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Today marks the beginning of Canada #SmallBusinessMonth and a new chapter for SMBs! Now it’s easier than ever for small and medium-sized businesses to leverage the same enterprise-grade technology that more than 50% of Fortune 500 companies use to move business forward. https://bit.ly/3N3yeRd #TeamWDAY

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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my new website, virtuallylive.ca! 🌐 Are you thinking about getting a CRM or other cloud-based software for your business? Look no further! Virtually Live Software is your go-to resource hub for everything you need to know about selecting and implementing the perfect solutions to drive your business forward. What you'll find on Virtually Live Software: ✅ In-Depth Guides: Comprehensive articles on choosing the right CRM and cloud-based software tailored to your business needs. ✅ Expert Insights: Valuable tips and best practices from industry experts to help you make informed decisions. ✅ Implementation Tips: Step-by-step guides to ensure a smooth and successful software implementation process. Whether you're a small business owner or part of a large enterprise, Virtually Live Software has the resources you need to stay ahead in the digital landscape. Visit us at virtuallylive.ca and start your journey towards smarter business solutions today! #CRM #CloudSoftware #BusinessGrowth #TechSolutions #VirtuallyLiveSoftware #BusinessInnovation #SoftwareImplementation

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#WomenEntrepreneurs - This program offers great guidance and insight to help transform your business through strategic digital technology decisions. Take your businesses to the next level! 💼 ✨ #AWE #BoldLeadership #TechnologyTransformation #BusinessSuccess

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Uh-oh, Vancouver and vicinity Business owners, BEWARE! The scammers are at it again. A new “overdue invoice” scam is circulating. This scam involves a fake organization sending a past-due invoice that needs to be paid urgently. Some have been sent from fake names that look exactly like companies you do work with! Before paying, make sure whoever is paying your invoices confirms that the invoice is legitimate. You don’t want to end up losing $40k to a scammer and still owing your vendor. 📲Need help with cybersecurity? We’re here for you. Book a call with our team to get your FREE Security Risk Assessment so we can find out if and where you’re vulnerable and devise a plan to fix it. 📲Book a 10-Minute Discovery Call to get started – Discovery Call Link-https://lnkd.in/g_3G2g5p OR Call now 360-334-7755 https://lnkd.in/evA8PBMp #Cybersecurityawareness #MSP #Cybersafe #Cybersecuritystrongpassword #Cybersecurity #Compliance #DataProtection #BusinessSecurity #StaySafeOnline #ProtectYourBusiness #CyberAware #Securecollaboration #cybercriminals #focusonIT #FocusOnEndpoints #CoverAllBases #securenetwork #remotepatchmanagement #maximizeEfficiency #stayconnected #remotemonitoring #RemoteMonitoring #RemoteWork #HybridWork #OutsourcedIT #CuttingEdgeTech #RealTimeSecurity #EDRAlerts #PCICompliance #EDR #PenTesting #AffordableSolutions #DefendLikeAPro #TechResolution #CybersecurityVancouverWA #TeamLogicITvancouverwa #CyberProtection #EmailThreatProtection

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Canada’s financial services and payments sector is experiencing a surge of regulatory updates, impacting the Code of Conduct for the Payment Card Industry (Code), criminal interest rate laws, open banking, consumer protection in Quebec and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. #banking #finance #payments #canada #quebec

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How can artificial intelligence (AI) affect your business in monitoring and understanding customers and vendors? Everyday we read news articles or hear from different interest groups about how difficult the economic situation is whether you're in Canada or USA. The latest indication is there's been an increase in business bankruptcies both in Canada and USA causing a tightening of credit approvals by respective banks and credit institutions and understandably so. So how does this affect my business? The question needs to go deeper in does your current ERP ecosystem monitor "trends" for your customers and vendors for example? That is, other than checking your A/R listings at the end of every day, week or month do you take advantage of the data in your system to monitor whether your customer(s) are having cash flow issues in the way their payment patterns are changing related to past. This could merely reflect a short term cash flow problem to a major solvency issue due to large customer(s) going into receivership/bankruptcy, decrease in sales, etc. Of course you can put them on COD after the fact but that doesn't help if your inventory procurement and cash flow is predicated on "assumption" of "business as usual" leaving you with large o/s A/R you can't leverage as margin at the bank or extra inventory in sales anticipation. Let us help you understand how AI can better direct you to predict circumstances indicating an issue before it becomes fully blown whether a customer or vendor through advanced ERPs such as Acumatica and their scalable suit of products.

