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BCIC – New Ventures has named the 25 companies moving on to Round 3 of its competition. These companies will now be paired up with team mentors and will participate in the mentors’ panels and seminars. The Round 3 submission deadline is August 8th and the top 10 companies moving on to Round 4 will be announced on September 4th. Read the rest of this entry »

In a milestone for Canadian television, Shaw Direct is the first direct-to-home provider in Canada to use adaptive streaming technology to deliver On Demand content directly to set-top boxes. With the launch of Online Video On Demand last April, Shaw Direct customers can already access many of their favourite titles On Demand through their web browser. Read the rest of this entry »

Digital communications may once have been the domain of the young, but Canada’s senior citizens are increasingly crossing the digital divide, according to new research from Revera, a Canadian seniors’ accommodation, care and services.  Read the rest of this entry »

On-demand TV software and solutions provider Espial has announced that the Espial TV Browser has been selected to power new Sharp^® AQUOS^®LED TVs in Japan, China, and North America, offering consumers the most advanced Smart TV Web experience based on the open source momentum of WebKit and HTML5. Read the rest of this entry »

Innovative motion technology developer D-BOX Technologies Inc. has announced its first agreement with Luxor Cinema Chain, the fourth largest theatre circuit in Russia, for the installation of 141 D-BOX MFX Systems in six locations. This agreement marks the first sale of D-BOX MFX Systems for commercial theatre use in Russia and will also generate licensing fees payable to D-BOX in accordance with the systems’ utilization. Read the rest of this entry »

The CATAAlliance has announced the expansion of its National Diversity initiative with Springboard Enterprises, the premier venture capital catalyst for women-led businesses in the U.S. The U.S.-Canadian partnership aims to highlight the common interests between Canada and the U.S. regarding new models and opportunities for venture capital funding and mentorship for tech start-ups, with a focus on women-led companies. Read the rest of this entry »

OfVancouver is a local luxury guide curated by experts and features lifestyle topics such as real estate, food, drink, and premium products. The iPad application will be offered in both English and Chinese, tailored for the most discerning residents and newcomers. The iPad application, created by  Vancouver start-up OfCity Guide Inc. and Flat World Applications, will be available internationally this September. Read the rest of this entry »

Toronto based brand experience agency Immersion Media is pleased to announce their recent acquisition of The Eventrix Partnership, a national leader in large-scale Event Production and Public Relation services. Read the rest of this entry »

Bell Aliant Inc. is taking its first step into community TV programming with the launch of Community One, its new Atlantic Region Community Channel. The new channel gives a fresh perspective on the people, places and events that make the Atlantic Provinces unique. Read the rest of this entry »

Trend Micro Incorporated has released a new threat report that identifies an Automatic Transfer System (ATS) which allows cybercriminals to breach bank security measures and clean out a victims’ bank accounts without leaving signs of criminal activity. Read the rest of this entry »