Canadian Government Executive - Volume 27 - Issue 05

F rom tools that support work- ing and learning from home to emerging e-commerce apps, digitization has kept the coun- try resilient in a time of immense uncer- tainty. The pandemic simply put trends al- ready under way on the fast track. IoT- connected devices, artificial intelligence and big data were already proliferating, but they skyrocketed as the pandemic permanently altered how we live and work. Remote and hybrid work models and e-commerce are just two areas that will continue to push our society’s need for more connectivity. This acceleration is positive when it comes to growing our digital economy – and ultimately, making Canada more SUPPORTING CANADA’S DIGITAL ECONOMY TAKES INTELLIGENT DATA CENTRE DESIGN By Jim Kalogiros 8 / Canadian Government Executive // September/October 2021 PERSPECTIVE Sponsored Content competitive. Continuing to build on the momentum we’re seeing in digital trans- formation will be critical for businesses and governments looking to drive ef- ficiency, make services more accessible and become more sustainable in the long-term. The advantages of a thriving digital economy are unignorable. With the right infrastructure in place, businesses can scale faster. That’s not only beneficial for their bottom line but has a positive ripple effect on our economy. It speeds up job creation, innovation, taxable income and the goods and services available to our citizens. Supporting a rich ecosystem of digital businesses across industries will make Canada more competitive and drive our economy in the right direction. Ask any leader – from the mom-and-pop store owner to CEOs at national organizations and government repre- sentatives – and they’ll tell you that they could not have weathered the pandemic without embracing digital transformation.