CATAResearch Repository

This page provides a comprehensive review of past research initiatives conducted by CATAAlliance and its CATAResearch division, as well as providing a means to access the reports, white papers, and case studies resulting from them.

CATAAlliance is committed to growing the global competitive success of its members and does so in great part by providing them with original research that addresses current industry challenges and results in unique, fresh market intelligence that can be used to their competitive advantage.

CATAResearch frequently delivers research for members, government and academic stakeholders, and to satisfy its own mandate, towards the ends of providing public policy recommendations, action plans for advancing international and national initiatives, and to gain a better understanding of the export and global trade opportunities in foreign markets.

CATAResearch can provide complete, comprehensive research services in a timely and extremely cost-effective manner. Our ability to reach out to over 28,000 potential respondents, access to Canada's leading research experts and organizations, and privileged access to some of industry's leading research tools and techniques, are the clear advantages our team routinely offers.

Contact CATAResearch today to discuss how we can translate your market uncertainties into competitive intelligence that helps your organization grow and succeed.

How to Access the Reports

Some of these reports are freely available for download. Where not available, contact Cathi Malette at cmalette@cata.ca and clearly indicate the report name in the subject line. Note that some reports are available to members only and others are available for a fee. The terms and conditions of availability are clearly indicated in each summary

Current Research Initiatives:

2008 Research Initiatives:

- Are You Ready for the Korea, Viet Nam and Thailand Marketplaces? New Guides Now available
- New Reports and Executive Briefings on Airport Security Trends, Risks and Markets Now Available
- FROM COMPLACENT TO COMPETITIVE - New strategies to help Canadian enterprises compete on the global stage- White Paper Report Now Available
- Are You Ready for the Australian and New Zealand Marketplaces?
- New IT survey results released by Microsoft Canada Co. - Two-thirds of the Survey respondents say IT is the top growth enabler as most prepare to expand operations over next 12 months

2007 Research Initiatives:

- New Advanced Security Research Now Available - First comprehensive national survey and study of First Responders in Canada
- New CIO Research Now Available
- A Report of Canadian Executive and Frontline IT Security Professionals on Their Information Sources, Security Challenges, and Career Advantages
- SRED Tax Incentives - Call to Action
- Women Still Under-Represented in Advanced Tech Sector
- Industry Survey Says Canada's SR&ED Program Not Working the Way It Should
- CATA Supply Chain, Collaboration and Partnership Alert
- Session Highlights: Selling to Manufacturing Financial Sectors
- Are You Ready for the Japanese Marketplace? New Study Guide Now Available
- Companies in the Wireless and Mobility Content Sectors
- Canadian Security Technology Readiness Intelligence Report - Now available
- Mobile Content and Services at the forefront of transformational change – are you ready to jump on the bandwagon?
- Thought Leadership Research Provides Canadian CIO's With Competitive Insight Now Available to CATAAlliance members
- University of Ottawa Study about Financing Women Entrepreneurs
- Attracting, Retaining and Training International Educated Professionals
- Commonwealth Healthcare Event Opens Door to Fastest-growing Economies, Export Growth
- First Responders Operating on Different Frequencies: Research Provides Important Insights
- Creating Value in Canadian Manufacturing: Executive Roundtable Offers Insights
- GTEC to Strengthen CIO Leaders in Mentorship Program

2006 Research Initiatives:

- My Customer - My Innovator Research Guide Now Available
- Building A Global Brand For Canada
- Supply Chain Management Now At Forefront of Business Competitiveness
- The Perils and Profits of Global Supply Chains
- SR&ED Advocacy Campaign – Update
- Growth in the New Flat World Guide Provides Canadian Businesses Competitive Insight
- Are You Ready for the Latin American Marketplace?
- The Advantage Canada Summit 2006 – Halifax -- Ipsos Reid Survey
- New Report: Implementing Accountability in Government
- Health Care Reports Now Available: Patient Care and Sales Cycle
- Vendor Legislative Alert: New Procurement Rules Strangle Choice, Shut Out Companies
- Hiring trends, challenges, and solutions for Internationally Educated Professionals: New Report
- Best Practices for ICT Vendors Selling into Healthcare
- U.S. Northeast Homeland Security Markets: Report now available
- A Needs Analysis of Canada's First Responder Vendor Community
- The World is Our Oyster: Canadian R&D Service Providers Welcome Greater Trade Liberalization

2005 Research Initiatives:

- H2Bridging the Gap: Manufacturing Leadership Roundtable
- The Ottawa High-Tech Labour Market: Executive Attitudes and Perceptions
- Middle East and North Africa Business Development Guide
- Telecom Policy Review Study: Market Forces Should Drive Telecommunications Development in Canada
- A Global Sourcing Action Roadmap for Canada
- e-Health Reaches "Tipping Point"
- Business Guide to the EU Marketplace
- Telecom Policy Review - Telecom Industry Leaders Call for "Completely Clean Sheet" for Federal Telecom Act
- Canadian Businesses Embracing Mobile Technology To Stay Competitive
- Success - A journey into the Heart of Canadian Competitive Landscape
- Vendor Vote

