Events

 Presented by CIPS Saskatchewan  Strategies for Solving Problems with End User Empathy Wednesday December 4th 2024  @  12 pm CST  /  1 pm EST Virtual Event Mike Stefaniuk is the Director of Business Development (IoT and Digital Transformation) at SaskTel. He and his team are responsible for identifying and developing next generation services and business models, often working closely with customers and partners, with particular emphasis on IoT, Analytics, and AI.  As the path of this journey is not clear and obvious, Mike and team must use a broad set of tools and techniques to identify and work through problems to…

 Presented by CIPS Saskatchewan: Cyber Incident Response Playbook Webinar Wednesday January 29th 2025  @  12 pm CST / 1 pm EST CIPS is excited to have Horizon Computer Solutions, Inc. share critical information with your teams on key considerations as it relates to responding to a Cyber event. Cyber readiness is a 60/40 equation: 60% protection and 40% knowing how to respond. 95% of cyber security breaches are a result of human error. 71% of users take risky actions and 96% of those do so knowingly.* Unfortunately, this means the likelihood of an organization experiencing a cyber attack is high. Horizon's…

CIPS Alberta & DAMA Calgary Present: "AI - Handle with Care" with Dr. Peter Aiken Date: Thurs February 27th Presentation: 4:30 to 6:00 pm Networking: 6:00 to 7:00 pm Location: In-Person Only: Calgary - Bow Tower, 54 floor auditorium   Topic: AI - Handle with Care In the era of artificial intelligence, the axiom 'garbage in, garbage out' has never been more relevant. Starting with AI's original purpose, this presentation explores AI from a data management perspective. While immediately useful, it also highlights significant cautions including over promising and under delivering, technological limitations, data limitations, and ethical concerns. Understanding these will…

CIPS "Future of IT” Member Discussion Join CIPS Moderators Greg Lane, CIPS National CEO, and Sabina Posadziejewsk, Program Manager of the CIPS Alberta Mentorship Program for Immigrants, for an insightful discussion on the Future of IT. Explore how CIPS is leveraging the international SFIA Framework in innovative ways to support IT professionals, and then engage in an open member discussion to share insights and perspectives on the evolving IT landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and join the discussion! REGISTER HERE

Discover the Benefits of CIPS Membership! Join us for an engaging session to learn how CIPS, Canada's Association of IT Professionals, can support your career growth and professional development.  Whether you're an IT professional, student, academic, or employer, CIPS provides valuable resources, certifications, member benefits, and a strong network to help you succeed. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions about CIPS membership and the how to get certified.  REGISTER HERE

Virtual Event Presented by CIPS Saskatchewan Mac at Work, Apple Intelligence, and Security Thursday April 17th 2025  @  12 pm MST / 2 pm EDT First it was iPhone, then iPad, now more and more Mac computers are appearing in enterprises, bringing for some IT professionals new challenges and questions. How do you integrate, manage, and secure Apple devices in your environment while controlling costs? Organizations of all sizes are concerned with security, privacy, and business continuity. How does Apple’s built-in security work, how is Privacy protected with Apple’s AI solutions (Apple Intelligence), and what is Private Cloud Compute? Join Speakers from Horizon…