Maria Aiello

Just as inflation and interest rates have impacted Canadian consumers, businesses are also feeling the effect from the changing economic landscape. Many are seeking ways to increase efficiency and productivity by utilizing digital tools and solutions. Discover the 4 essential digital transformation trends every company should be aware of in this article by KPMG: https://hubs.li/Q02zfpKp0 Stay updated on industry news and insights by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://hubs.li/Q02zfqJ30 #Digitaltransformation #Innovation #Technology

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The energy transition requires utility companies to adapt with new technologies to create the next generation of Canadian electricity networks. ⚡ This includes distribution system operators (DSOs), which connect local distributors to open markets with easy grid access. Learn more. https://ow.ly/6PlF30sFGuA #EYCanada #BetterWorkingWorld

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Corporate governance continues to evolve driven by high-performing boards, new standards, and evolving stakeholder expectations. One area undergoing transformation is the board’s role in oversight of corporate purpose. Sign up for the free one-hour webinar to explore this ground-breaking report and the purpose governance trend it reveals. Coro Strandberg #purposeeconomy #socialpurpose

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Join us next week to learn about: - State of purpose adoption by corporations - Link between purpose and strategy - Board oversight of purpose  - Role of purpose in board education and recruitment  - Best practices in purpose governance – and more #governance #purpose #purposeconomy #board #corporategovernance

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65% of tech leaders acknowledge a skills gap on their team. See what others are doing to attract skilled talent in our new #RobertHalf report. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dXHZWEjy #TechTeams

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Greetings my LinkedIn network: We now have over 130 hours of Tech Leadership & Emerging Tech conversations on our ‘TechTonic Conversations’ YouTube channel. Conversations with top Canadian and Global technology leaders and executives, Deloitte's National and Global leaders, and founders/CEOs of tech companies to watch for! MUCH more to come... If you are interested in Tech Leadership topics, please #subscribe to the channel (below) so that you get notified whenever we post a new session: #CIO #CTO #CDO #TechExec #techleadership #emergingtech #tecttonicconversations #deloitte #impactthatmatters #CxO #leadership #coaching #professionaldevelopment

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Just one proof point for a quick read: Migrating to AWS can significantly reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) by up to 66 percent for compute, storage, and networking. The outdated perception of cloud being expensive stems from a narrow focus on migration costs, ignoring long-term value such as increased productivity, resilience, agility, and sustainability. Unlike over-provisioning on premises, cloud dynamically adjusts resources, minimizing excess costs.

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🚨 Guardians of Data: Unleashing the Power of Microsoft Fabric & Microsoft Purview 🚨   A word of appreciation to our clients, Microsoft, Slalom local team that support us on our Innovation hub event!   We had amazing discussions at #Microsoft #Toronto office yesterday with clients and friends at our Guardians of Data session, where Slalom and Microsoft shared a deep dive into how these cutting-edge platforms work together seamlessly to deliver real business impact. 🚀   At the intersection of data management and innovation, #MicrosoftFabric and the brand-new #MicrosoftPurview are revolutionizing the way organizations protect, classify, and collaborate on their most valuable asset—data.    All of us are Security teams and Guardians of the Data, and we should be responsible about that. Let’s protect and empower your data like never before! 👊   #MicrosoftFabric #MicrosoftPurview #DataGovernance #DataSecurity #GuardiansOfData #MicrosoftSecurity #DataPlatform #Loveyourfuture #SlalomProud

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As Canadian businesses adapt to global economic shifts, strategic digital investment is key to staying competitive and resilient. Here are four trends in digital transformation for organizations seeking to drive efficiency and optimize operations with the help of digital tools and solutions: https://bit.ly/3zaji0l #digitaltransformation #generativeAI #cloudcomputing #ESG

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#GenAI has the potential to add up $180 billion in productivity gains annually to the Canadian economy by 2030. However, to realize this economic opportunity, we must act quickly to accelerate responsible adoption or risk falling further behind. Read more in our latest report, Canada’s Generative AI Opportunity: https://lnkd.in/dj2c6GwG #MicrosoftCanada #MSFTAdvocate #AI

