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Five startups win ABB's challenge with AI energy solutions
Unified Communications

Five startups win ABB's challenge with AI energy solutions

Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth
Social enterprise

Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth

Toronto startup Shuriii has been chosen for the Siakam EdTech Engine programme, aiming to revolutionise K-12 education with dynamic data-driven insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution
Digital Transformation

Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution

Singapore-based Pepper Cloud has won the Google AI Trailblazers Transformation Award 2024 for its innovative WhatsApp Sales CRM, as it expands into global markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Geotab report highlights rise in sustainable practices
Cartech

Geotab report highlights rise in sustainable practices

Geotab's latest Sustainability and Impact Report reveals a 39% rise in sustainable solution adoption, showcasing economic benefits alongside environmental goals.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
ECI Software lauded as a Great Place to Work in 2025
Human Capital Management

ECI Software lauded as a Great Place to Work in 2025

ECI Software Solutions has been recognised as a Certified Great Place to Work for 2025 across seven countries, celebrating its seventh consecutive year in the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack
Unified Communications

Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack

Nadene Serman, Global CTO of Infotrack, champions innovation and inclusion in tech, driving customer-first solutions across multiple nations.

By Melania Watson • 7 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Manulife engages 75% workforce with GenAI tools globally
Digital Transformation

Manulife engages 75% workforce with GenAI tools globally

Manulife reports that over 75% of its global workforce is now utilising its GenAI tools, including the newly launched ChatMFC, enhancing efficiency and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Buy Now Pay Later

Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL

A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Canadian online sales down as shoppers seek value & discounts
Marketing Technologies

Canadian online sales down as shoppers seek value & discounts

Canadian online retail sales fell 3% in Q1 2025, with average order values dropping amid cautious spending and rising promotional offers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
JOLT launches next-gen 50kW charger with faster free top-ups
Clean technologies

JOLT launches next-gen 50kW charger with faster free top-ups

JOLT has launched a new 50kW EV charger in Melbourne, doubling charging speed and offering 7kWh of free daily top-ups via the JOLT app.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Canadian firms achieve 43% ROI in generative AI adoption
Digital Transformation

Canadian firms achieve 43% ROI in generative AI adoption

Canadian organisations report a 43% ROI from generative AI initiatives, exceeding the global average of 41%, driven by cost savings and revenue gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 19th Apr 2025
OpenText powers BMO & Catalent digital transformation with AI
Private Cloud

OpenText powers BMO & Catalent digital transformation with AI

OpenText is enhancing information management through AI and cloud solutions in partnerships with BMO and Catalent Pharma to boost compliance and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty
EduTech

Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty

Google Cloud is expanding in Canada with a strong focus on AI, data sovereignty, and local partnerships, looking to serve a diverse range of sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Canadian AI startup wins NATO Innovation Hackathon
Artificial Intelligence

Canadian AI startup wins NATO Innovation Hackathon

Montreal-based Independent Robotics has triumphed at the NATO Innovation Hackathon, winning EUR €20,000 for its cutting-edge AI technology, AISRA.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
AI agents poised to enhance Canadian government services
Digital Transformation

AI agents poised to enhance Canadian government services

A Salesforce report reveals Canadians waste over 30 hours yearly on government services, highlighting calls for improved efficiency and AI-assisted support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition
EduTech

Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition

SAS has honoured exceptional educators worldwide, including Jacky Mo from the University of New South Wales, with the 2025 SAS Educator Award.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Social commerce gains ground in Canada amidst concerns
Online shopping

Social commerce gains ground in Canada amidst concerns

A recent SOTI report reveals that social commerce is reshaping Canadian retail, with 48% of consumers favouring it, though 74% voice security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
EY-Parthenon expands in Canada, invests USD $250 million in AI
Data Analytics

EY-Parthenon expands in Canada, invests USD $250 million in AI

EY-Parthenon expands across EY Canada's Strategy and Transactions practice, investing USD $250m in AI to boost M&A and strategic advisory services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025