On April 6th, and for the 3rd year in a row, IBISKA participated in the Wheelchair Dare to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy research and services. Four of IBISKA’s staff members have now taken the challenge of spending a day in a wheelchair. This year, Annemarie Banninger raised a total of $1700, with the help of everyone at IBISKA, placing her as the top fundraiser under the individual category. Hear more about Annemarie’s experience...
IT Security – ITSG-33 – Lunch and Learn Event
In the winter of 2013, IBISKA organized a ‘lunch and learn’ presentation to find out more about the new guidance document issued by the Government of Canada: “IT Security Risk Management: A Lifecycle Approach – ITSG-33”. The presentation by a subject matter expert focused on the fundamental change being introduced by this guidance, its practical application and potential impact on IT Security practice within the Federal...
Consultant Spotlight
To experience the FIFA World Cup final games live in Johannesburg, South Africa and to meet a FIFA soccer team, would be a dream come true for any soccer fan. In June 2010, one of IBISKA’s consultants and avid soccer fans, Malcolm Britto, did just that alongside his 12 year old son, Marcello. Marcello, the captain of the team, and his teammates from Lycee Claudel Soccer Team, were the only Canadian players to compete in the “Mini...
Wheel Chair Dare 2011
For most people, crossing the street, running errands or riding public transportation is easy. For those in wheelchairs it is a different story. Most of us do not realize just how challenging daily activities can be for people with muscular dystrophy. On April 4th, both Wayde Carter and Mirelle Gelinas took the challenge to spend the day in a wheelchair. Together they raised $4,145 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada and have a much better...
Meet Our New Team Members
Deepak Bhalla joined IBISKA in March 2011 as IT Support Technician. Born and raised in India and Deepak moved to Ottawa in 2006. Deepak has been working in IT since 2004 and earned his IT diploma from Algonquin in 2009. When he is not in office, Deepak likes to watch movies, go out with friends. Drew Gadoury also joined this March after working over a decade in the Ottawa tech and government sectors as a technical RFP writer and editor. Drew has...
What’s New at IBISKA?
A few words from the President Canadian Business: IBISKA is a major player in IT consulting in the National Capital Region, recognized for the high quality of our services, ethical business practices, and for our consultants’ high level of skills. IBISKA received very significant contract or supply arrangement awards in the past 6 months including: CRA IT Professional Services Supply Chain (ITPSSC) – IBISKA is 1 of 3 suppliers to be...
IBISKA is selected by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
IBISKA is selected by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a supplier of IT Security Services under Stream 3 of ITPSSC IBISKA is proud to announce our selection as one of CRA’s only three suppliers of IT Security Resources under Stream 3 of the CRA Information Technology Professional Services Supply Chain (ITPSSC), the main procurement vehicle for CRA. Our contract under ITPSSC for IT security services spans seven (7) years; two years plus five...
IBISKA 2010 Recap
IT Security: In August 2010, IBISKA was selected by Defense Research Development Canada (DRDC) to provide Threat and Risk Assessment and Certification and Accreditation support to various DRDC projects. We are currently working on three projects under this contract which is in place for a period of two years with two additional option years. Throughout the year, we have provided teams of experts on an on-going basis, to conduct research and...
IBISKA took part in the 7th annual Microsoft Golf Classic for Autism
On June 8th, 2010 IBISKA took part in the 7th annual Microsoft Golf Classic for Autism. Janet Moore and Trevor Mahoney proudly represented IBISKA in support of a cause that affects so many people. Autism currently affects many children and families in the Ottawa area with around 1 in every 110 children born being diagnosed with some form of the disorder. With early diagnosis and treatment many children can improve over time and face a much...
IBISKA raised $6,140.00 for Christie Lake Kids at 15th Annual Enbridge Canoe for Kids Fundraiser
IBISKA would like to thank all contributors to the IBISKA Paddlers in the 15th Annual Canoe for Kids fundraiser. For the third consecutive year, IBISKA has placed in the top three teams to raise the most money. We are proud to announce that with your help, our team raised $6140 placing third in the fundraiser category. In total, the event raised $107,838! On the water, we’re improving too making it to the quarter finals! We would not have...