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Aside from a bit of wind, the STARS Air Ambulance Charity Golf Tournament was a great success. ourCIO has sponsored this tournament since it formed in 2022.

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, growing businesses often seek high-level IT leadership without the expense of a full-time executive. Two popular solutions are the Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) and the Fractional Chief Information Officer (fractional CIO). While both roles aim to provide strategic IT guidance, they differ significantly in their approach, focus, and delivery. This article explains the differences of these roles so your organization can seek out the right level of IT leadership they are looking to benefit from.

As businesses scale, so do their technology needs. But hiring a full-time Chief Information Officer (CIO) can be costly and, in many cases, unnecessary for companies that are still growing. That’s where Fractional CIOs come in—a flexible, strategic, and cost-effective solution for organizations that need high-level IT leadership without the full-time price tag.

ourCIO's senior technology advisors have a unique vantage point of observing challenges and successes with their work across several organizations and IT teams. This blog post captures our advisors observations of IT challenges plaguing organizations.

A trade war and tariffs have become significant concerns for businesses. The implications of these economic conflicts are far-reaching, affecting everything from increased costs to market uncertainty, to supply chain disruptions and strained vendor relationships. Amidst this turbulence, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a pivotal role in ensuring business continuity and driving innovation.

We are thrilled to announce that Colin McDonald is joining our team! Colin brings a wealth of cybersecurity leadership experience that will greatly benefit the businesses we serve. His impressive background includes overseeing key cybersecurity functions as CISO at People Corporation, Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Public Insurance, and Great West Life.

We are pleased to announce that Paul Beaudry is retiring as a Partner at ourCIO. Paul is committed to his work and will continue to serve ourCIO and its valuable clients as a Business Technology Advisor.

5 YEARS!!! January marks an exciting milestone for ourCIO as we celebrate our 5th anniversary. See a 5 year anniversary message from our Managing Partner, Kent Smith.

On November 14, ourCIO had the pleasure of supporting the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce at their November Luncheon event.

ourCIO is proud to sponsor the annual Golf Classic in support of STARS. 2024 marks the 3rd year for this tournament and the 3rd year ourCIO has sponsored this important cause.

Evolved from IT resellers and technical support companies, IT Managed Service Providers (MSP’s) deliver ongoing outsourced IT support and administration of a company’s computer systems, their users and infrastructure. There are several factors to consider when selecting an MSP for your organization. This article covers some things to look for.

ourCIO is excited to be collaborating with ICD Canada's Manitoba Chapter for an event that will empower directors with more situational awareness and broader understanding of their role during a cyber incident. Titled "Be at the Table, Not on the Menu : Under Pressure - a Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise" This 2 hour workshop is set to be a must attend event.

In the current landscape of relentless cyber attacks, it’s no secret that having a robust incident response plan is not just advisable—it’s essential. The statistics are stark, and as a savvy business leader, you’re already aware of the risks. But let’s talk about readiness. It’s not about if a breach will happen; it’s about when. And when it does, the fallout can be catastrophic. So why does it seem most small and midsize businesses are “winging it” when it comes to managing an incident? Maybe this is perfectly acceptable if you have taken the time to identify that a cyber breach would have little to no effect on your business. You are living my dream if that’s the case. Please skip the rest of this article and enjoy your day. For the rest of us, is “winging it” really in our best interest?

The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) announced on Monday that it is no longer accepting new applications for the Boost our Business Technology Grant

What should businesses and organizations be focused on as we kick off 2024 with regards to technology? At ourCIO we believe there are always 4 key areas to focus on.