Alison Toscano 
What causes IT deals to fail? How can CIOs structure deals to reduce the risk of failure? Technology and IT law expert Matthew Peters answered these questions, focusing his presentation on contractual rights and other tools to address key deal risks. Steps that taken during negotiation and after signing the deal that increase the likelihood …
The presentation/discussion of Manie Eagar and Mari Eagar had build awareness and advance business understanding of blockchain at the converging technologies such as Digital Identity Management, Crypto Currencies, Token Generated Events/Initial Coin Offerings, Mobile Communications, FinTech, AI, RoboAdvisers, Cybersecurity, IoT, Machine-to- Machine Learning, Big Data and Predictive Analytics. Click the icon below to download the …
Over the last 15 years, Agile methods have generally penetrated most IT shops in some fashion. In response, systems integrators have created formal methods for IT development and package implementation that incorporate Agile as a foundation for delivery. These methods have been both a blessing and a curse for systems integrators and IT shops. A …
CIOs have a unique opportunity to become leaders in a business world that is increasingly driven by Quality of the processes, people’s involvement and accelerated flow of money, materials and information. CIOs are not just technologists responsible for the good functioning of the IT infrastructure; they are called upon to provide company-wide solutions that can …
IT and Security need to cooperate on incident response and that begins with a shared vocabulary for incidents. For example, a CISO’s definition of an incident is usually not the same as the ITIL definition. Security may classify incidents in terms of risk whereas IT may classify them based on SLA’s. In this breakout David Sheidlower …
Smart companies are looking to their data, relying on analytics to uncover the answers. Yet the analytics technology landscape is evolving rapidly as well, more rapidly than most organizations and people can respond. With so much riding on the ability to extract value from data, you can’t afford to make a bet on the wrong …
Our ability to rapidly and effectively envision, develop and deliver technology- related value to enhance the customer experience is becoming a key competitive differentiator. This calls for a new way of thinking about the relationship of IT within the business, and a new way of working across the enterprise. We need to streamline the flow …
After small group discussion, participants come back together to share each group’s highlights and insights, creating leveraged learning among all participants. This session by Steve Bell and Karen Whitley Bell reflects the mission of the CIO Association of Canada, to bring technology leaders together with their peers, for shared learning and development. This experience also …
As the fourth industrial revolution takes shape, game-changing innovation has become the norm and it is imperative that organizations heighten their awareness of the impact of new and emerging technologies on business and society over the next decade. Organizations that embed innovation at the core of their business processes are positioning themselves as disruptors to …
In her presentation, Blaize Horner Reich used the data from this research to explore the emergence of hybrid forms of project governance and she also discussed: – What Agile can learn from Waterfall practices – How mixing Agile and Waterfall might be essential for high-risk projects – Can CIOs use Agile as a disruptive innovation to …
In his presentation, Bill Keyworth addressed digital strategy and its impact on IT strategy. It is critical for CIOs to recalibrate their IT organization and capabilities for the digital strategy. Mr. Keyworth also shared tools to quantitatively validate the new IT metrics, platforms and roadmaps needed for digital transformation. Click the icon below to download …
Jean-Paul is the Chief Information Officer at Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. His areas of expertise include provide high-quality environmental assessments that contribute to sustainable development in Canada. His digital-enabled team will work lockstep with his business partners to drive innovation and solve complex business problems by designing and delivering human-centered, agile-based, digital solutions.