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QA on Request, a new software testing company is officially open for business. The company uses a unique model that combines the power of crowdsourcing with the strength of an internal team of professional testers to offer round the clock testing services to web, software, and video game development companies. Read the rest of this entry »

A new study from BMO Bank of Montreal reveals that 71 per cent of Canadian women would become their own boss if they had the opportunity, and eight in ten women say that having access to role models or mentors would be a key ingredient to their success as business owners. In addition, one-quarter say that balancing work and life as a ‘mompreneur’ would be a challenge. Read the rest of this entry »

Canadian-based enterprise software development firm Devolutions has launched a major update to its flagship product Remote Desktop Manager, allowing users to safely, efficiently and simply manage remote connections and virtual machines – whether they’re across the street, or on the other side of the world. Read the rest of this entry »

Teachers College Press is pleased to announce the publication of Professional Capital: Transforming Teaching in Every School, the newest book from best-selling education authors, Andy Hargreaves and Michael Fullan. Co-published with the Ontario Principals’ Council, Professional Capital promises to be the most important collaboration yet by Hargreaves and Fullan, both of whom are recognized internationally at the highest levels as experts on teaching and educational change. This book is so different, TC Press has not revealed the title and its central idea until today. Read the rest of this entry »

The Princeton Review has announced their “Top Schools to Study Video Game Design for 2012,” ranking the Game Design Program at the Art Institute of Vancouver as number five on the top 10 of the list for undergraduate schools. This is The Art Institute of Vancouver’s third appearance on the list and the only school from Canada included in the top 10. Read the rest of this entry »

Interactive Studio Management, an agency representing independent game developers, has opened its first Canadian office in Vancouver and added local dealmaker, Sean Murch, to its list of agents.  Previously in charge of central development for EA Sports, Sean’s 20 years of experience in the traditional and interactive entertainment sectors make him a perfect fit for ISM. Read the rest of this entry »

comScore, Inc. has released the 2012 Canada Digital Future in Focus report. This annual report examines how the prevailing trends in general web usage and demographics, social media, online video, digital advertising, mobile and search are defining the current Canadian marketplace and provides insight into what these trends mean for the year ahead. Read the rest of this entry »

Exfo has launched new EXFO Connect functionalities that streamline network deployment workflow and procedures. EXFO Connect is a suite of cloud-based software applications designed to interoperate with EXFO’s large established base of smart test platforms, transforming independent instruments into productive solutions. Read the rest of this entry »

Investintech has announced the release of the all-new, Sonic PDF Creator 3.0. Sonic is a high quality PDF creation software program that allows users to both edit and create secure PDF documents all in one place. Read the rest of this entry »

3D animation and visual effects software developer Side Effects Software has announced the release of Houdini 12 with a wealth of new features and performance enhancements that make it easier for CG artists to accomplish more and iterate faster.  Read the rest of this entry »