Blaise Aguera y Arcas leads a dazzling demo of Photosynth, software that could transform the way we look at digital images. Using still photos culled from the Web, Photosynth builds breathtaking dreamscapes and lets us navigate them.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Research In Motion Ltd said on Monday Nortel Networks had effectively blocked the BlackBerry maker from bidding potentially $1.1 billion for the bankrupt Canadian company's wireless business.
WATERLOO - The University of Waterloo has appointed a senior Ontario academic with experience overseeing research and international activities to one of the top positions within the university. Waterloo announced that Feridun Hamdullahpur has been appointed vice-president, academic and provost.
Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo wants you to “See-It” for yourself. Progress is currently being made on the Region’s Strategic Plan and Environmental Sustainability Strategy with the introduction of new online public reporting software. The new See-It site will allow the public to visibly monitor the Region’s progress on strategic initiatives.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, and the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, launched nationwide consultations to solicit Canadians' opinions on the important issue of copyright.
New Application Offers iPhone and iPod touch Customers Mobile Access to FirstClass Content and Collaboration Features
WATERLOO - Open Text, a global leader in Enterprise Content Management (ECM), today announced that FirstClass Mobile is now available as a free download from the App Store. FirstClass Mobile brings a broad range of rich features to the iPhone and iPod touch giving users access to their messaging and collaborative services from virtually anywhere.
Waterloo - The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) is looking to Laurier in its efforts to build and mobilize teaching and learning knowledge across Ontario institutes of higher education.
Statscan - In volume terms, wholesale sales were unchanged in May. Weaker sales in the machinery and equipment, food, and metal products trade groups were the major factors contributing to the decrease during the month. With May's decline, wholesale sales have fallen for eight consecutive months.
A review of the emerging issues in customer demand, cost, financing, regulations and the availability of raw materials
Saudi Arabia - Are we are still in the midst of metals commodity super-cycle, albeit with a slowdown, or is the industry resetting itself? Is the slow down in the real economy likely to prevent any meaningful recovery for the metals industry in 2009? In order to find the answers, KPMG’s Diversified Industrials practice has published ‘What’s Ahead for the Metals Industry in 2009? The Metals Industry’s Response to the Economic Downturn.’ ____________________ Appointment
Guelph - Prof. Elizabeth Stone has been reappointed to a second five-year term as dean of the Ontario Veterinary College. The appointment received final approval today from the Board of Governors.
Seven-in-ten say safety and security is their main consideration for carrying a mobile phone.
TORONTO – Canadians rely on their mobile phones for safety and security, but many are unaware of the actual reach of their emergency coverage, a new Angus Reid Strategies poll has found.
MARKHAM – Markham’s 2008 Annual Report, Markham: Adding Value in the New Economy, which positions Markham as a leading community in Canada, has been released.
Users Can Now Send and Receive Money Instantly Using a BlackBerry Smartphone and Most Mobile Phones
TORONTO - EnStream LP announced that the Zoompass(TM) mobile application is now available for download on the BlackBerry(R) Storm(TM) smartphone. As Canada's first mobile payment service, Zoompass gives Canadians a fast and convenient way to send and receive money securely using their mobile phone.
Data Domain To Become Foundation of New Product Division Focused On Next-Generation Backup, Recovery and Archive
HOPKINTON, Mass. - EMC Corporation, the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, announced that it has acquired majority ownership of Data Domain, Inc.. Once EMC completes the acquisition of Data Domain, which is expected by the end of July, Data Domain will become the foundation of a new product division within EMC’s storage business focused on the development and delivery of next-generation disk-based backup, recovery and archive solutions.
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