Why Canada needs to lead, not follow, the IT transformation journey
The disruption of businesses and entire industries may be inevitable, but the way savvy executives respond to the challenges is not
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Here’s data that closes the perception-reality gap on Canadian innovation
Consulting firm Deloitte offers a research report and benchmarking tool that could change the way you think about productivity
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The woman who created Gartner’s ‘hype cycle’ just simplified innovation for CIOs
Jackie Fenn gives a keynote at the CIO Association of Canada Peer Forum on breakthrough thinking
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Fun / IT Management /
Phablets: Fad or Fab?
Have you thought about using a phablet but don’t know if you can muster the strength or the pocket space? Here’s what techies and gadget lovers are saying about the ‘Andre the Giant of smartphones’ for 2014.
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Confront the lie that’s stopping you from innovating
IT departments of any size can take a do-it-yourself approach to running a workshop to facilitate brainstorming and breakthrough thinking. Just keep one question in mind
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IT Departments Are Blocking the Wrong Cloud Services and Putting Themselves at Risk [Study]
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in cloud computing, network security and more:
A study by SkyHigh Networks revealed that IT departments are blocking low-risk cloud services 40% more than high-risk services. The study of 300 organizations found that IT...
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How to Stop Wasting Time and Start Innovating
Recent studies have shown that up to 85% of IT budgets are spent keeping the lights on, and backlogs are compounding annually at a rate of 10%-20%. With all of these inefficiencies, it’s no wonder that IT doesn’t have the time to innovate. A new OutSystems ebook explores what causes these...
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Canada’s innovation gap can (and should) be closed
Speakers at the 2013 Canadian Telecom Summit react to recent decisions by the CRTC and Industry Canada. Find out what Allstream’s chief corporate officer added to the dialogue
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The Number of Cloud-Driven Desktops Will Reach 70 Million by 2015
Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the IP news roundup. Here are the latest headlines on virtualization, unified communications and more:
With the number of cloud-driven desktops expected to reach 70 million by 2015, the Integration Developer News blog published a list of design considerations...
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5 Ways Canadian financial service firms can innovate with IT
An except from a recent report from ICTC shows some interesting ways banks and other institutions can improve customer service and win more business
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How CIOs can pick partners who unleash innovation
Give vendors the right challenges and they’ll do more than simply provide IT products and services. They’ll provide real ideas that can transform the business
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IPv6 Creates an Opportunity for Innovation
IPv6 is more than just a must-have for enterprises that need to support the growing number of mobile devices. The new Internet protocol can also drive innovation and enhance efficiencies.
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Innovation Through IP Networking
Innovative IP network technologies offer businesses the opportunity to gain flexibility and efficiency while reducing communications costs. Allstream’s President, Dean Prevost, breaks down the benefits.
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2012 CIO Peer Forum: CIOs Must Drive Business Value
A panel discussion at the 2012 CIO Peer Forum revealed that today’s CIOs must move beyond managing an organization’s day-to-day technology.
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Fun / IT Management /
Is Your Body Your Next Mobile Device?
Imagine holding up your hand to see a map of your surroundings or tapping a text message on your palm. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s possible with the latest advancements in motion sensor technology.
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