Canada stories - Page 2
Canada maps public priorities for new national AI plan
Last week
Canada distils record public input into priorities for a 2026 AI strategy, balancing innovation, security, sovereignty and public trust.
AI drives UK retail as shoppers embrace eCommerce tools
Last week
AI-powered tools are rapidly reshaping UK retail as most shoppers embrace chat-based assistants and retailers ramp up investment for 2026.
Quantum finance paper hits 1,000 citations milestone
Last week
Multiverse Computing’s quantum finance paper passes 1,000 citations, cementing its software-led approach as a rare standout beyond hardware.
United Rentals rolls out AI data agent with Snowflake
Last week
United Rentals deploys a Snowflake-powered AI data agent to let frontline staff query governed financial and operational metrics in plain English.
CIRO announces tiered crypto custody rules for dealers
Last week
Canada’s investment watchdog has unveiled a tiered crypto custody regime, tying asset limits to custodians’ capital, tech controls and oversight.
Lydian app brings crypto payments to Clover merchants
Last week
Lydian app lets Clover merchants accept crypto from 300+ digital assets at checkout while still being settled in local fiat currency.
David Owasi on turning missed calls into an AI business
Last week
After losing his job, David Owasi grew OutreachGenius into an AI call-handler for trades - and now has his sights set on space technology.
Owl Labs unveils Meeting Owl 5 Pro for hybrid rooms
Last week
Owl Labs launches Meeting Owl 5 Pro, a 360° hybrid room hub with HDMI, Ethernet and IT tools, starting at GBP £2,399 in the UK.
BSI launches first global standard for online age checks
Last week
BSI unveils the first global standard for online age checks, aiming to harmonise safety rules as countries consider tougher social media curbs.
Australian bosses bet on AI despite patchy pay-offs
Last week
Australian bosses double down on AI to cut costs, even as few see strong returns and rapid technological change fuels mounting pressure.
Canadian executives back AI despite global jitters
Last week
Canadian bosses bet big on AI for 2026 as global economic optimism lags, embracing autonomous agents while employees resist AI managers.
Canada’s extra cautious stablecoin path risks Web3 departure
Last week
Experts say the Stablecoin Act may be the right chance for Canada to catch up in the evolution of Web3 infrastructure.
UK online shipments climb as pet care leads growth
Last week
UK online parcels jumped 17% in late 2025 as pet care and beauty surged, even as fashion and homewares shipments slid, Scurri data shows.
Trusted data at heart of Canada’s global IDW drive
Last week
Canada marks International Development Week 2026 by spotlighting how trusted identity and high-quality data can unlock truly global partnerships.
Ricoh Canada buys ET Group to boost workplace tech
Last week
Ricoh Canada acquires Toronto-based ET Group to expand workplace tech, adding audiovisual design, hybrid meeting and managed services.
Affirm wins exclusive Expedia buy now, pay later deal
Last week
Affirm secures an exclusive multi-year deal to power Expedia’s US instalment travel payments, with a Canadian rollout to follow on select stays.
Hybrid lending model key to Canada’s financial future
Last month
Canada’s lending future is going hybrid as Money Mart doubles down on both mobile apps and 420-plus branches to widen access.
Intruder posts 81% enterprise ARR surge on AI, cloud push
Last month
London-based Intruder posts 81% surge in enterprise ARR as AI, cloud security and consolidation drive midmarket and enterprise demand.
Xanadu targets quantum data centre in Toronto ahead of IPO
Last month
Canadian quantum firm Xanadu says its first quantum data centre in Toronto could cut energy use dramatically for complex AI workloads.
Yubico adds self-service portal for YubiKey at scale
Last month
Yubico adds self-service YubiKey ordering and a revamped customer portal to ease large-scale, phishing-resistant passkey deployments.