| | JULY 20236CIOReviewCloud technology is rapidly evolving to provide organizations with flexible access to storage, files, software, and servers. Major cloud providers are incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) features into their offerings, enabling technology-driven organizations to prioritize innovation and digital transformation. Businesses are adopting a more strategic approach to their transformation journeys as cloud technology progresses. They aim to close the gap between simply utilizing the cloud and generating tangible value across the organization.According to research, the cloud sector is expected to grow by 21.7 percent in 2023, reaching $597.3 bn. Cloud computing is essential in digital business as organizations embrace disruptive technologies like generative AI, Web3, and the metaverse. Generative AI relies on powerful and scalable computing capabilities provided by cloud platforms. Cloud hyper scalers are leading the way in the generative AI race, emphasizing the importance of cloud technology in driving innovation and transformation. The cloud offers the perfect platform for organizations to leverage emerging technologies and fuel their digital growth.This edition of CIOReview Canada brings readers insights into successful digital adoption and the importance of effective leadership. It features thought leadership articles from Andre Kaminski, Director ­ DevOps, WorkSafeBC, and Eric Martin, Vice President, Information Technology and Digitalization, Deschenes Group.Andre Kaminski talks about the importance of leadership qualities and strategies in the successful digital adoption of an organization. The right leadership smoothens any operational difficulties during a digital solution's integration with the organization's existing operation. Effective leadership is responsible for building, supporting, and maintaining new systems in new technology adoption like Agile transformation or DevOps implementation. Eric Martin sheds light on the different requirements of digital adoption. An organization must efficiently coordinate its adoption strategies with its business goals to stand out from competitors.This edition also features Colliers International, which demonstrates the success of a smooth digital transformation by optimizing incident and problem management.In this edition featuring the most promising cloud solution and service providers in Canada, we hope you find the appropriate company suited to your business requirements.Let us know your thoughts.EditorialStreamlining Cloud Adoption for Smoother Digital Transformation Copyright © 2023 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewEmail:sales@cioreview.comeditor@cioreview.commarketing@cioreview.com July - 17 - 2023, Vol 12, Issue - 63 (ISSN 2644-237X) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com CIOReviewEditorial StaffAaron PierceCarolynn WaltersShirley FaithRussell ThomasGina ClumskyYenny TurnerTiffany HayworthAbner LawrenceVisualizersChris LynnBrian Harding*Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsJustin Smith Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comManaging EditorJustin Smith
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