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Bell Canada launches autonomous Security Operations Centre
Firewalls

Bell Canada launches autonomous Security Operations Centre

Bell launches Bell Cyber to unify AI-driven cybersecurity services, boosting enterprise protection with an autonomous Security Operations Centre in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
As companies insource to AI, workers skill up or switch out
Artificial Intelligence

As companies insource to AI, workers skill up or switch out

With outsourcing fading, workers must retrain to thrive in evolving industries or risk falling behind in today's shifting job market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025
TELUS acquires TELUS Digital to integrate AI & SaaS
Software-as-a-Service

TELUS acquires TELUS Digital to integrate AI & SaaS

TELUS plans to buy all remaining shares of TELUS Digital for USD $539 million, valuing the deal at USD $2.9 billion to boost AI and SaaS capabilities.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Canadian tech job postings fall 19% as AI reshapes hiring
Hyperscale

Canadian tech job postings fall 19% as AI reshapes hiring

Canadian tech job postings have dropped 19% since early 2020, reflecting a post-pandemic slowdown influenced by AI and broader economic trends.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
Draganfly eyes key role in Canada's USD $2 billion Ukraine aid
Drones

Draganfly eyes key role in Canada's USD $2 billion Ukraine aid

Draganfly positions itself to support Canada's USD $2 billion military aid to Ukraine with advanced drones and electronic warfare technologies worth over USD $220 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
Photonic receives CAD $1 million grant for NORAD quantum tech
Quantum Computing

Photonic receives CAD $1 million grant for NORAD quantum tech

Photonic says the grant will go towards its advanced quantum repeater and networking tech supporting NORAD's defence modernisation across North America.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Cohere raises USD $500 million to drive secure enterprise AI
AI Security

Cohere raises USD $500 million to drive secure enterprise AI

Cohere secures USD $500 million, reaching a USD $6.8 billion valuation to expand secure AI solutions for enterprises and governments globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Canada's new space race is about one main thing: Satellites
Unified Communications

Canada's new space race is about one main thing: Satellites

Canada is accelerating its space ambitions, aiming to lead the next era of space exploration with innovative technology and bold missions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Bell offers free Perplexity Pro AI to customers in Canada
Network Infrastructure

Bell offers free Perplexity Pro AI to customers in Canada

Bell partners with Perplexity to offer eligible Canadian customers free 12-month access to Perplexity Pro AI, valued at nearly CAD $300.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Ericsson EWS' Jason Falovo on Canada's 5G evolution
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Ericsson EWS' Jason Falovo on Canada's 5G evolution

Jason Falovo of EWS discusses the rapid expansion and opportunities in Canada's booming 5G market, highlighting key industry insights and growth potential.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Tech jobs in Canada set for continued growth, says report
Data Analytics

Tech jobs in Canada set for continued growth, says report

Tech jobs in Canada are set to grow 1.4% in 2025, reaching 1.46 million workers as software, cybersecurity and AI roles expand nationwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Strengthening Indigenous sovereignty, claiming data back
Generative AI

Strengthening Indigenous sovereignty, claiming data back

Animikii and One Feather champion Indigenous data sovereignty by embedding Indigenous values into cloud tools and data governance.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
$77M boost from feds funds high-speed Internet to rural BC
Digital divide

$77M boost from feds funds high-speed Internet to rural BC

Federal and provincial governments pledge 77m to extend high-speed internet to 6,900 rural and Indigenous homes across British Columbia.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
TELUS backs Cogeco mobile launch with network deal, $2bn plan
Unified Communications

TELUS backs Cogeco mobile launch with network deal, $2bn plan

TELUS will support Cogeco's mobile launch in Ontario and Quebec via a wholesale network deal, backed by TELUS' $2bn investment plan.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
TELUS to invest CAD $2 billion in Ontario & Quebec broadband
Unified Communications

TELUS to invest CAD $2 billion in Ontario & Quebec broadband

TELUS will invest CAD $2 billion over five years to expand broadband fibre and wireless infrastructure across Ontario and Quebec, boosting connectivity and digital services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
AI boom accelerates tech, may leave women & interns behind
Artificial Intelligence

AI boom accelerates tech, may leave women & interns behind

Women and interns face greater disadvantages as reliance on AI grows; equal training for all demographics is needed, says new report.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Two Canadians raise USD $6.3 million for AI automation in 911 calls
Artificial Intelligence

Two Canadians raise USD $6.3 million for AI automation in 911 calls

Hyper launches AI technology to manage non-emergency 9-1-1 calls, easing dispatcher workload, after raising USD $6.3 million funding.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Cooling the cloud, conserving Canada's water at data centres
Hyperscale

Cooling the cloud, conserving Canada's water at data centres

Canada is innovating cloud cooling technologies to significantly reduce water usage, aiming to conserve precious resources amid growing demand.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott
EduTech

Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott

John Abbott College in Quebec boosts teaching flexibility and capacity with Kramer's AV over IP, enabling adaptable, networked classrooms without major construction.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025