• Village Gamer

  • Genetec Unveils Its Plans for Cloud-Based Video Surveillance

14th November 2012

Genetec Unveils Its Plans for Cloud-Based Video Surveillance

genetecMontreal-based Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, today unveiled its plans for bringing physical security software to the cloud. In conjunction with a strategic multi-year alliance with Microsoft Corp., Genetec is developing true, reliable, hosted security solutions including Video Surveillance, Access Control and License Plate Recognition (LPR) as a Service that will be built on Microsoft’s Windows Azure cloud-computing platform. The new cloud-based security solutions will combine the strength of Genetec’s unified security platform with the global reach, scalability, and reliability of Windows Azure. Following an aggressive development schedule, Genetec is planning on delivering its first cloud-based service offering in the first half of 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Business News, Digital Products, National News, New Releases, Software By: | Print This Post Print This Post

14th November 2012

Intuit Launches ‘Love Our Local Business’ to Help Entrepreneurs Succeed

intuitA little love goes a long way. To help small businesses survive and thrive in a tough economy, Intuit Inc. will grant a wish a day, valuing up to $5,000 each, to 15 businesses through its Love Our Local Business program this holiday season. Small businesses in the United States and Canada can submit their wishes at Love Our Local Business and then rally their fans to vote for their submissions. Intuit will fulfill one wish a day from December 3rd to 21st. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Business News, Contests, National News, Research Studies, Software By: | Print This Post Print This Post

14th November 2012

iNTERFACEWARE Announces Superior Integration Engine

interfacewareiNTERFACEWARE™, a Toronto-based software provider committed to simplifying healthcare integration, has announced Iguana 5.5, the newest version of its powerful healthcare integration engine. The updated release builds upon the successful introduction of the Iguana Translator, an innovative development environment, and provides new options to organizations looking to streamline workflows, increase productivity and overall efficiencies while enhancing patient care. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in National News, New Releases, Software By: | Print This Post Print This Post

14th November 2012

Study of Canadian Families And Television In The Digital Age

movie orbyVia Canada Media Fund: Not only is TV not endangered, but it also has a unifying social impact on the nuclear family across the country. This is the main conclusion of a cross-Canada study—Are the Kids All Right? (PDF 2MB) —on the television viewing habits of families with at least one child aged between 9 and 12 years. The study was conducted by a team of researchers led by André H. Caron, professor of communications at the Université de Montréal and Director of the Centre for Youth and Media Studies (CYMS). An Executive Report on the study is also available for download (PDF 508KB). Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in National News, Research Studies By: | Print This Post Print This Post

14th November 2012

Big Trouble In The Big Apple For The Secret World

funcomThe biggest update yet for Funcom’s modern-day massively multiplayer online game ‘The Secret World’, is just around the corner and will be hitting the game servers soon. ‘Issue #4: Big Trouble in the Big Apple’ is the fourth major content update since the game launched just four months ago, and it introduces an impressive assortment of new content and gameplay mechanics for players to discover. Today Funcom is excited to share with you a brand new preview video, narrated by Game Director Joel Bylos, providing a unique look at what is coming in this massive update:
Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Mature, National News, RPG - MMORPG, Upcoming Releases By: | Print This Post Print This Post

13th November 2012

Google Canada And Communitech Collaborate To Support Canadian Start-Ups

google canadacommunitechGoogle Canada and Communitech have announced a partnership to help mentor and grow a new generation of successful Canadian-led technology companies. As part of today’s announcement, Google Canada and Communitech will be opening a new digital collaboration space, as a place for mentoring and hosting start-ups in the early stages of their involvement with Communitech’s Hyperdrive initiative. Located adjacent to both the Hyperdrive and Google Kitchener-Waterloo offices, this new space will be used in part to connect startups to Google’s Global Entrepreneurial Network and Google Developer Network, as well as to startup initiatives around the world. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Associations, Business News, Careers, National News By: | Print This Post Print This Post

13th November 2012

CBC Television Launches 2013 Winter Schedule

CBCCBC has announced its 2013 winter broadcast season, showcasing a brand new Canadian one-hour crime drama and a roster of home grown hits. With buzz-worthy new programming and some fresh new faces, combined with and a strong slate of established Canadian favourites, CBC Television offers a dynamic and entertaining line-up this winter season. Read the rest of this entry »

Currenty 2 Comments - Share Your Thoughts

posted in National News By: | Print This Post Print This Post

13th November 2012

CRTC Invites Canadians To Join Online Discussion Regarding Wireless Code

CRTCThe Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has launched an online discussion to facilitate broader discussion among Canadians on a new code for wireless services, such as cellphones and other personal mobile devices. This discussion is part of a proceeding that will include a public hearing beginning on February 11, 2013, in Gatineau, Quebec. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Events, Government, National News By: | Print This Post Print This Post

13th November 2012

Learning History Through Filmmaking

Canada's HistoryWhat do you get for your 145th birthday?  How about a fresh young take on Canada.  Every year, more than 110,000 students showcase their history projects at Heritage Fairs across the country.  Canada’s History Society along with Great-West Life and the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Take Charge program, encouraged students across Canada to film and re-enact historical milestones that mattered most to them and their community.  Through Canada’s History Young Citizens program, two hundred students embraced the challenge and brought history in their towns and cities to life through filmmaking. Read the rest of this entry »

Currenty 2 Comments - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Contests, Education, Events, National News By: | Print This Post Print This Post

13th November 2012

Michel Roy To Stay On As Chairman Of Telefilm Canada Board

Telefilm CanadaThe Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, has announced that the federal government has renewed Michel Roy’s mandate as Chair of Telefilm Canada‘s Board for five years. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Government, National News By: | Print This Post Print This Post

  • Archives

  • Subscribe to our Newsletter


  • Select a list:

  • GWEN Radio
  • Gamers Giving Back