It was a great honour to attend Premier Scott Moe’s Throne Speech delivered by the Governor General in Regina yesterday. I had the privilege to sit with my colleague Tyler Willox along with Tina Beaudry-Mellor who graciously explained to me all the legislative protocols as they were taking place.
Read MoreAs we close out 2020, I am in awe of the change, growth, and perseverance demonstrated by my friends, colleagues, and business partners.
Read MoreCloud computing has become an integral part of our personal and professional lives. Consider the cloud-based applications we depend on every day: Microsoft 365, Netflix, Dropbox, Google Drive, and many more. Indeed, Canadian spending on public cloud software and infrastructure is predicted to grow by 77% between 2019-2023, and multicloud is now the preferred strategy for close to 85% of enterprises.
Read MoreParalysis by analysis is a real problem for me at the best of times and I am on high alert these days. By going back to the basics, I am able to take full advantage of familiar methodologies that help me frame my thinking in terms of the things I know and where I need to gain a deeper understanding.
Read MoreI’ve recently changed jobs and have a new “boss”. I’m excited for the new opportunity. I think my new director (“boss”) will be great. My one-year anniversary with ISM Canada is quickly approaching and with the recent change in roles I’ve moved from one great boss to another. It seems fitting to reflect on what makes a great boss.
Read MoreSocial distancing, record breaking unemployment, the bulk of the nation working from home...Tiger King. It has been a landmark first quarter to 2020.
Read MoreDay to day, even minute to minute, I remind myself to focus on the things I can control. I am most successful when I can channel my energy into practicing gratitude, compassion, and connecting with my community in new ways. It’s the best way I’ve found to resist the impulse to awfulize. As a result, I feel better and I have a more productive mindset overall.
Read MoreWith great power comes great responsibility. Although the famous line from Spiderman may not incite visions of cloud computing potential, there is a connection.
Read MoreBeing prepared isn't a fad...it's a lifestyleI get teased… a lot. My career has been in Continuity Management and Risk Management but it isn’t just what I do, it’s who I am! I get very passionate and excited when I talk about planning strategies, discussing what could go wrong and how to make the best of a bad situation.
Read MoreOver the last decade there has been a dramatic change in what customers expect from retailers.
Read MoreThese three digital transformation strategies have proven successful in generating more revenue for retail businesses. They help in solving business problems while enhancing the customer experience.
Read MoreHybrid Cloud Computing - These steps will set you for success.
Read MoreHybrid cloud technology empowers companies to store data in specific environments that are best aligned with that particular industry’s regulatory requirements. Further, applications can run with greater security than on a public cloud.
Read MoreThe hybrid cloud solution allows on-premise infrastructure (private cloud) and public clouds to operate across multiple standardized technology interfaces seamlessly. This ease of implementation will enable businesses to innovate with agility, improving responsiveness, and lowering operating costs even with the added layers of complexity.
Read MoreThink for a moment about your organization's most successful cloud initiative. Were these outcomes achieved?
Read MoreDo traditional service providers make good cloud service providers?
Read MoreMerging business acumen, informed insight, and advanced technology for organizational prosperity
Read MoreThe Betty-Ann Heggie Womentorship Program is an opportunity to connect with successful women across a wide variety of disciplines. The program started in 2010 and is administered by the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan. Protégés are individually matched...
Read MoreMore than ever, I’m convinced that’s not the case. It is possible to learn how to innovate. I recently had the opportunity to learn about the Innovation Ecosystem as a student of the MIT Innovation ecosystem for Leaders: A new Approach to Accelerate Corporate Innovation. It was an experience I won’t soon forget…
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