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Moonvalley launches first fully licensed AI model for filmmakers
Robotic Process Automation

Moonvalley launches first fully licensed AI model for filmmakers

Toronto company releases Marey, an AI video model offering filmmakers precise creative control and licensed content for professional film production.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Backbase names Adrian McPhee CTO to lead global AI banking push
Data Analytics

Backbase names Adrian McPhee CTO to lead global AI banking push

Backbase appoints Adrian McPhee as CTO to spearhead its AI-powered banking platform, accelerating global digital transformation in the financial sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion
Fintech

Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion

Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Backbase unveils AI platform to boost bank efficiency & growth
Fintech

Backbase unveils AI platform to boost bank efficiency & growth

Backbase launches AI-powered Banking Platform to boost banks' growth, automate tasks and improve efficiency amid legacy tech challenges globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Gander: Canada's social network takes flight this fall
Open source

Gander: Canada's social network takes flight this fall

The upcoming site will introduce Canadian-developed, slow-growth social media to the world upon its launch later this year.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Dext Payments automates bookkeeping payroll with Airwallex
Fintech

Dext Payments automates bookkeeping payroll with Airwallex

Dext partners with Airwallex to launch Dext Payments, automating payments and invoicing across multiple currencies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Workleap acquires Barley to unite performance & pay process
Human Capital Management

Workleap acquires Barley to unite performance & pay process

The Montreal-based HR company has acquired Barley to integrate performance and pay into one platform, enhancing transparency and reward alignment for HR teams.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
ESET Canada awards CAD $15,000 to women in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

ESET Canada awards CAD $15,000 to women in cybersecurity

ESET Canada has awarded CAD $15,000 in scholarships to seven women, marking the 10th year of its programme supporting diversity in cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
How Canadian Datacentres are meeting AI's energy demands
Hyperscale

How Canadian Datacentres are meeting AI's energy demands

Canadian datacentres are adopting innovative cooling and power-efficient technologies to meet rising AI demands while enhancing sustainability and cutting costs.

By Lynn Greiner • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
AI minister announces $3.5 million funding for machine-learning healthcare program
Artificial Intelligence

AI minister announces $3.5 million funding for machine-learning healthcare program

Ministry invests in HealthSpark, a Vector Institute programme boosting AI-driven healthcare innovations and startups.

By Jake MacAndrew • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
AXL & Dentons partner to drive AI innovation in legal sector
Physical Security

AXL & Dentons partner to drive AI innovation in legal sector

AXL and Dentons partner to innovate legal services via AI, aiming to launch 50 ventures and reshape access, pricing, and delivery in Canada.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Edwin Academy launches to support Canadian teachers & parents
eLearning

Edwin Academy launches to support Canadian teachers & parents

Nelson Education launches Edwin Academy, a platform offering Canadian teachers and parents curriculum-aligned resources and training to enhance learning.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Google Canada pledges CAD $13M for national AI training drive
Generative AI

Google Canada pledges CAD $13M for national AI training drive

Google Canada has launched a CAD $13 million AI Opportunity Fund to train over two million Canadians in AI skills, boosting workforce readiness nationwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
AI tutors found as effective as human tutors for newcomers
Generative AI

AI tutors found as effective as human tutors for newcomers

AI tutors prove as effective as human ones in aiding English learning for newcomers in Canada, easing language barriers and supporting daily tasks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Umbraco Cloud adds Canadian hosting to aid data sovereignty
Digital Transformation

Umbraco Cloud adds Canadian hosting to aid data sovereignty

Umbraco launches Canadian hosting on its Cloud platform via Microsoft Azure Toronto, aiding compliance with strict local data privacy laws and improving performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care
Data Science

AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care

Toronto AI firm Skinopathy launches GetSkinHelp app, enabling Canadians to screen for skin cancer from home and access timely medical care.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Google Canada selects 14 startups for latest AI accelerator
Fintech

Google Canada selects 14 startups for latest AI accelerator

Google Canada has chosen 14 startups for its sixth Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada, a three-month AI-focused, equity-free programme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025