In my 20-plus years in Canada’s IT industry, I have witnessed several incredible changes. The way we do business has shifted, particularly in what is now an even more digital-first world. The IT industry is highly influential and shapes much of how business, and the world, works. As I know well from years in the channel and now working with our Canadian partners, solution providers play a key role in helping businesses of all sizes modernize and transform. As we lead the way on business transformation, we also have an unmissable opportunity to be leaders on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The past year – including the global movement for racial justice – has been a poignant reminder for businesses that social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues are all intertwined. Purpose-driven action is not only the right thing to do but is unquestionably linked to business success.