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F12.net Acquires AMTRA Solutions to Strengthen Microsoft Cloud and AI Capabilities for Canadian Mid-Market We're excited to announce that F12.net has acquired AMTRA Solutions, a premier Microsoft technology partner with over 20 years of experience delivering Azure, Modern Work, and AI solutions to Canadian businesses. This acquisition positions F12 as a leading provider of integrated Microsoft cloud, AI, and security services for mid-market organisations across Canada. "This partnership allows us to accelerate value for clients who need to navigate AI, compliance, and cloud complexity," said Alex Webb, CEO of F12.net. "Together, we're positioned to deliver an unmatched blend of managed services, cyber security, and Microsoft expertise." AMTRA will continue operating under its brand as a division of F12, with founder Tasso Chondronikolis remaining as Managing Partner to ensure seamless continuity for all clients. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gUjsJffY #F12net #AMTRA #Microsoft #CloudMigration #CyberSecurity #CanadianBusiness

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Shared Services Canada (SSC) has made it faster and simpler for GC departments and agencies to request hosting for their applications. We are excited to announce that the Application Hosting Selection Tool is now a fully digital process on the GC Hosting Services Portal.     This makes it easier for government organizations to submit their hosting requests. SSC can now more quickly assess the best place to host their applications, whether in the cloud or in a data centre.    This change is part of SSC’s ongoing efforts to modernize how we serve Canadians. By upgrading our systems, we can keep up with new challenges and deliver better service to the public.     Want to learn more? Over the next couple of months, we’ll show you how government employees work, how departments manage their data, and how SSC supports them in keeping things up to date. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/g5diXaQ6     Visit the GC Hosting Services Portal: https://lnkd.in/gEbKikCQ     #GCHosting #ModernIT #GCDigital 

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Cyber threats don’t stop at borders—neither should cyber solutions. These statements came into sharper focus as cyber leaders gathered for a recent in-depth discussion.    Gaurav Keerthi, Head of Advisory and Emerging Business at Ensign InfoSecurity, was one of the industry leaders invited to join the Canada-In-Asia Conference cyber side panel on The Future of Cybersecurity: Challenges and Opportunities. The discussion highlighted why cybersecurity is a critical global challenge that demands a whole-of-society approach.   Key takeaways include: • Cybercrime is a growing global threat, with AI enabling more sophisticated attacks like deepfake phishing and malware, while supply chain vulnerabilities expand. • Ransomware remains a dominant cyber threat, especially targeting Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), underscoring the need for global cyber defence collaboration. • Public-private partnerships are crucial for sharing threat intelligence, enforcing cybersecurity standards, and fostering cyber talent through capacity-building and regulations. • The cybercrime ecosystem, intertwined with geopolitical tensions, requires a coordinated approach across governments, industries, and civilians to defend critical infrastructure while balancing ethical and security considerations.   Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a global security imperative. At Ensign, we are excited to leverage our international reach and deep capabilities to drive stronger cyber resilience and innovate new defences in an increasingly complex digital landscape. #CIAC2025

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Cloud that cuts costs and clears compliance? Yes, it exists. Ontario’s public sector doesn’t just need cloud solutions — it needs the right ones. Ones that won’t blow the budget, breach data laws, or get lost in procurement quicksand. Our latest blog from Jim Sanderson unpacks 5 proven strategies to help IT leaders: ▪️Reduce cloud costs (no surprise bills here) ▪️Meet compliance requirements without breaking a sweat ▪️Modernize legacy systems without ripping and replacing ▪️Simplify procurement through pre-approved frameworks ▪️Keep control of data and services close to home From hybrid IT to homegrown cloud providers like ThinkOn we’re sharing practical, made-in-Ontario insights you can act on. Read the blog and find out how your next cloud decision can be smarter, safer, and more strategic. How are you planning to optimize cloud costs and compliance this year? Tell us in the comments. https://hubs.la/Q03kQb1J0 #PublicSectorIT #CloudStrategy #OntarioIT #ITLeadership #HybridCloud #DataSovereignty #Compugen #ThinkOn #TechnologyAlly

