WATERLOO, ON, Jan. 17, 2012 /CNW/ - OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX) (TSX: OTC) today announced major enhancements to OpenText Web and Social Analytics with the release of version 2.0 that delivers deep Web usage and social interaction insights in real time so organizations can identify actionable trends and continually optimize all their online initiatives.

Part of OpenText's online marketing solution set, the new offering allows marketing teams to set goals and generate reports that deliver an uninterrupted view of web activity, including activity on social networks like Facebook or Twitter, and show when anonymous visitors transition to recognized, valued customers. OpenText Web and Social Analytics is flexible, cost effective and helps ensure that proprietary usage data and competitive analysis remains in house and safely within corporate control.

For any online marketing or internal communication effort, the ability to measure, monitor, react and respond to user activity in real time is vital to delivering a consistently positive experience. With OpenText Web and Social Analytics, marketers are not restricted to a set of canned reports, limited to a few data elements or forced to wait hours to see how well a campaign is performing -- access is real-time, the reports are flexible and raw data is instantly accessible which is critical for online marketing campaigns today.

"Communities have always been a part of OpenText's collaboration offerings and we extended these capabilities to the Web so our customers can better engage with their customers," said James Latham, OpenText Chief Marketing Officer. "Our customers have been telling us they need better tools to understand the quality of engagement across their proprietary and community websites, as well as popular social networks. We designed OpenText Web and Social Analytics to provide deeper insights, more control and greater security than what's possible with consumer-grade analytics tools. We're confident this will give our customers a distinct competitive advantage and provide greater return from online investments."

From a marketing perspective, organizations are increasingly adopting social technologies to boost brand sentiment and improve productivity. An important way to measure the return on investment is by monitoring audience engagement. OpenText Web and Social Analytics provides a window into many important metrics such as the most popular content on a site, the number and tone of blog comments, and the most influential people in a community.

Compared to consumer-oriented analytic tools that only monitor web site traffic, OpenText Web and Social Analytics features multiple-dimension reporting that can drill into activity at different levels within a social community website. This information is presented in reports containing multiple panels to provide an activity summary of the different levels or dimensions all on a single screen. Advanced sentiment analysis makes it easy to understand and respond to the tone or sentiment of member contributions within various communities. Another advantage is consistent pricing that doesn't vary by the amount of traffic or number of sites monitored.

OpenText Live Insights

The version 2.0 release of OpenText Web and Social Analytics includes the new OpenText Live Insights analytics console that gives business managers the ability to access analytics information in real time as overlays within the context of a live site. These include:

• Page Heat Map - Instant insight into which links within pages are the most important and followed by the most site users.
• Page and Element Level Indicators - Insight on the usage of a particular page, such as the number of times that the page has been viewed, the average time users spend on that page or where the users who viewed the page came from.
• Site Level Indicators - Insight on the global site usage, such as the number of users (new and returning), the number of visits and the average time users spend on the site.
• Social Indicators - Provides insight of the social activity within a website, such as the number of online users, the number of member visits vs. anonymous visits, the number of user contributions, the average rating and average tone of those user contributions.
• Custom KPIs - Establish custom key performance indicators (KPI) within the context of the live site.

The latest release of OpenText Web and Social Analytics also offers improved integration with OpenText customer experience management, online marketing and social business solutions. Once installed, the analytics data is immediately available to OpenText Web Experience Management, OpenText Portal and OpenText Social Communities eliminating the need to manually set up sites as often required by other analytics solutions.

OpenText Web and Social Analytics version 2.0 is available now. For more information go to: http://www.opentext.com/2/global/products-opentext-web-and-social-analytics.htm. To learn how OpenText Customer Experience Management Solutions make a long story short for leading global brands, go to: http://www.opentext.com/longstoryshort/.

Follow OpenText on Twitter @opentext and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/opentext.

About OpenText
OpenText, a global ECM leader, helps organizations manage and gain the true value of their business content. OpenText brings two decades of expertise supporting 100 million users in 114 countries.  Working with our customers and partners, we bring together leading Content Experts™ to help organizations capture and preserve corporate memory, increase brand equity, automate processes, mitigate risk, manage compliance and improve competitiveness. For more information, visit www.opentext.com.

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Certain statements in this press release may contain words considered forward-looking statements or information under applicable securities laws. These statements are based on OpenText's current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the operating environment, economies and markets in which the company operates. These statements are subject to important assumptions, risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, and the actual outcome may be materially different. OpenText's assumptions, although considered reasonable by the company at the date of this press release, may prove to be inaccurate and consequently its actual results could differ materially from the expectations set out herein.  For additional information with respect to risks and other factors which could occur, see OpenText's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other securities filings with the SEC and other securities regulators. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, OpenText disclaims any intention or obligations to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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OTTAWA, Jan. 19, 2012 /CNW/ - A new Conference Board of Canada study, released today by the International Trade and Investment Centre (http://www.conferenceboard.ca/itic/default.aspx) challenges the conventional wisdom about Canada's trade profile. Canada is less trade-dependent than previously thought, has a smaller trade relationship with the United States than commonly believed, and relies on the services sector for a much larger share of its trade.

"These findings challenge some of the core views about what Canada trades, who it trades with and how much it trades," said Michael Burt, Director, Industrial Economic Trends. "Using value-added trade measures, the description of Canada as a 'small, open economy' may be less accurate than previously believed. Value-added trade may also help to explain in part why Canada was less affected by the recent global recession than other countries."

The publication, Adding Value to Trade Measures: An Introduction to Value-Added Trade (http://www.conferenceboard.ca/e-library/abstract.aspx?did=4586) argues that conventional trade data—namely measures of imports and exports—can distort the "real" trade picture. Conventional trade measures have not been adapted to gauge transactions accurately when more than one country is involved in the production of a single good. This analysis utilizes a new methodology to estimate value added in the context of trade.

Value-added trade refers to the increase in worth of a good or service due to a specific step in the production process. For example, if a chair is worth $10 before being painted and $12 after, the value added by painting is $2. The first major outcome of the value added trade method is to eliminate double counting, which occurs when inputs cross borders multiple times before becoming a finished product. The second is to allocate the value embedded in a traded product back to its source. For example, an exported car contains a variety of inputs including raw materials, engineering services and even electricity.

