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First CIO Blockchain Professional Certification Issued
First CIO Blockchain Professional Certification Issued in Canada First graduates to receive Blockchain Certification certified by the CIO Association of Canada and in partnership with the Institute of Management Consultants of Ontario …
CIOCAN Members on Innovation
Nowhere is the changing landscape of customer expectations and technology more evident than in financial services. From smartphones to wearables, customers are demanding a more personalized engagement, allowing their banking …
CIOCAN Members on Women in Technology
David Booth wishes he could explain why fields like engineering and I.T. haven’t drawn the women in the way that we think they ought to. Women are intelligent, capable and …
CIOCAN Members in Innovation
Innovation is daring to do things smarter, faster, and better, and is fundamental to continued growth and job creation in Canada. Top of mind for CIOs, innovation is the key …
IDC Canada’s 2018 ICT Predictions
IDC Canada’s 2018 Predictions provide the vision and insight CIOs in Canada need to navigate the rapidly changing landscape. Please join the Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary CIOCAN Chapter events welcoming IDC’s representatives to present ten key …
CIOCAN Members on Innovation
This blog is based on a recent interview with Dianne, Lapierre, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Raymond James Ltd Information technology (IT) innovation in an enterprise involves using technology in …
CIOCAN Members on Strategy
This blog is based on an interview with Shari Wallace, CIO for the City of Burnaby. Recognizing the level of public scrutiny public sector organizations receive, and the traditionally risk-averse …
IDC Top Executive Survey Results Available to CIOCAN Members
CIOCAN and IDC Canada were pleased to host a webinar on November 28, 2017 in which Tony Olvet and Rob Burbach presented results from IDC Canada’s annual Top Executive Survey. Their analysis demonstrates how …
CIOCAN Members on Women in Technology
Dianne Lapierre, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Raymond James Ltd was asked to comment on the under-representation of Women in Technology. Dianne spoke to the changing face of …
CIOCAN Members on Innovation
David Booth, former CIO for the City of Edmonton (Alberta’s second-largest city, Canada’s fifth-largest) describes how Edmonton has reinvented itself with forward-thinking policies and technologies that support seamless collaboration. David …
CIOCAN: Announcing 28% growth
TORONTO, CANADA – 23rd November 2017 – The CIO Association is proud to announce a 28% growth rate over the last 16 months, and the acquisition of its 400th member …
CIOMAN Breaks Bread with MafiaBoy Hacker Michael Calce
On November 8, in a relaxed and inviting setting, Michael Calce shared his story, beginning as a 15 year old hacker in his parent’s basement to now being one …
Is Blockchain Ready for the Enterprise?
On November 7, 2017, internationally recognized thought leader in digital currencies and blockchain technologies Manie Eagar spoke to Vancouver Chapter members. Association members can view the slide deck from this presentation …
A taste from our new series of videos: “CIO members on Innovation”
When we work in communities we share the success and we also share the failure. One of the key messages from our member CIOs is the need to develop strong …
State of Digital Transformation
In collaboration with DX Agents, the CIO Association of Canada recently conducted a survey to understand CIO and CFO attitudes and organizational preparation for digital transformation. The results demonstrate that …