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AI tutors found as effective as human tutors for newcomers
Generative AI

AI tutors found as effective as human tutors for newcomers

AI tutors prove as effective as human ones in aiding English learning for newcomers in Canada, easing language barriers and supporting daily tasks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year
Fintech

AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year

Adyen's report reveals 36% of Canadian consumers use AI for shopping, a 44% rise, with over half open to future AI-assisted purchases.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google funds $5m initiative to boost AI skills in Canada
EduTech

Google funds $5m initiative to boost AI skills in Canada

Google Canada grants CAD $5 million to Amii to establish a national consortium training 125,000 students in AI skills across 25 institutions nationwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Global Stories

Canada stories

Radware honours Bell Canada & Presidio for cybersecurity work
Digital Transformation

Radware honours Bell Canada & Presidio for cybersecurity work

Radware has named Bell Canada and Presidio Partners of the Year for their standout contributions to cybersecurity and service delivery excellence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Nexxen unveils AI assistant to speed up campaign planning
Marketing Technologies

Nexxen unveils AI assistant to speed up campaign planning

Nexxen launches nexAI assistant, using generative AI to transform campaign planning by swiftly converting consumer data into actionable strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Ultra Violette proves tech transformation is a team sport
Digital Transformation

Ultra Violette proves tech transformation is a team sport

Australian skincare brand Ultra Violette credits its rapid international growth to strong team alignment alongside new NetSuite tech, not just systems alone.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Sat, 24th May 2025
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise

Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google launches AI-powered advertising upgrades for marketers
Data Analytics

Google launches AI-powered advertising upgrades for marketers

Google launches AI-powered tools to transform ad creation, bidding and campaign management, making digital advertising more effective and efficient globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Vistar & Spotzi team up to streamline cross-border OOH ads
Marketing Technologies

Vistar & Spotzi team up to streamline cross-border OOH ads

Vistar Media partners with Spotzi to offer a unified platform for global out-of-home ad campaigns, streamlining audience targeting across multiple markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition
Software-as-a-Service

Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition

Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Samsara launches AI tool to reward safe truck drivers in fleets
Supply Chain

Samsara launches AI tool to reward safe truck drivers in fleets

Samsara launches Recognition, an AI tool for fleets that rewards safe truck drivers, aiming to boost retention and safety in the transport sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Dext launches AI Vault & Self-Employed tools in North America
Document Management

Dext launches AI Vault & Self-Employed tools in North America

Dext launches Vault and Dext Self-Employed in North America, using AI to streamline document management and bookkeeping for accountants and small businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Social robots tipped as future friends to tackle loneliness in elders
EduTech

Social robots tipped as future friends to tackle loneliness in elders

Research by a University of Calgary PhD student suggests social robots may help ease loneliness among seniors, offering companionship beyond traditional interventions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
HR-Bible unveils AI-driven HR tool to simplify business tasks
Unified Communications

HR-Bible unveils AI-driven HR tool to simplify business tasks

HR-Bible has launched an AI-driven HR platform using Microsoft Copilot to simplify HR tasks, aiming to make HR accessible and affordable for all businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance
Data Protection

Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance

Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Canada stories

Exclusive: AUSCERT's General Manager on importance of adapting to change
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: AUSCERT's General Manager on importance of adapting to change

AUSCERT's GM Ivano Bongiovanni urged cybersecurity pros to adapt skills and embrace innovation as AI reshapes the industry and new global contests emerge.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
Data Analytics

Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025

New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025