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Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
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Ontario Annual Reception - Toronto
Mark your Calendars – more information to come.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Marketing Roundtable - MaRS, Toronto
Mark your Calendars – more information to come.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
GITEX Technology Week
GITEX continually identifies the hottest global IT trends and incubates these into the event either as new sectors or conference programmes. The sectorisation of GITEX has enabled new companies to participate in identified trends as well as giving visitors the opportunity to engage, learn and implement the advances in the industry.
Event Website: http://www.gitex.com/
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Joint ITAC/CMC Event - Ottawa
Mark your Calendars – more information to come.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Board of Governors
Mark your Calendars – more information to come.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
MedInfo 2013
Event Website: http://www.medinfo2013.dk/
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Public Sector Business Committee Meeting (Federal)
Time:
7:30 am Networking
8:00 - 9:30am Meeting
Location:
Interis Consulting
275 Slater Street, 20th Floor, Ottawa
Contacts:Cindy Baker - cbaker@itac.ca
Linda Oliver - loliver@itac.ca
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
20th Annual ITAC “IT Challenge” Golf Tournament and Luncheon
Event Website: http://itac.ca/events/golf2013
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Atlantic Venture Forum 2013
LAUNCH | BUILD | GROW
June 19 & 20, 2013
The Westin Nova Scotian
Halifax, Nova Scotia
www.AtlanticVentureForum.ca
C100-New England Launches at the Atlantic Venture Forum!
Early Bird Pricing Ends May 1, 2013
Follow us on Twitter @AtlanticVF
Join the conversation #AVF2013!
Boston Investors Coming to Atlantic Venture Forum
The whole Atlantic tech eco-system comes together at the Atlantic Venture Forum in June!
C100-New England (C100-NE) is comprised of a select group of Canadians based primarily in the greater Boston area, including executives of leading technology and life-sciences companies, experienced entrepreneurs and venture capital investors. C100 members are passionate about leveraging their collective experience, expertise and relationships to help mentor and grow a new generation of successful Canadian-led technology companies. In building this organization, they work closely with several Canadian entrepreneur organizations, the Canadian Consulate in Boston and the C100 in California, the key source of inspiration and model for this group.
Join in on the excitement as C100-NE host their Canadian launch event at the Atlantic Venture Forum reception! Meet with key players who are passionate about sharing their experiences and expertise! Connect with the C100-NE group through their LinkedIn Group, C100-New England: Canadian executives in the greater Boston area.
Event Website: http://www.atlanticventureforum.ca/
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC Health Breakfast - Cancer Care Ontario Information Strategy Update
Ken Sutcliffe, Interim Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) will follow up on its information strategy by presenting an update on the activities of the organization, its detailed IM/IT operating plan for Fiscal year 13/14, and its Architectural Blueprint and technology standards.
| Date |
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 |
| Location |
Sheraton Centre Toronto (Essex Ballroom) |
| Time |
8:00 am – 9:00 am - Registration and Breakfast (a light breakfast will be provided) 9:00 am - Presentation by Ken Sutcliffe, Interim Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Cancer Care Ontario and Q&A period 10:30 am - Adjournment |
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Cost |
ITAC Members - $70.00 + HST Government Rate - $70.00 + HST Non-Members - $140.00 + HST |
| Registration | Click here to register |
Note: ITAC memberships are corporate - if uncertain, inquire before you register by visiting the ITAC members page.
For more information:
Contact Micheline Lepage, Manager, Programs and Events, ITAC – Tel: (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Looking forward to seeing you on June 18th!
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Ken Sutcliffe Biography Ken Sutcliffe has over 30 years’ experience in health care – beginning in Australia and for the past 22 years in Ontario. Before joining CCO, Ken worked in the community health care sector of Ontario where he managed the modernization of IT technologies and the implementation of Unified Communications (UC) tools for Community Care Access Centres (CCAC). Since joining Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) Ken has continued that work and is taking CCO through a technology revitalization process, the roll-out of enterprise UC tools and the launch of several mobile health applications. Ken holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Nursing and more recently, he completed a Certificate in Business Information Systems from the University of Victoria. In addition to these accreditations, Ken holds a variety of security, process and technology certifications. |
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
2013 ITAC Annual General Meeting of Members
All individuals working for an ITAC member company are invited to attend the ITAC Annual General Meeting in Toronto on June 13, 2013 at 4:30 pm. At this meeting we receive the financial statements of the Corporation, and elect the Board of Directors for June 2013 to June 2014. It's a good opportunity to network with your colleagues in the industry.
Immediately following the ITAC Annual General Meeting is the Board of Governors Dinner featuring Mr. Craig Muhlhauser (President and CEO, Celestica Inc.).
Event Website: http://itac.ca/events/agm2013
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC Board of Governors Dinner
Featuring Guest Speaker Craig Muhlhauser, CEO, Celestica
Manufacturing and More – Making Celestica a Nimble, Global Powerhouse
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Celestica is a unique Canadian ICT success story. Created in 1994, the company has charted a confident course that has included mergers and acquisitions in four continents and one of the most successful IPOs in Canadian history. Celestica today is a major force in the global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) business - employing close to 35,000 people worldwide, with annual revenues over $6 billion. Through its diversification strategy, the company boasts an enviable client list from a surprisingly wide spectrum of industries, including the enterprise, communications, aerospace, defense, healthcare, industrial and greentech market segments.
Bringing broad experience from the consumer, utility, automotive and aerospace sectors, Craig Muhlhauser joined Celestica in 2005 and became CEO in 2006. He continues to lead the company through its transformation, and along the way, the company has received a number of customer and industry awards (Celestica was named Canadian Manufacturer of the Year in 2011) in a highly competitive market space.
Mr. Muhlhauser will be the guest speaker at ITAC’s next Board of Governors’ Dinner on June 13, 2013. Executives from small, medium-sized and large ICT companies will benefit from his insights and experiences and learn that a key ingredient in Celestica’s success is its ability to evolve to meet customer demand through new approaches and lines of business. Please join us for a stimulating evening with one of the foremost leaders in the Canadian ICT industry.
| Date | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Schedule |
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Registration and Reception 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Dinner and Presentation |
| Location |
Park Hyatt Hotel – (Queen’s Park Ballroom) 4 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2E8 Map |
| Cost |
Individual tickets - $175.00 + HST Table of 8 - $1,350.00 + HST |
| Register | Click here to register |
For more information, contact:
Micheline Lepage, Manager, Events & Programs, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 613-238-4822 x2245.
We look forward to seeing you on June 13, 2013
David MacDonald
Chair, ITAC's Board of Governors and
President and CEO, Softchoice Corporation
Hotels
The following hotels are recommended if you are looking for a guest room:
Park Hyatt – 4 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2E8 – 416-925-1234
Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville – 90 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario M4W 1A7 – (800) 228-9290
Intercontinental Toronto Yorkville – 22 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1T8 – (877) 660-8550
Howard Johnson Hotel Toronto Yorkville – 89 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario M4R 2G3 – (800) 992-2695
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Cyber Security Forum - Ottawa
Contact - Bill Munson .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Public Sector Business Committee (Ontario)
Date: June 11, 2013
Time: 9:30 - 11:30am
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
GaN Workshop 2013
June 10, 2013 - Ottawa, Ontario - This workshop will include: Market status of GaN, modeling of GaN devices, GaN in wireless and mmWave applications, GaN in Aerospace and Defense, GaN challenges and recent developments, and CPFC's GaN Roadmap.
This workshop will feature presentations by experts from Yole Développement, Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC), Modelithics, NanoWave, TriQuint, University of Waterloo, Cardiff University, and American University in Cairo.
Event Website: http://www.cmc.ca/NewsAndEvents/Events/GaNWorkshop.aspx
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Revolutionary Payment Solutions 2013 & Beyond: Legal & Regulatory Compliance Primer
The process for building advanced payments systems in Canada among many participants is already well underway. Failing to keep up with related commercial and regulatory developments could have dire consequences. This program is designed to provide you with the latest legal, regulatory and transactional information that you require for success.
Course Leader
Duncan Card. Bennett Jones LLP
Duncan Card is widely regarded as one of Canada’s leading technology and e-Commerce lawyers to the financial sector. Duncan has 13 years of inclusion in the prestigious ranking of Lexpert Magazine’s and American Lawyer Media’s ranking of the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. In January 2013, Duncan was ranked as a “Most Frequently Recommended” lawyer in Canada for Technology Transactions by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Duncan is included in The International Who’s Who of Internet e-Commerce & Data Protection Lawyers 2012. Duncan is included in Thomson Carswell’s 2012 Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-border Corporate Lawyers in Canada. Duncan is identified as one of the world’s leading patent and technology licensing practitioners in the 2012 Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) publication: IAM Licensing 250 – The World’s Leading Patent and Technology Licensing Practitioners. Duncan is ranked in 2013 Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business, and 2011 was the third year Duncan was cited as a leading lawyer in Lawday’s North America’s Leading Lawyers. He has also been cited as one of the world’s leading lawyers in Euromoney’s Expert Guides to the World’s Leading technology, Media & Telecommunications Lawyers (U.K. publication). Duncan is also recommended for IT transactions and Outsourcing transactions in the 2012 British publication, PLC Which lawyer?, published by the UK based Practical Law Company. He is again cited as one of the top lawyers in the world in the independent, 2011 International Who’s Who of Internet and E-Commerce Lawyers (U.K. publication), and 2011 was Duncan’s 4th year of inclusion in Canadian Who’s Who. Duncan has published or presented more than 300 papers and articles concerning technology transactions. The 2nd edition of Duncan’s best-selling book, Information Technology Transactions: Business, Management and Legal Strategies, (Carswell) is widely acclaimed. Duncan has been at the forefront of financial service and technology innovation for almost 20 years and, he has advised both private sector enterprises and their regulators, including the Ontario Securities Commission, The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (Canada), and The Bank of Canada. Duncan is called to both the Ontario and Bermuda Bars.
Guest Speakers
Lisa Abe-Oldenburg. Bennett Jones LLP
Milos Barutciski. Bennett Jones LLP
Catherine Johnston. ACT Canada
Stephen Burns. Bennett Jones LLP
Derek Colfer. Visa Canada
Michael Whitt, QC. Bennett Jones LLP
Date
Toronto, June 3, 2013 • Calgary, June 5, 2013
Schedule
Download brochure
Location
Toronto - June 3rd - St. Andrew’s Club and Conference Centre
150 King Street West, 27th Floor, Toronto, ON M5H 1J9
Telephone: 416-366-4228 Fax: 416-366-9347
www.standrewsclub.ca
Calgary – June 5th - Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
120 Ninth Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2G OP3
Telephone: 403-261-8500 Fax: 403-261-8510
www.calgary-convention.com
Cost
Early Bird Deadline: (May 3, 2013)
$1195 + applicable taxes*
Regular Course Price:
$1495 + applicable taxes*
Public Sector:
$1295 + applicable taxes*
Webcast Price:
$995 + applicable taxes*
For more information, contact Joseph Sanzo, Marketing Coordinator – Tel: (416) 649-7887 or
via email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Public Sector Business Committee Meeting (Federal)
Time:
7:30 am Networking
8:00 - 9:30am Meeting
Location:
Interis Consulting
275 Slater Street, 20th Floor, Ottawa
Contacts:Cindy Baker - cbaker@itac.ca
Linda Oliver - loliver@itac.ca
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Discovery 2013
Canada's leading innovation-to-commercialization conference, showcasing leading-edge technologies, best practices and research in Ontario.
