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Open Text^TM Corporation announced yesterday that is has entered into an agreement to acquire EasyLink Services International Corporation, a Georgia-based international provider of cloud-based electronic messaging and business integration services, for $7.25 per share in cash, for a purchase price of approximately $310 million, inclusive of debt. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, EasyLink has approximately 550 employees and TTM revenues of approximately $186 million. _{(1) Read the rest of this entry »}

The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (CFHU) have announced that award-winning entrepreneur Ben Casnocha will speak on his New York Times best-selling book, The Start-Up of You! on May 16, 7:00 pm at the MaRS Discovery District. The book is co-authored by LinkedIn co-founder and chairman, Reid Hoffman. Mr. Casnocha will be introduced by Brian Church, Country Manager, Canada and Head of Sales Solutions, North America at LinkedIn. Read the rest of this entry »

Klick Health has launched iCONNECT™, a full suite of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) iOS apps for pharmaceutical sales reps backed by a rock-solid cloud server. iCONNECT™ is designed to meet the marketing, operations, and learning and training needs of all your sales reps. From shrinking sales forces to an increasing desire for digital content, this sophisticated and intuitive suite addresses all of the major concerns facing field sales forces. iCONNECT™ is the largest product launch in Klick Health’s 15 year history. Read the rest of this entry »

Concerned Children’s Advertisers (CCA) today announced the development of a first-ever interactive experience that uses kids’ daily exercise as the sole energy source for playing an online game. The project, which involves equipping youth with a digital pedometer that tracks and uploads their every step, is being tested with a pilot group of 250 kids in communities across Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

Frank Evanshen, CEO of WordLogic Corporation, a Vancouver-based predictive intelligence technology company that markets patented solutions for the mobile, tablet, and desktop computer industry, has announced today it will be demonstrating the new WordLogic Android Mobile App at CTIA Wireless 2012 May 8-10, 2012 in New Orleans. Read the rest of this entry »

Discover, inquire and interact with Shaw’s lineup of products and services as part of a whole new retail experience. The Shaw store at Sunridge Mall in Calgary gives customers the opportunity to connect with specialists and realize the full potential of Shaw’s offerings. Read the rest of this entry »

The Banff World Media Festival has announced that Google will be honored with the prestigious Award of Excellence in Innovation. The Award will be accepted by Google’s Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer, Nikesh Arora, who oversees all revenue and customer operations, as well as marketing and partnerships. Read the rest of this entry »

Dejero, the Waterloo-based creator of the award-winning LIVE+ bonded wireless transmission solutions, has announced that Canada’s largest broadcasters have selected Dejero as their Cellular Newsgathering provider. The Dejero LIVE+ Platform, a diverse line of centrally-managed products, has enabled Canadian broadcasters to increase their live and recorded video content in a reliable, easy-to-use, and cost-effective manner. Read the rest of this entry »

The Haunted House of Horrors, a Halloween haunted attraction located in Kitchener, has officially unveiled its newest promotional vehicle, appropriately titled The Zombie Truck. The vehicle was built from the ground up as a zombie hunting, collection and disposal unit. Read the rest of this entry »

The new Voices iOS app will soon be available for free in the iTunes app store and will allow customers all the functionality of the Voices.com website, including the ability for actors to respond to auditions or check the status of jobs while on the road away from the computer. The app will also allow businesses to search, audition, hire and pay voice talent through their iPhone. Read the rest of this entry »