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TP-LINK Canada Launches Smartphone App for Configuring and Managing Routers

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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct. 16, 2014) - TP-LINK Canada Inc. today announced the launch of Tether, an iOS and Android mobile device app for accessing and managing supported TP-LINK routers. Tether provides a simple, intuitive interface, for easy configuration and management of router resources, such as setup and network mapping, privileges, and parental controls - all from the convenience of a mobile device.

Tether can designate which devices get to control the router as administrators and which ones are managed devices that can be configured for Internet and network access on a set schedule. Parents will appreciate the ability to setup a URL-based white list of safe websites and can schedule specific times for access by their children.

Stream Media to Devices

Tether is a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified device, enabling the easy sharing of media files over a home Wi-Fi network. When a USB drive is connected to a supported TP-LINK router, Tether allows the easy streaming of movies, music and photos to iOS and Android devices. Users will enjoy the flexibility of media streaming at the time of their choosing, without the need to take up valuable storage space on their client devices.

Simplified Router Management

Router-management is simplified with Tether, including editing of the admin password, toggling between 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and simultaneous dual-band, viewing WAN settings, and changing wireless settings, such as the security encryption level, SSID, and SSID passphrase.

Tether Compatibility

Tether is compatible with iPhones, iPod Touch and iPad devices running iOS 5.1 or later, as well as Android devices running Gingerbread 2.3.3 or later, and is available on Apple's App Store and the Google Play Store.

Four TP-LINK routers currently support the Tether app, while legacy devices will be given support through future firmware updates made available on the TP-LINK corporate website.

"TP-LINK's Tether App provides the easiest way to access, manage and share router resources with iOS and Android devices, says Mark Macaulay, director of sales for TP-LINK Canada. "Tether offers a simple, intuitive user interface on your router's status, as well as for seeing who is online and designated network privileges."

Macaulay adds, "Users will appreciate the ability to easily stream movies, music and photos from a router-connected USB drive onto a mobile device."

About TP-LINK

TP-LINK is a global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products and the world's No.1 provider of WLAN and broadband CPE devices, with products available in over 120 countries to tens of millions customers. Committed to intensive R&D, efficient production and strict quality management, TP-LINK continues to provide award-winning networking products in Wireless, ADSL, Routers, Switches, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters for Global end-users.

For further information visit http://www.tplink.com/ca/

All information and pricing provided are subject to change without notice. All trade names are the property of their respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary.


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Canadian Innovation Exchange Announces Canada’s 20 Most Innovative Companie

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TORONTO, ON – Tuesday, October 21, 2014 – Today, the Canadian Innovation Exchange announces the 2014 roster of 20 innovative technology companies that have been inducted into the annual CIX Top 20 program. Companies are chosen by a selection committee made up of technology experts and investors from across the country. Many great applications from all regions of Canada were received and the program will include companies from Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. Companies were judged on a number of key factors including product/service offering, depth of management, market opportunity, and business model.

The 2014 CIX Top 20 are:

·         Askuity

·         Bridgit

·         ChargeSpot Wireless Power

·         Cirius Messaging

·         Figure 1

·         Flixel Photos

·         FusionPipe Software Solutions

·         Gallop Labs

·         GridCure

·         GuestDriven

·         InteraXon

·         Mighty Cast

·         Mnubo

·         PostBeyond

·         RosterBot

·         Sightline Innovation

·         Vantage Analytics

·         ViewsIQ

·         VitalSines

·         WealthSimple

"We had a blast at CIX last year!” says Mike Wagman, CEO of Rithm, which was selected as the Audience Choice at CIX 2013. “There was excellent exposure to investors and others in the start-up community for our music messaging service Rithm." 


Each company will be present at CIX 2014 where they will present their innovative product and service offerings to a crowd of over 600 investors and peers in the Canadian technology ecosystem. Alongside these showcases will be interactive sessions led by some of Canada’s top business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs.

For a detailed description of each company’s product and service offering, visit www.canadianinnovationexchange.com

About Canadian Innovation Exchange

The Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) is a leading technology innovation destination where investors, innovative companies, entrepreneurs and facilitators converge to drive economic growth and accelerate the development and implementation of new ideas. This forum attracts the key players behind Canada’s innovative technology products and services in order to learn from each other, meet and pursue customer partnerships and investment relationships, and encourage the development of innovative technology that will be an integral part of Canada’s economic growth.

The 7th annual Canadian Innovation Exchange will take place on November 18, 2014 at the MaRS Discovery District.

For media enquiries, contact:

Radyah Khan

(416) 921-3171 ext. 232

Email: rkhan@achillesmedia.com

New CorelCAD™ 2015 Brings Industry-Standard 2D and 3D CAD Features at a Competitive Price

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct. 21, 2014) -

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Corel® today released CorelCAD™ 2015, the latest version of its powerful and affordable CAD software. CorelCAD 2015 provides the must-have tools for 2D and 3D CAD design, comprehensive support for native .DWG files and CorelDRAW® graphics, and automation capabilities that deliver impressive speed and performance on both a Windows and Mac platform. With new features, such as parametric drawing capabilities, a pop-up dimension palette and enhanced in-place text editing tools, users can immediately improve their design productivity.

"CorelCAD 2015 delivers one of the strongest and most cost-effective CAD software solutions for users of all levels," said Klaus Vossen, Senior Product Manager for Technical Graphics, Corel. "It's one of the best choices for architects, engineers and other CAD professionals because of its affordability, familiar ribbon UI and extensive file compatibility. The new parametric design capabilities accelerate productive design workflows. With an extensive set of 3D design tools, CorelCAD 2015 is the ideal software for 3D enthusiasts looking for an affordable 3D design application with 3D output capabilities from concept to finished goods."

With the state-of-the-art ARES® CAD platform, CorelCAD 2015 offers intuitive new features and enhancements to complement any CAD project:

NEW Drawing Constraints (Parametric Drawing) for Windows
Increases drawing precision by applying dimensional constraints to ensure 2D designs meet exact proportion, angle and size requirements by forcing a geometric shape to perform in a specified way.
NEW 2D Editing Tools
Maintains the attribute values while exploding blocks to editable shapes with the ExplodeBlockX, the DiscardDuplicates tool simplifies geometry, and the interactive trim path precisely trims curves and corners on screen.
NEW Pop-Up Dimension Palette
Displays dimension text formatting and property settings on screen for quick editing and easier control of frequently-used settings.
ENHANCED In-Place Text and Table Editing
Creates or modifies existing text with the ability to quickly stack text and paste formatted text from Microsoft Word within a project. Inserts, deletes, merges or resizes cells, rows and columns within existing tables to quickly include important text or instructions into any drawing.
ENHANCED Windows Ribbon User Interface (UI)
Enhances productivity and allows users to easily transition from other CAD programs with customizable Windows ribbon UI workspaces.

Pricing and Availability

CorelCAD 2015 is available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian-Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean. North American pricing is $699 (USD and CAD). Registered CorelCAD users of any previous version of CorelCAD, CorelCAD 2013 and CorelCAD 2014 are eligible for an upgrade price of $199 (USD and CAD). Education and volume licenses are available, offering flexible hybrid solutions on Windows and Mac operating systems.

Media & Blogger Resources

For additional CorelCAD resources including reviewer's materials, images and videos, please visit www.corel.com/newsroom/corelcad.

