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Wagepoint rebrands & ramps up remote hiring in Canada
Digital Transformation

Wagepoint rebrands & ramps up remote hiring in Canada

Payroll software firm Wagepoint unveils a refreshed brand and plans to hire over 45 remote staff across Canada as it targets fresh growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Mila Institute & Inovia launch CAD $138M AI venture fund
Physical Security

Mila Institute & Inovia launch CAD $138M AI venture fund

The partnership opens the USD $100M Venture Scientist Fund to back over 55 AI-native startups spun out of Canada's leading research labs.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Blackline Safety earns fourth spot on Deloitte Fast 500 list
Data Analytics

Blackline Safety earns fourth spot on Deloitte Fast 500 list

Calgary-based Blackline Safety is on Deloitte's 2025 Technology Fast 500, marking its fourth appearance for rapid growth in safety tech.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Loon raises CAD $3M to expand Canadian dollar stablecoin
Crypto

Loon raises CAD $3M to expand Canadian dollar stablecoin

Loon will develop a Canadian-dollar stablecoin to offer a domestic alternative to US-dollar stablecoins dominating Canada's digital market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Alberta's high-speed TransPod secures materials partner
Cartech

Alberta's high-speed TransPod secures materials partner

Alberta's TransPod high-speed rail project, backed by Algoma and Supreme Steel, aims to create 140,000 jobs and boost the economy by CAD $19.2bn.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 4th Oct 2025
Blackline Safety marks seventh year as top growing Canadian firm
Data Analytics

Blackline Safety marks seventh year as top growing Canadian firm

Calgary's Blackline Safety named one of Canada's Top Growing Companies for the seventh consecutive year, boasting 134% revenue growth over three years.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 27th Sep 2025
CatchCorner & Google enable instant sports venue bookings in search
Unified Communications

CatchCorner & Google enable instant sports venue bookings in search

CatchCorner teams up with Google to offer instant online bookings for sports venues across major North American cities via Google Search and Maps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
SOVRA shifts to GovTech focus with Ontopical acquisition
Artificial Intelligence

SOVRA shifts to GovTech focus with Ontopical acquisition

SOVRA acquires Canadian firm Ontopical, and divests non-core units to strengthen its GovTech leadership in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
ESET celebrates a decade of growth & innovation in Canada
Endpoint Protection

ESET celebrates a decade of growth & innovation in Canada

ESET marks 10 years in Canada, serving 15,000+ businesses with cybersecurity and expanding its presence from Markham to Western Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
Your employees are using AI. Where's your policy?
Digital Transformation

Your employees are using AI. Where's your policy?

As AI reshapes industries, having a clear AI policy is crucial for businesses to manage risks effectively, say experts.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025
ESET Canada awards CAD $15,000 to women in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

ESET Canada awards CAD $15,000 to women in cybersecurity

ESET Canada has awarded CAD $15,000 in scholarships to seven women, marking the 10th year of its programme supporting diversity in cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Blackline Safety wins 2025 Calgary Award for social impact
Internet of Things

Blackline Safety wins 2025 Calgary Award for social impact

Blackline Safety has won the 2025 Calgary Award for Social Impact - Business, recognising its commitment to community and worker safety worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

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Cegal completes Tenaz Dutch North Sea IT transition
Network Infrastructure

Cegal completes Tenaz Dutch North Sea IT transition

Cegal has completed a complex IT and OT transition for Tenaz's newly acquired Dutch North Sea assets, avoiding downtime across platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Integrity360 buys Advantus360 to launch Canada hub
Firewalls

Integrity360 buys Advantus360 to launch Canada hub

Integrity360 acquires Calgary-based Advantus360 to spearhead its North American push and launch a new cyber hub for Canada and the US.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Blackline Safety boosts in-house QA to enhance global reliability
DevOps

Blackline Safety boosts in-house QA to enhance global reliability

Blackline Safety expands in-house quality assurance at Calgary facility, boosting testing to ensure reliability for workers worldwide across 75 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Exclusive: How SenSen AI's solutions are revolutionising smart city management
COVID-19

Exclusive: How SenSen AI's solutions are revolutionising smart city management

SenSen AI is transforming smart city management with AI-driven solutions, enhancing urban safety and efficiency across cities such as Las Vegas and Brisbane.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Amperity appoints Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer
Security Information and Event Management

Amperity appoints Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer

Amperity has named Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer to drive product innovation and growth in the customer data platform industry worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

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