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Episode 1254 · 16 min

The Cyber Resilience Premium: Why Treating IT as a Cost Center Exposes Ventures to Ransomware

Technology is no longer just an internal support function; it can become one of the strongest drivers of business growth. Today, we explore how leaders can strengthen cybersecurity, adopt AI with purpose, and turn IT…

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Welcome to today’s episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Technology is no longer just an internal support function; it can become one of the strongest drivers of business growth. Today, we explore how leaders can strengthen cybersecurity, adopt AI with purpose, and turn IT decisions into strategic advantages. Joining us is Shawn Freeman , Partner at Always Beyond Corp. , Founder of Impactful MSP, and Chapter President of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Calgary. With experience building, scaling, and advising technology companies, Shawn brings practical insights into cyber risk, digital transformation, and creating smarter IT strategies.

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