In this time of rapid technological acceleration, businesses have more opportunities than ever to leverage technology designed to propel them to greater success. From digital transformation to express technology assessments, Baker Tilly Canada’s Digital Technology and Risk group advises organizations on strategies and adoption of emerging technologies, so they are ready for anything ⁠–⁠ becoming more efficient, transparent and secure in the process. We address technological risks and opportunities related to artificial intelligence (AI), automation, cybersecurity, privacy, digital assets and more.

With more than 300 years of combined experience helping businesses from SMEs to Fortune 500 companies across a variety of industries, our team will provide the expertise you need to develop a more impactful relationship with your clients – now and into the future.

AI, automation and digital transformation

Digital technologies, automation and machine learning offer new opportunities to propel your business, but there is also pressure to rapidly understand, plan and deploy new technology. Coupling advanced technologies with extensive expertise, we design and implement effective automation solutions that achieve higher rates of success. In addition, we bring structured approaches to:

• Define a future vision for your digital enterprise
• Enable a culture of innovation
• Lead the transformation from awareness to understanding ⁠–⁠ and ultimately to acceptance and success
• Adjust to the needs and wants of your customer(s)
• Foster knowledge management and collaboration across your digital enterprise

Cybersecurity and privacy

Organizations need an accurate and objective view of their cybersecurity profile, safeguarding information assets from theft, compromise and destruction. Much like the audit of an organization’s financials, an independent cybersecurity assessment can provide valuable insight and guidance on maintaining a better posture for future data protection.

Pre‑breach: Baker Tilly’s cybersecurity and privacy team conducts a comprehensive assessment to put measurable security enhancements and performance improvements in place, while also reducing administrative costs. We will assess your organization’s risks, design controls and implement effective security and IT governance processes, all with the goal of improving and securing your technology.

Post‑breach: If your organization experiences a breach, our experts will provide support throughout the technical, social, legal and HR response. We work with your existing incident response plans or leverage our dynamic incident response methodology to identify, contain, remove and recover during a security incident. We can also assist in the remediation of any gaps in your security program.

Our comprehensive security and privacy services will allow you to:

• Manage breaches and protect your assets and reputation
• Demonstrate compliance
• Build and embed a privacy by design capability
• Use personal data more effectively
• Build trust through privacy

Digital assets, blockchain and connected things

The reimagination of how value is moved and managed is fundamentally changing the nature of business across many industries. Blockchain technology unlocks a world where businesses of all kinds transact directly and securely with one another. Everyone involved in a transaction will know what happened and when without reconciling data or finding an intermediary to provide assurance. Our specialized experts can assist with:

• Advisory on digital currencies
• Asset tokenization and trading platforms
• Blockchain advisory
• Internet of Things (IoT) and connected data

Technology systems and cloud deployment

Our express assessments can provide a quick health check to validate your return on technology investments. If necessary, we can also provide recommendations to unlock additional value from your existing investments or create a complete overhaul of your IT with a three‑year plan, leveraging technology to achieve your business goals. Whether you’re moving to the cloud or upgrading your system, we provide technical skills and expertise that will add to the success of your technology initiatives.

To get started, contact one of our experts today.