8 h. ago Cellphones mark 40 years in Canada. A look back since the 1st call

The first wireless call in Canadian history took place 40 years ago on July 1, 1985, when then-Toronto-mayor Art Eggelton called his Montreal counterpart Jean Drapeau.

Technology

8 h. ago Fortinet Recognized as the Overall Leader for the Third Time in a Row in the Westlands Advisory IT/OT Network Protection Platform Navigator 2025™ Report

Fortinet earns top ranking in both Strategic Direction and Capability SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — News Summary Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced that Westlands Advisory, a leading OT security industry analysis and strategy firm, has once again named Fortinet as the […]

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9 h. ago Morgan Auto Group Adopts Point Predictive’s BorrowerCheck and IEValidate at 77 dealerships to Combat Fraud And Costly Buybacks

The Leading Dealer Group Will Deploy The Solutions Across Their Dealer Network SAN DIEGO, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Point Predictive, the leader in artificial intelligence solutions for consumer lending, today announced a strategic partnership with Morgan Auto Group, one of the nation’s largest automotive dealer groups with 77 dealerships across Florida. The collaboration […]

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9 h. ago Paytronix Partners with Auphan Software to Expand Canadian Footprint; Drive Interoperability for SMB Operators

NEWTON, Mass. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paytronix, an Access Group company and leader in guest engagement for restaurants and convenience stores, today announced a new partnership with Canadian POS provider, Auphan Software. Paytronix has a long-standing history of providing industry leading support and guest experiences for Canadian brands such […]

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12 h. ago From bulky car phones to pocket computers, cellphones mark 40 years in Canada

MONTREAL — Pierre Robitaille remembers feeling embarrassed in 1985 when he made his cellphone calls from a bulky device that came with its own carrying case. Now 86 years old, Robitaille was one of the first people in Canada to sign up for a wireless plan when they became available 40 years ago, on July […]

Technology

18 h. ago Country's first wireless call happened on Canada Day 40 years ago in Toronto

This July 1 marks the 40th anniversary of Canada’s first wireless call. According to Rogers, it happened at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto.At the time, Toronto's mayor, Art Eggleton, made the call with Montreal's Mayor Jean Drapeau using a 10-pound (4.5kg) mobile phone. Rogers provided this call.In July 1985, mobile networks only were able to handle 100 calls per day, but now, Canadians make about 100 million calls and use 6.5 billion megabytes of data on Rogers wireless network."Our wireless journey began with a single call, and it was the beginning of many innovative firsts," said Tony Staffieri, president and CEO of Rogers in a press release. "We're proud of our legacy of leadership and innovation to connect Canadians on Canada’s most reliable networks."And while this is the 40th anniversary of Canada's first wireless call, Rogers also produced a video to celebrate this important milestone.

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30 h. ago Fortinet Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure for the Second Year in a Row

Fortinet wired and WLAN solutions have long been integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric, delivering a proven, AI-powered platform that converges networking and security to reduce complexity, mitigate cyber risk, lower costs, and improve performance SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — News Summary Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence […]

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31 h. ago Southbrook Organic Vineyards celebrates regenerative farming with the launch of its mini

July 6 event celebrates the terroir, people & bounty that make Niagara food & wine divine NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Southbrook Organic Vineyards, Canada’s leader in organic and regenerative winemaking, hosts a special event Sunday, July 6, featuring Team Canada’s Bocuse d’Or candidate Chef Keith Pears, a Chopped Canada champion and […]

Culture

39 h. ago Thales 2025 Global Cloud Security Study Reveals Organizations Struggle to Secure Expanding, AI

52% report AI security spending is displacing traditional security budgets 55% report cloud environments are more complex to secure than on-premises infrastructure Enterprises now use an average of 85 SaaS applications, contributing to security tool sprawl MEUDON, France — Thales, a global leader in technology and cybersecurity, today released the findings of its 2025 Cloud […]

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4 d. ago Zayo Ranks #2 on the 2025 Channel Futures MSP 501 — Cementing Its Position as a Global Leader in Managed Services

DENVER — Zayo, a leading communications infrastructure and managed services provider, has been ranked #2 on the 2025 Channel Futures Managed Service Provider (MSP) 501, the definitive global list of top managed service providers. Climbing from #8 in 2023 to #7 in 2024, Zayo’s continued rise in the MSP 501 ranking reflects its commitment to […]

