Canada stories - Page 2
Ransomware activity stays high as new groups surge
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supply chain
GuidePoint says ransomware attacks stayed elevated in Q1 as The Gentlemen surged, construction became a top target and extortion-only tactics spread.
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
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vpns
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ransomware
Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.
Aryza acquires Umbrella Tech in AI collections push
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uc
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devops
Aryza buys Toronto-based Umbrella Tech to add voice AI, speech analytics and autonomous agents to its collections and recoveries software.
BMO deepens quantum ties with Canadian & US groups
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data protection
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digital transformation
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fintech
BMO broadens quantum outreach with new partnerships in Canada and Chicago, aiming to shape banking's readiness on security, talent and governance.
Q4 buys Virtua Research to add analyst consensus data
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saas
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crm
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data analytics
Q4 acquires Virtua Research to bring analyst consensus data and AI-powered earnings workflows into its investor relations platform.
ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
ADAPTOVATE taps transformation veteran Jim Cundiff as Managing Director and Partner to deepen North American growth and its AI consulting push.
Apax backs MillTech in USD $60 million growth deal
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
Apax Digital takes stake in London FX risk firm MillTech in USD $60 million deal as North American expansion gathers pace.
Most supply plan failures happen on factory floor - study
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
LeanDNA study finds most supply plan failures hit at factory execution stage, with manufacturers losing or risking 10% of revenue as disruptions mount.
World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking
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data analytics
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crypto
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fintech
World Cup guide urges banks to spot scams and trafficking as tournament travel, ticket demand and online activity heighten fraud risks.
ServiceNow makes AI standard across entire platform
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digital transformation
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hcm
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it automation
ServiceNow has made AI a standard feature across its platform, adding new tools for enterprise customers in Canada and beyond.
Malta tops AI automation risk list in service jobs
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digital transformation
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ai
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it department
Malta leads a new ranking of countries most exposed to AI automation as Planera says clerical, retail and hospitality roles face the greatest risk.
Rafay launches Token Factory for token-based AI billing
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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physical security
Rafay Systems has unveiled Token Factory, a platform for GPU operators and sovereign cloud providers to price, meter and control AI access by token use.
Kyndryl Foundation backs JEDI for cyber skills training
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ai
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Kyndryl Foundation extends Canadian grant to JEDI, supporting IT and cybersecurity training for Indigenous students amid a growing cyber skills gap.
Acronis launches global MDR service for MSPs world
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Acronis rolls out globally available managed detection and response for MSPs, bundling 24/7 monitoring, incident response and recovery tools.
Engaged North American workers still eyeing new jobs
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hcm
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genai
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ai
Firstup warns that most engaged North American workers are still job-hunting, as poor communication, weak trust and frontline pressure fuel turnover risks.
Login problems drive consumers away from digital services
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Thales report finds weak login and sign-up flows are pushing users away, as trust in AI, data handling and digital services remains low.
BDO & Microsoft pilot agentic AI blueprint for firms
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
BDO and Microsoft test agentic AI blueprint to help firms move from pilot projects to full-scale business deployment.
AI & automation could lift law firm profits, study finds
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digital transformation
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rpa
Law firms in US and Canada face rising admin drag as LEAP research finds AI and automation could unlock profitability through fewer manual tasks.
Ricoh adds LogoJET direct-to-object printers in US
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Ricoh expands its graphic communications offer through a North American deal with LogoJET, bringing direct-to-object UV printing into its sales network.
Unanet, Xpedeon expand North America construction tie-up
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Unanet and Xpedeon are extending their construction software tie-up into North America, linking CRM and ERP tools for contractors from bid to billing.