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 …
Five Tips for Supporting the Next Generation of Female Leaders In honour of International Women’s Day this month, it’s important to focus on advancing the next generation of female voices within the industry. Women bring a different perspective and style of management that has proven to drive and grow business. Yet, according to the 2020 …
Book Review by: Steve Heck, CIOCAN Board of Directors Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace This book is a must read for both men and women, especially for those who want to make a meaningful impact, on not only gender equity and diversity, but to improve diversity in …
By: Suzanne Robicheau via ITWorld Canada In his new podcast Leadership in the Digital Enterprise, ITWC’s CIO Jim Love asks his guests to share their own stories of leadership at a time of monumental disruption. One of the aims of the podcast is to get listeners to know leaders like Johnston both personally and professionally. Their …
By Ron Murch, I.S.P., ITCP – Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary. On December 13, FireEye published a report about how it had detected cyberattack activity at multiple entities worldwide. They traced the attack to a vulnerability in the digitally-signed component of the Orion software framework made by SolarWinds Corporation. They reported the attack …
The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is proud to announce its expansion with a new chapter of senior technology leaders in Montreal. This follows the incubation of the Montreal base for CIOCAN in collaboration with the Ottawa Chapter. “It’s the best example of technology leaders working together to enhance Canada’s digital leadership,” notes Phillipe Johnston, …