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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 potential 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.

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TELUS & kini launch phone plans for Filipino-Canadians

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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5g & beyond
TELUS and kini mobile launch dual-number prepaid plans letting Filipino-Canadians use Philippine and Canadian lines on one 5G device.
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Fortinet, Nvidia embed firewall security in AI fabrics

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
Fortinet and Nvidia move firewall and zero-trust controls onto BlueField DPUs, promising low-latency, fabric-level security for AI data centres.
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British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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robots
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drones
NMITE teams up with the British Army on a fast-track MEng in drones and autonomous systems, with first students set to start in 2026.
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Mitacs launches postdoc awards to boost tech commercialisation

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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edutech
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agricultural technology
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ai
Mitacs unveils CAD $170,000 global postdoc fellowships to lure top researchers to Canada and speed commercialisation of advanced tech.
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Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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vpns
VyOS says the age of the central office is over, pitching a universal software network layer for cloud, remote work and AI-era traffic.
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Canada launches CAD $92M quantum tech defence initiative

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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it industry
Canada unveils new quantum tech scheme to bolster defence, keep top firms at home and turn early research gains into strategic clout.
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Aiimi deploys workplace AI for CANDU nuclear reactors

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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private cloud
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document management
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devops
UK AI firm Aiimi signs three-year deal to deploy workplace AI across Candu nuclear reactor design and maintenance teams in Canada.
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Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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phishing
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hcm
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybrary warns that current cyber training methods are outdated, urging the industry to adopt more advanced and effective learning approaches.
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NATO backs Avivo’s universal blood tech in DIANA 2026

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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supply chain
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healthtech
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biotech
NATO selects Vancouver’s Avivo for its 2026 DIANA cohort, backing enzyme tech to convert donated blood into universal type O ECO-Blood.
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Exclusive: Check Point on defending networks against AI-driven threats

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Avi Rembaum on how ransomware and AI-powered attacks are increasing globally, with education, healthcare, and Latin America among the hardest hit.
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TransCrypts founder joins Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2026

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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encryption
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hcm
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iam
TransCrypts founder Zain Zaidi joins Forbes 30 Under 30 after a CAD $20M seed round fuels growth in HR, healthcare and humanitarian tech.
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Demand Spring & Brandlight partner on AI search visibility

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
The two firms launch a joint AI search visibility service to help B2B brands shape how LLMs describe and surface them as people switch away from search engines.
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Canada & UK sign new MOU on AI, quantum, digital partnerships

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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data privacy
Canada and the UK have struck a new digital pact to deepen cooperation on AI safety, quantum communications and public-sector tech.
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Telus health program to support mobile clinic in Montreal

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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smart cities
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healthtech
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stm
A second mobile health clinic is hitting Montreal’s streets to double vital care and support for the city’s growing homeless population.
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Canada's modern tech threat: Cybercrime you can subscribe to

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybercrime-as-a-service is booming, lowering entry barriers and making sophisticated attacks accessible to more criminals worldwide.
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Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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genai
Canada and Germany launch a Digital Alliance to deepen ties on AI, quantum tech and digital infrastructure, targeting higher productivity.
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Exclusive: DocuWare's Marcin Pichur on AI-powered IDP evolution

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
DocuWare is set to announce its upcoming initiative, TKTK, promising new innovations in document management solutions.
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Canadian CIOs juggle AI gains with shadow AI risks

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Canadian CIOs speed up AI adoption for productivity gains while racing to rein in shadow AI and meet strict data sovereignty demands.
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VC compensation climbs, yet some gender gaps remain

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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venture capital
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parental leave
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pd
Median pay in Canadian venture capital rises, narrowing regional gaps, but senior roles still show a gender pay gap despite gains for women at junior levels.
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Canadians embrace AI to plan smarter travel & stretch budgets

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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millennials
Nearly half of Canadian travellers now use AI tools to plan trips, helping them avoid the US and stretch budgets amid rising costs and global uncertainties.