2004 and Prior Research Initiatives:

- High Performance Computing "Critically Important" to Canada's Future
- Educating to Win - Ontario Business Consultation Initiative
- Survey Confirms Need for In-Depth Information on Health Care Technology Sector; Help for Small Business
- Survey of Chief Information Officers Finds Upward Movement in North America, Catch-Up in China
- Doing Business in India
- Industry Pulse Survey Shows Open Source is Becoming Part of Mainstream IT Strategy
- Advanced Security Profile

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2008 Research Initiatives
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    Are You Ready for the Korea, Viet Nam and Thailand Marketplaces? New Guides Now available

Get the Guides to Business Development in Korea, Viet Nam and Thailand today - a comprehensive 142 page document, written to respond to CATA's needs analysis Survey of companies doing business in or planning to expand in these markets. The Guides contains dozens of useful links and extensive references for further research and analysis.

FULL MEDIA RELEASE

Action Item: To obtain the Guides to Business Development in Korea, Viet Nam and Thailand, please contact cmalette@cata.ca Cost: $495 plus gst. If you are a member of CATA, the Guide is yours for $65 plus gst.

 

    New Reports and Executive Briefings on Airport Security Trends, Risks and Markets Now Available

Twenty-two expert reports and briefings are now available from the 2008 Canadian Aviation Security Conference, a venue that provided aviation and security professionals and managers with the most up-to-date information, tools, trends, legislation and strategies for addressing today's security challenges.

FULL MEDIA RELEASE

++ Action Item: To receive your user ID and password to access all briefing materials and research please send an email to CATA's President, John Reid, jreid@cata.ca with Aviation Security in the Header. CATAAlliance members, pricing ($65 + gst), non members ($695 + gst).

 

    FROM COMPLACENT TO COMPETITIVE - New strategies to help Canadian enterprises compete on the global stage- White Paper Report Now Available

The impetus for the Executive Roundtable was triggered by recent economic changes: challenges from global players, a shift towards a service economy, new techniques for productivity enhancement, and an accelerating rate of change.

FULL MEDIA RELEASE

++ Action Item: we are providing CATA members only with a 13 page Roundtable White Paper entitled, “FROM COMPLACENT TO COMPETITIVE - New strategies to help Canadian enterprises compete on the global stage. Please request these Papers from CATA President, John Reid, at jreid@cata.ca with Competitive in the Header.

 

    Are You Ready for the Australian and New Zealand Marketplaces?

The opportunities and complexities of Australian and New Zealand markets must be clearly understood by Canadian businesses developing their growth strategies. Are you prepared to respond? The newly published Australian and New Zealand Guides will assist you in assessing these opportunities.

FULL MEDIA RELEASE

Action Item: To obtain the Guides to Business Development in Australia and New Zealand on, please complete the order form. Cost: $495 plus gst. If you are a member of CATA, the Guide is yours for $95 plus gst.

 

    New IT survey results released by Microsoft Canada Co. - Two-thirds of the Survey respondents say IT is the top growth enabler as most prepare to expand operations over next 12 months

When asked to identify the top growth enabler for their organizations, Canadian IT and business executives at midsize and large organizations ranked the use of technology to improve staff productivity and efficiency as the number-one factor, according to survey results released by Microsoft Canada Co. Most respondents are also feeling bullish about their business prospects in 2008 - two-thirds of those polled said they plan to expand their operations over the next 12 months, and 80 per cent said current business conditions in Canada are either "good" or "ideal."

FULL MEDIA RELEASE

For a copy of the Survey Report, please contact John Reid, at reid_john@rogers.com (CATA members only).

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2007 Research Initiatives
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    New Advanced Security Research Now Available - First comprehensive national survey and study of First Responders in Canada

For the first time in Canada, Fire, Police, Paramedic and Emergency Response organizations were asked about their current use of technology, about emergency preparedness capabilities, and to identify a range of services they would like to see available to improve collaboration and cooperation amongst various jurisdictions. A total of 144 Chiefs (or equivalent) from Fire, Police, Paramedic and Emergency Response Organizations responded to the study.

To receive a copy of the resulting 55 page Study entitled "Keeping Canadians Safe - A Technology, Research and Development, and Emergency Preparedness Situational Analysis of Canadian First Responders" send an email to CATA's President, John Reid, reid_john@rogers.com with First Responder in the Header. CATAAlliance members, pricing ($95), non members ($895).

    New CIO Research Now Available

A Synopsis is available of a summit of 40 senior executives from leading companies who met around a figurative "kitchen table", to find ways to deal with an issue of heartburn importance to CIOs: finding a way to bridge the silos between IT and the business itself. CIOs explain their transition to speaking many "languages" to keep up with the changes that are coming into the company from abroad, and the corporate objectives that are part of the CIO landscape today.

