Canadian insurer Sun Life has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its long-term strategic cloud technology provider to support its digital transformation.
Under the partnership, Sun Life will use AWS’s portfolio of cloud technologies, including analytics, machine learning, storage, security, and databases, to enhance operational efficiency and innovation.
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Concurrently, the insurer has launched a cloud skills training programme for its employees.
The programme is called Catalysts for Cloud, which leverages AWS Skills Guild.
Initially, the insurer plans to certify the first 450 business and technical employees with Catalysts for Cloud and will continue to train more employees to accelerate the could adoption process.
Additionally, Sun Life has built development workspaces in North America and innovation labs in Asia aimed at driving innovation using AWS’ technologies.
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By GlobalDataSun Life chief information officer and executive vice president Laura Money said: “Our aim in moving to the cloud is to be a digital innovator for our clients and use technology to shape how we work and develop employees at Sun Life.”
Amazon Web Services vice president of financial services Frank Fallon said: “Sun Life’s cloud-first approach signals a commitment to modernizing its infrastructure that sets the standard for other insurers in Canada.”
Last week, Munich Re awarded the contract to the Indian technology firm HCL Technologies to create a digital workplace for its 16,000 employees in 40 countries.