About CorelCAD Software

CorelCAD is an affordable and powerful CAD software solution for precise 2D drafting and 3D design. With industry-standard CAD features and advanced .DWG support, it is a true CAD solution for architectural and mechanical CAD needs.

Boasting some of the industry's best-known brands, Corel's product lines also include CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite, CorelDRAW® Technical Suite, Corel® Painter®, Corel® PaintShop® Pro, Corel® PDF Fusion™, Corel® VideoStudio® and Corel® WordPerfect® Office. For more information about CorelCAD software, please visitwww.coreldraw.com/corelcad.

© 2014 Corel Corporation. All rights reserved. Corel, the Corel logo, Corel Balloon logo, CorelDRAW, Painter, CorelCAD, PaintShop, PDF Fusion, VideoStudio and WordPerfect are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel Corporation and/or its subsidiaries in Canada, the U.S. and elsewhere. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Canada ReConnect14 Conference to be held November 19-20 in Ottawa

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OTTAWA – Oct. 27, 2014 -- Some 200 North American research administrators, academics, librarians, funders and policymakers engaged in managing complex research data are expected to attend the third annual CASRAI Canada ReConnect conference, which will be held November 19-21 at the Ottawa Marriott. 

The conference theme is "Infrastructure & Interoperability," and the event will feature expert panels examining best practices in creating infrastructure to manage successful research programs in this era of big data and digital scholarship, as well as approaches to interoperability that support interdisciplinary research and international collaboration.

Presented by Consortia Advancing Standards in Research Administration Information (CASRAI) and Research Data Canada, the conference showcases keynote speakers Mark Usher, President of Higher Education Strategy Associates, and Mark Parsons, Secretary General of Research Data Alliance, as well as more than two dozen other speakers.

“Canada ReConnect is a valuable event for anyone responsible for managing the complexities of research data management or research grants who is looking to better understand how to capture and understand the impact of research investment,” said CASRAI Executive Director David Baker. “Participants will explore their shared interests in reducing administrative burden and improving access to the business intelligence that is trapped inside data silos.”

The conference program is organized in three tracks, each with a separate focus: Research Data (co-sponsored by Research Data Canada), Funders & Institutions, and Libraries & Publishers. In addition to the keynote speeches, the two-and-a-half-day conference will offer panel discussions with more than two dozen additional expert speakers who represent all sectors of the research community, and extensive networking opportunities for attendees. Registration is now open.

About CASRAI
CASRAI is an international non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the administrative burden on researchers and to improving business intelligence capacity of research institutions and funders. Our approach is to use information standards to improve the flow of information within and between research stakeholders. We develop and maintain a common and extensible dictionary of terms and exchangeable business objects that form bridges in our shared work processes.

BBM Introduces New Privacy and Control Features Offering Creative Ways to Chat and Share

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WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct. 31, 2014) -

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BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ:BBRY) (TSX:BB), a global leader in mobile communications, today announced that it has released several new features for BBM™, offering users new ways to chat and share with more privacy and control over their communications.

At the core of the BBM experience is privacy and control. These two notions are more important today than ever before as people are looking for simple ways to help guard against their messages getting into the wrong hands or being seen by anyone other than the intended recipient. New features for BBM introduced today enable users to communicate with more discretion and freedom. Features introduced today include:

  • Timed Messages(i): By setting a timer you can control how long messages and pictures you share with contacts can be viewed within BBM. The message is hidden until the recipient touches and holds on the chat. Then, once the timer has expired (or if the recipient takes their finger off the screen), the message is no longer visible. The user also receives a notification if BBM detects that the recipient has taken a screenshot of the image or message.
  • Message Retraction(ii)Users can now retract their message to remove it from their BBM chat before it has been read by the recipient or after it has been read so that it is no longer visible within the BBM chat.
  • High Quality Image Transfer: When a user receives a picture in BBM, they can quickly request an HD version to enjoy the image in full detail.
  • Faster Sticker Selection: It is now easier for users to browse BBM Stickers and quickly add them to their chats.
  • Discover New Music: See what music BBM contacts are listening to and show others what songs you're playing. iPhone users can tap the song and be taken to iTunes for a quick and seamless purchase.

"These new enhancements to BBM were highly requested so we're excited to be delivering them to users today," said John Sims, President Global Enterprise Services at BlackBerry. "These capabilities will allow our users to be more creative in how they deliver their messages while also being confident that their content is kept private and seen only by its intended recipient."

Timed Messages and Message Retraction are premium features that will be available free and without restriction to BBM users over the next three months. After this time, unrestricted access to these features will become part of a broader bundle of features that will be offered as part of a BBM subscription.

Today's announcement underscores the commitment to making BBM a world class privacy-focused instant messaging application. New features are available for download over the next couple of days for BlackBerry 10 smartphones, iPhones and Android smartphones by installing the latest BBM update in BlackBerry World, Apple App Store and Google Play. For more information, visit the Inside BlackBerry Blog and check out new BBM videos on theBlackBerry Youtube Channel.

About BBM

Introduced in 2005, BBM set the standard for mobile messaging and continues to drive innovation in messaging and private social networking. Today, BBM is one of the largest private social mobile networks, driving real, active conversations. Customers love BBM for its privacy, controls and immediacy with Delivered and Read statuses and message-in-progress notices.

About BlackBerry

A global leader in mobile communications, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols "BB" on the Toronto Stock Exchange and "BBRY" on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.BlackBerry.com.

(i) While the timed message feature is designed to remove the message or picture from the recipient's BBM chat view, it does not prevent recipients from capturing an image of the content by taking a screenshot or using an image capture device.
(ii) Retracting a message after it has been read by the recipient will remove the message from the BBM chat view, but will not affect copies of the message that the recipient may have made prior to the message being retracted.

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TP-LINK Canada Introduces World's Smallest Travel Router, Smaller than a Hockey Puck

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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired – October 31, 2014) - TP-LINK Canada Inc. today introduced the world’s smallest travel router, the 150Mbps Wireless N Nano router (TL-WR702N), geared for mobile users and hotel travellers. The Nano router is ideally suited for travellers wanting to share their hotel room’s Internet with wireless devices, such as laptops, mobile phones, tablets or game consoles. 

The Nano router is a gadget-like device, measuring only 57 x 57 x18 mm, and smaller than a hockey puck. Yet offers many performance features commonly found on many regular-size routers: 802.11b/g/n standards compatibility, great wireless coverage, Quality of Service (QoS), easy setup, advanced security and firewall, and five operational modes: Access Point (AP), Router, Client, Bridge or Repeater mode.

Power requirements are simplified with the Nano router by using the device’s micro USB port with the included external power adapter or connecting to the USB port of a computer.

Advanced security features include WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions, firewall protection, and a Pre-Encryption function that sets the initial SSID and Password for extra wireless protection for the user.

Highlights

  • Compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n
  • Wireless speed up to 150Mbps
  • Compact and portable, small enough to take on the road
  • Powered through a micro USB port with the included power adapter or USB connection to a computer
  • Compatible with most 2.4GHz Wi-Fi devices
  • Supports Access Point (AP), Router, Client, Bridge and Repeater operation modes
  • Supports WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions

“The TP-LINK Nano router is a must have accessory to carry in your travel bag,” says Mark Macaulay, director of sales for TP-LINK Canada. “For only around $25 this feature-rich travel gadget will allow users to setup secure private hotspots on-the-fly.” 

