VANCOUVER – Businesses using Android phones or tablets can now accept credit cards on their mobile devices thanks to a new app from Payfirma.
The Vancouver-based payments company said Monday that it…
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MONTREAL – In its third major content acquisition in a little over 18 months, BCE Inc. (Bell) announced today the purchase of Astral Media Inc. and all its assets…
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – Cable needs a strategic approach to energy management and power availability to support growth in new services, said Mark Coblitz, SVP of strategic planning for Comcast…
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SAN JOSE, CA – Cisco has announced plans to buy video software and content security company NDS for $5 billion.
The acquisition of NDS will complement and accelerate the delivery…
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MONTREAL – Revenues at Quebecor jumped 5.2% in 2011 which the company said was due to “sustained growth” in the customer base at its Videotron subsidiary.
The Montreal-based communications…
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TORONTO – The newly announced rules for the pending 700 MHz wireless spectrum auction and on foreign ownership could damage the credit ratings of the country’s three wireless incumbents,…
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CALGARY – Shaw Communications has named Jim Little as its chief marketing officer, effective April 26.
As CMO, Little will lead the strategic direction for the overall marketing and brand…
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TORONTO – In an effort to promote its after-hours wireless plan, Fido has kicked off a national contest that will benefit the St. John Ambulance therapy dog program.
The Rogers-owned…
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MONTREAL – Videotron said Wednesday that it has closed the sale of its senior notes worth US$800 million scheduled to mature in 2022.
The Quebecor-owned company said that it intends…
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OTTAWA – Haliburton Broadcasting Group has received CRTC approval to buy two more radio stations in Ontario.
The Commission reviewed the company’s wish to buy CJFB-FM Bolton and CFGM-FM…
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