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Continuous improvement is key for growth of both individuals and organizations. 🌟 Today, CohesivERP unveiled our YouTube channel, introducing one of the first AI ERP systems in Canada tailored for manufacturers. 🚀 Starting with production planning and scheduling. Check out our channel for more insights: https://lnkd.in/gKPAjf6q #ContinuousImprovement #AI #ERP #Manufacturers #CohesivERP #productionscheduling

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Are you looking to improve your Business Central processes and earn CPE credits? The BC Summer Workshop on Sept. 5 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM ET is designed just for you. This event will equip you with the knowledge and tools to optimize your BC environment and it’s the last of our Summer Workshop Series. What You’ll Gain: Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from leading professionals who will provide actionable insights and practical advice. Enhanced Skills: Gain new skills that will make your job easier and more efficient. Detailed Agenda: 11:30 - Optimizing Business Central: Assessing Your Organization’s Usage Presenter: Cynthia Priebe - Microsoft MVP Learning Objectives ➡️ Learn why a Business Central Optimization Review should be an annual task ➡️ Identify advantages and disadvantages in taking a DIY approach to your first review ➡️ Understand what is needed to get started 12:30 How to Maximize your Business Central Investment Presenter: Ben Cole from ERP Connect Consulting   Learning Objectives: ➡️ Walk through various techniques and teach attendees to automate their quote to cash processes, including Accounts Receivable Dashboarding, Invoice and Statement Automation, Prepayment Tips and Tricks, and Auto-Applying Cash to Invoices. ➡️ Learn how to better track changes in their system with Change Logs and Field Monitoring to not only show you what has changed, but alert you proactively before it is too late. ➡️ Learn how to better manage their Accounts Payable Processes through enhanced AP Dashboarding, Vendor Management, Invoice Document Storage, Vendor Payments, and Automate Remittance Delivery. 1:30 - Optimizing Business Processes and Tax Compliance with Avalara Presenter: Michelle Tallada Learning Objectives: ➡️ Understanding Tax Compliance: Learn how Avalara’s tax compliance solutions optimize existing business processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency in tax management. ➡️ Improving Financial Operations: Discover best practices for streamlining financial operations, reducing manual efforts, and minimizing errors through automated tax compliance solutions. ➡️ Navigating Tax Regulations & Nexus: Gain insights into the latest tax regulations, including nexus considerations, and how Avalara’s solutions help businesses stay compliant, reducing the risk of penalties and audits. Plus, all attendees will receive a comprehensive handout for future reference. Who's going to join us for the BC  Summer Workshop? #MSDynBC #businessprocesses (link will be in the comments)

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🌐 Stay Compliant with Law 25 in SharePoint! 📜 Check out this insightful article on Quebec's new Law 25 and how it affects your data management and compliance strategies. 🔍 Discover key insights on: What Law 25 entails Best practices for Law 25 compliance using SharePoint Ensure your organization stays ahead of the curve and maintains compliance effortlessly! 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d89uAuy5 #Compliance #SharePoint #Law25 #ECMInsights

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What are IT managed services and are they right for you? Managing IT systems can be complex and time-consuming. That's where our experts at R2i, a 100% Canadian provider, come in. Discover how we can optimize your IT, enhance security, improve productivity, and reduce costs. Explore the benefits of IT managed services and find out how we can help your business thrive. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/euY3nN8d #R2i #ITManagedServices

