Telus just announced a massive $70 billion investment in Canada's digital infrastructure over the next few years. In this episode of Cybersecurity Unmasked, we unpack what this means for small and medium-sized businesses—the opportunities are huge, but so are the cybersecurity risks.

This infrastructure boom promises faster fiber networks, rural connectivity, and advanced AI data centers that will fundamentally change how Canadian businesses operate. But here's the catch: more speed and connectivity means a bigger attack surface. Without strategic IT network management and infrastructure support, businesses risk exposing themselves faster than they can secure their systems.

We break down how this investment removes traditional barriers—cloud hesitation disappears when latency isn't an issue, and AI tools that seemed out of reach become everyday affordable solutions. Combined with complete enterprise technology and business IT solutions and advanced cybersecurity and threat protection services, Toronto businesses can actually compete on innovation rather than just location.

What we cover:

• How your attack surface grows exponentially with each new cloud service and AI platform
• The two major operational hurdles: transition complexity and the skills gap
• Why shadow IT becomes your biggest security threat during rapid adoption
• The 4-step preparation checklist before you scale (spoiler: strengthen security BEFORE migrating)

The bottom line: rushing to adopt new tech on faster infrastructure without proper planning is like building on quicksand. We explain how phased cloud adoption and managed IT support let you capture opportunities without drowning in complexity.

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Full analysis: Telus' $70 Billion Bet on Canada's Digital Future