From Companies-to-Watch to Canada's top five in a single year, SimplyAsk.ai is leading the shift from AI that assists people to AI that runs the business.

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 2, 2026 /CNW/ -- SimplyAsk.ai, the company putting AI at the heart of how enterprises run, has been ranked #5 on Deloitte's 2026 Technology Fast 50. One year after placing #2 in the program's Companies-to-Watch category, the company has entered the main ranking among Canada's five fastest-growing technology companies.

For most organizations, AI is still a sidekick: a chat window people turn to between tasks. SimplyAsk.ai is betting on something bigger. Its Symphona platform puts AI in charge of the work that keeps a business moving (orders, field crews, customer issues that cross between teams) while people keep the final say on what matters. It is the difference between a company that uses AI and a company that runs on it.

The approach was proven in telecommunications, where a stalled order or a missed dispatch costs real money, and now runs in production at Tier 1, 2 and 3 carriers across North America. Today it powers organizations across industries, with a growing global partner network extending its reach.

"Every company now has AI. Very few have AI running the business," said Shuli Gortler, CEO of SimplyAsk.ai. "That gap is where the next decade of competitive advantage will be decided, and it's the gap we close. Moving from Companies-to-Watch to Canada's top five in one year belongs to our customers, who saw that future early, and to our team, who are building it."

"The 2026 Technology Fast 50 winners exemplify the ingenuity, resilience, and ambition that continue to define Canada's technology sector," said Brendan Cooper, National Technology Fast 50 program co-leader. "We are proud to celebrate their achievements and recognize the meaningful impact they are making in communities and markets across the country."

Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 category recognizes Canada's 50 fastest-growing technology companies based on revenue growth over a consecutive four-year period. To qualify, companies must meet minimum revenue thresholds, own proprietary technology, and invest in research and development activities conducted in Canada.

About SimplyAsk.ai

SimplyAsk.ai, The Intelligent Operations Company, helps enterprises run on AI. Its Symphona platform turns AI from a tool people use into the engine that runs their operations, with ready-made AI Apps live in days and the governance enterprises demand. Founded in 2021 and 100% Canadian-owned, SimplyAsk.ai has hubs in Vancouver and Toronto and serves customers across industries through a growing partner network.

For more information, visit www.simplyask.ai.

About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Program

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program is Canada's pre-eminent technology awards program. It recognizes business growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship in three distinct categories: Technology Fast 50, Enterprise—Industry Leaders, and Companies-to-Watch. The program also recognizes thriving technology companies in the United States and Canada in partnership with the North American Technology Fast 500 program.

Program sponsors for 2026 include RBCx, Norton Rose Fulbright, TMX, Export Development Canada, the Council of Canadian Innovators, Lafond, and The Globe and Mail.

For more information, visit www.fast50.ca.

SOURCE SimplyAskAI