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7th June 2012

National Survey of CreativeEarners Launches Online

mini-orbyEnglish and French versions of the National Salary Survey of CreativeEarners, produced by RGD and Creative Niche, went live today at CreativeEarners. Canadians working in creative communications are encouraged to complete the survey before July 6. The survey findings will provide valuable insight into the economic profile of the national creative industry. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th June 2012

Canada Comes Out In Force At 15th Shanghai International Film Festival

Telefilm CanadaTelefilm Canada is pleased to announce that Canada’s film industry will be back at the Shanghai International Film Festival for a third year running with an outstanding line-up of 20 films, including one feature—Micheline Lanctôt’s Pour l’amour de Dieu (For the Love of God)—in official competition. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th June 2012

TouchSquid Universal Remote Control App Now Available For Samsung Tab 2 IR Tablet

touchsquidSamsung has expanded the versatility of its Android tablet product line in Q4 of 2011 and Q2 of 2012 by releasing four new budget-friendly tablets with built-in infrared blasters. Of course, such devices are only as good as the apps they run, and although the included Universal Remote Control App that comes with these tablets is quite good, users tend to either love it or hate it. TouchSquid Technology, a small, independent manufacturer of android tablets with built-in IR, has recently released an alternative remote control app for the Samsung Tab 2 IR Tablet. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th June 2012

Matrox Mura Boards Now Compatible with Crestron Control Systems

matroxMontreal company Matrox Graphics Inc. has joined the Crestron® Integrated Partner Program and is working with the control and automation solutions provider to make Matrox Mura MPX Series video wall controller boards compatible across Crestron’s complete line of control system solutions. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th June 2012

UrtheCast Named Digital Alberta’s Best Digital Startup

urthecastUrtheCast is thrilled to announce its recent win at Digital Alberta‘s second annual Digital Alberta Awards. Honouring innovative professionals, the awards ceremony was held at Calgary’s Hotel Arts on June 4, 2012, where UrtheCast was awarded the trophy for ‘Best Digital Startup’. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th June 2012

Mobile Game Chin Up Premieres On The Amazon Appstore

Touch VillageOntario-based mobile game and application publisher Touch Village has announced that their acclaimed action-arcade game, Chin Up, is now available for download on the Amazon Appstore. Chin Up stars Mr. Chin, a nimble construction worker under siege by a torrential downpour of the most bizarre items to ever fall on a construction site, such as a variety of food products, living creatures (fish, dogs, cats, horses), along with a few more gruesome items. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th June 2012

Call For Startups to Pitch Ideas Stampede Style

podium venturesPodium Ventures is kicking off the Calgary Stampede centennial year by sponsoring an event like no other. Eight startups from the Calgary area will be selected to pitch in front of an esteemed panel of judges, win over investors and entertain guests. Keeping true to the spirit of the west, each startup will be given 80 seconds to rope their way to the top, proving why their deal is worthy of the coveted pitch rodeo trophy. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th June 2012

CollectivePOS Launches New Online Industry Resource

collectiveposCollective Point of Sale Solutions Ltd., a Toronto-based payment processor and merchant services provider, has launched a new payment processing industry News Centre on its website, which will provide current, informative industry news to new and existing customers. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th June 2012

Sierra Wireless Unveils World’s Thinnest 4G LTE Embedded Module

sierra wirelessSierra Wireless has introduced the world’s first thin form factor (TFF) embedded wireless module for 4G LTE networks. The AirPrime™ EM7700 embedded wireless module measures only a nominal 2.5 millimeters thick and is designed for use in ultraportable notebooks, tablets, and other devices where thinness is a critical design constraint. Shipments are expected to begin in the second quarter of this year. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th June 2012

Academy of Design Video Game Design & Development Graduating Class Project Showcase

aodtOn June 20th, 2012, Academy of Design Video Game Design & Development July 2012 graduates will be presenting their final project at the Steeles Campus from 6:30-8pm The event takes place at the Academy of Design’s Steeles Campus, located at 2000 Steeles Avenue W. Read the rest of this entry »

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