Global stories

Brands face tariffs & fulfilment hurdles ahead of peak season

Brands face rising tariffs and fulfilment challenges this holiday peak, with 87% hiking US prices and only 31% confident in cross-border delivery plans.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

Bow River & Data Squared team up for auditable AI analytics

Bow River Solutions and Data Squared have partnered to deliver auditable AI analytics for regulated industries, enhancing transparency and trust in North America.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Human Capital Management

UNiDAYS appoints Mona Akiki Chief People Officer for global growth

UNiDAYS taps Mona Akiki as Chief People Officer to drive global growth and enhance culture for its 250-strong London-based workforce.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Risk & Compliance

Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires

Healix International bolsters its Asia-Pacific expansion with key appointments in Melbourne to enhance risk and healthcare solutions across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Global economy

US leads decline in global business hotel bookings in early 2025

Global business hotel bookings fell 5.35% in H1 2025, led by a 10.65% US decline amid tariff uncertainty and reduced advance planning.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub platform for Australia launch

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched its Rainbow Hub cloud platform in Australia, enhancing unified communications for businesses via local partnerships.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Marketing Technologies

AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth

The SCORES Network and Code and Theory launched 'Find Your Feet,' an AI-crafted campaign blending sport and poetry to inspire youth growth and confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Stories from other regions

Digital Transformation

Vooban launches AI & cybersecurity divisions to boost adoption

Vooban has launched Vooban Labs and Vooban Cyber to advance AI innovation and cybersecurity, meeting rising Canadian business demands.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Data Privacy

TELUS launches Canada's first sovereign AI factory in Quebec

TELUS has opened Canada's first fully sovereign AI centre in Rimouski, Quebec, offering secure, locally controlled AI compute power and data residency.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Firewalls

AI demand fuels growth for Canadian MSPs amid security gaps

AI interest boosts growth for Canadian MSPs, with 82% seeing gains; yet only 40% have deployed AI cybersecurity agents, revealing a readiness gap.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Cartech

Loblaw & Gatik expand GTA autonomous truck partnership

The two companies expand their partnership to deploy 50 autonomous trucks across Toronto by 2026, revolutionising local grocery distribution with AI technology.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Marketing Technologies

YouTube launches new hub to boost brand-creator ties in Canada

YouTube Canada has launched new tools, including the Creator Partnerships Hub and BrandConnect API, to boost collaboration between brands and creators.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

AI & specialisation fuel high-performer growth in software channel

AI adoption and focused specialisation drive high-performing software channel partners, delivering over 20% revenue growth and stronger customer advocacy worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Marketing Technologies

Survey says only 40% of Canadian workplaces ready for AI

A survey reveals Canadian workers are concerned about AI readiness and upskilling, with just 40% feeling their workplaces are prepared for AI integration.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Supply Chain

Tre'dish expands grocery range, launches price transparency app

Tre'dish expands grocery range to over 4,000 items and launches an app offering real-time price comparisons for affordable shopping in Greater Toronto.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Half of Canadians use AI at work but lack training & confidence

Nearly half of Canadians use AI at work, but only 12% have formal training, highlighting a significant skills and confidence gap in the workforce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

BDO Canada named Major Player in IDC Canadian AI services report

BDO Canada has been named a Major Player in IDC's Canadian AI services 2025 report, highlighting its growing role in practical, scalable AI solutions nationwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Crypto

Interac opens e-Transfer network to more PSPs under new rules

Interac has opened its e-Transfer network to more PSPs registered under Canada's new Retail Payment Activities Act, broadening access and innovation in digital payments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Data Protection

From North Korea to Telegram: Canadian cybercrime-as-a-service

Canada is under daily cyberattack, says RCMP's Chris Lynam, as cybercrime-as-a-service fuels AI-driven scams targeting all sectors.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025

DevOps

Canadian organisations target USD $25M in savings with AI in mainframes

Eighty-six per cent of Canadian organisations adopting AI in mainframes aim to save over USD $25 million, boosting security, fraud detection, and optimisation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025