From the analysis, the three key findings are:

• Canada is less trade-dependent - Using value-added trade measures, Canada's share of global trade falls from 3.1 per cent to 2.9 per cent. These results may help to explain why declining global trade during the recession had less of a net effect on Canada's economy than it did in other countries.
  
  
• Canada's trade mix is different - using value-added trade, the services sector becomes more important relative to goods-producing sectors. When measured in value added terms, services account for about 40 per cent of Canada's trade, compared to 16 per cent using conventional statistics. Gaining increased prominence are business and financial services, as well as trade, transportation and communications services.
  
  
• Canada's trade relationships change - the largest adjustment occurs in Canada's relationship with the United States. Using value-added measures, the U.S. share of Canada's overall trade falls from 69 per cent to less than 62 per cent. Other regions of the world increase their share of Canada's overall trade, particularly Europe (up more than two percentage points) and Japan (which gains more than one percentage point).

This is the first of three Conference Board publications on value-added trade.

The next briefing will examine in more detail how the Canadian industrial trade mix changes when estimated in value-added terms and how our trade relationships with the rest of the world change. It will also shed more light on Canada's role in global value chains. The final briefing in the series will reveal Canada's comparative advantage and competitiveness in a world of value-added trade.

The analysis is supported by the International Trade and Investment Centre, which helps Canadian leaders better understand what global economic dynamics —such as global and regional supply chains, barriers to trade, U.S. policies, or tighter border security—could mean for public policies and business strategies.

Brent Dowdall, Media Relations, Tel.: 613-526-3090 ext.  448
E-mail: corpcomm@conferenceboard.ca

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 19, 2012) - Dx3 Canada, Canada's only expo dedicated to digital marketing, digital advertising and digital retailing today announced that Doug Stephens, Founder, Retail Prophet Consulting & Candice Faktor, President, Shopcatch and VP, Strategy and New Ventures, Torstar Digital will be delivering a keynote presentation on the second day of the expo. The presentation will be entitled "The Future of Retail" and will examine what is in-store for Canadian Retailers in 2012 and beyond. The presentation will take place at 8.30am, next Thursday (Jan 26) at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. 700 Level: Room 701B; Hall E.

VICTORIA, Jan. 17, 2012 /CNW/ - Premiers emphasized the importance of growing the Canadian economy and focused on key actions to enhance prosperity, including:

• increasing the role of immigration to address labour market needs;
• continuing to invest strategically in infrastructure;
• engaging in emerging markets throughout the world; and
• promoting international trade negotiations with Asia, India and the European Union and other actions outlined in the Premiers' strategy released in July 2011, Canada in the Global Economy.

Premiers look forward to strong support from the federal government to pursue these actions.

To further these goals, Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter will lead a Council of the Federation trade mission to China this fall, as announced in July 2011.

For further information:

Robert Pauliszyn
Government of British Columbia
Cell: 250-213-5096
robert.pauliszyn@gov.bc.ca

VANCOUVER, BC, and SUNNYVALE, CA, Jan. 19, 2012 /CNW/ - The six-figure upfront cost of video conferencing typically forces small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to make do with consumer-grade services such as Google Hangouts or Skype. To further bridge the gap between these services and expensive telepresence solutions, CounterPath Corporation (TSX-V: CCV) (OTCBB: CPAH) and Vidtel, Inc. today announced interoperability to provide SMEs with an affordable, high-quality mobile video conferencing alternative.

Interoperability between CounterPath's Bria softphone for PCs and mobile devices and Vidtel's MeetMe service offers users an affordable cross-platform, multi-standards based, enterprise-grade alternative to other more expensive services, without having to make do with unpredictable consumer grade offerings or purchase new and expensive hardware-based video conferencing systems. Now small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses can benefit from cost-efficient, high-quality multi-endpoint video conferencing that interoperates with the large installed base of leading room-based systems, executive desktop products, as well as all versions of Bria for Macs and PCs and the recently updated Bria mobile for iPhones that now includes video.

Vidtel also becomes the first IVSP (Internet Video Service Provider) to join the CounterPath Partner Program enabling users to quickly configure their Bria clients without needing to know more than a few provider-supplied settings.

Interoperability between MeetMe and Bria allows SMEs and other customers to:

• Participate in video conferences from hotel rooms, airports, home offices, coffee shops, client facilities and other remote locations with mobile devices.
• Enter a video conference room using the already familiar methods of simply dialing a phone number, PBX extension or SIP address (eliminating the need to add a contact/buddy or learn the unique requirements of third-party services).
• Achieve high video conference quality by using SIP-based native interoperability rather than transcoding.

CounterPath's Bria is a carrier- and enterprise-grade application that enables unified voice and video calling, messaging and presence management across multiple platforms and endpoints. Vidtel's MeetMe is a cloud-based service that enables any-to-any video conferencing between room-based systems, executive desktop video systems, PCs/Macs, smartphones and tablets using any combination of SIP, H.323, and other technologies.  With Bria installed on PCs or iPhones, MeetMe can be accessed over the Internet via a wired Ethernet connection, Wi-Fi or while connected over 3G/4G/LTE or WiMax mobile networks.

Existing Bria customers can begin using MeetMe immediately. Available through a variety of channels, MeetMe is affordably and predictably priced, with flat rate and per minute plans starting low as $.15 cents per minute for video participation. Even without a subscription, any Bria user can participate in video conferences hosted by other Vidtel subscribers.

"Businesses of every size value the bottom-line benefits of video communications, including on tablets and smartphones," said Todd Carothers, CounterPath Senior Vice President, Marketing and Products. "The interoperability with Vidtel enables CounterPath to meet that need by providing device- and network-agnostic video conferencing solutions that are as intuitive as dialing a telephone. Together, we're liberating businesses from the costs, constraints and uncertainties that come with video communication services that are ruled by a single company."

"CounterPath's enterprise-grade softphones are a natural complement to Vidtel in a smartphone and tablet environment; both companies are committed to providing SMEs with convenient, cost-effective and high-quality video communications, " said Scott Wharton, CEO of Vidtel. "We offer no hidden caveats when it comes to price and interoperability. This interoperability creates an exciting range of opportunities for both our companies and our customers, now and in the near future."