To receive a copy of the CIO Research send an email to CATA's President, John Reid, reid_john@rogers.com with CIO in the Header. CATAAlliance members, only.

    A Report of Canadian Executive and Frontline IT Security Professionals on Their Information Sources, Security Challenges, and Career Advantages

A summary report of an online survey conducted of 322 Canadian IT Security Professionals, conducted between the dates of November 1-16, 2007, is now available. The survey identifies the key IT Security challenges affecting Canada's IT professionals and learn more about their perceptions of IT security. Read IT World coverage, E-Chanel coverage, and CRN Canada and Information Week Canada coverage.

For a copy of the Survey, including background on related Security initiatives (e.g., CPRC, Airport Security, Best Practices) please email reid_john@rogers.com with Security in the Header.

    SRED Tax Incentives - Call to Action

As part of the CATAAlliance's effort to support the Federal Government's effort to find ways to maximize the effectiveness of the incentives for your business, we are providing an SR&ED Discussion Paper, as a basis for executives to educate their MP's, local media and community on the benefits of the SR&ED Tax Incentive program.
Please contact your local MP, media, and business community to provide them with a copy of the SR&ED Discussion Paper, including a letter of support and follow-up phone call.

DOWNLOAD AND REVIEW SR&ED DISCUSSION PAPER

    Women Still Under-Represented in Advanced Tech Sector

Women are under-represented in the ranks of the high tech sector. New research by the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance Women in Technology (CATA WIT) Forum and University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management examines this gender imbalance. The study concludes that many women in the advanced technology sector believe they face gender-specific career challenges. The challenges are pervasive and embedded at all levels in the worker/ employer and business owner/market relationship.

Members can obtain a copy of the research report by directing your request by email to Cathi Malette. This research will be of special interest to executives responsible for talent management within their enterprises.

    Industry Survey Says Canada's SR&ED Program Not Working the Way It Should

This year's web consultations focused on the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA's) administration of the SR&ED program. The report on these consultations, On-line Consultations on Administrative Aspects of the SR&ED Tax Incentive Program, 2007 Consultation Report, includes the observations of more than 200 participants on what is working in the administration of the SR&ED program and what needs to be improved.

Please email http://reid_john@rogers.com/for copies of The On-line Consultations on Administrative Aspects of the SR&ED Tax Incentive Program, 2007 Consultation Report and the SR&ED Tax Incentive Program Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) 2005 Claimant Satisfaction Survey Analysis of the CRA's Report on the Results of their Survey.

    CATA Supply Chain, Collaboration and Partnership Alert

The market research aims at: providing technical & commercial overviews; assessing the development of the technologies & associated applications & services in HK and select international markets; identifying potential opportunities & threats for the future development of each technology; assessing the impact of emerging technologies & solutions on the business models of applications developer; and providing applications developers in HK guidance on which technologies to focus on.

FMI: Contact cmalette@cata.ca to receive a copy of the 28 page PDF presentation, summarizing the key finds of the research Study. Members only.

    Session Highlights: Selling to Manufacturing Financial Sectors

In a series of peer-to-peer meetings, vendors to the manufacturing sector and to the financial sector shared strategies on how they can help their clients better understand their customers, improve innovation and implement better business processes. Some 24 senior executives from the vendor communities discussed the challenges and solutions involved in supporting their clients and selling into the sectors.

The six-page synopsis of each Strategy Session on Selling Into Manufacturing, Financial Sectors is available to CATA members at no cost, non-members can purchase it at a nominal fee of $39.00. Request a copy online at http://www.cata.ca/research/accessdocs.aspx

    Are You Ready for the Japanese Marketplace? New Study Guide Now Available

The opportunities and complexities of Japanese marketplace must be clearly understood by Canadian businesses developing their growth strategies. Are you prepared to respond?
The newly published High Tech Market Study of Japan will assist you in assessing these opportunities. It applies a common conceptual analysis to the key sectors of photonics, biotechnology, semiconductors, environmental technologies, advanced security and ICT.

To obtain the High Tech Market Study of Japan on CD Rom, please complete the order form. Cost: $395 plus taxes. If you are a member of CATA, the Guide is yours for $65 plus taxes.

    Companies in the Wireless and Mobility Content Sectors

The report evaluates the opportunities to encourage a private sector provider to implement a City-wide WiFi network to deliver low-cost high-speed Internet access to residents and business. In addition, this report details the current use of Internet by residences and business, outlines the existing Internet providers and services, reviews strategies to leverage community assets, details a conceptual WiFi design, and describes key business model elements.

Members interested in receiving a copy of a 152 page Wireless Feasibility Study recommending that Tucson solicit proposals to build a citywide WiFi network to provide residents with a lower-cost high-speed Internet option should contact johnreid@attglobal.net.

