Lunch will be provided!

Session description:

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses function. Without the need for onsite infrastructure, cloud technologies enable tech entrepreneurs to build, test, prototype, and commercialize their products and services to easily scale globally. In this session, attendees will learn about the latest developments and trends in the cloud landscape and how they can benefit from CANARIE’s DAIR Cloud program – a free, federally-supported program for Canadian startups. More than 1,200 startups have already used the DAIR Cloud, saving themselves operating and capital expenses as they developed and test their new ideas on the service.

Attendees will also hear about the latest developments in the DAIR Program, including a service that allows them to benefit from the expertise of experienced Canadian startups in key, emerging technologies to minimize learning in a cost-free environment. Visit https://canarie.ca/cloud for more information.

About the Presenter – Tom Vitez, Senior Director, Technology Innovation, CANARIE

Tom has led a 25-plus year career in the technology sector and joined CANARIE in May 2017 as the Senior Director of Technology Innovation. In this role, Tom is accountable for services that support private sector innovation, and strengthen identity and access management in higher education. Tom regularly participates in conferences and events to ensure that CANARIE’s programs and services align with the evolving needs of this community. Prior to joining CANARIE, Tom fulfilled many roles and responsibilities for a software consulting startup, Headwall Software, which was acquired in 2012 by BackOffice Associates. Prior to this, Tom held various positions at startups and Fortune 500 companies, including Avaya, Hummingbird/OpenText, Cognos/IBM and March Networks.

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