CURRENT NEWS

MAJOR CONTRACT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 2010
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IBISKA is off to an excellent start in 2010 with a major contract win.


January 2010 We are pleased to announce that IBISKA was awarded a 2 year contract valued of $10 Million by the Government of Canada, to provide enterprise-wide Business and Project Management Services to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The contract has 3 additional option years.
  As a result of a competitive bid process, IBISKA was selected:

  • As the only supplier for the Business Services Stream which includes 11 business related categories in the following areas of expertise: Management Consulting; Enterprise Architecture; Business Architecture; Business Analysis (Sr /Int); Risk Management Analysis; Documentation (Sr./Int.); Courseware Development and Training (Sr./Int.); and
  • As 1 of 2 companies for the Project Management Stream which includes 6 project management related categories in the following areas of expertise: Project Management (Sr. / Int.); Team Leadership; Project Audit; Project Administration (Sr. Int.).
IBISKA is well prepared and we have put together a dedicated service delivery team to ensure quality and timeliness. Our consultants who have worked with us on the bid have already been notified and will be called as opportunities arise. However, we are also actively recruiting additional resources with expertise in any of the 17 categories for both streams.

If you have 5+ years of experience in one of the listed areas of expertise we want to hear from you and work with you to align your skills within the contract categories and pre-qualify you for future requirements.

Please contact us at 613-234-4434 or via email at bpm@ibiska.com
  • Robert Parsons, Resource Manager for Business, Project Management and IT Security (ext. 233); or
  • Janet Moore, Account Manager (ext. 244).
 
January 2010 In June 2009, the Government of Canada exercised the first option period on IBISKA's Multi Year Project Management contract at PWGSC
  This brings the value of IBISKA's Project Management contract with PWGSC/ITSB to over $19 Million.
 
June 2009 IBISKA is a Prequalified Supplier to State of Washington Department of Information Services
  Washington State, IBISKA Telecom Ltd. and our partner Qwest Communications were renewed as a prequalified supplier to the State of Washington Department of Information Services ("DIS") in the areas of IT Security, Project Management and Business Analysis. DIS provides telecommunications, computing and digital government services to more than 700 state agencies, boards and commissions. Local governments, tribal organizations and qualifying non-profits.
 
May 2009 IBISKA awarded Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement for THS
  IBISKA was awarded a standing offer (SO) and a supply arrangement (SA) to provide Temporary Help Services in the National Capital Region for Stream 4: Technical Services and Stream 5: Professional Services.
 
April 2009 IBISKA awarded Standing Offer: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
  IBISKA is pleased to be one of seven suppliers awarded a Standing Offer with INAC for the provision of Services under Stream 1 - Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse Services.
 
  IBISKA awarded Standing Offer: Industry Canada
  IBISKA was awarded a departmental standing offer by Industry Canada to provide support services relating to Information Management Strategic Analysis. The period of the standing offer is until April 2010, with the option for two additional one-year periods. IBISKA is ranked first of 3 companies being awarded an SA for this stream of services.
 
January 2009 IBISKA awarded Standing Offer: CATSA
  IBISKA was awarded a standing offer in early January 2009 to provide IM/IT Services Expertise Assistance to CATSA under two categories: Category 2 - IT Systems, and Category 3 - IT Operations. The period of the standing offer is until December 2010, with the option for two additional one-year periods.
 
December 2008 IBISKA awarded CPSA call-up for IT Security Team: Government Client
  IBISKA provided a team of seven IT Security professionals to our federal government client to develop guidance documents for the secure use of technology within the Government of Canada.
 
November 2008 IBISKA awarded CPSA call-up for IT Security Team: PWGSC
  IBISKA was awarded a contract under CPSA to deliver an IT Security Framework to IT Services Branch of PWSGC in support of IT Shared Infrastructure. IBISKA provided a team of four IT Security Specialists including a Project Manager to successfully deliver this project.
 
