WATERLOO, ON, Jan. 30, 2012 /CNW/ - OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTC) announced that it has continued to extend its leadership as a global information governance solution provider by becoming the first major ECM vendor to achieve VERS certification for its records management solution with Microsoft SharePoint 2010.  With this accomplishment, OpenText further establishes itself as the premier partner for information governance solutions that extend and enhance SharePoint 2010.

VERS, which stands for Victorian Electronic Records Strategy, is a globally respected standard for capturing, managing and preserving electronic records and most Australian corporations and government agencies require that records management solutions achieve certification. VERS consists of a framework of standards centered around the goal of reliably and authentically archiving electronic records. In order to be certified, products must undergo rigorous, independent testing by the VERS organization and demonstrate that all requirements of the standard are fully met.

Meets Global Requirements

Introduced last year, OpenText Application Governance & Archiving for Microsoft SharePoint 2010 provides integrated end-to-end management of SharePoint 2010 sites and documents across an entire enterprise.  With VERS certification along with existing U.S. Department of Defense 5015.02-STD v3 certification for this solution, organizations can now confidently deploy SharePoint 2010 with the knowledge that regulatory and legal requirements for records management around the globe are being fully addressed.

A globally managed, strategic Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, OpenText has a close working relationship with Microsoft. As detailed in the online resource center at www.Better-Together-Central.com, Microsoft and OpenText are working closely to help companies around the world enable an effective and holistic compliance framework to address information spread across the enterprise. OpenText was named 2011 ISV Line of Business Partner of the Year in Australia and was a finalist for 2011 Global ISV Partner of the Year.

"For customers in highly regulated industries and government agencies, compliance with major standards for records management and archiving is critical to their ability to deploy SharePoint 2010 strategically across the enterprise," said Gianpaolo Carraro, Director, Microsoft Australia. "By taking on the effort to achieve VERS certification, OpenText demonstrates the value of a strong ecosystem in helping customers get maximum benefit from their investment in the Microsoft platform."

Take Control of SharePoint Sites

Through use of OpenText Application Governance & Archiving for Microsoft SharePoint 2010, enterprises can take control over SharePoint sites to enforce broader compliance and archiving policies and lower ongoing administration and storage costs. It also helps to improve user productivity by opening access to all enterprise content from within SharePoint, ultimately increasing the value of content by giving corporations a robust, well-managed long-term corporate memory.

"With the volume of content continuing to expand at an alarming pace, information governance and records management has taken on an increasingly vital role within organizations. As the clear market and technology leader in information governance, OpenText places a high priority on meeting the full spectrum of global standards," said Graham Pullen, Vice President and General Manager, Asia-Pacific for OpenText.

This latest certification detailed here reinforces, extends and complements other information governance certifications for OpenText offerings, including:

• U.S. Department of Defense 5015.02-STD v3 certification, including Classified Records
  
  
  • OpenText Records Management
  • OpenText Application Governance & Archiving for Microsoft® SharePoint®
  • OpenText Extended ECM for SAP® Solutions
  • OpenText Records Management with eDOCS 5.2

• The National Archives Electronic Records Management Systems certification - UK Governments 2002 req
• ISO 15489 compliance
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
• U.S. Section 508 compliance
• SEC 17a-4 compliance 

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.

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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TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2012 /CNW/ - It may be Groundhog Day, but it's the sleek shadow of the Galaxy Nexus™ by Samsung that will be casting attention at Mobilicity stores across Canada starting today.

The news that the fast-growing unlimited carrier is selling the acclaimed smartphone, powered by Android™ 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), ahead of its original launch date - and with a free Samsung HM1100 Bluetooth headset - also coincides with the two-year anniversary of unveiling the Mobilicity brand.

Mobilicity today also announced its upcoming Mobile Kiss Cam contest, featuring the Galaxy Nexus for Valentine's Day. The Facebook-based contest, running February 6-17, will invite couples to submit a video clip of their best kiss for the chance to win a Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy Mini, each with six months of Mobilicity's unlimited talk, text and data service (prize valued at over $1,400).

The Galaxy Nexus, developed by Samsung and Google, features a 4.65" HD Super AMOLED display technology (720p resolution), a speedy 1.2GHz dual core processor, and the ability to use facial recognition to unlock the device. Using Google's NFC-based Android Beam technology, users can easily share web pages, apps, and YouTube™ videos with a quick tap of their devices.

Designed to deliver a "pure Google" experience, the Galaxy Nexus also comes complete with popular Google Mobile services, such as Android Market, Gmail™, Google Maps™ 5.0, Google Earth™, and Google＋. It will also automatically send software upgrades and new applications as they become available.

Pricing and availability

The Galaxy Nexus by Samsung is available at select Mobilicity stores across Canada for the no-contract price of $599.99. Mobilicity is offering a free Samsung HM1100 Bluetooth headset with the purchase of a Galaxy Nexus while supplies last ($39.99 value).

For more information on the Mobile Kiss Cam contest and to view the kiss cam gallery, visit www.facebook.com/mobilicity starting February 6^th.

About Mobilicity (DAVE Wireless)

Mobilicity, Canada's smart mobile carrier, was created to bring down the cost of wireless with unlimited talk, text and data plans, affordable North American coverage, plus popular handsets and smartphones - without locking customers into contracts or charging extra or hidden fees. Everything Mobilicity does adds up to a better wireless experience, not an expensive one. NOW THAT'S SMART.

