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Canadian Cloud, American Control? Why Your Data Needs a Sovereign Home.

The landscape of business operations has been profoundly reshaped by the widespread adoption of cloud computing. Canadian businesses, in particular, are increasingly embracing cloud solutions for their inherent scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency. This pervasive shift, however, often leads to an overlooked yet critical question: where does an organization’s digital data truly reside, and, more importantly, who ultimately exercises control over it? This inquiry transcends mere technical specifications; it delves into fundamental issues of privacy, regulatory compliance, and national security that bear significant implications for every Canadian enterprise. Read more

AI and Automation in the Canadian Cloud: Ethical Considerations and Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are reshaping industries worldwide, with cloud computing serving as the backbone for these advancements. In Canada, the cloud market has distinct characteristics, including stringent data sovereignty laws, a rapidly growing technology sector, and a commitment to ethical AI deployment. As businesses leverage AI-powered automation within Canadian cloud environments, it is crucial to navigate the ethical landscape responsibly.

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Evaluating Your Current IT

Is your business is looking into hiring an external IT service provider for your technical processes and systems? There are 6 things that you need to consider when evaluating your current IT provider for your organization:   

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A Layered Approach to Cloud Security

Work environments are immersing themselves with private, public and hybrid Cloud platforms at an extraordinarily rapid rate. What is alarming is how security measures are not being adequately updated during these significant changes. If your business is quickly moving towards a cloud-based atmosphere, it could be open to a host of unexpected vulnerabilities.

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New Privacy Laws for Healthcare in Ontario: What You Need To Know

As of January 1st 2018, numerous changes have been made to Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). If you are a health information custodian working in a hospital or medical office, it is important to understand how this new set of rules will affect your organization. One of the most critical changes requires health organizations to keep track of privacy and data  breaches. While the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario will be releasing tracking guidelines in March of 2019, custodians are expected to record breaches now. Here is what you need to know to uphold your reputation and ensure your patient information remains secure.

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