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Ontario invests CAD $50 million to boost manufacturers' tech edge
Robotics

Ontario invests CAD $50 million to boost manufacturers' tech edge

Ontario commits CAD $50 million to support manufacturers adopting advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and 5G, boosting innovation and global competitiveness.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Varonis acquires SlashNext for up to USD $150 million to boost AI email security
Unified Communications

Varonis acquires SlashNext for up to USD $150 million to boost AI email security

Varonis has acquired AI-driven email security firm SlashNext for up to USD $150 million, enhancing its threat detection across emails and messaging platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
DXC forges AI collaborations to drive innovation in mobility sector
Robotics

DXC forges AI collaborations to drive innovation in mobility sector

DXC Technology has teamed up with three AI startups to enhance automotive and manufacturing innovation through advanced AI, aiming for real-world industry impact.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Oracle & Google Cloud boost AI with Gemini model access
Robotic Process Automation

Oracle & Google Cloud boost AI with Gemini model access

Oracle and Google Cloud expand partnership, offering Oracle customers direct access to Google's Gemini AI models via Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for enterprise applications.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Oracle & Google Cloud partner to deliver Gemini AI on OCI
Digital Transformation

Oracle & Google Cloud partner to deliver Gemini AI on OCI

Oracle and Google Cloud have partnered to offer Google's Gemini AI models via Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, enhancing AI access for UK businesses and global enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Chirag Modi named inaugural innovation intern at OpticIQ Lab
Generative AI

Chirag Modi named inaugural innovation intern at OpticIQ Lab

Chirag Modi, AI and Machine Learning MSc student, is the first innovation intern at Adelaide's OpticIQ Lab, blending academic study with security tech work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Sourcing video data for AI training: overcoming the challenges of scale, safety and representation
Smart Cities

Sourcing video data for AI training: overcoming the challenges of scale, safety and representation

AI-powered video analytics market will soar from USD $32bn in 2025 to over USD $133bn by 2030, driven by advances in data sourcing and privacy solutions.

By Rahul Yadav • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Jonathan Zanger named CTO to advance AI at Check Point
Firewalls

Jonathan Zanger named CTO to advance AI at Check Point

Jonathan Zanger appointed CTO at Check Point to lead AI-driven cyber security initiatives and advance automation across its Infinity Platform globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
AI Appreciation Day: Experts discuss business operations and transformation
Data Analytics

AI Appreciation Day: Experts discuss business operations and transformation

Experts highlight how asset-centric firms must adopt AI carefully using a Walk, Jog, Run approach to integrate transformation and governance effectively.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Brainfish raises USD $6.4m to expand AI support tech in US & globally
Customer Experience

Brainfish raises USD $6.4m to expand AI support tech in US & globally

Brainfish has raised USD $6.4m to expand its AI-powered customer support technology, establish a US HQ, and grow its global market presence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Milestone & Genoa launch EU-compliant AI for smart cities
Data Protection

Milestone & Genoa launch EU-compliant AI for smart cities

Milestone partners with Genoa to launch Project Hafnia, using NVIDIA tech to develop EU-compliant AI solutions for smarter, safer urban management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365
Unified Communications

Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365

Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Alibaba unveils Wan2.2-S2V, open-source speech-to-video tool
Artificial Intelligence

Alibaba unveils Wan2.2-S2V, open-source speech-to-video tool

Alibaba has launched Wan2.2-S2V, an open-source speech-to-video model that creates high-quality animated videos from single photos and audio clips.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
DroneShield posts record results as global counter-drone sales soar
Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield posts record results as global counter-drone sales soar

DroneShield posts record USD $72.3 million H1 revenue, up 210%, as global demand for counter-drone tech surges across key international markets.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Asset management leaders share insights on AI initiatives, challenges
Robotics

Asset management leaders share insights on AI initiatives, challenges

Asset management leaders from Australia and Asia Pacific reveal AI's role in transforming maintenance, forecasting, rostering and safety across industries.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Robotics roles drive AI salary growth as traditional jobs decline
Data Science

Robotics roles drive AI salary growth as traditional jobs decline

Robotics Software Engineer salaries in the UK have surged 51.7% to GBP £52,779, while traditional AI roles face notable salary declines amid market shifts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Fujitsu & Acer Medical to trial aiGait for early disease risk
Artificial Intelligence

Fujitsu & Acer Medical to trial aiGait for early disease risk

Fujitsu and Acer Medical are trialling aiGait, an AI service analysing elderly walking patterns to flag early disease risks like dementia in Taiwan care centres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025