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2nd August 2012

Igloo Expands Global Reach with Multilingual Translation Capabilities

igloo communitiesEnterprise social software company Igloo Software has unveiled the next-generation version of their collaboration suite, including support for multilingual translation. The move breaks the language barrier by enabling international teams to rapidly and accurately translate content in the language of their choice. The additions are part of Igloo’s summer release, called Pearl, and allow employees within an organization to communicate seamlessly regardless of location, time zone, device and now language. Read the rest of this entry »

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2nd August 2012

New Research Shows Impact of Technology on Legal Field

Robert HalfJust as technology has reshaped how we communicate and do business, it also is making a significant impact on the practice of law. A just-released industry report from Robert Half Legal explores how emerging technologies are affecting management strategies in law firms and corporate legal departments, and changing how legal services are delivered. The report, Technology’s Transformation of the Legal Field, is part of Robert Half Legal’s 12th annual Future Law Office project, which also includes video interviews with leaders in the legal profession. Read the rest of this entry »

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2nd August 2012

Sony Imageworks And Animation Studios Going Big At SIGGRAPH 2012

imageworksSony Pictures Imageworks (SPI) and Sony Pictures Animation (SPA), celebrating 20th and 10th anniversaries, respectively, will feature their renowned stable of effects and animation talent August 7 in special “behind the scenes” presentations of blockbuster live-action hits Men in Black 3 and The Amazing Spider-Man and the highly-anticipated animated feature film Hotel Transylvania during SIGGRAPH 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Centre. Read the rest of this entry »

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2nd August 2012

Kijiji Canada Launches Android App

kijiji canadaPopular free, local classifieds site Kijiji has officially unveiled its Android application to help Canadians find or post classifieds listings on the go. With the new Kijiji application, users can now search local classified ads, reply to listings, and post ads with just a few simple taps. The design of the Kijiji Android app makes it easy to buy or sell anything, find a job, adopt a pet, rent an apartment, find a local service, and do so much more on the go. Read the rest of this entry »

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2nd August 2012

Spy vs Spy Shoots Straight To The Top

robots and pencilsRobots and Pencils, together with First Star Software, Inc. and Warner Bros. announced today that the landmark hit “Spy vs Spy” hit #1 as the Top Paid iPhone®/iPod touch® App on Apple’s App Store during its inaugural weekend after its release on July 26, 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

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2nd August 2012

Day One Launches Crowd Funding Campaign Through Indiegogo

Wild Game StudioQuebec-based Wild Games Studio announced today that it is seeking crowd funding through Indiegogo for its much anticipated PC title – Day One. The campaign will run for 22 days, with an ultimate goal of $50,000.00. Read the rest of this entry »

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1st August 2012

Rainmaker Entertainment Announces Shareholder Approval of Sale of Animation Studio

RainmakerRainmaker Entertainment Inc. is pleased to announce that the previously announced proposed sale of certain assets comprising substantially all of Rainmaker’s animation studio assets to Rainmaker Studios Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xing Xing Digital Corporation, was approved by 99.91% of the votes cast in person or by proxy at the special meeting of the Rainmaker’s shareholders held yesterday afternoon. The Transaction, which is expected to close during the fall, remains conditional upon, among other things, the receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

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1st August 2012

Toon Boom Fuels 4 Out of 5 2012 Emmy Nominees For Outstanding Animated Programs

Toon BoomEmmy® Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. is honoured to announce that the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has nominated four animated programs, in what is a category of five nominees, powered by Toon Boom. These animated programs include: Read the rest of this entry »

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1st August 2012

HERO Network App To Locate Missing Children Now On iTunes

hero appVictoria’s WEC Inc. and Media One have released their HERO Network app on iTunes. A free goodwill utility application that allows parents or guardians to securely keep a profile of their children, including pictures and vital statistics (e.g. health conditions) online and on their Smart-phone. In seconds HERO Network allows any guardian to activate a HERO Alert if their child is lost or missing. HERO  Network uses geo-location technology to send an Alert to other HEROES who are within 10 KM/6.21 Miles. Read the rest of this entry »

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1st August 2012

Canadian Cloud Council Announces Roadmap to the Canadian Cloud

Canada Cloud CouncilRobert Hart, President and CEO of the Canadian Cloud Council, announced the launch of their “Roadmap to the Canadian Cloud” today – a national program designed to build a stronger and more collaborative Canadian cloud ecosystem and accelerate Canada’s position as a global leader in the field of cloud computing. Read the rest of this entry »

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