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A new “Global Study on Mobility Risks” reveals that corporate mobile devices and the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) phenomenon are rapidly circumventing enterprise security and policies in Canada. Seventy-one percent of more than 400 respondents in Canada agree that the use of mobile devices in the workplace is important to achieving business objectives. But 72 percent also believe that these devices put their organizations at risk—and only half the organizations surveyed have the necessary security controls to address the risk. Read the rest of this entry »

The results are in and the spotlight is on as 12 of the country’s most promising hair and makeup artists get ready for their close-up in the all-new, digital series, Canada’s Best Beauty Talent. With countless coast-to-coast submissions to choose from, Rogers Media and L’Oréal Canada have discovered the crème de la crème of Canadian beauty talent to compete for recognition, prestige, and ultimate beauty stardom. Canada’s Best Beauty Talent premieres April 8 on Best Beauty Talent and will run online every Sunday and Monday night following the television broadcasts of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv. Read the rest of this entry »

TELUS and The Globe and Mail have announced the launch of The Challenge, the second annual contest inviting Canadian small business owners to present their biggest business challenge for the opportunity to win a $100,000 grant from TELUS. Entrepreneurs across Canada are invited to submit entries and be judged by a panel that includes entrepreneurs and small business experts. Read the rest of this entry »

Mood Media Corporation has signed an agreement to acquire US-based multi-sensory branding service provider DMX Holdings, Inc. for US$86.1 million in cash including net debt repaid on closing, subject to certain adjustments for working capital. The equity value of the transaction will be approximately US$53.8 million. Read the rest of this entry »

IGLOO Software, a provider of social business software in the cloud, has announced that International Data Corporation (IDC), a global provider of IT market intelligence, advisory services and events, has selected IGLOO to power their customer community. Read the rest of this entry »

TD is taking comfort and convenience to the next level with the launch of an enhanced version of its popular mobile app, giving online investors increased flexibility by allowing them to place trades on the go using their mobile device. Read the rest of this entry »

EXFO Inc. has announced the launch of the portable version of its iPro Intelligent Network Analysis Probe, which provides telecom, finance, security and IT professionals with a reliable, high-performance capture and data processing  unit  for 10/100 Mbit/s, 1 Gbit/s or 10 Gbit/s Ethernet networks. Read the rest of this entry »

In order for competitive businesses to succeed in today’s economic climate, staffing, recruitment and HR Service provider Randstad Canada encourages organizations to realize the full potential of employees, keep them productive and engaged in order to succeed in today’s economic climate. Read the rest of this entry »

Island Ink-Jet® announced on Friday that the company has entered into agreement with Venngo Inc. to provide better access and pricing on printer ink and toner cartridges to a wider audience. Venngo Inc. is a Canadian provider of discount programs and value-added services for professional associations, employee, and member-based groups. Venngo’s “perks” are available to over one million consumers through their employers, associations, and corporations. Read the rest of this entry »