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 capabilities 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
Your employees are using AI. Where’s your policy?
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
As AI reshapes industries, having a clear AI policy is crucial for businesses to manage risks effectively, say experts.
LexisNexis launches Protégé, AI tool automating legal work
3 days ago
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document management
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ecm
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martech
LexisNexis has launched its Protégé AI tool in Canada, enhancing legal document drafting and research with secure, agentic artificial intelligence technology.
Exclusive: Salesforce 'Agentforce 3' assists SMBs with AI adoption
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce's Adam Alfano reveals how SMBs are embracing AI technology to drive innovation and growth in a rapidly evolving market.
AI boom accelerates tech, may leave women & interns behind
4 days ago
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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internships
Women and interns face greater disadvantages as reliance on AI grows; equal training for all demographics is needed, says new report.
Henon unveils "zero-error" AI agent for equity analytics
4 days ago
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data analytics
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fintech
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ai
Henon launches HenonGPT, an AI toolkit providing precise, error-free financial data and insights for private equity and credit firms.
Two Canadians raise USD $6.3 million for AI automation in 911 calls
4 days ago
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ai
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public sector
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emergency services
Hyper launches AI technology to manage non-emergency 9-1-1 calls, easing dispatcher workload, after raising USD $6.3 million funding.
Dig Insights acquires OneCliq to boost AI-powered analysis
5 days ago
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ai
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instagram
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social media
Toronto-based AI platform OneCliq is set to enhance Dig's real-time analysis of social media trends and consumer sentiment.
Cooling the cloud, conserving Canada’s water at data centres
6 days ago
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Canada is innovating cloud cooling technologies to significantly reduce water usage, aiming to conserve precious resources amid growing demand.
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Exclusive: Elevate meets increased DC demand with integrated solutions platform
6 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Elevate has formed strategic partnerships to meet growing demand for data centres, aiming to expand its capacity and enhance service delivery.
Canada will use AI to enhance mineral exploration in NWT
Last week
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Canada and Northwest Territories partner to use AI and digital tech for exploring northern mineral resources, boosting sustainable investment and Indigenous collaboration.
NCP recommends Genetec elaborate human rights policy after NGO's Iran market claims
Last week
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soc
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human rights
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transparency
Canadian NCP urges Genetec to publish a clear human rights policy after two NGos raised concerns over alleged use of its products in Iran.
Moonvalley secures USD $84M to expand licensed AI video tools
Last week
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physical security
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genai
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ai
Moonvalley has raised USD $84 million to expand its ethical AI video tools, focusing on licensed content and supporting professional filmmakers and studios.
Gander: Canada’s social network takes flight this fall
Last week
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open source
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data privacy
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software development
The upcoming site will introduce Canadian-developed, slow-growth social media to the world upon its launch later this year.
SCALE AI invests $98.6m in 23 Canadian AI projects
This month
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Funding will boost AI adoption in industries such as aircraft maintenance, retail, and recycling, with private funds leading.
Artificial Agency launches AI behaviour model for video games
This month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
Artificial Agency launches alpha of its AI behaviour software, enabling dynamic, adaptive agents in video games for select studios in a pilot program.
OVHcloud launches updated carbon impact tracker for cloud operations
This month
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storage
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private cloud
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public cloud
OVHcloud unveils its enhanced Environmental Impact Tracker to help customers monitor the carbon footprint of their cloud services comprehensively.
Dext Payments automates bookkeeping payroll with Airwallex
This month
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fintech
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airwallex
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forex
Dext partners with Airwallex to launch Dext Payments, automating payments and invoicing across multiple currencies.
Moonvalley launches first fully licensed AI model for filmmakers
This month
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rpa
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genai
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ai
Toronto company releases Marey, an AI video model offering filmmakers precise creative control and licensed content for professional film production.
NNTC & BluEarth Renewables BC solar plant fully operational
This month
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
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solar power
The quA-ymn Solar Project in British Columbia now powers over 2,400 homes, marking the province’s largest commercial solar facility to date.
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Workleap acquires Barley to unite performance & pay process
This month
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hcm
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workforce technology
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employee retention
The Montreal-based HR company has acquired Barley to integrate performance and pay into one platform, enhancing transparency and reward alignment for HR teams.