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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 merged to create a Digital Transformation and Print market powerhouse. The two companies will retain their respective names and operate as exclusive partners to cross-sell …

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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 to welcome Kent Smith, Partner and Consulting CIO at ourCIO. Kent was a founding member of the Manitoba Chapter and has participated on the board …

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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 Vancouver. Peter is Director of Educational Technology at West Point Grey Academy and has been a member of the Association for 19 years. Holowka shared …

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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 Kobayashi, Managing Partner, CIOs Beyond Borders Group. Kyoko joined the association almost 5 years ago, joining the Toronto Board in 2019 where she has held various …

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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 President of IT, Trimac Transportation, has been elected by the Chapter as their new president. Ross has been a member for almost 5 years. “I am …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Shaun Guthrie incoming Vice President of The CIO Association of Canada

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 …

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CIO Hall of Fame Announces Newest Members

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 …

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A Leader for the Next Generation

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 …

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