    Canadian Security Technology Readiness Intelligence Report - Now available

The Canadian Security Technology Readiness Intelligence Report was designed to serve as a security benchmark tool in order to provide insight and guidance in current Canadian IT security practices and concerns. The project was initiated by CATA member, CMI, who commissioned the research.

Please contact CATA President, John Reid, at johnreid@attglobal.net to receive a copy of the Report and to also obtain briefing on other security initiatives being developed though the CATA members' network.

    Mobile Content and Services at the forefront of transformational change - are you ready to jump on the bandwagon?

2007 will be the year when Canada's mobile content and services industry takes off: such is the conclusion of CATA's newly published Mobile Content and Services Industry Profile.
The Industry Profile focuses on characterizing current Canadian capabilities, supported by Case Studies that illustrate these capabilities in more depth. As well, markets for mobile services in Asia, Europe and North America are characterized. Since the mobile content and services industry is still in the emerging phase, the intent is to provide the impetus for Canadian success.

To obtain the Mobile Content and Services Industry Profile and companion database on CD Rom, please request your copy from johnreid@attglobal.net

Cost: $595 plus taxes. If you are a member of CATA, the Industry Profile is yours for $295 plus taxes.

    Thought Leadership Research Provides Canadian CIO's With Competitive Insight Now Available to CATAAlliance members

A recently-held executive roundtable and its associated research papers have provided a platform of new information for CIO's that helps them do their jobs more effectively and at high speed, according to experts from IBM Canada, SAP Canada, The Access Group and Canada's largest high-tech association, the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance).

To receive your copy of the Guide, and related Research Studies, please contact CATA's President John Reid at johnreid@attglobal.net For CATA members only and the media.

    University of Ottawa Study about Financing Women Entrepreneurs

Women Entrepreneurs and External Capital, co-authored by Dr. Barbara Orser and Dr. Allan Riding, Deloitte Professors in the Management of Growth Enterprises reports about gender differences in the capitalization of Canadian small and medium enterprises.

A copy of the report Women Entrepreneurs and External Capital is available to CATA WIT Forum Members only. Contact cmalette@cata.ca

    Attracting, Retaining and Training International Educated Professionals

Findings by the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) identified challenges facing Canada's ICT sector in its efforts to attract, retain and train internationally educated professionals, as detailed in a consultation report produced by the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance).
The report, On the Road to Building an ICT Framework for Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP), offers insights into the barriers facing IEPs in Canada looking to find employment in their field of study, and the hiring practices of Canadian employers with respect to IEP applicants.

Register to receive the report at http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/ICTCframework.aspx

    Commonwealth Healthcare Event Opens Door to Fastest-growing Economies, Export Growth

Access to a world-first online event that features business deal-making in a healthcare sector valued at some $40-trillion is now available for Canadian firms, according to organizers of the CommonPulse global webinar.
The Commonpulse event has two ways for companies to gain global attention: a Network Directory, and a Showcase. The Directory is based on a well-proven "Export Profile", or E-Profile, which is a database of a company's capabilities, strengths, and revenue expansion goals. The E-Profile is a matchmaking tools, presenting an organization's capabilities and interests to prospective customers, collaborators and suppliers.

Both the Directory and the E-Profile can be obtained for a single price of $450 admin and listing fee. Please contact Muriel Debroy, CATA, at 613-236-6550, or fill out the E-Profile at:http://http://www.cata.ca/Business_Services/eprofile/

    First Responders Operating on Different Frequencies: Research Provides Important Insights

Interoperability of communication technologies between First Responders - especially among those in the same community - is identified as a primary concern for Canadian first responders, according to an interim report released today by CATAAlliance.
The interim report provides a glimpse into a national consultation of Canada's First Responder community: the nation's Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service personnel. Titled Keeping Canadians Safe, the report provides a select sampling of the results to-date of the ongoing study, which, when completed, will seek to provide a comprehensive situational analysis of the first responders technology, R&D, and emergency preparedness capabilities and needs.

For a complimentary copy of the interim report, please contact John Reid, CATAAlliance President, at John Reid http://johnreid@attglobal.net/

    Creating Value in Canadian Manufacturing: Executive Roundtable Offers Insights

CATAAlliance and The Access Group have recently conducted a peer-to-peer Executive Roundtable to discuss how Canadian manufacturing organizations can create value for customers and compete in highly competitive international markets. Canadian manufacturing accounts for over $580 billion in shipments or 18 percent of our GDP. The five page Briefing is designed as an aid for engaging your management team in discussion on creating customer value and competitiveness.

For more information: http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr04020701.html

    GTEC to Strengthen CIO Leaders in Mentorship Program

Interested parties can now obtain a copy of a Report from the CATAAlliance sponsored Executive Roundtable on "Implementing 'Accountability' in Government," designed to provide insight into building a government structure that is transparent, effective and delivers value. The Report is based on the views of a cross section of senior IT executives in federal department and agencies as well as senior high tech executives, and conducted in collaboration with CATAAlliance member company, The Access Group, using their dynamic kitchen table roundtable format.

