About Jake
Jake MacAndrew
Interview Editor
Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key. Previously living in Edinburgh, he's back in his hometown of Toronto.
Stories by Jake - Page 7
Canada's modern tech threat: Cybercrime you can subscribe to
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybercrime-as-a-service is booming, lowering entry barriers and making sophisticated attacks accessible to more criminals worldwide.
Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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genai
Canada and Germany launch a Digital Alliance to deepen ties on AI, quantum tech and digital infrastructure, targeting higher productivity.
Exclusive: DocuWare's Marcin Pichur on AI-powered IDP evolution
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
DocuWare is set to announce its upcoming initiative promising new innovations in document management solutions.
Canadian CIOs juggle AI gains with shadow AI risks
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Canadian CIOs speed up AI adoption for productivity gains while racing to rein in shadow AI and meet strict data sovereignty demands.
VC compensation climbs, yet some gender gaps remain
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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venture capital
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parental leave
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pd
Median pay in Canadian venture capital rises, narrowing regional gaps, but senior roles still show a gender pay gap despite gains for women at junior levels.
Canadians embrace AI to plan smarter travel & stretch budgets
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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millennials
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.
Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
SecurEnvoy says flexible, phishing-resistant MFA is becoming essential as attackers increasingly exploit human error and regulatory pressure intensifies.
Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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martech
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cdp
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it department
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.
Meet the B.C. startup using AI to preserve fading languages
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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e-learning
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ai
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interactive learning
Language Foundry combines artificial intelligence and local knowledge to help learners revive and sustain shrinking Indigenous languages.
Chris Hadfield on fusion, AI, human ingenuity for the future
Sat, 29th Nov 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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ml
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.
Info-Tech: AI transformation needs real expectations, not speed
Sat, 29th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Businesses must temper expectations, as high hallucination rates, weak multi-step reasoning, and architectural complexity continue to derail AI projects.
Furble launches nationwide online platform for pet care
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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pharmaceuticals
Furble launches a Canadian online platform connecting pet owners to licensed pharmacies for prescriptions and pet care products delivered at home.
Accenture: Sovereign AI interest surges within Canada
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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data protection
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hpc
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ai
Canadian firms eye sovereign AI to boost data control, innovation, and national security, with 87% seeing significant value in these homegrown systems.
Canada's AI regulation that died: The story of AIDA
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
Canada's Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, part of Bill C-27, died in 2025, leaving the country without dedicated AI regulation despite billions invested.
Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances hybrid cloud & user experience
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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hybrid cloud
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mfa
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multi-cloud
Parallels has launched RAS 21.0, enhancing hybrid cloud management, security, and user experience for distributed workforces with multi-cloud support.
Automation to drive global cybercrime industrial age by 2026
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Cybercrime will enter its 'industrial age' with AI and automation enabling faster, larger-scale attacks and a more organised underground economy, says Fortinet.
TripleLift expands Pause Ads to more streaming platforms
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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martech
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digital entertainment
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streaming
TripleLift has expanded its Programmatic Pause Ads to Xumo and Plex widening CTV ad reach with interactive, non-interruptive formats.
QLEO quantum emulator gains GPU boost & full CUDA-Q support
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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hpc
QLEO quantum emulator now features GPU acceleration and full NVIDIA CUDA-Q support, boosting simulation speed over 100 times for researchers and developers.
Aconso unveils Insights tool to enhance HR data visibility
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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document management
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Aconso has launched aconso Insights, a new analytics tool that enhances HR data visibility and streamlines document workflows for global customers.
AI adoption to double ROI by 2026 amid rising cloud costs
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
AI adoption is set to double ROI by 2026 as businesses move to focused integration amid security challenges, says Harness Field CTO Martin Reynolds.