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9th March 2009

Nitobi Open Sources Complete UI, A Suite of Ajax-Powered User Interface Components

Nitobi open sources Complete UI, its popular suite of Ajax-powered user interface components that significantly improve user experiences for any web application

NitobiVancouverNitobi Inc. announces today that Complete UI–its popular suite of Ajax-powered user interface components–is now available for free. The open source version of Complete UI can be used without charge according to the General Public License (GPL), Version 3 license agreement. Complete UI, including client side JavaScript code as well as the server code for Classic ASP, PHP and Cold Fusion, is publicly available on Google Code and Git Hub. Complete UI is also available for download.

Complete UI is a suite of Ajax-powered components that significantly improve user experiences for any web application. Complete UI is designed to help developers build great user experiences on the web. Powered by Ajax, Complete UI off-the-shelf components save developers the time and effort of building their own UI interactions from scratch. Nitobi components have been popular with Ajax developers since Nitobi Grid and ComboBox first launched in 2005.

“Nitobi’s Complete UI is a powerful set of components,” said Michael Lekse, Vice President of Sales and Services at WebAssist.

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2nd March 2009

WICKSoft Releases Exchange Public Folder Solution For The BlackBerry

WICKSoftOttawaWICKSoft Corporation, the leader in mobile collaboration solutions, has released WICKSoft Mobile Documents for Microsoft Exchange, the latest version of their award- winning solution for the BlackBerry smartphone from Research In Motion (RIM).

In addition to providing document, calendar, and contact access to Microsoft SharePoint and file servers, this latest version gives BlackBerry users a way to access Microsoft Exchange public folders and delegate content from their BlackBerry smartphone. Some of the new features include:

– Create and edit appointments in public and delegate calendars
– Update and create new contacts in Exchange public and delegate folders
– Access to email messages, even if they are no longer on the phone
– View, upload, and download attachments
– Fast and easy ‘one-thumb’ navigation
– Simple installation with no modification to Exchange or BES
– Import and export PIM content
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1st March 2009

Knowledge Network Debuts New Series About Photography

Knowledge NetworkBurnaby – Acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz has captured unforgettable portraits of some of the world’s most well-known personalities, from Mikhail Baryshnikov and Brad Pitt to U.S. President Barack Obama. Premiering on Thursday, April 16 at 10 p.m., the illuminating biography Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens is showcased on Knowledge Network’s newest themed timeslot, “Aperture”. Airing every Thursday at 10 p.m., “Aperture” is a meditation on the compelling power of photography as an art form, and the emotionally-moving views of life – and death – as seen though the camera lens.

Through her work for Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair and Vogue, Annie Leibovitz has produced some of the most iconic images of the last 30 years. While masterful at exposing her photographic subjects, Annie’s own life has been fiercely guarded. In Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens, Annie’s younger sibling, Barbara Leibovitz, turns the camera on her sister. Annie lays bare her artistic process, bringing viewers into her personal journey and the delicate balance she maintains between fame and family. This portrait is an intimate and inspiring look at a woman who has become as iconic as the people she photographs.

The work of another of the world’s pre-eminent photographers is explored on “Aperture” when What Remains premieres on Thursday, April 23 at 10 p.m. Sally Mann is renowned for creating extraordinary artwork that challenges viewers’ values and moral attitudes. She first came to international prominence in 1992 when her enigmatic and provocative photos of her own young children sparked controversy. What Remains examines Mann’s new seminal work: a series of photographs revolving around various aspects of death and decay. As Mann reflects on her own feelings toward death, she continues to examine the boundaries of contemporary photography. Spanning five years and featuring unbridled access to the many stages of her work, this documentary chronicles Mann’s artistic process, providing a rare glimpse of an eloquent and brilliant artist.

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28th February 2009

Bell First To Bring Twitter’s Full SMS Service To Canada

Bell CanadaMississaugaBell and Twitter have announced that Bell Mobility will be the first wireless carrier to offer Canadians full SMS (Short Messaging Service, or mobile text messaging) support for interacting with Twitter.

Twitter is a communication network that enables users to send and receive text based posts of up to 140 characters (known as “tweets”). Updates are displayed on a users profile page at Twitter.com and delivered in real time to those who’ve signed up for them. Twitter updates can also be received through integration with other social networking sites, including Facebook, MySpace, Linkedin (using Twhirl software) or via SMS, RSS or Twittermobile.

“Being the first wireless carrier to offer Canadians Twitter’s fully interactive SMS service underlines our commitment to delivering popular and relevant content to our clients, including the latest social networking applications,” said Andrew Wright, Director of Business Development at Bell Mobility. “Twitter is extremely successful, with millions of people regularly using the service to stay in touch with, family, friends and colleagues every day.”

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28th February 2009

ResQ Announces Strategic Partnerships with RIM and Microsoft

resqToronto – On the heels of Trackberry™, Chad Hughes, President and CEO of ResQ, today announced two critical strategic partnerships enabling managers to efficiently track valuable mobile assets in the field, including critical personnel. ResQ, Canada’s leader of GPS-enabled tracking solutions, has partnered with Waterloo-based Research In Motion (RIM) to develop and promote solutions for the Blackberry®, as well as with Microsoft to provide financing to clients.

