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Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Check Point will acquire AI-native security firm Lakera, making Zurich its Global Centre of Excellence for AI Security to boost enterprise AI protection worldwide.
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London, ON rises to fourth in North American tech talent

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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London, Ontario ranks fourth in North America's tech talent markets, boasting 54.5% sector growth and average wages rising to USD $77,347 in 2024.
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Ontario invests CAD $50 million to boost manufacturers' tech edge

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Ontario commits CAD $50 million to support manufacturers adopting advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and 5G, boosting innovation and global competitiveness.
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K2 Think sets new AI reasoning benchmark with compact model

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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MBZUAI and G42 unveil K2 Think, a compact AI model with 32 billion parameters, outperforming larger systems in reasoning and maths benchmarks.
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SiMa.ai & L&T partner to speed global AI adoption in industry

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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SiMa.ai and L&T Technology Services have partnered to develop AI solutions for mobility, healthcare, robotics, and industrial automation sectors globally.
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Draganfly eyes key role in Canada's USD $2 billion Ukraine aid

Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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Draganfly positions itself to support Canada's USD $2 billion military aid to Ukraine with advanced drones and electronic warfare technologies worth over USD $220 million.
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Maritime firms upbeat on AI yet struggle to scale beyond pilots

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Maritime firms view AI positively but face challenges scaling beyond pilots, with just 11% having formal strategies to expand AI use beyond trials.
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FedNor grants CAD $1.05M to boost innovation in Northern Ontario

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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FedNor awards CAD $1.05 million to NORCAT, boosting AI adoption and innovation in over 35 Northern Ontario SMEs to enhance productivity and growth.
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GlobalLogic named in Q3 2025 Constellation ShortList for ER&D

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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GlobalLogic has been named on the Q3 2025 Constellation ShortList for ER&D services, highlighting its role in advancing AI-driven digital engineering solutions.
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Canadian public sector faces urgent need for digital overhaul

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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New research reveals 57% of Canadian public sector leaders demand major digital upgrades to tackle data and efficiency challenges post-pandemic.
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Exclusive: Machine learning won't kill consulting. It will accelerate it

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Despite deep research and technological advances, consulting remains a resilient industry, continuously adapting and thriving in changing markets.
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Qualtrics & PureSpectrum join forces to enhance synthetic research

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Qualtrics and PureSpectrum partner to enhance synthetic research, slashing costs and speeding insights for market researchers worldwide.
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Genetec expands Montreal & London sites to meet global demand

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Genetec has expanded its Montreal and London offices to support global growth, now employing over 2,150 people across 20 offices worldwide.
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TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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TCS reported USD $7,421m revenue in Q1 FY26, highlighting gains in AI and cybersecurity despite a slight year-on-year revenue decline.
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DroneShield invests millions in R&D & manufacturing expansion

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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DroneShield to invest AUD $13 million in a new Sydney R&D and manufacturing facility, expanding production capacity to USD $2.4 billion annually by 2026.
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Datadog named Leader in Gartner observability report for fifth year

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Datadog has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting its strong market position.
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Canada and UK partner with semiconductor supply chains

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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MoU formalises a three-year alliance in semiconductor supply, boosting innovation and security for G7 nations.
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Snyk acquires Invariant Labs to boost AI-native app security

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Snyk has acquired Invariant Labs to enhance its AI security tools, integrating new research into its AI Trust Platform to tackle emerging AI-native app threats.
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Elsevier unveils Embase AI to transform biomedical data research

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Elsevier launches Embase AI, a tool that halves biomedical data review time with natural language queries and transparent, up-to-date research summaries.
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UK & Canada sign deal to boost semiconductor innovation

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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The UK and Canada have signed an MoU to boost semiconductor innovation, focusing on R&D, talent development, and supply chain resilience across emerging technologies.