The Powell Perspective

As AI spending soars, a Forrester report anoints a new leader in IT Financial Management. We dissect why unifying tech economics is now a strategic imperative.

A new partnership aims to eliminate thousands of hidden vulnerabilities in battlefield AI, hardening the software supply chain to make AI truly battle-ready.

A unique 'double feature' in Rocky Mount pairs local artists with a prison art program, revealing art's power for community building and rehabilitation.

Reitmans defies retail gloom with Q1 growth, proving strategic cost-cutting and revitalized brick-and-mortar stores can forge a path to resilience.

KPMG is betting big on AI to fix audit quality in Hong Kong. But as the firm champions a 'Trusted AI' future, can it overcome the hidden perils of the technology it promotes?

A new coffee shop in a tiny South Dakota town seems minor, but it reveals Dunn Brothers' ambitious plan to rival giants by targeting underserved markets.

A new alliance between Meritus Capital and Republic Business Credit aims to solve a critical cash flow problem for the temporary staffing industry.

A new docuseries frames Arctic drilling as a 'treasure hunt.' We examine the hidden costs of this high-stakes PR campaign in a fragile ecosystem.

A new partnership embeds PitchBook's data into Samaya AI, promising auditable insights for finance. Is this the answer to the AI 'black box' problem?

PFU America's new RICOH SP-2240N scanner aims to disrupt the small business market with high-speed, PC-less scanning at an affordable price point.

MODE Global's recent award for its MODE IQ platform is more than a trophy. It's a key move in the high-stakes, AI-driven battle for logistics dominance.

Insurtech firm PolicyMe has launched a unified platform promising to match any Canadian to the right life insurance in one session. Is this the innovation that finally cracks the industry's complexity, or a new tech facing a tough regulatory road?

Beyond the AI model hype, a new battleground is emerging: infrastructure. MegaRouter's latest move at SuperAI signals a critical shift for enterprises.

A small innovator accuses cruise giant MSC of stealing its billion-dollar idea. Is this a case of IP theft or a cautionary tale for the creative economy?

While CEO Craig Chambliss's EY award makes headlines, the real story is Neurelis's disruption of epilepsy care and its ambitious pipeline for brain disorders.

Ottawa is injecting hundreds of millions into sports, from local events to the World Cup. But this isn't just about medals; it's a critical bid to repair a fractured system.

Johnson & Johnson's massive investment in Jacksonville promises economic growth, but the real story is a strategic pivot to secure the U.S. healthcare supply chain.

Praecipio's new financing arm aims to break budget logjams for Atlassian users, but does this model create new dependencies and hidden financial risks?

A critical software refresh from MDA Space subsidiary 49North is more than a compliance update; it's a look into the automated future of aviation safety.

After a decade-long hiatus from major global partnerships and a recent financial overhaul, Oriflame is betting on spectacle. But is this a savvy brand revival or a costly distraction?