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With the launch of our Toronto campus, we’re bringing Westcliff’s career-driven mission to one of North America’s fastest-growing tech hubs—right when the province needs it most. From cybersecurity and AI to smart manufacturing, Ontario’s tech sector is booming, and the demand for skilled professionals is only accelerating. At the helm is Sumit Bhatia, Executive Director of Westcliff University Canada, whose 20+ years in tech, academia, and digital transformation are helping shape a bold vision for education that’s practical, future-focused, and industry-integrated. As he puts it: “Our goal is to create a bridge between education and industry, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a rapidly changing world.” Our flagship Master of Information Systems and Technology (MIST) program is designed in direct collaboration with the Government of Ontario and industry leaders, offering students hands-on, real-world learning experiences with partners like ventureLAB. From flexible schedules to real-world capstones, this is education designed for tomorrow’s leaders. With global roots and a strong local focus, Westcliff University Canada is proud to contribute to Ontario’s future by preparing students for high-demand careers in tech. 📍 Why Toronto? Why now? Read more about our mission, our momentum, and how we’re shaping the future of technology education: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gsjRZMuu #WestcliffCanada #WestcliffUniversity #TechEducation #Cybersecurity #SmartManufacturing #Toronto #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEd #AI #TechCareer #TechEducation #ITcareer #InformationTechnology #Innovation Jordan Becker Matthew Hubbs Ying Iverson Ph.D. Justin R. Hernandez Nathalie Turotte

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How strong is your business’s cybersecurity posture? Start with our free Cyber Roadmap self-assessment — a quick, actionable, and free tool designed to help Ontario businesses in the Automotive, Life Sciences & Digital Health, Advanced Manufacturing, Smart Infrastructure, and Mining & Agri-Food sectors identify gaps and plan next steps. You’ll receive a custom report, and qualifying organizations can book a 1:1 consultation with a cybersecurity expert. This benefit is fully funded by the Government of Ontario. 🔗 Access the self-assessment: https://lnkd.in/gnJtSktj #CyberSecurity #OntarioBusiness #CyberResilience #DigitalRisk #CyberIntegration #SmallBusinessSecurity #FreeTool

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The #GovernmentOfCanada is committed to making data more accurate and easier to use. Data and Metadata Reference Standards help ensure data is stored and displayed in a consistent way. This makes it easier for different systems to work together and improves the overall quality of data! TBS recently published two new standards to support better data use: 🗂️ The Metadata Reference Standard for Digital Archival Records helps make sure archived digital records are easier to find, use, and keep safe over time. It follows the 2023 standard from Library and Archives Canada | Bibliothèque et Archives Canada and supports better system compatibility. 📊 The Data Reference Standard (DRS) on Government of Canada Organization Names and Codes provides a list of current GC organization names, each with a unique code. This helps departments describe organizations in a consistent way, even if names change - making government data more accurate and easier to connect across systems. Review the standards and start using them in your systems and datasets: https://ow.ly/gYkG50WwEyq

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Behind every successful deployment is a team bridging the gap between tech and real-world impact. Nicole Allan, VP of Global Solutioning at Orion Health, shares how streamlining delivery and deployment, like shaving about 2.5 hours off Ontario Health's 811 rollout, translates into real wins for healthcare teams and patients. Discover how efficient solutions empower communities and make clinicians feel genuinely valued.

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At the Bell Cybersecurity Summit, we unveiled the future of cybersecurity: the autonomous SOC. What started in 2015 with Canada’s first SIEM-as-a-Service platform has evolved through milestones like Cybersecurity Mesh, SOAR, MDR, and AI-driven analytics. Ten years of relentless innovation—and lessons learned from every incident—brought us here. The autonomous SOC isn’t about replacing people, it’s about empowering them. AI defends at machine speed, while our analysts focus on strategy, judgment, and resilience. Learn more in our blog: https://hubs.ly/Q03KgXnY0 #BellCyber #Cybersecurity #AutonomousSOC

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The new episode of the Cloud Lounge podcast is out now! In this episode the host Zeshan Randhawa sits down with Michael Dobson, Director of Cybersecurity Services at Provincial Health Services Authority in British Columbia. They discuss the role of the 🛡️ CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) in today's business landscape, it's evolution and challenges. 👉Listen on our website or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/daSTCaDW #TheCloudLounge #cybersecurity #ciso #it #podcast

