Articles/Papers

Below is a searchable list of Association newsletters, research papers, stories and articles from various sources. If you are looking for information on a specific topic, use the search box to the right.

Learn How Your Industry Is Utilizing IoT From The Industry Leaders That Know It Best – Industry and Business

IoT

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 insights on IoT: All Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are constantly searching for opportunities to improve their organizations’ efficiency and effectiveness. This pursuit means being able to …

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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 discovery, data security and privacy.  She also serves as an expert advisor to Standards Council of Canada, Canada’s member body in the International Organization for …

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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 CIO Peer Forum and at some local chapter events.  Toronto Chapter member Steve Delaney, CIO at MCAP, has a unique perspective that he shared in …

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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 pleased to partner with Microsoft Canada to develop a national digital talent strategy for Canada,” said Namir Anani, President and CEO of ICTC. “We are …

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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 Blyth has over 20 years of experience in the association sector, having earned her Certified Association Executive certification in 2006. Prior to joining CIOCAN, Tracy …

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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 of leadership for successful implementation of business/technology initiatives. Before we get into the various elements, can you tell us what happens when IT initiatives are …

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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 Strategy and Assessment Services (ASD) were co-executive sponsors on “Optimal”, a complete organizational transformation based on the needs of customers. Charles says, “As we worked …

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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 CU is the product of a merger of 7 credit unions over four years. In these economic times, when interest rates are so low and …

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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 in 1901. It’s a 4th generation privately held firm that has achieved Platinum status as one of Canada’s best –managed companies. Dual CIO/CMO role enhances …

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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 SVP/CIO at Pacific Blue Cross and Vancity Credit Union as well as Board director at organizations such as ICBC and MedicAlert, Boivie is an ideal …

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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 at some point in his or her career. In CIOs in Transition, we will feature regular interviews with CIOs on their transition experiences and lessons …

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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 the top of “areas of concern”. Security breaches reported in the news tend to boost security concerns among non-IT C-suite members, while CIOs are feeling …

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