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Vistar Media launches free global DOOH creative certification
Digital Signage

Vistar Media launches free global DOOH creative certification

Vistar Media has launched a free global certification to boost marketers' skills in strategic creative for digital out-of-home advertising campaigns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion AWS sales, wins top awards
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion AWS sales, wins top awards

CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales and wins top AWS global and regional security partner awards in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
LabelBlind secures USD $500,000 to boost global food labelling
Software-as-a-Service

LabelBlind secures USD $500,000 to boost global food labelling

LabelBlind raises USD $500,000 seed funding to expand its AI-driven food labelling platform across 30+ global markets, speeding compliance and exports.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure
Digital Transformation

New coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure

Tech giants and data centre groups form a national coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure, AI growth and investment strategy.

By Melania Watson • 7 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway
Gaming

Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway

Intel launches a Canada laptop guide from CAD $399.99 to CAD $2,199.99, bundling select gaming models with a free blockbuster PC title.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum
Digital Transformation

Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum

Canada and Germany launch a Digital Alliance to deepen ties on AI, quantum tech and digital infrastructure, targeting higher productivity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Canadian CIOs juggle AI gains with shadow AI risks
Private Cloud

Canadian CIOs juggle AI gains with shadow AI risks

Canadian CIOs speed up AI adoption for productivity gains while racing to rein in shadow AI and meet strict data sovereignty demands.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI
Platform-as-a-Service

ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI

ServiceNow to pour CAD $110 million into Canadian AI, building local infrastructure, a Centre of Excellence and 100 skilled jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Zepz to launch stablecoin Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge globally
Crypto

Zepz to launch stablecoin Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge globally

Zepz will launch stablecoin-linked Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge, enabling global daily spending of digital dollars from early 2026 in markets including Australia and the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Google reveals Canada's hottest 2025 searches from sport to politics
Sports

Google reveals Canada's hottest 2025 searches from sport to politics

Google's 2025 Canadian search trends highlight the Blue Jays' World Series run, major political shifts, and cultural moments shaping the nation's year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Canadians embrace AI to plan smarter travel & stretch budgets
Risk & Compliance

Canadians embrace AI to plan smarter travel & stretch budgets

Nearly half of Canadian travellers now use AI tools to plan trips, helping them avoid the US and stretch budgets amid rising costs and global uncertainties.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Canadian firms embrace AI & efficiency to counter tariff pressures
Data Analytics

Canadian firms embrace AI & efficiency to counter tariff pressures

Canadian firms are embracing AI and operational efficiency to offset tariff pressures, boosting optimism for growth and hiring in 2026 despite economic uncertainty.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Canadian SMEs face hurdles in green finance & reporting drive
Power / Energy

Canadian SMEs face hurdles in green finance & reporting drive

Canadian SMEs prioritise sustainability but face challenges in accessing green finance and formal reporting, with only 5% securing funding despite high ambition.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends among Canadians in 2025
Gaming

K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends among Canadians in 2025

K-pop tracks and gaming content dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, highlighting the country's diverse music and creator communities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home
Marketing Technologies

Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home

Canadian merger and acquisition activity is set to surge in 2026 as domestic startups gain favour, driven by local firms seeking labour-saving tech solutions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends for Canadians in 2025
Gaming

K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends for Canadians in 2025

K-pop and gaming dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, with hit songs and creators shaping a diverse digital cultural landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Meet the B.C. startup using AI to preserve fading languages
eLearning

Meet the B.C. startup using AI to preserve fading languages

Language Foundry combines artificial intelligence and local knowledge to help learners revive and sustain shrinking Indigenous languages.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Chris Hadfield on fusion, AI, human ingenuity for the future
Artificial Intelligence

Chris Hadfield on fusion, AI, human ingenuity for the future

The Canadian retired astronaut and former ISS commander shared his experiences and how to apply them to sustainable tech at Info-Tech LIVE in Montreal.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 29th Nov 2025