Formerly known as Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Wireless Inc. (DAVE Wireless), the company is led by Obelysk, a diversified Canadian holding company, and Quadrangle Capital Partners, a global investor in the telecommunications and media sectors. Mobilicity was named one of Canada's Top 25 Up and Coming Information & Communication Technology start-ups in 2010 by the Branham Group Inc. Further information about Mobilicity can be found at www.mobilicity.ca.

For more information, images or interviews, please contact:

Jennifer Marron
Specialist, Corporate Affairs
Mobilicity
jennifer.marron@mobilicity.ca

Sheryl Steinberg
Director, Corporate Affairs
Mobilicity
647-70-PRESS
media@mobilicity.ca

REGINA, Feb. 2, 2012 /CNW/ - Registration for the 2012 National Infrastructure Summit, occurring September 10 to 12, 2012 in Regina, has officially opened. With attendance at the 2011 Summit reaching 350 delegates, and with 94% of attendees surveyed stating they will be returning to the 2012 Summit, now is the time to register for the early bird discounted rate.

As planning continues for the 2012 Summit, new and exciting features are being added, including presentations on how municipalities can become "Smart Cities", using real time data which enables decision-makers to resolve issues on a more proactive basis with fewer service disruptions.

Also featured is the Morph My City Challenge, launched earlier this month. Divided into two prizes, the challenge invites teams to submit long-term, step-by-step designs, using an undeveloped Regina green space or canola field (Greenfield Prize) and an existing Regina neighbourhood (2040 Prize), and morphing them into innovative, long-term, sustainable urban neighbourhoods.

"We have received an overwhelming response to the competition, which only recently opened. Over 2500 interested parties from over 75 countries have expressed interest in the competition, which is sure to deliver innovative, global and unique submissions," said City of Regina Councillor and Summit Chair, Mike O'Donnell.

Also featured will be practical approaches in the areas of innovation, citizen engagement, discussions on balancing levels of service with public expectations, and how to finance and create program models that meet infrastructure needs. The 2012 Summit will also offer an Invitational Innovative Showcase, allowing private sector companies to demonstrate innovative products to municipal decision-makers.

"While progress on the infrastructure file has occurred by all orders of government in the last decade, there is much more work that needs to be done. The 2012 Summit offers the opportunity to continue the collaborative efforts required to better prepare municipalities for 21^st Century challenges and opportunities," Mayor Pat Fiacco said. "We encourage all infrastructure partners and stakeholders to attend the 2012 National Infrastructure Summit; an opportunity to become involved in creating the change that innovation and growth brings."

For further information, please visit the Summit website at www.nisummit2012.ca.

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GREATER SUDBURY, ON, Feb. 6, 2012 /CNW/ - Bell Aliant is bringing its world-class fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network to Greater Sudbury, Ontario, investing $30 million to bring FibreOP™ services to 55,000 homes and businesses in the Greater Sudbury area.

"We're excited to bring our future-proof network to Greater Sudbury," said Karen Sheriff, President and CEO, Bell Aliant. "Greater Sudbury is the next logical step for our expansion of FibreOP. It is our third largest market and the largest outside of Atlantic Canada and the extensive aerial infrastructure in Greater Sudbury makes it ideal for FTTH technology. We've learned a lot from a successful build in Atlantic Canada, and the time is right for us to proceed in Sudbury."

Fibre-to-the-home is the most advanced broadband network available with 100 per cent fibre optic technology connected directly to a customer's home. FibreOP can easily handle an array of high-speed data and video services, delivering the best Internet and TV experience in the market.

"We're thrilled that FibreOP is coming to Greater Sudbury" said Mayor Marianne Matichuk. "It's great news that Bell Aliant chose Greater Sudbury for its first FibreOP expansion outside Atlantic Canada, making our community a leader in new technologies and providing our residents with access to the most advanced broadband technology in the world.  Greater Sudbury will now have an added edge; making our community even more attractive for new investments."

Greater Sudbury is part of Bell Aliant's operating territory. Through our strategic partnership with Bell, products are marketed under the Bell brand. FibreOP will be marketed as "Bell FibreOP.

FibreOP Internet will offer customers blazing fast Internet speeds. These speeds enable customers to not only 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.

FibreOP TV will provide the ultimate TV experience allowing customers to get everything they are used to and amazing features they won't be able to get anywhere else.

By the end of 2012, Bell Aliant will have invested approximately half a billion dollars to extend FTTH to more than 600,000 homes and businesses.

Bell Aliant was the first in Canada to cover an entire city with fibre-to-the-home, and has been recognized as the best in all of North America for innovation and leadership in FTTH deployment with the FTTXcellence Award.

Customers in Greater Sudbury can pre-register for FibreOP service by visiting www.fibreop.ca

About Bell Aliant

Bell Aliant (TSX: BA) 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.

Norma Hughes
705-648-3443
1-877-647-3443
norma.hughes@bell.ca

TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2012 /CNW/ - Microsoft Canada is challenging Canadian high school and post-secondary students to imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems during the Imagine Cup Canada 2012. Registration is now open for this global competition which requires students to creatively use technology to solve real-world problems.

