CIPS SK Event: “How to Create a Business Intelligence Team” (April 10th, Virtual) |
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CIPS Saskatchewan Presents:
How to Create a Business Intelligence team
Wed April 10th 2024 / 12:00 am – 1:00 pm CST
This event will not be recorded so make sure to join us live!
Your organization generates data every day. Logs, reports, data entry, and other sources of data. An organization will remain functional by just creating that data and using it within its business units. A Business Intelligence team will take that data and turn it into information for decision-makers. They take an organization from functioning to leading. This presentation will be an introduction to how you as the manager, director, or owner of a company can gather the people, tools, and data within your organization to design and manage a BI team.
Thomas Boxall, BSc, I.S.P., ITCP
CIPS Saskatchewan – President
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 35 – Veteran
Thomas Boxall has been a Data Scientist and Data Architect for the past 10 years. He has helped design, build, and manage BI teams for multiple organizations. Every team has been different but has been best designed to meet the information needs of the organization they serve. Thomas has been an IT Professional for over 15 years, he has worked on countless projects both locally and internationally.
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New CIPS Member Benefit!
Certificate in Cybersecurity & the Law
25% discount for CIPS members!
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Cybersecurity & The Law: Risk Management in the Digital Economy
Start Date: April 12, 2024
Duration: 5-day program spread over five weeks
Delivery: Hybrid: Online or In-Person
In today’s digital age, the intersection of cybersecurity and legal compliance is more critical than ever for those in technical management roles. The “Cybersecurity & The Law: Risk Management in the Digital Economy” program is specifically designed to address the needs of professionals who are responsible for safeguarding their organization’s digital assets while ensuring compliance with evolving legal standards and preparing for potential cyberattacks.
This unique program, starting on April 12, is spread over five weeks, dedicating one comprehensive session per week to deep-dive into the complexities of cybersecurity in the context of legal frameworks. Participants will gain insights into information compliance, preparing for cyberattacks, and organizational response strategies through a curriculum enriched with the expertise of leading legal and corporate professionals.
Legal and regulatory insight will be provided by partners and associates from top law firms such as Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, Blakes, Bennett Jones LLP, and Torys LLP. The program also includes leadership perspectives of executives from major corporations including RBC, Rogers Communications, and Microsoft as well as public sector leadership and representatives from law enforcement. This blend of legal and practical expertise ensures that participants not only understand the law but how it applies in real-world cybersecurity scenarios.
New CIPS Member Benefit! - Lincoln Alexander Law Professional Development and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst are pleased to support CIPS with a 25% discount for CIPS members! Members can register for the program on our website and use the discount code CyberCIPS25 on the final registration page to take advantage of this offer.
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Cyber Security for Critical Manufacturing Canada Summit
(Montreal, April 23-24)
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Secure a free* VIP pass for the summit, redeemable at registration online using the code “CIPS”.
Your free VIP pass includes 2-day access to this year’s interactive agenda, including presentations, case studies, panel discussions and roundtables hosted by 25+ expert speakers from major manufacturing organisations of the likes of L’Oreal, Give and Go Prepared Foods, Methanex, Velan and Nova Chemicals.
This is your chance to learn more about the evolving threat landscape, how to improve your cyber security defences and network with IT and OT Manufacturing Security Leaders from across Canada’s FMCG, Automotive, Agriculture, Machinery, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Transport industries.
*Offer is valid for manufacturing organisations only. Individuals who work for cyber security vendors or consultancies do not qualify but are welcome to purchase their tickets online. CIPS Members can redeem vendor passes with 30% discount using the code “MP-30”.
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IFIP Blog Article: IT-professionals and climate |
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By: Wouter Bronsgeest, President , KNVI (Royal Dutch Association of Information Professionals)
In late March 2024 at one of the conference rooms at the Toronto Sheraton hotel IFIP (International Federation for Information Processing) representatives from around the world and hosts CIPS (Canadian Information Processing Society) sat together discussing the relationship between IT and climate. The developments Stephen Ibaraki outlined still resonate a little in the room. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can already help select and detect the best (new) materials for new batteries. AI recently ‘invented’ a new material for batteries with 70% more efficiency in energy storage than current battery materials. Or Quantum….what we can’t quite imagine is that a new generation of a quantum computer – which is already being worked on – will be as much as a trillion times better than its predecessor. ‘Moore’s Law’ can’t compete with that.
Or the developments Professor Philip Wong is working on: Chips in your cells, allowing you to not only talk to your own cells, but also direct and improve them. And, of course, also solve diseases at the cellular level. No surgeon can beat that. It’s starting to get close to what futurologists give us in vistas for the ‘future’. That future is already here. Although you don’t yet see it in everyday life around you. When will it be? These are some of the conversations had in Toronto.
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Professional Development Summit 2024 |
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The Professional Development Summit was founded in 2008, as a joint venture of CIPS, IIBA, and CMC.
The Professional Development Summit, is an event that is a collaborative approach to increasing our region’s competitive advantage: a highly skilled ICT workforce! PDS is a volunteer, community-led conference, leveraging local expertise to support the growth of our region’s ICT workforce focusing on Innovation, Technology, Management and Leadership topics. It is jointly presented by five organizations: Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS); Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC); Digital Nova Scotia (DNS); International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA); and the Project Management Institute (PMI).
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Celebrating 20 Years of Environmental Impact: The Electronic Recycling Association’s Milestone Anniversary
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In an era where technological advancement is rapid and constant, the issue of electronic waste, or e-waste, has become increasingly pressing. With gadgets quickly becoming obsolete and discarded, the need for sustainable disposal and recycling solutions has never been greater. One organization that has been at the forefront of addressing this challenge is the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA), which recently celebrated its 20th year anniversary. Let’s delve into the journey of ERA and its significant contributions to environmental sustainability over the past two decades.
Founding Vision and Mission
Founded in 2004, the Electronic Recycling Association emerged with a clear vision: to reduce electronic waste and its impact on the environment by securely repurposing and recycling unwanted electronics. Their mission was not only to divert e-waste from landfills but also to bridge the digital divide by providing refurbished electronics to those in need, such as non-profit organizations, schools, and low-income individuals.
Milestones and Achievements
Over the past 20 years, ERA has achieved numerous milestones and made significant strides in fulfilling its mission:
- Expansion Across Canada: What started as a local initiative in Vancouver, British Columbia, has now expanded to serve communities across Canada. With offices in multiple provinces, ERA’s reach has grown exponentially, enabling them to make a greater impact nationwide.
- Environmental Impact: By recycling and repurposing millions of pounds of electronic waste, ERA has played a crucial role in reducing the environmental footprint of discarded electronics. Through their efforts, valuable resources are conserved, and harmful substances are kept out of landfills, contributing to a cleaner and healthier planet.
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The following organizations support CIPS' commitment to professionalism, ethics, and high standards for the IT profession and industry. CIPS thanks all its partners for their contribution.
Become a CIPS Partner Today! - Send an email to info@cips.ca.
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