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Hiring to continue in Canada despite challenges: Robert Half study

Over 50 per cent of Canadian technology managers plan to hire in the first half of 2024 despite persisting challenges to find skilled talent, a new study by hiring platform Robert Half reveals. Respondents included executives, senior managers and workers from small (20-249 employees), medium (250-499 employees) and large (500+ employees) businesses in private, publicly […]

Abuse of valid accounts by threat actors hits a high, says IBM

For years, cybersecurity experts have been warning organizations of the importance of identity and access management processes — including password management and protection against compromise of multifactor authentication — to secure IT assets. A new report from IBM, released Wednesday, suggests failure to do that is increasingly costing firms badly. Abusing valid accounts was in […]

Opposition MPs hammer head of PHAC over ArriveCAN app

Opposition MPs hammered the head of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) on Tuesday for its role in not tightly overseeing the $59 million spent on the ArriveCAN app, but failed to get answers to repeated demands asking who made decisions. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Canada Border Services Agency […]

Google adds Gemini in workspace, drops hints for education variant

Today, Google announced the official integration of its advanced AI model, Gemini, into Google Workspace. Previously known as Duet AI, Gemini offers enhanced capabilities and features designed to empower businesses of all sizes. Here is what’s new: Gemini can automate mundane tasks and improve team members’ communication, increasing productivity and collaboration. Additionally, it provides access to […]

Microsoft to use Intel 18A process node to manufacture its own chip

 At Intel’s first foundry event, Intel Foundry Direct Connect, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed that Microsoft will be using Intel’s upcoming 18A process to manufacture one of its own chip design. The Intel 18A process offers the foundry industry’s first backside power solution. This innovative design optimizes power distribution, resulting in potential performance and efficiency gains. Intel […]