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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.

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Canada's modern tech threat: Cybercrime you can subscribe to

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Cybercrime-as-a-service is booming, lowering entry barriers and making sophisticated attacks accessible to more criminals worldwide.
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Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Canada and Germany launch a Digital Alliance to deepen ties on AI, quantum tech and digital infrastructure, targeting higher productivity.
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Exclusive: DocuWare's Marcin Pichur on AI-powered IDP evolution

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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DocuWare is set to announce its upcoming initiative promising new innovations in document management solutions.
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Canadian CIOs juggle AI gains with shadow AI risks

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Canadian CIOs speed up AI adoption for productivity gains while racing to rein in shadow AI and meet strict data sovereignty demands.
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VC compensation climbs, yet some gender gaps remain

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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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.
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Canadians embrace AI to plan smarter travel & stretch budgets

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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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.
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Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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SecurEnvoy says flexible, phishing-resistant MFA is becoming essential as attackers increasingly exploit human error and regulatory pressure intensifies.
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Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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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.
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Meet the B.C. startup using AI to preserve fading languages

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Language Foundry combines artificial intelligence and local knowledge to help learners revive and sustain shrinking Indigenous languages.
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Chris Hadfield on fusion, AI, human ingenuity for the future

Sat, 29th Nov 2025
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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.
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Info-Tech: AI transformation needs real expectations, not speed

Sat, 29th Nov 2025
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Businesses must temper expectations, as high hallucination rates, weak multi-step reasoning, and architectural complexity continue to derail AI projects.
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Furble launches nationwide online platform for pet care

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Furble launches a Canadian online platform connecting pet owners to licensed pharmacies for prescriptions and pet care products delivered at home.
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Accenture: Sovereign AI interest surges within Canada

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Canadian firms eye sovereign AI to boost data control, innovation, and national security, with 87% seeing significant value in these homegrown systems.
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Canada's AI regulation that died: The story of AIDA

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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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.
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Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances hybrid cloud & user experience

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Parallels has launched RAS 21.0, enhancing hybrid cloud management, security, and user experience for distributed workforces with multi-cloud support.
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Automation to drive global cybercrime industrial age by 2026

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Cybercrime will enter its 'industrial age' with AI and automation enabling faster, larger-scale attacks and a more organised underground economy, says Fortinet.
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TripleLift expands Pause Ads to more streaming platforms

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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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.
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QLEO quantum emulator gains GPU boost & full CUDA-Q support

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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QLEO quantum emulator now features GPU acceleration and full NVIDIA CUDA-Q support, boosting simulation speed over 100 times for researchers and developers.
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Aconso unveils Insights tool to enhance HR data visibility

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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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.
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AI adoption to double ROI by 2026 amid rising cloud costs

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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AI adoption is set to double ROI by 2026 as businesses move to focused integration amid security challenges, says Harness Field CTO Martin Reynolds.