Industry and association press releases
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 proud to announce Martin Kyle as the incoming President of the. Mr. Kyle is Chief Information Security Officer at Payments Canada and has previously been one of the key board members for the CISO Division. Mr. Kyle takes over from Steve Biswanger, who has helped to grow and …
The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is proud to announce Sylvain Perras as the President of the recently formed Montreal Chapter. Mr. Perras is Executive Director (CIO) – Information technology, of Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain and was one of the founding board members for the Montreal Chapter. Mr. Perras takes over from Stéphane Lamoureux, …
Keeping it Agile: New book aimed at modernizing old software processes launches Agile 2: The next iteration of Agile aims to provide updated and innovative processes and frameworks, 20 years on from the original movement Some of the world’s most experienced software developers and training specialists have, today, launched their pioneering new book Agile 2: …
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, …
Impacting the economy through Innovation Leadership Security The CIO Association of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Johnston, Director General, Digital Services, Transport Canada as its new President and Board Chair, effective immediately. Regarding his appointment, Johnston says “The CIO Association of Canada unites the voices of technology and innovation leaders in …
CanadianCIO of the Year finalists gathering for powerful discussion Three CIOCAN members will be part of the team of seven of the 2019 ITAC CanadianCIO of the Year award finalists who will share ideas in a free-ranging virtual town hall on November 14. Julie Leese, Darryl Vleeming, and Helen Wetherley Knight were all nominated by …
The Toronto chapter of the CIO Association of Canada recently provided a unique opportunity to about 20 members through their first sponsored advisory meeting of the season. The chance to interact with someone who has built a $2 Billion business doesn’t come along all that often! The evening provided a terrific learning opportunity, and Arista …
The Evolving Role of the CIO Is the CIO really becoming a key strategic player in the C-suite? According to the recently released 2019 CanadianCIO Census, the answer is unequivocally, yes. The annual survey of Canadian technology leaders carried out by ITWC with the assistance of the CIO Association of Canada, reveals that as business …
MISSISSAUGA, ON (August 22, 2019) – The Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) is pleased to announce the jury-selected finalists for the 2019 ITAC Ingenious Awards and the CanadianCIO of the Year Award. The awards programs were created as a way to recognize Canadian talent and initiatives designed to improve performance, introduce new services, solve programs and grow businesses through the use …