New IBM Study Finds CIOs, CTOs Face Growing AI Control Gap
Most surveyed technology leaders are accountable for systems they don’t fully control; Only 11% of respondents say they’re completely prepared for the scale of AI agent deployment; Organizations that design control into their AI systems achieve significantly stronger performance outcomes ARMONK, N.Y.–A new IBM Institute for Business Value study reveals …
Beyond Survival: How Canadian Credit Unions Can Turn a Platform Crisis into a Competitive Edge
By Alexey Lapusta, Regional Director Americas, Plumery With the sunset of Forge, Canadian credit unions face a critical decision about their digital banking platform – and their choice will define their competitiveness for the next decade. Whatever path you take, it isn’t just about replacing functionality; it’s a strategic inflection …
TELUS Digital showcases AI transformation in telecom: Unlocking value
How 2 trillion tokens and 20+ production use cases help telecoms escape ‘Pilot Purgatory’ with insights from NVIDIA, F3 Networks and TELUS VANCOUVER, BC–TELUS Digital will showcase production-ready artificial intelligence (AI) driven customer experience (CX) and network optimization solutions for telecommunications providers at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, …
The Real-time Rail is coming! What can Canada learn from other instant payment schemes?
Payments Canada has announced a revised plan for its instant payments scheme, the Real-Time Rail (RTR), with a target for industry testing in 2026 By Kellie Johnson, SVP, Payments America at RedCompass Labs Canada’s payments ecosystem can breathe a sigh of relief as Payments Canada has announced that the Real-Time …
The $190B Data Lockdown: Why ‘Sovereign Tech’ is the Next Massive Wealth Transfer
VANCOUVER, BC–The global internet is being carved into digital fortresses. New data sovereignty laws are fragmenting the massive AI and cloud markets as organizations are now forced to keep their most sensitive data within their own national borders. This isn’t just a trend; it’s a regulatory earthquake, with 2026 marking …
Canadians call for a new automotive strategy to build Canada strong: new KPMG Canada survey
Seventy-two per cent want their vehicle assembled in Canada, signalling support for domestic capacity and jobs TORONTO, ON–With as many as six in 10 Canadians in the market to buy a new vehicle within the next five years, three-quarters are worried the ongoing uncertainty in the automotive industry will result …
The AI Boom in Canadian Finance Hits a Wall: Trust and Red Tape
By David Rosenberg, Head of Machine Learning Strategy, Bloomberg’s Office of the CTO Artificial intelligence isn’t just a buzzword in Canada’s financial sector — it’s quickly becoming the norm. According to a recent KPMG report, a remarkable 82% of Canadian investment firms are already tapping into AI, outpacing many of …
Empire Life Launches Group Retirement Savings
Innovative digital platform designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses KINGSTON, ON–The Empire Life Insurance Company (Empire Life) revealed the national launch of its Group Retirement Savings (GRS) platform. Deployed over the past year to selected customers, GRS is now available across Canada. All-digital platform and outstanding service deliver ease …
Maximizer Unveils IQ Boost, Canadian-Built AI to Help Financial Advisors Navigate $1 Trillion Wealth Transfer
Secure AI feature inside Maximizer CRM helps advisors work smarter, save time, and strengthen client relationships in a market where those who don’t adapt risk being left behind. VANCOUVER, BC–With Canada facing a historic $1-trillion intergenerational wealth transfer, financial advisors are under increasing pressure from regulation, fee compression, and client …
Treasury Technology Trends in 2024: How APIs, AI, RPA change the treasury landscape?
by Barbara Babati Treasury is developing at a rapid pace and like in other industries, the names of new emerging technologies are popping up here and there. It’s only natural though – for the last decade, we have been talking about digital transformation and treasury has truly embraced the idea …