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Bell offers free Perplexity Pro AI to customers in Canada
Network Infrastructure

Bell offers free Perplexity Pro AI to customers in Canada

Bell partners with Perplexity to offer eligible Canadian customers free 12-month access to Perplexity Pro AI, valued at nearly CAD $300.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Ericsson EWS' Jason Falovo on Canada's 5G evolution
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Ericsson EWS' Jason Falovo on Canada's 5G evolution

Jason Falovo of EWS discusses the rapid expansion and opportunities in Canada's booming 5G market, highlighting key industry insights and growth potential.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Anuj Dhall named Group Head to drive Interac technology vision
Fintech

Anuj Dhall named Group Head to drive Interac technology vision

Interac appoints Anuj Dhall as Group Head, Technology & Operations to lead tech modernisation and enhance secure digital payments in Canada.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 6th 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
OpenText & TELUS launch Canadian sovereign cloud & AI
Data Protection

OpenText & TELUS launch Canadian sovereign cloud & AI

OpenText and TELUS have launched a Canadian Sovereign Cloud and AI service, ensuring data stays within Canada to meet strict regulatory and security standards.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Canada backs UK AI Alignment Project with $1M investment
Hyperscale

Canada backs UK AI Alignment Project with $1M investment

Canada pledges $1 million to support the UK AI Security Institute's Alignment Project, promoting safe and responsible AI development globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams
Malware

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams amid 1,309 weekly cyber attacks, with email phishing driving 71% of malicious file deliveries in 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
$77M boost from feds funds high-speed Internet to rural BC
Digital divide

$77M boost from feds funds high-speed Internet to rural BC

Federal and provincial governments pledge 77m to extend high-speed internet to 6,900 rural and Indigenous homes across British Columbia.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Check Point launches Canada CloudGuard WAF PoP to boost security
Firewalls

Check Point launches Canada CloudGuard WAF PoP to boost security

Check Point Software launches a CloudGuard WAF Point of Presence in Canada, enhancing localised cloud security, reducing latency, and boosting regulatory compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Canada invests $5.6M into unstructured data research project
Data Analytics

Canada invests $5.6M into unstructured data research project

Canadian researchers, led by McGill's Professor Fung, secure CAD $5.6m to develop advanced tools for analysing vast unstructured data sets over four years.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Bell & Cohere partner to deliver sovereign AI for Canada
Hyperscale

Bell & Cohere partner to deliver sovereign AI for Canada

Bell Canada and Cohere partner to deliver secure, sovereign AI solutions across Canada for government and businesses, prioritising data privacy and local control.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
TELUS backs Cogeco mobile launch with network deal, $2bn plan
Unified Communications

TELUS backs Cogeco mobile launch with network deal, $2bn plan

TELUS will support Cogeco's mobile launch in Ontario and Quebec via a wholesale network deal, backed by TELUS' $2bn investment plan.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

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Nexxen expands TV data reach with new VIDAA investment & AI
Artificial Intelligence

Nexxen expands TV data reach with new VIDAA investment & AI

Nexxen boosts its Australian TV Intelligence with data from 1.9m VIDAA smart TVs, enhancing ad targeting via AI-powered insights on linear and streaming TV.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Ignition & Financial Cents integration boosts workflow for firms
DevOps

Ignition & Financial Cents integration boosts workflow for firms

Ignition and Financial Cents have integrated their platforms to automate workflow and enhance efficiency for accounting firms across Canada and the US.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Tessa Ohlendorf named President North America at Coegi
Artificial Intelligence

Tessa Ohlendorf named President North America at Coegi

Tessa Ohlendorf has been named President, North America at digital media agency Coegi, focusing on growth and AI integration across the US and Canada.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Michio Kondo named Fujifilm Australia Chief Executive Officer
Human Capital Management

Michio Kondo named Fujifilm Australia Chief Executive Officer

Michio Kondo will become CEO of Fujifilm Australia in mid-2025, succeeding Richie Matoba and leading operations across Australia and New Zealand.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
Xsolla & KRAFTON launch Abyss of Dungeons direct Web Shop
Gaming

Xsolla & KRAFTON launch Abyss of Dungeons direct Web Shop

Xsolla and KRAFTON have launched a dedicated Web Shop for Abyss of Dungeons, enabling direct in-game purchases and exclusive content outside app stores.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

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