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Genetec report finds healthcare ramping up hybrid-cloud and AI security

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Healthcare providers are turning to hybrid cloud, AI and upgraded access control as rising assaults and break-ins reshape security priorities.
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IT providers expect wage inflation to ease by 2026

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Wage inflation at IT solution providers is forecast to cool to historic norms by 2026, boosting margins despite stark regional differences.
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Mila Institute & Inovia launch CAD $138M AI venture fund

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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The partnership opens the USD $100M Venture Scientist Fund to back over 55 AI-native startups spun out of Canada's leading research labs.
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AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.
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Mila, Bain & Company urge fivefold boost in Canadian AI VC

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Mila, Bain & Company urge Canada to turn its AI research edge into homegrown startups by lifting annual AI venture funding from $2 billion to $10 billion.
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Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
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C-suite leaders eye AI, cost cuts & flexible work by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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C-suite leaders plan to double down on AI, cost cuts and flexible work by 2026, despite tight budgets and rising tech and labour pressures.
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Canada launches CAD $92M quantum tech defence initiative

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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it industry
Canada unveils new quantum tech scheme to bolster defence, keep top firms at home and turn early research gains into strategic clout.
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CFOs juggle cost cuts, growth bets & AI confidence gap

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.
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Payment leaders face modernisation hurdles despite confidence gap

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Despite 69% of payments leaders seeing their firms as market frontrunners, only 44% prioritise innovation amid legacy and regulatory hurdles.
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Flexible work, AI & wellbeing to shape workplaces by 2026

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI, flexible work, and wellbeing will reshape workplaces, with firms prioritising local hubs, skill-based hiring, and employee satisfaction to boost growth.
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Employers & staff divided over who should pay for AI training

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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education, learning & training
A global survey reveals employers and staff clash over who should fund AI training, risking delays in digital transformation and workplace morale.
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Organisations align HR & IT to boost employee experience

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Organisations are merging HR and IT to improve employee experience, boosting collaboration as digital tools and AI reshape the workplace landscape.
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Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions

Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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data quality
Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms' ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.
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Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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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.
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AI & industrial data drive manufacturing towards autonomy

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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supply chain
Manufacturers are increasingly adopting AI and connected data to enable autonomous operations, boosting efficiency, resilience and real-time decision-making.
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Can Canada keep its startup talent from heading south?

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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shopify
Canada faces a challenge, as a study shows that many startups are unwilling to remain in the country long-term for better funding opportunities elsewhere.
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Rising talent drain as career growth stalls & AI fears mount

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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workforce technology
Top performers are quitting as career progression stalls and fears over AI strategies grow, causing rising talent drain across all industries globally.
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Top talent exits rise as AI & career stagnation fuel anxiety

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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careers
Top talent is leaving across all industries as AI concerns and stalled career growth fuel anxiety, reveals Workday's Global Workforce Report.
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Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.