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Bill C-8 introduces more stringent cybersecurity regulations for critical Canadian infrastructure, aims to protect systems and services that are critical to Canada’s security. This article by Kristél Kriel with the assistance of Amy Fisher outlines who the bill will apply to, its requirements and what organizations can do to prepare: https://lnkd.in/eWa5VGnh  Whether your organization have already been flagged as a vital system/service or you anticipate your organization may be flagged in the future, our technology, intellectual property and privacy team can provide advice on navigating Bill C-8 and the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act, should it be enacted. https://lnkd.in/gpSbqRJY  Read more from Kristél: → Copyright in the age of AI: Legal tensions and emerging cases https://lnkd.in/ejsdBQYN  → Digital health in Canada: Moving toward greater health data sharing https://lnkd.in/eHAJ9KGs  → Are you doing enough to protect your confidential information in the hands of public bodies? https://lnkd.in/ey35_2pd

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🍁 Exciting news for Canadian healthcare! AWS HealthLake is now available in the Canada (Central) Region, enabling healthcare organizations to store and transform health data while maintaining data residency within Canada. 💡 Key capabilities: - FHIR R4 standard implementation - Built-in ICD and SNOMED CT coding for medical notes and documents - Sub-millisecond latency - SMART on FHIR integration Read the launch announcement blog to learn how AWS HealthLake can transform your healthcare organization while maintaining data sovereignty today. 🔖 https://go.aws/3JowL9M Amazon Web Services (AWS) #AWS #AWSforHealthcare #Healthcare #DigitalHealth #DigitalTransformation Patrick Colucci Elizabeth Keller MaryAnne Rizk, Ph.D.

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𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮. 𝗔 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. In a recent episode of Chats on Change with Karen Oldfield, HealthPRO Canada President & CEO Christine Donaldson joined Derek Spinney, FCPA, FCMA, CFO of Nova Scotia Health Authority, to explore how national collaboration, and years of procurement data, are helping to strengthen Canada’s healthcare supply chain in the face of global uncertainty. “We’ve been a partner to Nova Scotia since 2011… and we’re data-rich. Now, we have an opportunity to harness that data to drive predictive analytics, and use it to help reshape our global supply chain.” – Christine Donaldson, President & CEO, HealthPRO Canada As Derek puts it: “I like to think of HealthPRO Canada as our Costco… The value for us, and for Nova Scotians, is extreme.” 🎧 Tune in to hear how we’re working together to build a more resilient, responsive system for Canadians: bit.ly/3U0Xmvh #ChatsOnChange #HealthcareProcurement #TeamCanada #DataDrivenHealthcare #HealthPROCanadaMember #HealthcarePartnerships #PrimaryHealthcareAccess

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Sparkrock 365 Finance has been officially included in the OECM Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution and Related Services Agreements ✔️ What does that mean for nonprofits, public sector teams, and K-12 organizations in Ontario? Simple: easier access to a robust, secure financial management platform that simplifies tracking and payments, speeds up procurement, and delivers real-time insights for confident decision-making. Our goal is to make it easier for people-focused organizations to do good work. By partnering with OECM, we’re now able to offer Ontario-based organizations a faster route to operational efficiency and higher impact. We’re incredibly excited about the opportunity to help even more organizations modernize their financial processes. Curious about what Sparkrock 365 Finance can do for your team? Send us a DM and start the conversation, or learn more by reading the full press release (link in comments ⬇️).

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“𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.” That’s a priority for Peter DiMarco, Interim GM of D&H Canada. Peter and Julian Lee of eChannelNEWS discussed how we’re empowering our partners to solve challenges, capture new opportunities, and Build For Growth. With training programs focused on AI readiness, cybersecurity, and PC refresh opportunities, Peter and his team are laser-focused on enabling partners to drive sales. Listen to the interview at https://lnkd.in/edaCu8gQ #DandHCanada #Cybersecurity #Windows10EOS #BFG #BuiltForGrowth

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