Bria for Macs and PCs can be purchased from the CounterPath online store and the Mac App Store, while Bria mobile is available through the iTunes App Store.

About Vidtel
Vidtel is the pioneer of any-to-any cloud video conferencing services. Our easy-to-use service provides compatibility between a diverse set of business-grade and consumer-grade video endpoints. Vidtel enables even small and medium enterprises to affordably experience the productivity of high-quality video conferencing between dispersed employees, partners, and customers. Vidtel is located in the heart of Silicon Valley in Sunnyvale, CA.

About CounterPath
CounterPath Corporation is an award-winning provider of innovative desktop and mobile VoIP software products and solutions. The company's product suite includes SIP-based softphones, server applications and Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to cost-effectively integrate voice, video, presence and Instant Messaging (IM) applications into their VoIP offerings and extend functionality across both fixed and mobile networks.

CounterPath's customers include some of the world's largest telecommunications service providers and network equipment providers including AT&T, Verizon, BT (British Telecommunications PLC), Mobilkom Austria, Avaya, BroadSoft, Cisco Systems, GENBAND, Metaswitch Networks and Mitel. For more information please visit www.counterpath.com.

Disclaimer: Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Kortney Oliver for Vidtel
koliver@comunicano.com
(858) 859-0777

Sue Huss for CounterPath
sue.huss@comunicano.com
(619) 379-4396

The Greater Toronto Area is a world-scale technology and innovation hub. And on May 24, 2012 the York Technology Alliance (YTA) is recognizing the companies that are leading the way.

If you are a technology leader, or know of a great tech company in the GTA, you are invited to complete a  nomination form for the YTA Technology Leadership Awards.

Access the nomination form here.

Learn more about the YTA Technology Leadership Awards.  

TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Wondering what the most in demand IT jobs are, and which skills will best advance your IT career? According to a recent survey of Canadian business decision-makers commissioned by Randstad Technologies and IBM Canada, companies in 2012 are looking for IT professionals with project management, security and architecture skills, as well as strong interpersonal abilities.

According to the results, for both large and small companies, Project Management and Business Analysis continue to be the talent requirements most in demand within the IT industry. These two skills sets have remained in steadily in demand since 2009.

Additionally, both small and large comanies report similar demands when it comes to IT talent requirements.  Both smaller and larger companies have an increase need for Infrastructure Support and Wireless Support and a decrease need for Business Analysis, Web Development and Database Management.

But in terms of the most in demand infrastructure skill sets, small and large companies have differing needs. Smaller companies saw an 8% increase in demand for Server Virtualization Specialists (39% total) where as larger companies report a higher demand for Technical Project Managers (36% total).

Similarly this years' results indicate companies with 1,000 employees or less, and CIOs/VPs also rank Server Virtualization Specialists on the top of their most wanted list. While Technical Project Managers remain in high demand for larger companies and by Directors/Managers.

Nationally, the demand for Security & Privacy Specialists has increased in all regions. Western Canada predicts a minor increase of 1%, Ontario shows a 6% increase in demand, with Quebec seeing the highest increase of 11% to 36%, compared to the previous year.

Overall, Quebec has shown the higest demand for infrastructure skill sets in 2012. The demand for Technical Project Managers (57%), Network Architects & Specialists (50%), Server Virtualization Specialists (50%), Technical Team Leaders (43%) and Security & Privacy Specalists (36%) have all seen increases of more than 20% when compared to the previous year.

This year, Ontario reports an increased demand for Security & Privacy Specialists (up 6% from last year) and Systems Management/Operations Specialists (up 8% from last year). The region also saw a steep decline in the demand for Technical Project Managers, Network Architects & Specialists and Web Hosting System Administrators.

While Western Canada indicates an increased demand for Technical Project Managers (up 7% from last year) and Technical Team Leaders (up 2% from last year). A decrease in demand for Network Architects & Specialists, Server Virtualization Specialists and Network Analyst & Performance Specialists was also reported in the region.

About the Randstad Technologies/IBM Canadian IT Staffing Outlook
The study is the third annual survey and covered over 200 top-level business decision makers, from organizations of all sizes, for information regarding IT staffing trends and projections. The study was conducted between October 4, 2011 and November 18, 2011. To obtain a copy of the full report contact your Account Manager today.

About Randstad Technologies: Sapphire Canada is the country's largest provider of IT staffing solutions, offering permanent and contract opportunities across all roles, levels and platforms. To find out what it's like to work with a staffing partner that really delivers, call 1.800.540.3594 or visit randstadtechnologies.ca.

About Randstad Canada: Randstad Canada is the Canadian leader for staffing, recruitment and HR Services. As the only fully integrated staffing company in the country, we understand the recruitment needs and demands of employers and job seekers across all levels and industries. Through our insightful knowledge of local markets, employment trends and global network of recruitment experts, we are shaping the Canadian world of work. Visit randstad.ca

About IBM: For more on IBM please visit www.ibm.com/ca

Dayana Moreno
Marie-Noelle Morency

Telephone

416.962.9578 x2317
514.350.5309 x233

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 24, 2012) - Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSX VENTURE:STC), a leading provider of hardware and software components that enable or enhance IP Communications Systems for both voice and data, today announced the general release of its NetBorder SS7 VoIP Gateway appliance. This standalone gateway incorporates Sangoma's field proven SIP and SS7 protocol stacks and interface technology, enabling seamless integration of IP and PSTN signaling.

Contact Information
Sangoma Technologies Corporation
Jeffrey Dworkin
Director of Marketing
905.474.1990 x109
jdworkin@sangoma.com
www.sangoma.com

Parallel Communications, Inc.
John Stafford
515.708.1296
jstafford@parallelpr.com

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 24, 2012) - Addictive Mobility has been chosen to appear in two exhibits at the first Dx3 Canada trade show. The Toronto conference gathers over 100 of Canada's top digital solution providers for free seminars, exhibits and speaker series.

Contact Information
Addictive Mobility
Rachelle Cuevas
rachelle@addictivemobility.com
www.addictivemobility.com

Stock Symbol:  MBT

TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2012 /CNW/ - MTS Allstream today said that its focus on expanding its IP fibre network into targeted markets across Canada continued to generate strong new sales wins with 46 new IP contracts signed in the fourth quarter of 2011.

