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of a hybrid cloud service model using both public and private cloud , with partners such as Microsoft Azure and IBM . As a result we have a specific software-as-a-service ( SaaS ) solution approach that ’ s aligned to our application strategy . We also have database and integration-as-a-service offerings and we are introducing other platformas-a-service capabilities and providing Windows and Linux virtual machines as an infrastructure-as-a-service offering . This is all underpinned by a restructured network architecture and cloud management platform .
“ When the emergency was declared in Ontario in the middle of March , the WSIB saw its remote workforce increase from about 2 % to more than 99 % of the workforce in the space of about 10 days ”
— Samantha Liscio , Chief Technology and Innovation Officer , Workplace Safety and Insurance Board ( WSIB )
We ’ ve been thinking very carefully about what our infrastructure needs to look like when it comes to the cloud and we are now underway with our key partners .”
INTERNET OF THINGS ( IOT )
“ With the internet of things ( IoT ), it ’ s an interesting point on our innovation radar right now . There are so many opportunities for IoT in the worker ’ s compensation space , especially as it relates to health and safety . So our innovation lab is exploring things like connected devices that can detect fatigue . Devices that can be connected to the wearer or the dashboard of a truck — or both – that can detect if they ’ re falling asleep and can alert them . We ’ re also looking at things like proper posture and biomechanics which are especially important in the construction industry where people are lifting and bending and moving . Having those kinds of devices that can be connected to people or the surroundings to provide real-time feedback rather than corrective action after , this is something really interesting that we are working on in the lab relating to IoT .”
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