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Gen Z sees biggest AI potential in education, survey finds

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Survey finds Gen Z in Canada and the US views education as AI's biggest opportunity, favouring personalised tutoring and adaptive learning systems.
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WestJet data breach exposes passports, fuelling identity fraud risks

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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A WestJet data breach exposed passengers' passports and IDs, heightening risks of long-term identity theft and synthetic fraud schemes globally.
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Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.
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Ricoh study shows human connection remains vital in service era

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Ricoh partners with expert Erica Dhawan to reveal study showing 85% in the US prefer genuine human service over automation in customer care.
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Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Airbus is enhancing its factories with private 5G networks by Ericsson, boosting automation, asset tracking and efficiency across global production sites.
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Heidi raises USD $65 million to expand AI tool for clinicians

Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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Heidi has raised USD $65 million to expand its AI tool that saves clinicians millions of hours by automating administrative tasks, boosting healthcare capacity.
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Cosmo5 launches globally to drive AI-powered brand engagement

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Cosmo5 launches globally, merging 23 firms to offer AI-powered marketing across 18 countries, helping brands transform with data, media, and technology expertise.
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Brands face tariffs & fulfilment hurdles ahead of peak season

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Brands face rising tariffs and fulfilment challenges this holiday peak, with 87% hiking US prices and only 31% confident in cross-border delivery plans.
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Bow River & Data Squared team up for auditable AI analytics

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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data privacy
Bow River Solutions and Data Squared have partnered to deliver auditable AI analytics for regulated industries, enhancing transparency and trust in North America.
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UNiDAYS appoints Mona Akiki Chief People Officer for global growth

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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UNiDAYS taps Mona Akiki as Chief People Officer to drive global growth and enhance culture for its 250-strong London-based workforce.
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US leads decline in global business hotel bookings in early 2025

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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travel technologies
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travel
Global business hotel bookings fell 5.35% in H1 2025, led by a 10.65% US decline amid tariff uncertainty and reduced advance planning.
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AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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The SCORES Network and Code and Theory launched 'Find Your Feet,' an AI-crafted campaign blending sport and poetry to inspire youth growth and confidence.
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Dext appoints Joanne Modugno as General Manager for North America

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Dext names Joanne Modugno as General Manager for North America to boost growth and expand bookkeeping automation from its Toronto office.
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Molecular You raises $5 million to expand predictive health

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Molecular You has secured $5 million to expand its predictive health platform, using a single blood test that analyses over 250 biomarkers across North America.
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Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.
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Boast wins 2025 US R&D tax advisory award for AI-driven platform

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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startups
Boast has been named 2025 US R&D Tax Credit Software Advisory Firm of the Year for its AI-driven platform aiding businesses in securing USD $625 million in claims.
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Blackline Safety boosts in-house QA to enhance global reliability

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Blackline Safety expands in-house quality assurance at Calgary facility, boosting testing to ensure reliability for workers worldwide across 75 countries.
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Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.
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Ignition & Financial Cents integration boosts workflow for firms

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Ignition and Financial Cents have integrated their platforms to automate workflow and enhance efficiency for accounting firms across Canada and the US.
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Tessa Ohlendorf named President North America at Coegi

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Tessa Ohlendorf has been named President, North America at digital media agency Coegi, focusing on growth and AI integration across the US and Canada.