Canada stories - Page 3

Tech executives prioritise AI, face privacy & eco concerns
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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The VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows 85% of tech firms prioritising AI investment, with US executives most optimistic about national competitiveness.

Boom Collaboration teams with Image Star for North America
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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digital entertainment
Boom Collaboration has appointed Image Star as its distribution partner in North America, enhancing support for its popular video conferencing solutions.

Ignition appoints Bec Donnelly as VP for global expansion
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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hcm
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partner programmes
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management
Ignition has appointed Bec Donnelly as Senior Vice President of People & Culture to drive its global expansion strategy and enhance team performance.

KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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KPMG has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-powered platform aimed at streamlining business transformation by unifying existing services and advanced technology.

Esri Canada earns three ISO certifications for cloud security
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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edutech
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data protection
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digital transformation
Esri Canada has secured three ISO certifications, affirming its dedication to data security and privacy in cloud solutions, enhancing its credibility as a GIS provider.

Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Employment Hero has surpassed AUD $250 million in annualised recurring revenue, bolstering its mission to streamline employment processes for over 300,000 global businesses.

TechDay continues expansion with 16 site launches in US & Canada
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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TechDay expands its North American presence by launching 16 tech news sites across the US and Canada, catering to diverse industries and audiences.

iBwave launches cloud-accessible Unity platform upgrade
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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data management
iBwave Solutions has launched an upgraded iBwave Unity platform, now featuring cloud accessibility to streamline wireless project management and enhance team collaboration.

Nextiva survey reveals CX's growing importance for revenue
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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martech
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A recent survey reveals a pivotal shift in customer experience's significance, with 96% of CX leaders reporting corporate recognition as a revenue driver.

Data security concerns rise among social commerce users
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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data security
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consumer trust
A new SOTI report highlights rising consumer concerns over data security in social commerce, as 54% would avoid retailers using AI to track purchases.

Spencer Building to boost data centre capacity in Canada
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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Spencer Building Carrier Hotel in Vancouver is expanding its facilities, adding two new data halls to address soaring demand for data centre services.

WonderFi launches TRUMP coin with Coinsquare & Bitbuy
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
WonderFi Technologies has launched trading for the TRUMP coin via Coinsquare and Bitbuy ahead of Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony on January 17, 2025.

AnalytixInsight raises CAD $120k through share issuance
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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data analytics
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fintech
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financial services
AnalytixInsight has raised CAD $120,000 through a non-brokered private placement of 12 million common shares at CAD $0.01 each, pending TSX acceptance.

Nu E Power considers acquiring Blu Dot Systems for CAD $4.59m
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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cleantech
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shares
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renewable energy
Nu E Power has announced plans to acquire Blu Dot Systems, exchanging 8,500,000 shares valued at CAD $0.54 each, as part of its renewable energy strategy.

Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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investment
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entrepreneurship
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business support
Canada's government has announced an investment of over CAD $7.3 million towards eight projects aimed at boosting local businesses in Quebec's Outaouais and Laurentides regions.

Everyday People Financial settles debt with share issue
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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shares
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revenue management
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financial services
Everyday People Financial plans to issue 2,439,024 common shares to EAM Enterprises, settling USD $2 million of debt in a strategy to enhance liquidity.

Canada invests CAD $11 million in clean fuel projects
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
Marcus Powlowski has unveiled over CAD $11 million in funding for Canadian projects focused on advancing clean and alternative fuel technologies.

Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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sme
London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.

Canadian firms to boost AI investments significantly by 2025
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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open source
A recent IBM study reveals that 56% of Canadian IT leaders intend to boost AI investments in 2025, focusing on innovation and productivity amidst gradual ROI.

Canada invests CAD $988,100 in USask's Opus incubator
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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entrepreneurship
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canadian government
The Canadian Government has pledged nearly CAD $1 million to the Opus startup incubator at the University of Saskatchewan, boosting local tech entrepreneurship.