"Our sales progress speaks to the continued popularity of IP-based services in the business telecommunications market in Canada," said Dean Prevost, President, Allstream.  "We look forward to transitioning into the New Year with the same momentum."

In support of its objectives of winning high-margin on-net business and driving growth in IP services, Allstream is expanding its IP fibre access into buildings across Canada.  Allstream has connected 299 buildings since the beginning of 2011, including 75 in the fourth quarter, bringing Allstream's total number of fibre-fed building's to 2,388 as of December 31, 2011.

Some of the customers that signed contracts to connect to Allstream's 30,000 kilometre IP fibre network in the fourth quarter of 2011 include Ad knowledge, Caltech Surveys, TEOPS Canada Corporation, dys architecture, Trispec Communications, Heathbridge Capital Management, Vivonet Canada, IBI Group, Voyer Marketing & Associés and World Trade Group (North America).

About Allstream
Allstream is Canada's all-business communications provider, focusing and delivering on the business customer's solutions.  For more information on Allstream services and solutions, please visit our website at www.allstream.com.

Allstream is a subsidiary of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (MTS Allstream). As one of Canada's leading national communication solutions companies, MTS Allstream provides innovative communications for the way Canadians want to live and work today. The Company has more than 100 years of experience, with 5,500 employees across Canada dedicated to a mission of delivering true value as seen through the eyes of our customers. MTS Allstream has nearly two million total customer connections spanning business customers across Canada and residential consumers throughout the province of Manitoba. The Company's extensive national broadband and fibre optic network spans almost 30,000 kilometres. Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.'s common shares are listed on Toronto Stock Exchange (trading symbol: MBT). Customers, stakeholders and investors who want to learn more about MTS Allstream are encouraged to visit: www.mtsallstream.com.

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Factors that could cause anticipated opportunities and actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, matters identified in the "Risks and Uncertainties" section and elsewhere in our most recent annual MD&A and any subsequent quarterly MD&As, as well as our most recent Annual Information Form, all of which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Please note that forward-looking statements reflect our expectations as at the date hereof.  We disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

Media:         
Kristin Foster
Corporate Communications
(416) 644-2411
media.relations@mtsallstream.com

HALIFAX, Jan. 25, 2012 /CNW/ - Bell Aliant Inc. (TSX: BA) is bringing the world's most popular social networking tool into customers' living rooms with its new Facebook application for FibreOP™ TV.

FibreOP TV customers can now watch their favourite TV shows while viewing their Facebook news feeds, rate and comment on the TV show they are watching and view Facebook photo albums. The free Facebook app is available today to FibreOP TV customers.

"Facebook has become a part of Canadians' lives. We are excited to bring it directly to the largest screen in the home - giving our customers a truly interactive and social TV experience," says Andre LeBlanc, Vice President Residential Product, Bell Aliant. "Our future-proof FibreOP network was built to allow us to innovate and develop new services that will meet the communication needs of our customers today and tomorrow. Social trends are shaping where and how consumers want to connect, and Bell Aliant is responding."

There are more than 800 million active Facebook users around the world and 87.5 per cent of Internet users in Atlantic Canada are on Facebook. This is higher than the national average of 83.3 percent*.  Social media is changing the way television is made, watched, and broadcast, and the rise of social TV is expected to increase in 2012.

"Social TV is going to continue to grow as broadcasters and content providers find new ways to engage with their audience," says Dr. Anatoliy Gruzd, Assistant Professor, School of Information Management and Social Media Lab, Dalhousie University. "TV technology and social media are merging; according to a survey by Ovum, about 74 per cent of TV viewers with broadband use the Internet at the same time and 38 per cent discuss TV shows while using social media. In the future, this trend will likely accelerate as social TV technology becomes more ubiquitous and easier to use."

Atlantic Canadians will be able to access six of the most popular Facebook features on their FibreOP TV including:

1. Viewing news feeds on their wall;
2. Viewing profile details including names, profile pictures and status messages;
3. Posting status messages and notes to their walls;
4. Rating the TV show they're currently watching;
5. Viewing photo albums in both a thumbnail view and full screen slideshow;
6. Viewing friends' profiles, photos and wall updates.

To access the Facebook app on FibreOP TV customers need an active Facebook account and a Bell Aliant Internet connection. Customers can press Menu, go to Apps and press Facebook to launch the app on their TV. A step-by-step guide on how to set up and use the new app is available at www.bellaliant.net/facebookonyourtv. The app supports up to 10 unique Facebook accounts per household.

Bell Aliant's future-proof FibreOP is the only 100 per cent fibre optic network that connects straight to customers' homes so everything works faster, easier and better.  FibreOP is number one in customer satisfaction because it delivers the fastest Internet, video sharing and the ultimate high-definition TV experience.

FibreOP TV is the ultimate TV experience allowing customers to watch, record and pause live TV from any room in their house with our best Whole Home PVR. The new TV product also includes superior Whole Home HD, the Ultimate Video-on-Demand - with the most HD movies and the most popular TV shows in HD, and the Next Generation Interactive Guide, with easy-to-use features like picture-in-picture browsing and advanced search capability.

With our FibreOP Internet product, customers have the best Internet experience: they can upload as fast as they download - a first in Canada for any major service provider. FibreOP Internet can deliver the fastest speeds with up to 170 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload services. These speeds enable customers not only to download music or movies and share video or photos faster than ever before, but also to accommodate the growing need for multiple users within the home.

Bell Aliant was the first company in Canada to cover an entire city with fibre-to-the-home. By the end of 2012, the company will have invested almost half a billion dollars to extend FTTH to more than 600,000 homes and businesses in the areas we serve. Customers can find out more about the new Facebook app on FibreOP TV by visiting www.bellaliant.net/FibreOP or calling 1-866-FIBREOP (1-866-342-7367).

*Source: comScore MediaMetrix November 2011

About Bell Aliant
Bell Aliant is one of North America's largest regional communications providers and the first company in Canada to cover an entire city with fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) technology with its FibreOP services. Through its operating entities it serves customers in six Canadian provinces with innovative information, communication and technology services including voice, data, Internet, video and value-added business solutions. Bell Aliant's employees deliver the highest quality of customer service, choice and convenience.

