5th March 2013

JustSystems Announces XMetaL Author Enterprise 8

just systemsJustSystems, an international developer of XML editor solutions with a Vancouver location, has announced today the release of XMetaL Author Enterprise 8.0, the company’s award-winning XML editor for structured authoring. Combined with the power of DITA 1.2, XMetaL Author Enterprise 8.0 xml editor expands content reuse potential for authors and ensures that the process of content creation contributes to the timely market release of products. In version 8.0, XMetaL Author Enterprise features an enhanced user interface with menus, toolbars, dialog boxes, styling, and editing behaviors that hide DITA complexity and ensure rapid adoption of this important standard. XMetaL also offers a robust and easy-to implement multi-channel publishing solution for DITA. Read the rest of this entry »

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5th March 2013

Silanis e-Sign Enterprise 5.0 Leads To Wider Industry Adoption Of E-Signatures

silanisEnterprise electronic signature solutions developer Silanis has announced the release of version 5.0 of its award-winning e-signature solution e-Sign Enterprise™. Release 5.0 delivers ease of use and fast and efficient integration, top requirements in an enterprise e-signature solution for organizations of all sizes. Processing greater than 100,000 consumer and business transactions daily, including the highest volume implementations, e-Sign Enterprise is the solution used by JP Morgan Chase, RBC Royal Bank, US Bank, 21st Century and the US General Services Administration and the entire US Army. Read the rest of this entry »

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5th March 2013

Shaw And Corus Exchange Channels And Cash

shaw-newShaw Media today announced it has entered into a number of agreements with Corus Entertainment Inc. to strategically optimize its portfolio of specialty channels. In a series of transactions, Shaw has agreed to sell to Corus its interest in ABC Spark, Historia and Series+. Separately, Corus will sell its 20 per cent interest in Food Network Canada to Shaw. As a result of these transactions, Shaw will receive net proceeds of approximately $95 million in cash. Read the rest of this entry »

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5th March 2013

N-able Technologies Debuts Mobile Device Management Module

n-able technologiesN-able Technologies, a Toronto-based developer of remote monitoring and management (RMM) and service automation software, today announced the immediate availability of N-central 9.1, an award-winning managed IT services platform that easily scales and supports hybrid IT environments and mobile devices, as well as Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. Offered as an upgrade to N-able partners with active maintenance and support, N-central 9.1 features a number of innovations. These include a new Mobile Device Management (MDM) module for Apple and Android devices, deeper integration with Autotask and ConnectWise professional services automation (PSA) software, and new MSP Automation objects, policies and enhancements to Automation Manager. Read the rest of this entry »

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5th March 2013

Applying Super Ideas With Augmented Reality

ad-dispatchEver wanted to sling webs like Spider-Man or picture yourself next to The Incredible Hulk? Now you can, thanks to the latest mobile applications from Halifax-based Ad-Dispatch. The company is building the next generation of interactive advertising and promotion for the corporate world with emerging technology known as Augmented Reality. Founded in 2000, the company has recently become a leader among a few specialized North American companies working to apply Augmented Reality applications to every day consumer products. Read the rest of this entry »

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5th March 2013

Metafore Opens New Toronto Office

metaforeIT solution provider Metafore Technologies Inc. has announced the relocation of its Greater Toronto Area office to one of Toronto’s bustling business districts. Metafore’s new 20,000 square foot building, located at 830 Dixon Road, is minutes from the Toronto Congress Center, Pearson International Airport and other city landmarks. Its proximity to major highways and transit paths will provide easy and convenient accessibility for clients, business partners, and employees. Read the rest of this entry »

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5th March 2013

DHX Media Appoints Peter Byrne As CEO Of Copyright Promotions Licensing Group

dhx-newDHX Media Ltd. has appointed Peter Byrne as the new CEO of its wholly owned licensing company Copyright Promotions Licensing Group (CPLG). CPLG has a renowned reputation in the licensing business, managing the licensing and merchandising rights for some of the leading entertainment, sports and consumer goods brands, including clients such as 20th Century Fox, Activision, Dreamworks Animation, Saban Brands, St Andrews Links and the Rugby Football Union. Read the rest of this entry »

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5th March 2013

The Creative Group Survey Indicates Calibre of Independent Creative Talent On The Rise

the creative groupThe freelance talent pool has grown stronger, a new survey suggests. Nearly seven in 10 (69 per cent) of advertising and marketing executives interviewed by The Creative Group said the calibre of independent creative professionals has increased in the last five years; among those, 22 per cent said it has increased significantly. Respondents cited “access to specialised skills or knowledge” as the greatest benefit of using freelancers. These findings and additional information, including tips for working with freelancers and questions to consider before pursuing a consulting career, are accessible in a new infographic from The Creative Group, a specialised staffing service for interactive, design and marketing professionals.  Read the rest of this entry »

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5th March 2013

Bell Media And Toyota Canada Take the Sophisticated Route In Original Online Series Refined

bell mediaBell Media and Toyota Canada Inc. announced today their collaboration on the exclusive original online series Refined available now at Discovery’s web site. Hosted by Patrick McMurray, owner of Toronto culinary hot spots Starfish and The Ceili Cottage, Refined follows one man’s search for sophisticated luxury. The 12-episode series rolls out once-per-week on Mondays until June 15. Read the rest of this entry »

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5th March 2013

iGO3D Research Findings Released to Help Game Developers Launch Effective Titles

igo3dThe immersive game industry stands on the cusp of dramatic change following two years of specialized research conducted by Interactive Games Ontario 3D (iGO3D), an alliance of Ontario universities and leading game companies launched in early 2011. With total funding valued at C$635,000, iGO3D’s findings include everything from developing a better understanding of stereoscopic 3D (S-3D) gaming to pioneering new techniques in S-3D visual game design. Read the rest of this entry »

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