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Jake MacAndrew

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Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key.

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Written by Jake

Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks
Data Protection

Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks

SecurEnvoy says flexible, phishing-resistant MFA is becoming essential as attackers increasingly exploit human error and regulatory pressure intensifies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Info-Tech: AI transformation needs real expectations, not speed
Digital Transformation

Info-Tech: AI transformation needs real expectations, not speed

Businesses must temper expectations, as high hallucination rates, weak multi-step reasoning, and architectural complexity continue to derail AI projects.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 29th Nov 2025
Zinit raises USD $8M to drive AI-led procurement change
Digital Transformation

Zinit raises USD $8M to drive AI-led procurement change

Zinit has raised USD $8 million to expand its AI-driven platform that automates procurement, cutting cycle times by 40% and boosting savings by 30%.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances hybrid cloud & user experience
Hybrid Cloud

Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances hybrid cloud & user experience

Parallels has launched RAS 21.0, enhancing hybrid cloud management, security, and user experience for distributed workforces with multi-cloud support.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Straiker predicts shadow AI & agentic cyber threats in 2026
DevOps

Straiker predicts shadow AI & agentic cyber threats in 2026

Straiker warns that shadow AI projects and autonomous AI threats could escalate cyber risks, prompting firms to adopt new defence and workforce strategies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Automation to drive global cybercrime industrial age by 2026
Firewalls

Automation to drive global cybercrime industrial age by 2026

Cybercrime will enter its 'industrial age' with AI and automation enabling faster, larger-scale attacks and a more organised underground economy, says Fortinet.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Jake

Canada's modern tech threat: Cybercrime you can subscribe to
Malware

Canada's modern tech threat: Cybercrime you can subscribe to

Cybercrime-as-a-service is booming, lowering entry barriers and making sophisticated attacks accessible to more criminals worldwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum
Digital Transformation

Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum

Canada and Germany launch a Digital Alliance to deepen ties on AI, quantum tech and digital infrastructure, targeting higher productivity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Canadian CIOs juggle AI gains with shadow AI risks
Private Cloud

Canadian CIOs juggle AI gains with shadow AI risks

Canadian CIOs speed up AI adoption for productivity gains while racing to rein in shadow AI and meet strict data sovereignty demands.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
VC compensation climbs, yet some gender gaps remain
Job Market

VC compensation climbs, yet some gender gaps remain

Median pay in Canadian venture capital rises, narrowing regional gaps, but senior roles still show a gender pay gap despite gains for women at junior levels.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Canadians embrace AI to plan smarter travel & stretch budgets
Risk & Compliance

Canadians embrace AI to plan smarter travel & stretch budgets

Nearly half of Canadian travellers now use AI tools to plan trips, helping them avoid the US and stretch budgets amid rising costs and global uncertainties.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home
Marketing Technologies

Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home

Canadian merger and acquisition activity is set to surge in 2026 as domestic startups gain favour, driven by local firms seeking labour-saving tech solutions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Meet the B.C. startup using AI to preserve fading languages
eLearning

Meet the B.C. startup using AI to preserve fading languages

Language Foundry combines artificial intelligence and local knowledge to help learners revive and sustain shrinking Indigenous languages.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Chris Hadfield on fusion, AI, human ingenuity for the future
Power / Energy

Chris Hadfield on fusion, AI, human ingenuity for the future

The Canadian retired astronaut and former ISS commander shared his experiences and how to apply them to sustainable tech at Info-Tech LIVE in Montreal.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 29th Nov 2025
Furble launches nationwide online platform for pet care
Customer Experience

Furble launches nationwide online platform for pet care

Furble launches a Canadian online platform connecting pet owners to licensed pharmacies for prescriptions and pet care products delivered at home.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Accenture: Sovereign AI interest surges within Canada
Data Protection

Accenture: Sovereign AI interest surges within Canada

Canadian firms eye sovereign AI to boost data control, innovation, and national security, with 87% seeing significant value in these homegrown systems.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Canada's AI regulation that died: The story of AIDA
Data Protection

Canada's AI regulation that died: The story of AIDA

Canada's Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, part of Bill C-27, died in 2025, leaving the country without dedicated AI regulation despite billions invested.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Australian ICT Leader David Skellern Earns 2025 Pearcey Medal
Wireless Networks

Australian ICT Leader David Skellern Earns 2025 Pearcey Medal

Professor David Skellern wins 2025 Pearcey Medal for pioneering wireless networking; Sam Kroonenburg and Cathy Foley also honoured by Australian ICT industry.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025