Healthcare Roundtable: Perspectives on the future of healthcare
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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
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.
Zero Trust for networking
Over the last year, the demand for cloud-based services and applications has dramatically increased and the need to scale pushed to new levels. We are moving away from an era where networks were clearly defined and usually specific to a certain location. Now there isn't necessarily a contained/defined network to secure, but instead a vast portfolio of devices and networks, all linked by the cloud. Cybercriminals however are taking advantage of this shift, with increase occurring in DDoS attacks, ransomware and phishing campaigns.
Zero Trust for identity – the modern security model to stay productive and secure
Cybersecurity used to be a lot easier. IT teams did their best to build a security perimeter—a walled garden—where they could treat anything or anyone in that network as secure. This classic approach of attempting to restrict everything to a “secure” network does not accommodate the modern world, where almost everyone works remotely from different types of devices, including personal phones and tablets.
Zero Trust for data—classifying, protecting, and governing your data
Bad actors want your data. While a lot of things can happen before a user or system get to access an organization’s data, data is still ultimately what criminals want; personal information, customer lists, credit card numbers, trade secrets - to name a few.
Zero Trust for devices—new approaches for today’s new reality
Through the new realities of working from home, organizations are seeing a substantial increase in the diversity of devices accessing their networks. In a receive survey, due to the pandemic, 86% of IT leaders say at least ¼ of their staff are connecting to the corporate networks through personal and shared devices right now. With not all endpoints being managed, or even owned by the organization, this can lead to different device configurations and software patch levels, increasing the potential attack surface.
Zero Trust for apps – discovering, securing, and monitoring every app you use
The way we worked evolved rapidly in 2020. Organizations around the world have adapted and embraced remote work. With employees working from home, being able to connect to any resource, on any device, inclusive of using personal devices, has become a productivity requirement to be able complete their work. In turn, IT still has the responsibility to find the right balance between enabling productivity, while maintaining control to protect critical data.
Calgary Counselling Centre’s rapid Microsoft Teams deployment delivers highly effective mental health care
Calgary Counselling Centre (CCC) serves some 12,000 clients per year, averaging 35,600 hours of counselling sessions as it helps individuals, families, and groups develop the skills they need to thrive. In business for about 60 years, CCC also provides 80 students each year with the leading-edge research, education, and training opportunities they need to become the next generation of counsellors.
COVID-19 may have accelerated virtual health’s adoption, but it’s now here to stay
Prior to spring 2020, just 20% of all medical visits in Canada were conducted virtually. By the end of April 2020, that number had risen to 60%, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.