canada

Workday to Invest CAD $1 Billion in Canada as Demand Grows for Compliant, AI-Enabled ERP

Workday plans a CAD $1 billion investment in Canada to expand talent, operations, and customer support as demand grows for compliant, AI-enabled ERP software.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Oracle Database@Google Cloud Expands to Canada and India in Digital Sovereignty Push

Oracle has launched its Database@Google Cloud service in Canada and India, using a standardized multicloud model that integrates directly with Google Cloud data centers, highlighting a strategic approach focused on data sovereignty and operational flexibility for enterprises across diverse regulatory environments.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Microsoft’s Canada Investment Puts Digital Sovereignty to Work

On December 9, 2025, Microsoft announced a C$7.5 billion investment to enhance AI and cloud infrastructure in Canada, building on a broader C$19 billion program, aiming to support digital sovereignty and local AI development while contributing to sustainability.

Application Development and Integration

Using the AI Launchpad Service and Command Prompt Engineering

At the SAPinsider Vegas 2024 conference, participants in the inaugural Developers Challenge utilized the SAP AI Launchpad to showcase innovative applications of generative AI in just eight hours, highlighting the transformative potential of AI in software development alongside critical techniques like prompt engineering.