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🔥 HOT OFF THE PRESS 🔥 📢 IBM’s 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report reveals a shocking truth: 🇨🇦Canadian organizations face an average breach cost of CA$6.98 million. 🔴 The Hardest hit: The Financial sector costing an average of CA$9.97 million per breach. 🛡️ The silver lining: AI to the rescue 🤖- Security AI reduces breach costs by CA$3.34 million and speeds detection by 59 days. Stay alert, stay secure! Check out our press release for more insights: https://ibm.co/6048B13Sk Read the report: https://ibm.co/6049B13SZ #IBMcybersecurity #CODB2025 #AISecurity

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Quebec is an AI powerhouse. Today, we're reinforcing our commitment to the local ecosystem and to Quebec with a few announcements: 🇨🇦 1. New collaborations: Proud to announce our work with Quebec leaders like @Alloprof, @Énergir, @iA Financial Group, @Plus Company and @RONA to drive innovation with AI and cloud. 2. AI skill-building: Expanding our no-cost training and certification programs through Google Cloud Skills Boost to empower Quebec's workforce for the future. We look forward to building a more innovative future together. Learn more about our commitment: http://bit.ly/4pThBtG #GoogleCloud #Quebec #AI #SkillsBoost #Innovation

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The integration of AI in cybersecurity is redefining the balance between protection and exposure.   In this article, Pierre-Hugues Charbonneau, Vice-President, Consulting Services and a cybersecurity expert at CGI in Canada, explores how organizations can navigate both the risks and advantages of AI in the cyber realm. From vulnerability management to autonomous threat response, he outlines how leaders can adopt AI-driven capabilities while maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture.   Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3H17nWv   #CGICanada #CyberSecurity #Cyber #AI #ResponsibleAI

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We’re proud to introduce Bell Cyber, unifying our cybersecurity capabilities under one trusted brand.    We’re also launching our new AI-powered Autonomous SOC, setting a new standard for real-time threat defense.   This is a major step in our commitment to lead in AI-powered solutions and protect Canadian enterprises in the digital era.   To learn more, read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eRH8JFrg

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🎉 Exciting News from Montréal! The City of Montréal has officially launched its virtual agent, built using Microsoft Copilot Studio, and it's already making a big impact! 💬✨ This AI-powered assistant is now live on the city’s public website, helping over 1.7 million citizens access information faster and more efficiently. From waste collection schedules to public library hours, the agent taps into 40,000+ pages of content and integrates with internal systems to deliver personalized, accurate answers—all in natural language. ✅ 95% accuracy rate ✅ High customer satisfaction ✅ Reduced call center load ✅ Built entirely in-house by the city’s IT team ✅ No custom APIs needed—just smart use of existing systems This is a fantastic example of how Copilot Studio empowers public sector teams to deliver citizen-first innovation—securely, efficiently, and at scale. 👏 Huge kudos to the City of Montréal and Mohamed ARHAB for leading the way in responsible AI adoption and digital transformation! Full story here: https://lnkd.in/ea_TANM3 #CopilotStudio #MicrosoftPowerPlatform #AIForGood #SmartCities #CitizenSupport #DigitalTransformation #Montréal #PublicSectorInnovation

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The City of Montreal is using AI to better serve its citizens. By building custom agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio, the city is streamlining operations, improving access to services, and creating more efficient ways to respond to residents’ needs. Read the full story: http://msft.it/6045s5kc7

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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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Earlier this week, our Executive Vice-President Raj  Thuppal spoke at the Dell Technologies Ottawa Symposium about the future of digital government — from sovereign AI to cyber security to smarter service delivery. In his keynote, he highlighted what it takes to drive meaningful transformation, from rethinking how government works to building digital tools designed for everyday use, all to empower public servants and deliver better outcomes for Canadians. “With every innovation, we’re building a more resilient, inclusive, and people-focused digital government,” Raj emphasized. “SSC’s work enables faster, more reliable, and more accessible services that directly improve the lives of Canadians’ lives.” Explore how we’re working with departments across government to power the technology behind better services for Canadians.👉 https://ow.ly/FMZ150X2LMR #GCDigital #DigitalTransformation #DigitalGovernment

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