The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence

2026 · Canadian Edition

Also known as AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, reshaping business operations, enhancing customer experiences, and driving innovation across sectors globally and in Australasia. From the surge in AI-driven cybersecurity threats and the adoption of AI in cloud infrastructure to the integration of generative AI in customer service, marketing, and financial sectors, this dynamic field demands close attention.

Experts emphasise the critical role of robust data management and infrastructure in successfully leveraging AI technologies, while organisations face challenges including skill gaps, ethical considerations, and regulatory developments. As AI adoption accelerates, businesses must balance innovation with security, sustainability, and human-centric strategies to thrive in this evolving landscape.

Readers exploring this tag will gain insights into the latest AI trends, practical applications, organisational strategies, technological advancements, and the collaborative efforts shaping the future of AI. Understanding these developments is essential for anyone interested in the impact of artificial intelligence on business, technology, and society.

Canadian Artificial Intelligence news
Analyst Insights
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
IoT Analytics · AI · SaaS
Last week
Rafay & Argentum AI strike software orchestration deal
Gartner · AI · Virtualisation
Last week
Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50
Gartner · AI · Endpoint Protection
Last week
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Gartner · AI · UC
Last week
Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice
IDC · AI · Digital Transformation
Last week
Reviews
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone
Mobile gaming
Last month
Expert columns
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
Last week
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last week
Why the next phase of AI adoption will be determined less by models and more by data foundations
By Will LaForest of Confluent
Last week
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
By Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
This month
World Backup Day 2026: In the age of AI, what are you really backing up?
By Robert Falzon of Check Point Software Canada
This month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
By Alexey Navolokin of AMD
Last month
Data governance vs. data quality: Which comes first in 2026?
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last month
Agentic AI demands stronger cyber security governance
By Steve Giguere of Check Point Software Technologies
Last month
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
By OpenSearch
Last month
From fragmentation to focus: Can one security framework simplify compliance?
By Sam Peters of IO
Last month
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
By Kristina Holt of Foot Anstey
Last month
The zero-click future: How to optimize your email strategy for AI
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Last month
The pros and cons of AI in content generation: all you need to know
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
Interviews
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
Canadians tracking astronaut health with AI for lunar missions
Discussing Robotics
Last week
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
Discussing Hackers
Last week
University Health Network advances AI-driven surgical care
Discussing Data Analytics
Last month
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Discussing Productivity
Last month
Recent news
Niagara Catholic & Nelson boost Indigenous lesson support
About EdTech
Last week
Agoyu wins patent for AI moving quotes app in Puerto Rico
About Digitalisation
Last week
AI agents expose major API security gap, Salt warns
About Manufacturing
Last week
Wasabi buys Seagate's Lyve Cloud business in storage push
About Storage
Last week
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
About Firewalls
Last week
Sidetrade launches AI-native plan with three new products
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender
About Firewalls
Last week
Atlassian adds AI visuals & partner agents to Confluence
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
Vultr named NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud after Blackwell tests
About Storage
Last week
AI skincare searches surge as consumers seek guidance
About Online shopping
Last week
System1 adds AI-led tools to Test Your Ad platform
About Data Analytics
Last week
Minor Hotels unveils global AI platform with Google
About Unified Communications
Last week
Remote acquires Bravas to add identity & device management
About Workplace
Last week
Atlassian adds AI Remix & partner agents to Confluence
About Business Intelligence
Last week
MSPs face AI adoption hurdle over governance rules
About Cloud Services
Last week
Job moves
ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America
Move at ADAPTOVATE
Last week
Freshworks names Vahalia to lead global partner push
Move at Freshworks
Last week
Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud
Move at Unisys
Last week
Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee
Move at Cisco
Last week
Rithum appoints Mausam Bhatt as Chief Product Officer
Move at Google
Last week
Delinea names Scott Goree to lead global partner strategy
Move at Cisco
This month
Upwind hires ex-Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan
Move at PayPal
This month
Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer
Move at SYSPRO
This month
Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows
Move at Yubico
Last month
Mediaocean appoints Guy Kuperman as Chief Strategy Officer
Move at Retail media
Last month
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