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Derq, Toronto-based Tacel deploy AI systems at 100 Montreal intersections
Derq, Toronto-based Tacel deploy AI traffic system
Navigating the streets in Montreal traffic can be challenging at the best of times but the city is installing new technology from Toronto-based Tacel at 100 intersections. It has contracted with Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Derq to launch the program.
CGI, NetApp deepen alliance to drive growth
CGI (GIB.A-T) and NetApp, the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, announced that NetApp Keystone will power CGI's block-storage solutions within its shared-services platform to further strengthen a shared commitment to delivering measurable outcomes for clients worldwide.
Canada to buy Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar system
Canada has taken the next step toward acquiring a highly sophisticated, long-range radar system to monitor the Arctic. The federal government has solidified agreements with the Australian government and BAE Systems Australia to buy an Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar system.
Alberta tech company simulates disasters
On a May evening in 2019, Edmonton’s Myrna Bittner watched as a 6.7-magnitude earthquake tore through Santa Clara, Calif. Labelled a nine on the Mercalli scale the quake levelled buildings, upended roadways, and plunged the city into darkness.
AI-for-health care startup Signal 1 takes off
Tomi Poutanen and Mara Lederman's startup, Signal 1 AI developed four applications. One helped predict which hospital patients were at the highest risk and needed immediate intervention. Another helped speed up patient discharges from care. Several Canadian hospitals signed up.
Wealthsimple bets on a complex market
Prediction markets are coming to Canada. This week, Wealthsimple announced it will launch a prediction markets app in partnership with U.S. exchange Kalshi. Under Canadian law, users can only bet on outcomes related to climate, the economy and financial markets.
Major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI
Oracle disclosed Monday that it has reduced its workforce by 21,000 employees over 12 months, a decline of 13 per cent, which means more cuts than was previously known, including because of AI. Read TechCrunch's summary of major tech layoffs.
Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of French video game company Ubisoft, died Friday at the age of 69. Guillemot died in a plane crash in the French resort town of La Baule, one of two people aboard the plane.
Getty images soars 200% in early trading after OpenAI deal
Shares of Getty Images Holdings jumped about 200 per cent in premarket trading on Monday after the photography repository announced a licensing deal with OpenAI. Images from its library will appear in the search and discovery features of ChatGPT.
A new robotaxi scorecard shows China’s dominance
About 10 years ago, there was a lot of chatter about who was winning the self-driving car race. One of the problems with that debate — besides assuming there would be just one winner — was that no one could measure it.
Ambani’s Jio weighs India satellite network to rival Starlink
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-controlled Jio Platforms is weighing plans to build its own low-orbit satellite network for India, as it seeks to cement control over the nation’s communications infrastructure while Elon Musk’s Starlink faces hurdles.
Abu Dhabi’s MGX raises about $50B to accelerate AI deals
Abu Dhabi’s MGX has raised close to $50-billion from regional and global investors to accelerate spending on AI infrastructure and technology. It's the first time Abu Dhabi has leaned on its network to raise money at this scale.
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