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Blackline Safety fits sniffer dogs with GPS gas monitors, pairing canine noses with connected tech to track leaks for rural utilities.

Canada backs new compact neutron monitor with CAD $5.5 million to protect astronauts on deep-space missions to the Moon and Mars.

AXL and PUSH Media launch STRATIS, an agentic AI “OS” giving marketers a unified, human-governed hub for real-time decisions across channels.

AI-powered cyberattacks are rising sharply, leaving Canadian businesses exposed as legacy systems meet rapid AI adoption and automated threats.

Xero launches App Store Power Lists to spotlight top referred apps, boosting discovery for small businesses and reach for developers.

Ride-hailing brand Hopp has launched its Hopp for Business corporate travel service across Toronto and the wider Greater Toronto Area.

Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.

AI is driving sharp rises in cyber spend, yet boards still see it as the easiest line to cut when budgets come under pressure.

Hijacked Google Ads accounts are serving bogus installers that trick Mac users into running MacSync stealer via fake Evernote guides.

OpenAI's move to add ads to ChatGPT in the US is sparking Canadian fears over trust, data use and a possible ad-driven AI future.

TCL tops Winter Olympics sponsor surge in UK, driving a 30% jump in open-internet engagement, ahead of Deloitte and Omega.

General Magic secures USD $7.2m to grow SMS-based AI agents that cut insurance quote times to minutes and slash inbound calls by 30%.

Aviva has named Chris Cochrane as its next group Chief Information Officer, with his appointment due to take effect in summer 2026.

CVCA: Canadian venture capital slid in 2025 even as private equity soared to CAD $57.5 billion, fuelled by a handful of mega-deals.

As facial analytics quietly spread through public spaces, Canadians face urgent questions over privacy, consent and digital surveillance.

Royal Bank of Canada creates AI Group reporting to CEO, targeting up to CAD $1 billion in AI-driven enterprise value by 2027.

Videotron is expanding its deal with Samsung to deploy a cloud-native 4G and 5G core, backing its national growth and Fizz brand rollout.

Cayosoft posts 76% ARR jump for 2025 as identity recovery demand soars and it wins major public sector and enterprise customers.

Google.org is investing over CAD $1.4 million in Kids Help Phone and Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada to bolster youth online safety programs.

TD's head of intellectual property explains why patents have become central to banking innovation, from mobile to responsible AI.