Students can register for Imagine Cup Canada 2012 at www.microsoft.ca/imaginecup to compete in one of two Canadian platform categories: Windows Phone 7 Game Design, registration closes February 14; and Software Design, registration closes March 13. Microsoft will fly the top three teams from each category to Toronto for the Canadian Finals.  The winning Software Design team in Canada and the top 10 international finalists in the Game Design category will then be flown to compete in the Worldwide Finals in Sydney, Australia this July.

"The Imagine Cup is a global competition that empowers and inspires passion and idealism in students and encourages them to apply classroom learning to solve real-world problems," said Gladstone Grant, Vice President, Developer & Platform Group, Microsoft Canada Inc.  "Microsoft is proud to support our Canadian students through this annual competition which cultivates a spirit of social and technological entrepreneurialism." 

By participating in the Imagine Cup 2012, students have the chance to learn new technological skills and win cash, grants and prizes.  They also have the opportunity to network with peers, pursue career opportunities and test themselves against the brightest students from around the world.  Last year, more than 350,000 students representing 183 countries and regions entered the competition.

"Competing in the Imagine Cup is a unique experience that offers students the opportunity to creatively apply classroom learning to real-world problems, while pushing the envelope to create ideas never thought of before," said William Hoang, Engineer Team Lead on team Bamboo & Papyrus: embedded software design, 1st place finalist Imagine Cup Canada 2009.  "At the same time, students gain valuable technical skills and learn how to overcome challenges while building friendships and gaining real-world experience. Imagine Cup Canada is an unforgettable experience for any student."

For inspiration, students can review some of the world's most challenging social issues as identified within the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals. From designing mobile healthcare applications to enabling access to quality education for all children and creating mobile games that teach youth disease prevention or environmental sustainability, young social innovators are using technology to make a difference in the life of people around the world and in their own communities. Canadian students can also enter to compete globally in additional categories as identified on the global Imagine Cup website.

Every student team has the opportunity to engage a mentor - someone to inspire them, answer their questions and guide them through the competition.  Mentors can be faculty members from the students' schools or industry experts who wish to support the next generation of student developers.  More details on mentorship can be found on the Canadian Imagine Cup website.  

About the Imagine Cup
The Microsoft Imagine Cup is the world's premier student technology competition.  Eligible students from around the world are invited to use their imagination and passion to create a technology solution that addresses the Imagine Cup 2012 theme: Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problem.  In ten years, the Imagine Cup has grown to be a truly global competition focused on finding solutions to real-world problems. Since 2003, more than 1.4 million students have participated in the Imagine Cup with 358,000 students representing 183 countries and regions registering for the Imagine Cup 2011 competition. This year, the Imagine Cup 2012 Worldwide Finals take place in Sydney, Australia in July.

About Microsoft Canada
Established in 1985, Microsoft Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq "MSFT") the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft Canada provides nationwide sales, marketing, consulting and local support services in both French and English. Headquartered in Mississauga, Microsoft Canada has nine regional offices across the country dedicated to empowering people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. For more information on Microsoft Canada, please visit www.microsoft.ca. 

For media inquiries, please contact: 
Livy Feldgajer, High Road Communications
416-644-2280 or livy.feldgajer@highroad.com

TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Uniiverse (www.uniiverse.com), the platform for collaborative living, launched today, worldwide.

Uniiverse is not a social network.  The company is the first online platform to take an offline approach for its users.  Doing-away with status updates and virtual friends, Uniiverse is all about trust, the sharing economy, and face-to-face interactions. Watch the manifesto video: http://uv.rs/A6OYPk

"Uniiverse is the only platform that allows anyone to share any kind of real-life activity or service," says Ben Raffi, CEO & president of Uniiverse. "And it's free to post."

Users can specify what they're offering, the price they charge (could be free), and when it is happening. People can instantly discover, book, and pay for the listing through the website.  Uniiverse enables anyone to become an entrepreneur, meet like-minded people, share their passions - and live a smarter, happier, more sustainable lifestyle. Watch the concept video: http://uv.rs/AfCSNG

The opportunities Uniiverse brings to people are endless:

• Organize a jogging group, tapas party, or yoga session
• Offer a service such as a photography workshop, language lesson, or a sushi-making class
• Use your extra time by posting your availability for errand running, babysitting, or pet walking
• Share your stuff that is rarely used such as a drill, a bike, or a guitar
• Rent out your space when you're away, or offer your unused parking spot
• Organize a ride-share to save money on gas, and help the environment

Users are encouraged to rate and review each others' shared experiences.  Uniiverse enables people to get a full understanding of each other's trustworthiness by showing social proximity, ratings, reviews, and participation across categories.

"Uniiverse is building the sharing economy, where access and experiences are more important than ownership. This movement will help the environment, global financial issues, and build stronger communities," says Craig Follett, CEO & chairman of Uniiverse.

Through this platform, Uniiverse is resurrecting old marketplace behaviors, such as sharing, on a scale that was never before possible.  The company aims to kick-start the sharing revolution.

About Uniiverse:

Uniiverse is an online person-to-person marketplace for offline services and activities. With built-in trust features, the platform enables people to safely offer and share their time, interests, belongings, space, and skills with other local people in real life - for free, or to make money. The company's vision is to encourage offline interactions in today's increasingly virtual world and to help people live better, together. The company believes everyone has something unique to offer and share. Uniiverse is based in Toronto, Canada and has operations in Montreal, San Francisco and Boston. The company, founded in Toronto, raised $750,000 in seed round financing in 2011.

