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Wealthsimple launches AI assistant, stablecoin buy, pro trade
The launch broadens access to faster payments and trading tools for more than 4 million Canadians, with some features arriving in 2027.
Sabre event spotlights defence supply chain readiness
Canadian manufacturers eyeing defence contracts may need stronger digital controls, as Sabre's event highlights cybersecurity, ERP and AI readiness.
Upstream Works launches Totalix via partner network
The platform will be sold through more than 50 partners from December 1, aiming to cut contact centre changes to same-day tasks for customers.
BDO Canada teams up with ServiceNow on AI governance
Canadian firms struggling to turn AI trials into profit may gain tighter controls as BDO Canada and ServiceNow join forces on governance.
SAP Concur Canada flags grey areas in travel claims
Canadian firms risk slower reimbursements and weaker oversight unless they tighten expense rules around food delivery, lounge access and tips.
Canadian small business sales rise 2% as Alberta leads
Higher oil prices helped lift Canadian small business sales 2.0% in the September quarter, though growth remained below historical norms.
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.
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Auckland's engineers are shaping Lightspeed's products worldwide, as the company expands AI tools and keeps key leadership in New Zealand.
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By tackling integration and governance hurdles, the new engineering model aims to help enterprises move agentic AI customer service projects into production faster.
Xero expands Chaney partnership with Melio payments
The move could simplify cross-border giving and bill payment for churches, while helping Chaney & Associates add about 50 clients a year.
SugarAI launches AI tools to sharpen sales actions
Sales teams in manufacturing and distribution will get clearer next-step prompts as SugarAI folds CRM and ERP data into its new tools.
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Professional services firms can now query their finance and delivery data in natural language, cutting delays that slow decisions on margins and staffing.
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The shift boosts Cloudinary's standing as brands race to automate image and video management across websites, apps and marketing channels.
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