Canadian universities are moving from denial to deliberate adoption of generative AI, embedding tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Edu into campus systems while simultaneously wrestling with privacy, fairness, academic integrity, and sustainability risks. the last two years Canadian...
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Canadian universities are moving quickly to put generative AI into the hands of students, faculty and staff — but the rollout is pragmatic, uneven, and loaded with trade-offs that will shape teaching, research and institutional risk for years to come.
Overview
Across Canada, flagship...
Microsoft’s decision to lock Windows 11 behind a strict hardware gate is about to create a mass of usable-but-unsupported PCs — and the fallout will be technical, financial, and environmental.
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When Microsoft first announced Windows 11, the company framed the new release as a leap...
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Microsoft’s Windows 11 rules for hardware are simple on paper but brutal in practice: you need a 64‑bit CPU on Microsoft’s approved list, UEFI with Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0 — and if your PC falls short the fix can be either trivial (flip a firmware switch) or large (new CPU + motherboard). Many...
Ingram Micro’s latest investor call and fiscal results leave little doubt that the company is riding two concurrent tailwinds: the imminent October 14, 2025 end of support for Windows 10 — which is accelerating commercial device refreshes — and the gradual emergence of AI-driven demand that is...
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A Southern California resident has filed suit in San Diego Superior Court asking a judge to block Microsoft’s planned October 14, 2025 end-of-support for Windows 10 and to force the company to continue providing free security updates until Windows 10’s install base falls below a...
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Dell’s push into AI-ready PCs — and Haidi Nossair’s argument that this shift is fast becoming a competitive necessity rather than an optional refresh — captures a broader industry inflection where the endpoint is again being recast as strategic infrastructure for the enterprise. The conversation...
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In a decisive move to stake its claim as a global leader in AI-powered business transformation, NTT DATA has announced the launch of a dedicated global business unit for Microsoft Cloud. This strategic initiative represents an intensification of the long-standing NTT DATA–Microsoft alliance and...
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Microsoft’s stratospheric rise across nearly every segment of its business has become the talk of Wall Street, reaffirming the company’s role as the dominant force shaping the modern tech landscape. Fresh praise from market analysts and influential voices—most notably Jim Cramer—underscores how...
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As the countdown to Windows 10’s end-of-support in October 2025 intensifies, Microsoft has taken a noticeable step to ease the transition pains plaguing millions of users left stranded by Windows 11’s hardware requirements. In a move that has sparked attention across tech circles and among...
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The latest chapter in Malaysia’s digital transformation journey has been marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between PETRONAS and Microsoft, signaling an ambitious expansion of their strategic partnership. Aimed squarely at fostering an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven...
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The world’s largest technology companies are rewriting the rules of economic scale, strategy, and competitive advantage by unleashing a tidal wave of investment in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. Fueled by breakneck enterprise demand for AI-powered services and the rise of...
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In a landmark move that underscores the accelerating convergence of energy and technology, PETRONAS and Microsoft recently strengthened their strategic partnership, setting their sights on the development of Malaysia's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. This extension of their...
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the technological landscape, bringing with it a host of benefits—from streamlining work processes to fueling advancements in healthcare, finance, and education. OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Microsoft's Copilot have become household names for...
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As Windows 10 approaches its tenth anniversary, it stands not just as an operating system, but as a defining chapter in modern computing. The journey of Windows 10—marked by bold innovations, controversial shifts, and even unexpected reversals—has mirrored broader trends in technology, privacy...
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In an era where the convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) drives unprecedented opportunities, Siemens’ Smart Infrastructure division has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, targeting the heart of modern building management: IoT...
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As artificial intelligence continues to take the world by storm, reshaping industries and daily life, the energy required to fuel this revolution surges to unprecedented levels. Nowhere is this more evident than in the operations of global technology companies, which are scrambling not just to...
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The story of artificial intelligence over the past several years has become one of remarkable technical progress punctuated by a rapidly narrowing field of players. While AI startups and research labs abound, public consciousness and enterprise adoption have largely consolidated around just a...
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters have continued to capture unwavering attention from corporates, investors, policymakers, and the broader public, but recent weeks underscore that this fast-evolving domain is undergoing significant shifts. Between July 5th and July 18th, a...
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As the digital transformation of the built environment accelerates, the flow and accessibility of Internet of Things (IoT) data from commercial buildings, campuses, and data centers has moved from cutting-edge innovation to business-critical infrastructure. Yet, many enterprises still grapple...
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