June 4, 2009
Montreal, May 23, 2009 - The event was held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, before some 1,000 representatives from the information technologies industry. The Excellence OCTAS was awarded ex aequo to the Groupe Promutuel and the Coop fédérée.
As for the title of IT Personality of the Year 2008, it was awarded to Mr. Charles Mony, president of Creaform. The 2009 edition's theme was "The IT at the hear of innovation", and draw an outstanding number of applications: 146 applications were handed in, in about 20 categories.
About the OCTAS
Organized on an annual basis since 1987, the Concours des OCTAS is a unique opportunity to recognize the achievement of excellence in Quebec's Information Technology industry. Each year our organization rewards individuals, companies or organizations for their creativity, vitality and exceptional contribution to the growth of the industry. Throughout the years, the Concours des OCTAS provided many winners with an outstanding visibility and recognition thanks to this distinguished award.