Event Website: http://www.ocediscovery.com/
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
HR Forum: The 7 Predictions & 4 Keys Words that will change your HR World
The next ITAC HR Forum meeting is Thursday, May 23, 2013, hosted by salesforce.com Canada in Toronto. Please register and mark your calendars accordingly!
At the ITAC HR Forum on May 23rd, NorthgateArinso will present the 7 prediction & trends made back in Dec 2012, provide an update to those predictions and bring you the insight you need to manage the fast pace of change. Click here to download the white paper.
From salesforce.com learn how these four words 1) SOCIAL 2) OPEN 3) INTERACTIVE 4) DYNAMIC will change the way you think about your current and future HR business practices and the solutions that you choose.
| TIME | MEETING AGENDA | PRESENTER |
| 8:30 - 9:00 am |
Check-in, networking and continental breakfast (compliments of Salesforce.com Canada) |
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| 9:00 - 9:15 am | Welcome, introductions, opening comments and ITAC update |
Sheryl Helsdon Baker, Oracle Bruce Markowitz, Unisys Micheline Lepage, ITAC Rick Croft, Director BD, NorthgateArinso Lydia Madonia, ES Director, salesforce.com Canada |
| 9:15 - 10:30 am |
“NGA Predicts the 7 Most Important Themes Facing HR in 2013 – How Are We Doing To Date?” |
Michael Custers Vice President of Global Alliances and Strategic Marketing, NorthgateArinso |
| 10:30 - 10:45 am | Networking Break | |
| 10:45 - 12:15 pm |
“HR Technologies and Apps” Performance Management and Coaching: How new apps and technology are changing the way we assess performance and keep in touch with our employees. |
David Priemer Work.com (salesforce.com) |
| 12:15 - 1:00 pm | Lunch and roundtable discussion | All |
| When | May 23, 2013 |
| Time | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm EDT |
| Location |
Salesforce.com Canada |
| Register | Click here to register or by email to mlepage@itac.ca by May 20 |
HR Forum Co-Chairs:
Sheryl Helsdon-Baker, Oracle
Bruce Markowitz, Unisys
Meeting Host:
Lydia Madonia, salesforce.com Canada
Meeting Moderators:
Lydia Madonia, salesforce.com Canada
Rick Croft, NorthgateArinso
Michael Custers currently serves as VP Marketing for NorthgateArinso, overseeing worldwide marketing activities, including analyst & public relations, product marketing, event & lead management, branding, and CRM. Michael joined NorthgateArinso in 2005, as Director Investor Relations & Communications. In his current role, Michael helps NorthgateArinso translate the many advantages of HR technology to customer-oriented business benefits, working with customers, analysts, and journalists.
David Priemer, a scientist turned serial tech entrepreneur. David was one of the founding members of Rypple, the worlds first Social Performance Management platform. Following the acquisition of Rypple by salesforce and rebranding as Work.com, David currently serves as the VP of Sales for Work.com. Previously, David served as Sales Director at Varicent Software, and Director of Solutions Consulting at Workbrain. David holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry and Atmospheric Science from York University and a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Broader Public Sector CIO Breakfast and Panel Discussion
Thank you to our sponsors
Due to popular request from our members, ITAC is hosting its first ever Broader Public Sector event on May 22, 2013.
Distinguished panelists will discuss critical issues and opportunities facing BPS CIOs and their agencies.
Confirmed panelists include the following:
- John Hill, CIO, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
- Anthony Iannucci, CIO, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
- Rob Meikle, CIO for the City of Toronto
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Date |
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 |
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Program |
7:30 - 8:00 Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast |
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Cost |
ITAC Members - $70.00 + HST |
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Location |
Intercontinental Toronto Centre |
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Registration |
Please join us for this anticipated debut event.
For more information, please contact Micheline Lepage at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or Denise Shortt at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Bios and photos
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John Hill, Chief Information Officer and VP, Transformation for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board In his role as the Chief Information Officer, John is responsible for leading all aspects of enterprise IT, including strategy, architecture, business solutions services, infrastructure, and applications. As the VP of Transformation, John leads WSIB's effort to modernize its processes and systems across its key business areas ensuring alignment to WSIB's end-state business objectives. |
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Anthony Iannucci, CIO, Toronto Transit Commission Anthony Iannucci has spent his entire nearly 28 year career within the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Since 2009 Anthony has held the role of Chief Information Officer for the Toronto Transit Commission. During his tenure Anthony has applied his broad knowledge and experience in leading complex technology operations and project initiatives across TTC large-scale organization, to offer and maintain a reliable service to the TTC's external and internal user community. The recent primary focus has been a transformation of the TTC's ITS Department towards greater business alignment and increasing the value of decision making information management for the TTC business and the Customer. |
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Rob Meikle, CIO, City of Toronto Rob Meikle is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the City of Toronto. In his role as CIO, Rob provides visionary leadership for the delivery of flexible and integrated information and communication technology solutions that enable and drive Service Excellence. Rob is a strategic business leader who is innovative and results driven with a proven track record of 20+ years experience planning, developing, and implementing award winning global business and technology solutions in the private, public and not for profit sector. Rob was twice named a global CIO 100 Honoree and Computerworld's 2013 Premier 100 IT Leader. Prior to the City of Toronto Rob was the Chief Information Officer at the City of Brampton and has held various leadership roles in the private sector including Global Operations, Customer Service, Marketing, eBusiness and Information Technology. |
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC CWC Speakers Series: Women in Corporate Leadership
Come join us on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Vancouver.
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Leyland Brown Vice President, Enterprise Sales, Printing and Personal Systems Group Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co. |
This is the third event in the ITAC/CWC Speakers Series: Women in Corporate Leadership and the first in Vancouver. Leyland Brown, Vice President, Enterprise Sales, HP Canada will share her insights and reflect on the experiences that have led her to a key place in HP Canada's leadership team. She will also share her views on why conscious strategies to build strong corporate inclusion are good for business.
This series features four outstanding female leaders so please joins us as they share their personal journey, their leadership lessons, and why they think technology careers are exciting! They will also touch on innovation, how diversity fuels it, and what their companies are doing about both. We are hoping for a dialogue between men and women on these important topics so everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring along colleagues, family and friends who may benefit from ideas and experiences discussed.
This is going to be a lively, interactive and personal conversation and you need to be there. Seating is limited so be sure to register early.
| Speaker |
Leyland Brown, Vice President, Enterprise Sales, Printing and Personal Systems Group, Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co. |
| Date |
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 |
| Time | 8:00am - 10:00am |
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Cost |
$25.00 |
| Location | 1111 Georgia Street West, Suite 1100, Vancouver, BC V6E 4M3 (Map) |
This event is being hosted by
Biography:
Leyland Brown
Vice President, Enterprise Sales, Printing and Personal Systems Group
Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co.
Leyland Brown is vice president of enterprise sales for the Printing and Personal Systems Group (PPS) at HP Canada. In this role, she is responsible for driving HP's growth and continued market leadership by delivering PPS products and services to HP's largest corporate clients in Canada.
The Printing and Personal Systems Group mandate covers the industry's broadest portfolio of personal computers, technical workstations, printers, graphics solutions, managed-print services and internet services.
Brown has been with HP for more than 15 years and has held various senior management positions throughout her career. In her most recent role as vice president and general manager of the Personal Systems Group (PSG) at HP Canada, she was responsible for all aspects of Canada's client computing business including sales, marketing, operations, supply chain and total customer experience. Prior to that, she served as vice president of commercial marketing for PSG at HP Canada.
Over the years, Brown has taken on a number of HP initiatives including SMB leadership, Take Back Your Life, Women on the Way Up, and the United Way. She is an active volunteer member of the Zonta Group.
Brown graduated from York University with an Honours Business Degree and has won multiple awards throughout her career at HP, Compaq and Digital Equipment Corporation. In October 2012, she was recognized as one of the Top 20 Women in the IT Channel Ecosystem by Computer Dealer News. The publication had previously named her 2011 Newsmaker of the Year.
For more information, please contact:
Micheline Lepage – (613) 238-4822 x2245 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Denise Shortt – (905) 602-8345 x2244 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC Executive Briefing with Gina Rallis - Ottawa - NEW DATE
Thank you to our sponsors
Download Gina Rallis's Presentation "Transforming Procurement" (PPT)
Shared Services Canada recently expanded its role to include the procurement of hardware and software for end user devices for virtually all Departments. How will this affect suppliers? Find out on May 21 at ITAC's Executive Breakfast Series, which will feature an address on "Transforming Procurement" by Gina Rallis, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Services, at Shared Services Canada (SSC). Ms. Rallis will also talk about the latest thinking on smart sourcing and consolidation in procurement.
If you're a Government supplier, you won't want to miss it.
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Date |
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
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Time |
7:30 am to 8:30 – Registration and Breakfast |
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Cost |
ITAC Members - $70.00 + HST |
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Location |
Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G2 |
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Registration |
Click here to register |
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Biography – Gina Rallis
Gina Rallis is the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Services, at Shared Services Canada (SSC).
Before joining SSC, Gina was the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Human Resources Services Branch at Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. Previously, she was the Senior Director General of Human Resources at Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and has held positions at Service Canada, Health Canada and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.
Gina holds a Master’s of Public Administration from Queen’s University, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Carleton University, and is a graduate of the Advanced Leadership Program.
For further information, contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Linda Oliver at (613) 238-4822 x 2222 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Canada 3.0 Digital Media Conference 2013
Update: Here are the results of CDMN Canada 3.0 2013!
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Top reasons to attend CDMN Canada 3.0 2013
- World-class keynotes (execs from Netflix, Facebook, and YouTube and bestselling thought leaders Jane McGonigal, Chris Anderson, Club Penguin co-founder Lane Merrifield who sold his startup to Disney for $350M and more).
- Breakout sessions and workshops where attendees will connect with leaders from financial services, telecommunications, banks and retail on today’s hot topics including: big data, cybersecurity and emerging technologies like mobile payments and social media.
- Mentoring opportunities on May 15. Connect one-on-one with entrepreneurs and innovators who have secured funding, scaled their businesses and done international business.
- On the evening of May 13, we have a TVO-sponsored film screening and Q&A with the co-producer of Side by Side; Girls in Tech is hosting a pre-event reception on the 13th, and Startup Drinks is holding a special Canada 3.0 version of their event on May 15th.
For Startups:
- Just $250 for registration for the full two-day conference, or $350 including a tabletop booth in our Innovation Alley on the show floor
- Connect with fellow startups, international and national business leaders across multiple sectors, and promote your latest product or service release.
For Mid-Sized Companies:
- Network with industry leaders at breakout sessions
- Connect with commercialization resources from across Canada and around the world
- Showcase your company’s cool technology
- Raise your game with mentoring sessions with execs from other SMEs who have successfully faced the same business challenges you do.