Video with caption: "Why are we here? The Uniiverse". Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLVku4QtD6k

Video with caption: "Building the Sharing Economy - How does Uniiverse work?". Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9CIObFCJeQ

Image with caption: "Screenshot of a user's listing details for swimming lessons posted on Uniiverse (CNW Group/Uniiverse)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120207_C9959_PHOTO_EN_9736.jpg

Image with caption: "A user's Uniiverse profile, displaying activities and services being hosted, attended, or loved by the user (CNW Group/Uniiverse)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120207_C9959_PHOTO_EN_9737.jpg

Image with caption: "User's experience - creating a listing on Uniiverse (CNW Group/Uniiverse)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120207_C9959_PHOTO_EN_9738.jpg

Image with caption: "Uniiverse Logo (CNW Group/Uniiverse)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120207_C9959_PHOTO_EN_9746.jpg

Jaclyn Klein 
Public Relations Manager 
416-505-6545 
press@uniiverse.com 
www.uniiverse.com/press

MONTREAL, Feb. 6, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Quebec premier Jean Charest, accompanied by Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade minister Sam Hamad and Employment and Social Solidarity minister Julie Boulet, will be meeting today with the Council of Economic Partners and the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail to discuss Quebec's economic and employment situation. In advance of this joint meeting, here is a statement by Quebec Employers Council president Yves-Thomas Dorval:

« Quebec premier Jean Charest recently began conducting a series of meetings with economic "watch teams" that have been set up in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.  The aim of this initiative is to enable him to bring the government's various partners, including the Quebec Employers Council, up to date on the economic and employment situation and identify the economic opportunities for Quebec to seize in 2012.

This issue should most definitely be at the core of the 2012-13 budget plan that Quebec Finance Minister Raymond Bachand will be tabling in the next few weeks.  The government will need to make some strategic choices among the many legitimate demands of the various societal groups according to the priorities Quebecers hold dear, whether they are education, transportation, culture or the environment.

In the short term, if the government wants to maintain a proper safety net for all Quebecers, it will have no choice but to refocus its actions if it hopes to have the required room to manœuvre to fulfill the missions it deems essential. Quebecers' disposable-income pie is indeed limited; it would be irresponsible to ask citizens and businesses to provide a greater effort to fund new government initiatives without ending other programs in return.   But in the longer term, it is clear that if Quebec society wants to preserve its generous social programs, the government will have to put the conditions in place to foster the growth of this economic pie, thereby allowing every Quebecer to prosper, so they can continue to enjoy their enviable quality of life.

Quebec, a society that draws strength from its distinctive nature

Every analyst has noted: the province of Quebec came though the last economic crisis that began in 2008 in relatively good shape in relation to other world economies. This fact is undoubtedly due in large measure to the diversity of its economy and its vast infrastructure program.  Now that the situation seems to have returned to "normal", and some governments have caught up to and even surpassed us, it is time to fully tap into the many assets we benefit from as a society, including our abundant natural resources, our enviable geopolitical position, our top-notch institutions and human resources, our peaceful social climate, our unmatched quality of life, our many economic development centres, our highly regarded creativity and our unique culture.

These are all tangible assets in which we can take pride, as I have had the opportunity of mentioning in many speaking forums over the last few months.

Major challenges for a sustainable prosperity 

This definite quality of life which Quebecers enjoy should not, however, let us be lulled into a smug indifference. The Quebec Employers Council believes there are many challenges that call for an evolution of our subsistent collective values so that Quebec society can aspire to greater prosperity.

Among the issues that should provide all Quebecers with something to ponder, a better balance between the enjoyment of life, which we all want to preserve, and the sense of responsibility required to maintain our standard of living, seems essential, as does a more positive perception of success and wealth. A change in this regard has to start by a greater openness to economic development, better collective support to bold new initiatives and higher risk tolerance, but from a sustainable development perspective. In other words, banding together to determine the conditions that are needed to see projects to fruition rather than combining forces in an effort to derail them.

As a society we should also encourage more entrepreneurship, the primary engine of economic growth, and innovation, which enables us to better compete in a sustainable manner. On this issue, we believe restructuring can be done to some of the government's financial aid programs, without adding more money, to support a range of innovative initiatives. These include developing the added value of a product or service, investing in productivity improvement in the area of equipment, process, work organization and continuing education, and supporting enhanced commercialization in lead markets.

These are the challenges we are putting forth  to Quebecers for the coming years, so that we can fulfill our dreams and collective aspirations, and advance a Quebec model where there is a better balance between enjoyment of life and responsibility, a model that could then be recognized and admired worldwide, starting by right here at home.

Yves-Thomas Dorval
President
Quebec Employers Council »

The Quebec Employers Council brings together many of Québec's largest companies and the vast majority of sector-based employers' groups, making it Québec's sole employer federation.

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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 6, 2012 /CNW/ - Ricoh Canada Inc. ("Ricoh") today announced the addition of a Toronto date to the highly informative "Ricoh and U" tour, currently completing a twelve-city run across North America.

The "Ricoh and U" tour is a powerful education session designed to demystify Managed Document Services (MDS), and help businesses explore and leverage its many advantages. This industry best-practice is dramatically changing the way organizations think about their information, technologies, people and processes — and is significantly reducing costs and improving efficiencies in the process.

