MLPerf v5.1 shows its Instinct GPUs deliver breakthrough AI efficiency and scalability, enabling cost-effective generative AI deployments.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
The future of innovation belongs to teams that master AI tools
Marketing Technologies

The future of innovation belongs to teams that master AI tools

AI tools boost engineering productivity by 26%, enabling faster innovation through seamless integration across teams and workflows.

By Qaiser Habib • 4 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
From Resistance to Resilience: Empowering employees in the age of AI
Digital Transformation

From Resistance to Resilience: Empowering employees in the age of AI

Despite 95% of leaders using AI, 71% report employees aren't ready to fully embrace it, highlighting the need for empowerment and transparency.

By Farhaz Thobani • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
How Secure AI and Cloud Are Powering the Next Era of the Public Sector
Data Analytics

How Secure AI and Cloud Are Powering the Next Era of the Public Sector

The Canadian government leverages secure cloud infrastructure like Snowflake to boost AI in public services, enhancing security and efficiency nationwide.

By Shannon Katschilo • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors
Crypto

From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors

Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
NetSuite AI connector service: Have AI your way
Enterprise Resource Planning

NetSuite AI connector service: Have AI your way

NetSuite launches AI Connector Service, letting businesses integrate their own AI with NetSuite ERP for secure, flexible, and scalable automation.

By Brian Chess • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities
Malware

August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 111 vulnerabilities, including nine critical remote code executions and a moderate zero-day flaw.

By Adam Barnett • 6 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Context, constraints and control: The keys to building reliable purpose-driven AI agents
Risk & Compliance

Context, constraints and control: The keys to building reliable purpose-driven AI agents

Building reliable AI agents requires clear constraints, purpose-driven design, and robust control to ensure trustworthy and practical enterprise adoption.

By Sean Falconer • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
The real estate journey is being rebuilt and buyers are finally in control
Digital Transformation

The real estate journey is being rebuilt and buyers are finally in control

Real estate is evolving as buyers gain control with AI and specialist teams, creating a faster, personalised home-buying journey suited to today's needs.

By Nabeel Rushdi • 4 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2025