For Large enterprise and multinationals:
- Connect with prospective employees
- Explore new technologies and services from startups and peers
- Cement your authority in the digital media space by sponsoring or exhibiting.
For Government:
- Gain grassroots insight into industry at home and abroad
- Connect with Canadian business leaders from companies of all sizes and multiple sectors
- Explore the latest in ICT and mobile on display in our Interactive Showcase.
For Students:
- Connect with career opportunities
- Develop a new understanding of international business from leaders in the Netherlands, Japan and Brazil.
- Check out an exclusive film screening, see amazing keynotes from the leaders of where you live online.
For Academia:
- Make strategic connections to commercialize research projects
- Connect with industry looking to solve real-world business challenges with your solutions
- Highlight your institution’s leadership in academic and business sectors.
We’ve got the best priced tickets for a digital media conference in Toronto:
Full conference pass: $549
Not-for-profit and government pricing: $499
One-day pass: $299
Startup and student pricing: $250
Limited sponsorship and exhibit opportunities still available. Contact drew@sponsorshipcanada.com for details.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
17th Annual IFHIMA Congress
Event Website: http://www.ifhimacongress2013.com/
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC SM Council Best Practice Forum - The New Landscape in Government Industrial Support
Download the presentation by John MacRitchie, Regional Director, Ontario Centres of Excellence
Download the presentation by Karen Atkinson, Partner, Business Tax Services at Ernst and Young
The federal Government is shifting resources from indirect measures to direct programs for industrial support to drive Canadian innovation. Following the publication of the Jenkins Committee Report in late 2011 and in the Federal Budgets of 2012 and 2013, this change in orientation has had a large impact on the SR&ED program, displacing hundreds of millions of dollars for use in other areas and programs.
The next ITAC Strategic Microsystems Council Best Practice Forum, Karen Atkinson, Partner, Business Tax Services at Ernst and Young (and the Chair of ITAC’s Tax and Finance Committee) will present an overview of the changes. Representatives from government agencies including Taras Hollyer, Director, Program Policy and Innovation for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Angelo Del Duca, Ontario Director NRC IRAP and John MacRitchie, Regional Director, Ontario Centres of Excellence, will join us to discuss existing new and pending initiatives in industrial support that the microsystems community should be aware of. This forum will be of particular value to CFOs, CTOs and executives seeking a clearer understanding of opportunities for industrial support. While the focus will be on microsystems, all members of the ITAC community are welcome to attend. Seating is limited. Please register early.
Date: April 29, 2013
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Ernst & Young Tower
222 Bay St, 30th floor in the Beam room
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1J7
Cost
$45.00 + HST – ITAC Members
$65.00 + HST – Non-Members
For more information, please contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Lynda Leonard at (613) 238-4822 x 2239 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Spring 2013 Applied Health Informatics Bootcamp
April 26-28, 2013
Waterloo, ON
Register at: www.nihi.ca
The Applied Health Informatics Bootcamp (or HI Bootcamp) is a 2.5-day, intensive, highly interactive on-site course introducing key concepts, issues and applications in Applied Health Informatics and eHealth followed by the optional Online Bootcamp. The Online Bootcamp includes monthly interactive web Q&A and discussion sessions and access to over 90 hours of recorded presentations.
Why Attend the Bootcamp?
Healthcare information services professionals, IT professionals in health organizations and industry, e-health staff, and healthcare providers can all benefit from attending this course.
- The Bootcamp gives an excellent overview of Health Informatics and eHealth applications.
- It includes interactive learning sessions and great networking opportunities.
- You can deepen your learning by continuing with the Online Bootcamp which offers 90 + hours of video presentations on additional HI topics by experts in the field and monthly discussion sessions.
Special Sessions
eHealth Strategies in Canada:
- Mark Brisson, Assistant Deputy Minister and CIO, HIT and Systems Division, Alberta Health
- Trevor Hodge, Senior Vice President, Investment Strategies and Alliances, Canada Health Infoway
- Greg Reed, President and CEO, eHealth Ontario
- Don Sweete, Executive Regional Director, Canada Health Infoway
Mobile Healthcare:
- Brad Bell, CTO, GoldCare
- Duane Bender, Professor, Mohawk College
- Nick Dawson, Director of Enterprise & Government Business, BlackBerry
Speakers:
- Mark Brisson, Assistant Deputy Minister and CIO, HIT and Systems Division, Alberta Health
- Trevor Hodge, VP Investment Strategy, Canada Health Infoway
- Greg Reed, President & Chief Executive Officer, eHealth Ontario
- Don Sweete, Executive Regional Director, Canada Health Infoway
- Mobile Healthcare
- Interoperability
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
CCIO Breakfast Event
Thank you to our co-host
Thank you to our sponsor
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ITAC invites you to join us on April 23rd for a thought provoking CIO panel featuring four of Ontario's influential IT leaders. Register today!
Panelists will debate the critical issues and opportunities facing Ontario's CIOs and their agencies (with particular focus on the theme of Innovation). This new, interactive panel format also provides our ITAC community with the exclusive opportunity to ask CIOs the burning questions around their priorities and plans for their clusters.
Submit your questions here and influence the discussion on April 23rd!
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013 |
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Arcadian Court |
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7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast |
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$70.00 + HST (Members) |
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Micheline Lepage, Manager, Events & Programs, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 613-238-4822 x2245 |
PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION
David Nicholl - Corporate Chief Information Officer
Information and Information Technology, Ministry of Government Services
INTERACTIVE CIO PANEL DISCUSSION
ITAC members have asked for a more interactive, two-way conversation with CIOs and we've listened. On April 23rd, our CIOs will share their insights into what makes a good ICT partner, debate the issues and challenges facing Government, and answer your questions on their strategic priorities for the upcoming year. This is your chance to get your company's questions answered by Ontario's top CIOs.
Distinguished Panelists - Government of Ontario Chief Information Officers:
Soussan Tabari, CIO, Community Services Cluster
Renee Laforet
Technical Project Director, Social Services Solutions Modernization, Ministry of Community and Social Services
Marty Gallas, Corporate Chief, Infrastructure Technology Services
Howard Bertrand, Acting Chief Information Officer, Labour and Transportation Cluster
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC Invites You to Find Out How Your Wallet is Going Digital!
Thank you to our sponsors
Download Mike Bradley's presentation (PDF)
The promise of Digital Wallets is that a consumer's payment cards, membership and loyalty cards, and even cash all "go digital", enabling a richer and more convenient shopping experience in stores and on-line. This promise, changing consumer behaviour and the convergence of channels and technologies are enabling Digital Wallets to take root in the payments landscape. Everyone, from multinational IT companies to wireless carriers to retailers, is trying to get a foothold in this promising market. Even start-ups are seeing the promise; just consider the rise of Square in the U.S. and Canada.
On April 16, Mike Bradley, Managing Director, NorthCard Inc., will kick off the ITAC Digital Commerce Executive Briefing Series on Digital Wallets. He will present a broad and comprehensive Executive Briefing covering:
- Digital Wallets: What is Commerce 3.0 and why is it driving Digital Wallets? What needs do Digital Wallets meet? What features will make them successful? What channels will drive deployment?
- Financial Sector: How are banks and card networks positioning the opportunity? What are their biggest challenges?
- Telecoms: What is the difference between a Mobile Wallet and a Digital Wallet? Why do Cellcos want to play? What are their strategies? Is NFC a winning formula?
- Retailers: What factors impact retailers? How do retailers manage risk and maximize the value?
- Internet Giants: How are Google and Apple approaching Digital Wallets? Are there opportunities for partnership with traditional industry players?
- Security and Authentication: What are the key challenges and impacts in terms of cyber security and privacy?
Mike Bradley
With nearly 25 years' experience in the payments and electronic banking business, Mike works with leading North American retailers, technology companies, banks and card networks to develop strategies and drive key initiatives.
Most recently, Mike managed Visa's products in Canada. Mike drove the deployment of Visa's chip and contactless cards, new credit and debit products and innovation activities including mobile commerce trials and the launch of Visa's Digital Wallet. Mike also sat on Visa's Global Product Management Team.
| Date | Tuesday, April 16, 2013 |
| Schedule |
8:00 am– 9:00 am – Registration, Networking and Breakfast |
| Location |
Hyatt Regency Toronto |
| Cost |
ITAC Members –$ 70.00 + HST |
| Register | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
Sponsorship opportunities are available!
Please pass this invitation along to any of your colleagues you think may find this event of interest.
For more information, please contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or email mlepage@itac.ca.
See you on April 16th!
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Digital Economy Regulatory Forum
Contact: Bill Munson .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
12th annual RE$EARCH MONEY conference
The 12th annual RE$EARCH MONEY conference on 9-10 April 2013 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa will examine the implications of federal Budget 2013 on business innovation in Canada. The conference organizers are offering ITAC members a special discount of 10% for the two-day event. Only weeks after the budget is released, join other leaders from industry, finance, government and the innovation community for a critical look at the Budget 2013 and what it signals for the future prosperity and competitiveness of our sector.
For more information, visit www.researchmoneyinc.com.
To register online, visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e62wpx8s3f1e4da1&llr=i75wqceab and select the R$subscriber rate.
ITAC members: to qualify for the R$ discount, please indicate "ITAC" after your company name.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC Executive Briefing Series with Pierre Boucher - Ottawa
Thank you to our sponsors
You are invited to the ITAC Executive Briefing Series with Pierre Boucher – April 9, 2013!
The federal government's federated identity management program is expected to provide a boost to not only E-Government services, but to E-Commerce services across Canada.
How much do you know about how this program will establish a trusted environment for identity and access management across all sectors? Is your organization ready to take advantage of these new opportunities in E-services?
To better help you here, we are inviting you to attend the ITAC Executive Briefing on April 9th, 2013. Our event speaker, Mr. Pierre Boucher, Chief Information Officer of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), will be delivering a presentation on "Identity Management: Better Service for Digital Citizens" which focuses on the government's program to establish a simplified, trusted and pan-Canadian approach to managing online identity.
So please join us for a very informative event that:
- Provides a unique opportunity for Industry/Government discussion on the Government’s ICT transformation.
- Is essential for anyone interested in the Government's ICT services and upcoming procurements.
Pierre Boucher
Pierre Boucher was recently appointed as Chief Information Officer at PWGSC, responsible for the Department's information management.
Prior to this appointment, Mr. Boucher was the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Government of Canada at the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada. He held several roles related to IM/IT management at Treasury Board since 2003, with a particular focus on security and identity management.
He has previously worked at the Communications Security Establishment and National Defence, and, in the private sector, at Entrust. Mr. Boucher has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1985.
| Date | Tuesday, April 9, 2013 |
| Schedule |
7:30 - 8:30am: Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 - 10:00 am: Welcome, Presentation and Q&A |
| Location |
Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario (Rideau Room – 2nd Floor) |
| Cost |
ITAC Members –$70.00 + HST Non-Members –$140.00+ HST Government Employees - $70.00 + HST |
| Register | Click here to register |
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or email mlepage@itac.ca if you’re interested in being a sponsor of this event!
For further please contact Linda Oliver at (613) 238-4822 x 2222 or loliver@itac.ca.
See you on April 9th!
