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H2O Vision shifts AI drowning detection focus to US
Smart Cities

H2O Vision shifts AI drowning detection focus to US

Canada is losing another homegrown startup to faster US demand, as H2O Vision shifts its AI drowning detection rollout south.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
GE Vernova lifts guidance as orders & profit surge
Hyperscale

GE Vernova lifts guidance as orders & profit surge

Stronger demand for gas turbines and grid equipment lifted first-quarter orders, revenue and profit, prompting a higher 2026 outlook.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Cognizant launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
Unified Communications

Cognizant launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google

Embedded engineers will help enterprises move generative AI from pilots into production as Cognizant deepens its Google Cloud partnership.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
FlightHub launches football flight search & travel hub
Customer Experience

FlightHub launches football flight search & travel hub

Rising tournament travel demand is driving fans to compare routes quickly as fares and seat availability shift across host cities.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Scotiabank launches Scotia Intelligence for bank-wide AI
Unified Communications

Scotiabank launches Scotia Intelligence for bank-wide AI

The bank says the new framework is already routing 90 per cent of commercial emails and cutting manual work by 70 per cent.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America
Digital Transformation

ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America

The hire is meant to sharpen the consultancy's North American push as clients demand clearer returns from AI and transformation spending.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Apax backs MillTech in USD $60 million growth deal
Software-as-a-Service

Apax backs MillTech in USD $60 million growth deal

The London-based firm gains fresh firepower to expand in North America as scrutiny grows over losses from unhedged currency exposure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Visa launches subscription manager for recurring payments
Crypto

Visa launches subscription manager for recurring payments

North American banks can now let cardholders manage recurring charges in-app, as rising subscription use fuels demand for clearer controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Organisations boost browser security spend as attacks rise
Malware

Organisations boost browser security spend as attacks rise

Rising phishing and malware risks are pushing browser protection into mainstream security budgets, with most firms now treating it as a top priority.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

North American stories

UGREEN lands first sports deal with New England Patriots
Storage

UGREEN lands first sports deal with New England Patriots

The deal gives UGREEN its first global sports platform and expands the accessory maker’s reach to NFL fans in North America, though terms were not disclosed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers
Data Protection

TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers

Canadian shoppers can now use tokenised Visa details at checkout in Chrome and Android, reducing card exposure to merchants.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Wagepoint names Alexander Gonçalves as Chief Commercial Officer
Digital Transformation

Wagepoint names Alexander Gonçalves as Chief Commercial Officer

The hire comes as Wagepoint seeks to turn new products and a refreshed brand into wider uptake among Canadian small businesses and advisers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger
Digital Transformation

Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger

The merger drive has prompted a New York office opening and new leadership aimed at sharpening Alchelyst's sales, operations and investor services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
TCS launches AI job training with Cincinnati & Salesforce
EduTech

TCS launches AI job training with Cincinnati & Salesforce

Final-year students in Cincinnati will get paid AI training and a route into TCS roles through a three-month university-linked scheme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Corvus launches Trident for real-time warehouse tracking
Data Analytics

Corvus launches Trident for real-time warehouse tracking

Missed scans can leave stock records out of step with goods on the floor, driving errors and write-offs in busy warehouses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
TD launches Easy Trade app for novice Canadian investors
Fintech

TD launches Easy Trade app for novice Canadian investors

Novice investors can now start with CAD $1 as TD targets younger Canadians who want simpler, low-cost access to shares and funds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Schnell LiFi eyes Canada expansion after Fedeli talks
Unified Communications

Schnell LiFi eyes Canada expansion after Fedeli talks

Ontario will be the first Canadian test bed for light-based networking as Schnell LiFi targets government, defence and smart city sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
3PL wins three-year fulfilment deal with GOOD GOOD
Customer Experience

3PL wins three-year fulfilment deal with GOOD GOOD

The deal gives the food brand UK fulfilment for online, Amazon and wholesale orders, with compliance a key reason for choosing 3PL.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026