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Version 7.1 includes full support for 64-bit Windows computers, new setup-free remote printing and faster initializing of remote control sessions – making remote access even more user-friendly. “With I’m InTouch version 7.1 we are making remote access easier, faster and more accessible,” says Andrew Cheung, president and CEO of 01 Communique. “Remote access with I’m InTouch makes it feel like you really are sitting at your office or home PC.” Facebook launches site in Canadian French Jimmy Lavoie, 17, an avid Facebook user from Québec, was the most prolific translator. "As I worked on the translation, my goal was to help create a site that feels natural and comfortable to French Canadians. I like the French language and I try to protect it, on the Internet and in real life," wrote Lavoie in a guest posting on Facebook's company blog. "I'm especially proud of Québec French, also called Canadian French, which is recognized as a different dialect from the European French language." To complete the translation from English to Canadian French, users who added the Facebook translation application were allowed to submit translations while browsing the site. The community then approved all translations through a voting system that "voted up" or "voted down" each translation. For example, users agreed on citing both "cégep" and "université" as the translation for "college" in the "Info" section of the Profile page. Many translators, like Jimmy Lavoie, were motivated by the desire to enable fellow Canadian French speakers to have conversations on Facebook in the language they are most comfortable using, just as they do offline - on the phone, in a local café, or on email. Although a French-language version of Facebook has been available since 2008, Jimmy wanted to create a home-grown Canadian French, or "canadienne française" version of the site. Facebook users who want to view Facebook (www.facebook.com) in Canadian French can change their language preferences in their account settings. People can now also access the mobile site in their supported language through any device with Web capabilities. BizPal is making it easier to start a business RIM's BlackBerry App World open for business The newest offering from Research In Motion (RIM), is immediately available to BlackBerry smartphone users in Canada, the United States, and United Kingdom, with more country launches to follow. Users in these countries can download the application to their BlackBerry smartphone by visiting www.blackberry.com/appworld from their handset. Designed to automatically present the relevant catalogue of applications available for a user's specific BlackBerry smartphone model, BlackBerry App World can be accessed over both Wi-Fi and cellular networks. BlackBerry App World features currently include: Front page carousel: BlackBerry App World showcases several applications on its front page carousel, making it easy for users to browse through a select number of featured applications. Featured applications will vary from week to week, helping users discover new applications for practically every aspect of life. Top downloads: lists applications that are the most downloaded. Categories: current categories include entertainment, productivity and utilities, games, professional and business, maps and navigation, reference and eBooks, music and video, social networking and sharing, personal finance and banking, sports and recreation, personal health and wellness, travel. Search: includes a keyword search capability. Reviews: applications on BlackBerry App World can be reviewed by users and those reviews are reflected in star ratings. Users can easily access and read reviews from other users, see screenshots and read a description of each application before they download it. Recommend: uusers can recommend applications to other people through email, PIN, SMS message or BlackBerry® Messenger. Application storage: includes a folder called My World, which can keep track of applications the user has downloaded. It is a personal storage space that allows users to uninstall and reinstall applications and to easily transfer purchased applications to a new BlackBerry smartphone. BlackBerry App World supports both free and for-purchase applications and is with a trackball or touch-screen running BlackBerry device software 4.2 or higher. Tourism Toronto wins online advertising award The results of the campaign exceeded goals with 196,000 click-throughs, 9, 106 hotel property views and an 811 per cent increase in online bookings over the previous year. “Elevating the perception of Toronto as a holiday destination is a top marketing priority,” said David Whitaker, president and CEO of Tourism Toronto. “Although we have much to offer year round, our intent was to depict the warmth of our neighbourhoods at holiday time.” Top of Page Something for everyone at IMC Vancouver 2009Avnash Kaushik, former Google Analytics team member, author and global authority on web analytics will kick off IMC Vancouver 2009. Happening September 18 &19, 2009 at the Coast Plaza hotel in Vancouver, the IMC Internet Marketing Conference will bring world leaders together to cover the full range of topics related to internet marketing. Last