| CIPS Name Badge |
Want to order a new CIPS Name badge?
Note: New CIPS certified members (I.S.P./ITCP) will receive their first badge at no cost as part of the application process. This badge will be sent to you directly and this order form should not be used.
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| New CIPS Member Benefit Launches |
CIPS is excited to announce the start of its new marketing partnership with Trend Micro, a global leader in Internet content security.
Starting in February, all new and renewing CIPS members will receive a one-year free subscription to Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services.
Note: Renewing CIPS members will receive this benefit based on their "renewal date", which falls in line with the expiry date on your membership card. This benefit is based on renewal dates from Feb 28th 2010 to Jan 31st 2011.
This award-winning service protects over 600,000 small businesses globally. With a value of $150, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Services can be used by CIPS members to protect up to 5 computers from viruses, hackers, spam, spyware, phishing and data theft.
Renew your membership, and get protected!
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| Getting to Know the New CIPS CCITP Chair |
Trekker Armstrong, I.S.P., ITCP/IP3P
I have been a career Information Technology practitioner for some twenty eight years. It was a twist of fate (actually my ankle) that resulted in me automating our Field Pay while I was convalescing during a summer job with the International Boundary Commission. This experience influenced me to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Calgary.
I joined the Canadian Information Processing Society in 1984 shortly after graduating University. Interested in pursuing a professional designation I challenged the Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) exams and was awarded the Certified Data Processor designation in 1986. When CIPS introduced the Information Systems Professional here in Alberta, I applied and was awarded the ISP.
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| CIPS Logos now available for Member Use |
CIPS Members may now use CIPS Logos for use on their business cards and e-mail signatures.
Please read the CIPS "Member Logo Guidelines" before using any logos.
Help promote both CIPS and your commitment to professionalism in I.T. on your business cards and e-mail correspondence! |
| CIPS Ambassador Promo Starting in March |
Watch for details in next month's issue of CIPS Connections regarding a new CIPS ambassador promotion for which CIPS will be thanking its great members for referring new members!
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| IFIP and IP3 News |
To read the IFIP newsletter which has information on:
- IFIP international conferences
- IP3 news (pages 3,4)
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| Research and Reports |
CIPS in partnership with Info-Tech Research Group is able to provide you with FREE research reports and tools.
This month's reports and tools:
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| CIO Summit - Registration now open |
CIPS members receive a $500 discount off registration
Register today to participate in Canada's one-of-a-kind IT Leadership Development Program
Is this the year in which you'll take a giant step in your career development? Are you or members of your IT team ready to move into executive leadership roles? Prepare by enrolling now in the 2010 IT Leadership Development Program, presented by Ryerson University's Ted Rogers School of Information Management and The CIO SUMMIT®.
Twelve intense study days over six months
The IT Leadership Development Program, a unique collaboration between Ryerson University and The CIO SUMMIT, Canada's leader in IT executive development, the 2010 edition comprises three four-day modules over a six-month period, beginning on March 22, 2010. Enrollment for the program, which is held in downtown Toronto, is strictly limited to 24 participants so please register now at < www.ciosummit.com to ensure your place.
(Click Here to Read More)
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| The Art of Communicating Change - Webinar |
The title 'Change Agent' is an embedded part of the Change Management lexicon. What does it mean to be a 'Change Agent'? What is our role?
Change Management isn't easy to start with. It becomes more difficult when someone is plucked out of the unsuspecting crowd an tasked with making the Change happen. This session is directed at that person. The goal is to help them understand what they can, and cannot do to move the Change along as smoothly as possible. Without leaving too many bodies behind for CSI to work with.