For more information on how to obtain your copy of this Report, click here: http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr02220701.html

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2006 Research Initiatives
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    My Customer - My Innovator Research Guide Now Available

The newly published My Customer - My Innovator will assist you in assessing the customer co-innovation model. It draws on the thought leadership of 62 Canadian executives (e.g., from CGI, MMC, Bell Canada, Intel, Alcatel, MTS Allstream, Rogers, Ceridian, Teradata, IBM Global Services etc.,) who in a unique interactive format addressed the why and the how of co-innovating with your customer.The Guide is in the form of a 10 page Executive Briefing, and is ideally suited for CEO's who can engage their team in corporate brainstorming on how to address the dynamics of My Customer - My Innovator.

Please visit http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr12190601.html for more information.

    Building A Global Brand For Canada

The report provides a comprehensive summary The Advantage Canada Summit: a full-day forum that brought together a Pan-Canadian assembly of recognized public, private, academic and labour leaders to develop a Canadian Brand: a defining statement that clearly describes Canada's value proposition as a global sourcing destination of choice and differentiates the Country from competing Nations. More information on the Halifax Summit is available here: http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/AdvantageCanadaSummit.html

For post-Summit information, please visit: http://cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr12130602.html

    Supply Chain Management Now At Forefront of Business Competitiveness

Robert Angel of the Gilford Group prepared the "Speeding Up The Supply Chain" report. It notes that Canada cannot compete just on price - a knowledge and learning culture must support innovation right across the enterprise, not just silo'ed productivity improvement. Pressures like the 40% rise in the Canadian dollar against U.S. currency over the past three years, the Canada/U.S. labour cost gap, and the increasing shortage of skilled labour, are making it even more imperative for Canadian companies to excel at creating agile Supply Chain strategy, structure and performance.

For more information: http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr12120601.html

    The Perils and Profits of Global Supply Chains

Speeding up your Supply Chains 'metabolism' is the key to higher revenues and more market share, according to a survey of CEOs attending a leadership summit later this month.The executives were interviewed by Taimour Zaman, Partner of the Access Group, which is working with the Schulich Executive School, the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance and the Supply Chain Logistic Association on the November 27th roundtable summit. The summit will allow 150 executives to exchange insights on key findings regarding Supply Chain operations and issues.

To get a copy of the white paper or a copy of project prospectus, please see: http://www.accessgroup.com.cn/supplychainprojectprospectus.php
For more information: http://cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr11140601.html

    SR&ED Advocacy Campaign - Update

The Report is the basis for a multi faceted SR&ED Advocacy Campaign (now underway) focusing on fundamental structural improvements that could be made to legislation in order to make the program a better economic tool for promoting innovation by Canadian businesses and legislative refinements that could improve the effectiveness of the current program.

For more information: http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr11080601.html

    Growth in the New Flat World Guide Provides Canadian Businesses Competitive Insight

The newly published Growth in the New Flat World Guide will assist you in assessing emerging opportunities (new markets) and threats (more intense competition). It draws on the thought leadership of 82 Canadian executives (e.g., from IBM Canada, HP Canada, Microsoft Canada, Novell inc., Adlib Software, Mercury, SAP Canada, Accenture, MTS Allstream, CGI) who in a unique interactive format addressed themes such as disruption innovation, long tail opportunities, partners and alliances and the art of execution.

For more information: http://cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr11030601.html

    Are You Ready for the Latin American Marketplace?

The newly published Latin American Guide will assist you in assessing these opportunities. It covers the MERCOSUR countries of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia as well as the Group of Three (G3) namely, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela. Get the Guide to Business Development in Latin America today - a comprehensive 545 page document, written to respond to CATA's needs analysis Survey of companies doing business in or planning to expand in Latin America. The Guide contains dozens of useful links and extensive references for further research and analysis.

For more information:http://www.cata.ca/_pvwc8ae40/media_and_events/press_releases/cata_pr09210601.html
Contact Cathi Malette to obtain a copy of the report.

    The Advantage Canada Summit 2006 - Halifax -- Ipsos Reid Survey

In early 2006, member company Ipsos Reid conducted a survey of over 250 Canadian IT executives and CATAAlliance was provided with an opportunity to append a series of questions relating to their outsourcing practices. The results, unpublished in any other works, are contained in the mini-report: Outsourcing in Canada - Tracking the Locations, Trends, and Forecasts for Outsourcing Among Canadian Business being released today exclusively by CATAAlliance.

For more information: http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr09190601.html

Free for Members - join today!

Contact Cathi Malette to obtain your copy.

