24th
October
2012
Absolute® Software Corporation, a Vancouver-based provider of firmware-embedded, persistent endpoint security and management solutions, provided an update on business growth plans. With the recent announcement of Absolute Manage 6.1.2 supporting OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and the soon to be released Windows 8, as well as providing mission critical governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) capabilities with Computrace® 5.12, Absolute is positioned as a clear leader in the convergence of endpoint security and management. Read the rest of this entry »
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24th
October
2012
The recently released iPhone 5 and iOS6 operating system highlighted Apple Passbook as an innovative new feature, promising to relieve users from “searching through your email or fumbling with paper printouts” at checkouts while clicking on the Passbook icon often left you at a landing page where there wasn’t much to do – until now. Toronto-based CardSwap, an online gift card marketplace where consumers earn cash-back and gift card rewards when purchasing gift cards on everything from gas and groceries to clothing and electronics, has announced it has integrated its delivery platform directly with Apple’s Passbook. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Digital Products, National News, New Releases By: Tami | Print This Post
24th
October
2012
While 74% of CEOs say tech-enabled offerings are the future of the media and entertainment industry, they agree emerging markets hold the key to unlocking that potential revenue and growth, Ernst & Young says in a new survey. Opportunity And Optimism: How CEOs Are Embracing Digital Growth (PDF) reveals media and entertainment companies from around the globe unanimously agree that catering their offerings to digital ecosystems, where consumers can interact with content across multiple connected devices, is essential for growth. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Business News, National News, Research Studies By: Tami | Print This Post
24th
October
2012
Change is an inherent characteristic of any organization and like it or not, all organizations must change in order to remain relevant. But it is how change is managed that can be the difference between surviving and thriving in business. Randstad Canada believes that when it comes to change management, leaders must apply a structured approach when implementing successful change management strategies. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Careers, National News By: Tami | Print This Post
24th
October
2012
Bell Media’s Discovery Channel Canada and Insight Productions announced today that principal photography is underway on the first English-language version of the hugely successful Norwegian format Never Do This At Home. It was also confirmed that Teddy Wilson, current co-host of SPACE’s flagship daily entertainment talk show, INNERSPACE, and award-winning comedian Norm Sousa (The Sketchersons), will host the series. In development for the last six months, production on the 13-part series starts this week, shooting primarily on location at a 100-acre property in Brant County, Ontario. Read the rest of this entry »
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24th
October
2012
In response to legitimate questions raised by television production and broadcasting professionals regarding the use of a second-screen while viewing television broadcasts, Evolumedia Group has completed the first of three reports to be co-published with the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and funded by the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC). This status report covers the models, terms of use and growth prospects for the second screen phenomenon which is expanding rapidly due to a combination of massive influx of smartphones, tablets and other mobile personal communications devices into homes as well as the huge popularity of social media. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Business News, Government, National News, Research Studies By: Tami | Print This Post
24th
October
2012
With the release of Halo 4 for Xbox 360 on the horizon, Future Shop is excited to announce opening 61 of its 149 stores across Canada at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2012 for the game’s release. In addition to opening stores early, Future Shop will be celebrating the release by giving away to the first customers an exclusive SteelBook™ case (minimum 10 per store) and downloadable content (DLC) for a customizable multiplayer Spartan IV Gungnir Armour Skin and helmet with Halo 4 purchase at midnight. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Action Adventure, Mature, National News, Upcoming Releases By: Tami | Print This Post
24th
October
2012
Last year, Renown Entertainment set out to create the best skeeball style game experience in the universe. With millions of combined downloads on mobile platforms and a steady stream of new and devoted players, that goal has been achieved. Android fans are responding positively with over ten thousand ratings and an average 4.3 out of 5 score on Google Play. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Casual, Everyone, National News, New Releases By: Tami | Print This Post