Pricing and Availability

The TL-WR702N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano router has a suggested list price of $24.99 (CAD) and is available now from TP-LINK's vast retail and online partner network across Canada.  For additional product information visit:

http://www.tplink.ca/en/products/details/?categoryid=241&model=TL-WR702N#over

About TP-LINK

TP-LINK is a global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products and the world's No.1 provider of WLAN and broadband CPE devices, with products available in over 120 countries to tens of millions customers. Committed to intensive R&D, efficient production and strict quality management, TP-LINK continues to provide award-winning networking products in Wireless, ADSL, Routers, Switches, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters for Global end-users.

For further information visit http://www.tplink.com/ca/

All information and pricing provided are subject to change without notice. All trade names are the property of their respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary.

Contact: 
Irving Frydman

B2B Marketing Insights

Tel: (416) 605-6881
Email: 
irving.frydman@b2bmarketinginsights.com

http://www.tplink.com/ca/

Rise of Pinterest: Freelancer Fast 50 reveals social media shift; leaders fight for dominance

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SYDNEY, November 4th, 2014: Connecting with eCommerce and a focus on original visual content has become critical for Social Platforms as we deep-dive into Pinterest’s meteoric rise in the social market; this demand for original content delivers a surge in creative and content jobs; Apple breaks what appeared to be Android’s unshakeable dominance with the launch of the iPhone 6; and Microsoft appears set for a resurgence; as everyone is left asking, “What has happened to eBay? What will we expect to see from Alibaba?” 

This quarter’s Fast 50 has seen Freelancer.com data scientists review 295,259 online jobs showcasing the global trends affecting businesses and pulling apart what is driving their budget decisions. The Q3 results have been dominated by massive increases in Social Media jobs, up a collective 63% on Q2. A plethora of product releases pitched squarely at eCommerce advertisers, including an expansion of the long-awaited Promoted Pins, has seen Pinterest jobs skyrocket. Meanwhile, the launch of the Apple iPhone 6 has finally ended 7 consecutive quarters of Android dominance - but will it last?

“In business and technology, it is common to see the underdogs suddenly rise up and knock the incumbent out of the top spot which, in turn, shakes up the industry and changes consumer perceptions and the business landscape. This Fast 50 shows Pinterest, Apple, Microsoft and Alibaba all making moves, some game changing and disruptive, jostling for a top position. As a result, business owners are changing perceptions and shifting where and how they invest to grow their businesses,” Freelancer.com CEO Matt Barrie remarked.

Pinterest’s meteoric rise is shaking up social networks and what they mean for business. The visual bookmarking platform is finally making moves to monetise through the expansion of Promoted Pins, and the results have been astounding - a massive 1065% increase to 1480 in related jobs, as eCommerce advertisers see encouraging results. Key product releases in the last few months, pitched squarely at small business advertisers, include an overhaul of their analytics platform, self-service ads, a news tab to push out fresh content, search-prioritised Rich Pins and more.

What started out as a platform many critics dismissed as an unremarkable site for scrapbooking has managed to build itself up into one of, if not the major player in the social media arena. While Pinterest’s user count is relatively low at 70 million, its user base hits a lucrative niche - 80% of Pinterest’s user base are women. But the secret sauce that has advertisers salivating is engagement of its user base - the average Pinterest user spends 98 minutes per month on the platform. 

Drilling down the stats even further, the numbers grow to astronomical proportions. Pinterest users have created more than 750 million boards which include more than 30 billion individual pins, with a staggering 54 million new pins being added each day. If you needed any more convincing of Pinterest’s power, during the holiday season in 2013, Pinterest accounted for nearly a quarter of all social sharing activity. Pinterest is second only to Facebook among social networks when it comes to driving traffic to websites.

They’ve also just hired one of Google’s high profile media partnership managers, Robert Macdonald and have ex Facebook’s Director of Monetization (2006-2010) Tim Kendall on board. Kendall, a key figure in Facebook’s highly successful monetisation strategy, has bullishly claimed Pinterest will be bigger than Facebook and Google. We expect the amount of Pinterest-related work, from image production, to ads, to community cultivation to be a mainstay in the Fast 50 for many years to come.

Google+ has also enjoyed a dramatic resurgence, increasing 532% from 269 jobs to 1699 jobs this quarter and Google AdWords has had a smaller yet still significant increase of 22% to 1238 jobs. This is related to the release of their Partner Playbook that acts as a best practice reference for their ‘partners’ to get a lot more engagement using Google’s platforms.

Social has generally had an exceptional quarter, with Social Media Marketing up 96% to 3755, Twitter up 56% to 3662 jobs, Facebook Marketing up 20% to 8571 jobs. The general trend towards visual, engaging and original content has driven strong growth in the visual design arena, with Photography up 24% to 1521 jobs, Photo Editing up 29% to 2199 jobs, Photoshop up 29% to 13374 jobs and Illustrator projects are up 22% to 4730 jobs. 3D content is also continuing to feature, with 3D rendering up 20% and 3D Design up 14% to 3731 and 1224 jobs respectively. 

The focus on original content has been formalised by Google, and this has delivered a surge in jobs for the content industry. The ‘little or no original content‘ section of Google’s Webmaster Guidelines has been updated, forcing site and blog owners to embrace more relevant and original content. Producing unique and relevant content takes strategic planning and creative talent, and in relation to this, we’ve seen the demand for original content generation increase across the Freelancer.com platform. Book Writing is up 30% to 1314 jobs, Photography is up 24% to 1521 jobs, eBooks are up 21% to 1318 jobs, Editing is up 21% to 244 jobs and Blogging is up 15% to 4290 jobs. People are caring more about what gets published versus just reposting and scraping content. This means a better and more engaging experience for all.

Apple breaks 7 consecutive quarters of Android dominance with the launch of the iPhone 6. Ever the expert marketer, Apple has successfully drummed up global hysteria with the release of the iPhone 6 and their first foray into the phablet space with the iPhone 6 Plus. After months of hype building, consumers have flocked to purchase the smartphone in such numbers, Apple has been forced to delay deliveries just to control the demand. Even after the U2 iTunes hijack, Apple is still flying high. 

Businesses have been drawn into believing that iOS is the operating system they should be investing their budget in as they build apps and products to tap into the Apple consumer market, but is this new device enough to allow Apple to dominate? The International Data Corporation’s numbers don’t think so. From April to June in 2014, 301 million smartphones were sold across the world - a record quarterly figure, but a monumental 85% of these were Android. In fact, Apple’s global market share dropped from 13% to 11.7% in the same period.

While the Fast 50 numbers don’t show a significant increase in the demand for iOS vs. Android development, both iPhone and iPad development are up by over 11% to 10161 jobs and 2856 jobs respectively, and Android is up 9.1%. What is certain from this is that the race is still close. With Apple clearly following trends set by Samsung, HTC and friends, it indicates that consumers are potentially going to be a lot less loyal to one platform and they may shift as new hardware is released.

Is Microsoft set for a resurgence? It seems like the Microsoft stack is really heating up. Both SQL Serverand ASP.net are up by 259% and 179% to 1076 and 1935 jobs respectively. Has the appointment of new Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, with his focus on cloud computing, reinvigorated the company seen by many developers and consumers alike as old-fashioned and out of touch? In July 2014, he sent around an internal memo detailing his vision for the company’s future, highlighting his vision for a Microsoft that focuses on “Productivity and Platforms” – is his vision starting to take hold?

What has happened to eBay? Alibaba?

