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Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan

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Canada is weaving cyber and quantum tech into its defence plan, betting on research strength despite gaps in sovereign cloud capacity.
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Emesent unveils GX1 scanner to speed up site surveys

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Emesent launches GX1 mobile scanner, promising survey-grade accuracy and site survey times slashed by up to 95% for construction teams.
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Saskatchewan invests CAD $2.2M into early-stage Prairies tech

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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The province's incubators commit to nine early-stage tech projects in mining, agtech, health and logistics to drive innovation.
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Safe Software brings FME Remote Engines to Snowflake users

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Safe Software's FME Remote Engines is now on Snowflake Marketplace, enabling 30% faster data integration and transformation in Snowflake's cloud environment.
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Commercial drone automation set to soar across industries

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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A Forrester report finds 78% of automation leaders plan to implement aerial drone automation within a year, boosting efficiency across industries.
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Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.