Video with caption: "Learn about: Bell Aliant's new Facebook application for FibreOP(TM) TV ". Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6UkfhEBx5g

Image with caption: "Andre LeBlanc, Vice President Residential Product, Bell Aliant shows the new Facebook App on FibreOP TV to Mark MacMurtry and Anthony Murphy, Bell Aliant employees (CNW Group/BELL ALIANT INC.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120125_C6554_PHOTO_EN_9151.jpg

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Sarah Levy
Bell Aliant Corporate Affairs
(902) 487-5026
sarah.levy@bellaliant.ca

BEAUHARNOIS, QC, Jan. 26, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - The City of Beauharnois, Montréal International and the Centre local de développement (CLD) Beauharnois-Salaberry are very pleased to welcome a brand new company into the Beauharnois industrial area.

This spring, the largest Internet hoster in Europe, OVH.com, will be inaugurating a centre of excellence dedicated to the development of technologies and hosting services, housing some 360,000 servers. By doing so, OVH.com will acquire the industrial assets which Rio Tinto Alcan transferred over to the City of Beauharnois, and it will also be establishing an administrative office in downtown Montréal. Having already gained recognition for its hydroelectric plant, Beauharnois is now an integral part of the Information and Communications Technology cluster in the Greater Montréal region.

"This new operation in Beauharnois opens the door to the North American market and fits in perfectly with our business development plan," said Henryk Klaba, President of OVH.com. "I would like to sincerely thank the City of Beauharnois, the CLD and Montréal International for giving us the enthusiastic support in bringing this large-scale project to fruition."

"This is unquestionably a great day for the City of Beauharnois and the region. Today, we are beginning with an optimistic new chapter in our economic development. This substantial investment by OVH.com develops our industrial potential and our strategic geographic positioning," said Mayor Claude Haineault.

Both economic organizations directly involved in the implementation process, Montréal International and CLD Beauharnois-Salaberry, also claim to be pleased with the process.

"Today, we are first and foremost celebrating a successful partnership,"declared the President and CEO of Montréal International, Jacques St-Laurent. "The cooperation between the City of Beauharnois, CLD Beauharnois-Salaberry and Montréal International is worthy of mention and has made it possible to offer winning conditions to OVH.com," he added. "We have achieved the objective of combining the economic development vision of Mayor Haineault with the entrepreneurial spirit of the Klaba family. In addition to providing hosting services, OVH.com will be doing R&D and assembling servers ranking up there with the top performers in the industry," said St-Laurent.

"This shows once again that the Beauharnois-Salaberry territory has all of the assets required to attract manufacturers and contract givers of international renown. Each day, we can count on a business sector that cooperates, mobilizes and is willing to pull out all stops to put together projects that create jobs. I am thrilled when economic partners such as Montréal International and the CLD firmly get on board, share resources and expertise and are imaginative and creative to welcome new entrepreneurs that not only promote our territory but all of Québec," said the President of CLD Beauharnois-Salaberry and the mayor of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Denis Lapointe.

In conclusion, Mayor Haineault added that "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Klaba family for the confidence they showed throughout the discussions. I would also like to underscore the considerable contribution by Montréal International and CLD Beauharnois-Salaberry to bring this large-scale project to fruition. This proves that cooperation is our best ally. We can go faster alone but we can go further together!"

About Beauharnois ● www.ville.beauharnois.qc.ca
Beauharnois is part of the Beauharnois-Salaberry RCM in Montérégie located about 30km south-west of Montréal. The City has a population of 12,200 and is proposing an industrial area rich in investments. The area covers 36.87 ha and can be developed for various purposes, particularly in the following fields: chemistry, metallurgy, transport/logistics and technological development. In addition, all essential services are offered to investors: natural gas, electricity, alternative sources of energy, fibre optics, railways, industrial water, sewers and waterworks.

About Montréal International ● www.montrealinternational.com
Montréal International (MI) was created in 1996 as a result of a private/public partnership. Its mission is to contribute to the economic development of metropolitan Montréal and to enhance its international status. Its mandates include attracting foreign investment, international organizations and qualified foreign workers, as well as promoting the competitive and international environment of Greater Montréal. Montréal International is funded by the private sector, the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM - Montréal Metropolitan Community), the City of Montréal and the Governments of Canada and Québec.

About the CLD Beauharnois-Salaberry ● www.cld-beauharnois-salaberry.org
CLD Beauharnois-Salaberry is dedicated to the socioeconomic development of the Beauharnois-Salaberry RCM with a view to increasing the region's collective wealth. The organization's mission is to create, sustain and promote a climate that is conducive to such development, to stimulate entrepreneurship, and to provide the necessary means and services to new investors and project initiators, including social economy businesses.

Image with caption: "OVH.com at Beauharnois. From left to right: Denis Lapointe, President of CLD Beauharnois-Salaberry and Mayor of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield; Jacques St-Laurent, President and CEO of Montréal International; Octave Klaba, General Manager of OVH.com; Henrik Klaba, President of OVH.com; Claude Haineault, Mayor of Beauharnois. (CNW Group/MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120126_C6976_PHOTO_EN_9285.jpg

With the scanning and OCR categorization of 62 T-Slips and source documents, the first production release of DoxCycle for the 2012 tax season brings new efficiencies and paperless organization to professional tax preparer and accounting firms across Canada who are preparing for a busy tax season.

CALGARY, Jan. 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Trilogy Software Inc. announced today the release of the first production version of DoxCycle for the 2012 tax season. DoxCycle helps Canadian professional tax preparers electronically organize and manage tax source documents like T-Slips, receipts and statements.

"We're very interested in work-flow efficiencies that no software company is solving well, or at all," says Cameron Peters, CEO and Founder of Trilogy Software. "By leveraging new technologies such as .NET and Optical Character Recognition (OCR), we're able to bring a new level of productivity to tax accountants, where source document management is one of the largest challenges faced by a firm."

This is the first software product from Cameron Peters' new technology startup in Calgary; Cameron has spent the last 20 years in the Canadian accounting industry creating innovative new solutions for professional tax preparers, with companies like Cantax, Greenpoint and Intuit Canada & U.K.

