6CIOReview | | MARCH 2023The advancement of technology in IT services is crucial for most businesses to strengthen their security, efficiency, and productivity. To enhance their internal technology ecosystem, businesses using IT services also need to focus on many different aspects of IT, like cybersecurity, employee training, and more. Businesses must also continue to be flexible and willing to adapt to new technologies amid changing customer and employee expectations. The global managed IT services space is growing rapidly. The market is projected to reach $103.9 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 8.1 percent. This growth is mainly due to the convergence of operational technology (OT) and IT, increasing focus on digital transformation combined with global economic factors. This convergence enables real-time decision-making, reduction of unplanned downtime, and the most efficient use of equipment and staff in response to changes and problems. Aligning these systems also eliminates unnecessary hardware and software, and reduces capital and operational expenses. To put the spotlight on such key developments in the industry, CIOReview Canada illustrates how the managed IT services space is leveraging innovation to improve work strategies. This edition also features thought leadership articles from subject matter experts. Some of the exclusive insights are authored by Caroline Sweeney, Director, Knowledge Management and Innovation at Dorsey & Whitney, and Marc Ashworth, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, Senior VP of Chief Information Security Officer at First Bank. They shed light on innovating in a law firm for a successful innovation program and adopting the cloud as part of a remote work strategy. In this edition of CIOReview Canada, we also bring to you the story of the most promising managed it service providers in Canada leveraging the strategies and focus that companies require. In the list, ABMIS stands out for its stable, secure, and suitable IT environment to meet and growing business needs. We also talk about Applications on Networks, which provides managed infrastructure services to clients all over the globe, and Cloudiogram, whose turnkey solutions enable customers' mobility of their employees and data while securing them to transform the business into the new digital economy. Employment and IT solutions is another emerging technology consulting firm that offers enterprise solutions for a wide range of project and business needs. Lastly, Planet4iT provides digital transformation services and works on thousands of engagements, helping clients achieve their objectives. Through the following pages, we aim to shine a light on the innovative trends and latest developments in the managed IT services industry. We would like to know your thoughts.EditorialConvergence of IT and OT to Improve Business OutcomesJustin Smith Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comCopyright © 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.CIOReviewVisualizersIssac GeorgeMichael WayneDisclaimer :* Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffManaging EditorJustin SmithEditorial StaffAaron PierceCarolynn WaltersShirley FaithRussell ThomasEmail:sales@cioreview.comeditor@cioreview.commarketing@cioreview.com CIOReviewMarch - 16 - 2023, Vol 12, Issue - 08 (ISSN 2644-237X) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com
< Page 5 | Page 7 >