Is the online trading powerhouse feeling the pressure after Alibaba’s strong debut? With the dust still settling after the record-breaking Alibaba IPO, eBay has announced that they are spinning off PayPal debt-free. At the same time, eBay jobs on Freelancer.com have dropped 14% this quarter. Does eBay have structural or brand problems? Has eBay stopped innovating? Is the eCommerce titan about to hit an iceberg, with PayPal fleeing in a lifeboat?

Alibaba’s IPO has formalised the rise of a new eCommerce titan and presented a stark challenge to incumbents eBay and Amazon. Stay tuned - 2015 could herald one of the greatest business battles in history. Can eBay survive the Crocodile on the Yangtze and The Everything Store?

About Freelancer®

Quadruple Webby award-winning Freelancer.com is the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace by total number of users and projects posted. Over 13.6 million registered users have posted 6.6 million projects and contests to date in over 700 areas as diverse as website development, logo design, marketing, copywriting, astrophysics, aerospace engineering and manufacturing. Freelancer Limited is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN.

This data was taken from a total of 295,259 good jobs posted in Q3, up 6.6% from 276,922 good jobs posted in Q2. Good jobs are those that have been filtered for spam.

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Calgary, AB –   Calgary-based nFluids – a company developing a unique product that harnesses the potential of nanotechnology to enhance drilling fluid performance— has taken its next step in its development phase by spinning out of Innovate Calgary’s Company Creation incubation program.

“It’s amazing the amount of work required to build momentum to get a company started,” says Jeremy Krol, vice president, corporate development, nFluids. “The access to individuals with expertise in finance, intellectual property management, legal documentation and communications and marketing were key benefits of working with Innovate Calgary.”

Innovate Calgary’s Company Creation program unites innovative researchers and inventors with experienced and knowledgeable entrepreneurs to create investment ready companies.  The program utilizes the extensive expertise of the Innovate Calgary team to enhance the success of developing platform technologies into thriving startups.

“Innovate Calgary’s connection to the University of Calgary and access to world class researchers, is extremely beneficial,” says David Edmonds, CEO for nFluids.  “Equally valuable is Innovate Calgary’s knowledge and expertise related to intellectual property and ensuring there are no encumbrances that may impact attracting partners and financing.”

nFluids is well positioned for success with a strong corporate foundation provided by Innovate Calgary combined with cutting-edge research, positive lab results, and an experienced team. The company plans to maintain its momentum with continued field testing, working with partners to expand their reach into worldwide markets and grow their technical team.

“Promising lab results, strong market opportunity, the propriety nature of the technology and the outstanding quality and expertise of the researchers were key components that attracted the attention of the Company Creation team,” says Stace Wills, vice president, company creation with Innovate Calgary. “The Company Creation team members, David Edmonds and Jeremy Krol, deserve tremendous credit for taking the opportunity to the next level by conducting extensive research to validate the market opportunity, developing a comprehensive business plan, recruiting a board and advisory team, raising capital, attracting non-dilutive funding, and securing critical field trials with industry partners.  These contributions positioned nFluids perfectly for its recent spin-out from Innovate Calgary.” 

nFluids was formed in mid-2012 based on patent pending drilling fluid additive technology being developed by Dr. Maen Husein, a professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering, and Dr. Mohammad Zakaria in the labs of Dr. Geir Hareland, former industrial research chair in drilling engineering.

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About Innovate Calgary

Innovate Calgary is where startups, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, industry and partners within the advanced technology sector take innovation and ideas to business. Our integrated approach to commercialization focuses on facilitating connections among stakeholders and offering a comprehensive range of programs and services to achieve success. To learn more visit: innovatecalgary.com

About nFluids

Based in Calgary, Canada, nFluids Inc. is developing cutting edge fluid additives for the oil and gas industry. Its product has the potential to dramatically reduce the loss of fluid during drilling while providing a more efficient, environmentally friendly, cost effective and safer drilling operation. This novel oilfield drilling technology is based on patent pending inventions being developed in collaboration with researchers from the Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Department at the University of Calgary. To learn more visit: nfluids.com

 

 

Contact:


Kelly Sansom

Director, Communications & Marketing

Innovate Calgary

Phone: (403) 270-2431

Email:ksansom@innovatecalgary.com

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CANARIE and ICT partners create powerful platform for innovation

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[Ottawa, ON | November 6, 2014]

CANARIE, a vital component of Canada’s digital infrastructure supporting research, education and innovation, today announced that it is partnering with telecommunications industry leaders to support Canadian excellence in next-generation network technologies.

The Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) was officially launched today in Ottawa. It brings together the entire industry supply chain — leading multinationals, scores of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), high-tech start-ups, service providers, research scientists and academics — to create a web of organizations focussed on commercializing new network and communications technologies.

CENGN's unique multi-vendor platform will enable the development of intelligent, software-defined networking solutions that will support the growing demand for content on multiple platforms; make effective use of cloud-based applications; and prepare for the ‘Internet of Things,’ which promises to connect a vast number of ‘smart’ devices, and revolutionize the way people go about their business. CENGN will provide testing facilities, business support, mentoring and help in finding financing for the businesses that participate in the Centre.

“CANARIE provides the critical network infrastructure that links the CENGN partners and enables rich collaboration among them,” says Peter Wilenius, Vice President, Business Development at CANARIE. “CANARIE is pleased to support this initiative to create a focal point for collaborative development and commercialization of new technologies that will sustain Canada’s leadership position in the global ICT industry.”

“The stakes are enormous,” says Ritch Dusome, Executive Director of CENGN. “CENGN is about making sure Canadian companies are winners in the $5 trillion global information technology market. It provides partner companies—at all levels—with market advantages by accelerating product research and by reducing product development times and costs.”

Dusome says CENGN will foster “co-opetition” between member organizations, which together are responsible for 90 per cent of Canada’s telecommunications R&D.

With its headquarters in the Kanata Research Park in west-end Ottawa, CENGN will have satellite offices across Canada. Through its partnership with CANARIE, CENGN partners will connect with researchers across the country. CENGN will also link to regional innovation centres to ensure start-ups get the business support they need in order to grow.

“The CENGN partnership creates a unique environment and a one-of-a-kind facility that will spawn new technologies, new services, new skills, new businesses, new jobs and new international investment,” says Dusome.

Last August, Minister of State for Science and Technology Ed Holder announced CENGN was awarded $11.7 million over five years through the federal government’s Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR) program.

“Our government is committed to supporting world-class research while creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for all Canadians,” said Holder.

“Collaboration is key to mobilizing innovation. This is why our government continues to invest in initiatives such as the CECRs, which match clusters of research expertise with the business community to help bring innovations to market faster.”


For more information, please contact:

Ela Ienzi
Communications Manager
CANARIE
(613) 943-5432
Ela.Ienzi@canarie.ca 


ABOUT CANARIE

CANARIE designs and delivers digital infrastructure and drives its adoption for Canada's research, education and innovation communities. CANARIE keeps Canada at the forefront of digital research and innovation, fundamental to a vibrant digital economy.

CANARIE’s roots are in advanced networking, and CANARIE continues to evolve the national ultra-high-speed backbone network that enables data-intensive, leading-edge research and big science across Canada and around the world. One million researchers, scientists and students at almost 2,000 Canadian institutions, including universities, colleges, research institutes, hospitals, and government laboratories have access to the CANARIE Network. 