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I have been the President at SolidCAD for over 4 years. During that time, I have seen an incredible amount of change for our clients, vendors, and our teams. The pace and impact of this change has been accelerated through successful technology adoption. For many companies in the Canadian and US landscape the risk associated with change represents a significant barrier to growth. For decades strategic change initiatives at companies have a greater than 60% failure rate when they are not delivered on time, on budget, or realizing the expected economic impact. When it comes to technology adoption that failure rate jumps to over 90%. With these sort of challenges to success, can you blame North American business leaders for being cautious in their approach to technology adoption? The truth however is that the rewards of being innovative come with greater ability to deliver on increasingly complex products to make and communities to construct, attracting and retaining top talent and financial performance to thrive in an increasingly competitive economic landscape. At SolidCAD our promise is to change this high-risk environment to one of greater certainty for our clients in achieving their highest priority digital transformation goals. Innovation does not have to come with substantial risk, because with the right partner you can realize the promise of high rewards. Together we can empower transformation – when we work together, we all win together! www.solidcad.ca ⁠#EmpowerTransformation;#AcceleratingInnovation

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Stop by booth 309 to learn how Watsonx.data can save your company money #thinktoronto

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We are so excited to be presenting in Quebec City next week for the Credit Union Technology Forum, CUTF! Which is being brought to you by League Data & CGI We are running a workshop called "The Future of Collaborative Succession Planning" 🚀 Are you prepared to ensure leadership continuity while driving collaborative growth in your organization? Don’t miss our upcoming workshop, where we’ll dive deep into the strategies needed to align leadership and culture for lasting success! 💡 Key Takeaways: Leadership Continuity: Learn how to build a seamless pipeline of future leaders. Talent Management: Discover effective methods to develop and retain top talent. Risk Mitigation: Identify and address risks that could disrupt leadership transitions. Collaborative Growth: Engage key stakeholders to create a unified succession plan that aligns with your strategic goals. If you are a leader thinking about Succession Planning come to our workshop and we will have some great questions for everyone to evaluate for the future! Comment if you are going to be there!

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1 in 3 Canadian families facing financial struggles, it's imperative for businesses to evaluate their ability to assist individuals and step in before they face bankruptcy. How many lenders truly understand the financial position of their customers and can intervene proactively? #FinancialWellness #BusinessPreparedness

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I really enjoyed a recent article describing the statements from the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem. He said, “Even as the economies being shut down (during the pandemic), GDP declining rapidly, you were investing in new digital technology to figure out how to serve your customers digitally … the manufacturing sector rapidly pivoted to create personal protective equipment. How do we harness some of that ingenuity, that innovation, without having a crisis?” How can we continue to push boundaries and foster innovation in our everyday operations? Let’s not wait for the next crisis to spark change. Instead, let’s cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and creative problem-solving. #Innovation #Technology #Leadership #ContinuousImprovement #FutureThinking

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“The economic headwinds have also created a tough environment for attracting capital to this risky asset class. Simply put, now is the worst possible time to signal a lack of ambition in rewarding risk-taking.” This isn’t just about punishing entrepreneurs. It’s about driving innovation and capital south of the border (and elsewhere). This will affect all Canadians for generations to come. You don’t need to be a tech founder or an investor to care about this.

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Determining a value-led GenAI strategy is no easy task. How do you start and how do you measure success? Register now for our LinkedIn Live where PwC Canada subject matter specialists will take a deeper dive into assessing the business value of deploying GenAI.