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Canadian Printed Electronics Symposium - Montreal, Quebec
CMC Microsystems in collaboration with the National Research Council Canada (NRC) and The Quebec Institute of Graphic Communications (QIGC) are hosting the first Canadian Printed Electronics Symposium on April 9, 2013 at QIGC in Montreal.
Printed electronics is a practical technology useful for producing form-fitting connected surfaces. In the hands of a creative individual, the technology is a means to apply imagination to the transformation of surfaces into sensing, interacting interfaces exchanging information with the local environment. During the symposium we will explore these topics, market opportunities and technological progress and ideally reduce the risk for making related decisions.
Participants will leave with information-rich content that will explain potential applications and innovations in the PE industry.
Join in the Conversation
The Printed Electronics Symposium will be beneficial to print buyers, printers, manufacturers, the aerospace and automotive industries, academic researchers and various industry associations. Join in the conversation as major players from industry, academia and government present and showcase their innovations, products and technological advances, including:
- OE-A
- L'Oréal
- T-ink
- FUJIFILM Dimatix Inc.
- GGI International
- Vorbeck
- University of California Berkeley
- FlexTech Alliance
- Coatema
- National Research Council
- CMC Microsystems
- The Quebec Institute of Graphic Communications (QIGC)
Register Now
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC Board of Governors Dinner Featuring Guest Speaker Bernard le Masson
Transforming Public Services in Europe, Canada and Around the World
All around the world seismic economic and demographic shifts are reshaping the design and delivery of public services. In countries like Spain and Greece these shifts are immediately discernible at street level. In places like Canada they are more subtle. For example by 2025 the portion of our population older than 65 will grow from 14 per cent to over 20 per cent, placing considerable pressure on healthcare and all our social benefit programs. For developed as well as developing nations, whether they are immediately visible or not, these pressures are urgent, requiring forward thinking government leaders to shift their thinking about all dimensions of public service delivery.
Economic modelling conducted by Oxford Economics for Accenture forecasts that meeting the burgeoning demand for services across all three levels of government will cost Canada an additional $93 billion per year by 2025.
Bernard le Masson, Managing Director, Management Consulting Health and Public Service for Accenture, has a wealth of experience assisting governments in delivering efficiencies in public service design and delivery. He recently led a five-year transformation project for the French Government that helped to remove $7 billion in annual costs. Based in Paris, Bernard will be in Canada in April to discuss his experiences and an important new Accenture study on government transformation. ITAC is pleased to welcome Bernard as our special guest speaker at our next Board of Governors Dinner on April 4, 2013. Please join us for some fresh insights on a pressing problem of critical concern to governments, ICT companies and citizens.
Download Bernard le Masson's presentation (PDF)
Date
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Schedule
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Registration and Reception
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Dinner and Presentation
Location
Intercontinental Hotel, Foyer and Ballroom A
225 Front Street West, Toronto
Cost
Individual tickets - $175.00 + HST
Table of 8 - $1,350.00 + HST
Click here to register
For more information, contact Micheline Lepage, Manager of Programs and Events – Tel: (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or via email at mlepage@itac.ca
We look forward to seeing you on April 4th.
David MacDonald
Chair, ITAC's Board of Governors and
President and CEO, Softchoice Corporation
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Public Sector Business Committee Meeting (Ontario)
9:30 - 10:30am Fireside Chat with Fariba Anderson, VP Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation)
10:30 - 11:30am Ontario Public Sector Business Committee Meeting
Location: Downtown Toronto
For more details contact Donna White at dwhite@itac.ca
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
H4IT: Health for IT Professionals
Understanding the healthcare system and those who work in it will help make you more effective in your work and more comfortable interacting with the wide range of clinicians, health administrators and other healthcare staff. Those who have not had the time or opportunity to participate in a relevant full undergraduate education program often find themselves lacking in this key area of knowledge. The online H4IT program is being offered to address this gap. H4IT introduces the Canadian healthcare system, the basic concepts associated with human health, and the nature and activities of the care process. The material is based on easy-to-understand cases and uses a successive refinement approach to presenting material. H4IT will enable you to understand what clinicians do, what health and sickness are all about and how care is delivered through our health system.
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Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Public Sector Business Committee Meeting (Federal)
Time:
7:30 am Networking
8:00 - 9:30am Meeting
Location:
Interis Consulting
275 Slater Street, 20th Floor, Ottawa
Contacts:Cindy Baker - cbaker@itac.ca
Linda Oliver - loliver@itac.ca
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC Health Procurement Workshop
Public sector procurement has topped the list of issues impacting the vendor community for the past three years. Allocation of risk, terms and conditions, the inconsistent application of standards and other factors have converged to stifle innovation and increase the cost and risk of submitting proposals. This is a national challenge that covers procurements by governments and the broader public sector.
ITAC Health has made public sector procurement our top priority and is seeking your input into how to tackle this challenging issue. On March 21, 2013 ITAC Health is hosting a one-day workshop at the Hotel Intercontinental in Toronto. Join Auditor General for Ontario, Jim McCarter, a panel of government and health customers and a panel of vendors to explore the issues and challenges. Then participate in an interactive workshop to help define the industry’s position and ITAC Health’s go-forward action plan.
Jim McCarter's presentation
Location: Intercontinental Hotel, 225 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2X3
Cost: $250.00 + HST This workshop is open to ITAC members only.
Program
| 8:30 – 8:45 AM |
Welcome and Overview of the Workshop Agenda Brendan Seaton, ITAC Health President, Procurement Workshop Facilitator |
| 8:45 – 9:00 AM |
“What's the problem?” Susanne Flett and Gary Folker, Directors, ITAC Health Board |
| 9:00 – 9:30 AM |
Keynote address Mr. Jim McCarter, Auditor General for Ontario |
| 9:30 – 10:45 AM |
“Panel of customers – What are their challenges? What can industry do to help?“
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| 10:45 – 11:00 AM | Networking Break |
| 11:00 AM – 12 Noon |
“Panel of vendors -- What are their challenges?”
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| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Networking lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:15 PM |
Workshop session - all participants in small groups
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| 2:15 – 3:00 PM |
Summary session
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| 3:00 PM | Adjournment |
For more information, please contact Elaine Huesing at (905) 602-8345 x2241 - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x2245 - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Hope to see you on March 21st!
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
HR Forum: Driving Future Success Through Team Leadership Capability and Effectiveness
Greetings ITAC HR Forum Members:
The next ITAC HR Forum meeting is Tuesday, March 19th, hosted by HP Canada in Mississauga. Please mark your calendars accordingly!
An organization's capacity to develop effective leaders is recognized as one of the most important factors in achieving competitive advantage and profitability. However, recent estimates suggest that over 70% of organizations feel that their leaders do not have the capabilities necessary for future success. This leadership gap is critical.
The business environment today is complex and places increased expectations and demands on leaders. Many of today's IT organizations face the challenges of operating in global, matrixed and virtual environments, where the pace of change is rapid. This necessitates an increased need for team collaboration across function and geography. This environment requires a leader specifically skilled at leading teams.
Join us for an interactive session focused on how you can build leadership capacity for the future in a way that is meaningful, efficient and effective. This session will include: (1) an experiential activity designed to help you recognize the challenges of leadership; (2) a discussion around best practices in leadership development and specifically team leadership; and (3) a breakout group activity designed to help you consolidate and apply the principles discussed.
| TIME | MEETING AGENDA | PRESENTER |
| 8:30 - 9:00 am |
Check-in, networking and continental breakfast (compliments of HP Canada) |
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| 9:00 - 9:15 am | Welcome, introductions, opening comments and ITAC update |
Sheryl Helsdon Baker, Oracle Bruce Markowitz, Unisys Micheline Lepage, ITAC |
| 9:15 - 9:45 am |
"Experiential Leadership Activity" |
Karen Laidlaw, HP |
| 9:45 – 10:30 am |
"Driving future success through leadership capability and team effectiveness: Best Practices" |
Sonya Stevens, Knightsbridge Tim Hewat, Knightsbridge |
| 10:30 - 10:45 am | Networking Break | |
| 10:45 - 11:30 am |
Break-Out Groups and Discussion A breakout group activity designed to help you consolidate and apply the principles discussed. |
All |
| 11:30 - 12:00 noon | ITAC Round Table Discussion | All |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch and roundtable discussion | All |
| When | March 19, 2013 |
| Time | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm EDT |
| Location |
HP Canada |
| Register | Click here to register or by email to mlepage@itac.ca by March 15 |
HR Forum Co-Chairs:
Sheryl Helsdon-Baker, Oracle
Bruce Markowitz, Unisys
Meeting Host:
Dianne Dowsett, HP Canada
Meeting Moderators:
Sonya Stevens, Knightsbridge
Tim Hewat, Knightsbridge
Dianne Dowsett, HP
Karen Laidlaw, HP
Hope to see you there and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Micheline Lepage, Manager, Programs and Events, ITAC
Tel: (613) 238-4822 x2245
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Wavefront Presents: BlackBerry Jam Starter Sessions
Visit http://www.wavefrontac.com/wavefront-events/vancouver-blackberry-jam-starter-session/ for details on this event.
Event Website: http://www.wavefrontac.com/wavefront-events/vancouver-blackberry-jam-starter-session/
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Blackberry Jam Starter Sessions
This is a hands-on coding workshop to support your app building and get you prepared to submit to the BlackBerry World.
The momentum for the BlackBerry 10 platform is strong – in the last six months BlackBerry World has grown to well over 70,000 apps and games. Now is the time to port your existing apps and build new apps for this rapidly growing Built for BlackBerry platform.
The BlackBerry Jam Starter Session will take you through the basic principles of building BlackBerry apps, with an overview of what to expect through the process. After the session, you will have the opportunity to start building your own BlackBerry apps with support from on-site BlackBerry Evangelists. Also, there will be a series of optional mini-lessons throughout the day to introduce you to some of the deeper concepts of BlackBerry development.
Event Website: http://www.wavefrontac.com/wavefront-events/vancouver-blackberry-jam-starter-session/
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
SMC Best Practice Forum - Power Reduction in Analog and Time-mode Circuits - Montreal
Download Martin Snelgrove's presentation on "Low Power: Analog - Partly Science" (PDF)
In spite of reduction in supply voltage and improved leakage control, power consumption has become a key performance specification/target in many electronic products – not just portable electronics. Reducing power consumption requires a broad multi-dimensional approach: system power management; energy efficient regulation; architectural optimization; on-die power management; BIG-Little processors; low-power implementation techniques (clock and power gating, multi-Vt, multi-channel libraries, leakage and dynamic power optimization), sleep modes, etc.
Are there any new concepts that offer the promise of even more significant power reduction? Is low Power design best handled by experienced designers or can CAD/CAD optimization tools create improved power-friendly designs? Are wafer foundries doing enough to enable low-power design through leakage control process control, etc.? And is the headroom running out on analog with elevated power densities in new processes and electrical effects squeezing traditional analog design?
The SMC of ITAC has convened a faculty of experts to explore power reduction and design in analog systems.
