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Lastwall lands USD $11.5 million to expand cybersecurity

Fresh capital will help the Fredericton firm scale identity and authentication tools for sensitive government and infrastructure networks across North America.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

PC Hardware

Formula V Line previews adjustable-airflow Air Power G10

Buyers could gain more targeted cooling as the case's three front fans can be angled separately towards the CPU or graphics card.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Gaming

Yaspa appoints Justin Fears as US Director of sales

The appointment bolsters Yaspa's push into North American gaming, as it seeks to win more operators needing payment and compliance tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Ransomware

Canvas breach puts global education cyber risk in focus

Hundreds of millions of student records may be exposed, disrupting exam systems at universities and highlighting the fragility of centralised school software.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

Digital Transformation

TD launches AI model to speed mortgage applications

The bank says underwriters can now complete work in minutes rather than 15 hours, as it rolls out agentic AI across home lending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026

Software Development

MetaShot opens platform with Yudiz pickleball game

The move broadens MetaShot's appeal beyond cricket, as the motion gaming startup opens its platform to third-party studios for the first time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Digital Transformation

IntelliAM appoints Joel Crawford as US revenue chief

The UK industrial AI company is stepping up its North American push as it seeks to turn existing US customers into broader revenue growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026

Data governance

Exclaimer adds UKG Ready link for employee data sync

UKG Ready users can now automate employee data into email signatures and meeting themes, reducing manual updates for IT teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Digital Signage

VIOOH & VENDO Media expand programmatic Canada reach

Advertisers can now book roadside digital billboards in more than 125 Canadian markets through VIOOH's expanded deal with VENDO Media.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

BlackBerry

BlackBerry renews share buyback plan for 26.8 million

The Toronto-listed software maker can repurchase up to 26.8 million shares, with the programme due to run until next May if fully used.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026

Data Analytics

DataIQ names top 10 North America data & AI leaders

DataIQ says six women feature in its North America top 10 for 2026 as data and AI chiefs shift from analytics to business decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Tech Mahindra deepens UKG partnership in North America

The tie-up could speed adoption of workforce software among North American retailers and manufacturers seeking tighter payroll and scheduling control.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026