Canada stories - Page 29
Google expands Titan security keys across parts of EU & Asia
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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Google's Titan security keys are now available in Canada, France, Japan, and several European countries, enhancing protection for high-risk users.
Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
Revenue from 5G IoT connections to skyrocket 1,400% in next five years
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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5g & beyond
A Juniper Research study forecasts 5G IoT revenue to surge 1,400% to USD $8 billion by 2024, driven by automotive and smart cities sectors.
Research: Communication tech key to business success
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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collaboration
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slack
A new report by Slack and Cass Business School shows how communication is vital to business success, and the right tech can make all the difference.
Cybersecurity market growing billions each year
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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endpoint protection
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iot
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edr
The overall cybersecurity software revenue is expected to reach US$25.1 billion in revenue in 2020, growing 4.8% year-on-year.
Boomi highlights four customers leading in digital transformation
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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Boomi has revealed the winners of its annual customer awards, celebrating transformative projects on the Boomi Platform.
Singapore-based Garena buys game studio Phoenix Labs
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game developers
Garena, part of Sea Limited, has acquired Canadian game studio Phoenix Labs to boost its global game development capabilities and market reach.
M&A deals drop nearly 50% in one month, GlobalData report shows
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deals have totalled $17.03 billion globally in December 2019, according to new research from GlobalData.
AWS Outposts adds new availability regions
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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dr
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The seven new AWS Outpost regions include Asia (Hong Kong & Singapore), Middle East (Bahrain), Europe (London, Paris, Stockholm), and Canada (central).
MEF board of directors appoints new member
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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digital transformation
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job moves
MEF appoints Aamir Hussain of Verizon Business Group to its board, bringing over 25 years of tech expertise to drive the ambitious MEF 3.0 initiative forward.
Kiwis concerned over digital identity and personal data
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Kiwis worry as 79% report concerns over digital identity and data sharing. A significant behavioural shift sees 73% altering their online habits for privacy.
PlayStation to release 'Back Button' for DualShock controller
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Sony PlayStation is launching a new Back Button Attachment for DualShock 4, arriving with limited stock and restricted to the US and Canada from 23 January.
2020 Prediction: The rise of meaningful communication
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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Influential technologies in 2020 include the evolution of bots, real-time engagement, cybersecurity, AI sales, trust, and 5G.
2K Games' new studio Cloud Chamber will develop next BioShock game
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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gaming
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2k games
Cloud Chamber has already started work on the next BioShock game, which is expected to spend several years in development, according to 2K.
Hong Kong counts the opportunities and costs of leading fintech adoption rates
Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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fintech
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payment technologies
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online fraud
High early adoption rates and extensive mobile device use make Asia the ideal testing ground for fintech development.
NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
New Zealand is second only to the United States for being the most conducive country to women's entrepreneurship, a new report from Mastercard revealed today.
eBay sells out: Viagogo buys ticketing platform StubHub for billions
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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eBay has ridded itself of its massive ticketing marketplace StubHub – and sold it to controversial ticketing platform viagogo.
Women in Payments Symposium recognises leaders & rising stars
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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cba
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women in payments
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awards
The awards included five categories: Emerging Leader, Innovation, Thought Leader, Advocate for Women, and Distinguished Payments Professional.
Kaspersky to store data of US and Canada customers in Switzerland
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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In a bid to bolster digital trust, Kaspersky will relocate data from US and Canadian customers to Switzerland and open a new Transparency Center in Brazil.
Stevie Awards for Women in Business winners announced
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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banking
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dubai
The 16th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business celebrated women executives globally, with over 1,500 nominations and attendees from four continents.