Rubikloud now using Microsoft Azure to support retailers moving “terabytes” of data to the cloud
Toronto-based Rubikloud announced that it has selected Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud computing platform to power its…
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Five reasons why Toronto is a pioneer in tech from Urbery’s Rohan Jayasekera
When LEAGUE founder and CEO Mike Serbinis presented at TechTO in January, he asked a room full of entrepreneurs whether they…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 63: Can voice recognition cross AI’s Uncanny Valley?
Will the Internet of Things ruin everything? That’s the question the CanCon podcast crew is asking this week. For over…
Report: Canada has “unique” potential to lead in AI, but must address gaps in private sector funding and internet access
The Digital Finance Institute (DFI) has released a report examining the state of AI in Canada compared to the rest of the world.…
Toronto-based Modiface investing $4 million in university programs fostering AR and AI talent
As the federal government doubles down on AI in Canada, Toronto-based Modiface is hoping to support the Toronto ecosystem with…
Legal IT conference explores AI’s potential uses in Canada’s justice system
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The Young Bar of Montreal once again organized its Legal.IT event, a one-day…
TD Artificial Intelligence Innovation Day shows how AI can make business more human
Far from the typical startup and tech venues, historic St. James Cathedral Centre in Toronto proved a wonderful setting for…
Shopify, Google among 30 companies committing combined $80 million over 10 years to Vector Institute
While news of the non-profit Vector Institute’s launch was published earlier this week, Finance Minister Bill Morneau…
AI-focused Institute will be supported by over $150 million from gov’t, big five banks
According to a report from The Toronto Star, a new institute is launching in Toronto with the goal of commercializing AI research.…
Yoshua Bengio says VCs and gov’t must invest in Montreal AI’s long term success at #MTLNewTech
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The latest MTL NewTech event was dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI),…
Today in company updates: GainX, Miovision
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features. Here’s the latest on Canada’s movers…
Volkswagen partners with D-Wave to adopt quantum technology
Volkswagen says they are the first automakers to work with quantum computers, partnering with Burnaby-based D-Wave Systems,…
#intersections event explores advantages of researching AI in Montreal
Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The second edition of the Printemps numérique #intersections series on artificial…
#smallrooms Podcast: Nudge co-founder Steven Woods on repeat entrepreneurship
Rob Kenedi sits down with Steven Woods, co-founder of Nudge, an AI platform that keeps salespeople on top of their networks…
Today in company updates: Finaeo, BuildDirect, Mogo, Wattpad
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…