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Riding the growing worldwide wave of operator interest in Rich Communication Suite-enhanced (RCS-e) service, CounterPath Corporation has officially announced the launch of its own RCS-e softphone client. The company is demonstrating the client during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week. Read the rest of this entry »

As many of you already know, the Oscar® for Achievement in Visual Effects went to the film Hugo, which featured the work of Seneca graduates and professors. Six graduates and professors from Seneca College worked on Martin Scorsese’s 3D children’s adventure, including Professors Mahmoud Rahnama division computer graphics lead and Kenny Tam (division computer graphics supervisor) and graduates Tricia Kim (matchmove artist), John Dinh compositor, Karen Cheng (compositor), and Rickey Verma (compositor). Read the rest of this entry »

Communitech is using the latest technology to help companies find suitable candidates to fill some of the 1,300 specialized tech jobs currently available in Waterloo Region. More than 15 companies will participate in the TechVibe Online Career Fair Tuesday, Feb. 28^thfrom noon until 6 p.m. EST, which will feature virtual booths and enable live conversations between recruiters and candidates. Read the rest of this entry »

EXFO Inc. announced earlier today that a world-leading wireless system vendor has chosen EXFO’s wireless simulator products to ensure that its tier-1 operator customers can deliver high quality of service (QoS) to their subscribers over their wireless networks. This multimillion dollar order is for an EXFO solution that covers the LTE, 2G, 3G and CDMA domains. Read the rest of this entry »

Ontario’s law enforcement leaders today kicked off the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) annual crime prevention campaign with a focus on cybercrimes, joined by corporate sponsors in attendance to support the public awareness campaign. Read the rest of this entry »

Rock Hippo Productions Ltd. has launched the Spectate Update for the popular cartoon style third-person shooter, MicroVolts.   The Spectate Update features an all-new Observer Mode which offers an up-close and personal view of every MicroVolts match, along with new items in the Capsule Machine and the item shop and a new server called “Nickel”.  Read the rest of this entry »

To celebrate the launch of the most anticipated game of 2012, the PWNED team are taking fans to the very heart of the Mass Effect phenomenon. BioWare founders, Dr Ray Muzyka and Dr Greg Zeschuk, talk to show hosts  Sian and Matt about their journey from developing early games like Baldur’s Gate to the likes of Mass Effect 3 and Star Wars: The Old Republic. They also explain the Mass Effect Universe and what players can expect from the latest installment. Read the rest of this entry »

Through its partnership with Microsoft Canada and Children’s Miracle Network, McMaster Children’s Hospital has officially launched the CLICK (Child Life Interactive Computers for Kids) Program. CLICK has been designed to improve the patient experience through the power of play and create a sense of normalcy for children who experience hospitalizations for any length of time. Read the rest of this entry »

Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc. has appointed Michael O’Rourke (Mike) to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Defence and Aerospace (D&A) business unit. Mike brings considerable defence industry and operational experience to Bluedrop. He will head the Defence and Aerospace group with full P&L responsibility as the company enters a period of substantial growth. Read the rest of this entry »

Earlier this week Scott and I went to Nintendo Canada for a luncheon date. Not only were we treated to some great sandwiches and drinks, we got our hands on some of the latest titles for the 3DS. Among the appetizers were Kid Icarus Uprising, Spirit Camera, Tekken 3D Prime Edition, Metal Gear Solid 3D Snake Eater and Resident Evil Revelations – thank you to Matt & Nintendo Canada for the hospitality and generosity. Read the rest of this entry »