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https://lnkd.in/gmDD47Jw Maclean's magazine has just unveiled its annual Power List, and we are thrilled to announce that Mark Leonard, President of Constellation Software Inc., has been recognized as one of the most influential tech leaders of the year. "For quietly amassing one of the world’s top tech portfolios His more-is-more capital allocation strategy has earned him the nickname “Canada’s Warren Buffett” and earned his shareholders a gobsmacking 23,000 per cent return. Since 2005, Constellation Software has spent $8.7 billion acquiring more than 1,000 companies—mostly small software firms running monopolies in niche markets too small for competition—and servicing unsexy industries like cable broadcasting and mortgages (2023 acquisitions include WideOrbit and Optimal Blue). Rather than merge his companies or sell them for parts, Leonard lets them operate independently, using the steady cash return to fund new acquisitions. The famously reclusive Leonard is allergic to flashy headlines, but nothing says sex appeal like a five-digit ROI."

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I am thrilled about this partnership between #Credivera, #AuraData, and #Mintz! This collaboration is set to be a game-changer for both organizations and individuals. Imagine being able to easily confirm education, skills, and certifications—it's a huge leap forward in protecting personal privacy and boosting organizational brand integrity! So proud to see this happening!  #verifiablecredentials, #ownwhatyouknow, #credentialverification

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Celebrating 8 Years of CorGTA Inc. 🥳👏🏻📈 It's with immense pride and gratitude that we mark a significant milestone in our journey – CorGTA Inc. 8th anniversary! Founded with a vision to redefine the landscape of technology and digital recruitment, our company has flourished into a beacon of excellence in Downtown Toronto and across Canada. As we reflect on the past eight years, we're reminded of the invaluable lessons learned and the remarkable achievements that have shaped our path: Resilience in Adversity: We've encountered our fair share of challenges, from market fluctuations to unforeseen obstacles. Yet, through unwavering resilience and determination, we've emerged stronger and more resilient than ever before. Commitment to Excellence: Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service and exceeding client expectations has been the cornerstone of our success. Each placement, partnership, and project undertaken has been guided by a relentless pursuit of excellence. Embracing Innovation: In an ever-evolving industry, innovation is not just a buzzword – it's a necessity. We've embraced emerging technologies, trends, and methodologies, staying ahead of the curve to provide cutting-edge solutions to our clients and candidates Building Meaningful Relationships: At the heart of CorGTA lies a deep appreciation for the power of relationships. Whether with clients, candidates, or colleagues, we prioritize authenticity, trust, and mutual respect, fostering connections that extend far beyond business transactions. Community Engagement: We believe in giving back to the community that has supported us throughout our journey. From mentorship programs to charitable initiatives, we're dedicated to making a positive impact both within and beyond the realms of recruitment. As we celebrate this milestone, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, candidates, partners, and team members who have been integral to our success. Your trust, collaboration, and unwavering support have been the driving force behind every achievement and milestone we've reached. Looking ahead, we're excited to continue pushing boundaries, embracing opportunities, and shaping the future of recruitment in the digital age. Together, let's embark on the next chapter of growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here's to the past eight years of CorGTA, and too many more years of success, prosperity, and impact ahead! #technology #digital #recruitment #hiring #CorGTA

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Great discussion. I’ve been blessed to live a couple transformative movements as well. At Acorn we’re focusing on how can we apply AI to specific use cases. Not marketing slogans and lingo. So no, we won’t change our URL to .ai and we won’t confuse our customers. AI is a tool that will solve problems for our users and when they ask how we’ll share the tools we use to build the solutions they like. Our view is that if we do this the trends won’t matter.

