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AI's Impact on Canada's Top Tech Companies

Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 showcases AI's impact on Canada's fastest-growing tech companies, highlighting innovative uses in healthcare, entertainment, and finance.

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DeloittePurposemedPixmobCertnMindbridge Analytics

Anders MckenzieHusein MolooVincent LeclercAndrew McleodStephen Dewitt

Describe PurposeMed's use of AI in healthcare.: PurposeMed, a Calgary-based company, uses AI-powered virtual care platforms (Freddie, Frida, and Foria) to provide accessible healthcare services for underserved communities, focusing on HIV/AIDS, ADHD/anxiety/depression, and transgender care.
Explain Certn's AI-powered background check platform.: Certn, a Victoria-based company, provides a digital platform for background checks using machine learning to verify identity, employment, and credit history quickly and efficiently. The platform is used globally by employers and landlords.
What is the function of Mindbridge Analytics' AI platform?: Mindbridge Analytics, an Ottawa-based company, uses AI-powered machine learning to analyze financial data for anomalies, risks, fraud, and errors, helping companies improve financial accuracy and efficiency.
How does PixMob utilize technology in the entertainment industry?: PixMob, a Montreal-based company, creates customized, eco-friendly, wearable light-up technology for large-scale events like concerts and sporting events, enhancing audience experience with interactive light shows.
What is the main theme highlighted in Deloitte's 2023 Technology Fast 50 program?: Deloitte's 2023 Technology Fast 50 program highlights the pervasive use of artificial intelligence (AI) among the fastest-growing tech companies in Canada. 97% of these companies leverage AI to drive significant revenue growth.

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