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PlanHub Awards 2025 - Quebec-Based Double Win
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Which two mobile and internet service providers in Canada, recognized at the PlanHub Awards last year, hail from Quebec? Check it out - it's Fizz, a budget-friendly offering from Videotron, and Oxio, a recent acquisition by Cogeco. The PlanHub Awards, decided by a survey of 2900 users, highlights the preferences of Canadians, leading the way for improvements in services for consumers, according to PlanHub President Nadir Marcos.
Novipro's 2025 IT Industry Snapshot
In the 2025 edition of their annual report, Novipro sheds light on the concerns of IT pros, revealing that AI and cybersecurity are hot topics. Approximately 81% of respondents are planning a significant investment in AI, while 30% of companies faced a cyberattack last year - a five-year high! Somewhat alarmingly, 28% of participating companies do not offer training on cybersecurity issues to their staff.
Apple's Accessibility Push 2025: Leading the Way
In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple introduced several new features and functions to enhance accessibility, set to roll out in the upcoming weeks. These updates include badges showcasing accessibility features in the Apple App Store, improved text recognition, and vision aid tools for mixed reality headset Vision Pro.
Microsoft's Surface Lineup: Copilot+ PCs
At the Microsoft Build conference, the tech giant unveiled two new Copilot+ PCs - the 12-inch Surface Pro tablet and the 13-inch Surface Laptop. These devices promise high performance and are specifically targeted toward professionals seeking advanced AI applications.
Ultrahuman Connected Ring, Made in Texas
Following trade war developments, Ultrahuman has announced plans to produce all Ring Air connected rings for the North American market at their production facility in Plano, Texas. With a production capacity of half a million units per year, Ultrahuman is set to monitor the vital data of users around the clock, particularly during sleep.
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- The PlanHub Awards 2025 highlight a surge in interest for smart-home-devices among Canadians, as 81% of IT pros in Novipro's 2025 IT Industry Snapshot are planning significant investments in artificial-intelligence, which could possibly include the integration of AI in these devices for enhanced functionality.
- With tech giants like Apple and Microsoft continually pushing the boundaries of technology, the line between regular gadgets and cybersecurity becomes increasingly blurred, as 28% of companies, as evidenced by Novipro's report, do not offer training on cybersecurity issues to their staff.
- As the demand for advanced AI applications grows, French technology makes its mark in the industry, with Microsoft's Surface Lineup boasting high-performance devices such as the 12-inch Surface Pro tablet and the 13-inch Surface Laptop, manufactured in Quebec. These devices reflect the growing involvement of French technology in the realm of data-and-cloud-computing and technology at large.
