Author name: Serena Marquez

The Monday after American Thanksgiving is more than just a day; it’s a global retail phenomenon. Cyber Monday represents a critical surge in online revenue, a day when businesses rely on digital infrastructure to handle unprecedented traffic and convert browsing into billions in sales. This year, however, a stark reminder of digital fragility emerged from […]

For years, the narrative in the insurance industry has been dominated by one word: digital transformation. Insurers are told they must adopt artificial intelligence, leverage big data, deploy chatbots, and migrate to the cloud or risk obsolescence. While the imperative for technological advancement is undeniable, a growing chorus of leaders is pointing to a more

In the high-stakes arena of artificial intelligence, the spotlight has long been fixed on Silicon Valley giants. However, a quiet revolution is brewing north of the border. A select group of Canadian companies, built on a foundation of world-class research and technical ingenuity, are positioning themselves not just as participants, but as potential leaders in

The Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the appointment of Benjamin Bergen as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. This strategic move comes at a pivotal moment for Canada’s innovation economy, as the nation seeks to solidify its position as a global hub for technology and

The journey to modernize the Royal Canadian Navy’s aging surface fleet has hit another significant and costly hurdle. Newly released figures reveal that the program to construct 15 new Canadian Surface Combatants (CSCs) is grappling with a massive, unplanned financial burden. The cost to acquire crucial combat systems and equipment from the United States has

The recent G7 meeting of industry, technology, and digital ministers in Italy wasn’t just another diplomatic gathering. For Canada, it marked a pivotal moment of strategic alignment, culminating in the signing of two landmark agreements with the European Union and the United Kingdom. These partnerships are more than handshakes and photo ops; they are foundational

The bustling city of Montreal transformed into the global epicenter for digital policy this week as Canada successfully hosted a pivotal meeting of G7 industry, tech, and digital ministers. The summit, which wrapped up today, was not merely a forum for discussion but a launchpad for concrete international action. The gathering culminated in a series