DATE: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
TIME: 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM EST
LOCATION: Webinar
[Click here for more Info]
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| ICTC Project Update: Request for Participation of Software Professionals |
The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is successfully moving forward to create a professional ICT certification program, I-ADVANCE© This program will complement existing vendor certifications by recognizing technical knowledge, industry experience, business and interpersonal skills. It will provide a clear roadmap for ICT professionals to advance their careers and give employers a national standard to guide their human resource decisions. ( Click here to read more)
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| Call for Papers |
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E-Government conference at WCC 2010
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WCC2010 confernce SEC 2010
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WCC2010 confernces: DIPES 2010
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WCC2010 confernces: ECS2010
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WCC2010 confernces: EGES2010
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WCC2010 confernces: WCITD2010
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WCC2010 confernce EAIIN2010
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WCC2010 confernces BICC 2010
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IFIP International Conference Network of the Future
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The 2nd International conference on eParticipation (ePart) 2010
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IFIP e-government conference (EGOV) 2010
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| Interviews, Blogs & Podcasts
by Stephen Ibaraki FCIPS, I.S.P., ITCP/IP3P |
 Hear the thoughts and commentary from international experts and community leaders:
John Oxley is a multiple-award winning, Director of Technical Audience Marketing and ICT Evangelism at Microsoft Canada. In this role, John leads and manages a team of Technical Audience Marketing Managers and Senior Technical Advisors that reach out and connect across the ICT industry. In addition, John created the IT Manager Connection blog in 2006 which in one year was ranked in the top 10% of TechNet blog properties worldwide. John and his talented top-ranked team led the development of the very successful Energize IT Conferences; was the creative inspiration behind the online and interactive national Academic forums bringing in faculty and academic leaders, and the very successful Ignite Your Career series plus TechDays Conferences running across the country. In addition, John has been a key participant and invited international advisor in enabling the UN-founded, IFIP International Professional Practice Partnership (IP3), receiving full support and ratification for implementation [in conjunction with Microsoft] at the IFIP World General Assembly in August 2007.
Harvey Mudd College is led by Maria Klawe, HMC's fifth president who began her tenure in 2006. A renowned computer scientist and scholar, President Klawe is the first woman to lead the college since its founding in 1955. Prior to joining HMC, she served as Dean of Engineering and Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University. During her time at Princeton, Maria led the School of Engineering and Applied Science through a strategic planning exercise that created an exciting and widely embraced vision for the school. Maria has made significant research contributions in several areas of mathematics and computer science including functional analysis, discrete mathematics, theoretical computer science, human-computer interaction, gender issues in information technology, and interactive-multimedia for mathematics education. Her current research focuses on the development and use of multi-modal applications to assist people with aphasia and other cognitive impairments.
Elisabeth Vanderveldt & Genevieve L'Esperance: International Technology Leaders share their vision for collaboration, driving passion in IT for all ages, enabling young women into IT
Elisabeth Vanderveldt is co-founder of multi-award winning Conamex International, a Microsoft Gold Certified Excellence and SBSC partner in Montreal, Canada. Her firm specializes in collaboration, mobility, data management, asset management (SAM), infrastructure and security technologies. Elisabeth, a 24 year veteran of the IT industry, is a Microsoft SBSC PAL 2007-2009, an MVP 2007-2009 and is founder of WIL&T (Women in Leadership and Technology) as well as founder of Community and Corporate Citizenship on the international board of the IAMCP. Elisabeth is an MCTS for WSS, MOSS, Groove and SAM. Elisabeth brings her creative thinking and knowledge of the IT sector and its most engaging personalities and experts to a new portal, GenINC.TV currently in pre-production. She will also act as technical advisor.
Genevieve L'Esperance (ACTRA and UDA apprentice) is a 16 year old, born in Montreal, Quebec. Her passion for Gen INC. stemmed from a discussion about technology among her peers which showed her that girls are just not aware of the power and breadth of technology and the impact it can make on exciting career choices - as well as helping girls (and boys) in underprivileged communities to change their lives and that of future generations. This led to her certification at age 15 as a Microsoft Certified Professional and a MCTS (Certified Technical Specialist) at 16. Gen will host her own series and web portal to bring the discussion to the larger community and garner support for awareness and changes both locally and internationally.
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