“We are now a proud member of RIM’s innovative Blackberry Alliance Program as a System Integrator,” states Hughes. “This deal offers my team access to a unique suite of resources that support our on-going efforts to create and sell tracking applications globally. Our deal with Microsoft allows us to immediately provide attractive financing options to an expanding number of enterprises with large fleets of vehicles or equipment in the field.”
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28th February 2009

Indigo Books And Music Launches New Digital Reading Destination

Chapters IndigoTorontoIndigo Books & Music, Inc. today announced the launch of Shortcovers, a new digital destination that enables people to discover and experience their next great read, on the mobile devices they already own. This new service provides consumers with an easy way to access and read their favorite content on the go.

eBook sales grew nearly 70 percent in 2008, with growth accelerating over 100 percent in the fourth quarter. Shortcovers is an integrated online and mobile service that gives anyone with anshortcovers iPhone™, Blackberry (Storm™, Bold™ and Curve™), or Google Android™ device, instant access to the newest books, hottest authors, and most popular magazines and blogs – as well as new content formats and user-inspired writings such as subway novels.

“We are at a tipping point in the publishing world. People are reading differently–they are reading on screens, in more frequent, shorter sessions–and are accustomed to digital sampling services,” said Michael Serbinis, CIO & EVP of Indigo Books & Music. “Consumer behavior combined with the wide availability and popularity of high quality mobile devices inspired us to create Shortcovers, a destination where consumers can sample for free, purchase what they want, and read their favorite content on the go.”

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27th February 2009

Corel Painter 11 Unveiled

CorelOttawa Corel Corporation has introduced Corel® Painter™ 11, the newest edition of the world’s leading painting and illustration software. With more than 40 new and enhanced features, Painter 11 provides the most inventive drawing and painting tools available, making it the ultimate art studio for those ready to expand their definition of creativity.

Since its inception, Corel Painter has set the standard for painting and illustration software. WithPainter 11 Painter 11, artists can now expand their digital toolset with the most advanced painting and natural media tools available. New pressure-sensitive brushes allow hand and brush to fluidly work as one, producing brushstrokes that are unrivaled in texture and precision. Enhanced drawing tools and customizable media allow users to create distinct art every time.

“The cornerstone of Painter’s success has always been our loyal user community. During the development cycle for Painter 11, we listened closely and carefully to what these talented artists were saying about our product – the features they loved and the new features they needed as they worked with Painter on a day-to-day basis,” said Rob MacDonald, Product Manager for Corel Painter. “With Painter 11, we’ve successfully addressed many of the key areas our users highlighted while also delivering some exciting new features that will further expand artists’ creative options.”

Changing What’s Possible in Art
In developing the newest version of Corel Painter, the Corel team focused on four key areas:

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25th February 2009

Oscar Night Event Featured Livecast And Celebrity Correspondents Armed With Palm Treo Pro Smartphones

livecastVancouver/Beverly Hills – Live video streaming from mobile device pioneer, LiveCast®, and Palm, Inc. teamed to add support for Sunday’s live webcast of “A Night to Make a Difference” Oscar viewing and after-party organized by Leeza Gibbons and Oliva Newton John to promote advocacy, philanthropy and volunteerism and their respective non-profit organizations, the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, and Olivia’s Cancer and Wellness Centre Appeal.

A night focused on giving back, Mr. Chow’s became a “living set” providing the backdrop of the live webcast. Philanthropists, volunteers and stars like Laila Ali, Jessica Biel, Paris Hilton, John Paul Dejoria, Hilary Duff, David Foster, Tony Hawk, Mario Lopez, Holly Robinson, Rodney Peete, Jane Seymour and many others came to help support this special event. Celebrity correspondents toting Palm Treo Pro with LiveCast provided the personal point of view with live video streaming from their Palm Treo Pro smartphones.

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23rd February 2009

E1 Film And TV Content Now Available On iTunes Canada

E1 EntertainmentTorontoE1 Entertainment (“E1”) today announced that its film and television content is now available on the iTunes Store in Canada, the US and the UK. E1 will launch its presence on iTunes with the recent theatrical blockbuster Twilight, which is now available for pre-order in the iTunes Store. Twilight is distributed by E1 in both Canada and the UK, and Summit in the US.

“We are excited to be able to offer film and TV enthusiasts the opportunity to rent or purchase E1 content on iTunes,” said Patrice Theroux, President Filmed Entertainment at E1. “We are expanding our digital offering on a multi territory basis and with iTunes we can provide consumers easy access to our library of films and television programs.”  iTunes customers in the US, Canada and UK can now enjoy a varied selection of E1-distributed new releases and catalogue titles including:
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23rd February 2009

Absolute Announces Computrace Mobile for BlackBerry Smartphones

Absolute SoftwareVancouverAbsolute® Software Corporation, the leading provider of firmware-based, patented, computer theft recovery, data protection and IT asset management solutions, has announced the official launch of Computrace® Mobile for the BlackBerry® platform. The new solution delivers asset management, data protection and geolocation tracking for the popular BlackBerry line of smartphones.

The launch follows a successful beta program that allowed select Absolute customers to test Computrace Mobile for BlackBerry smartphones within their live IT operations. One beta test customer, John D. Halamka, CIO, Beth Israel Deaconess & Harvard Medical School, commented, “I depend on my BlackBerry® to run five different organizations, $100 million in annual budgets, and 800 emails a day. The Computrace Agent enables me to track my Blackberry® via its internal GPS. Also, it enables my staff to track my location to an accuracy of about 20 meters. Over my 60 days of testing, it accurately tracked geolocation 24×7.”

“Our customers have the competitive advantage of being able to manage their laptops, desktops and smartphones from a single portal, helping to reduce operational costs and losses due to theft and inefficient allocation,” said John Livingston, president and CEO of Absolute Software. “We continue to extend our platform to ensure organizations have the visibility and protection they need to get the most from their investments in mobile computing.”
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