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4 d. ago Eavor Announces Leadership Transition: John Redfern to Step Down as CEO

CALGARY, Alberta, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eavor Technologies Inc., a leader in next generation geothermal technology, today announced that John Redfern will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer for personal reasons. Redfern, as an eight-year company veteran and co-founder, will continue his association with the company in a strategic advisory role. As […]

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4 d. ago Rogers Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Canada’s First Wireless Call on July 1

Usage skyrockets from 100 calls to 100 million calls a dayMarks four decades of wireless innovation leadership for Canadians TORONTO, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — July 1st marks the 40th anniversary of Canada’s first wireless call. It happened at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto. Art Eggleton, Toronto’s mayor at the time, called Montreal […]

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5 d. ago Edgewater Wireless Wins Strategic Federal Grant for Advanced Wi

Highlights: FABrIC funding to accelerate Edgewater’s next-generation Wi-Fi semiconductor innovation. $921,000 in non-dilutive funding supports Edgewater’s made-in-Canada Wi-Fi chipsets, reinforcing domestic leadership in next-generation connectivity solutions. Funding to advance a $2.4M project focused on the commercialization of Edgewater’s multi-link Wi-Fi silicon for high-density, interference-sensitive environments. OTTAWA, Ontario — Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: […]

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7 d. ago Driving a Smarter Critical Minerals Future: from Creative Destruction Lab Alumni to Partner, GeologicAI Partners with CDL Minerals

TORONTO — As announced today at CDL Super Session 2025, GeologicAI, the leader in High Resolution Decision Engineering for the Global Critical Minerals Industry, has joined the CDL Minerals program as its newest partner. This marks a profound milestone for Creative Destruction Lab: a venture that entered the CDL Rockies Energy Stream in 2018/19 now […]

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7 d. ago Alpine IQ Acquires Happy Cabbage’s Marketing Suite “Happy Marketers,” Expanding Value for Retail Clients

DENVER, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alpine IQ, the industry leader in data management, telecom, and marketing solutions for cannabis retailers, and the second fastest-growing software company on the 2024 Inc. 5000 software list, proudly announces its acquisition of Happy Marketers, the marketing suite by Happy Cabbage. As cannabis retail continues to evolve, marketers […]

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8 d. ago EveLab Insight Debuts Dynamic Wrinkle Detection Technology at VivaTech 2025, Shaping the Future of AI

SINGAPORE, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EveLab Insight, a global leader in AI skin analysis technology, successfully concluded its debut at VivaTech 2025, Europe’s premier innovation and technology event. From June 11-14, the company showcased a major advancement in visual AI: real-time dynamic wrinkle analysis, which brings a new dimension to personalized early-ageing awareness […]

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1 week ago Ascom Myco 4 becomes the world’s first 5G phone certified for Mission

Baar, Switzerland, June 18, 2025 Ascom, a global leader in mission-critical communication and collaboration solutions across the healthcare and enterprise industries, announces that the Ascom Myco 4 has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the world’s first GCF MCS-certified 5G phone. This certification underscores Ascom’s dedication to innovation and excellence in mobile workflow solutions. The […]

Technology

2 w. ago Celestica Announces Election of Directors and Approval of Equity Plan and Advanced Notice By

TORONTO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a leader in design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions for the world’s most innovative companies, today announced, in accordance with the requirements of the Toronto Stock Exchange, that the nominees listed in its management information circular were elected as directors of the company […]

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2 w. ago Cority’s 2025 Sustainability Report: Double‑Digit Drop in Cloud‑Hosting Emissions and Record Community Engagement

Expanded Scope 3 footprint, 42% cut in hosting emissions, and a surge in employee volunteer hours set the stage for science‑based targets in 2025 TORONTO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cority, the global leader in enterprise Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability software, has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing how the cloud‑software […]

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2 w. ago Precision Neuroscience Named to Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas and Inc.’s Best Workplaces Lists

Awards recognize innovation in healthcare technology and excellence in workplace culture NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Precision Neuroscience Corporation (Precision), a leader in brain–computer interface (BCI) technology, has been named to two prestigious lists: Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas and Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces. Fast Company recognized Precision for its Layer 7 […]

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