    New Report: Implementing Accountability in Government

The Report is based on the views of a cross section of senior IT executives in federal department and agencies as well as senior high tech executives, and conducted in collaboration with CATAAlliance member company, The Access Group, using their dynamic kitchen table roundtable format.

For more information: http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr07060601.html

How to obtain a copy
Free for Members - join today!

Contact Cathi Malette to obtain your copy.

    A Health Care Reports Now Available: Patient Care and Sales Cycle

The Executive Report was based on the views of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), and VP's of Patient Services, Information Technology, Privacy, Human Resources, and Clinical Services, and conducted in collaboratin with CATAAlliance member company, The Access Group, using their dynamic kitchen table roundtable format.

For more information: http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr07050601.html

    A Vendor Legislative Alert: New Procurement Rules Strangle Choice, Shut Out Companies

As part of advancing thoughtful Public Sector/Private Sector dialogue on best practice approaches to procurement, CATAAlliance recently presented a comprehensive discussion paper to PWGSC and Industry Canada on "Prosperity, Global Supply Chains and the Role of Government Procurement." Its objective-- to stimulate the entry of Canadian companies into strategic "Global Supply Chains", demonstrating that Public Sector Procurement can supercharge our economy by plugging our companies into the world economy -- without an increase in government spending.

For more information: http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr06130601.html

    A Hiring Trends, challenges, and solutions for Internationally Educated Professionals: New Report

Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) are readily perceived to be excellent resources - considered typically well qualified for high value occupations and viewed as being high performers overall, but the language barrier tends to be the single largest impediment to their successful employ, claims a report released by the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance) on behalf of the Software Human Resource Council (SHRC).

For more information: http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr06050601.html

    A Best Practices for ICT Vendors Selling into Healthcare

Increasing the levels of partnerships/collaborations between hospitals, a need for visionary leaders, and the ratification of government procurement processes are key industry recommendations being made with respect to achieving sales breakthroughs in the health care sector.

For more information: http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr05240601.html

    A U.S. Northeast Homeland Security Markets: Report now available

 This report is intended to help Canadian companies pursue business from government buyers at the federal, state and local levels in the Homeland Security market.

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr04180602.html

    A Needs Analysis of Canada's First Responder Vendor Community

Priorities and Related Services for the Canadian Advanced Security Industry
Companies in the advanced technology sector can now access an advance copy of a Needs Analysis of Canada's First Responder Vendor Community. The assessment provides the views of the vendors to the First Responder community - defined as first response emergency services such as fire, police and paramedics - regarding their potential needs and priorities of a planned Canadian Police Research Centre (CPRC).

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr04100601.html

How to obtain a copy
Free for members - join today!

  The World is Our Oyster: Canadian R&D Service Providers Welcome Greater Trade Liberalization

Canadian Research and Development (R&D) Service Providers are ready, willing and able to compete and provide superior services in an open and global free trade marketplace according to a new Report calling for accelerating removal of trade barriers or trade limitations under the World Trade Organization's (WTO) General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS).

The report, titled Impacts of Free Trade on R&D Services in Canada, is the result of a survey conducted of Canadian Contract Research Organizations (CROs)-providers of R&D services paid for by a third party.

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr03090601.html

How to obtain a copy
Free download - click here to obtain your copy

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  H2Bridging the Gap: Manufacturing Leadership Roundtable

Defining the strategic and tactical role for Canada's Information & Network Communications Technology Industry in Bridging the Canadian Manufacturing 'Excellence Gap' in Productivity & Innovation.

The report is based upon the outcomes of a Leadership Roundtable called "Bridging the Gap". The Roundtable enjoyed the participation of 75 business leaders comprising a cross section of Ontario industrial and product manufacturing firms, including 3M, Boeing Canada, Ford Motor Company, Ontario Die Company, SKLAR-PEPPLER Inc. and Stelco Inc. The report finds that Information Technology is seen as an obstacle to innovation as well as a catalyst and IT urgently requires fresh ideas if it is to have a more effective strategic role.

For more information
http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr11080501.html

How to obtain a copy
Free for Members - join today!

Contact Cathi Malette to obtain your copy.

  The Ottawa High-Tech Labour Market: Executive Attitudes and Perceptions

This report sounds a wake up call for industry, government and academia to take immediate action to avoid major roadblocks in the growth of enterprises reliant on knowledge based workers for growth.

Conducted by CATAAlliance, and based on Ottawa as a first study cluster, the Report focused on how Ottawa-based SME's (between 20 and 500 employees) view the current and near future market for knowledge workers.

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr11070501.html

How to obtain a copy
Free for Members - join today!

Contact Cathi Malette to obtain your copy.

  Middle East and North Africa Business Development Guide

CATAAlliance has had a multidisciplinary team from University of Quebec (UQO) create our comprehensive 222 page Guide to Business Development Opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa. The project team focused on investment opportunities, operating, fiscal, legal, banking and taxation systems and policies, export and import issues, actual business structures and potential partners.

