28th
December
2011
Rugged communications networking solutions designer RuggedCom Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a limited duration shareholder rights plan. The Rights Plan will expire at the close of business on June 23, 2012. Read the rest of this entry »
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27th
December
2011
Throughout 2011, privately-held WatchMojo posted a 75% spike in revenues and broke even for the first time in its operating history by generating over one billion impressions on its multiple distribution platforms. Reaches 50 million consumers per month across its many platforms while serving over 700 million views all-time. Read the rest of this entry »
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23rd
December
2011
TransGaming Inc., a leader in the multiplatform deployment of interactive entertainment, has announced that it is in the late stages of negotiations to acquire the interactive TV assets of a leading games company, including its distribution contracts with service providers and extensive content licenses. Read the rest of this entry »
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23rd
December
2011
Victoria’s GlasseyStrategy has announced that StratPad Plus, the second of its iPad products, is now available in the App Store for $9.99 USD. StratPad Plus helps owners and managers of small businesses create a high-quality summary business plan quickly and easily with a unique step-by-step approach. Read the rest of this entry »
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22nd
December
2011
D-BOX Technologies Inc. and Cineplex Entertainment have announced that Cineplex will exercise its option to equip ten additional theatres with 250 D-BOX MFX Seats. These additional locations bring Cineplex’s total location count to 21 D-BOX equipped theatres representing approximately 520 D-BOX MFX Seats. Read the rest of this entry »
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22nd
December
2011
Due to popular demand, Comwave has followed up on their iPhone and Android Applications with the release of their mobile app for BlackBerry. Comwave’s new Mobile App has eliminated cell phone long distance charges to 57 countries. Available today in BlackBerry App World™ for the US & Canada for $30 per year, users are able to place long distance calls directly through their existing contact lists on their BlackBerry Smartphones, to 57 countries including the USA & Canada. There are no monthly bills and there is a 100-minute free trial available. Read the rest of this entry »
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22nd
December
2011
GameHouse, the gaming division of RealNetworks, has announced that the company is expanding its social game studio to a new office at 712 Yates in Victoria, where it aims to double its staff to at least 45 people by the end of 2012. GameHouse Canada takes an indie approach to game production, encouraging designers to express their creative freedom during game development. The new downtown studio opens on January 16th and will offer its staff several perks including an open and collaborative working environment, a plush gaming and entertainment lounge, creative Fridays, and more. Read the rest of this entry »
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22nd
December
2011
Human resources solutions provider Ceridian Canada Ltd. has launched its Powerpay Mobile payroll application for the Android platform. Powerpay Mobile replicates Powerpay Web’s essential functionality, eliminating the need for a computer, and enabling customers to enter data, preview and process regular and extra payroll runs – all via smartphone. The app is completely secure, requiring three levels of sign-in, and includes support from Ceridian’s Small Business Service Delivery team as well as a Total Satisfaction Guarantee. Read the rest of this entry »
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22nd
December
2011
Kobo has announced several last minute gift ideas just before the start of holiday weekend. Easily give the gift of a great book from Kobo — all from the convenience of your home – and judging from traffic in Langley today, shopping from home is a novel idea. It was next to impossible to get around town just to do errands, let alone shopping. Read the rest of this entry »
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22nd
December
2011
Portlogic Systems Inc., a mobile and Internet software developer and kiosk solutions provider for electronic payments, marketing delivery and community communication systems,today announced Mr. Bruce Maschmeyer has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Read the rest of this entry »
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