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Making Technology Work for Your Business
A smart technology strategy can have a positive effect on your people, your customers and your bottom line. With the right tools and mindset you can position your business for long-term success.
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Seize the Moment: Uncovering Growth Opportunities for Tech in 2021
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Tiffany Kaminsky
Scale up! How to use technology to boost your business’s efficiency
Pierre Cléroux
Anish Ambujakshan
Leon Van Der Poel
Free and low-cost applications
Incorporating technology into your business doesn't have to be complicated or costly.
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Find out why digital transformation must be based on an optimization of key processes, cultural change and information integration.
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Understand how the pandemic is affecting business transitions in Canada and get advice on how to mitigate risks in today’s climate.
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