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Hello BCM practitioners!!    With the RIE Toronto webinar rapidly approaching, we realized our original date of April 23 conflicts with the Fusion User Group full day conference in Toronto, and the following day's BCI Canada Chapter Summit 2024 - so we have shifted our date to accommodate both events – and the new date is in the middle of Business Continuity Awareness Week.  How perfect is that?    As this is a virtual event, it's free to attend, so feel free to share with your peers!     Please note the *new* RIE Toronto virtual event date is Wednesday, May 15, from 1:00 – 2:00pm.  (45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute Q&A)   Many thanks to everyone involved making sure we could shift our event!    The registration link is now open, and the details are below.  The event link will be shared closer to the date.      Looking forward to seeing you all virtually.    Sue Hilton  VP & Programming Director, RIE Toronto      Title:  From Parade to Protest to Pandemonium – Are you ready?    Who would have thought getting a ticket to a concert, celebrating a sporting win, or a protest / march could end up in utter chaos?    Shootings, stampedes, life altering injuries, and even deaths… civil unrest, blockades, emergency services disruptions and more.    Just a few examples we will examine:  Ongoing - War protest marches in Canadian cities (and around the world)  February 24, 2024 - Kansas City Chiefs Superbowl Parade (Kansas City)  January 29 – Feb 20, 2022 – Ottawa Freedom Convoy (Ottawa and across Canada)  December 2021 Travis Scott Concert (Houston, TX)  July 2019 – Raptors NBA Parade (Toronto, ON)  May 22, 2017 – Ariana Grande Concert (Manchester UK)  October 1, 2017 – Route 91 Harvest Music Festival (Las Vegas)    And so many more…  check out the Quick Links on www.drie.org (Toronto Chapter homepage) website for links to articles on these events.    These seemingly innocent events demonstrate how quickly gatherings can escalate to mass protests and civil unrest, which often occur spontaneously, creating unique challenges for any organizations trying to operate nearby. In these situations, businesses and safety professionals have little time to identify potential threats and ensure employee safety.     Suzanne Bernier, International Emergency Management & Resiliency Specialist and author of “Disaster Heroes”, explains how both organizations and individuals can prepare and respond. Suzanne will address the real-life events above (and more) and share lessons learned through her tips and strategies on:  - Unique planning and response challenges associated with protests and civil unrest  - Mitigation and response to protect your business, your employees, and your clients/customers   - What really happens in the mind of a victim/survivor when they are threatened or attacked  - Safety tips to consider when organizing or attending any mass gathering, including parades and concerts    Register now:  http://toronto.drie.org/

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🏆 Streamline Your Security Procurement! CodeEye is now a Vendor of Record for IT Security Products and Services. Learn how this simplifies purchasing for Ontario Public Services and boosts compliance with procurement directives. 📋 Discover the VOR advantage with CodeEye. #VendorOfRecord #Procurement #ITSecurity #CodeEye #Ontario

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It’s quite concerning when a government organization lacks robust data governance and auditing practices. Imagine employees accessing sensitive personal information without proper records, only to sell it to criminals! 😱 In cases like this, effective data governance is crucial. It ensures transparency, data quality, and accountability. Fortunately, there have been efforts to establish data governance frameworks in various agencies. For instance, the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, and the National Science Foundation have made progress in this area. However, gaps still exist, and continuous improvement is essential. https://lnkd.in/gDsNeMzv

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In today's digital landscape, identity theft and the need to secure user authentication are becoming increasingly common, finding a reliable and user-friendly solution is more critical than ever. Read our Article, 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗗 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝟯𝟲𝟱 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 to see how our Purely CRM team has developed a Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution simplifying intake management and enhancing security.   Discover how our team can design an efficient, modern, and on-budget solution to enhance your organization's impact with our new specific Industry Accelerator for Housing Development Management, https://lnkd.in/gmWAqbZh #Dynamics365 #AzureB2C #ProvincialID #DigitalTransformation #CyberSecurity #HousingDevelopment #PurelyCRM

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🇨🇦 Exciting news for Canadian businesses! The cloud-based inventory management solution that has been an absolute game-changer for businesses across the US is now available in Canada! With features like enhanced mobile scanning, job expensing, and multi-location management, Fishbowl Drive simplifies your inventory operations so you can focus on growing your business. Ready to transform the way you manage inventory? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gVc89rDn

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𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗧 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 In today’s digital landscape, having a strong IT disaster recovery plan is critical for business continuity. At Kismet Solutions, a Calgary-based MSP, we specialize in preparing businesses for unexpected IT disruptions. Here’s why disaster recovery is essential and some best practices to consider: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Start with a thorough risk assessment to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. Understanding your risks allows for a tailored disaster recovery plan. 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 Conduct a business impact analysis to prioritize recovery efforts. This helps allocate resources effectively and ensure critical operations are restored first. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 Implement robust data backup strategies, including on-site and off-site backups, to protect against data loss. Regularly test backup systems to ensure data integrity. 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 Develop and document detailed recovery procedures. These should include step-by-step instructions for different types of disasters and be regularly updated. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 Regularly test your disaster recovery plan with mock drills to identify weaknesses and make necessary adjustments. Update the plan as technologies and processes change. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Train employees on their roles in the disaster recovery process. Regular training ensures they respond effectively during a disaster, minimizing downtime. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 Partnering with MSPs like Kismet Solutions provides the expertise needed to develop and implement an effective disaster recovery plan. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Ensure your business can withstand disruptions with a robust IT disaster recovery plan. Contact Kismet Solutions today to protect your critical systems and data. Email us at info@kismet-solutions.com to start the conversation. #BusinessContinuity #DisasterRecovery #DataBackup #ITSecurity #KismetSolutions #CalgaryTech #ManagedServices #ITResilience