The Toronto session will feature input from recognized industry experts, Ricoh Executive Management, and existing MDS customers who will lend their own real-world experiences to the discussion. Attendees will hear from Executive Vice President and Chief Research Officer, Crawford Del Prete - a leading authority on IT from Industry analyst, IDC. In addition, the MDS experience from the customer side will be presented by Richard Sullivan, Associate Partner and Chief Procurement Officer at Deloitte, and by Ron Johnson, Chief Technology Officer from Eastern Health, representing the Finance and Healthcare spaces respectively.

The day's itinerary also includes discussion on general best practices, cloud technologies and mobile printing, technology trends and what it takes to lead transformational change in your organization. The session also underscores MDS as a key corporate strategy, highlighting a Ricoh Company Limited investment of $300 million in MDS over the next three years.

Ideally positioned for senior executives and IT professionals, the "Ricoh and U" tour makes its Toronto stop at 9:00 am on February 16^th, 2012 at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Toronto.

About Ricoh Canada Inc.

Ricoh Canada Inc., headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ricoh Americas Corporation, which is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 75-year old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2010 sales in excess of $23 billion.

Ricoh Canada Inc. is a leading provider of document solutions. Ricoh's fully integrated hardware and software products help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents.

Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh.ca.

Dan Newman
Ricoh Canada Inc.
905-795-5788
dan.newman@ricoh.ca

TORONTO, ONTARIO --(Marketwire - February 03, 2012) -

Social network /Internet safety advocates team up for online safety, and a chance to win $10K.

OTTAWA, Feb. 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Trend Micro Inc. (TYO: 4704;TSE: 4704) today announced the third annual "What's Your Story?" an award-winning, user-generated video contest that engages youth to creatively share ideas on safe and responsible technology use.  This year's contest boasts new partners and categories, and is designed to reflect the most current issues facing young people today as their lives are increasingly lived online.

Trend Micro continues to team with leading organizations involved in educating schools, parents, and youth about the safe and responsible use of technology. The 2012 judging panel includes: Common Sense Media, ConnectSafely, Cyberbullying Research Center, Facebook, The Identity Theft Resource Center, Office of the Privacy Commissioner/Ontario, Twitter, The Wireless Foundation, and Yahoo! Safely.

What's Your Story? will award a grand prize of $10,000 to the winning entry, with special categories for schools and individuals who submit entries. For the 2012 contest, Trend Micro is introducing new categories in the U.S. and Canada challenging anyone 13 years and older, (outside of Quebec) including teachers working with their classes, to create videos that offer thoughtful and compelling solutions in the following categories:

1. Take action against bullying: How would you help a friend being bullied online?
2. Keep a good rep online: What's the right way to share?
3. Be cell smart: How can someone new to cell phones use it wisely?

Supporting quotes
________

Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario,

"As technology continues to evolve, it is more important than ever for young people to understand the importance of protecting their privacy, and their right to control their own personal information. Encouraging youth to create videos for a contest is a wonderful way to spread this message. To that end, my Office recently launched several teacher resource guides to teach students Privacy by Design, and how this can be designed into information technologies, business practices, and networked infrastructure, as the default condition."
__________

Lynette Owens, director of Trend Micro Internet Safety for Kids & Family

"When 'What's Your Story?' first started, I couldn't imagine the success we would build. On this matter, young people have a lot to say. And they have proven their ability to tackle some pretty difficult topics in smart, thoughtful and creative ways. Their videos have traveled far in educating their peers - from the screens of Times Square to classrooms around the world. I am extremely proud of each and every contestant and I am grateful for our partners, both past and present, who have helped make this possible."

• Contest winners will be announced in early May. To learn more about the contest, submit a video, or see past winners, visit http://whatsyourstory.trendmicro.com
• Follow updates on the contest on Twitter @WYSContest
• Today, Trend Micro Ireland and the U.K. are also announcing the 2012 "What's Your Story?" contest

About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704;TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers.

Claire M. Tallarico 416-616-9940

OTTAWA-GATINEAU, Feb. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) completed a comprehensive review of over 80 telecommunications regulations, which resulted in the elimination or streamlining of over 60 per cent of these regulations. Regulations that are in the public interest, such as those relating to 911 services, accessibility and customer privacy, were left unchanged.

"Service providers should have as much flexibility as possible to bring innovative communications services to Canadians," said Leonard Katz, the CRTC's Acting Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Telecommunications. "We have gone to great lengths to reduce costs and red tape for the industry by ensuring that our regulatory measures don't interfere with a competitive marketplace, while maintaining necessary protection for Canadians."

In 2007, the CRTC embarked on a comprehensive review of its telecommunications regulations following the government's policy direction to rely as much as possible on market forces. During its review, the CRTC removed 23 regulations, modified or streamlined 28 regulations and maintained 33 regulations. The review was concluded today with the publication of a decision regarding telephone wiring.

In today's decision, the CRTC directed telephone companies, if their customers experience a problem with their phone line and do not have a jack-ended demarcation device (a special jack commonly found either in the basement or outside the home), to provide a free diagnostic service. Companies must install this jack following the diagnostic service, after which customers can perform the diagnostic themselves by plugging their phone into it. If they hear a dial tone, then the problem is with the inside wiring and they can choose a repair service. If they do not hear a dial tone, then the problem is in the network outside and the telephone company must repair it free of charge.

Going forward, the CRTC will continue to favour market forces and carefully weigh the need for any new regulations. In particular, the CRTC will be mindful of the administrative burden any proposed requirement, enforcement measure or penalty may create for small Canadian businesses.

Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2012-83

The CRTC

The CRTC is an independent public authority that regulates and supervises broadcasting and telecommunications in Canada.

Reference document:
Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-219
Telecom Decision 2011-69
Telecom Decision 2008-34
Telecom Decision 2007-51
Order Issuing a Direction to the CRTC on Implementing the Canadian Telecommunications Policy Objectives SOR 2006-355

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VANCOUVER, Feb. 8, 2012 /CNW/ - The Certified General Accountants of Canada (CGA-Canada) today launched the Need an Accountant website, the first searchable, national directory of CGA public practice professionals.

The Need an Accountant website offers a convenient, comprehensive and free online service to easily locate certified general accountants (CGAs) in communities across Canada. This new tool makes it easier for users to compare professionals by using the industry sector or services offered search criteria to assist in deciding which firm to work with. At the same time, the search directory gives public practice firms an opportunity to promote their businesses to potential clients.

"We are pleased to launch this site and bring value to the public and our members," says Anthony Ariganello, CGA-Canada's President and CEO. "Taxes represent one of the many services, including assurance, that CGAs provide and now there is a tool to help individuals and businesses find the right professional in time for tax season."

A survey¹ commissioned by CGA-Canada found that one in two Canadians hired a professional accountant to prepare their personal income tax return. Three in ten affirm that they completed their own, while two in ten report that they enlisted the help of a friend or relative.

"With so many Canadians looking for accounting services, we saw an opportunity to increase accessibility to CGAs across Canada and provide information on tax resources available to both businesses and the general public," Ariganello continued.

Canadians using the search tool can select a location, an industry or an area of expertise and obtain the chosen accountant's office coordinates, driving directions and map. These details can then be directly emailed to a user's mobile phone.

Also available in time for tax season, CGA-Canada offers a tax portal with a list of professional development courses offered by PDNet, essential tax resources such as the 2011/12 Personal Tax Planning book, a printable, at-a-glance 2012 calendar of important tax dates, and tax news and tips.

To find an accountant, visit http://www.needanaccountant.org/
To browse Canadian tax resources, visit http://www.cga-pdnet.org/en-CA/pd/Pages/taxes-in-canada.aspx

¹ A survey regarding Canadian views on Tax Simplification was completed by Nanos Research in June 2011.

Note to editors: CGAs in your area are available for interviews. A list of Top 10 tax tips and copies of the Personal Tax Planning Book can also be provided.

About CGA-Canada
Founded in 1908, the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada serves 75,000 Certified General Accountants and students in Canada and more than 90 countries. Respected accounting and financial management professionals, CGAs work in industry, finance, government and public practice. CGA-Canada establishes the designation's certification requirements and professional standards, offers professional development, conducts research and advocacy, and represents CGAs nationally and internationally.

For more information on CGA-Canada visit:
www.cga.org/canada
www.facebook.com/cgacanada
www.twitter.com/cgacanada

Angela Salehi
Communications Advisor
Telephone: 604-605-5138
Email: asalehi@cga-canada.org

ORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2012) - For Canadian small businesses, accounting and payroll are massive headaches. Recognizing this, and in the spirit of giving Canadian small businesses a break, Kashoo (http://kashoo.com), a Vancouver-based provider of small business cloud accounting software, and PaymentEvolution (http://paymentevolution.com), a Toronto-based payroll services provider, are teaming up to bring their respective services to Canadian small businesses in one nifty, integrated package.

"Touch" has Served More Than 100 Million One-On-One Messages, Nearly 10 Million Group Messages and Enabled Users to Create 200,000 Experiences With Closest Relationships

WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2012) - The creators of TextNow, the leading free and unlimited picture and text messaging application, today announced that in less than two months since launching their interpersonal connectivity platform "Touch," it has achieved significant market traction and already served more than 100 million one-on-one messages and nearly 10 million group messages. In fact, usage of the Touch mobile social networking platform has outpaced total usage for the first two years of Twitter. The usage of Touch has exceeded all expectations, growing at a more rapid rate than even TextNow, the wildly popular free texting application that currently serves 1.3 billion impressions per month.

MONTREAL, Feb. 9, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - MyClassAction is proud to announce the official launch of the largest national class action website available at www.myclassaction.ca. The website provides a bilingual database with over 1,300 class actions and a powerful and easy-to-use search engine. It becomes an essential tool for class action research in Canada, both for the legal community and the general public.

Canadian consumers are increasingly using class actions to protect their rights. Up to now, information on class actions was spread over 200 law firms' websites, making the information search very difficult for both consumers and lawyers. MyClassAction proposes a centralized platform where the public can find, start, and join class actions.

Moreover, the website features an easy-to-use edition module where the legal community will be able to publish information on class actions. This information must be approved before being published.

For further information, lawyers and the general public can visit www.myclassaction.ca or can send an email to info@myclassaction.ca

Medias that want more information should call 1-800-300-0622 ext. 101.

Vancouver, BC - January 18, 2012 – WiderFunnel, a Conversion Optimization agency, today released ConversionSkills.com, a free interactive game that helps marketers visually learn how to increase the number of leads and sales they acquire through landing pages.

Interest in Conversion Optimization has skyrocketed with marketers. This game aims to satisfy that demand with valuable data about the types of web pages that are winning more leads and customers online.