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr10280501.html

How to obtain a copy
$65 for Members - join today!
$295 for non-members

Contact Cathi Malette to obtain your copy.

  Telecom Policy Review Study: Market Forces Should Drive Telecommunications Development in Canada

Survey, Stakeholder Consultations and Case Studies Lead to Recommendations
The results of a six-month advocacy campaign conducted by the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance regarding the federal government's Telecom Policy Review for new regulatory policies, have strongly urged the government to allow market forces to take the lead in encouraging adoption of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs). Providing better tax credits and becoming a model user of ICT were also highly recommended steps that government could take to encourage industry growth.

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr10250501.html

How to obtain a copy
Whitepaper, survey results and case studies available!

Free for Members - join today!

Contact Cathi Malette to obtain your copy.

  A Global Sourcing Action Roadmap for Canada

CATA report identifies the critical path forward to becoming an internationally recognized sourcing destination
This first iteration of the Global Sourcing Action Roadmap demonstrated how a lack of leadership and focus by both public and private sector organizations is threatening to erode Canada's place as a premier job sourcing destination.

Titled Sourcing Success and the Canadian Advantage in a Global Competitive Environment, this report was based upon the result of two years of original research studies and consultation with leading experts in the field. In identifying the challenges and opportunities for Canada to become a global sourcing destination of choice, the report notes that Canada's branding as a preferred global sourcing destination is slipping, putting in jeopardy the "incredible opportunities" available to the country.

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr10060501.html

How to obtain a copy
Now bundled with the Global Sourcing Action Roadmap 2.0 released in May 2006.

  e-Health Reaches "Tipping Point"

The use of ICT in health care has reached a point where rapid growth can be expected, says a new study by consulting company Branham Group. The study, sponsored in part by CATA, also found:

Further information can be obtained from:

Michael Martineau,
Branham Group
(613) 745-2282 Ext 115
mmartineau@branhamgroup.com

  High Tech Industry Calls for Commercialization Crusade

This whitepaper, titled Technology Commercialization and Wealth Creation, calls on governments to wake up and provide the leadership to make massive changes to the way commercialization is performed in Canada and to partner with industry in a campaign to create "Enterprise Canada" -- a national program to support efforts to commercialize Canadian products and services.

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr08300501.html

How to obtain a copy
Free for Members - join today!
Not available to non-members.

Members, contact Cathi Malette to obtain your copy.

  Business Guide to the EU Marketplace

Get the Latest Guidance on market trends and opportunities for 25 EU Countries putting the competitive opportunities of the EU marketplace within the reach of Canadian businesses. CATA had a multidisciplinary team (the EU Insight Group) from University of Quebec (UQO) create a comprehensive 300 page Guide to Business Development in the EU based on country analysis linked to Sixth Framework technology priorities.

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr08220501.html

How to obtain a copy
$65 for Members - join today!
$295 for non-members

Contact Cathi Malette to obtain your copy.

  Telecom Policy Review - Telecom Industry Leaders Call for "Completely Clean Sheet" for Federal Telecom Act

In a submission to the Federal Government's Telecom Policy Review (TRP), a number of Canada's leading information technology companies united to urge the Government to modernize the Telecommunications Act to promote its entire agenda of competition, investment and commercialization.

The submission was delivered by the CATA-CAIP TelecomACT Working Group, a high-level panel drawn from the Canadian Association of Internet Providers (CAIP), and its parent organization, the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA). Industry members included: MTS Allstream, Bell, Ericsson, MCI, Nakina Systems, Rogers, Telesat, Telus, Eagle.ca, AOL, Orbit.com, NetIdea., Execulink and IBI Group.

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr08230501.html

How to obtain a copy
Free for Members - join today!
Not available to non-members

Contact Cathi Malette to obtain your copy.

  Canadian Businesses Embracing Mobile Technology To Stay Competitive

CATAAlliance survey shows 60 per cent of Canadian businesses are willing to invest in mobile technology

Canadian businesses are optimistic about the adoption of mobile technology with 82 per cent believing that the portable office - the ability to work from anywhere, anytime will be a reality in the next five years. In addition, 53 per cent of respondents think their companies will adopt converged voice and data networks to provide workers with access to voicemail and e-mail through the device of their choice within the next three years.

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr04190501.html

How to obtain a copy
Free for Members - join today!

Not available to non-members

  Success - A journey into the Heart of Canadian Competitive Landscape

A new book on the personal success styles of Canada's top business leaders reveals that they think first and foremost in "people" terms when it comes to competitive leadership. Harder-edged attributes like competitiveness and risk-taking are given less reliance. This shift in approach by Canada's business leaders has created one of the strongest technology nations in the world.

The book, titled SUCCESS, is based on in-depth interviews with more than 100 business leaders from 15 different sectors of the Canadian economy.

