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Digital Citizenship in Alberta: 3 public leaders discuss innovation projects

Alberta is known for its bounty of natural resources, but public sector CIOs are turning to digital technology to find new ways to diversify the province's economy.

How Ubisoft taps Montreal’s ecosystem to compete in a billion-dollar market

An interview with Cédric Orvoine, the vice-president, human resources & communications at Ubisoft Montréal about the videogame maker's presence in Montreal.

Open Text invests CD$225 million in R&D

The enterprise content management vendor focuses on green IT, mobile apps and high-performance systems over the next five years across its Waterloo, Ottawa and Richmond Hill centres. Plus, 400 new jobs will be created

Ontario wants to be a smart province

At the Toronto Forum for Global Cities, Ontario minister of economic development and trade Sandra Pupatello outlines initiatives that should give citizens online access to basic services and potential foreign investors ample reason to say 'yes'

Piracy impedes growth of Philippine software firms

Industry figures estimate the rate of PC software piracy in the Philippines last year was down slightly compared to 2006. However, industry loses to piracy rose substantially.

Ontario to discuss microelectronics with ITAC

Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade officials plan to meet with representatives of the Information Technology Association of Canada to discuss ITAC's latest proposal to help the microelectronics industry in Ontario.

Ontario plans talks with ITAC over microelectronics

Microelectronics centres of excellence will be on the agenda for upcoming talks between the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and the Information Technology Association of Canada. Why Waterloo Region

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