Participants in the ConversionSkills.com game view a series of actual website experiments, including the page variations that were tested. For each experiment, participants choose which variation they believe converted the most visitors to leads or customers in each experiment.

Marketers visually learn Conversion Optimization best practices while playing the ConversionSkills game.

Whether their answer is right or wrong, participants are able to view the full case studies to learn more about each test and why the winning variations performed better than the others. The game also includes a social media aspect that enables the game to be shared with friends on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

The free game can be played at http://www.conversionskills.com

Players can receive up to five full Conversion Optimization case studies.

“Conversion Optimization is serious business and in some cases has more than doubled online results for our clients, but it can also be a lot of fun,” said Chris Goward, CEO of WiderFunnel, “We are often surprised by the results of these tests, and we think marketers who play this game will find some surprises too!”

Game participants can also be added to a special early access list to receive new test result case studies before they are released to the public. “I don’t know of any company that reveals so much information about the work they’re doing,” said Josh Braaten, Senior Online Marketing Manager at Rasmussen, “I’ve seen the results of WiderFunnel’s tests first-hand and the insights revealed in this game will be very valuable to people who play.”

About WiderFunnel:
WiderFunnel is the leading Conversion Optimization Agency that provides full service conversion rate optimization on any testing platform – with results guaranteed. WiderFunnel helps both global and regional B-to-B and B-to-C clients improve their lead-generation, e-commerce and affiliate conversion rates. From the results of thousands of tests, the company has developed an internal playbook of results and proves the value of their ideas with scientific A/B/n split-testing and multivariate testing. WiderFunnel plans, designs, codes and delivers clients with website pages that are statistically proven to persuade a higher percentage of web visitors to become leads and customers (no guessing; no "opinions"). Clients include: eBay, Epson; SAP; Electronic Arts; Alfresco; Extra Space Storage, and many others.

WiderFunnel Press Contact:
Chris Goward, CEO, WiderFunnel
Ph: +1 (604) 800-6450
Email: Chris.Goward@WiderFunnel.com

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - Over the last year, social media has helped power the Arab Spring, the STOP SOPA Campaign and Susan G. Komen protests, proving that the debate on the role of social media and social change is over.

Don Tapscott, one of the world's leading authorities on innovation, media, and the economic and social impact of technology, is pleased to have been chosen as the global curator for Social Media Week 2012, and will deliver the opening keynote in New York City on February 13, 2012. Social Media Week takes place from February 13-17, 2012 in 21 cities, with 60,000 attendees and half a million online viewers.

Don will discuss the Web as a platform for innovation and value creation. From education and science to new approaches to citizen engagement and democracy, powerful new initiatives are underway, embracing a new set of principles for the 21st century — collaboration, openness, sharing, interdependence and integrity.

About Don Tapscott
Don Tapscott is one of the world's leading authorities on innovation, media, and the economic and social impact of technology and advises business and government leaders around the world. In 2011, Don was named one of the world's most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50. He has authored or co-authored 14 widely read books including bestsellers Paradigm Shift, Digital Economy, and Wikinomics, the best selling management book in 2007 and translated into over 25 languages. The Economist called his newest work Macrowikinomics: Rebooting Business and the World a "Schumpeter-ian story of creative destruction". Macrowikinomics will be released in paperback in May 2012. Learn more at dontapscott.com.

About Social Media Week
Social Media Week is one of the world's most unique global platforms, offering a series of interconnected activities and conversations around the world on emerging trends in social and mobile media across all major industries. Social Media Week takes place in the US, Canada, South America, Europe and Asia. Learn more at socialmediaweek.org.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtapscott

Bio: http://dontapscott.com/wp-content/uploads/Don-Tapscott-Bio.pdf

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Jody Stevens jody@tapscott.com 416.863.8802

TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2012 /CNW/ - Just in time for Valentine's Day, Morneau Shepell Ltd., under the Shepell•fgi Employee Assistance Program (EAP), has launched the new online Enhancing Your Relationship Program that helps individuals and couples achieve a greater overall understanding of and satisfaction in their intimate relationships. Users are able to access the program anytime, anywhere and can work through relationship exercises and resources at their own pace and convenience.

"One of the top three issues people reach out to us for assistance each year is about their relationships," says Barb Veder, Clinical Director, Morneau Shepell. "We continually receive questions such as 'what defines a healthy relationship?' 'how can I improve my relationship with my partner?,' and 'how do I ensure that my partner and I can really talk to and hear each other?'"

The program educates participants on the key principles of healthy relationships. Users can access resources on their own or work through them with their partner. As they move through the program, they will explore their own responses to the way they currently think about their relationship.

Expert articles and videos serve as a starting point to educate participants on communication, conflict resolution, etc. and encourage behavioural and attitudinal change. Users have the flexibility to choose resources customized to their needs and preferences, including ordering additional expert-chosen reading materials online, and navigating interactive activities, quizzes, exercises and resource guides. Fun features include the ability to send interactive 'Love Coupons' to their special someone.

The program is a result of Morneau Shepell's mandate to increase awareness around mental health in the workplace. Explains Veder, "High work stress has been linked to marital conflict, family stress, and poor performance in both work and family roles. Conversely, we also witness the toll that problematic personal relationships take on workplace productivity and engagement. Everything is connected."

