CIO Association of Canada Welcomes New Montreal Chapter President: Sylvain Perras, Executive Director (CIO) Information Technology of Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain

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, …

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CIO Association of Canada Expands its National Footprint

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, …

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Philippe Johnston incoming President of the CIO Association of Canada

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 …

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CanadianCIO Virtual Town Hall: The Changing Role of the CIO

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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 …

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Toronto Chapter: Advisory Dinner with Arista CEO, Jayshree Ullal

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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 …

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CanadianCIO Census 2019: The CIO in the Era of Customer Experience

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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 …

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2019 ITAC Ingenious Awards and CanadianCIO of the Year Finalists Announced

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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 …

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2018 ITAC Ingenious Awards and CanadianCIO of the Year Finalists Announced

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MISSISSAUGA, ON (August 22, 2018) – The Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) is pleased to announce the jury-selected finalists for the 2018 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. The ITAC Ingenious …

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TechToronto.org and Venture Out partner to launch PrideTechTO

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2018 – TORONTO   TechToronto.org and Venture Out partner to launch PrideTechTO June 6, 2018 – TechToronto.org and Venture Out are partnering to improve the inclusivity and representation of the LGBTQ+ community in the Toronto technology ecosystem.  This partnership will kick-off  at the June 11 2018 TechTO event at RBC …

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First CIO Blockchain Professional Certification Issued

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First CIO Blockchain Professional Certification Issued in Canada   First graduates to receive Blockchain Certification certified by the CIO Association of Canada and in partnership with the Institute of Management Consultants of Ontario (CMC-Ontario). ———–  Toronto, Jan 18 –  TransformationWorx, CIO Association of Canada, and the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Ontario (CMC-Ontario) announced today that certifications …

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CIOCAN: Announcing 28% growth

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TORONTO, CANADA – 23rd November 2017  – The CIO Association is proud to announce a 28% growth rate over the last 16 months, and the acquisition of its 400th member this week. Humza Teherany, President of the CIO Association said “Even though we have passed four hundred members we’re still growing. We attribute this to …

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