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Configure-to-Order manufacturing - one of the most needed features in manufacturing, and one that increases productivity + efficiency exponentially when deployed and used properly.

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Proofpoint’s 2024 Voice of the CISO Report Reveals that More than Four in 5 Canadian CISOs Identify Human Error as Leading Cybersecurity Risk Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company released its annual Voice of the CISO report, which explores key challenges, expectations and priorities of chief information security officers (CISOs) worldwide. The 2024 report draws attention to a notable trend: while fears of cyber attacks continue to rise, Canadian CISOs demonstrate increasing confidence in their ability to defend against these threats, reflecting a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape. Over two-thirds (90%) of surveyed CISOs in Canada feel at risk of a material cyber attack over the next 12 months, compared to 58% the year before. CISOs today clearly remain on high alert, but confidence among them is growing: only 33% feel unprepared to cope with a targeted cyber attack, showing a marked decrease over last year’s 60% and 63% in 2022. Human error continues to be perceived as the Achilles' heel of cybersecurity, with almost three-quarters (83%) of CISOs in Canada identifying it as the most significant vulnerability. In a year of growing insider threats and people-driven data loss, more CISOs than ever (90%) see human risk, in particular negligent employees as a key cybersecurity concern over the next two years. However, there's growing optimism in the role of AI-powered solutions to mitigate human-centric risks, reflecting a strategic pivot towards technology-driven defenses. The 2024 Voice of the CISO report examines global third-party survey responses from 1,600 CISOs from organizations of 1,000 employees or more across different industries. Throughout the course of Q1 2024, 100 CISOs were interviewed in each market across 16 countries: the U.S., Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, UAE, KSA, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Brazil. The report offers a vital perspective on the state of cybersecurity from those at the forefront of protecting people and defending data. The report also stresses the importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity measures in the face of economic pressures and the critical role of human factors in organizational cyber readiness. The survey also measures the changes in alignment between security leaders and their boards of directors, exploring how their relationship impacts security priorities. To download the 2024 Voice of the CISO report, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dVe95ta Read More: https://lnkd.in/gExrccZ2 # Voice of the CISO report hashtag #CISOs hashtag #cybersecurity hashtag #human-centric risks hashtag #Proofpoint hashtag #NetMon

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Cybersecurity is critical for everyone! If you want to learn more about what you can do to combat cybercrime you might want to check out the BeSides Edmonton conference! #Cybersecurity

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Are you ready for a deep dive into data privacy laws?⚖️ Join us tomorrow at FutureCon Montreal! Cavelo's CEO, James Mignacca, will be presenting a crucial talk on 'Navigating Data Privacy in the Digital Age' focused on Quebec’s Law 25/Bill 64. Discover the essentials of data compliance, the repercussions of non-compliance, and how to protect consumer data effectively. Perfect for businesses aiming to stay compliant and trusted! 🛡️ Learn more about the presentation here: https://lnkd.in/eU_7hUsn FutureCon CyberSecurity Events #DataProtection #Compliance #Law25 #Cavelo #FutureConMontreal

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The Nagomi Team is preparing for the Toronto CISO Executive Summit tomorrow, where Emanuel Salmona will be hosting a forward-thinking session on how to: 🔦Gain better visibility into your security stack 📝Where to prioritize action and remediation 💲Maximize the ROI of security investments and report progress to executives If you're attending, be sure to download the Evanta, a Gartner Company app and register in advance! #proactivedefense #threatmanagement #cyberevent

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A lot of good interesting information in the Hubspot article below on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on Customer Service.

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What are your APIs up to? How are they performing? Are your authorized consumers behaving badly? Happy to help you answer these questions if your company can't right now, give me shout!

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