eCommerceNews Canada - Technology news for digital commerce decision-makers

Canada
Avanade urges firms to use AI to remake business models
Featured • Microsoft

Avanade urges firms to use AI to remake business models

about 5 hours ago

Most firms are still using AI for efficiency, but Avanade says only 17% have redesigned their operating model around it.

Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
JOSEPH GABRIEL LAGONSIN News Editor

Canadian stories

More local news →
Digital marketing

Generative AI lifts Canadian holiday email orders fourfold

Canadian marketers saw generative AI emails deliver four times the order and conversion rates over the holiday peak, according to Mailchimp data.

about 9 hours ago · Raphael Veloso
Closed Circuit Television

Toronto Zoo links orangutan enclosure fences to security

Staff will now receive instant alerts if orangutan fence wires are touched, helping Toronto Zoo verify incidents before animals are at risk.

1 day ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Xero

Dext launches payments in Canada for QuickBooks & Xero

Canadian QuickBooks Online and Xero users can now process supplier and expense payments in one workflow, after beta users handled more than USD $2 million.

1 day ago · Karen Joy Bacudo
Productivity

Payments Canada approves six new members as Rail nears

The approvals expand direct access to Canada's payment rails as the Real-Time Rail nears, with six firms set to seek participation in 2026.

5 days ago · Karen Joy Bacudo
Digital wallets

Global Payments to add Interac Konek to Canada network

Canadian merchants will gain a lower-cost bank-based checkout option as Global Payments broadens payments choice across thousands of sites nationwide.

8 days ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Samsung

Canadians say technology speeds work but adds digital toil

Canadians are increasingly frustrated by notifications, app switching and information overload, even as three-quarters say technology speeds their work.

9 days ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Investigation

Real-time rail payments bring Canada into hold-free economy

Consumers and businesses will be able to move money in seconds outside banking hours when Payments Canada launches the RTR next quarter.

about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Real-time rail payments bring Canada into hold-free economy

Editor Interviews

Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.

Expert Opinions

More opinions →

Latest News

More news →

Our Editorial Team

Every story is shaped by real people: journalists, editors and contributors.
More team members →
David Shilovsky

David Shilovsky

Interview Editor

David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.

Donovan Jackson

Donovan Jackson

Interview Editor

Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with TechDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.

Jake MacAndrew

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.

Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin

Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin

News Editor

A passionate gamer with a strong love for manga, webtoons, and binge-worthy series. With one year of professional experience in editing and publishing, bringing a sharp editorial eye and a deep appreciation for storytelling, focusing on creating and refining content that connects with modern audiences.

Karen Joy Bacudo

Karen Joy Bacudo

Finance Editor

Karen wears two hats with us, balancing her role as an editor while assisting with our finances and accounting. This means she has her finger on the pulse whether its writing content or reconciling numbers. On both sides she brings the same level of accuracy and precision.

Mara Sugue

Mara Sugue

News Editor

Mara is a writer and editor from Manila with a background in the social sciences. Her work in writing and editorial has taken her across a range of subjects, and it's this variety that keeps her interested in what she does. Outside of work, she can usually be found with a book, planning her next trip or at the climbing gym.

Analyst Insights

Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
More insights →