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White Paper – Blueprint: The Engine Behind Ransomware
A new white paper has been published by the CISO Division of CIOCAN with support by Calian Group Ltd. In today’s digital landscape, no business is immune to the threat of ransomware. This comprehensive report aims to demystify the financial motivations, guide you through risk assessment, and explore the impact of emerging technologies. Please download this …
The CIO Association of Canada Announces 2023 Impact Award Winners
Toronto, ON, May 5, 2023 – The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN), the only national professional organization for senior information technology leaders, announces the 2023 winners of the CIO Association of Canada Impact Awards. “The CIOCAN Impact Awards recognize the outstanding contributions of our members. It is together that we tackle the complex issues of …
Congratulations to our 2023 Impact Awards Winners
The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is pleased to announce the winners of our 2023 Impact Awards. The CIOCAN Impact Awards recognize the outstanding contributions of our members, and we’re so proud of our members who are leading the way. A big congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all the nominees and …
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.
The CIO Association of Canada Announces Executive Director Appointment
January 16, 2023 by National President
Congratulations to our 2022 Impact Awards Winners
The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is pleased to announce the winners of our 2022 Impact Awards. The CIOCAN Impact Awards recognize the outstanding contributions of our members, and we’re so proud of our members who are leading the way. A big congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all the nominees and …
CIO Association of Canada Welcomes New Montreal Chapter President
The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is proud to announce Sylvain Viau as the President of the Montreal Chapter. Mr. Perras is President – General Manger – CISO of DSI and was one of the founding board members for the Montreal Chapter. Mr. Viau takes over from Sylvain Perras. The Montreal Chapter was successfully launched …
Tips for onboarding for remote work (that will make your talent want to stay)
Whether it is fully remote, or a hybrid of remote and in-person work, remote teams and work environments are here to stay. How you onboard remote talent may be the sticking point of whether they choose to stay. When the global pandemic hit, companies quickly adapted by setting up their tech and employees for a work from home world. Almost two years later, the question …
CIO Association of Canada hosts BlackBerry’s John Chen in fireside chat
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 …
Future Ready Talent Framework
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 …
Fireside chat with BlackBerry CEO John Chen on November 22nd
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 …