Toronto stories - Page 6
Enghouse goes gold in joining exclusive Microsoft club
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Enghouse Interactive has gained entry into an exclusive club, achieving Microsoft gold application development and communications competencies.
Cisco announced IoE innovation centres in Australia
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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Cisco highlighted the company's continuing commitment to connecting more devices and the resultant disruption to existing business models.
Avaya chooses new leader for Asia Pacific region
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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Avaya has appointed Mike Ansley as its new president of the Asia Pacific region. He will lead business and be responsible for the entire area.
Kiwi-based Theta enters reseller alliance as it establishes partner ecosystem
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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New Zealand's Theta has formed a reseller alliance with Canada's Project X to promote its Six Degrees enterprise planning software in North America.
End of in-car radio? Uber and Spotify team up for ride-along listening
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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Allowing passengers to stream their own music will enhance user experience. Spotify users potentially could choose Uber over competing alternatives.
World Week Ahead: Fed minutes, US housing data
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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Minutes from last month's US Federal Reserve meeting, corporate earnings from Target and Best Buy, and reports on the American housing market will.
Expanding Vend secures $25m capital boost
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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Vend, the online POS software provider, has raised NZ $25m in a funding round co-led by Peter Thiel and Square Peg Capital.
Mitel completes mega Aastra merger
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Mitel merges with Aastra, creating a communications powerhouse with $1.1bn in annual revenue, bolstering its position in a booming global market.
Co-founders considering BlackBerry buy back bid
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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The two co-founders of the embattled smartphone manufacturer are considering making an offer to save the struggling company.
Is it a case of Buy Buy BlackBerry…?
Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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After reaching a US$4.7bn deal to take the company private last week, reports now claim Cisco, Google and SAP have entered the running for the embattl.
BlackBerry bites the bullet with US$4.7bn private deal
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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The struggling Canadian smartphone maker, reeling from a string of poor device sales, enters acquisition agreement with Toronto-based private equity consortium.
BB10: Re-designed Re-engineered and Re-invented
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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BlackBerry unveils its transformative BB10 and new LTE smartphones in New York, promising a cutting-edge mobile computing experience.
Microsoft rings in New Year with retail boost
Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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Microsoft unveils expansion of its retail stores across America, bolstering its 2012 success with new locations announced.
New Zealand fails to make tech grade
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.
Craig Wireless increases Woosh holding
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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US telecommunications company Craig Wireless Systems has lifted its stake in local internet service provider Woosh Wireless to 75 percent.
NV Interactive takes out Microsoft dev prize
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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NV Interactive clinches Microsoft's top Web Development Partner prize, highlighting NZ's tech prowess on the global stage.
Microsoft seeks 'solutions that captivate'
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Microsoft urges partners to shine with innovative solutions at their Partner Awards, recognising sales, innovation, and community impact.
Stuff girls say!
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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The viral Stuff Girls Say! videos by Sheppard and Humphrey spark laughter and controversy, with some critics accusing them of reinforcing gender stereotypes.
Kobo purchased for US$315 million
Wed, 9th Nov 2011
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Rakuten Inc to acquire Toronto's Kobo for $315m, broadening global eBook reach and diversifying into new markets.
Splinter Cell 6 in development
Mon, 29th Nov 2010
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Ubisoft Toronto's Jade Raymond announces Splinter Cell 6 is on its way, promising innovation from the team behind Conviction.