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Research Paper: How Companies Achieve Balance Between Technology Enabled Innovation and Cyber-Security
Natasha Nelson is a recent graduate of the Sloan School of Business at MIT. During her studies, she invited CIO Association members to participate in the research she was conducting. …
Learn How Your Industry Is Utilizing IoT From The Industry Leaders That Know It Best – Industry and Business
We are pleased to share an excerpt from an article published on Media Planet by Ignacio Paz of Rogers Communications, in which Gary Davenport, President CIO Association of Canada, shares his …
CIO Digest #12
CIO Digest #12 January 20, 2016 Kelly Friedman, partner in DLA Piper (Canada) LLP’s Toronto office, is an experienced commercial litigator with unique expertise in electronic information issues, including electronic …
CIO Digest – Sept 23, 2015
CIO Digest #10 September 23, 2015 The relationship between CIOs and the Board is an area of growing interest for our Association members. The topic has been addressed at the …
Strengthening Canada’s talent advantage in a global digital economy
OTTAWA, August 27 – The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) announced a partnership with Microsoft Canada to help develop a national digital talent strategy for Canada. “We are very …
CIO Association Appoints First Executive Director
After an extensive and comprehensive search, the CIO Association of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Blyth, CAE as part-time Executive Director, effective July 1, 2015. Tracy …
CIOCAN National Vice President Dean Doige on Leadership
Q & A with CIOCAN National Vice President Dean Doige, CIO at Clark Builders on Leadership in Digital Transformation 4 June 2015 Q. Your recent report lays out critical elements …
Manitoba CIOs: Success Stories in Digital Transformation – Stu Charles
Stu Charles | CIO at WCB Manitoba WCB Manitoba won the province’s 2015 PMI Project of the Year for its “Optimal Project”. Video Stu Charles, CIO and Alice Sayant, VP …
Manitoba CIOs: Success Stories in Digital Transformation – Randy Penner
Randy Penner | Manager IT at Access Credit Union Access Credit Union’s merger of 7 credit unions means business transformation is a must – and data security is critical. Access …
Manitoba CIOs: Success Stories in Digital Transformation – Nigel Fortlage
Nigel Fortlage | CIO/CMO at GHY International Nigel Fortlage is the President of CIOCAN’s Manitoba Chapter, and a member of CIOCAN’s National Board. GHY is an international customs brokerage founded …
Why CIO Relations with the Board Still Need Work
Both Sides Now: Interview with Catherine Boivie Catherine Boivie has experienced CIO challenges from the dual perspectives of CIO practitioner, and Board director. As CIOCAN’s founding President and well-known former …
CIOs in Transition
Between gigs? Learn how you can take advantage of CIOCAN’s new “CIO in Transition” Program. Anyone who has reached a senior position in IT has been laid off or fired …
What do Top Executives see as trends and priorities for CIO’s and IT?
3 February 2015 Agility and Security are Top Concerns Again in the 2014 survey, agility, or the ability to adapt quickly, was the #1 mandate, with data security rising to …