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Each year, over 200 million people worldwide anticipate the arrival of the IKEA Catalogue. This year starting August 13, IKEA enthusiasts will be treated to even more inspiration on every page and new interactive functions that enhance the experience of the IKEA Catalogue. When holding a smartphone or tablet over a page, users are able to access films about IKEA products, experience 3D models, look behind closed doors with an x-ray function or change the curtains and get creative. To access the bonus material, download the IKEA App to smartphones or tablets or see everything by visiting the IKEA Canada website.
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Cyborg Trading, a startup that develops automated trading technology for financial firms, was able to be in the right place at the right time to build the business thanks to a ‘soft landing’ program recently introduced by the Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) in concert with Communitech. With financial support to take critical staff to New York, Cyborg Trading was able to close a $2 million equity round with Canadian investors, garner two long-term deals valued at close to $200,000 per year, attend a key trade show and gain market intelligence from being at the core of ‘the city that never sleeps’. Read the rest of this entry »

OpenText™ has announced that Home Trust Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Home Capital Group Inc. and one of Canada’s largest federally regulated trust companies, has selected OpenText to support the company’s future growth strategy and operational excellence and efficiency initiatives. By deploying OpenText’s leading Enterprise Information Management (EIM) solutions, Home Trust will completely digitize the over five million documents it receives per year and streamline its internal loan application processes. Read the rest of this entry »

A new Card Services company driven by a team of experienced industry professionals has come together to bring transparency, honesty and integrity to the card services business, and to create a new standard for the industry in Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

MasterCard Canada has made its first public release of insights from SpendingPulse, a product of MasterCard Advisors, which highlights total retail sales – across all payment forms including cash and cheque – as well as sales in four key retail categories: e-Commerce, Grocery, Department Stores and Gasoline. Read the rest of this entry »

Scotiabank and SHOP.CA have announced a new exclusive rewards opportunity for the increasing number of Canadians who do their shopping online. From now until December 31, 2012, Scotiabank customers will earn extra SHOP.CA Rewards when making purchases at SHOP.CA using their Scotiabank credit or debit card. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver’s macProVideo.com has announced the purchase of Toronto-based online software training website, AskVideo.com. The deal includes AskVideo.com‘s full catalogue, brand, and other operational assets. Read the rest of this entry »

Canadian group buying site WagJag has announced the asset acquisition of Yellow Media Inc.’s Deal of the Day business. This transaction will increase WagJag’s subscriber list and provide additional reach for its merchants. This acquisition adds to WagJag’s appeal among local and national businesses and allows it to position itself favourably to develop new services for merchants and bring more offers to its growing membership base. Read the rest of this entry »

Blue Ant Media CEO Michael MacMillan has announced management changes following the merging of the company’s recently acquired High Fidelity HDTV and GlassBOX Television under Blue Ant Media. Robb Chase continues as COO, Blue Ant Media where he is responsible for corporate development and will work closely with the Television & Digital management team in support of their efforts. Read the rest of this entry »

Export Development Canada (EDC) has joined the Startup Canada National Tour, bringing a global trade perspective to the coast-to-coast effort to support and expand Canada’s entrepreneur sector. EDC personnel will participate in a number of tour events to meet with export-minded entrepreneurs. Read the rest of this entry »