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BlackBerry deepens security ties with federal gov't
BlackBerry deepens security ties with federal gov't
BlackBerry Limited (BB-T) announced an expansion of its ongoing secure communications partnership with the Government of Canada, one that will see the continued use of its BlackBerry UEM and greater deployment of BlackBerry SecuSUITE to support government-grade encrypted communications.
1Password offers Unified Access for AI agent deployment
Toronto-based 1Password’s newly launched Unified Access platform allows for the secure deployment of AI agents and automated workflows without companies losing control over credentials, identities and machines.
BDC launches $150 million Life Sciences Venture Fund
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is launching a $150 million Life Sciences Venture Fund to support “the next generation of Canadian companies in the sector.”
SWTCH Energy’s SWTCH Tap takes EV charging offline
Toronto-based SWTCH Energy, an EV charging technology company, has launched SWTCH Tap, a one-tap smartphone authentication solution to overcome a persistent hurdle when it comes to EV charging.
OpenAI projecting US$2.5B in ad revenue this year
ChatGPT maker OpenAI expects to generate US$2.5 billion in advertising revenue this year, with projections to reach US$100 billion by 2030, Axios reported on Thursday, citing a source familiar with recent presentations to investors.
Nvidia taps Montreal company to build AI servers in Canada
Nvidia has tapped Montreal-based Ciara Technologies, a division of the Hypertec Group, to build AI servers in Canada. Ciara Technologies has been officially designated as the first Canadian Nvidia OEM Partner manufacturing systems in the country.
Motorola acquires Canadian startup HyperYou
Canadian tech startup HyperYou Inc., which uses artificial intelligence to handle non-emergency calls placed to 911 operators, has been acquired by Motorola Solutions Inc. Motorola plans to integrate Hyper’s technology into its own public safety and emergency response platform.
BlackBerry posts strong Q4 numbers and rosy outlook
Waterloo, Ont.-based BlackBerry Ltd. (BB-T) reported a stronger than expected fiscal fourth quarter earnings and laid out a rosier outlook than analysts had anticipated for this year. The company's quarterly revenues were $217 million (US$156 million).
Investors want Fed $750M fund focused on startups
A group representing Canada’s angel capital investors is pushing the federal government to keep a planned $750 million startup fund focused on early-stage companies. It's warning that shifting the money to larger, later-stage firms would widen funding gaps.
Canadians have new home-grown social media platform
A group of alumni from the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia are launching a new Canadian social media platform, Northsocial.ca, that they say will provide a “homegrown alternative to U.S.-dominated” sites.
Acclaimed Canadian developer unveils Prove You’re Human
Vancouver-based Sunset Visitor, the team behind 2024’s award-winning 1000xResist, has unveiled its latest game, Prove You’re Human. It’s a psychological horror game in which you play as the digital copy of a person.
Most interesting startups from YC W26 Demo Day
Nearly 190 companies participated in Y Combinator’s Winter ’26 cohort and presented their startups in a Demo Day. Here is a list of the 16 most interesting startups and their technologies and solutions from the event.
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