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El Capitan remains world’s fastest as HPE leads supercomputer race

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El Capitan remains the world's fastest supercomputer, marking HPE's eighth consecutive top spot on the TOP500 list in high-performance computing.
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Salesforce says AI to run 50% of customer service cases by 2027

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Companies forecast major cost reductions and higher satisfaction scores as AI automates routine cases and redefines service workflows.
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New Zealand farmers get high-speed broadband boost from Kuiper

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New Zealand farmers gain improved high-speed satellite internet through Amazon's Project Kuiper, boosting digital tools across remote agricultural regions.
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AutoTrader’s Storefront grows OEM adoption in first year

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AutoTrader's Storefront celebrates one year, transforming online car buying in Canada with immersive 3D and AR tools driving strong user engagement and sales.
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Enterprise Ireland launches Canada Advisory Tech Council

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Irish exports to Canada hit a record EUR €585 million (CAD $954 million) in 2024, soaring 32% since 2021 as technology and services firms boost trade ties.
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EY Canada named Microsoft SI partner of the year for 2025

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EY Canada has been named Microsoft’s 2025 Partner of the Year for driving digital innovation and AI adoption across Canadian industries.
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TELUS unveils quantum-safe VPN to shield Canadian businesses

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TELUS launches Quantum-Safe VPN with encryption designed to protect Canadian businesses from current and future quantum computing cyber threats.
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Formic AI launches in Canada with verifiable engine search

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Formic AI launches an enterprise platform offering verifiable search results with direct citations and data sovereignty across regulated sectors.
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Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026

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Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.
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BDO Digital named finalist for 2025 Microsoft Americas award

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BDO Digital is a finalist for the 2025 Microsoft Americas Partner of the Year - Systems Integrator Canada Award, recognised for its innovative AI solutions.
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Canadian SMBs lose growth due to tool overload & missed AI gains

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Canadian SMBs lose over a workday weekly using nine tools, missing CAD $178,000 in growth yearly; AI adoption boosted savings and strategic focus.
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CISOs see pay rise outpace budgets as market activity intensifies

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CISOs in the US and Canada saw average pay rises of 6.7% in 2025, outpacing security budgets which grew just 4%, amid a surge in market activity.
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US, Switzerland & UK best retain soft power amid AI surge

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The US, Switzerland, and UK lead in retaining soft power despite AI advances, thanks to culture, education, and scientific achievement, a global study finds.
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Kilo rebrands to target global wellness & beauty ventures

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Kilo, formerly Kilo Health, rebrands to back global startups in wellness, beauty, and personal development with funding and operational expertise.
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Data centre UPS market to reach USD $12.47 billion by 2030

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The data centre UPS market is set to grow to USD $12.47 billion by 2030, driven by rising AI workloads and demand for energy-efficient, reliable power systems.
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Wealthsimple partners with Wise for integrated transfers

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The collaboration is set to offer Canadian customers easier international money transfers in over 10 currencies via their existing accounts.
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IBM, Polytechnique Montréal launch sustainable forest AI

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IBM and Polytechnique Montréal partner to develop AI and quantum tech tools for sustainable management in Canada’s CAD $33.4 billion forestry sector.
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Canadian firms accelerate rollout of AI-powered PCs for productivity

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Eighty-five per cent of Canadian businesses are fast-tracking AI-powered PC upgrades to boost productivity and address workforce skill gaps amid digital change.
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Prezzee names Edwin Ter Wijlen Chief AI Officer for global growth

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Prezzee appoints Edwin Ter Wijlen as Chief AI Officer to drive smart, responsible AI innovation and global growth across its digital gifting operations.
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Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales

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Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.