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Asset Panda launches Canadian data hosting for clients
The move should help Canadian public-sector and regulated customers adopt the asset management platform without moving records, files or backups abroad.
One in three Canadians targeted by scam, survey finds
Banks and phone firms face pressure to do more, as 34 per cent of Canadians say they were targeted by a scam in the past year.
Structural Battery Company joins UK-Canada incubator
The start-up will gain Canadian customers and testing support as it seeks faster sales of its load-bearing battery technology in defence and aerospace.
Devolutions launches venture arm for IT software investments
The move gives Devolutions a formal way to back IT tools and managed service providers, with deals so far worth USD $500,000 to USD $3 million.
Toronto Zoo links orangutan enclosure fences to security
Staff will now receive instant alerts if orangutan fence wires are touched, helping Toronto Zoo verify incidents before animals are at risk.
Ricoh Canada wins ENERGY STAR electronics award again
The sixth win since 2019 underlines Ricoh Canada's push to boost certified devices and dealer training as it courts environmentally minded buyers.
Real-time rail payments bring Canada into hold-free economy
Consumers and businesses will be able to move money in seconds outside banking hours when Payments Canada launches the RTR next quarter.
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Kyndryl's Umair Dinarwala says Canadian firms have the ambition to modernise, but budgets, resistance to change and capacity hold them back.
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Zoho Canada expands vertical approach in municipal government
Zoho Canada's Gary Yorke says municipalities need departments to share a directory and data infrastructure to make AI work for residents.
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Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.
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Keeper launches Freshservice workflow for access requests
It aims to cut delays and keep access approvals inside audited tickets, instead of forcing IT teams to move between separate systems.
Ledger launches Atom security device for AI & crypto
It is aimed at people approving payments, identities and AI tasks on mobiles, with hardware controls designed to block spyware and mistakes.
Commvault adds Microsoft 365 tools to spot safe backups
The new add-ons aim to help businesses avoid restoring infected files after cyberattacks, as Microsoft 365 remains a prime target for ransomware.
Proofpoint to buy Varonis in USD $6.3 billion deal
Varonis shareholders will receive USD $49.75 a share in cash, valuing the data security group at a 52% premium and taking it private.
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Fastly named Leader in IDC MarketScape WAAP assessment
The recognition may help Fastly win business as firms seek to curb bot traffic, API abuse and fragmented defences across online services.
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Omnissa launches AI tools as endpoint use surges 1,000%
Three-quarters of AI assistant use was unsanctioned, underscoring why enterprises are turning to tighter controls as adoption jumps nearly 1,000% year on year.
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Reco raises USD $55 million as AI agent security grows
Backers are betting that enterprise AI oversight will need sharper tools, as the security software company brings total funding to USD $140 million.
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Airrived named leader in IDC MarketScape for AI SOC
The recognition may boost Airrived's visibility as security teams seek AI tools that can cut alert backlogs without losing human oversight.
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