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Panel discusses gap between IT and executives

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04 Aug 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

IDC’s David Senf moderates a panel discussion that tries to get at the root of the problem that just won’t go away. Plus, what Cogeco’s president thinks IT can do to narrow the communication gap with C-level execs.

— reprinted by IT World, Panel discusses gap between IT and executives

OPC gathers input on privacy and cloud computing

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22 Jun 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada is making its rounds across the country to gather input for an upcoming review of PIPEDA. Highlights from a panel discussion in Calgary between IBM, the EFF, CBS News and Syntenic.

 

Catching up with Government 2.0 at Mesh

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21 May 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Cities are taking the lead with open data, but the feds are catching up in the social media space. A panel discussion at Mesh provided the latest updates on Gov 2.0 efforts in Canada. Plus, David Eaves’ two dreams for open government.

— reprinted by ITBusiness.ca, Government 2.0 round-up at Mesh

Samsung, Microsoft tackle smart phone space

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06 May 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

The case for Microsoft’s mobile OS in the enterprise, what’s coming next from Samsung, and the pros and cons of each from an app developer’s perspective. Plus, what enterprises must do before selecting a mobile device.

 

Open government talk buzzes across Canada

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11 Mar 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Experts in open government and social media discussed everything from government-as-a-platform to app stores to the creation of a MuniForge during a panel discussion at the Open City Workshop in Edmonton. Plus, CIO Chris Moore’s take on the risks of open government.

— reprinted by ITBusiness.ca, Municipalities abuzz with talk of open government

CIO speaks frankly about IBM’s CIO survey

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20 Oct 2009, ComputerWorld Canada

IBM explored the results of its global CIO survey over an early breakfast meeting with Canadian CIOs. ADP Canada’s CIO provided the perspective of a high growth company.

— reprinted by CIO.com, CIO Speaks Frankly About IBM’s CIO Survey

Are Canadians afraid to take risks?

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14 Oct 2009, ComputerWorld Canada

Canada is ranked 13th in the world on the innovation list. In a roundtable discussion at the IBM Science & Innovation Summit, experts debate if and how risk-taking fits into the problem.

GE launches $6-billion health care strategy

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10 May 2009, ComputerWorld Canada

Canada Health Infoway and eHealth Ontario are among the Canadian partners. Medical professionals give some advice on priorities.

Cash crunch, cultural resistance “curbing” e-health progress

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13 Apr 2009,  ITBusiness.ca

Cultural resistance – not the least from healthcare workers – and a huge shortfall of public funds continue to be major obstacles to the widespread adoption of e-health programs in North America. Newt Gingrich, Frank McKenna and Peter Reuschel discuss economic stimulus programs in a roundtable discussion hosted by eHealth technology provider InterComponentWare. 

Behind-the-scenes IT that ensures retail success

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12 Nov 2008, ComputerWorld Canada

Understanding the customer experience is critical for retailers looking to win and keep shoppers. How IT can help. IBM recently hosted Retail As Theatre at The Second City in Toronto.