The coronavirus pandemic is reshaping the future of work, with many Markham businesses adapting their business models to not only keep operating, but also support the community.
Tech companies like EAIGLE implemented remote crowd and body-temperature monitoring into their artificial intelligence (AI) solution to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in essential service facilities and public spaces. Enghouse Systems and its subsidiary, Vidyo, developed a program to help health units dramatically scale up their telemedicine capabilities. IBM offered its AI capabilities to government and health agencies for free, while Microart Services ramped up its manufacturing of electronic components for medical ventilators.
Vasanti Cosmetics, on the other hand, stepped out of its comfort zone, shifting its manufacturing to pump out much-needed hand sanitizer after hearing about critical supply shortages.