Gordon Roberts, Professor at McGill University, Montreal, QC
Martin Snelgrove, CEO at Kapik Integration, Toronto, ON
Date
Thursday, March 14
Time
5:30 - 8:30pm (Registration fee covers the cost of dinner)
Location
McGill University
3480 University Street
Room 603, McConnell Engineering Building,
Montreal, Quebec
Map
Cost
ITAC Members - $45.00 + GST + QST
ITAC Non-Members - $65.00 + GST + QST
(Registration fee covers the cost of dinner)
So, please join us to gain better insight into a complex subject and to enjoy valuable networking time with your colleagues in an informal sharing of best industry practices.
For more information contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or via email at mlepage@itac.ca
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
SMC Best Practice Forum - Power Reduction in Analog and Time-mode Analog Circuits - Mississauga
Download Martin Snelgrove's presentation on "Low Power: Analog - Partly Science" (PDF)
In spite of reduction in supply voltage and improved leakage control, power consumption has become a key performance specification/target in many electronic products – not just portable electronics. Reducing power consumption requires a broad multi-dimensional approach: system power management; energy efficient regulation; architectural optimization; on-die power management; BIG-Little processors; low-power implementation techniques (clock and power gating, multi-Vt, multi-channel libraries, leakage and dynamic power optimization), sleep modes, etc.
Are there any new concepts that offer the promise of even more significant power reduction? Is low Power design best handled by experienced designers or can CAD/CAD optimization tools create improved power-friendly designs? Are wafer foundries doing enough to enable low-power design through leakage control process control, etc.? And is the headroom running out on analog with elevated power densities in new processes and electrical effects squeezing traditional analog design?
The SMC of ITAC has convened a faculty of experts to explore power reduction and design in analog systems.
Gordon Roberts, Professor at McGill University, Montreal, QC
Martin Snelgrove, CEO at Kapik Integration, Toronto, ON
Date
Wednesday, March 13
Time
5:30 - 8:30pm (Registration fee covers the cost of dinner)
Location
ITAC Boardroom
5090 Explorer Drive, Suite 801
Mississauga, Ontario
Map
Cost
ITAC Members - $45.00 + HST
Non-members - $65.00 + HST
(Registration fee covers the cost of dinner)
So, please join us to gain better insight into a complex subject and to enjoy valuable networking time with your colleagues in an informal sharing of best industry practices.
For more information contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or via email at mlepage@itac.ca
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Wavefront & Microsoft Workshop – How HTML5, Windows 8 & WP8 Play Together
Visit http://www.wavefrontac.com/wavefront-events/wavefront-microsoft-workshop-how-html5-windows-8-wp8-play-together/ for details.
Event Website: http://www.wavefrontac.com/wavefront-events/wavefront-microsoft-workshop-how-html5-windows-8-wp8-play-together/
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC Executive Briefing Series with Tom Ring
Thank you to our sponsors
Do you want to know more about the procurement reform initiatives of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC)? Would you be interested in finding out how the process for government suppliers will be changing?
Then you need to be at the ITAC Executive Briefing that is taking place on March 12, 2013. The event speaker, Mr. Tom Ring, Assistant Deputy Minister of Acquisitions Branch at PWGSC, will be delivering a presentation on “Smart Procurement” that will focus on PWGCS’s reform initiatives to make the procurement process faster and more cost-effective as well as how the process for government suppliers will be changing.
So please join us for what we believe will be a very informative event that:
- Provides a unique opportunity for Industry/Government discussion on the Government’s ICT transformation
- Is essential for organizations interested in the Government's ICT services and upcoming procurements.
| Date | Tuesday, March 12, 2013 |
| Time |
7:30 - 8:30am - Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 - 10:00 am - Welcome, Presentation and Q&A |
| Location | Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario (Rideau Room – 2nd Floor) |
| Register | Click here to register |
For further information or for sponsor opportunities, please contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or email mlepage@itac.ca or Linda Oliver at (613) 238-4822 x 2222 or loliver@itac.ca.
See you on March 12th!
As Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions Branch at PWGSC, Mr. Ring is responsible for the entire procurement and contracting cycle of major commodities from highly specialized military equipment to common office supplies. Mr. Ring has over 30 years’ experience in the public service, having held senior positions at the Department of National Defence, Coast Guard, Privy Council Office, and Canadian Heritage. He has also recently completed a MBA program at the Royal Military College.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Dx3 Canada: Where Business Gets Digital
As the meeting place for the entire Canadian Digital Industry, you simply can't miss out on being here. Only at Dx3 can you:
- Get advice, ideas and effective strategies from a show floor packed with over 120 companies
- Network with 5,000 digital marketing professionals from across Canada
- Get inspired by 5 free keynotes from some of North America's top digital movers and shakers including:
- Benjamin Palmer (Co-founder, The Barbarian Group)
- Michael MacMillan (CEO, Blue Ant Media)
- Mike Volpe (CMO, Hubspot)
- David Labistour (CEO, Mountain Equipment Co-op)
- Alan Huggins (President, Lowe's Canada)
Learn from 2 free content theatres on the Dx3 Show floor and party at the SAY Media Party – an entire night of networking and celebration.
Note: Only ITAC Members save $100 on an All-Access Pass by using the promotion code "ITACDX32013" at check out (full price admission is $299).
Get your Dx3 Pass (includes access to all 5 Keynotes, 2 Show Floor Theatres, Show Features & SAY Media Party) by registering now!
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Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Cyber Security Forum - Ottawa
Watch here for more details.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Canadian Reception @ HIMSS 2013
New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center
The Canadian Reception at HIMSS has become the Signature Social Event for Canadians and their guests that are attending HIMSS. As in the years past, there will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and there is no charge to attend - all are welcome - we look forward to seeing you there. For those companies looking for sponsoring opportunities, the Canadian Reception has proven to be a worthwhile investment.
Event Website: http://itac.ca/events/himss2013
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
HIMSS 2013
HIMSS is a cause-based, not-for-profit organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare.
http://www.himss.org/ASP/index.asp
Event Website: http://www.himss.org/ASP/index.asp
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC Marketing Roundtable: The Social Media Cliff
As a technology marketer, you may be teetering on the edge of the social media cliff: do you face uncertainty and move forward with your social media efforts, or back away and stay in the predicable zone of traditional marketing?
Blogging, tweeting and keeping on top of on-line communities, such as LinkedIn takes time and resources – both in short supply… and delegating these responsibilities to junior staff could be risky. Yet, social media is being touted as the ultimate in cost-effective lead generation. How do you balance stretched resources and a steep learning curve with pressure from the competition – and your manager – to stay ahead of the game?
Our impressive line-up of marketing leaders will share their social media experiences – what worked and what didn’t. How and when to use social media. And the critical elements of integrating the sales team.
Rob Daleman, Director of Marketing, AVAYA Canada
Paul McDevitt, Director, Enterprise Marketing, Cisco Canada
Jason Fiorotto, Director, Americas Demand Generation & Marketing Operations – HP Software , Hewlett-Packard
Renny Monaghan, Chief Marketing Officer, Salesforce.com
Linda Craenen, Director, Business Marketing, TELUS
Moderated by: Bob Becker, Principal, SMA
Thursday, February 28th , 2013
7:30 – 10:00 a.m. (breakfast served)
MaRS Discovery District
101 College Street, Room CR-2AB
Toronto
(416) 673-8100
ITAC Member $45
Non-member $80
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
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eHealth Ontario Update Breakfast
Download the presentation from this event (PDF)
The YouTube video link for this event is now available. Click here to access the video.
ITAC Health is pleased to invites you to the eHealth Ontario Update Breakfast Event with Greg Reed, President and CEO.
| Date | Wednesday, February 27, 2013 |
| Time |
7:45 - 8:45 am - Registration / Continental Breakfast / Networking 8:45 - 10:30 am - Introductions / Presentation / Q and A with Greg Reed, President and CEO, eHealth Ontario |
| Location |
Allstream Centre 105 Princes' Blvd, Room 200 A and B, Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3 (CNE Grounds - Old Automotive Building) |
| Registration Fees |
ITAC Members - $70.00 + HST |
| Register |
For more information, please contact Micheline Lepage, Manager, Programs and Events, ITAC - Tel: (613) 238-4822 x2245 or by email at mlepage@itac.ca.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Wisdom Exchange 2013
Now in its 18th year, Wisdom Exchange is a unique peer-to-peer forum open exclusively to presidents, CEOs and owners of high-growth, innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ontario.
Be part of this select group as they share best practices, participate in timely workshops, and learn from insightful guest speakers. Networking opportunities play a key role in the program, which also includes an opening reception and dinner.
The conference will be held February 27th and 28th, 2013 at the Westin Prince Toronto Hotel.
Event Website: http://www.wisdomexchange2013.com/
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
SMC Best Practice Forum - Power Reduction in Digital Circuits - Ottawa
Presentations
Download "Low Power Trends" presentation by Paul Lamers (PDF)
Download "Power Reduction in Digital Circuits" presentation by Ken Wagner (PDF)
In spite of reduction in supply voltage and improved leakage control, power consumption has become a key performance specification/target in many electronic products – not just portable electronics. Reducing power consumption requires a broad multi-dimensional approach: system power management; energy efficient regulation; architectural optimization; on-die power management; BIG-Little processors; low-power implementation techniques (clock and power gating, multi-Vt, multi-channel libraries, leakage and dynamic power optimization), sleep modes, etc.
Are there any new concepts that offer the promise of even more significant power reduction? Is low Power design best handled by experienced designers or can CAD/CAD optimization tools create improved power-friendly designs? Are wafer foundries doing enough to enable low-power design through leakage control process control, etc.? And is the headroom running out on analog with elevated power densities in new processes and electrical effects squeezing traditional analog design?
The SMC of ITAC has convened a faculty of experts to explore power reduction and design in digital systems.
Paul Lamers, Senior Staff Applications Consultant at Synopsys, Ottawa, ON
Ken Wagner, Distinguished Engineer at PMC-Sierra, Vancouver, BC (and Adjunct Professor ECE, McGill)
Date
Wednesday, February 27
Time
5:30 - 8:30pm (Registration fee covers the cost of dinner)
Location
GaN Systems
300 March Road, Suite 501
Kanata, Ontario
Map
Cost
ITAC Members - $45.00 + HST
Non-members - $65.00 + HST
(Registration fee covers the cost of dinner)
So, please join us to gain better insight into a complex subject and to enjoy valuable networking time with your colleagues in an informal sharing of best industry practices.
For more information contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or via email at mlepage@itac.ca
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
CANCELLED - SMC Best Practice Forum - Power Reduction in Digital Circuits - Markham
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
In spite of reduction in supply voltage and improved leakage control, power consumption has become a key performance specification/target in many electronic products – not just portable electronics. Reducing power consumption requires a broad multi-dimensional approach: system power management; energy efficient regulation; architectural optimization; on-die power management; BIG-Little processors; low-power implementation techniques (clock and power gating, multi-Vt, multi-channel libraries, leakage and dynamic power optimization), sleep modes, etc.
Are there any new concepts that offer the promise of even more significant power reduction? Is low Power design best handled by experienced designers or can CAD/CAD optimization tools create improved power-friendly designs? Are wafer foundries doing enough to enable low-power design through leakage control process control, etc.? And is the headroom running out on analog with elevated power densities in new processes and electrical effects squeezing traditional analog design?
