Thunder Bay strategic plan charts priorities through 2027

Thunder Bay strategic plan charts priorities through 2027

A 2023-2027 plan identifies truth and reconciliation, safety and wellbeing, prosperity and sustainability as key pillars. The City of Thunder Bay has released a new strategic plan, setting out a road map intended to establish top priorities for the 2022-2026 term of the city council, and measure progress in reaching those goals. The plan, titled ‘Maamawe, Growing Together,’ is focused around three “strategic pillars”: truth and reconciliation, safety and well-being, and prosperity and sustainability. The plan remains a draft until it is officially adopted on Monday by the city council, which has held numerous meetings to craft it in recent…
Reflections on AI and the future of human development

Reflections on AI and the future of human development

Recent advances in artificial intelligence have sparked both wonder and anxiety as we contemplate its transformative potential. AI holds enormous promise to enrich our lives, but this anticipation comes intertwined with apprehensions about the challenges and risks that may arise. To nurture a future where AI is leveraged to the benefit of people and society, it is crucial to bring together a wide array of voices and perspectives. With this goal in mind, I am honored to present the “AI Anthology,” a compilation of 20 inspiring essays authored by distinguished scholars and professionals from various disciplines. The anthology explores the…
Setting the stage for success: Six steps for drafting a business plan

Setting the stage for success: Six steps for drafting a business plan

By Danielle Walsh Whether you are launching a new business, five years in, or beginning to plan for the transition of ownership to the next generation, taking the time to write a proper business plan is certainly a worthwhile feat. This valuable document can help align the expectations of all owners/managers, while also serving as a blueprint for how to run the business and set the pace to achieve its goals. Indeed, a new year is upon us—a fresh start! Why not kick things off by developing a formalized plan for you, your business partners, and the next generation can…
Meeting governments where they are: Delivering innovation while maintaining digital sovereignty

Meeting governments where they are: Delivering innovation while maintaining digital sovereignty

As today’s governments look at technology innovation, there is a need to address the rapidly evolving demands of their citizens while protecting the most sensitive data and delivering on promises of trust and security. Modernization of government services without compromising security, digitization of manual processes and improved user experiences for both citizens and government employees are all benefits of digital transformation, and the right technology platforms can create even better opportunities for social and economic growth. The cloud can offer agility and flexibility, advanced cybersecurity features, and access to the latest innovations, including AI, to accelerate digital transformation and the…
Cranbrook adopted an updated strategic plan

Cranbrook adopted an updated strategic plan

Cranbrook’s draft 2024-2027 Strategic Plan has been adopted by the city council, which will guide the city’s decision-making for the next four years. City officials said work on the updated plan happened through the first three months of this year, after the fall’s municipal election. “The new strategic plan will guide the coming three years of this Council and the first year of the next Council’s term,” said the city official. “The reason is that the budget takes months to create, based on projects and a business plan that must follow a strategic direction, and the budget is presented to…
Create more integrated cloud experiences with over 1,400 connectors

Create more integrated cloud experiences with over 1,400 connectors

Last year, I had the opportunity to speak with customers across a wide range of sectors about how they are approaching the current economic climate. Whether they are focusing on increasing efficiency or driving cost savings, we are all essentially trying to do more with less and prioritizing investments that will drive the most important and meaningful outcomes. Unfortunately, these resource constraints are coming at a time when data sources and data volumes continue to rise at staggering rates. According to a study published by the IDC, the amount of new data created, captured, replicated and consumed is expected to…