IT Trends 2025: Cybersecurity Edition

With guest expert Sean Maskell and host Martin Chagnon, this episode dives into the heart of digital infrastructure strategy in the age of AI, cloud, and interconnection, in collaboration with Cologix — exploring why infrastructure has become a core business differentiator and how the rise of AI workloads is fundamentally reshaping what enterprises need from their data centers. A concrete look at why Montreal and Quebec are emerging as North America's most strategic destinations for organizations serious about scaling AI.

With guest expert Sheen Khoury and host Roger Ouellet, this episode dives into the heart of security in the age of AI, in collaboration with A10 Networks — exp…With guest expert Sheen Khoury and host Roger Ouellet, this episode dives into the heart of security in the age of AI, in collaboration with A10 Networks — exploring why AI traffic is reshaping network architectures and how enterprises must modernize their infrastructure to keep pace. A concrete look at the technologies and strategies that make it possible to fight AI… with AI itself.

What's next for Cloud and AI? Join industry leaders from NOVIPRO, IBM, OVHcloud, SAS, and evormore as they explore the future of Cloud and AI. In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including whether AI is truly transforming business or just a buzzword, the sectors gaining the most value, the challenges companies face, investment barriers, and trends in Hybrid Cloud, along with many other insights from experts shaping the future of technology.

Dans cette capsule Pause TI, nous abordons un enjeu clé en cybersécurité : la protection des données sensibles et le rôle du facteur humain, souvent au cœur des incidents. Avec Éric Legault, Associé chez Efficio, cette discussion, commanditée par Fortinet, met en lumière les menaces internes, les comportements à risque et les bonnes pratiques pour mieux encadrer les usages et renforcer la posture de sécurité des organisations. 🎙️ Animation par Jacques Cousineau, NOVIPRO. Pour télécharger le Portrait TI 2025 : https://info.novipro.com/portrait-ti

Dans cette capsule Pause TI, nous abordons un enjeu majeur en cybersécurité : les fuites de données causées par l’erreur humaine. Avec Mustapha Ennaifar, Responsable technique de compte chez IBM et Éric Legault, Associé chez Efficio, nos experts partagent leurs perspectives sur les risques, les angles morts et les bonnes pratiques pour mieux protéger les environnements TI. 🎙️ Animation par Jacques Cousineau, NOVIPRO. Pour télécharger le Portrait TI 2025 : https://info.novipro.com/portrait-ti

Martin Larivière, Vice President of HR at NOVIPRO, discusses the human resources challenges affecting the majority of IT departments, from talent retention to skills development. He reviews investments in training, hiring, and external expertise, and explains the observed decline in the use of partners, reflecting budget adjustments and shifting priorities.

Six months after the release of the IT Trends  report, Luvenn Alphonso, General Manager at Blair, takes stock of its impact—market reception, field insights, and the relevance of its findings in a rapidly evolving environment. A concrete perspective that highlights the report’s influence and its value in guiding strategic decision-making.

A long-standing contributor to the IT Trends, Alain Cormier, CEO of NOVIPRO, analyzes the rise of AI as the top investment priority. Six months after the report’s publication, he offers a clear assessment of Canadian organizations’ readiness, the accelerated adoption of cloud computing, and the main barriers to modernization—particularly budgetary constraints.

Amid the rise in cyberattacks in 2025, Gino Perna, Client Director at HCLSoftware, shares his perspective on the growing role of cybersecurity as a competitive advantage and the persistent gap between its strategic importance and actual IT investment priorities.

Christopher Reynolds, Partner & Corp Accounts – Canada  at OVHcloud, shares his perspective on the evolution of cloud in Canada, where the focus has shifted from migration to optimizing environments and controlling costs. He discusses corporate investment priorities, the role of cloud in IT modernization and performance, as well as data sovereignty in today’s context.