CANARIE also leads the development of research software tools that enable researchers to more quickly and easily access research data, tools, and peers. In support of Canada’s high-tech entrepreneurs, CANARIE offers cloud-computing services to help them accelerate product development and gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Twelve provincial and territorial network partners, together with CANARIE, collectively form Canada’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). This powerful digital infrastructure connects Canadians to national and global data, tools, colleagues, and classrooms that fuel the engine of innovation in today’s digital economy. 

Established in 1993, CANARIE is a non-profit corporation, with the major investment in its programs and activities provided by the Government of Canada. 

Cascadia Summit Announces 16 Startups to Pitch for Investment on November 21

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Vancouver, BC, Nov 12, 2014 -  Launch AcademyPlug and Play Canada and Boast Capital are excited to announce the 16 startups that will pitch at Cascadia Summit on Friday, November 21. To be held at the Telus World of Science, Cascadia Summit is the official closing event of Vancouver Startup Week, bringing together over 500 people including investors, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, government representatives, media, and more.

More than 100 applications were evaluated by a selection committee comprised of nine investors and entrepreneurs from both Canada and the US. The finalists will present to an esteemed panel of judges, including Dafina Toncheva from US Venture Partners, Sumeet Jain from Intel Capital, Bill Bryant from Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Alireza Masrour from Plug and Play Ventures, Mahendra Ramsinghani from Mod N Labs, and Frederic Lardinois from TechCrunch.

Here are the up and coming startups that will be pitching at Cascadia Summit next Friday: 

●      Control

●      FREDsense Technologies (Calgary)

●      CommandWear Systems Inc.

●      Keycafe

●      FarmLead.com (Saskatoon)

●      Vivametrica (Calgary)

●      Wiivv Wearables

●      Optigo Networks Inc

●      Sensible Building Science Inc. 

●      Telemetry

●      Magicflix (Seattle)

●      AdMe

●      Latergramme

●      Shubaloo

●      Hipster CEO

●      Warranty Life

The event will also include a panel discussion on investment trends, as well as keynote speeches from Vancouver’s mayor, and Minister of Technology Andrew Wilkinson. Additionally, Plug and Play Ventures will be investing in the top startups from the pitch contest.

Tickets are almost sold out. Don’t miss out on Vancouver’s startup community event of the year. Get your ticket now: www.cascadiasummit.com.

 

About Launch Academy

Launch Academy is a pre-accelerator program that helps entrepreneurs execute on their startups through education, mentorship, lean metrics and networking opportunities. Launch Academy has established an environment where ideas are vetted, business models are tested and successes are celebrated. For more information visit: http://launchacademy.ca.

About Boast Capital

Boast Capital is a team of engineers and finance professionals with over 20 years experience helping companies in Canada and the U.S. successfully claim and maximize R&D tax credits. For more information visit: http://boastcapital.com

About Plug and Play

Plug and Play is a global startup incubator and seed-stage investor with a network that includes over 300 tech startups, 180 investors, and a community of leading Universities and Corporate partners. Since its inception in January 2006, Plug and Play has helped the startup community raise over $1 billion in venture funding, and has invested in 100+ companies including PayPal, Dropbox, Lending Club and Zoosk. For more information visit: http://plugandplaytechcenter.com.

BoardSeat Helps Senior Executives Build Relationships

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TORONTO, November 12, 2014 – BoardSeat, a new private leaders’ club, today launched its ‘Wait List’ in response to growing interest and to begin building its membership.

BoardSeat (www.boardseat.com) is a private leaders’ club, exclusively for senior executives – Vice President level, and above. It provides a platform that facilitates communication among groups of professionals, united by common experience. BoardSeat provides a safe and comfortable environment for networking, collaborating, seeking and providing counsel, transforming businesses and building exceptional careers.

BoardSeat is based on the conclusion that social media has become overpopulated and tends to principally generate large numbers of weak interpersonal “connections”. By providing an environment that facilitates and accelerates relationship-building, BoardSeat redefines how executives communicate, collaborate and meet face-to-face.

BoardSeat’s principal features include:

·         Societies: Small groups with clear missions and entrance criteria, run by members.

·         Face2Face: A meeting management system that facilitates in-person and HD video meetings.

·         Personal Aide: A dedicated assistant, assigned to each member, whose role is to help members leverage maximum value from BoardSeat.

·         Analytics: A toolset designed to drive member engagement and clearly demonstrate ROI.

BoardSeat’s official launch is scheduled for early 2015. Its community will be populated through an application process and invitations from members to their peers. A standardized review process will be in place for all candidates. The annual fee for individual BoardSeat membership is $950.00.

Effective immediately, interested parties may apply to BoardSeat’s Wait List. The process is quick and simple. Please see: https://www.boardseat.com/waitlist. Joining BoardSeat’s Wait List is completely free of charge and commitment. As the official launch of BoardSeat approaches, the Wait List will be shared with all individuals on it (companies and titles only – no names). Having had the benefit of seeing the caliber of the membership, people on the Wait List will then be invited to join.

“We are very pleased to be pre-launching BoardSeat with our Wait List, which helps us better understand our membership and to design groups that respond to specific needs, preferences and areas of interest,” says Peter Grech, Co-Founder and Chief Relationship Officer, BoardSeat. “The idea of creating a private leaders’ club occurred partially in response to my 15 years experience in the C-level executive search business. Our research and experience tell us that senior executives crave access to communities of like-minded individuals. But, the challenges of long work hours and family life conflict with traditional social club memberships. By using the Web as our platform, we are providing mobile access 24/7. Additionally, our selection process and security parameters replicate the discretion and confidentiality of a traditional club. We believe that creating communities of professionals, united by common experience, will generate extremely valuable interactions – both online and in-person.”

“By limiting membership to senior executives, we can effectively manage the caliber of our members – it’s about quality, not quantity,” adds Greg Silas, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer. “In our view, established social media has tremendous potential, but its overpopulation and generic reach have caused many senior executives to discount its value. Whereas, social media applications specifically tailored to a senior management clientele are rare or non-existent, until now. We believe that we are witnessing the start of a shift back to the social capital of old – real face-to-face relationships. BoardSeat leverages the strengths of social media, avoids the pitfalls and responds directly to a real and significant demand.”

About BoardSeat

BoardSeat is a new private leaders club exclusively for senior executives – Vice President level, and above. BoardSeat was founded in 2012 by Peter Grech and Greg Silas. BoardSeat’s official launch is scheduled for early 2015. To apply to BoardSeat’s Wait List, please visit https://www.boardseat.com/waitlist. For more information, please visit www.boardseat.com or call (416) 840-5566.

BlackBerry Study Reveals Enterprises Are Aware of Risks and Threats in Mobile Deployments

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- Two-thirds say mobile is the weakest link in data security


- Widespread fear of reputational, financial damage



WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 13, 2014) - A global study released today revealed a significant gap between what enterprises understand is putting them at risk with their mobile deployment and how actively they are taking steps to combat those risks, according to BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ:BBRY)(TSX:BB), a global leader in mobile communications.

The gap in understanding how inadequately managed mobile devices in the workplace can contribute risk - yet not taking action to mitigate that risk is evident, as 66 percent of those surveyed acknowledge they find it difficult to keep up with current and emerging mobile threats, while 70 percent of the same respondents say they know they are more tolerant of risk than they should be with their enterprise mobility. This increases to 76 percent in BYOD environments.

For organizations with governance, risk and compliance (GRC) demands, this gap leaves them vulnerable to attacks or industry regulation breaches that put them at financial and reputational risk. The survey found that only 35 percent of executives, risk compliance officers and IT managers within large organizations are very confident that their organization's data assets are fully protected from unauthorized access via mobile devices. In fact, more than two-thirds believe that mobile devices are the weakest link in their enterprise security framework.