The costs of unhealthy relationships are not trivial. Studies indicate that employers could reduce absenteeism by 6.5% and save $1 billion per year in direct costs if they eliminate high levels of work-to-family interference. Employees with high work-to-family interference are also 6.7 times more likely to say they would leave their jobs to have more time for themselves and their families. Other studies show that divorce can affect employee productivity and effectiveness for three to five years, or longer.

The online Enhancing Your Relationship Program is best suited for individuals who are looking to improve their relationships and are at ease using online solutions. It's also ideal for those who prefer to work through things at their own speed.

"It is clear that there is a direct connection between employees' healthy personal relationships and workplace productivity," says Rita Fridella, Senior Vice-President, Operations and Chief Clinician, Morneau Shepell. "Our online relationship program provides timely support while also catering to our client's demand for online products, perfectly complementing our existing EAP mental health and work/life balance services."

The online Enhancing Your Relationship Program is available to EAP members and their families by calling the Care Access Centre or via Online Access (Canada) at workhealthlife.com.

Morneau Shepell

Morneau Shepell is the largest Canadian-based firm offering industry-leading benefits and pension consulting, outsourcing, as well as health and productivity solutions. The company works with clients to develop end-to-end insights and solutions that integrate with their business strategies to achieve results. Through Benefits and Health Solutions Consulting, Pension Consulting, Health Management, Administration Solutions and Shepell•fgi's Employee Assistance Program, Morneau Shepell helps clients reduce costs, increase employee productivity, and improve their competitive positions by supporting their employees' financial security, health and well-being.

Established in 1966, Morneau Shepell serves over 8,000 clients, ranging from small businesses to some of the largest corporations and associations in North America. With approximately 2,500 employees in offices across North America, we provide services to organizations across Canada, in the United States and around the globe.

Morneau Shepell Inc. is a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). For more information, visit www.morneaushepell.com.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Anita Wright
416 383-6464
awright@morneaushepell.com

Jerry Amernic
416 284-0838
jamernic@morneaushepell.com

40 web radio stations, 14 genres genre-based communities, concerts, features, and more unite Canadian music lovers online at cbcmusic.ca

TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2012 /CNW/ - CBC today launched CBC Music and the CBC Music App - a free new digital music service designed to connect Canadians to the music they love. With a choice of 40 different web radio stations, 14 distinct genre-based communities, and music from nearly 1,000 major and independent music companies, CBC Music provides listeners with access to the very best Canadian and International music. Featuring original content from the most knowledgeable and experienced music personalities and programmers from across the country, hundreds of concerts, features, blogs, playlists, and more, the new music service is a place for music lovers to explore, discover and connect with other music fans. Canadians can experience CBC Music now at cbcmusic.ca.

The new CBC Music App allows listeners to stream CBC Music to their iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, including 40 web radio stations, as well as CBC Radio 2 and CBC Radio 3.

"CBC Music successfully connects Canadians with music when and how they want it, and provides an unmatched experience for music lovers across the country," said Chris Boyce, executive director of radio and audio of CBC English Services. "As a modern public broadcaster, we're proud to bring this rich digital experience to Canadians, using the knowledge, content and extensive music collection that only CBC can offer."

Key features of CBC Music on cbcmusic.ca include:

• Completely free, and easy to navigate - just click to play
• 40 web radio stations built from a library of millions of tracks of music
• 14 genre-based music communities ranging from rock to classical, pop to jazz, hip hop to country, and everything in between
• CBC Radio 2 & CBC Radio 3
• Direct access to the music of almost 1,000 major and independent music companies
• Artist pages on more than 25,000 independent artists with thousands of songs you can play whenever you want
• The best music content from a variety of CBC programs including Q and George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight
• CBC personalities who guide Canadians through the infinite world of music
• Hundreds of concerts available on demand
• Original content including articles, blogs and playlists, updated daily
• 'The Canadian Concert Calendar' maintained by artists - one of the largest Canadian concert calendars available

The CBC Music App is available for free from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.ca/appstore. Experience CBC Music online at cbcmusic.ca.

The launch of CBC Music comes on the heels of the groundbreaking music licensing deal reached between CBC and the Audio-Video Licensing Agency (AVLA) in January 2012. This historic deal was negotiated on behalf of the AVLA's entire membership of almost 1,000 major and independent music companies, and is the first negotiated collective license in Canada for on-line streaming and podcasting of radio and online digital music programming. Additionally, CBC Music builds on CBC's already successful relationship with the music industry, artists and other music partners.

ABOUT CBC MUSIC
CBC Music is Canada's free digital music service. For the casual listener to the hardcore fan, connect with the very best Canadian and International music, concerts, features and other music fans. Simple and easy to navigate, CBC Music gives Canadians access to 40 web radio stations, 14 distinct genre-based music communities, content from the most knowledgeable music personalities and programmers from across the country, hundreds of concerts, playlists and more. Experience CBC Music online at cbcmusic.ca. The CBC Music App is available for free from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.ca/appstore.  Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/cbcmusic or on Twitter @cbc_music

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MONTREAL--(Marketwire - Feb 14, 2012) - iPerceptions Inc. (TSX VENTURE: IPE), a leading provider of online Voice of Customer (VoC) analytics based on actual visitor feedback, today announced the release of its Retail Web Analytics Report for 2011. The report found that the use of more than one web analytics tool nearly doubled in the last year, from 33% in 2010 to 62% in 2011. The results suggest that retailers recognize the importance of evaluating and addressing the entire website visitor experience.