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A "CIO paradox" is deeply embedded in governance, staffing models, executive expectations, budgeting, even the titles that IT leaders hold

One day it may be regarded as a milestone for the IT executive profession in western Canada. Organized by CIO Canada and the CIO Executive Council, and produced in cooperation with the University of Waterloo, the first edition of the CIO 100 West Assembly was held at the Hyatt Regency Calgary in February. The conference is well positioned to become the premier event for western-based IT executives, focussing on career development, sharing best practices, networking with peers, and adding to the body of actionable knowledge for CIOs.

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In the late eighties when the title Chief Information Officer first began to air, it reflected two important trends. The first was the growing recognition of information and information systems as key corporate assets. The second was the changing focus of IT from a largely supporting role for back office systems, to an enabling role in the development of new business capabilities. IT was becoming strategic, and so profoundly integrated into the fabric of the enterprise