Respondents indicated that they have been too lax in assessing and guarding against risks such as lost or stolen devices, unapproved apps and cloud services, as well as inadequate separation of work and personal use of devices. Consequences in mishandling these issues could lead to immeasurable reputational damage, significant financial penalties and loss of revenue through the loss of trade secrets, or misappropriated customer data. These threats are so critical that 75 percent of those surveyed believe that their organization's GRC groups should be more involved in developing enterprise mobility strategy.

"Deloitte's clients face a wide range of complex issues when assessing the adoption of new technology. From Deloitte's own research, we know that Digital Risk and in particular mobile technologies are of growing concern," said Kieran Norton, Principal, Security & Privacy, Deloitte & Touche LLP. "As the technical capabilities of connected devices increase exponentially, so do the threats to devices, data and infrastructure as well as wider risks around issues such as regulatory compliance and operational support. While clients recognize the potential upside of mobile driven innovation, at this time we still see many companies grappling with the implications of mobile technologies and finding the 'sweet spot' where new business opportunities are exploited while managing risk and balancing the tradeoff between control and user experience."

"It's startlingly clear that mobile technology has transformed daily business faster than most businesses have been able to adapt," said John Sims, President of Global Enterprise Services, BlackBerry. "Leaders at all levels of organizations around the world are realizing the very real gaps that exist in their technology infrastructure - and the potentially devastating consequences of a breach. As workforces become ever more mobile, BlackBerry leads the industry in developing solutions that provide flexibility without sacrificing security."

The findings raise serious concerns about the risk exposure faced by enterprises at a time when mobile challenges are growing. Nearly two-thirds of respondents reported the number of data breaches their organization has experienced via mobile devices has increased in the last year, and 66 percent said that it is difficult for their organizations to keep up with emerging mobile trends and security threats.

Additional mobile security trends emerging from survey respondents and their organizations included:

  • Increasing need for Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM). Seventy-six percent of study participants said the risk of legal liability and costly lawsuits will increase without concerted efforts to adopt comprehensive enterprise mobility management strategies.
    • 61 percent say their organization miscalculates or underestimates risk by focusing on the device rather than the entire mobility landscape.
    • The head of internal audit at a professional services company interviewed for the study said: "Attitudes are changing with regard to work and where you do it. The danger is that as the behavior changes and we use more mobile technologies, the controls do not keep up."

  • Reconsideration of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies. Fifty-seven percent said that they would consider curtailing policies that allow employees to use their personal mobile devices at work (BYOD) in favor of more secure end-to-end solutions such as corporate owned, personally enabled (COPE).
    • 77 percent reported that it is increasingly difficult to balance the needs of the business and those of the end user when it comes to mobility.
    • A vice president of technology at a financial services firm said: "As soon as someone is on the news there will be a backlash."

  • Mobility partners must provide secure, future-ready solutions. Sixty-nine percent said their methods for choosing mobility vendors need to be updated to reflect the current risk and mobility landscape.
    • 73 percent said they want providers to have security credentials and certifications when determining how best to implement EMM solutions.
    • 58 percent want their partners to have a clear mobility roadmap and solutions that adapt to changing technologies.

To learn more about the survey in an accompanying infographic and to download the complete report, "Moving Targets in Risk" visit:www.blackberry.com/risktolerance.

Infographic: www.blackberry.com/select/riskinfographic/

About the Global Survey

The study by Loudhouse Research was commissioned by BlackBerry and conducted in July and August 2014. The survey included 780 individuals in six countries with ultimate governance, risk, compliance (GRC) responsibility in organizations with 1,000 or more employees (500-plus in Australia). Participants represented a cross-section of companies and sectors deploying a variety of mobile operating systems and management protocols.

About BlackBerry

A global leader in mobile communications, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols "BB" on the Toronto Stock Exchange and "BBRY" on the NASDAQ. For more information, visitwww.blackberry.com.

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. When used herein, words such as "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "should", "intend", "believe", and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by BlackBerry Limited in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that BlackBerry believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of BlackBerry's Annual Information Form, which is included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on BlackBerry's forward-looking statements. BlackBerry has no intention and undertakes no 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.

BlackBerry and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of BlackBerry Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.


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Kaye Public Relations to Host 'Startup Week Vancouver Expert Marketing Panel November 20, 2014

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VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - Nov 14, 2014) - Technology marketing agency Kaye Public Relations today unveiled the list of subject matter experts participating in the complimentary "Startup Marketing: How to make it Great" panel discussion being held atThe Ironworks Studio in Vancouver on November 20, 2014 from 4:00 - 5:30pm. Designed to be interactive with audience participation, the expert panel is one of the key events comprising Startup Week Vancouver.

"Startup Marketing" panelists include:

"The speakers we have assembled for the Startup Vancouver expert panel have decades of highly effective business development and marketing experience," said Lynda Kaye of Kaye Public Relations. "We expect a lively, interactive discussion giving the audience timely and practical advice about marketing their early stage companies that builds significant awareness with customers and industry influencers. Topics include planning, budgeting, messaging, and media relations. We'll also explore the idea of Vancouver as the next Silicon Valley."

"The Vancouver area tech sector is growing rapidly," said Andrew Dilts, Startup Week Vancouver Co-Organizer and lawyer with Goodmans LLP. "While most startups can find funding and have no trouble getting their businesses launched, many companies lack the marketing knowledge required for long-term success. The Kaye PR expert marketing panel will be extremely valuable to startups that need help understanding and tackling their marketing challenges."

Registration for the "Startup Marketing: How to make it Great" panel discussion is open now at https://www.picatic.com/event14152014659063918.

Twitter: @startupweekvan@kayepr, #StartupWeekVan, #ExpertPanel

About Kaye Public Relations www.KayePR.com
Founded in 1999, Kaye Public Relations is a network of global affiliates with diverse and immediately deployable talents. The teams that make up this pioneering marketing and public relations agency are a rare combination of technologists, communications strategists, media relations experts, content developers, and business advisors.

About Startup Week Vancouver www.startupweekvancouver.ca
In its inaugural year, Startup Week Vancouver is a week-long series of events around the city to celebrate the tech community and startup ecosystem.


CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Contact
    Lynda Kaye
    Kaye Public Relations
    250.266-5293
    Email Contact

Perspecsys Expands Global Footprint With New Canadian Office

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MISSISSAUGA, ON--(Marketwired - Nov 14, 2014) - Perspecsys, the leader in enterprise cloud data protection gateway solutions, today announced the opening of its new Canadian office to support global demand for its cloud security solutions. The new Mississauga, Ontario office will house a growing team of engineering, sales, product and marketing personnel that bring Perspecsys' AppProtex Cloud Data Protection Gateway to market. The solution, part of a fast growing category that Gartner has coined "Cloud Access Security Brokers," is deployed at some of the most innovative and largest enterprise organizations across the globe.

According to Gartner, cloud adoption will reach $285.7 billion by 2018, as enterprises look to reduce IT costs and streamline operations, from customer service to big data analytics. The new state-of-the-art, collaborative 12,000-square foot Mississauga office will provide Perspecsys much needed growing room to enable the cloud adoption plans of some of the largest brands in the world. These customers rely on Perspecsys to keep sensitive and regulated data under their complete control, even while adopting public cloud applications like ServiceNow and Salesforce.com. 

