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Derek Fung is a cybersecurity and cloud computing reporter at Tech Forum, covering the infrastructure that powers Canada's digital economy. His investigative reporting on security threats and cloud trends keeps IT leaders informed and prepared.
22 articles
SoftBank subsidiary IDC Frontier's IDCF Cloud was hit by ransomware on Oct 7, 2026, taking East Japan Region 1 offline and disrupting 495 companies and municipalities. The attacker claimed to destroy 41.5 PB of backups.
Derek Fung / October 9, 2026
Chexy CAD 14M Series A Toronto: Toronto's innovative fintech secures CAD 14M in funding spearheaded by Khosla Ventures, supported by Air Canada.
Derek Fung / October 6, 2026
Tulong Toronto funding fuels the ambitious growth and outreach expansion of a promising AI startup located in the heart of Toronto.
Derek Fung / September 20, 2026
The Government of Canada has announced a $7 million funding package for Montréal International to enhance its efforts in attracting international…
Derek Fung / September 16, 2026
Canada's AI Compute Access Fund supports 44 innovative projects with CAD 66 million to help offset burgeoning compute costs effectively.
Derek Fung / September 10, 2026
US utility system construction added 76,300 jobs since 2022. Canada's lost 9,284. A matched-NAICS comparison of the trade that builds every data centre's grid connection.
Derek Fung / September 9, 2026
Tech Forum reports Juno Industries oversubscribed financing closing on May 1, 2026, signaling investor confidence in Canada’s defence tech
Derek Fung / September 9, 2026
Tech Forum delves into Scopia Surgical's pre-seed funding closure in Montreal, exploring implications for the future of robotic surgery.
Derek Fung / September 6, 2026
Float Financial secured nearly C$100 million in debt facilities to expand credit products for Canadian small businesses.
Derek Fung / August 21, 2026
JetScale AI secures seed funding to enhance cloud optimization services throughout North America and Europe, boosting startup growth in Montreal.
Derek Fung / August 14, 2026
Anthropic now embeds invisible watermarks in Claude's generated text and C2PA signed metadata in images, across the API, Claude Code, Cowork, and Tag.
Derek Fung / August 11, 2026
Tally's data breach exposed user emails and password hashes via a Metabase zero-day. What happened, and the 5 best Tally alternatives to switch to.
Derek Fung / August 9, 2026
Explore a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of AI regulation and compliance for fintech startups in Canada’s bustling Canadian tech hubs.
Derek Fung / July 26, 2026
A neutral, data-driven exploration of the Toronto–Waterloo AI startup founder journey in 2026, highlighting key trends, milestones, and impacts.
Derek Fung / June 3, 2026
A data-driven look at AI safety standards and certification landscape in Canada 2026, with timelines, players, and regulatory context.
Derek Fung / May 25, 2026
Robotic skimmers handle the steady-state workload. For the spot jobs they can't reach, a cordless handheld vacuum with a 75-minute battery and tool-free filter is the missing piece.
Derek Fung / May 24, 2026
Neutral, data-driven update on the Canadian fintech landscape 2026, highlighting market trends, regulatory shifts, and cross-border payments.
Derek Fung / March 5, 2026
Data-driven update on the Waterloo Global Futures Fund 2.0's launch of grants to accelerate cutting-edge AI and technology initiatives.
Derek Fung / February 22, 2026
A data-driven update on Canada AI cloud infrastructure investment as Microsoft commits CAD 19B toward domestic AI compute and sovereign cloud.
Derek Fung / February 20, 2026
Explore a comprehensive data-driven overview of Montreal AI funding 2026, Quebec's commitment, and its significant regional impact on innovation.
Derek Fung / February 18, 2026
Neutral, data-driven briefing on WaterlooPage seed funding AI external relations platform and its seed round, expansion plans, and market implications.
Derek Fung / February 18, 2026
Waabi Series C funding Toronto 2026 drives robotaxi expansion and AI-driven autonomy with a record Canadian fundraising milestone.
Derek Fung / February 18, 2026