The SMC of ITAC has convened a faculty of experts to explore power reduction and design in digital systems.
Paul Lamers, Senior Staff Applications Consultant at Synopsys, Ottawa, ON
Ken Wagner, Distinguished Engineer at PMC-Sierra, Vancouver, BC (and Adjunct Professor ECE, McGill)
Date
Tuesday, February 26
Time
5:30 - 8:30pm (Registration fee covers the cost of dinner)
Location
AMD
1 Commerce Valley Drive East,
Markham, Ontario
Map
Cost
ITAC Members - $45.00 + HST
Non-members - $65.00 + HST
(Registration fee covers the cost of dinner)
So, please join us to gain better insight into a complex subject and to enjoy valuable networking time with your colleagues in an informal sharing of best industry practices.
For more information contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or via email at mlepage@itac.ca
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Public Sector Business Committee Meeting (Federal)
Time:
7:30 am Networking
8:00 - 9:30am Meeting
Location:
Interis Consulting
275 Slater Street, 20th Floor, Ottawa
Contacts:Cindy Baker - cbaker@itac.ca
Linda Oliver - loliver@itac.ca
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
NIHI Session - Practical Planning: Strategic Planning is Dead - Long Live Good-Enough Planning
Time: 1:30 PM ET
Format: Online
HIM CPE Credits: 1/hour
What is strategic planning and how can it be applied in a healthcare organization? Why isn't there something called an 'IT Strategic Plan'? What are the components of a strategic and a tactical plan? Who should be involved in the planning process? What is 'Good enough Planning' and why is it relevant? How can plans be kept out of the desk drawer and guiding action?
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC/CWC Speakers Series - Diversity and Inclusion: Why We Should All Care
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Diversity and Inclusion: Why We Should All Care
For Elizabeth Carson, Vice-President of Enterprise Services for Microsoft Canada, customer experience is always top of mind. Elizabeth leads the consulting and enterprise support division of Microsoft to help businesses maximize their return on investment in Microsoft products and technologies. With her team, Elizabeth shows customers how to get the most out of their software while transforming client feedback into valuable insight, helping to enhance new products and create new solutions.
This important role gives Elizabeth a front-line perspective on the value of inclusion and diversity in managing projects and teams and delivering excellent customer outcomes. At the next ITAC CWC Speakers Series event - our first ever in Montreal - Elizabeth will share her insights and reflect on the experiences that have led her to a key place in Microsoft Canada's leadership team. She will share her views on why conscious strategies to build strong corporate inclusion are good for business. And she will outline some of the initiatives Microsoft Canada has undertaken to become a leader in diversity and inclusion in the ICT industry.
This promises to be a lively, interactive and personal conversation. Please join us. Seating is limited so be sure to register early.
Please note that the conference will be held in English.
Diversité et inclusion: Pourquoi devrions-nous s'en occuper ?
Pour Elizabeth Carson, Vice-présidente des services d'entreprise chez Microsoft Canada, l'expérience client est toujours primordiale. Elizabeth dirige la division de conseil et de soutien aux entreprises de Microsoft, afin d'aider les entreprises à maximiser leurs retours sur investissements dans les produits et technologies de Microsoft. Avec son équipe, Elizabeth montre aux clients comment tirer le meilleur parti de leurs logiciels tout en transformant le feedback de ces clients en précieuses informations permettant d'améliorer les nouveaux produits et de créer de nouvelles solutions chez Microsoft.
Ce rôle important donne à Elizabeth une perspective de première ligne sur la valeur de l'inclusion et de la diversité dans la gestion des projets et des équipes afin d'obtenir d'excellents résultats pour sa clientèle. Lors de la prochaine série de conférences ITAC-AFC - une première à Montréal - Elizabeth partagera ses connaissances et ses réflexions sur les expériences qui l'ont conduite à une position clée dans l'équipe de direction de Microsoft Canada. Elle exposera son point de vue sur les raisons pour lesquelles l'implantation de stratégies conscientes d'intégration est bonne pour les affaires. Et elle donnera un aperçu de certaines initiatives prises par Microsoft Canada pour devenir un leader dans la diversité et l'inclusion dans l'industrie des TIC.
S'il vous plaît nous joindre pour ce déjeuner-causerie qui promet une conversation animée, interactive et personnelle !
Les places sont limitées alors assurez-vous de vous inscrire tôt.
La conférence se déroulera en anglais.
Speaker: Elizabeth Carson, Vice-President of Enterprise Services, Microsoft Canada
Date: February 21, 2013
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Location: 2000 McGill College Avenue, Suite 450, Montreal, Quebec
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC/CWC Speakers Series: Women in Corporate Leadership
Diversity and Inclusion: Why We Should All Care
This is the second event in the ITAC/CWC Speakers Series: Women in Corporate Leadership and the first ever in Montreal. Elizabeth Carson, Vice President, Enterprise Services at Microsoft Canada, will share her insights and reflect on the experiences that have lead her to a key place in Microsoft Canada's leadership team. She will also share her views on why conscious strategies to build strong corporate inclusion are good for business.
This is going to be a lively, interactive and personal conversation and you need to be there. Seating is limited so be sure to register early.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE FEBRUARY 21 EVENT HOSTED BY MICROSOFT!
| Date | Speaker | Location |
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Nov 29, 2012 8-10 am |
Jane Allen Partner/Chief Diversity Officer, Deloitte |
The Verity Club Toronto |
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Feb 21, 2013 8-10 am |
Elizabeth Carson VP Enterprise Services, Microsoft Canada |
Microsoft Offices Montreal |
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Apr 23, 2013 8-10 am |
Leyland Brown VP Enterprise Sales, HP Canada |
Microsoft Offices Vancouver |
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Sep 19, 2013 8-10 am |
Mandy Shapansky President and CEO, Xerox Canada |
Buck Consultants Offices Toronto |
This series features four outstanding female leaders so please joins us as they share their personal journey, their leadership lessons, and why they think technology careers are exciting! They will also touch on innovation, how diversity fuels it, and what their companies are doing about both. We are hoping for a dialogue between men and women on these important topics so everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring along colleagues, family and friends who may benefit from ideas and experiences discussed.
Biographies
Jane Allen
Global Leader, Renewable Energy, National Leader, Power & Utilities and Chief Diversity Officer
Deloitte
Jane is a Partner in the Toronto office of Deloitte. She specializes in strategy and business performance improvement and consults to energy clients in Canada and internationally. Ms. Allen has more than 25 years experience in the energy sector and has led engagements for major energy companies in the area of business strategy, organizational restructuring, operational improvement, and technology.
Jane is also Deloitte's Chief Diversity Officer, responsible for implementing the firm's strategy for improving diversity and inclusiveness. Under Jane's leadership, Deloitte has expanded its initiatives to attract, develop, retain and promote talented professionals from all backgrounds, and to promote an inclusive environment that leverages the diversity of its people. It has been recognized as a leader in the business community, receiving the Best Employer for New Canadians for the past two years.
Prior to joining Deloitte, Jane was a senior policy advisor with the Ontario Ministry of Energy, and was Assistant Dean at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Management.
Jane is a member of the Board of Directors of The National Ballet of Canada, and chairs the Corporate Committee. She is a past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Federation of Naturalists. Jane is a YWCA 2010 Woman of Distinction, for Corporate Leadership.
Elizabeth Carson
Vice President, Enterprise Services
Microsoft Canada
For Elizabeth Carson, the Microsoft customer experience is always top of mind. As VP Enterprise Services, Elizabeth leads the consulting and enterprise support division of Microsoft to help businesses maximize their return on investment in Microsoft products and technologies. With her team, Elizabeth shows enterprise customers how to get the most out of their software while transforming feedback into valuable insight, helping to enhance new products and create new solutions.
When she isn't busy helping her customers recognize the value of their Microsoft software, Elizabeth is an avid traveler, exploring new cultures and landscapes around the world or enjoying her well-tended garden at home.
Leyland Brown
Vice President, Enterprise Sales, Printing and Personal Systems Group
Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co.
Leyland Brown is vice president of enterprise sales for the Printing and Personal Systems Group (PPS) at HP Canada. In this role, she is responsible for driving HP's growth and continued market leadership by delivering PPS products and services to HP's largest corporate clients in Canada.
The Printing and Personal Systems Group mandate covers the industry's broadest portfolio of personal computers, technical workstations, printers, graphics solutions, managed-print services and internet services.
Brown has been with HP for more than 15 years and has held various senior management positions throughout her career. In her most recent role as vice president and general manager of the Personal Systems Group (PSG) at HP Canada, she was responsible for all aspects of Canada's client computing business including sales, marketing, operations, supply chain and total customer experience. Prior to that, she served as vice president of commercial marketing for PSG at HP Canada.
Over the years, Brown has taken on a number of HP initiatives including SMB leadership, Take Back Your Life, Women on the Way Up, and the United Way. She is an active volunteer member of the Zonta Group.
Brown graduated from York University with an Honours Business Degree and has won multiple awards throughout her career at HP, Compaq and Digital Equipment Corporation. In October 2012, she was recognized as one of the Top 20 Women in the IT Channel Ecosystem by Computer Dealer News. The publication had previously named her 2011 Newsmaker of the Year.
Mandy Shapansky
President and Chief Executive Officer
Xerox Canada Ltd.
Mandy Shapansky is President and Chief Executive Officer of Xerox Canada Ltd. Appointed to the position in July 2010, she is responsible for all Canadian business operations, which includes human resources, finance, customer service, marketing and sales. Prior to this appointment, Mandy was Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff for Xerox Canada.
Recently named one of Canada`s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Mandy's visionary approach to business process optimization, along with her customer-first management philosophy and practices, have enabled the services-led, technology-driven company to consistently grow its revenue and market share in Canada. Under Mandy's stewardship, Xerox Canada was named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2012 by Mediacorp for best practices in inspiring and valuing employees.
Mandy holds an Honours B.A. in Economics from the University of Waterloo, is a Chartered Accountant and serves as a director on the boards of Catalyst Canada and the Conference Board of Canada. She resides in Toronto with her husband and their four children.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITCH 2013
Realizing the enabling potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is the theme of ITCH 2013. The conference will focus on impacts of ICT on healthcare delivery and personal health. We invite national and international papers that address one or more of the three broad characteristics of ICT that are realizing their enabling potential: Available, Tailored and Closer.
Considering key consultation issues, the conference begins with online and interactive services as alternative delivery mechanisms in general (the "availability"). Service navigation tools and personalized WebPages then lead to improved patient experiences (the "tailored"). TeleCare and TeleHealthCare focus on particular services best delivered remotely in patients' own homes (the "closer").
The conference aim is ambitious but achievable. On the horizon is an informed health ICT sector, with practitioners networked across organizations and integrated with a burgeoning research community. The focus is on Canada, learning from itself and from other countries – all in the international drive to realize the full potential of health ICT in practice.
Event Website: http://www.uvic.ca/hsd/itch/
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Conference Board’s Business Innovation Summit 2013
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Are you thinking about how to make innovation happen in your company? Then you need to be at the Conference Board of Canada's Business Innovation Summit 2013: Innovation for the Corporation!
