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Navigating the IT and Telecom Challenges of Today: A Guide for IT Leaders
Posted on behalf of the CIO Association of Canada’s sponsor Sunco Communication and Installation Ltd. Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of IT and Telecom can be a daunting task for IT …

Embracing Change in Data Strategy for Sustained Growth and Innovation
By Duncan McGregor, CIO, Shinydocs. Posted on behalf of the CIO Association of Canada’s sponsor Shinydocs. In the rapidly evolving world of technology, it is crucial as business and technology …

2023 CIO Peer Forum Wrap-Up
With the Peer Forum now in our rear-view mirror, we are highlighting some of the activities from the event. Speaker slide decks are now available to members in the Info …

CIO Association of Canada Expands National Footprint
The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is proud to announce its expansion with a new chapter of CIO’s and technology leaders in Atlantic Canada.
QRX Technology Group Inc and Slater Hill Digital Join Forces to Revolutionize the Digital Transformation and Print Markets
Posted on behalf of the CIO Association of Canada’s sponsor QRX Technology Group Inc. TORONTO (January 27, 2023) – QRX Technology Group Inc (www.qrxtech.com) and Slater Hill Incorporated (www.slaterhill.com) have …

The CIO Association of Canada Announces Executive Director Appointment
January 16, 2023 by National President

Welcome Kent Smith, New Manitoba Chapter President
Impacting the economy through Innovation Leadership Security The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is pleased to announce the election of a chapter president for Manitoba. The Manitoba Chapter is pleased …

Welcome Peter Holowka, New Vancouver Chapter President
Impacting the economy through Innovation Leadership Security The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is pleased to announce the election of a chapter president for Vancouver. We welcome Peter Holowka in …

Welcome Kyoko Kobayashi, New Toronto Chapter President
Impacting the economy through Innovation Leadership Security The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is pleased to announce the election of a chapter president for Toronto. A big welcome to Kyoko …

Welcome Ross Ballendine, New Calgary Chapter President
Impacting the economy through Innovation Leadership Security The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is pleased to announce the election of a chapter president for Calgary. In Calgary Ross Ballendine, Vice …

Reimagining Your Workplace: A People-First Approach
As the future of work appears closer than ever before, CIOs will play a more integral role in shaping the day-to-day life of organizations than they ever imagined. The choices …

Connecting at Meet Me in the Middle Kingston
From September 22 to 23, 2022, the CIO Association of Canada brought together its Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal Chapters for the Meet Me in the Middle event in Kingston, Ontario. …

Staying ahead of REvil’s Ransomware-as-a-Service business model
Article by, Oakley Cox, Director of Analysis, Darktrace REvil, also known as Sodinokibi, is a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) gang responsible for one of the largest ransomware attacks in history. On 14th January …
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