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New mobile applications launched by the Government of Canada will encourage Canadians from coast to coast to coast to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee and learn more about Canada’s traditions, history and institutions. The Crown in Canada iPhone application and mobile site were launched today by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, as part of Diamond Jubilee week. Blackberry and other mobile platform users can access The Crown in Canada content that is optimized for mobile use at m.CanadianCrown.gc.ca. Read the rest of this entry »

Dell Canada and Fongo have announced the launch of their new mobile app, Dell Voice – a free to download full feature VoIP phone alternative that may help Canadians save money on their mobile phone bills. Users of Android and iOS devices can now avoid costly long-distance charges and daytime calling restrictions from their wireless carrier by receiving and placing calls to landline and mobile phones using Dell Voice on your existing WiFi or data connection (3G/4G) to make and receive calls, so data charges may apply when using this service. Read the rest of this entry »

Quebec’s EXFO Inc. has announced that the company will be participating at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2012 this  February 27^th through March 1^st in Barcelona, Spain. Visitors at booth 1G55 (Hall 1) will discover EXFO’s unique mobile network solution, covering the complete network lifecycle, from R&D and deployment, to monitoring and troubleshooting. Products on display will include the full range of analysis and monitoring solutions for 2G/3G/LTE networks, as well as EXFO’s advanced handheld field-testing solutions. Read the rest of this entry »

QuickPlay Media Inc., a provider of managed solutions for the distribution of premium video to IP-connected devices, today announced it is powering myTV – the first mobile TV service from Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). TVB is one of the largest producers of Chinese programming in the world. Read the rest of this entry »

Backbone magazine and The Alpha Exchange are excited to launch the Start Me Up Innovation Campaign. The Alpha Exchange Innovation Campaign is about finding inspired Canadian technology ideas, and helping entrepreneurs bring those ideas to the marketplace. The product or service can focus on any sector and use any type of technology. Read the rest of this entry »

Le Huffington Post Quebec, the second French language version of The Huffington Post, goes live today. The site features HuffPost’s unique combination of original reporting, aggregation, a leading edge commenting forum, pioneering social engagement tools, and a vibrant platform for a wide range of bloggers to contribute. The announcement was made today by Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, and Graham Moysey, general manager of AOL Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

Competitive gaming website Virgin Gaming and NOS Energy Drink have reached a partnership agreement making NOS® Energy Drink the official energy drink of Virgin Gaming.   Through the relationship, NOS fans, gamers and NOS Rewards Series members will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive sponsored tournaments powered by the Virgin Gaming platform.  NOS Energy Drink will execute retail promotions, including an array of Virgin Gaming rewards and special tournament entries for participants. Read the rest of this entry »

Distribution360 has licensed marblemedia’s Splatalot  (26 x 30’) to Disney XD. The deal is for the UK version of the show, which is hosted by popular comic duo Dick and Dom. The series is set to air this spring in over 100 countries in Eastern and Central Europe, Middle East and Africa. Read the rest of this entry »

The 7th Annual Vancouver Women in Film Festival 2012 (VWIFF), presented by Women In Film & Television Vancouver (WIFTV), celebrates the kick off on International Women’s Day commencing Thursday, March 8 to Sunday, March 11, with the Women In Film & Television International (WIFTI) short film spotlight screenings on March 8. All events take place at the Vancity Theatre, which is located at 1181 Seymour Street in Vancouver. Tickets are on sale now. Read the rest of this entry »

Roaring Penguin Software Inc., developers of the CanIt line of anti-spam and e-mail archiving solutions, have announced that they will be supporting the Level Platforms Managed Services Education and Collaboration Road Show 2012.  Level Platforms is a global leader in remote monitoring and management solutions for managed service providers (MSPs).  The Level Platforms Road Show covers 17 global cities, including 13 cities in the USA and four in the UK and Ireland. Read the rest of this entry »