Hosted by the Conference Board’s Centre for Business Innovation (CBI), this is a major two-day summit on how to re-think, re-new and transform firm-level innovation in Canada. Bringing together Canada’s innovation leaders and experts to discuss the latest research findings and share insights from other jurisdictions, it will enable you to explore the real-life challenges and opportunities of innovation within firms and uncover potential solutions.
This summit has something for everyone: High-profile keynote speakers, special interactive presentations, delegate-expert sharing that provides unique insights and tools to improve innovation results, discussions on how firms can achieve real gains in business innovation that translate into economic benefits and a reinvigoration of Canada's competitive position globally.
The regular registration rate is $1,495 but ITAC members qualify for a special rate of $950. Register now using the following exclusive code: PRM7.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
NIHI Practical Health Informatics Session - Practical Consulting Part 2: Managing Work with a Profit
Time: 1:30 PM ET
Format: Online
HIM CPE Credits: 1/hour
What are the requirements placed on a consultant? How should they be stated? How can one manage a consultant when a significant innovation is part of a project? How does one interact with consultants? What are the challenges of managing consultants? How does the for-profit aspect of consulting impact the client and the work? What are the options for managing the finances of consulting? What should one be careful of in dealing with consultants?
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC Executive Briefing Series with Benoît Long
Benoît Long's presentation is available here in English and French.
Join us on February 12, for an ITAC Executive Briefing, featuring an address by Benoît Long, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister with Shared Services Canada (SSC) on "Shared Services Canada: The Transformation So Far". SSC was created in 2010 to reduce costs and improve services by consolidating email, data centre and telecommunications services across Government. Benoît, who is responsible for Transformation, Service Strategy and Design, will discuss SSC's initiatives and progress to date. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear the latest developments and future plans for the Government's IT Transformation. This is the second in ITAC's Executive Briefing Series, intended for organizations with an interest in federal Government procurement.
Benoît joined SSC from the Privy Council Office where he held the position of Lead, Internal Functions (Finance, HR, IM/IT), Administrative Services Review. He was on secondment from his position as Chief Technology Officer of the Government of Canada at Treasury Board Secretariat at the time. Prior to joining the Federal Government, he held various positions in the private and public sector, including Vice President and CIO, Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre. He has also held the position of VP Partnerships and Innovation and senior executive positions in insurance and banking, including Vice President, CIBC, Planning and Development, Internet Channel, and Senior Vice President, Strategic Development and Integration. He holds an Executive Program Certificate in Strategy and Innovation, MIT Sloan School of Management, a Master's of Arts in Economics, and a Bachelor of Arts (Hon.) Economics, from Carleton University.
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Time: 7:30 am to 8:15 – Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:15 am to 10:00 am – Welcome, presentation and Q&A
Location: Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street, Victoria North Ballroom, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5R7
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or mlepage@itac.ca.
For further information, contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or mlepage@itac.ca or Linda Oliver at (613) 238-4822 x 2222 or loliver@itac.ca.
We look forward to seeing you on February 12th.
Thank you to our sponsors:
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Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
NIHI Practical Health Informatics Session - Practical Consulting Part I: Giving Advice and Surviving
Time: 1:30 PM ET
Format: Online
HIM CPE Credits: 1/hour
What are the kinds of consultants and how can you select one? What are the proper roles of consultants? What tricks do consultants play on clients and what tricks do clients play on consultants? What do you absolutely need to know to be a consultant? What are the issues consultants face and how can these be successfully addressed?
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
STAN Conference
The 9th Annual STAN conference will be held in Toronto on February 4 and 5, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on King street West. The theme of the STAN conference is “Science and Technology in a Digital Age"
https://www.scienceandtechnologynetwork.ca/main/conference_info.php
Event Website: https://www.scienceandtechnologynetwork.ca/main/conference_info.php
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Machine to Machine (M2M) Summit 2013
Productive Connections: Driving Success in Wireless Technologies
50 billion connected devices by 2020: How are you going to stay relevant?
Machine-to-Machine technologies are changing the way we do business. Learn from the top players in the M2M ecosystem at this marquee event.
Wavefront’s 2013 M2M Summit is a dynamic two-day event connecting cutting edge Machine-to-Machine technology developers with global business leaders to drive innovation, accelerate ideas and grow market opportunities.
Expert speakers and participants will have the opportunity to engage in:
- Identifying critical industry issues and challenges
- Discussing M2M technology solutions to improve enterprise operations
- Sharing market trends, best practices and proven strategies
- Collaboration and productive connections between participants
Keynote speakers include:
Henning Schulzrinne
CTO, Federal Communications Commission
Lars Moreke
Manager, Mobile Services, Volkswagen Financial Services
To learn more about the Wavefront M2M Summit taking place February 4-5, 2013, please click here.
Other great events happening during the Wavefront Wireless Summits Week include:
IEEE Course on M2M:
This one-day course on February 5, 2013 provides engineers and managers with the insights and perspectives required to take their cellular-based M2M solutions from promising concept to marketplace success. Attendees will learn how to successfully navigate through analysis, design, approvals and support, to marketing options and launch. This course is optional and in addition to your Summit ticket. For more information, please contact Don Turner at don.turner@wavefrontac.com
Wavefront Partner Summit:
Open exclusively to Summits attendees, this one day event on February 5, 2013 lets you pitch your company to global wireless industry leaders in targeted one-on-one business meetings. For more information, please click here.
Register now to take advantage of early bird discounts available until December 31, 2012!
Event Website: http://wavefrontsummits.com/
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
HR Forum: Planning Session
You are invited to attend the ITAC HR Forum 2013 Planning Session to determine meeting topics, dates and locations for the 2013 year.
Please plan to attend as these meetings are for you - we need your input! If you cannot attend or send someone to represent you, please send me your input as to the topics you would like to see covered by replying to this email: mlepage@itac.ca.
We are also looking for moderators and hosts for the 2013 meetings. Moderating entails soliciting and liaising speakers for a particular session, obtaining their bio and photo and introducing them at the meeting. Hosting a meeting entails providing the meeting room, providing a light breakfast and light lunch and AV required for the meeting. If you are also interested in assisting with moderating or hosting a session for 2013, please announce it at the meeting as it would greatly appreciated.
| When | Thursday, January 31, 2013 |
| Time | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm EST |
| Location |
AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) |
| Register | Click here to register or by email to mlepage@itac.ca by January 25 |
The HR Forum Planning Session is open to all HR professionals of ITAC member companies. Please forward this email to co-workers who are interested in attending and/or who wish to be added to the mailing list. HR Forum meetings are a great opportunity for professional development and information sharing and you can accumulate points towards your CHRP and CCP designations. The recertification points are as follows:
- For each session on compensation, the attendee can earn .5 point towards their CCP
- For all sessions, the attendee can earn 6 points towards their CHRP re-certification if they stay through to the end of the roundtable (its 1.5 points per hour)
Are you interested in taking on a leadership role? Expanding your network of contacts? Consider becoming a Chair of the ITAC HR Forum, please send an email indicating your interest to Micheline Lepage for consideration.
| MEETING AGENDA | PRESENTER |
| Welcome and Introductions |
Bruce Markowitz, Unisys Sheryl Helsdon Baker, Oracle |
| ITAC Update | Micheline Lepage |
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Planning for HR Forum 2013:
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Bruce Markowitz, Unisys Sheryl Helsdon-Baker, Oracle |
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Other Business
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All |
| Lunch and Roundtable discussion | All |
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
9th Annual Mobile Healthcare Summit
Event Website: http://mobilehealthsummit.ca/
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
NIHI Practical Health Informatics Session - Practical Facilitation: How to Manage Productive Meeting
Time: 1:30 PM ET
Format: Online
HIM CPE Credits: 1/hour
Have you ever participated in a badly-facilitated meeting? What is good facilitation? What is the role of the facilitator? What is the art and science of managing meetings so they are productive and a good experience for the participants? How can one avoid disasters at meetings? How can a facilitator manage dominators or passive seat-occupiers? What is a usable framework that can be applied at any kind of meeting, both formal and informal?
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Public Sector Business Committee Meeting (Federal)
Time:
7:30 am Networking
8:00 - 9:30am Meeting
Location:
Interis Consulting
275 Slater Street, 20th Floor, Ottawa
Contacts:Cindy Baker - cbaker@itac.ca
Linda Oliver - loliver@itac.ca
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Annual Ontario Reception with Guest Speaker John Ruffolo, CEO, OMERS Ventures
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Thanks to everyone who attended the Reception. Here is John Ruffolo’s speech.
Download John Ruffolo's presentation (PDF)
PROGRAM
| 5:30 pm |
Welcome Introduction of 2013 Ontario Executive ITAC Update - Karna Gupta, ITAC President & CEO |
| 6:00 pm |
Special Guest Speaker: John Ruffolo, Chief Executive Officer, OMERS Ventures "A Vision for Canada - The Future of Canada for our Children and our Children's Children" |
| 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
Reception: Take advantage of this opportunity to chat with your colleagues in the industry, our government guests, and our newly elected 2013 Ontario Executive and Board of Directors. A great way to start the year! Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. |
| Location |
Intercontinental Hotel (Ontario/Niagara Rooms) 225 Front Street West, Toronto Map |
| Cost |
ITAC Members $75.00 Non-members $125.00 Government $75.00 |
| Registration | Click here to register for this event |
| Contact |
For more information please contact Donna White, Manager, Membership Relations dwhite@itac.ca or 905-602-8345 x2230 |
John Ruffolo Biography
In addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer of OMERS Ventures, John Ruffolo also serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Knowledge Investing, OMERS Strategic Investments, where he leads the build-out of OMERS Strategic Investments' world-class Knowledge Investing management team. Prior to joining OMERS Ventures, John was a Partner at Deloitte, as well as the Global Thought Leader, the Global Tax Leader and the Canadian Industry Leader for Deloitte's Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice. He was also a member of the firm's Tax and TMT Global Leadership teams and a member of Deloitte's Board of Directors. John has over two decades of experience advising public and private companies around the world. He has extensive experience providing strategic advisory services to Canadian and foreign-based TMT companies.
John has been recognized as one of the country's leading clean-tech advisors. In addition, he has worked closely with a number of North America's leading venture capital and private equity firms and has advised many of the companies in which they invest. Mr. Ruffolo serves as Chair of the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association's Government Relations Committee and is a member of its Executive Committee. John also serves as Chair of the David Suzuki Foundation Friends of Ontario and serves on the Board of Communitech. Mr. Ruffolo is also Chair of the Corporate Advisory Committee for the Art Gallery of Ontario, and is a member of the Toronto chapter of the Young Presidents Organization. A chartered accountant, John was formerly a partner with Arthur Andersen LLP and has also spent time as an instructor for both the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and York University's Schulich School of Business, from which he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Canadian Forum on U.S. Export & Re-Export Compliance
ACI/CI's 2nd Canadian Forum on U.S. Export & Re-Export Compliance
This is the only comprehensive event of its kind in Canada. Uniquely tailored to the Canadian context, you will hear how large and smaller companies are addressing critical compliance issues, including how to determine if technology and services are EAR or ITAR-controlled, protect technical data, benefit from EAR re-export exceptions and ITAR licensing exemptions, comply with U.S. and Canadian encryption controls, and minimize new enforcement risks.
