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Predictive intelligence technology developer WordLogic (CTIA Booth Number #3727), a Vancouver company that creates patented solutions for mobiles, tablets and desktops, has again expanded the boundaries of predictive text input with the launch at CTIA Wireless 2013 of its latest ground breaking intelligent messaging solution – WordLogic Reach. The new, patent-pending technology allows users to add context-aware information into messages, emails and forms without needing to switch through other apps or search their devices. WordLogic Reach intelligently accesses information from other apps, such as contacts, location, calendar entries, images, bookmarks and more – adding detailed information and web links with the minimum of effort. Read the rest of this entry »

Ninety filmmaking teams from across Canada applied to CineCoup with a two-minute trailer as part of the CineCoup Film Accelerator: a disruptive new model for indie filmmakers to develop, market and finance their feature films. Over the course of 15 weeks, they have advanced through a competitive selection funnel by completing tough weekly missions that are designed to package their projects and build audience support on the CineCoup social web platform. The Top 10 projects were optioned for development.  Read the rest of this entry »

Avanade, a global business technology solutions and managed services provider, has released results from a global survey (PDF) on adoption of social collaboration technologies by 4,000 end users and 1,000 business and IT decision-makers in 22 countries. Data from the research shows that the majority of businesses are using social networking technologies in the enterprise. Read the rest of this entry »

A major report released today by Canada’s Science, Technology and Innovation Council (STIC) has concluded that Canada continues to tread water as a mid-level performer in science, technology, and innovation (STI) and is calling for Canada to aim higher and aspire for global leadership on key STI measures. The State of the Nation 2012 report, Canada’s Science, Technology and Innovation System: Aspiring to Global Leadership – the third public report from STIC – charts progress from a baseline set in 2008 and compares Canada’s performance to global science, technology and innovation leaders. Read the rest of this entry »

Scientists, engineers and students at universities across the country will receive significant support from the Government of Canada through the Discovery Grants, scholarships and fellowships. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology) announced 3,808 research awards that will advance research in a full range of fields in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read the rest of this entry »

Wmode is pleased to announce the next version of Ingage, which will be targeted at cable operators, set-top box manufacturers and connected TV markets. Ingage, an essential customer self-care app, is aimed at driving consumer loyalty and reducing customer care costs. Designed with the core values of providing an intuitive customer care approach, Ingage gives users an unprecedented experience with their service providers across smart phones, tablets, set-top boxes and other connected devices. Read the rest of this entry »

Graphic designers provide an essential service for marketing and advertising activities in just about every industry. Operators develop visual displays, from product packaging to advertisements, across all visual media. Unfortunately for industry operators, a reliance on advertising expenditure has contributed to relatively slow growth in the five years to 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

Instacom Software blends the world of instant messaging, file sharing and file storage into a secure eco-system delivered from the end users IT environment. The cross-platform software finally unifies communication across all desktop and mobile devices for corporate organizations with strong security policies and encryption. With features such as GPS location mapping, mid-conversation transition amongst devices, and Centralized Administration and Reporting panels for compliance; Instacom is truly the only way to communicate in today’s growing mobile computing era. D2M Software offers trials of the program through Instacom’s website. Organizations can try the revolutionary software first hand with up to 5 users for 14 days, with no commitment or upfront fee. Read the rest of this entry »

Unity Technologies, provider of the Unity multi-platform engine and development tools, is pushing the democratization of game development further than ever before by making its basic mobile tools completely free to independent developers and small studios. Starting today, Unity’s gigantic indie developer community can publish their games and apps to iOS and Android in the build menu. Publishing options for additional supported mobile platforms, such as BlackBerry and Windows Phone 8, will be included at no additional cost once they are released. Read the rest of this entry »

According to a new report by BuddeComm available from Research And Markets, the digital entertainment market is now worth billions of dollars in revenue and is currently being driven by the growing uptake of smart phones and touchscreen tablets. From updating social networks, browsing interesting websites, watching online videos, downloading and listening to music, trialling new apps and participating in games and gambling – the online and mobile platforms now offers a myriad of services based on entertainment.   Read the rest of this entry »