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The latest development in the Shaw Go suite of apps has arrived with the NBA League Pass app on Shaw Go launching first in Canada for Shaw and Shaw Direct customers. Unlocking access to hundreds of out-of-market NBA games from across the continent; the NBA League Pass app on Shaw Go delivers an exceptional NBA experience. Complimentary with an NBA League Pass subscription on Shaw or Shaw Direct, the app lets customers watch both live and playback games on the go with their mobile device up to 48 hours after the game. The league’s schedule of games is also available to browse. Read the rest of this entry »

Xerox has officially introduced ConnectKey™, a software system embedded in Xerox multifunction printers (MFPs) and a set of solutions that respond to an increasingly mobile workforce and the need for more advanced IT security across connected devices. Sixteen ConnectKey MFPs – including the new WorkCentre^® 5800 and 7800 Series – will use the industry’s first embedded security protection from McAfee, giving IT managers more control and peace of mind in “bring your own device” (BYOD) workplaces. ConnectKey MFPs also have an extra layer of security with Cisco’s TrustSec, which protects data paths to and from the devices. Read the rest of this entry »

Espial^® Group Inc., an on-demand TV software and solutions, has announced that Wi-LAN Inc. and Espial, both of which are headquartered in Ottawa, have entered into an agreement that will see WiLAN assist Espial in licensing certain of Espial’s patents related to video-over-IP technology. Read the rest of this entry »

Toronto’s TVphoon has officially launched its Windows 8 app to help users to click less and watch more Internet TV. The company makes it easy for people to watch the best video content on the web in TV format. TVphoon emulates a true TV-like experience, allowing users to passively watch top rated user-generated and professional videos without having to search for the next video. Read the rest of this entry »

Digiflare Inc., a multi-office digital agency that creates connected user experiences across multiple screens, has announced the launch of seven applications for BlackBerry 10 smartphones that are now available for download on the BlackBerry® World™ storefront. Designed for BlackBerry’s highly anticipated BlackBerry 10 new platform, the apps created by Digiflare include: AFP News, CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, The Globe News, theScore, Sportsnet, TuneIn, and YellowPages.ca. Read the rest of this entry »

In an extension of its commitment to helping small businesses thrive, Yellow Pages Group (YPG) is launching a new event series called Shop Local tomorrow. This weekend shopping event is designed to draw awareness to the important role of local shopping in supporting neighbourhood businesses and creating sustainable communities. Read the rest of this entry »

Camcloud, an innovative provider of cloud video monitoring services for homes and small businesses, today announced that it has closed a private seed investment and opened a development office in Ottawa. The new resources will allow Camcloud to accelerate its product development and significantly increase its market reach. Read the rest of this entry »

Electronic Arts Inc. has officially launched Origin™ for the Mac®, a new built-for-platform version of EA’s direct download application for Mac users worldwide. Just as it has for tens of millions of PC users, Origin for Mac will offer fast and safe game downloads for many of the industry’s most popular titles from EA and publishing partners. Origin for Mac delivers many of the same Origin features that have defined the experience for PC users, including cloud storage to save and continue games, social connectivity via friends lists, and more. Read the rest of this entry »

TVO, Ontario’s public educational media organization, is pleased to partner with BlackBerry to offer six TVOKids educational children’s apps for BlackBerry® 10. TVO’s app offerings for BlackBerry 10 come as part of an extensive relationship with BlackBerry built on a shared commitment to inspire young minds through the power of education, and are available affective today as new devices hit Ontario stores. As the most trusted and most educational media brand for children in Canada (Ipsos Reid, 2011), TVO fosters early learning development by creating award-winning, classroom-tested educational resources, including apps for mobile devices and online games and videos. With content that supports the Ontario Curriculum, TVO provides educational resources across a variety of platforms, with more educational apps than any other Canadian broadcaster. Read the rest of this entry »

BlackBerry and Unity Technologies have announced that they are working together to create a Unity deployment add-on product for BlackBerry® 10 smartphones, empowering Unity’s over 1.5 million strong developer community to publish their games on these powerful platforms. The deployment tools will also be available for BlackBerry PlayBook™ tablets when they run the BlackBerry 10 OS. BlackBerry 10 will now be one of the premiere mobile platforms supported by the market-leading Unity engine. The deployment tool is currently in development by Unity Technologies and BlackBerry, and will be released as an add-on option for Unity. Read the rest of this entry »