October 2008 IBISKA awarded Supply Arrangement: Elections Canada
  IBISKA, in joint venture with S.I. Systems, was selected as one of five suppliers to provide services in support of Elections Canada's IT Renewal Supply Arrangement for Stream 1B. This stream covers over 40 categories of personnel in the areas of IM/IT and Business Services. The period of the Supply Arrangement is for three years, with the option for two additional one-year periods.
 
September 2008 IBISKA awarded Supply Arrangement: Cyber Protection Supply Arrangement (CPSA)
  IBISKA was awarded a Supply Arrangement for the provision of IT Security Services under the CPSA in September 2008, after two years of providing services under a joint-venture supply arrangement. The Cyber Protection Supply Arrangement (CPSA) is a government-wide supply arrangement covering 18 areas of IT Security. Supply Arrangements for these services are granted to companies who have demonstrated extensive experience and expertise in IT Security through a stringent qualification process. IBISKA was awarded a SA for Work Stream 2 - IT Security Risk Management Services and Work Stream 3 - Skilled IT Security Services.
 
August 2008 IBISKA selected to deliver a Threat and Risk Assessment: Health Sector Client
  IBISKA was selected to deliver a comprehensive Threat and Risk Assessment to this Health Sector client. We provided a team of four IT Security Specialists in the successfully delivery of this project.
 
May 2008 IBISKA awarded Standing Offer: City of Ottawa
  IBISKA has been providing services to the City of Ottawa since 2002. In May 2008, IBISKA was awarded a new Standing Offer with the City of Ottawa for the provision of various IT services.
 
March 2008 IBISKA awarded Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement: TBIPS
  In March 2008, IBISKA was awarded a Standing Offer and a Supply Arrangement to provide Task-Based IT Professional Services for Tier 1 and Tier 2. We are qualified in all the regions and in all categories for Applications Services; IM/IT Services; Business Services; and Project Management Services. TBIPS is a major Government wide procurement vehicle for IT professional services.
 
February 2008 IBISKA awarded Standing Offer: TEMS
  IBISKA was selected as one of five suppliers to provide Technical Engineering and Maintenance Services to the Government of Canada for Stream 1, Stream 3, and Stream 5. This is a cross departmental supply arrangement and is specifically intended to be used by the Department of National Defence




COMMUNITY AND EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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June 2010 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 brighter future. With the many challenges parents of children on the spectrum face whether emotional or financial this event strives to give these parents somewhere to turn to. IBISKA is proud to have been a participant in this tournament and look forward to returning for the 8th annual tournament next year as this is a cause that is near and dear to all of our hearts. To the organizing committee and all the volunteers thank you for giving up your time and effort for such a worthwhile cause.

June 2010 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 been able to meet our goal without the generous donations made by our colleagues, associates and friends! Once again THANKS!!

Cristie Lake Kids Website

 
Picture of IBISKA Paddlers at Christie Lake Canoe for Kids 2010
 
May 2009 IBISKA Got Active with Ottawa's "Every Day in May" Challenge
  May is Physical Activity Month and IBISKA took the challenge to exercise for at least 30 minutes every day for the month of May. Regular physical activity can reduce stress and improve health and well-being which can also reduce the number of sick days taken by staff and increase office productivity!!!
 
February 2009 IBISKA Supports Heart and Stroke Foundation Curling Fundraiser
  Janet Moore participated in the Heart and Stroke Curling Fundraiser - held on February 5 - 8th. It was a city wide Bonspiel that raised close to $50,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Janet's team - supported by IBISKA - came in 8th out of 48 teams.
 
September 2008 IBISKA Looking at Ways to "Green" Day to Day Operations
  In the Fall 2008, IBISKA sought the help of Twin Willows Inc. to conduct a sustainability assessment of our business and to propose ways in which we could "green" our day-to-day business operations. IBISKA has put some of these suggestions into practice and will be implementing greener practices in the future. Stay tuned to this section for more announcements.
 


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