About Jake
Jake MacAndrew
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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Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home
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martech
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cdp
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it department
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.
Meet the B.C. startup using AI to preserve fading languages
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e-learning
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ai
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interactive learning
Language Foundry combines artificial intelligence and local knowledge to help learners revive and sustain shrinking Indigenous languages.
Chris Hadfield on fusion, AI, human ingenuity for the future
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ai
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clean technologies
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ml
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.
Info-Tech: AI transformation needs real expectations, not speed
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Businesses must temper expectations, as high hallucination rates, weak multi-step reasoning, and architectural complexity continue to derail AI projects.
Furble launches nationwide online platform for pet care
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cx
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martech
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pharmaceuticals
Furble launches a Canadian online platform connecting pet owners to licensed pharmacies for prescriptions and pet care products delivered at home.
Zinit raises USD $8M to drive AI-led procurement change
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Zinit has raised USD $8 million to expand its AI-driven platform that automates procurement, cutting cycle times by 40% and boosting savings by 30%.
Accenture: Sovereign AI interest surges within Canada
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data protection
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hpc
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ai
Canadian firms eye sovereign AI to boost data control, innovation, and national security, with 87% seeing significant value in these homegrown systems.
Canada's AI regulation that died: The story of AIDA
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
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.
Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances hybrid cloud & user experience
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hybrid cloud
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mfa
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multi-cloud
Parallels has launched RAS 21.0, enhancing hybrid cloud management, security, and user experience for distributed workforces with multi-cloud support.
Straiker predicts shadow AI & agentic cyber threats in 2026
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Straiker warns that shadow AI projects and autonomous AI threats could escalate cyber risks, prompting firms to adopt new defence and workforce strategies.
Automation to drive global cybercrime industrial age by 2026
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Cybercrime will enter its ‘industrial age’ with AI and automation enabling faster, larger-scale attacks and a more organised underground economy, says Fortinet.
Australian ICT Leader David Skellern Earns 2025 Pearcey Medal
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wireless networks
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wifi
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hall of fame
Professor David Skellern wins 2025 Pearcey Medal for pioneering wireless networking; Sam Kroonenburg and Cathy Foley also honoured by Australian ICT industry.
Quobly & SEALSQ to embed post-quantum security in silicon
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iot security
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Quobly and SEALSQ have partnered to embed post-quantum security into silicon quantum processors, enhancing hardware defences against future cyber threats.
Seven key trends set to redefine cyber insurance by 2026
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
Spektrum Labs forecasts seven major trends to reshape cyber insurance by 2026, highlighting shifts in leadership, pricing, and technology use across the market.
UK cyber insurance premiums soar as identity controls tighten
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ransomware
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pam
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber insurance premiums for UK firms surge as insurers demand stronger identity controls and reward AI adoption to curb rising claims and risks.
TripleLift expands Pause Ads to more streaming platforms
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martech
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digital entertainment
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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.
Small businesses turn to embedded finance for Black Friday
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supply chain
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amazon
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smb
Small businesses boost Black Friday sales by 30% through embedded finance, securing fast funding via eCommerce platforms to overcome cash flow challenges.
QLEO quantum emulator gains GPU boost & full CUDA-Q support
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hyperscale
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dc
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hpc
QLEO quantum emulator now features GPU acceleration and full NVIDIA CUDA-Q support, boosting simulation speed over 100 times for researchers and developers.
Aconso unveils Insights tool to enhance HR data visibility
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document management
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data analytics
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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.
How Alibaba Cloud deploys eBPF for large-scale load balancing
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cloud services
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alibaba cloud
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application infrastructure
Alibaba Cloud’s Hermes framework uses eBPF to boost large-scale load balancing, cutting costs by 19% and handling over 10 million requests per second.