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Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales

Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025

Global Stories

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Smart Cities

Prezzee names Edwin Ter Wijlen Chief AI Officer for global growth

Prezzee appoints Edwin Ter Wijlen as Chief AI Officer to drive smart, responsible AI innovation and global growth across its digital gifting operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Granicus' Alex Gelbak on 'making the invisible visible'

Granicus deploys AI-powered digital front doors, transforming citizen engagement by streamlining government access for 5,000 agencies globally amid rising demand.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms

Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags

AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Affiliate marketing budgets surge as brands seek cost efficiency

Brands worldwide are boosting affiliate marketing budgets, citing its cost efficiency and stronger ROAS amid rising paid media costs, per new global research.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Customer Experience

OpenTable rolls out upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme worldwide

OpenTable has globally launched its upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme, rewarding diners with points and perks to boost repeat restaurant bookings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

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Crypto

Wealthsimple partners with Wise for integrated transfers

The collaboration is set to offer Canadian customers easier international money transfers in over 10 currencies via their existing accounts.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

IBM, Polytechnique Montréal launch sustainable forest AI

IBM and Polytechnique Montréal partner to develop AI and quantum tech tools for sustainable management in Canada's CAD $33.4 billion forestry sector.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Canadian firms accelerate rollout of AI-powered PCs for productivity

Eighty-five per cent of Canadian businesses are fast-tracking AI-powered PC upgrades to boost productivity and address workforce skill gaps amid digital change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

AI Models

Inside Harvey AI's Toronto strategy with CBO John Haddock

John Haddock, Harvey CBO, discusses Toronto's promising landscape for legal tech innovation and growth opportunities in the sector.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

PwC, Equinix and Xero weigh in on Liberal's Budget 2025

Canada's federal budget backs AI infrastructure, data sovereignty, and consumer-driven banking, aiming to boost small businesses and drive economic growth.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Physical Security

Budget focuses on digital innovation & boosts food supply chain

Canada's 2025 Federal Budget prioritises digital innovation and food supply chain reform to boost productivity and combat rising consumer costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Interac launches online debit payments with KONEK gateway

Staples Canada is the first national retailer to offer Interac KONEK, a secure Canadian eCommerce payment option supported by Moneris and major banks.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Leaders urge budget to back workforce roles & cybersecurity

Canadian business leaders call on the federal budget to adopt responsible AI adoption and strengthen cybersecurity for global competitiveness.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Hyperscale

Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth

Canada's federal budget pledges CAD $2.4 billion to AI and tech, aiming to boost innovation and global competitiveness in a rapidly evolving sector.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms

Canadian tech and finance leaders call for open banking reforms and streamlined regulations to boost innovation ahead of the federal budget announcement.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Leaders call for federal budget to prioritise SMBs, inclusive AI

Canada's federal budget aims to boost digital growth with AI investment, support for small businesses, and initiatives empowering women in the tech workforce.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025