For more information
http://www1.cata.ca/success/
http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr03310501.html

How to obtain a copy
Online orders at: http://www1.cata.ca/success/
$95 Cdn - CATAAlliance members receive a 10% discount

  Vendor Vote

A Survey of Canada's Vendor Community Regarding Proposed Procurement Changes

A research initiative that resulted in 400+ companies that revealed deep concern regarding the proposed reforms. Results revealed respondents wanted more clarity about the proposed procurement process and were concerned about the concept of centralizing procurement, expressing fears that it will lead to a drastic reduction in competition without assuring a reduction in government contracting costs.

For more information
http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr02230501.html

A free download of the report is available here:
http://www.cata.ca/files/PDF/Media_Events/VendorOutreach_Feb22.pdf

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  High Performance Computing "Critically Important" to Canada's Future

Preliminary survey of Canada's HPC community breaks new ground
The report, titled A Survey of the State of Canadian HPC Readiness and the Need for Highly Qualified People determined that the industry itself has a difficult time defining precisely what constitutes high performance computing. This preliminary survey was undertaken by the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance at the urging of the C3.ca Association (www.c3.ca) in attempting to quantify the HPC community's needs for its soon-to-be-released Long Range Plan.

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr09230401.html

How to obtain a copy
Free for Members - join today!

  Educating to Win - Ontario Business Consultation Initiative

The Ontario government commissioned a review of post secondary education that was expected to reform the university and college system, impacting Ontario students, parents, employers and the province's prosperity for years to come. CATAAlliance launched an e-poll and stakeholder consultation exercise to more effectively advocate needed changes on industry's behalf

For more information
http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr09230401.html

Download the consultation paper for free:
http://www.cata.ca/files/pdf/educatingtowin.pdf

  Survey Confirms Need for In-Depth Information on Health Care Technology Sector; Help for Small Business

CATA and CHITTA Advocate Support for Branham Survey to spur growth of health care sector in Canada
Results a web-based e-survey indicate that more than 80 per cent of respondents feel there is a need for more information on the kinds of health care technology being used in Canada. The survey, designed to help develop Canada's health care strategy, was launched by Canada's largest high-tech association, the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) and the Canadian Healthcare Information Technology Trade Association (CHITTA).

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr11080401.html

Online survey results:
http://www.e-penso.com/survey/rtp.do?r=666

  Survey of Chief Information Officers Finds Upward Movement in North America, Catch-Up in China

Survey revealing strategic insights includes China comparison; North American CIO's move out of the basement into the board room
A 32 page Report on how today's IT professional views the role of the CIO (Chief Information Officer) within their organizations. One of the unique aspects of the Survey was the participation of Chinese as well as North American IT professions in providing their views and opinions. 165 responses were received; 148 from Canada and 8 from leading organizations in China.

For more information:

http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr09270401.html

How to obtain a copy
Free for Members - join today!
Not available to non-members

  Doing Business in India

The country is fast emerging as a leading business source for global players in auto and auto ancillaries, pharmaceuticals, information technology, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services, R & D services and engineering services. CATA has had a multidisciplinary team from University of Quebec (UQO) create a comprehensive 110 page Guide to Business Development In India focused on examining the practical modalities of interaction between Canadian high tech enterprises and the Indian market.

For more information
http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr07130401.html

How to get a copy
Members - $95

Non-Members - $195

  Industry Pulse Survey Shows Open Source is Becoming Part of Mainstream IT Strategy

Yet introduction remains challenging for application and desktop solutions
A survey of advanced technology companies indicates that Open Source software is becoming an explicit component in enterprise Information Technology (IT) strategy and architecture. Some nine out of ten respondents include Open Source in their planning.

For more information:
http://www.cata.ca/*Delete/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr04210402.html

For a copy of the report
Free to Members only

Contact:
Anne Lotz-Turner,
Senior Advocate,
Open Source, CATAAlliance
Phone: (905) 465-0663
Email: alotz-turner@cata.ca

  Advanced Security Profile

The first-ever 200- page report of the Canadian Advanced Technology security industry. This combined guidebook, survey and trends analysis documents the security solutions that use information and communications technology (ICT) to meet a growing range of security applications and customer needs.

This initiative also involves the development of, and access to, a database of more than 700 advanced technology companies and system integrators that are involved with the advanced security industry in order to promote new commercial opportunities, joint ventures, partnerships, etc. for Canadian based enterprises.

The project was backed by the Government of Canada (Industry Canada and Foreign Affairs), the Government of Quebec (Treasury Board) and key players from the private sector (Bell, LGS an IBM company, BMO Financial Group / assisted by the Canadian Commercial Corporation and by the following trade associations CANASA and CIPS.

For more information of CATAAlliance's Public Safety and Security Forum, visit:
http://www.cata.ca/Communities/pssf/

Get a free download of the report here:
http://www.cata.ca/Communities/pssf/AdvSecIndProfile.html