Blogs are among the fastest growing sources to help professionals improve their knowledge, discover new trends and opportunities, learn about innovations, products and add value to their expertise.
We have compiled a list of 7 IT blogs that are, according to our experts, a must read for CIOs and IT managers in Canada.
CIO
An excellent mix of business and technology. The variety of topics on this blog is impressive which makes it a leading resource for CIOs who want to innovate from a technological point of view in order to be on the forefront in business.
An essential reference!
Enterprise Irregulars
A content rich blog thanks to the diversity of its writers who are professionals, consultants, investors, journalists, analysts and professional bloggers who share a common passion: the application of technology to business in the 21st century.
An analytical blog that makes you think, that pinpoints the questions that are part of the daily life of CIOs, and that provides real business vision.
What we like: the professionalism of the blog and non-promotional content.
Forrester
The Forrester analysts are very sharp and the trends and predictions they make very often materialize. This is a source of very relevant information for technological and technical aspects and for new products. The downside is often the reports must be purchased in order to get more in depth information.
What we like: the relevance of the analyses and good reading on aspects related to business.
Gartner
Gartner is a leader in the research and studies of technology. Articles are systematically enhanced with figures and statistics that increase their value and can help you in the presentation of your projects.
Gartner also offers free webinars and organizes several major events within the industry annually.
TechRepublic
This is the great blog to reconcile the technology enthusiast in you and the manager that you are. TechRepublic perfectly combines business articles and more technical ones. An excellent source of inspiration!
What we like: blogs dedicated to Microsoft, Apple and Google.
French blogs
Direction informatique
Certainly the largest francophone blog for IT leaders. This is the best resource for specific information on Canadian technologies and companies, in addition to subject that are also covered in the English blogs.
What we like: the monthly magazine “Direction Informatique”.
La Presse : le blogue techno
Journalist Jean-François Codère covers major events around technologies like the annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show). There is also live chat sessions during major announcements from large manufacturers. This blog is targeted to both consumers and businesses.
Even if your inbox is increasingly being filled every day, it is important to keep a close eye on some blogs that can guide you in your daily operations.
Add to the list a last blog to subscribe to……the Present one!
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