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How the Microsoft Cloud Helps Banks Manage Risk
I think we can all agree that 2023 has been an interesting year for the financial services industry. The evolving global macroeconomic landscape of rising interest rates, inflation and volatility from geopolitical tensions has exposed the vulnerabilities and interdependencies of the world economy. These challenging circumstances, coupled with the recent collapse of major financial institutions
Helping Ontario Lead
As we enter the new year, we also enter a new technological era. An era catalyzed by global macroeconomic challenges and economic uncertainty driving Canadian organizations of all sizes and industries to go further and do more with technology. Canada’s public service is no exception. As one of the most vital industries bracing our economy,
Trends Shaping Canada’s Financial Services Industry in 2023
If 2022 taught us anything, it was to expect the unexpected. From changing market conditions to new and evolving technology innovations, the potential of emerging tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT inside of our organizations and navigating the return to work, we faced a tremendous number of obstacles and opportunities. And yet, we came together as a
For Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, data is at the heart of digital transformation
Over the past few years, the financial services industry in Canada has been on an accelerated journey to digital. Institutions big and small are reshaping their digital agendas and adopting a data strategy to keep pace with changing customer expectations. While every company’s digital journey is noteworthy, the midmarket financial sector’s transformation is especially impressive
The Growing Risk of Cybercrime and Protecting Cybersecurity of the Planet
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a massive transition to remote work, which according to Microsoft Canada’s National Security Officer John Hewie, it was also “a gift for cyber criminals.” Speaking at the Public Policy Forum’s Canada Growth Summit 2022, Hewie noted that malicious acts were easily carried out as organizations rapidly adopted new tech tools and
Microsoft Introduces New Artificial Intelligence Partner Advisory Board
Recent years have proven that the future economy will be digital. For Canada to lead, we need to empower all organizations, including those viewed as “traditional,” to accelerate innovation by leveraging the right technologies. The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) offers seemingly limitless potential for organizations across industries and sectors, including operational efficiencies, real-time data-informed
Building the future together: Microsoft Canada Economic and Social Impact Report
While there have been many challenges over the past two and half years, one silver lining is that the pandemic has fundamentally reshaped the way we work and our priorities, ultimately distinguishing what’s important – health, family, time, purpose – and what’s not. We’re currently sitting at a crossroads in history, where every organization must
Driving a Culture of Innovation with Ontario’s Public Service
The accelerated adoption of technology in recent years has meant customer expectations have shifted quickly to rely on seamless digital experiences – whether they are purchasing products or relying on services from the government. At Microsoft, we’re committed to empowering both private and public sector organizations to embrace digital transformation to stay ahead of these
Transforming digital financial services – and making lives easier
Every day, people discover the efficiencies and value of digital financial services. Small, incidental transactions—like depositing a refund check—can be completed in a matter of minutes, and large, life-changing financial processes—like getting a mortgage—proceed more quickly and efficiently as well. Transactions and processes can be completed from anywhere, at any time, which reduces in-person banking
Cybersecurity is a priority in Alberta’s rapid digital service transformation
Martin Dinel, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Information Security Officer for the Cybersecurity Services division of Service Alberta, is leading the charge for innovation in cybersecurity. As recently as two years ago, the Government of Alberta had virtually no presence in the cloud, but with the onset of the pandemic, they were compelled by their
Driving digital transformation on the frontline
Creating safer communities is a universal goal, one that often sees the level of risk to our frontline offset by the situational awareness that they rely upon from their command center. But what happens when that support structure is not available? With technology playing a greater role for frontline agencies, it is imperative that these
Enabling a data-driven public sector with the Microsoft Government Innovation Centre
The Canadian public sector is ripe for digital innovation, especially when it comes to how government institutions can leverage data to drive transformation and address evolving citizen expectations, according to new research released today from Microsoft Canada. A survey of 658 business decision-makers from Canadian organizations – including public sector, private sector and non-profits –