"The proliferation of the cloud across enterprises around the world is requiring organizations to not only secure sensitive data and meet industry regulations, but also to ensure the high performance of mission-critical SaaS-based applications," said David Canellos, CEO of Perspecsys. "Our team of dedicated employees is one of Perspecsys' greatest assets. The opening of the new, state-of-the-art Mississauga office gives us room for our expanding employee base in the technology region of Ontario, enabling Perspecsys to meet the rising demand for enterprise cloud data protection gateway solutions across the globe."

The AppProtex Cloud Data Protection Gateway gives organizations the ability to protect data before it leaves their network. All sensitive information is replaced with a token or encrypted value while inside the enterprise's firewall; prior to going to the cloud for processing and storage. Since sensitive data never leaves the organization's control in any format, any exposure of the information to unauthorized parties is meaningless. Of equal importance, the Gateway ensures that users of cloud applications are not impacted -- they can still perform functions like searching, sorting or reporting on encrypted or tokenized data within their cloud applications. The enterprise benefits from retaining complete control of their information -- essentially making the public cloud private.

The new Canadian office is located at 5110 Creekbank Road in Mississauga, Ontario. The grand opening ceremony will take place today at 11:00 AM and will feature the Honorable Mayor of Mississauga, Hazel McCallion.

About Cloud Data Protection Provider, Perspecsys
Perspecsys Inc. is a leading provider of cloud data protection solutions that enable mission critical cloud applications to be adopted throughout the enterprise. Perspecsys gives organizations the ability to protect sensitive information before it leaves the network and understand how employees are using cloud applications throughout the enterprise. By removing the technical, legal and financial risks of placing sensitive data in the cloud, Perspecsys makes the public cloud private. Based in Toronto, Perspecsys Inc. is a privately held company backed by investors, including Intel Capital, Paladin Capital and Ascent Venture Partners. For more information please visitwww.perspecsys.com and follow us on Twitter @Perspecsys.


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Who’s On Now?

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TORONTO – It’s nighttime and your car has broken down on the side of the highway. You need a tow truck right away, so you open an app on your iPhone, search for the closest tow truck and send an instant message. The tow truck driver messages back that he’s on his way. 

This small example is just one of the many services covered in the newly launched app Who’s On Now. Who’s On Now, available for the iPhone, is a mobile search engine and social media tool that allows users to instantly connect with people and businesses closest to them.

“We’ve created the world’s first instant-connect search engine,” says Mehran Moeinifar, founder of Who’s On Now. “This is an app that, for the first time, instantly connects people to services and businesses allowing for real time messaging between the two. This opportunity creates a whole new level of customer interaction that has never been done before.”

The services that this app covers are practically endless and is a vital connection to services you may need. Imagine you have just bought a new cottage and are unfamiliar with the area. A pipe springs a leak when you are opening it for the first time after a long winter and you need a plumber. 

“You can use Who’s On Now to search for a plumber who is online that very second and is available to come fix your broken pipe,” says Moeinifar. “Simply send a message and connect with him instantly or you can send him a photo or live video, and the plumber can immediately find out what the problem is and come over and save your cottage from flooding.”

Who’s On Now is easy to get started and use. New Merchants simply create a profile of their business or service. They can add pictures, videos and their credentials, switch their availability to ON NOW and be ready to be found by customers in minutes.

Customers looking for services can create a profile and, within seconds, start searching for anything nearby that they are interested in discovering and instantly connect and message with that business.

The app is free to download and merchants can even send their customers invoices through the app. Customers can easily pay through the app with Stripe or a credit card, all within a couple short minutes. 

 

For more information, please visit WhosOnNow.com. 


Canada’s Tech Innovation Highlighted at CIX 2014

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Toronto, ON (November 19, 2014) - The Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) welcomed Canada’s top companies in Digital Media and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to a sold out crowd at Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District yesterday. The CIX Top 20 was hand-picked from a highly competitive list of companies across Canada by a selection committee of industry experts.


Congratulations to this year’s CIX Top 20:

 

·         Askuity

·         Bridgit

·         ChargeSpot Wireless Power

·         Cirius Messaging

·         Figure 1

·         Flixel Photos

·         FusionPipe Software Solutions

·         Gallop Labs

·         GridCure

·         GuestDriven

·         InteraXon

·         Mighty Cast

·         Mnubo

·         PostBeyond

·         RosterBot

·         Sightline Innovation

·         Vantage Analytics

·         ViewsIQ

·         VitalSines

·         WealthSimple

 

Throughout the day, over 600 delegates used virtual currency to bid on the CIX Top 20 as each company presented on what makes them the company to watch in the coming year and participants saw their valuations rise and fall live on the virtual stock exchange. At the end of the day, the Audience Choice was awarded based on the company’s highest virtual valuations at the close of the event.

 

The 2014 CIX Audience Choice is:

·         Gallop Labs

 

This year, CIX received hundreds of applications from major cities all over Canada and the Top 20 were hand-picked from a list of companies from across the country by a selection committee of industry experts. Companies were judged on a number of key factors, including:

·                     Product/service offering

·                     Depth of management

·                     Market opportunity

·                     Business model

 

Outside of the Top 20 competition, CIX also honoured Vision Critical CEO Scott Miller with the 2014 Innovator of the Year Award. Furthermore, the CIX program featured engaging keynotes and panel discussions led by innovative leaders from such companies as OpenText, Cisco, OMERS Ventures, IBM, Intel Capital, Lockheed Martin, BDC Capital, and many more.

 

About Canadian Innovation Exchange
The Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) is a leading technology innovation destination where investors, innovative companies, entrepreneurs and facilitators converge to drive economic growth and accelerate the development and implementation of new ideas.

This forum attracts the key players behind Canadian’s innovative technology products and services in order to learn from each other, meet and pursue customer partnerships and investment relationships, and encourage the development of innovative technology that will be an integral part of Canada’s economic growth. It also features the CIX Top 20, an exclusive showcase that celebrates Canada’s best innovations and the people behind them.  www.canadianinnnovationexchange.com

 

 

For media enquiries, contact:

 

Radyah Khan | Marketing Executive | Achilles Media Ltd.

T: 416.921.3171 x 232 | E: rkhan@achillesmedia.com

 

21 St. Clair Avenue East

Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario

Canada, M4T 1L9

TP-LINK Canada Unveils 7-Port USB 3.0 Hubs for Peripherals and Smart Charging of Mobile Devices

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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 20, 2014) -

TP-LINK Canada Inc. today announced two 7-port USB 3.0 hubs - the UH700 and UH720 - providing a more efficient way to manage the many USB devices found in homes and offices.

Both models are self-powered with their own AC adapters, and can instantly add up to seven USB peripherals, such as USB flash drives, cameras, printers, mice, and tablets, to a laptop or desktop computer. The more advanced UH720 hub comes equipped with two additional high-power 2.4A charging ports and can simultaneously charge two mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets, and MP3 players.

Smart Charging

The UH720 hub boasts smart charging capabilities. A built-in intelligent chip recognizes the output of connected devices and automatically adjusts the power on each of the ports for optimal charging speeds.

The safe and reliable operation of both USB hubs is ensured by many protective features, including built-in short circuit, over-voltage, over-current, and over-heating.

Supports USB 3.0

The USB 3.0 ports offer speeds of up to 5Gbps (10 times faster than USB 2.0), making the USB hubs well suited for fast data transfers between any PC or Mac computer and USB connected devices. Both USB 3.0 Hub models are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices.

