7th
November
2013
This holiday season, join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang around the table for a (very!) unique Thanksgiving dinner. From pilgrims to popcorn, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving comes to life in this beautifully re-mastered 40th anniversary edition from Loud Crow Interactive. Released in conjunction with the American Thanksgiving, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving magically marries a book-like feel with clever interactive elements, leaving your senses hungry for a second helping. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Digital Products, Everyone, National News, New Releases By: Tami | Print This Post
7th
November
2013
The Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance) continues to grow its interactive On Air Broadcasting capability from Google Hangouts with the addition of the new TechNOW show, a five minute live broadcast of what’s happening within CATA’s innovation and entrepreneurship umbrella. TechNOW will be delivered on line by CATA CEO & Host, John Reid, live every Tuesday at 11 am EST. John will give you a brief summary of technology headlines, including guest interviews with executives who have insights to share on topics affecting enterprise growth. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Associations, Digital Products, National News By: Tami | Print This Post
7th
November
2013
A majority of Canadians polled in a recent Accenture survey will use their personal computers, tablets and smartphones as shopping tools this holiday season. Nearly three-quarters of Canadian holiday shoppers plan to “webroom”, meaning they will research and review items online before purchasing them at a store. Nearly two-thirds (63 percent) will also engage in “showrooming,” which means visiting a store to look for a gift and then buying it for the best price online. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Business News, National News, Research Studies By: Tami | Print This Post
6th
November
2013
PC Financial and TD have announced Ugo™, Canada’s first open mobile wallet to combine multiple payment and loyalty programs in one convenient and secure mobile solution. Canada’s largest retailer, Loblaw Companies Limited has joined as its first retail partner and also brings the PC Plus™ loyalty program into the wallet. Ugo™ will provide Canadians with a more convenient, value-add way to shop and transact with their favourite retailers by allowing users to replace cards from their physical wallet with a simple and secure mobile payment method that automatically links to loyalty programs. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Business News, Digital Products, National News, Upcoming Releases By: Tami | Print This Post
6th
November
2013
Debit and credit card processor Moneris Solutions Corporation has announced the launch of PAYD PRO, Canada’s first debit-enabled mobile payment solution using chip & PIN technology to process payments on the go. PAYD PRO expands Moneris’ small business payment offerings, giving merchants an opportunity to accept debit and credit card payments on the go through chip and PIN, magstripe or contactless technology using their smartphone device anytime, anywhere. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Business News, Digital Products, National News By: Tami | Print This Post
6th
November
2013
Enterprise Information Management (EIM) developer OpenText™ will be kicking off its annual OpenText Enterprise World 2013 conference, November 17-21, 2013, in Orlando, Florida where thought leaders from around the world will converge to discuss the future of EIM. OpenText CEO, Mark J. Barrenechea, will deliver the opening keynote address where he will unveil the company’s much anticipated Project Red Oxygen – the first choreographed release of software in the company’s history that will enable CIOs to transform every line of business by better equipping them to compete in the new information economy. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Business News, Digital Products, Events, National News, Software, Upcoming Releases By: Tami | Print This Post
6th
November
2013
Loyalty and rewards technology and services provider Ackroo Inc. has announced the launch of its online eGift Card solution; an eCommerce solution that enables businesses to offer the purchasing, gifting and reloading of eGift Cards through their own website to consumers. Ackroo eGift Cards can be deployed as an independent online solution or integrate with a business’ existing Ackroo Gift Card and Loyalty Program. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Business News, Digital Products, National News, New Releases By: Tami | Print This Post
5th
November
2013
The Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo (Calgary Expo) has announced that it is expanding to become a four-day show in 2014.The second largest all-ages pop culture convention in Canada will feature celebrity icons from all facets of pop culture, including comics, sci-fi, horror, fantasy, cartoons, anime, and gaming. Now with four-days of sensory overload fans can feed their inner geek with even more celebrity Q&A panels, autograph & photograph sessions, exhibitors, and workshops. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Events, National News By: Tami | Print This Post
5th
November
2013
Join the CanWIT BC chapter for the November Breakfast Club on November 27th as they host Brenda Lautsch, who will lead a discussion based on her book, CEO Of Me: Creating A Life That Works In A Flexible Job Age. Brenda’s aim is to help individuals understand how to manage work-life challenges and flexibility. This session will include both an overview of her publication, an interactive discussion and exercises. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Associations, Careers, Education, Events, National News By: Tami | Print This Post
5th
November
2013
Sierra Wireless has announced the launch of the latest additions to the AirPrime® HL Series of embedded wireless modules for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. The new AirPrime HL modules include satellite navigation support and are the smallest embedded wireless modules (22 x 23 mm) to be completely interchangeable across 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies. They provide device manufacturers with the ability to serve different regions, across multiple network technologies, with one device design. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Business News, National News, New Releases, Peripherals By: Tami | Print This Post