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Security technology company McAfee has released findings from the company’s 2012 Holiday Shopping study. The research investigates the online habits, behaviours, interests and lifestyles of global consumers who indicated that they will engage with Internet and mobile devices while shopping this holiday season. In light of these findings, McAfee also exposes the top 12 scams of Christmas that criminals plan to use to rip off Canadians as they shop online and on mobile devices for the holidays.  Read the rest of this entry »

Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K) is pleased to introduce Flight School, a new comprehensive crisis simulation tool that combines H+K communications training experts, customized materials and new proprietary technology. Flight School was developed through a close collaboration between crisis communications professionals, digital strategists and engineers and provides participants in crisis exercises with the opportunity to overcome challenges in a comprehensive, timely and strategic manner. Read the rest of this entry »

Nova Scotia’s knowledge economy is continuing to grow through a new venture between the province of Nova Scotia, IBM and a group of six Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions. Together with the support of the Nova Scotia government and a consortium of 6 universities and colleges, IBM Canada will create its first-ever centre for application services delivery in Canada. IBM Canada will establish a Halifax-based Global Delivery Centre. The province, through Nova Scotia Business Inc., is investing up to $12,240,000 in exchange of up to 500 new highly skilled jobs in Nova Scotia. Read the rest of this entry »

Montreal-based Execution Labs announced that it is taking applications for its unique incubator for independent game developers. The new venture is a first-of-its-kind hybrid game incubator and go-to-market accelerator designed to help teams of experienced game developers create and launch their own games and spin out into startup game studios. The primary focus is on those who wish to develop mid-core and hard-core games for mobile platforms.

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Microsoft Canada Inc. has announced that 52 Partner organizations have been chosen as finalists for the 2012 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards. Partners across Canada submitted over 230 entries into 25 award categories designed to recognize excellence across Emerging Technologies & Innovation, Microsoft Partner Network Competencies, and Marketing, Relationships & Partnering Excellence. Since Microsoft is truly invested into Applications this year, 3 new awards were introduced to the program: Windows 8 Application – Partner of the Year, Windows Phone Application – Partner of the Year, and Windows Azure Application – Partner of the Year. Read the rest of this entry »

Amazon.ca has announced the launch of Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), a new service for third-party sellers that provides access to Amazon’s world-class fulfillment and customer service resources and expertise.  With FBA, sellers of all sizes can choose to have Amazon pick, pack and ship their products directly to customers and offer customers benefits like Amazon’s Free Super Saver Shipping, acclaimed customer service and easy returns for orders placed on Amazon.ca. Read the rest of this entry »

Independent international producer, distributor and licensor of mainly children’s entertainment content DHX Media Ltd. has announced the availability of the fifth season of the hit children’s, animated comedy series, Johnny Test, on Netflix “Just for Kids” in the US. Created by Scott Fellows, Johnny Test follows the zany adventures of an 11-year old boy who serves as the ultimate guinea pig for his two brainiac sisters, Susan and Mary. Netflix “Just for Kids” makes it easier and more fun for kids and families to browse and instantly watch a large selection of kid-friendly TV shows and movies.  In addition to the 26 new half-hour episodes, all previous seasons of Johnny Test are also available for Netflix members to stream instantly.

Absolute^®Software Corporation, a Vancouver-based provider of persistent endpoint security and management solutions for PCs, Macs, iOS, Android, Windows and BlackBerry devices, has announced that it is acquiring the assets of privately-held LiveTime Software, a SaaS and on-premise help desk and IT Service Support Management (ITSSM) provider based in California with locations in the UK and Australia. Read the rest of this entry »

With the holiday countdown ticking, Future Shop is in full force to help combat the gift-giving challenge, deploying the country’s top Product Experts and revealing its secrets to affordable gift-giving for those who always have the latest consumer electronics at the top of their list. Canada’s largest retailer and e-tailer of consumer electronics is also ensuring Canadians get the technology they want without fear of starting the New Year with a budget-breaking hangover, thanks to the new Price Beat Promise, which includes beating online competitor pricing. In time for the holidays, Future Shop is extending* its Price Beat Promise along with its return and exchange policy now through January 6, 2013, assuring the absolute lowest prices this season and zero chance for buyer’s remorse. Read the rest of this entry »

Hexaware Technologies, an American-based provider of IT and BPO services with offices in Mississauga, has announced that it will be hosting a workshop at the TesTrek conference in Toronto, “Agile Testing Innovations in a Distributed World.” Hexaware will hold the workshop on November 8 and will also be a Platinum Sponsor at the event. Read the rest of this entry »