IDC

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IDC Is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. With more than 1,100 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries.   IDC Canada is located in downtown Toronto and …

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Toronto Chapter: Advisory Dinner with Arista CEO, Jayshree Ullal

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The Toronto chapter of the CIO Association of Canada recently provided a unique opportunity to about 20 members through their first sponsored advisory meeting of the season.  The chance to interact with someone who has built a $2 Billion business doesn’t come along all that often! The evening provided a terrific learning opportunity, and Arista …

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Welcome back, Grant Ferguson

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Grant Ferguson is the CIO at IKO Industries. His career focuses around Financial Business Performance Mgmt, IT Architecture, IT Competencies/Culture, IT Infrastructure, Planning & Program/Project Mgmt, Professional,Scientific and Technical services, Service Management, Solution Delivery/Support, Strategy and Innovation.

Welcome, Marc St. Martin

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Marc St. Martin is the Director of Information Technology at ClearStream Energy. Marc is a business visionary with 20+ years extensive experience in corporate shared services leading innovation, business transformation and implementation of business solutions and continuous process improvements. He provides strategic direction to senior leadership on leveraging technology to achieving a competitive edge. Superior …

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Welcome, Sachin Patel

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Sachin Patel is the Director of IT at DMC Mining Services. His career focuses around IT Architecture, IT Competencies/Culture, IT Infrastructure, Planning & Program/Project Mgmt, Professional,Scientific and Technical services, Service Management, Solution Delivery/Support, Strategy and Innovation.

CaseIT

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CaseIT is an annual international undergraduate business case competition with a strong Management Information Systems (MIS) focus designed to find the best and brightest in strategic IT case analysis. It is a forum where students from various backgrounds of IT and business can showcase their skills in areas such as teamwork, problem solving, and critical …

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Welcome, Beatriz Copelli

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Beatriz Copelli is the Regional CIO – Americas & Sub Saharan African Region at Imperial Tobacco Canada (a British American Tobacco company). Proven experience in leading large-scale cross-functional technology operations for British American Tobacco (BAT Group; US$ 38 bi revenues; 180 countries). Leadership in a regulated global multi-cultural environment for key regions and strategic markets, …

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Welcome, Charles Mongeon

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Charles Mongeon is the Vice President, Data Center and Information Technology at TELUS. Charles is an IT executive and business partner, who delivers enterprise technology strategies that’s not only transformative, but also ensures the ongoing stability and optimization of operations.

2019 ITAC Ingenious Awards and CanadianCIO of the Year Finalists Announced

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MISSISSAUGA, ON (August 22, 2019) – The Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) is pleased to announce the jury-selected finalists for the 2019 ITAC Ingenious Awards and the CanadianCIO of the Year Award. The awards programs were created as a way to recognize Canadian talent and initiatives designed to improve performance, introduce new services, solve programs and grow businesses through the use …

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Welcome, Doug Schmidt

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Doug Schmidt is the VP of Technology Solutions at Capital Blockchain. His career focuses around,  Business Alignment/Relationship Mgmt, Business Process Alignment/Support, IT Architecture, Planning & Program/Project Mgmt and Solution Delivery/Support.

Welcome, Gini Wong

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Gini Wong is the Director of Information Technology at InvestorCOM. Gini directs IT Programs with a focus on quality, strong leadership, mentorship, team building, customer care and delivering on the company’s tactical and strategic goals.

Welcome, Jeff Dhaene

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Jeff Dhaene is the Director of Information Technology at Monarch Industries. His career focuses around,Manufacturing (including Pharmaceuticals), Business Process Alignment and Support.