Back to School and Back to the Office

The summer break is over. While children are making their way back to school, the remote work trend—a major perk—is being reversed. Corporations are calling workers back to the office, driven primarily by the competition for AI dominance.

AI FOMO

ChatGPT has, without a doubt, created a seismic shift in the technology industry, but it has also had a significant impact on small businesses. There is hardly any business that has not taken advantage of the productivity gains it offers. In the real estate sector, for example, listings are integrating AI-generated content. Virtual personal assistants are becoming mainstream across many industries, to the point of replacing humans who would otherwise be doing the same job.

While the productivity gains from AI have received mixed reviews, with the pace of AI adoption declining among large corporations, many employers are still jumping in headfirst, adopting AI while cutting down on hiring out of fear of missing out.

Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Remote Work

The beginning of the school year and the return to the office present renewed opportunities for cybercriminals, whether in an academic setting or the workplace—especially in a context where remote work remains prevalent. The return-to-office trend aims to address some of these challenges by enabling better monitoring of network activity.

Economic Considerations

With an uncertain global economic landscape, businesses are turning to technology as a way to cushion the negative impact of economic and geopolitical shocks. By adopting new technologies, they hope to increase productivity while lowering costs.

Upcoming Events

If you’re interested in learning about and integrating new technologies such as AI into your operations, we will be attending various tradeshows across the Niagara and GTA regions. Check the News and Events section for upcoming participation details.