Driving Collaboration and Change in Atlantic Canada Public Sector
When used meaningfully, technology has the potential to promote opportunity, protect fundamental rights and create a sustainable future.
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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,
Boosting Innovation in Ontario’s Public Service
The accelerated adoption of technology due to the global pandemic has motivated organizations of all sizes, both private and public sector, to think critically about their digital strategy and make room for digital transformation opportunities that meet the needs of customers, employees and citizens.
Transforming forensic services with digital innovation
Over the past two decades, we have seen a meteoric rise in the volume of digital evidence created in police investigations and, subsequently, judicial proceedings.
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Streamlining Communication and Collaboration for Law Enforcement
Law enforcement has always needed to be resilient, in order to maintain justice and protect communities. Historically, first responders developed agile and mobile ways to work when faced with natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and forest fires. The pandemic raised a whole new challenge. First responders were on the front lines of contagion. Public safety was threatened while the virus had the potential to make large numbers of first responders unavailable for active duty.
Fueling Innovation in Canada’s Frontline Law Enforcement
While the core principles governing the practice of policing have remained relatively unchanged throughout the years, many traditional ways of delivering services have become outdated.
Protecting privacy in the era of digital innovation
The accelerated digital transformation in response to COVID-19 has moved the world online. People are working remotely, doing medical appointments virtually, socializing and participating in community life online – and the list goes on.
Canadian Armed Forces Are Embracing Innovation
The accelerated digital transformation that took place in response to the global pandemic demonstrates the limitless opportunities for organizations to transform their operations and improve results through innovation.
Canada’s Superclusters Delivering Results
It’s been just over two years since the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development announced a cornerstone program within their innovation agenda – the establishment of superclusters across Canada. The goal was to bring leading organizations together to tackle global challenges and unlock Canadian potential.
Unlocking innovation in Canada – the time to act is now!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the defining technology of our time. Organizations that take advantage of all that it has to offer are arming themselves to compete now and in the future. A recent study of European leaders highlights how businesses that are actively implementing AI are more than twice as likely to be high-growth companies.
Delivering innovation to Canadian tables
When it comes to groceries, Canadians want it all – a big selection of high-quality food at low prices (and with sales and loyalty benefits with purchase). Couple that with the increasing desire for food to come from local and ethical sources and for organic or prepared foods, it’s no wonder that Statistica estimates annual retail sales of food and beverage in Canada at $188 billion.
Achieving Empathetic Artificial Intelligence
Because AI brings tremendous value to people and organizations, the opportunities are endless. At Microsoft, we believe it’s important to build a framework to...
Creating a citizen-centered society
Societies today face an immense set of challenges. Trust in government is near an all-time low. Traditional one-size-fits-all service models are being criticized...