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The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has transformed into an industry-focused research and technology organization. The refocused NRC will work with Canadian industries to bridge technology gaps, helping build a more innovative Canadian economy. For close to 100 years, NRC has been the primary federal vehicle for R&D performer and has engaged the world’s most pressing challenges. In the past, NRC researchers have brought forward breakthrough inventions like radar, the black box (used by the aerospace industry and beyond), canola and a vaccine for meningitis to the world. Now, NRC is refocusing in order to better serve Canadian businesses, helping them to compete in the global marketplace against the world’s most innovative companies. Read the rest of this entry »

New Jersey developer StrikeForce Technologies, Inc., a company that specializes in the prevention of cyber theft and data breaches, and Toronto-based Solantus Inc., a company that focuses on the delivery of innovative “best in class” technologies for security, cloud and virtualization throughout Canada, have announced today that they have agreed to terms on a distribution partnership that will provide Canadian businesses with powerful new tools to prevent cybercrime. Read the rest of this entry »

Enghouse Interactive, developer of the most comprehensive portfolio of interaction management solutions, has announced the availability of version 5.0 of the Enghouse Interactive Quality Management Suite. Highlights of Enghouse Interactive Quality Management Suite version 5.0, formerly known as the CallRex Quality Management Suite, include tighter integration of the elements of the suite, unified search and reporting, expanded interaction recording and monitoring capabilities, and improved system alerting. Read the rest of this entry »

Global publisher and developer Budge Studios has teamed with DHX Media to bring the fun and entertainment of Caillou to preschoolers everywhere. The first of its kind, Caillou House of Puzzles is a unique interactive jigsaw puzzle game for children 2-6 years old available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Through Caillou’s creative imagination, kids get to play and learn about their world at home. With added elements from the popular TV show, players are provided with an innovative game that gives a fresh outlook on the classic pastime. Read the rest of this entry »

QuickMobile, a Vancouver-based provider of mobile event app solutions, has closed a $3.2 million round of funding led by existing investors, BDC IT Venture Fund and Vancity. The infusion of capital will allow QuickMobile to add the resources required to meet the unprecedented demand for its new multi-event mobile app platform and continue its international expansion. This funding follows $2.6 million of equity investments received in 2011 from angel investors and Vancity, and a $3.3 million round led by BDC IT Venture Fund in 2012. In addition, the company has recently added several members to its senior leadership team, including industry veterans in marketing, services, and product management. Read the rest of this entry »

The 2013 Canadian Telecom Summit is pleased to announce that The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture), will address The Summit on Wednesday, June 5. Minister Paradis has spoken at our past two events; we are honoured to have him return to deliver the conference closing keynote speech this year. He joins a cadre of 70 industry leaders addressing Canada’s most important gathering of the information and communications technology industries. Read the rest of this entry »