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Shared Services Canada Advances Transformation Agenda
Shared Services Canada (SCC) has opened industry discussion on its transition plan for identity, credential and access management. In a meeting of its Architectural Framework Advisory Committee today, SSC sought feedback on its transformation to a consolidated enterprise solution. Further …
Asia Pacific Global Export Forum
The Asia Pacific region is one of the fastest growing trade regions in the world, and represents an important export opportunity for Ontario companies. Ontario is bringing together small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) with industry and Asia market experts to …
ITAC congratulates Prime Minister Harper on his new Cabinet
ITAC congratulates the Prime Minister on his new Cabinet and looks forward to working with the Federal Government to make the adoption of information communications technology (ICT) in Canadian business a key priority in the fall Speech from the Throne. …
Public Works and Government Services Canada’s Smart Approach to Procurement Benefits
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) recently proposed to take a more strategic approach to leveraging procurement to achieve benefits for Canadians. It will do this by engaging suppliers earlier in the process to provide feedback on how best …
ITAC promotes dialogue with Finance Canada
As part of its ongoing dialogue efforts, ITAC encouraged Finance Canada at a meeting yesterday to focus on integrating ICT adoption in Canada’s Economic Action Plan as a means to improve Canada’s productivity. ITAC’s President and CEO Karna Gupta met …
ITAC Announces Extension of Deadline for Nominations of the Ingenious Awards Program
News Release ITAC Announces Extension of Deadline for Nominations of the Ingenious Awards Program Ottawa, Ontario: July 9, 2013. The Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) has extended the deadline for the submission of nominations for its Ingenious Awards Program. …
Canada’s telecom and internet services not so expensive after all
By Karna Gupta, President and CEO, ITAC There has been considerable concern expressed in Canada about the prices that consumers pay for wireline and wireless telephone and internet services, so it is helpful to be able to refer to the …
Shared Services Canada Procurement Benchmarks Advisory Committee meets with Industry Associations
Shared Services Canada (SSC)Information Technology Infrastructure Roundtable (ITIR) Procurement Benchmarks Committee met with industry associations yesterday to discuss the following three areas: Procure to Pay Request for Input on Procurement policy Engagement of SMEs Limitation of Liability ITAC succeeded it …
Ernst & Young (EY) announces Ontario Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 finalists
EY announced the 2013 Ontario Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists today. Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates the contribution and spirit of entrepreneurs everywhere. The Canadian program is in its 20th year of honouring the country’s most impressive entrepreneurs from all …
The State of Science and Technology in Canada, 2012
The State of Science and Technology in Canada, 2012 builds upon, updates, and expands upon the Council’s inaugural report, published in 2006. This assessment provides a thorough analysis of the scientific disciplines and technological applications where Canada excels in a …