About Jake
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. Previously living in Edinburgh, he's back in his hometown of Toronto.
Stories by Jake
Exclusive: Adyen targets fragmented payments with Intelligent Money Movement
Yesterday
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fintech
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blockchain
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payment technologies
Adyen is positioning Intelligent Money Movement as a unified layer for payments, payouts and liquidity, targeting fragmented treasury systems.
6G in Canada: Terahertz research drives early work
Yesterday
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Canada's 6G research pushes terahertz signals and room-temperature detectors as Ericsson backs a measured 'fast follower' rollout.
Canada opens AI compute funding round for supercomputer
Yesterday
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Canada opens applications for a public AI supercomputer backed by AUD $890 million, aiming to keep computing power, data and decision-making at home.
On the table: Bill C-22 revives Canada's lawful access debate
3 days ago
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data protection
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encryption
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erp
Canada's Bill C-22 would let police confirm subscribers without a warrant, while forcing providers to retain data and build access tools for investigations.
NAV Canada report says drones to reshape low-level airspace
3 days ago
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robots
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smart cities
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drones
Canada's drone and advanced air mobility sector could add more than CAD $69B to GDP by 2045, but only with major infrastructure and traffic-management upgrades.
Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers
4 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Canada sets out cyber checks for defence suppliers, with annual self-assessments due from 2026 and tougher levels to follow in stages.
AtkinsRéalis, Hanwha Ocean sign Canada submarine pact
4 days ago
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supply chain
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rolls-royce
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national security
AtkinsRéalis, Hanwha Ocean seal MoU to explore Canadian submarine manufacturing, infrastructure and nuclear support under Ottawa defence strategy.
Hypertec's Ciara to make first NVIDIA OEM systems in Canada
5 days ago
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agricultural technology
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Ciara becomes Canada's first NVIDIA OEM partner to make AI servers domestically, in a boost for sovereign computing and local supply chains.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
5 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Banks are slowing AI rollouts as they prioritise process visibility, with Celonis arguing execution depends on understanding how work flows today.
Motorola Solutions buys Hyper AI 911 call handling solution
5 days ago
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saas
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biometrics
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cx
Motorola Solutions expands public safety AI with Hyper deal to automate non-emergency calls and ease pressure on understaffed dispatch centres.
Canadians tracking astronaut health with AI for lunar missions
Last week
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robots
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uc
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spacetech
Canadian researchers use AI to monitor astronaut health in real time as lunar mission planners seek better medical support beyond Earth.
Waterloo's Mappedin raises USD $24.5M for city-scale mapping
Last week
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smart cities
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data analytics
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digital twins
Mappedin secures USD $24.5 million from Edison Partners to push its indoor mapping platform beyond buildings and into city-scale deployments.
Neo Financial second FinTech to join Interac network
Last week
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fintech
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cx
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blockchain
Neo Financial becomes the second Canadian FinTech on Interac e-Transfer, boosting direct access for payments as the network opens to more providers.
Bill S-5 on the table: An attempt to end health data silos
Last week
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digital transformation
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iam
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cybersecurity
Canada's Health Minister Marjorie Michel has relaunched legislation to force medical software vendors to share patient records and curb blocking.
Canada's patent filings stall despite population boom
Last week
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physical security
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clean technologies
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it industry
Canada's patent filings have flatlined for years despite a surging population, with experts blaming investment barriers, brain drain and weak IP strategy.
Canada tech gender pay gaps persist after five years
Last week
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hcm
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licensing
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it department
Canada tech firms make little headway on women's representation or pay equity over five years, Mercer and TAP Network study finds.
Feds launch "AI readiness scorecard" for early-stage teams
Last week
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Canada's school of public service has launched an AI readiness scorecard to help teams judge which problems merit automation before spending on systems.
Feds back Vancouver life science sector with CAD $127M
Last week
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manufacturing
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supply chain
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ai
Canada deepens life sciences push with CAD $127m for Vancouver projects as Aspect Biosystems and Providence Health Care expand biomanufacturing and trials.
Canada's HVDC network stops short of coast-to-coast
This month
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
A national energy corridor may boost power sharing, but experts say fragmented provincial rules still block a coast-to-coast HVDC grid.
B.C. gets CAD $13.8M for AI, aerospace defence projects
This month
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spacetech
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drones
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surveillance
British Columbia secures CAD $13.8m in federal backing for five dual-use projects spanning satellites, drones and maritime safety.