IT Brief Canada - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

Travel stories

Marketer analyzing digital ad dashboard supply chain cost risk

Principal media buying expands amid budget pressure

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
#
martech
#
supply chain
#
risk & compliance
Principal media buying surges as budget-squeezed marketers seek cheaper, outcome‑guaranteed deals despite rising transparency concerns.
Cinematic cloud operations control room self healing infrastructure

Dynatrace unveils agentic AI system for autonomous ops

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
#
devops
#
hybrid cloud
#
digital transformation
Dynatrace launches an agentic AI operations layer to automate cloud and AI-native workloads, aiming for self-healing, autonomous observability.
Digital identity lock key silhouette ai cybersecurity shield

Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
#
data protection
#
encryption
#
pam
Identity systems will become the linchpin of AI-era cyber defence as misconfigured automation opens new paths to sensitive data, Netwrix warns.
Mclaren f1 papaya racing past modern clean energy control room

Schneider Electric powers new McLaren Racing tie-up

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
supply chain
Schneider Electric signs as McLaren Racing's Official Energy Technology Partner across F1, IndyCar, F1 Academy and WEC programmes.
Small business dashboard apps finance crm pos workflow global

Xero expands App Store with new global integrations

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
#
crm
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
Xero broadens its App Store with new global integrations spanning finance, automation, CRM and sector-specific tools for key markets.
It pro monitoring multiple digital signage screens remote secure

ScreenCloud adds remote control tools for Amazon Signage

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
#
digital signage
#
ecm
#
mdm
ScreenCloud adds remote control tools for Amazon Signage Stick, letting IT teams manage multi-site digital signage without on-site visits.
Canadian city midrise construction green roofs solar data autumn

AI powers maturing Canadian proptech amid slower funding

Sat, 24th Jan 2026
#
robots
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
Canadian proptech matures as AI embeds into daily workflows, funding slows to USD $450 million but adoption and discipline rise.
John harris jemma enright eddie foo(2)

JCDecaux reshapes ANZ team with three executive hires

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
#
partner programmes
#
marketing
#
ciso
JCDecaux has overhauled its ANZ leadership, hiring three senior executives to lead sales, product and strategy across the region.
Haas f1 car modern grandstand wireless connectivity high tech

Ruckus Networks signs TGR Haas F1 as official partner

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
#
network infrastructure
#
digital transformation
#
cx
Ruckus Networks has signed a multi-site deal to become Official Networking Partner of TGR Haas F1, covering factories and trackside.
Group photo   india canada ai dialogue 2026

India and Canada deepen AI ties at Toronto dialogue

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
#
edutech
#
ai
#
ai ethics & governance
India and Canada have deepened AI collaboration in Toronto, mapping joint work on responsible tech ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
It tech kneeling data center testing fibre optic patch panel

AEM unveils FiBLU app-native fibre certification tool

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
#
network infrastructure
#
devops
#
datacentre infrastructure
AEM has launched FiBLU, an app-native fibre tester that turns smartphones into the main interface for certification, reporting and collaboration.
Gina mccintltd.com  4

ThetaRay appoints Brad Levy as CEO to drive AI growth

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
#
saas
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
AI compliance firm ThetaRay names ex-Symphony chief Brad Levy as CEO, tasking him with scaling its Cognitive AI platform globally.
Traveler holding smartphone world map airport lounge daylight

Vodafone, Netcompany launch global travel eSIM service

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
#
digital transformation
#
fintech
#
partner programmes
Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.
Emergency control room 4g 5g mission critical comms operators maps

TCCA issues new specs for 4G & 5G mission critical callout

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
#
uc
#
5g & beyond
#
4g technology
TCCA releases first Broadband Callout specs for 4G and 5G mission critical paging, aiming to boost global interoperability for emergency services.
Traveler at modern desk with laptop and colorful flight route map

lastminute.com opens MCP flight server to AI models

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
#
saas
#
digital transformation
#
cx
lastminute.com unveils in-house AI flights server to power smarter trip planning, promising real-time options and tailored itineraries.
Moody robot head hacked by hands glowing cables dark tech lab

Attackers target AI agents with prompt & tool hacks

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
#
application security
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
rpa
Attackers are already exploiting AI agents, extracting hidden prompts, bypassing safety checks and abusing tools tied to data and systems.
Lucius diphillips(2)

Adobe names Lucius DiPhillips CIO to drive AI focus

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
#
uc
#
digital transformation
#
martech
Adobe has named Lucius DiPhillips CIO, tasking the ex-Airbnb technology chief with driving its global tech operations and AI transformation.
Lawyer modern office lounge apple devices minimal legal ui

Litera brings AI-powered Litera One workflows to iOS

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
#
saas
#
document management
#
digital transformation
Litera debuts Litera One Mobile for iOS, bringing AI agent Lito and synced drafting, review and knowledge tools to lawyers on the move.
Flydubai airbus a321neo rendering 1

flydubai taps Amperity to drive data-led retail shift

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
#
digital transformation
#
cx
#
martech
flydubai partners with Amperity to unify passenger data and accelerate a shift to modern, Offer-Order-based airline retailing.
3d laptop on wooden desk with colorful modular web app tiles

Google debuts Disco to test AI-powered GenTabs apps

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
#
martech
#
personalisation
#
cdp
Google has unveiled Disco, a Labs testbed debuting GenTabs, an AI tool that turns browsing activity and prompts into web apps.