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Pleased to share the exciting news that Cogito Corp has been acquired by Verint. I would like to thank our customers, Cogicians, investors, directors, advisors and mentors for the wonderful support through the journey. Particular gratitude goes to my co-founders Ali Azarbayejani and Alex 'Sandy' Pentland and my wife Carine Simon - it has been a real pleasure to travel the road with you. Here are a few highlights from our story: Our roots started with a decade of scientific work at the MIT Media Lab looking at how computers can be taught to infer psychological state from behavior. When we incorporated, our first task was to take the original scientific ideas and translate them to a commercializable technology. We achieved this over several years with sponsorship from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the The National Institutes of Health. Our initial questions were healthcare oriented: Could we identify mental health challenges in patients with chronic disease that were a barrier to care? Could we support veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan carrying hidden wounds of war? Happily the answer was yes, and we remain grateful for the opportunity to work with the Department of the VA and the largest healthcare organizations in the US. Next our customers asked us if we could help improve nurses’ “phone-side-manner”. This led to the development and delivery of the first real-time guidance system to improve speaking behavior and emotional connection. It turned out that real-time guidance helps maintain relationship and efficiency when performing high cognitive-load tasks, and mitigates the compassion fatigue that is a challenge for the caring professions. From there, our customers asked us to support their member services centers. This allowed us to expand beyond healthcare, and situated us as a real-time AI copilot pioneer. We attracted funding and expanded our focus. We were able to prove and popularize (i) real-time measurement of customer and employee experience on every call, (ii) multi-modal AI guidance on how to speak and what to say, and (iii) coaching and insights that brings teams together. We have been fortunate to be able to work with the most recognizable brands in the world and serve sites of more than 30,000 agents each. Our next chapter as part of Verint takes things to the next level. As Verinteers we benefit from global scale, with access to 10,000 customers and technology assets that will accelerate our roadmap. The combination allows customers to benefit from a complete best-in-class solution with an open architecture that lets them explore at their own pace. I’m pleased to share that I’ve taken a position as Verint’s General Manager of AI Coaching and that the entire Cogito team will continue to drive forward and expand on the work and ideas in our new home. Thank you to everyone involved for your support and goodwill.

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Calling All Business Leaders Who Aim to Inspire, Engage and Equip Canada's Next Generation of Innovators Share Your Insight, Expertise and Experience at the Ingenium Innovation Challenge from May 3 to 5, 2024 in Canada's Capital · Learn More and Register: https://lnkd.in/ede29765 This event brings together creative young minds from across Canada (aged 18 to 35) who are passionate about tackling social issues. This year, they are tasked with creating a digital interactive that helps educate youth on the real-world impacts related to clean water and sanitation. It is a visionary goal that I am passionate about and one that is ideal as we prepare to celebrate Earth Day. The winning team will be awarded: · A financial prize in addition to a grant, in-kind funding, and mentorship guidance for the development of their proof-of-concept prototype into a marketable product for use by the general public. · Other prizes will also be awarded, including one Blue Futures Pathways Expedition, equivalent to $15,000 Ingenium is seeking industry leaders and partners who would like to contribute to this Innovation Challenge. Seize this unique opportunity and engage directly with prospective talent by: · Showcasing your company and its value proposition · Attending the networking session on the first day of the event; or · Participating as a judge for the final pitch session on the last day of the event. Meet some of Canada's most promising future innovators right here in Canada's Capital! Join us to connect with the next generation of leaders and make a real impact. As background, Ingenium creates a collaborative space where the past meets the future to celebrate creativity, discovery, and human ingenuity. One of Ottawa's many powerful tourist attractions and experiences, the Ingenium brand brings together three landmark museums in Canada's Capital: · The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum / Musée de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation du Canada; · The Canada Aviation and Space Museum / Musée de l’aviation et de l’espace du Canada; and · The Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation (a favourite for my nephew Callan and I) Together, they provide a sensory experience that immerses young and old alike in the countless ways science and technology connect with Canadians’ everyday lives. For more information on Ingenium, this innovation challenge, and how to get involved, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ede29765 Invest Ottawa Futurpreneur Kanata North Business Association Hub350 Adam Miron, LL.D (hon), MBA Amelia Puddifer Jennifer Francis Julia Elvidge Katie LeClair SheBoot Capital Angel Network Karen Greve Young

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