Originally posted on ITWorld Canada BlackBerry executive chairman and chief executive officer John Chen doesn’t like the term “turnaround”. “I call it a chapter 2.0,” he told National Research Council of Canada chief information officer Philippe Johnston during a virtual fireside chat sponsored by the CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN). “I don’t like the word turnaround; it seems a little …
How to make the shift to future-ready talent The future of work is impossible to predict. However, we can get ready for it by investing in people and technology to evolve our operations. The pandemic has made it necessary for many organizations to shift continually between in-person and virtual workplaces. As a result, organizations are turning to automation and artificial …
On November 22nd, CIOCAN will host a Fireside Chat with John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO of BlackBerry and Philippe Johnston, CIO, National Research Council Canada and CIOCAN National President. This session will be a candid, 30-minute exchange and a rare opportunity to learn about the incredible innovation journey of one of Canada’s most iconic company’s, directly …
Impacting the economy through Innovation Leadership Security The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shaun Guthrie, Senior Vice President, Information Technology of Peavey Industries LP, as its new Vice President, effective immediately. Regarding his appointment, Guthrie says, “I am extremely proud to assume the Vice President duties for the …
The pandemic took second stage during the culmination of ITWC’s Digital Transformation Week program as veteran technology visionaries assembled to induct four industry leaders into the CIO Hall of Fame on July15, 2021. The 2021 CIO of the Year Award winners are: Private Sector: Ricardo Costa, Chief Information Officer, Purolator, Public Sector: Mari Teitelbaum, CIO & VP …
By Suzanne Robicheau The CIO of the Year awards program added Next Generation Leader as a new category in 2020 as a way of recognizing individuals who demonstrate outstanding talent as future leaders in the tech sector. This year’s winner, Rita Lazar-Tippe, has the passion and drive demanded of recipients in this category, as well …
By Suzanne Robicheau Ricardo Costa is no stranger to disruption and digital transformation. The Chief Information Officer for Purolator, and this year’s CIO of the Year for the private sector, he has a strong track record of modernizing operations and maximizing efficiencies. As one example, a new delivery app that Purolator adopted with Costa’s lead …
By Suzanne Robicheau Jennifer Quaglietta’s accomplishments at Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC) read like a list of career highlights, yet it was only two years ago that she was brought on board to fill an inaugural role with the go-to insurance provider for healthcare organizations. As HIROC’s VP, Performance Excellence and Information Services, Quaglietta …
By Suzanne Robicheau A huge fan of the leadership required to get any organization pulling together for change, Amir Hameed, RingCentral’s VP Global Solutions Engineering & Specialists, was honoured to recognize Mari Teitelbaum as 2021 CIO of the Year for the public sector during ITWC’s Digital Transformation Week program. As CIO & VP Strategy, Quality …
The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is pleased to announce the winners of our 2021 Impact Awards. The Impact Awards shine a light on our dedicated members, who make it possible for technology leaders to problem-solve, share know-how and develop as leaders of Canada’s economy. “Boosting performance, connecting and getting inspired and making an impact …
The Internet enables almost anyone with a cell phone to connect to any computer, anywhere and copy, edit, or delete any digital asset. It has also opened the door to a world full of unauthorized users, who, through error or, more commonly, malice, seek to get at those digital assets. In addition to criminals, sometimes …
By: Steve Proctor via ITWorld Canada It has been a year of pivots and unprecedented digital acceleration that has put the spotlight squarely on CIOs choreographing new projects and new work-from-home arrangements. While the late nights and marathon video calls to ensure the security of staff and systems have not yet been forgotten, CIOs are …