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 - Page 2
Photonic receives CAD $1 million grant for NORAD quantum tech
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quantum computing
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ideas
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norad
Photonic says the grant will go towards its advanced quantum repeater and networking tech supporting NORAD's defence modernisation across North America.
General Fusion raises CAD $30m to advance LM26 fusion program
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clean technologies
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investment
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renewable energy
General Fusion secures financing to advance its LM26 fusion project, aiming to pioneer zero-carbon fusion energy by mid-2030s with new Board appointments.
Deep Sky launches North America's first DAC carbon capture facility
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clean technologies
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climate change
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renewable energy
Canadian firms Deep Sky and Skyrenu achieve North America's first underground carbon storage via direct air capture at Innisfail, Alberta facility.
Heat, jobs, language: Data centres fueling Indigenous communities
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Indigenous-led data centres offer more than jobs. They support language preservation, data sovereignty, and sustainable community growth.
SOVRA shifts to GovTech focus with Ontopical acquisition
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ai
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public sector
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govtech
SOVRA acquires Canadian firm Ontopical, and divests non-core units to strengthen its GovTech leadership in Canada.
BDC launches CAD $200M fund for industrial tech growth
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robots
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it in manufacturing
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supply chain
BDC launches CAD $200 million Industrial Innovation Venture Fund II to back Canadian early-stage firms in manufacturing, ag-tech, and critical minerals.
Canada partners with Cohere to boost AI in public services
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digital transformation
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llms
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ai
The Canadian Government partners with Artificial Intelligence firm Cohere to enhance public services using home-grown AI.
Vendasta launches AI receptionist assistant for SMBs
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cx
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martech
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agentic ai
Conversations AI, a 24/7 AI receptionist, helps SMBs manage calls and chats, boosting lead capture and cutting response times to under 30 seconds.
Few Canadians using AI at work daily, says TD Bank report
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Fewer than 10% of Canadian workers use AI daily at work, with a TD Bank survey highlighting a major gap in training and adoption across generations.
Jerrell Jimerson appointed Head of Product & Experience at Bell Media
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hulu
Jerrell Jimerson joins Bell Media as Head of Product, steering digital strategy across brands like Crave, TSN, CTV News, and iHeartRadio to boost growth.
Calabrio’s CareAI expands to save healthcare USD $1.1 million
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devops
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apm
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genai
Calabrio expands CareAI, using generative AI to enhance healthcare efficiency and save providers up to USD $1.1M annually by automating patient interactions.
Canada invests CAD $13 million in smart grids & clean energy
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clean technologies
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smart grids
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renewable energy
Canada commits CAD $13 million to modernise Ontario's electricity grid, backing smart grids and clean energy projects to lower costs and boost sustainability.
Cohere raises USD $500 million to drive secure enterprise AI
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ai security
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genai
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data privacy
Cohere secures USD $500 million, reaching a USD $6.8 billion valuation to expand secure AI solutions for enterprises and governments globally.
Landbase acquires Adauris to boost inbound GTM platform
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martech
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cdp
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marketing
The move is intended to enhance its go-to-market platform with signal-driven inbound marketing and new LinkedIn content features.
Canada's new space race is about one main thing: Satellites
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uc
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spacetech
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5g & beyond
Canada is accelerating its space ambitions, aiming to lead the next era of space exploration with innovative technology and bold missions.
BC commits CAD $35M to low-carbon industry, data centre innovation
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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automation
British Columbia commits CAD $35 million to its CleanBC Industry Fund, supporting low-carbon industrial projects and job creation across the province.
Uno Platform secures CAD $3.5M to boost developer tools
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digital transformation
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cartech
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erp
Montreal's Uno Platform raises CAD $3.5M from Canadian investors to enhance developer tools and boost cross-platform .NET app productivity.
BinSentry raises CAD $50M to expand AI feed tech globally
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supply chain
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ai
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investment
BinSentry has raised CAD $50 million to expand its AI-driven feed supply chain technology, boosting global growth in livestock feed management.
Rumble eyes Tether-backed stock takeover of Northern Data
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hyperscale
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dc
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stock exchange
Rumble aims to acquire Northern Data in an all-stock deal backed by Tether, with Northern Data shareholders set to own a third of the combined company.
Bell offers free Perplexity Pro AI to customers in Canada
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network infrastructure
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cx
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martech
Bell partners with Perplexity to offer eligible Canadian customers free 12-month access to Perplexity Pro AI, valued at nearly CAD $300.