year’s conference in Vancouver sold out and this year conference partners IIMA (International Internet Marketing Association) and IMC (Internet Marketing Conference) have grown to three global conferences, and expanded online community for internet marketing professionals. This year’s Vancouver event will have three tracks and over 70 sessions. "We are very excited about IMC Vancouver 2009; we have had incredible feedback about the quality and depth of coverage from last year's event and we look forward to building on that," Says John Hossack, President IIMA "The content and calibre of speakers was top notch. There really was something for everyone; we had a mix from small business owners to fortune 500 marketers and webmasters, and everyone was lit up with the amount of knowledge they were able to take home and implement on.” . Top of Page CRTC examines internet traffic management Current internet services have made it possible for Canadians to use new applications and services, such as video streaming and peer-to-peer networking. Certain internet service providers (ISPs) maintain that this growth in traffic can cause congestion, especially during peak times. This has led some ISPs to manage the flow of traffic on their networks or adopt new business models. The CRTC is examining the current practices of ISPs operating in Canada, as well as those that could be adopted in the future. The proceeding's main objective is to determine whether and to what extent such practices are appropriate under the Telecommunications Act. Through the online consultation, the public is invited to discuss various topics and questions related to Internet traffic management practices. The topics for discussion are:
Travelocity toolbar improves online experience "This community toolbar is an easy way for travelers to get the most up-to-date information on the best vacation packages and the lowest prices," said Victoria Treyger, chief marketing officer, Travelocity. Travelers can also access driving directions, language translations, currency conversion, flight status and travel support from Travelocity customer service directly from the toolbar. Other features include:
"Travelocity's top priority is excellent customer service. In addition to offering great deals, the toolbar also helps the company extend their relationship with travelers," said Adam Boyden, president, Conduit. "For travelers, the toolbar becomes an easy way to gather information that they may need throughout their trip." Telnic breaks down language barrier “With over 145 registrars signed up to offer .tel domain names in 30 countries, we are pleased to provide a multilingual website to help people across the world better understand the power and innovation of .tel,” says Benjamin Blumenthal, Telnic’s director of marketing. The multilingual site is the company’s way of reaching out to the different countries and cultures around the world and offering them an equal opportunity to register for .tel domains.Top of Page Spider Marketing adds more digital talent The two new hires underscore Spider’s goal to enhance its commitment to the interactive and digital arenas. “We’re excited to have Eric and Sara on board as we ramp u p for Q2,” says Rico DiGiovanni, president, Spider marketing Solutions. “Both broaden our expertise and enhance our client offerings, and we are poised to continue our growth for the rest of this year.” Top of Page Faster web page load times from Sierra WirelessWith the new patent-pending TRU-Flow™ technology from Vancouver’s Sierra Wireless, users can now address the problem of reduced data transfer speed during simultaneous upload and download. According to Sierra, TRU-Flow™is the only technology in the world to improve web page load times during uplink congestion even with virtual private network (VPN) enabled. TRU-Flow™is designed with the user in mind. When a wireless network user attempts to upload and download over the wireless network at the same time, congestion can reduce data throughput, slowing down performance. TRU-Flow™ monitors IP traffic and data throughput to optimize the overall upload and download modem performance. Sierra Wireless TRU-Flow™ will be integrated into upcoming Sierra Wireless EV-DO products. Top of Page IT360 Conference & Expo lands in Toronto this week This year’s Keynote Address will be presented by celebrity speaker, Michael Calce aka Mafiaboy, with Craig Silverman. The exhibit floor will feature key companies driving the future of innovation including Bell Canada, D-Link Networks, Samsung Electronics, ESET, Borderware, HP Canada, Hitachi, Dell Canada, EMC, and many more. The event also provides a forum for new companies entering the IT space. This year the event also hosts the third Asterisk & Open Telephony Conference, and the CIO Executive Council regional meeting. In this climate of ever-accelerating change, and the necessity to save dollars, technologies continue to evolve to meet the demands of companies big and small. IT360 runs April 8, 2009 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center. The exhibit floor opens at 10:30 a.m. Exhibit hall passes are $25 on or before April 6, 2009 – passes cost $50.00 after April 6, 2009. Register for the event at |
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