This event offers ITAC members a unique opportunity to meet and learn from the US Department of Homeland Security, US Department Justice, Controlled Goods Directorate, RCMP, IBM Canada, AECOM, Celestica, GE Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada, General Dynamics, Rolls Royce Canada, Bombardier, Thales Canada, Esterline, ITT Exelis, L-3 Canada, COM DEV, FAG Aerospace, DRS Technologies and Teledyne Technologies.
Please note that a special discount is available to ITAC members by quoting ITAC200 when registering for the conference.
For more information and to register, please visit www.americanconference.com/exportcontrolscanada
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ePrivacy Essentials
Event Website: http://www.nihi.ca/index.php?MenuItemID=272
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ePrivacy Essentials
Event Website: http://www.nihi.ca/index.php?MenuItemID=272
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
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Public Sector Business Committee (Ontario)
Fireside Chat with John Hill, CIO, WSIB
Followed by
Ontario Public Sector Business Committee Meeting
Chair: Lisa Carroll, CGI
Contacts:
Denise Shortt, VP, dshortt@itac.ca or 905-602-8345 x2244
Donna White, Manager, Membership Relations, dwhite@itac.ca or 905-602-8345 x2230
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC Executive Briefing Series with Corinne Charette
On January 15, Corinne Charette, Canada’s Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) kicks off the ITAC Executive Briefing Series on ICT Transformation in Government with an address on the "New Role of CIOs". This is the first in a series of events designed to help ICT industry members better understand Government plans for transformation. Corinne's talk will focus on the evolving and pivotal role of Departmental CIOs in modernizing Government services.
This outstanding event series provides a unique opportunity for industry/Government discussion at critical points during the transformation process. Representatives from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Shared Services Canada are committed to lead various sessions to share the latest news and to talk directly with industry participants to get their feedback. It also includes interactive breakfast information sessions and several outlook conferences, involving in-depth dialogue on key issues. Attendance is essential for organizations with an interest in the Government's ICT transformation and upcoming procurements.
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Time: 7:30 am to 8:15 – Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:15 am to 10:00 am – Welcome, presentation and Q&A
Location: Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G2 – (O’Connor Room)
For sponsor opportunities, please contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or email mlepage@itac.ca.
For further information, contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or email mlepage@itac.ca or Linda Oliver at (613) 238-4822 x 2222 or loliver@itac.ca.
We look forward to seeing you on January 15th.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ePrivacy Essentials
Event Website: http://www.nihi.ca/index.php?MenuItemID=272
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
ITAC Board of Governors Event
Educating Enterprise: A Seasonal Mash-up Between ITAC and the Ryerson DMZ
Folklore has it that entrepreneurs are born not made, and not formally educated. Our industry has certainly contributed to this perception with many of our greatest company founders famously self-proclaimed college drop-outs.
Canada is lagging internationally in innovation and missing opportunities to exploit the power of ICT. What is the role of the university in supporting our ambition to build a strong innovation culture in Canada and to advance the digital economy? Can entrepreneurship be taught, and how can successful entrepreneurs be fostered? How can universities help drive technology adoption, particularly in SMEs? What does this educational experience look like? Ryerson University, Canada's comprehensive Innovation University, is committed to embedding innovation across its curriculum and expanding its unique approach to Zone education exemplified in its internationally recognized Digital Media Zone (DMZ).
Our next ITAC Board of Governors event will provide the opportunity for you to make that visit yourself. We will join DMZ staff, researchers and students at Ryerson for a special holiday season mash-up. There will be the usual ITAC networking (though we promise to drop the mean age at this event considerably) and the opportunity to hear from the Ryerson and DMZ leadership about what makes this model so promising. The evening will feature a panel discussion between DMZ Director Valerie Fox and three DMZ entrepreneurs on their aspirations, their experiences and on the advantages of graduating with both a degree and a business. The panelists are as follows:
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Lindsey Goodchild is the CEO and founder of Greengage, a company that started in the DMZ. As one of the first graduates from Ryerson's post-graduate program in Sustainability with a specialization in Corporate Responsibility, Lindsey brings a current and innovative perspective to the changing demands of corporate citizens. Greengage has allowed Lindsey to draw on her academic background and combine it with her enthusiasm for sustainability to develop enabling platforms that create and inspire change for a more sustainable world. She is passionate about helping companies improve their triple bottom line (profit, people, planet), along with proving that companies achieve both environmental and social benefits while lowering operating costs and improving their business. |
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Jaigris Hodson is a PhD student in Communications and Culture at Ryerson and is working on digital innovation process, particularly with respect to social media. Her work has included exploring the technology hype-cycle and ways to understand technology adoption processes. She is engaged in several projects related to social innovation and social enterprises as well as teaching in the Digital Specialization Program at Ryerson (http://www.digitalspecialization.ryerson.ca/). |
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Hossein Rahnama conducts research in the DMZ that combines context-aware computing, artificial intelligence, and opportunistic social networking. With special interests in the transit, transport and security industries, Hossein's Flybits team specializes in mobile software solutions that respond to situational factors and personal information. Their goal is to use mobile devices to enhance interpersonal communications while conserving power and energy. In August 2012 it was announced that Rename was recognized as part of MIT's Technology Review magazine's annual list of the world's top innovators under the age of 35. |
Please join us for this very special evening!
Reception and Panel
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Ryerson Campus
Heaslip House, (building houses the Raymond Chang School for Continuing Education)
Room: 7th Floor – Peter Bronfman Learning Centre
297 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
Download map (PDF)
Registration
ITAC Members - $145.00 + HST
If you require more information, please contact Micheline Lepage at (613) 238-4822 x 2245 or via email at mlepage@itac.ca.
We look forward to seeing you on December 12th.
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Restructuring Healthcare Information Services
Event Website: http://www.nihi.ca/index.php?MenuItemID=287
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Using Complexity Science in eHealth
Event Website: http://www.nihi.ca/index.php?MenuItemID=277
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Using Complexity Science in eHealth
Event Website: http://www.nihi.ca/index.php?MenuItemID=277
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
CCIO Breakfast and Panel Discussion
ITAC invites you to join us on December 4th for a thought provoking CIO panel featuring four of Ontario's influential IT leaders. Register today!
Panelists will debate the critical issues and opportunities facing Ontario's CIOs and their agencies. This new, interactive panel format also provides our ITAC community with the exclusive opportunity to ask CIOs the burning questions around their priorities and plans for their clusters.
Download the presentation from CCIO Breakfast Event of December 4th (PDF)
| DATE: | December 4, 2012 |
| LOCATION: |
Hyatt Regency Hotel (King Ballroom), 370 King Street West, Toronto M5V 1J9 (Map) |
| TIME: |
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. - Welcome and Introduction - David Nicholl 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. - Interactive CIO Panel Discussion - Part 1 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Networking 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Interactive CIO Panel Discussion - Part 2 |
| COST: |
$70.00 + HST (Members) $70.00 + HST (OPS) $140.00 + HST (Non-Members) |
| REGISTER: | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
| CONTACT: | Micheline Lepage, Manager, Events & Programs, mlepage@itac.ca or 613-238-4822 x2245 |
PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION
David Nicholl - Corporate Chief Information Officer
Information and Information Technology, Ministry of Government Services
INTERACTIVE CIO PANEL DISCUSSION
ITAC members have asked for a more interactive, two-way conversation with CIOs and we've listened. On December 4th, our CIOs will share their insights into what makes a good ICT partner, debate the issues and challenges facing Government, and answer your questions on their strategic priorities for the upcoming year. This is your chance to get your company's questions answered by Ontario's top CIOs.
Moderator:
Marie MacDonald, Senior Vice President and GTA Leader, CGI Group Inc.
Distinguished Panelists - Government of Ontario Chief Information Officers:
Samantha Liscio, Corporate Chief Strategist, Innovation, Controllership and Strategy Division
Ron Huxter, CIO, Central Agencies Cluster
Corbin Kerr, CIO, Children, Youth, and Social Services Cluster
Ken Kawall, ADM & CIO, Enterprise Financial Services and Systems Division
Thank you to our co-host:
And to our sponsors:
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Data Analytics for Healthcare Summit
Event Website: http://healthdatasummit.com/
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
nextMEDIA
nextMEDIA is Canada's most influential and forward-thinking community of executive-level media professionals working in the digital space. By bringing together the leading international players, platforms, services and consultants disrupting the media landscape in the areas of advertising, media and publishing, nextMEDIA is where the old school and new school collide.
www.nextmediaevents.com
Promo code: NMITAC (case sensitive)
Discounted pass for ITAC members
Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.
ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.
ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.
ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.
ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.
ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.
Become a Member
Technicity 2012 - Innovating Investment with Crowdfunding
Canada needs your help. The City of Toronto needs your leadership. Please join us for the morning of November 29th at Technicity.
REGISTER HERE: www.technicity.ca
The City of Toronto and IT World Canada have organized a 1/2 day morning session for a senior community leadership event on November 29th to rally leaders in our community that are concerned with the following facts:
- Canada's Innovation Ranking has declined two more indices in the 2012 World Economic Forum Report, ranking below Romania,
- Canada's economy is predicated by the health and growth of our SMB's, however the availability of capital is down by over 50% since the height of the markets, private equity firms have gone upstream on financing rounds,
- Our productivity as a nation is significantly lower than the USA,
- Less than 1% of Venture Capital goes to women's businesses in NA, yet nearly 50% of the start-ups are founded by women, and
- New Social Media + Finance models have emerged to help fund start-ups based on the success of micro-financing models - called CrowdFunding.
However: Equity Crowdfunding in Canada is currently not legal.
Our estimates are that we are 2 years behind in the road to legalizing equity based crowdfunding.
Countries that allow Equity Crowdfunding include: Australia, UK, The Netherlands, Italy, and Sweden. The USA has created the legal framework for Equity based Crowdfunding and the full set of rules and regulations are set to be ready in 2013. FINRA has been identified as the USA securities regulator, and draft laws are in review.
In Ontario, the Ontario Securities Commission is presently reviewing the exempt market rules and equity based crowdfunding is one of the discussion items. Provinces like New Brunswick are in formulation discussions on new rulings, and Alberta will have a position in early 2013. Invest Crowdfund Canada has mobilized over 100 volunteers working these issues coast to coast - see iCANADA.nu for more information. Media coverage has been extensive, and more coming.
On November 29th, we are holding a 1/2 day session with industry leaders to focus on Equity Crowdfunding. There is no cost to attend, but you do need to register for the event
The Program:
Darren Westlake, CEO, is joining us from the UK to talk about CROWDCUBE's success in the UK, Andrea Johnson, Partner, Canada's top securities lawyer/expert on Crowdfunding will discuss the realities in Canada, and what we need to rally around to make these changes, Brian Koscak, Chair of the Accredited Dealer's Association will talk about the importance of evolving our laws to keep current in Canada, Peter Aceto, CEO ING Bank, a social media and finance market leader will discuss how banks can benefit from legalizing crowdfunding to support SMB's, Richard Reiner, serial entrepreneur, and Board of Director, Toronto Angel Group will discuss the relevance of CF to the angel community.
Event Website: http://www.technicity.ca/