Brian Jackson

Former editorial director of IT World Canada. Current research director at Info-Tech

Articles by Brian Jackson

Toronto is Canada’s top city for IT skills, Calgary most expensive

Toronto and Vancouver may be the biggest tech markets for talent in Canada, but Waterloo and Winnipeg are the fastest growing, according to a CBRE study.

Mining CIOs have crucial role to play in digital transformation: panel

As mining companies grapple with modernizing their businesses to compete in a digital-first world, the CIO may have opportunity to jump from a position as industry newcomer to corporate leader.

Gartner’s top cybersecurity ‘macro trends’ for 2017

Gartner's predictions for cybersecurity trends in the year ahead paint a daunting picture for chief security officers, but taking the right approach can help carry forward your agenda.

Telus trains drone pilots to conduct cell tower maintenance

Camera-carrying UAVs help technicians with Alberta tower inspections

BlackBerry launches DTEK60 as it forges ahead with new hardware strategy

The BlackBerry DTEK60 is a new device that points to the company's direction for future hardware - both in terms of working with partners and offering a security-hardened Android device.

Canadian CIOs react to Gartner’s digital platform vision

Three chief information officers delve into the forecast and give their thoughts on transformation

Gartner’s top 10 strategic predictions for 2017

Where will IT take us in 2017 and beyond? Gartner charts out some ideas that give us a sense of where it's going.

Gartner sets 2017 CIO Agenda: Build towards being a digital ecosystem leader

Gartner's annual survey of CIOs provides a benchmark to see not only how your budget compares to the market, but if you're spending in the right places.

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