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Proximus Global, EnStream launch API to combat phone fraud

Last month
Proximus Global and EnStream have launched an API to help Canadian firms verify if mobile numbers have been reassigned, combating recycled phone number fraud.
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TELUS expands Buy One, Give One to support care leavers

Last month
TELUS expands its Buy One, Give One scheme, donating phones and plans to Canadian youth leaving care during Black Friday purchases.
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Canadian businesses advance on sustainability but face IT gaps

Last month
Canadian firms lead globally in sustainability goals, yet many struggle with IT integration and see limited financial returns from green investments.
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Pipe brings embedded capital platform to Australia with Live Payments

Last month
Pipe launches its embedded capital platform in Australia via Live Payments, enabling SMEs to access pre-approved funding within their existing payment portal.
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The evolution of loyalty toward agentic financial journeys

Last month
Banks and credit unions are shifting from transaction rewards to building trust and personalised relationships, using AI to anticipate customer needs and enhance loyalty.
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Zoho One unveils new integrations, AI tools & interface

Last month
Zoho One launches enhanced UI, AI assistant Zia, and stronger integrations to simplify operations for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Altia’s financial toolkit marks 20 years tackling global fraud

Last month
Nottingham's Altia marks 20 years of its Financial Investigation Toolkit, now used by all UK police forces and 290+ organisations worldwide.
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ALS breakthrough could be worth billions for global health systems

Last month
An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.
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El Capitan remains world’s fastest as HPE leads supercomputer race

Last month
El Capitan remains the world's fastest supercomputer, marking HPE's eighth consecutive top spot on the TOP500 list in high-performance computing.
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Salesforce says AI to run 50% of customer service cases by 2027

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Companies forecast major cost reductions and higher satisfaction scores as AI automates routine cases and redefines service workflows.
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New Zealand farmers get high-speed broadband boost from Kuiper

Last month
New Zealand farmers gain improved high-speed satellite internet through Amazon's Project Kuiper, boosting digital tools across remote agricultural regions.
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AutoTrader’s Storefront grows OEM adoption in first year

Last month
AutoTrader's Storefront celebrates one year, transforming online car buying in Canada with immersive 3D and AR tools driving strong user engagement and sales.
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Enterprise Ireland launches Canada Advisory Tech Council

Last month
Irish exports to Canada hit a record EUR €585 million (CAD $954 million) in 2024, soaring 32% since 2021 as technology and services firms boost trade ties.
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EY Canada named Microsoft SI partner of the year for 2025

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EY Canada has been named Microsoft’s 2025 Partner of the Year for driving digital innovation and AI adoption across Canadian industries.
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TELUS unveils quantum-safe VPN to shield Canadian businesses

Last month
TELUS launches Quantum-Safe VPN with encryption designed to protect Canadian businesses from current and future quantum computing cyber threats.
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Formic AI launches in Canada with verifiable engine search

Last month
Formic AI launches an enterprise platform offering verifiable search results with direct citations and data sovereignty across regulated sectors.
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Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026

Last month
Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.
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BDO Digital named finalist for 2025 Microsoft Americas award

Last month
BDO Digital is a finalist for the 2025 Microsoft Americas Partner of the Year - Systems Integrator Canada Award, recognised for its innovative AI solutions.
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Canadian SMBs lose growth due to tool overload & missed AI gains

Last month
Canadian SMBs lose over a workday weekly using nine tools, missing CAD $178,000 in growth yearly; AI adoption boosted savings and strategic focus.
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CISOs see pay rise outpace budgets as market activity intensifies

Last month
CISOs in the US and Canada saw average pay rises of 6.7% in 2025, outpacing security budgets which grew just 4%, amid a surge in market activity.