In his more than 20 years with Ottawa software company March Networks, Peter Strom has learned how to keep calm in the face of a crisis.
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In his more than 20 years with Ottawa software company March Networks, Peter Strom has learned how to keep calm in the face of a crisis.
As president and CEO of the company since 2003, Strom has worked with leading banks, retailers and companies across the world to help them strengthen their risk management, security and loss prevention abilities. He was previously based in California, where he was president and CEO of video security company Gyyr Inc.
Through his work as an executive – as well as an adviser and angel investor for SaaS startups – he said he’s learned a thing or two about what it takes to navigate unexpected challenges and turn them into new opportunities.
In this instalment of Top of Mind in Tech, Strom offers advice for companies navigating tariffs, adopting AI while managing security concerns, and why the public and private sectors alike should be promoting Canada’s brand on the world stage.
This transcript has been edited for length and clarity.