DoxCycle trial versions can be downloaded from www.doxcycle.com. The production licensed version is also now available on the website.

DoxCycle allows tax professionals to gather and manage thousands of client documents through many sources: scanning, attachments from email, and dragging / dropping from folders. Features include the categorization of over 62 T-Slips and forms, DoxZoom, TaxLink, and Stamps / Annotations.

For Intuit Canada's ProFile T1 users, DoxCycle also includes the introduction of a new EZ-OCR feature that automatically populates tax return software data recognized on field level OCR (T4 slips supported).

Full details on the release can be found on the company's blog. http://trilogysoftware.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-doxcycle-release-speeds-up-review.html

News of this first DoxCycle release follows on the heels of Trilogy Software's announcement of a $3.3M private equity-funding round in November 2011. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/11/prweb8988203.htm

Cameron Peters
Email: cameron@trilogysoftware.com
Mobile: 1-403-971-9773
Trilogy Software
908 - 1333 8 Street SW
Calgary, AB T2R1M6

MONTREAL, Jan. 30, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - The Quebec Technology Association today launched its extensive annual survey of executives of Quebec Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies. The AQT Barometer, the only one of its kind in North America and already an inspiration to other groups, provides a picture of business practices and key issues, while also highlighting the growth requirements of a strategically important sector of the Quebec economy.

An Annual Index Built on 4 Performance Indicators
The AQT Barometer provides a detailed profile of Quebec ICT companies and identifies indicators that serve as benchmarks to track the sector's progression. These indicators also serve to develop the AQT Index, which is designed to measure the annual growth of the ICT sector on the basis of human resources, innovation, income, and marketing data.

Survey Goals
"The 2012 questionnaire was expanded to further refine some of the data collected in the inaugural year. More specifically, data pertaining to marketing methods, income sources, and various funding sources, including R&D tax credits and the Refundable Tax Credit for the Development of E-Business, explained Nicole Martel, Chief Executive Officer of AQT. It will be interesting to see if companies are following through on their plans to increase recruitment through immigration."

Why do companies take part in this survey?

• Participating companies receive a personalized report from SOM, giving them more than 30 indicators to gauge their performance relative to similar companies.
• The results help identify trends in the Quebec ICT industry.
• The analysis provides an overview of the progression of business practices.
• The aggregated data helps define the orientation of presentations to be made to governments.

Data Collection Period/Publication of the Results
Information on business issues and practices was collected from more than 650 companies through the 2011 AQT Barometer initiative. Over the next few weeks, SOM, a survey firm, will independently collect data from 2,000 Quebec ICT companies. AQT members will have premiere access to the overall results in May 2012 and then the AQT Index will be made widely available to the media.

The Performance Indicator information sheets issued in 2011 and distributed in collaboration with McCarthy Tétrault are currently available on the AQT Web site. The 2012 edition of the survey was made possible through the support of the ministère du Développement économique de l'Innovation et de l'Exportation (MDEIE).

ICT companies wishing to be heard by taking part in this ten-minute online survey are invited to write to info@aqt.ca to obtain a password.

About the Quebec Technology Association (AQT) www.aqt.ca
The Quebec Technology Association (AQT) www.aqt.ca represents the leaders of growth-oriented small and medium-sized Quebec Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies with between 4 and 1,000 employees. The AQT Growth Accelerator gives them access to best practices in management and marketing, and connects them with a vast business network. The AQT is a self-sustaining entity with more than 500 member companies and affiliate members.

AQT - Valérie Danger, 514 874 2667, extension 118, or vdanger@aqt.ca

Illumiti announced yesterday it has been named the 2011 SAP® Business All-in-One Partner of the Year, Canada. Awards were presented by SAP Americas (NYSE: SAP) during the SAP® North America Field Kick-Off Meeting (FKOM) 2012, held Jan. 17-19 in New Orleans, La., to the top-performing SAP channel partners and SAP services partners in North America for outstanding contributions that impact overall SAP sales and pipeline-generation goals.

Nir Orbach, founder and CEO, Illumiti, said, “We are thrilled to be recognized by SAP as its top partner for SAP Business All-in-One in Canada for the second year in a row. This award is a testament to the professionalism and hard work demonstrated by our entire team in delivering highly effective solutions to our clients’ business challenges in partnership with SAP.”

Selected from SAP’s wide-ranging North American partner base, nominations for the SAP Partner Impact awards were based on internal SAP sales data. A steering committee composed of regional and global SAP representatives determined winning partners in each category according to numerous criteria such as sales achievement and performance. As the recipient of a 2012 Partner Impact award, Illumiti has been honored as SAP’s top channel partner for the SAP Business All-in-One solution in Canada. Winners will receive strong recognition from the SAP field for their accomplishments.

Illumiti received the award during the SAP North America FKOM 2012, an annual gathering of SAP executives, SAP field employees and partners to learn about SAP’s strategy, sales methodology, best practices, business growth opportunities and product innovations. The theme of this year’s meeting, “Run Better Win Bigger,” prominently featured SAP’s innovation story focusing on its core pillars – analytics, cloud, mobility and in-memory computing – as well as solutions for industries and lines of business on a consistent core. A focus of the event was on helping SAP’s strong partner ecosystem succeed in 2012 by providing visibility into SAP’s company direction, education on products, networking opportunities, and exposure to SAP leaders. SAP and its partners help customers adopt innovation easily, gain results rapidly, grow sustainably and ultimately run better with SAP solutions. This year’s North America FKOM hosted more than 4,000 attendees from the U.S. and Canada.

“Our partners’ regional, industry and solution expertise play a crucial role in driving game-changing co-innovation and expanding our market reach and customer touch points,” said John Graham, head of Volume Markets and Ecosystem & Channels, SAP America, Inc. “As a recipient of a 2012 SAP Partner Impact award, we recognize Illumiti’s commitment and efforts in developing and growing its partnership with SAP and driving customer success.”

