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The University Health Network leverages Microsoft Azure and AI to bridge the gap between cancer research and treatment

July 9, 2019

By Kevin PeeskerPresident at Microsoft Canada

According to the Canadian Cancer Society, nearly 1 in 2 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and the disease continues to be the leading cause of death in Canada – 1 in 4 Canadians will die of cancer or cancer-related illnesses....

Unlocking innovation in Canada – the time to act is now!

April 24, 2019

By Kevin PeeskerPresident at Microsoft Canada

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the defining technology of our time. Organizations that take advantage of all that it has to offer are arming themselves to compete now and in the future. A recent study of European leaders highlights how businesses that are actively implementing AI are more than twice as likely to be high-growth companies....

How can AI improve frontline healthcare?

March 18, 2019

By Kerri Connolly

When ThoughtWire was founded in 2009, CEO Mike Monteith endeavoured to reduce the burden on healthcare providers. He knew through first-hand experience that the overload of information and on-the-job realities compromised the ability of practitioners to deliver the best possible care to patients. In the 10 years since its founding, ThoughtWire has worked to deliver...

Healthcare is sitting on a mountain of data, but how do we use it?

February 22, 2019

By Palma Petrilli

We’ve seen some fantastic advancements in healthcare in Canada over the years. People are living longer and they’re getting the treatment they need. So why do we continue to experience long wait times in the Emergency Departments across Canada which lead to a “Crowding” or “Hallway Health” problem?...

Delivering innovation to Canadian tables

December 21, 2018

By Microsoft

When it comes to groceries, Canadians want it all – a big selection of high-quality food at low prices (and with sales and loyalty benefits with purchase). Couple that with the increasing desire for food to come from local and ethical sources and for organic or prepared foods, it’s no wonder that Statistica estimates annual...

How to Empower Health Services in a Digital Society

July 3, 2018

By Microsoft

In an era of infinite compute power and abundance of data, what we really need are “Empowering health” policies” to be successful with the transformation of…...

IT Outsourcing in the Era of Digital Transformation

June 21, 2018

By Jonathan Clarke Services

Five key considerations to evaluate when outsourcing during the Cloud Era Outsourcing is an important component of an organizations evolving service delivery model....

Cloud Adoption – Start Small, think BIG

June 19, 2018

By Attilio Bagnulo

Addressing the foundational and operational components without having a workload (I.e. one or more applications) that will exist on the platform is of little value....

Trends Driving Change in Mixed Reality for Healthcare

May 9, 2018

By Micheal Thibodeau HoloLens & Mixed Reality Lead

Mixed reality continues to be a disruptive force in healthcare with examples ranging from the abolishment of cadavers in medical student training to Post-Traumatic.....

The Future is Now for AI Innovation in Canada

March 22, 2018

By Kevin PeeskerPresident at Microsoft Canada

We have reached a unique point in time when the pace of technological change is emerging at an unprecedented rate. A time when rising technologies such as…...

Microsoft 365 Unlocks True Potential Of Today’s Modern Workplace

October 25, 2017

By Jordan Sheridan General Manager, Modern Workplace at Microsoft Canada

The pace and scale of change in the modern workplace is nothing short of staggering. By next year, two-thirds of the Global 2000 CEOs will have digital…...