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Canadian SMEs boost AI spend as productivity woes bite

Productivity pressures are forcing Canadian SMEs to pair cautious hiring with heavier AI spending, even as optimism about growth stays firm.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month

Data Analytics

Canadian small business sales fall for third quarter

Cash-flow pressures are mounting for Canadian small firms, with Xero data showing sales fell 0.6% year on year in the June quarter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers

Half of Canadian C-suite leaders say cyber threats could force a major strategy shift next year as AI widens risk and scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

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Space

NZAero restarts CT-4 production after Thailand deal

Export revenue of tens of millions of dollars is in sight as the Waikato aircraft maker resumes its CT-4 Airtrainer line after a Thai deal.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Outsized names Martin Bouroncle as ANZ Managing Director

Australia's fast-growing financial services market has prompted Outsized to appoint Martin Bouroncle as managing director for ANZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Smaller firms use AI training to recruit & keep staff

Smaller employers are using AI training to win recruits and keep staff, with 53% citing satisfaction and retention as the key payoff.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Human Capital Management

Account Executive pay spans vast range in Australia

Candidates can face pay gaps of more than GBP £100,000 for the same title, with Sydney roles paid 17% more than Melbourne ones.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Ireland AI Office warns employers on staff training

Employers now face proof-of-training checks as Ireland's AI Office enforces EU rules on staff using artificial intelligence at work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month

Robotics

Reimagine Robotics emerges with AI platform for workers

Factory staff can now train robots without specialist coding, as the London-Sydney startup targets faster automation in manufacturing and electronics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Endra opens London, US offices after USD $50 million raise

The new capital will fund Endra's push into AI software for building engineers as labour shortages and tight deadlines strain projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

UK firms move beyond AI pilots, Vention survey finds

UK companies are spending more on AI training and partnerships, yet more than a third still cannot prove its business value.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Risk & Compliance

HDI Global boosts earnings & steps up US expansion

Higher first-half earnings and a lower combined ratio are underpinning a broader push to grow HDI Global's US large-corporate business.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Nominations open for everywoman in Technology Awards

Against a backdrop of AI-driven job losses and skills shortages, the 2027 awards aim to spotlight women whose work could widen tech talent.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Human Capital Management

eCapital UK appoints Camilla Woodrow as Head of HR

Growing demand for larger funding lines has prompted eCapital UK to strengthen its people strategy with a senior HR hire.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Human Capital Management

Irish workers boost AI skills amid job security fears

More than two in five Irish professionals now fear AI could affect their jobs, even as most remain confident their skills will still count in three years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month