Shared Services Canada
Email Transformation Initiative
The Government of Canada currently has over 100 separate email systems.
![Goal: Moving 43 partner organizations](/web/20131012163303im_/http://www.ssc-spc.gc.ca/media/images/index_email_EN.jpg)
Data Centre Consolidation Initiative
The Government of Canada currently operates more than 300 data centres.
![Goal: Move more than 300 Government of Canada data centres to fewer than 20](/web/20131012163303im_/http://www.ssc-spc.gc.ca/media/images/index_datacentre_EN.jpg)
Telecommunications Transformation Initiative
Telecommunications includes the transmission of data and voice within and across the Government of Canada.
![Goal: Move the Government of Canada to single infrastructure](/web/20131012163303im_/http://www.ssc-spc.gc.ca/media/images/index_telecom_EN.jpg)
Workplace Technology Devices
The Government of Canada is implementing an enterprise approach to the procurement of workplace technology devices and related software,
![Goal: Standardize, consolidate Workplace Technology Devices for GC](/web/20131012163303im_/http://www.ssc-spc.gc.ca/media/images/internet_device_en.jpg)
Headlines
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News Release
Harper Government to achieve important savings through IT infrastructure transformationOttawa, Ontario, October 9, 2013 – The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister responsible for Shared Services Canada, today delivered a keynote address at Canada’s Government Technology Event (GTEC) 2013, outlining how Shared Services Canada is delivering the Government’s vision of a leaner, more efficient government and better value for taxpayers. The Minister focused on three key areas where the government will focus its efforts through SSC: savings, security and better service through private sector engagement.
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Harper Government Making Progress on Streamlining EmailOttawa, Ontario, June 25, 2013 – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Minister for Status of Women, and Minister responsible for Shared Services Canada (SSC), today announced that Bell Canada, in partnership with CGI Information Systems And Management Consultants Inc., has been selected through a competitive process to deliver the Government of Canada’s new email systems, a major milestone in streamlining the Government’s IT infrastructure.
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Minister Ambrose hosts consultations with Alberta’s Tech Industry – Buying Smarter; Better Value for CanadiansCalgary, Alberta, January 21, 2013 – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, and Minister responsible for Shared Services Canada (SSC), today addressed members of the Alberta Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector on the transformation of the Government of Canada’s IT infrastructure.
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Shared Services Canada Taps into IT Industry KnowledgeOttawa, Ontario, November 22, 2012 – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, and Minister responsible for Shared Services Canada, today launched a roundtable that brings together Government and representatives of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector on a regular basis to help shape the Government of Canada’s IT transformation agenda.
Features
- Industry Engagement Day – September 24, 2013
As part of an ongoing dialogue, Shared Services Canada (SSC) is engaging industry on two telecommunications initiatives, Converged Communications Services and Contact Centre Infrastructure Services, which are part of the Telecommunications Transformation Program. These initiatives will help eliminate duplication and streamline operations, deliver a consistent service, enhance security, and enhance program delivery to Canadian citizens and businesses.
For more information, see Telecommunications/Industry Engagement - Shared Services Canada's Integrated Business Plan for 2013–2014
Shared Services Canada (SSC) has released its Integrated Business Plan (IBP) 2013–2014. The IBP is an important document that outlines the Department’s priorities and planned activities and that describes how SSC will deliver on its commitments.
Take a look at the feature article and learn more about the Integrated Business Plan for 2013–2014. - Departmental Audit and Evaluation Committee
Shared Services Canada (SSC) has established a Departmental Audit and Evaluation Committee as required by the Financial Administration Act and related government policies for internal audit and evaluation. - Video Conferencing Initiative
On November 30, 2012 Shared Services Canada (SSC) held a day of consultation with industry on the Government's video conferencing initiative.
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