Podcast PODCAST: EP20 – DATA SOVEREIGNTY IN CANADA (In French) Publication date May 26, 2025 In this new episode of Tech & Houblon, Luc Dumoulin welcomes Benoit Martel, President of R2i, for an essential conversation on data sovereignty in Canada. Together, they explore the challenges of data localization, the impact of the U.S. Cloud Act, and the strategic issues facing Canadian businesses. Benoit Martel shares R2i’s vision and explains how the company ensures complete sovereignty for its clients through Edwin, R2i’s 100% Canadian cloud, which complies with the highest security standards. Migration, compliance, and staying competitive against global giants — this episode offers practical insights to help decision-makers regain control of their data and strengthen their digital autonomy. Where to listen to “Tech & Houblon” ? Find us on popular podcast platforms such as Spotify & Google Podcasts. Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Spotify YouTube Podcast addict Don’t forget to leave your comments and reactions to the episode and share with your network! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to data sovereignty 05:30 Definition and importance of data sovereignty 10:26 Ensuring data sovereignty with R2i 14:10 Challenges of data localization 19:21 Migrating to Canadian solutions 23:10 Data sovereignty challenges 25:05 Trends in Canadian sovereign cloud 28:37 Competitiveness and market opportunities 29:53 Advice for businesses on data sovereignty 3 good reasons to listen to Tech & Houblon 🎙 Dynamic discussions Join our experts as they delve into IT-related topics and share their knowledge, experience and opinions – and, above all, a good drink recommendation! 🌐 Latest trends Stay ahead of the ever-changing world of information technology. We explore emerging technologies, industry trends and their potential impact on business. 💡 Expert guests We invite IT leaders, professionals and innovators to share their ideas and expertise with our audience. Don’t miss out on “Tech & Houblon” – Your go-to podcast for tech and innovation. Edwin Cloud A custom Canadian cloud Consider adding Edwin, R2i’s custom and 100% Canadian cloud, to your list. With a team of top IT experts, R2i offers all the support you need to make technical decisions, migrate to the cloud, and keep your IT systems running so your business operations are never interrupted. Edwin also offers you the highest security certifications in Canada. Discover how our approach can support your growth and help build resilient infrastructures. Learn more about Edwin GET THE LATEST FROM R2I! Subscribe to newsletter Share on your social media
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