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Prezzee names Edwin Ter Wijlen Chief AI Officer for global growth
Yesterday
Prezzee appoints Edwin Ter Wijlen as Chief AI Officer to drive smart, responsible AI innovation and global growth across its digital gifting operations.
Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales
Yesterday
Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.
Exclusive: Granicus' Alex Gelbak on 'making the invisible visible'
Yesterday
Granicus deploys AI-powered digital front doors, transforming citizen engagement by streamlining government access for 5,000 agencies globally amid rising demand.
Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms
Last week
Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.
Inside Harvey AI’s Toronto strategy with CBO John Haddock
Last week
John Haddock, Harvey CBO, discusses Toronto's promising landscape for legal tech innovation and growth opportunities in the sector.
AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags
Last week
AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.
Affiliate marketing budgets surge as brands seek cost efficiency
Last week
Brands worldwide are boosting affiliate marketing budgets, citing its cost efficiency and stronger ROAS amid rising paid media costs, per new global research.
PwC, Equinix and Xero weigh in on Liberal's Budget 2025
Last week
Canada's federal budget backs AI infrastructure, data sovereignty, and consumer-driven banking, aiming to boost small businesses and drive economic growth.
OpenTable rolls out upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme worldwide
Last week
OpenTable has globally launched its upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme, rewarding diners with points and perks to boost repeat restaurant bookings.
Budget focuses on digital innovation & boosts food supply chain
Last week
Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget prioritises digital innovation and food supply chain reform to boost productivity and combat rising consumer costs.
Interac launches online debit payments with KONEK gateway
Last week
Staples Canada is the first national retailer to offer Interac KONEK, a secure Canadian eCommerce payment option supported by Moneris and major banks.
Leaders urge budget to back workforce roles & cybersecurity
Last week
Canadian business leaders call on the federal budget to adopt responsible AI adoption and strengthen cybersecurity for global competitiveness.
Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth
Last week
Canada’s federal budget pledges CAD $2.4 billion to AI and tech, aiming to boost innovation and global competitiveness in a rapidly evolving sector.
Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms
Last week
Canadian tech and finance leaders call for open banking reforms and streamlined regulations to boost innovation ahead of the federal budget announcement.
Leaders call for federal budget to prioritise SMBs, inclusive AI
Last week
Canada's federal budget aims to boost digital growth with AI investment, support for small businesses, and initiatives empowering women in the tech workforce.
AI transformation begins with connectivity
Last month
Canadian firms say secure, high-speed 5G connectivity is vital to unlocking AI’s full potential and boosting business efficiency and innovation.
EY answers demand for agentic AI with Canadian-built platform
Last month
EY's Canadian branch is spearheading the release of a client agent marketplace, aiming to enhance collaboration and service delivery.
Canada announces CAD $11 million in carbon tech funding
Last month
Canada commits CAD $11M to boost carbon storage and AI-driven energy innovations in Quebec and Newfoundland, aiming to meet climate goals.
Canadians trust AI search tools less than lawmakers, survey finds
Last month
A dNOVO survey reveals Canadians trust AI search tools least of all sectors, with a score of 1.91, even below lawmakers at 2.08.
TELUS & WestJet launch sweepstakes to support youth bursaries
Last month
TELUS and WestJet launch sweepstakes to fund bursaries supporting post-secondary education for underserved Canadian youth and offer a Costa Rica trip prize.