Illumiti has been providing SAP solution-focused services to its customers since its founding in 2000. In 2004, Illumiti became a value added reseller in support of SAP solutions and now, as an SAP gold channel partner, Illumiti sells, implements and supports diverse SAP solutions including SAP Business One, SAP Business All-in-One, SAP Business ByDesign™ and SAP BusinessObjects™. Illumiti has developed two qualified SAP Business All-in-One partner solutions – ERP solution accelerators for mining and durable goods manufacturers – helping it achieve its goal of delivering highly effective, amazingly short implementation projects with very high customer satisfaction levels.

TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2012 /CNW/ - TMX Group Inc. today announced that it is advancing its technology roadmap with the planned production implementation of the company's next generation equity trading technology, which is based on hardware acceleration.  Hardware acceleration is a general term that refers to the off-loading of processing work from server CPUs onto specialized hardware.

The next generation trading technology, which is called TMX Quantum XA^TM, will provide TMX Group equity trading participants with dramatically enhanced speed and capacity as well as more efficient order processing. It is expected that there will be a twenty-fold reduction in median latency to sub-100 microseconds on order executions. The new trading system is designed to be capable of handling 200,000 orders per second.  To augment these new capabilities, 10 Gb communication access will be made available for the first time to Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange and TMX Select customers.

TMX Quantum XA is the product of two years of research and development (R&D).  The R&D phase included the development of a fully-functioning prototype that encompasses the complete functionality of the current Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange and TMX Select marketplaces.

"We are very excited about the results of our prototype and about the significant benefits that TMX Quantum XA will provide," said Brenda Hoffman, Chief Information Officer, Group Head of Technology, TMX Group.

"TMX Group is providing cutting-edge service to our trading customers with TMX Quantum XA," added Kevan Cowan, President, TSX Markets and Group Head of Equities, TMX Group.  "We are confident that this leap forward in our equity trading technology will help our customers succeed in the rapidly-evolving global marketplace."

TMX Quantum XA will initially be implemented on TMX Select in Q1 2013.  Implementation on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange will follow, beginning at the end of 2013.  The company expects to incur incremental annual operating expenses of approximately $4 million to support this initiative.

About TMX Group (TSX-X)

TMX Group's key subsidiaries operate cash and derivative markets for multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income and energy. Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TMX Select, Montreal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, Natural Gas Exchange, Boston Options Exchange (BOX), Shorcan, Shorcan Energy, Equicom and other TMX Group companies provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across Canada (Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver), in key U.S. markets (Houston, Boston and Chicago) as well as in London and Beijing. For more information about TMX Group, visit our website at www.tmx.com.  Follow TMX Group on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tmxgroup.

Carolyn Quick
Director, Corporate Communications
TMX Group
416-947-4597
carolyn.quick@tmx.com

MONTREAL, Feb. 2, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - The president of Fujitsu Canada, Mr. André Pouliot, is pleased to announce the acquisition of TMC, a business and information technology (IT) consulting solution and service provider. This agreement is aligned to Fujitsu Canada's long term strategy to strengthen its position as a leader in the Canadian information and communication technology (ICT) market. The details of the transaction have not been disclosed.

"The acquisition of TMC enhances Fujitsu Canada's offerings and consolidates its presence in Saskatchewan, a province that has experienced major economic growth. It will also let the company expand its pool of experts and improve its delivery capability. By combining forces, both organizations will offer a broader line of services and products that will not only meet the needs of the province's customers, but also allow us to support all our customers in Central and Western Canada in terms of managed services, application development and service desks," said Mr. Pouliot.

In operation for close to 20 years, TMC relies on the recognized expertise of some 70 professionals and offers services in the areas of project management, management consulting, business analysis, application development, delegated management and service desks. Not only has it made a name for itself over the years by constantly seeking cutting-edge solutions, but it has also built its reputation around the special attention it pays to the success of its customers. The current TMC senior management team will become part of the Fujitsu Canada leadership team.

"We are proud to join with Fujitsu Canada, which has recognized our expertise and the quality of our services. As an ICT leader, Fujitsu will give us the benefit of preferred access to world class experts and products so we can better serve our existing customers as well expand our business in Saskatchewan. This partnership will give our employees the possibility to take on new challenges," stated Mr. David Luterbach, president of TMC. "Fujitsu and TMC have similar values and share a common vision on the importance of its relationships with employees and customers. We firmly believe that this agreement will produce results." 

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Over 170,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.5 trillion yen (US$55 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.

About Fujitsu Canada

As an affiliate of Fujitsu—the Japanese global information and communication technology (ICT) company — Fujitsu Canada harnesses its experience and the power of ICT to provide the competitive edge business needs to succeed. What sets it apart? Fujitsu Canada knows how to exploit its global capabilities for the benefit of the local market. It is committed to finding the best fit solution to meet the unique client needs. Fujitsu Canada's product and service offerings include: system development and integration, delegated management, cloud computing, consulting services, industry solutions, servers, storage devices, point of sale systems and mobile devices. For more information: fujitsu.com/ca.

About TMC

TMC is one of Saskatchewan's most experienced and trusted IT firms. Now in their 19th year of operations, TMC has over 70 staff members and has created a solid record of successful projects and satisfied clients. TMC business practices include turnkey solutions in business systems consulting, software development, managed services, data centre services, and product solutions. In all service offerings, TMC has very well defined methodologies that are repeatable, ensuring consistent success on each project. For more information: www.tmctech.com

Fujitsu Canada
Caroline Senay, External Communications and Marketing Manager
Tel: 514 877-3301
E-mail: caroline.senay@ca.fujitsu.com

OTTAWA, Feb. 2, 2012 /CNW/ - Well-known Canadian entrepreneur, author and star of CBC's the Dragons' Den and ABC's Shark Tank Robert Herjavec will deliver the keynote presentation at the 2012 Canadian Internet Forum (CIF) in Ottawa on February 27, 2012.

"As one of Canada's leading Internet entrepreneurs, Robert Herjavec lives the business of the Internet," said Byron Holland, President and CEO of the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA). "He is in a great position to provide real world insight into the role the Internet plays in the lives of Canadians."

