Technology spotlights: Learn about technology trends

Are you interested in learning more about technology trends? The Technology Spotlights series identifies technology trends and provides an overview of the benefits, risks and possible risk-mitigation strategies for your business.

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Technology is constantly changing and you may feel overwhelmed with staying up to date. The Technology Spotlights series will help keep you informed. Prepared in collaboration with industry professionals from the CPA Canada Technology Advisory Committee, as well as industry experts, you will learn about the benefits, risks, and possible risk-mitigation strategies for each of the following:

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Big data and BI tools

Learn about the benefits, issues and risk-management strategies for managing big data and how business intelligence tools can help.

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Cloud computing: Benefits and risk management

Learn about the benefits and issues of cloud computing, as well as practical tips on how to manage associated risks.

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Establishing effective IT and data governance

Learn how effective IT and data governance can create and sustain value, provide competitive advantage, and help achieve strategic goals.

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Brand and reputation on social media

Learn about the importance of social media in scaling relationships with customers, as well as strategies to mitigate brand and reputational risk.

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BYOD for a mobile workforce

Learn about the benefits and issues of supporting a BYOD environment for your mobile workforce, as well as practical tips on how to manage associated risks.

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Cybersecurity and data protection

Learn about the impact of cybersecurity incidents on your business, as well as strategies for effective security practices.

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Internet of things: Data collection and analysis

Learn about the benefits and issues of always-connected devices and sensors for businesses, as well as practical tips on how to manage associated risks.

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Robotic process automation to cognitive automation

Our resources will provide an understanding of the benefits and challenges of implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and the exciting new possibilities of cognitive automation in the future.