Highlights

  • USB 3.0 ports offer transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, 10 times faster than USB 2.0*
  • 7 data transfer ports provide instant USB device expandability
  • UH720 hub features dual high-power 2.4A charging ports for simultaneously charging two mobile devices
  • UH720 hub boasts a built-in intelligent chip which recognizes the output of connected devices and automatically adjusts power for optimal charging speeds
  • No software driver required
  • Plug-n-play operation

"The UH700 and UH720 offer plug-n-play operation by simply connecting the USB hub to a power outlet and USB port of a computer," says Mark Macaulay, director of sales for TP-LINK Canada. "Once the USB hub is connected, the time consuming practice of device switching is eliminated."

Macaulay adds, "The many built-in protective features of the new USB hubs help avoid any potential harm to your connected devices, whether transferring data or charging devices."

Pricing and Availability

The UH700 and UH720 USB 3.0 7-Port Hubs have suggested list prices of $49.99 (CAD) and $59.99 (CAD), respectively. Product availability is in January, 2015 from TP-LINK's retail and online partner network across Canada. For additional product information visit:

http://www.tplink.ca/en/products/details/?categoryid=3955&model=UH700

http://www.tplink.ca/en/products/details/?model=UH720#over

About TP-LINK

TP-LINK is a global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products and the world's No.1 provider of WLAN and broadband CPE devices, with products available in over 120 countries to tens of millions customers. Committed to intensive R&D, efficient production and strict quality management, TP-LINK continues to provide award-winning networking products in Wireless, ADSL, Routers, Switches, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters for Global end-users.

For further information visit http://www.tplink.com/ca/

* USB 3.0 is compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 and actual transmission speed is limited by the data transfer rates of connected devices

Call for Speakers Deadline Nov 30th Digital Strategy Conference and Awards

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350+ senior managers, directors and their digital teams will convene for 3 days of digital strategy education, networking and celebration.

If you represent a leading brand, have a great story to tell, case study to share or best practices to teach, then submit to speak and share your expertise at the 2015 Digital Strategy Conference, submit here.

Two Tracks per Day for Three Days:
  • People, Workforce and Social Business
  • Social Strategy and Community Development
  • Content Strategy: Planning for Creation, Delivery and Governance
  • Content Marketing: Efficiency, Velocity and Relevance
  • Streamlining Sales, Lead Generation & Transactions
  • Data Strategy and Digital Analytic

We're looking forward to seeing you soon!

Professional Development Summit 2015 – Call for Speakers

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Last year’s sold out Professional Development Summit (PDS) set the foundation for an exceptional training event in Halifax, bringing together IT and management professionals from across the Atlantic region to develop their professional skill-sets and advance their careers. The 2015 program (to be announced) promises a solid line-up of speakers and networking experiences for our region’s most talented professionals. Here’s your chance to be part of the success for our 2015 program: PDS is opening its call for speakers!

PDS is looking for quality speakers to present leading edge topics. Share your knowledge and experience with other industry professionals at our 2015 event! Our full-day symposium focuses on topics related to general professional development, software testing, information and communications technology, management consulting, business analysis, service management, and project management.

Interested in presenting? Please confirm your interest and a presentation abstract before November 27th to Derek Dow: program@pdsummit.ca and 902-440-1062.

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About PDS

The Professional Development Summit (PDS) is a Halifax-based professional development and networking conference focused on increasing access to high-level training, development, and mentorship opportunities for Atlantic-based Information and Communications Technology (ICT), management consulting and project management professionals, as well as for students and recent graduates to explore different career paths in our region.

Klipfolio Introduces KlipStart for Google Analytics

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OTTAWA, ON--(Marketwired - Nov 19, 2014) - Klipfolio, a cloud dashboard provider, today introduced KlipStart for Google Analytics, the first in a series of free add-ons for Klipfolio Dashboard. Automatically generated with just a few clicks, KlipStarts are quick-start dashboards for the most commonly used cloud services. KlipStarts are fully-interactive, customizable and extendable by using Klipfolio's built-in Klip editing capabilities.

Klipfolio is releasing additional KlipStarts over the coming year to answer the most common questions business users have about the data in the most popular cloud services. Other Klipstarts will include Google Adwords, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Salesforce, and various accounting and marketing automation services.

The first KlipStart is an automatically generated dashboard for Google Analytics. It takes less than three minutes for a Google Analytics KlipStart user to get to a fully functioning dashboard showing their Google Analytics data. Try it here.

The Google Analytics KlipStart comes free with Klipfolio Dashboard and can be modified by adding new visualizations, modifying existing ones, and by adding new data sources. Google Analytics was chosen as the first KlipStart because it is by far the most popular analytics tool on the web, and is installed on more than 10 million websites, including an estimated 60 percent of the top 10,000 sites. 

"While the range of visualizations, data source mashups, and dashboards that you can build with Klipfolio is endless, many of our users are creating the same ones addressing popular cloud services," said Mychelle Mollot, Klipfolio's Chief Marketing Officer. "With KlipStarts we can give them a head start so they can focus their efforts on more strategic performance metrics. The real value lies in customizing dashboards to match the unique way a business is run, not in building me-too visualizations."

KlipStart for Google Analytics is fully interactive and offers:

  • A single view for key website performance metrics like: visitors, sessions, page views, devices used by visitors (mobile or desktop), visitor geography, bounce rate, new sessions, time on site, number of goals achieved, goal conversions, and traffic sources (CPC, organic, etc.)
  • Instant data connectivity and dashboard updates from your Google Analytics account (updates every 30 minutes)
  • A variety of time period options, including comparisons and trends
  • Ability to set targets for users, sessions and page views and to track how you are performing against those targets. (This is not possible from within Google Analytics.)

Try the Google Analytics KlipStart as part of a free 14-day Klipfolio Dashboard trial. A freeKlipfolio trial is also available for anyone not interested in the Google Analytics KlipStart.

"I love what Klipfolio is doing with the KlipStart for Google Analytics," said Stéphane Hamel, Director of Innovation, Cardinal Path. "In just a few minutes, they deliver a dashboard showing some really key metrics from Google Analytics and even offer value above and beyond Google Analytics, like the ability to set targets and to dynamically see how you are performing against them. This is a fantastic starting point for any organization's dashboarding journey."

What is a Klipfolio KlipStart?
Klipfolio allows non-technical users to create and share real-time dashboards. KlipStarts are free quick-start dashboards that instantly connect to popular cloud data sources, access data, and populate the metrics and charts most commonly needed into pre-defined dashboards. KlipStarts are fully editable and can be customized and enhanced to meet the unique needs of each organization.

About Klipfolio
Klipfolio is a high growth company focused on disrupting the cloud dashboard market. Business users with Excel-level skills can build their own Klipfolio dashboards without help from IT. These dashboards allow them to monitor the key metrics they need to run and improve their businesses. With hundreds of data sources, dozens of visualizations, and the ability to calculate and create data mashups, Klipfolio gives users the power to find insights and answers as unique as their businesses -- at a very cost-effective $20 per user per month. Launched in 2012, and privately-held, Klipfolio has already added over 2,000 customers including marketing agencies, financial services, healthcare, consumer goods and not-for-profits organizations, who are using dashboards to run better, more data-driven businesses. Find out more at Klipfolio.com or follow us twitter.com/klipfolio. See what Klipfolio has for marketers.


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