Herjavec's keynote presentation will follow a panel of leading Canadian experts discussing the future of the Internet in Canada. Confirmed panellists include:

• Michael Geist, University of Ottawa
• Steve Anderson, OpenMedia
• Frédérick Gaudreau, Sûreté du Québec
• Bill Graham, Internet Society

At the CIF, CIRA will present findings from a three-month online dialogue with Canadians about the development of the Internet.  Hot topics among Canadians included digital literacy, security and safety, access/cost, digital economy, policy and governance, and technology and regulation.  Canadians have until February 13, 2012 to participate in this online discussion forum at cif.cira.ca.

The results of the online discussion forum and the national event will be presented this fall to the United Nations-coordinated Internet Governance Forum, a venue for nations to discuss the future of the Internet.

The agenda for the CIF is available here: http://cif.cira.ca/en/page/agenda. Details are as follows:

Event: Canadian Internet Forum
Time and Date: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., February 27, 2012
Location: Westin Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa

Registration (http://www.regonline.ca/builder/site/default.aspx?EventID=1049659) is free and the event will be webcast in English and French to facilitate the interactive participation of all Canadians who are interested in Canada's role in Internet governance. Details on the webcast are available here: http://www.regonline.ca/builder/site/tab3.aspx?EventID=1049659.

For updates on the CIF, please visit cif.cira.ca.

About CIRA
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is the organization that manages Canada's .CA domain name registry, develops and implements policies that support Canada's Internet community and represents the .CA registry internationally.

For further information:

or to arrange media interviews with the event speakers, please contact:
Tanya O'Callaghan
Communications Manager
(613) 237-5335 ext. 262
tanya.ocallaghan@cira.ca

TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2012 /CNW/ - Wave Accounting, the Toronto-based innovators of award-winning small businesses accounting software, announced today the launch of Wave Payroll, an easy, 100% online payroll tool saving time and money for small business owners, self-employed contractors and freelancers, and families who hire home care workers and nannies. Wave Payroll provides a full suite of features, including direct deposit, year-end tax forms (T4s), and remittance to government, for one low flat fee priced per employee per payroll.

Key features of Wave Payroll include:

• Incredibly fast and easy-to-use platform
• A full suite of impressive payroll features -- including direct deposit -- set at a low, easy-to-understand price
• Ideal for small businesses, families, the self-employed, solo entrepreneurs and others who have been neglected in the past by traditional payroll software
• Easy accounting integration - Wave Payroll and Wave Accounting work together seamlessly to simplify every step of small business finances

Wave Payroll also keeps track of vacation time, records of employment, overtime, payroll reminders and ensures compliance for all government withholding and remittances. Additionally, the platform is 100% online and compatible with any computer with an Internet connection and standard browser. All platform features are available for $3 per employee per payroll, with discounts for companies with 10 or more employees.

"After helping tens of thousands of Canadian small business owners run their businesses with Wave Accounting, we're very happy to continue making their work easier with Wave Payroll," said Kirk Simpson, CEO of Wave Accounting. "Traditional payroll software is costly and complicated for average users. With Wave Payroll, we wanted to offer an easy, all-inclusive platform with none of the nickel-and-dime nonsense of typical payroll applications."

Lead developer Sean Walberg created SmallPayroll.ca, the precursor to Wave Payroll, when he saw no viable payroll solution for families who employed nannies or home-care workers. He created a simple, intuitive platform that could easily be used by people who had zero familiarity with running payroll. After acquiring Small Payroll in Fall 2011, Wave enhanced several key components of the existing platform to be able to launch Wave Payroll today.

Wave Payroll is now available for all Canadian-based businesses except Quebec, which is coming soon. The U.S. edition is set to launch in mid-2012. Customers can sign up for a free account at WavePayroll.com. There is no cost until the first payroll is run.

About Wave Accounting

Based in Toronto, Wave Accounting is a free online accounting application focused on small businesses with 9 employees or less, featuring unlimited invoicing and expense tracking, accountant-approved tools and reports, personal finance and more. Wave recently won Deloitte's Companies-to-Watch award, and closed a $5 million Series A investment round led by Charles River Ventures. For more information or to sign up, visit WaveAccounting.com.

SOURCE Wave Accounting

CONTACT: Matt Rizzetta or Abby Caneda, The North 6th Agency, media@n6a.com, +1-212-334-9753

http://www.wavepayroll.com

WINNIPEG, Feb. 3, 2012 /CNW/ - Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (MTS Allstream), including its two operating divisions MTS and Allstream, announces that it will host an Investor Day & 2012 Outlook Event on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Participating in the event will be Pierre Blouin, Chief Executive Officer; Wayne Demkey, Chief Financial Officer; Mike Strople, Chief Technology Officer; Kelvin Shepherd, President of MTS; Stan Kurtas, Vice President Marketing, MTS; Dean Prevost, President of Allstream; and Jim DeMerlis, Vice President Marketing, Allstream.

A live webcast of the event will also be available to investors, media and the public. The webcast can be accessed at http://www.snwebcastcenter.com/custom_events/mts-20120210/site/. An archive of the webcast will be available until midnight on February 10, 2013.

Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (MTS Allstream)

MTS Allstream is one of Canada's leading national communication solutions companies, providing innovative communications for the way Canadians live and work today. The company has more than 100 years of experience, with 5,500 employees across Canada. MTS Allstream's business is dynamic and consists of two operating divisions.  In Manitoba, MTS is the leading full-service telecommunications provider for residential and business customers. MTS's suite of services include the latest in wireless technology, broadband services, IPTV, voice services, home security, and an extensive range of business solutions. Across Canada, Allstream is a leader in IP communications and is the only national provider that focuses exclusively on the business telecommunications market. MTS Allstream has nearly two million customer connections spanning business customers across Canada and residential consumers throughout the province of Manitoba. The company's extensive national fibre optic network spans more than 30,000 kilometres. MTS Allstream has spent 11 consecutive years on the Jantzi Social Index for leadership in social responsibility and is the recipient of the 2011 Governance Gavel Award from the Canadian Coalition of Good Governance, recognizing clear and effective public disclosure and leading governance practices. MTS Allstream's common shares are listed on the TSX (trading symbol: MBT).  Customers, stakeholders and investors who want to learn more about MTS Allstream are encouraged to visit: www.mtsallstream.com.  For more information about MTS's products and services, please visit www.mts.ca. For more information about Allstream's products and services, please visit www.allstream.com.