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New episode of Public Sector Future! Thank you to Ima Okonny for joining me on the latest episode of Public Sector Future.   As the Chief Data Officer for Economic and Social Development Canada, Ima works across the department of 40,000 people to make it possible to use data to better serve Canadians. Three things really struck me throughout the discussion: intention, context and impact.   Her team’s dedication to establishing robust data platforms, fostering data literacy, and implementing responsible AI practices was a central theme of our conversation, and she shared valuable lessons and approaches on each of these. One key approach Ima shares is a deliberate approach to bringing in a wide range of stakeholders from an early stage - including privacy, legal and policy colleagues - so that collaboration and learning is built in from the beginning. As Ima said "The more we can ensure that we’ve built some of those foundational structures and the protocols in place from the start, we can move faster, and we can scale.”   Listen to the episode using the link below, or search for Public Sector Future wherever you get your podcasts #data #gcdigital #digitalgovernment #ai Mia Xerri Portia Taylor Catherine Takemori Lindsay Nubel Racheal A. Briscoe Fawad Ahmed Kenya McKenzie, MBA Pauline Martin Angela Heise Antonio De Palmas Dave Sloan

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Join the Pathway to Engineering Exchanges webinar on October 24, 2-3 pm ET, titled “Prepare for the Career Ahead: Regulator Programs to Help Graduates Gain Licensure.” Hear directly from regulators, engage with program participants, and learn about the competitive advantages available to you. Register today to start your journey to becoming a professional engineer! Colleges and Institutes Canada | Collèges et instituts Canada Polytechnics Canada Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) Ontario Society of Professional Engineers Professional Engineers Ontario Engineers Canada

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#GenAI for Good If there is one thing thing you do today, it should be to read this report on #Ai and #bias. Thanks Aisha Greene and team for this very important work.

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Ontario Consulting team shares this video to celebrate the history of Agile ways of working! #Agile #BusinessAgility #Innovation #OntarioConsulting

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Energy and utilities companies are facing many challenges — including a labour shortage, changing workforce expectations, and the impact of new technology. Your organization needs to take the right steps to increase its workforce capacity to remain successful in an evolving landscape. Read our article by MNP’s Gord Chalk, Jaylene Cousins, and Kelsey Bjorndalen to discover the hiring trends and challenges facing the energy and utilities sector today. They also share several practical steps to help you overcome obstacles and increase your workforce capacity: https://shr.link/5rpiq Gordon Chalk MBA,CMC, Jaylene Cousins, Kelsey Bjorndalen

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🌌 Imagine IT so seamless, it feels like a glimpse into the future. No constant troubleshooting, no firefighting—just a system that operates quietly and lets you stay focused on what lies ahead. Our managed services are built to keep things simple, secure, and ready for anything. For teams that want to focus on progress, not problems. Discover more about our approach to managed services at Delvetek.com. #FutureProof

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Maintaining control of your cloud can transform your business outcomes. ☁️ Learn how stabilizing cloud operations can help your business balance benefits and costs. Learn more: https://ow.ly/VCrs30sBJcE #EYCanada #Cloud #Microsoft

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How much can government procurement practices set back digital transformation? Carleton University's Amanda Clarke, Chantal Brosseau, Anne Lajoie, and Sean Boots tackled this question with their critical evaluation of the government of Canada's procurement practices and found: "Federal IT procurement is thus at odds with responsible public money stewardship, singles Canada out amongst its peers as a digital government laggard, and ultimately, threatens the quality of programs affecting the public’s welfare. The status quo, as described and evaluated in this paper, is not a sustainable path forward for the federal government." Singles Canada out amongst its peers as a laggard... Their recommendations require serious consideration, particularly around building capability inside the government. Here at the Info-Tech Research Group we work with governments across Canada every day on how to build capability and capacity instead of dependency. We've seen the difference this can make, and are glad to see the current state challenged by critical analysis. We've seen similar criticisms from the auditor generals both federally and provincially. Thanks very much for bringing this to my attention Matthew Bourne! https://lnkd.in/gftdM_7f Patrick S. Eli Yufest Terry Rickan Rocco Passero Claudio De Rose Jackie Korecki Dave Wallace Theresa Hughes Jim Kirk Maud Murray Christine Coz, MSc., CGEIT, CISSP Rob Meikle Benoit Proulx Patrick S.

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