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Montreal-based Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, today unveiled its plans for bringing physical security software to the cloud. In conjunction with a strategic multi-year alliance with Microsoft Corp., Genetec is developing true, reliable, hosted security solutions including Video Surveillance, Access Control and License Plate Recognition (LPR) as a Service that will be built on Microsoft’s Windows Azure cloud-computing platform. The new cloud-based security solutions will combine the strength of Genetec’s unified security platform with the global reach, scalability, and reliability of Windows Azure. Following an aggressive development schedule, Genetec is planning on delivering its first cloud-based service offering in the first half of 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

During his opening keynote at the company’s annual customer conference, Mark J. Barrenechea, President and CEO of OpenText will unveil the industry’s first cloud designed specifically to address Enterprise Information Management (EIM). Available beginning today, OpenText Cloud aims to provide all OpenText software as cloud based offerings, in addition to the existing on-premises products. OpenText Cloud provides customers with anytime, anywhere access to OpenText’s EIM solution portfolio in the cloud, including more than 20 ready-to-use applications and services. Read the rest of this entry »

With nearly 40% of HootSuite’s over 3 million daily messages being sent through Facebook, HootSuite has added a string of new features to enhance the control and monitoring powers. A total of six new or enhanced features, available immediately to HootSuite users, have increased the demographic targeting and messaging capabilities of team members on Facebook, expanded the available analytics, and have made it possible to search Facebook from within the dashboard, among other functions. HootSuite has quickly become the leading social media management tool for enterprise and is used today by leading brands such as PepsiCo, McDonalds, Virgin and more. Read the rest of this entry »

Kibooco interactive kids’ platform has a holiday preview running for the next four weeks. This is your chance to get in the front door and play with the system to see what it will be capable of doing when the platform is fully launched. You can currently make a few personalized gift items such as notebooks, shirts, calendars and cards that can then be ordered to be received via snail mail. Kibooco is quite intuitive, and it’s easy to spend a lot of time creating designs. The creative team behind the platform invite you to check out the offerings and provide feeedback on your experience. Read the rest of this entry »

Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K) is pleased to introduce Flight School, a new comprehensive crisis simulation tool that combines H+K communications training experts, customized materials and new proprietary technology. Flight School was developed through a close collaboration between crisis communications professionals, digital strategists and engineers and provides participants in crisis exercises with the opportunity to overcome challenges in a comprehensive, timely and strategic manner. Read the rest of this entry »

Express Media has announced their full line-up of mobile releases hitting the App Store this winter. The Calgary-based independent mobile developer will release Cognitile, a memory puzzle game, and Fitness Helper, an exercise assistant app by the end of the year. CannonCraft, a fantasy action game will follow in early 2013.
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Sixty-five years ago, Margret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd created one of the all-time best-selling, and arguably best bedtime books of all time. Now this quintessential classic has been beautifully re-imagined as an interactive app designed for your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch by Vancouver’s Loud Crow Interactive. Also available within Goodnight Moon are Goodnight Moon ABC: An Alphabet Book and Goodnight Moon 123: A Counting Book. These interactive, educational apps feature innovative letter and number tracing technology, counting and word guessing games, and great interactivity that will keep your children engaged while they’re learning their letters and numbers. Read the rest of this entry »

FreshBooks, the Toronto-based cloud accounting specialist for small business owners, has released their iPad app designed specifically for service-based professionals with 1-10 employees who want the freedom to run their business on the go. Following the recent launch of the iPhone app, FreshBooks for iPad builds on the company’s vision to support small business owners everywhere with high-quality mobile tools that give them the convenience and flexibility they need for their business. Read the rest of this entry »

Independent international producer, distributor and licensor of mainly children’s entertainment content DHX Media Ltd. has announced the availability of the fifth season of the hit children’s, animated comedy series, Johnny Test, on Netflix “Just for Kids” in the US. Created by Scott Fellows, Johnny Test follows the zany adventures of an 11-year old boy who serves as the ultimate guinea pig for his two brainiac sisters, Susan and Mary. Netflix “Just for Kids” makes it easier and more fun for kids and families to browse and instantly watch a large selection of kid-friendly TV shows and movies.  In addition to the 26 new half-hour episodes, all previous seasons of Johnny Test are also available for Netflix members to stream instantly.

Canada is the world’s largest playground, from the freshwater lakes, coastlines, and hockey ponds to hidden bike trails and ski hills, the great white north has more places to play than anywhere else on the planet. Red Bull Playgrounds gives Canadians an interactive platform to discover, share, and document their sports and culture experiences, whether it’s in their backyard or across the country. Read the rest of this entry »