http://www.techalliance.ca/rss.xml en Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:26:07 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/emarketing-conference <p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Keynote Speaker:</strong> Bryan Eisenberg is the recognized authority and pioneer in online marketing.</p><p>Bryan has been a featured expert by The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times and has written the bestselling books "Call to Action", "Waiting For Your Cat to Bark?" and "Always Be Testing".</p><p>Cost:&nbsp;$299 (Save $50 with early bird registration rate of $249) </p><p>For more details and to register, visit www.emarketingconference.ca</p> 1398 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:51:12 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/harnessing-currency-volatility-international-growth-wmode-story <p>Join this online seminar on February 21 for a unique view into some of the financial best practices that helped to propel an award-winning Canadian technology company to phenomenal success in international markets.</p> 1397 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:26:49 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/achievement-centre-international-signs-agreement-distributor-france <p><p>The Achievement Centre International is pleased to announce it has signed its first strategic&nbsp;distribution agreement in France with Kalystos to distribute the work of Nicholas Boothman. Mr.&nbsp;Boothman is one of the most successful authors that The Achievement Centre represents.</p><p>Kalystos will distribute two programs: the 2-day program FullyConnected in Business, and How&nbsp;to Connect in Business which is designed for shorter engagements. Boothman is touted as&nbsp;the world’s leading expert on building instant rapport. His work is translated into more than 20&nbsp;different languages; he has a global following and is called upon to speak all over the world.</p><p>Kalystos specializes in helping employees of large clients to present themselves more&nbsp;professionally. Nathalie Henriot, CEO of Kalystos, says: “We had evaluated a number of self&nbsp;improvement and non verbal communication training programs in the market. It seemed to us that&nbsp;Nicholas Boothman’s approach is the only program that can bring a significant change for the&nbsp;better in business and personal interaction.” She adds “In just 2 days, trainees really demonstrate&nbsp;a change in attitude. They become more positive, more outgoing, more assertive; they gain&nbsp;confidence, motivation and hence sales effectiveness, which, after all, is the reason we build&nbsp;these programs!”</p></p> 1396 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:09:04 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/carproof-senior-c-developer-0 <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Company Profile:</strong></p><p>CarProof, a London, Ontario company, was started in 2000 and has been growing ever since. &nbsp;We are a web-based Canadian vehicle history reporting service providing detailed real-time data on used vehicles from Canada and the U.S. Our reports are used by thousands of dealers, all of the major automotive manufacturers for their off-lease and/or certified pre-owned programs, government institutions, auctions, lenders, insurance companies, law enforcement and consumers all across Canada.</p><p>CarProof earned the distinct honour of being ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Ranking in 2009 as the 4th fastest growing technology company in Canada and was again ranked in the 50 fastest growing technology companies in 2010.</p><p>As a result of its industry leadership, CarProof is promoted by a host of industry partners including CAA, Kijiji, and Auto Trader. CarProof is also the sole supplier of vehicle history reports to both Manheim Canada and the ADESA Canada auctions for all of their U.S. import vehicles and arbitrations.</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, CarProof is excited to announce the new position of Senior C# Developer.&nbsp;</p><p>You are a computer science specialist, who has a minimum of 5 years of C# programming experience under your belt, with exceptional communication skills. Given these characteristics, you have the ability to manage daily tactical issues including programming in an extremely fast-paced environment. &nbsp;This is an excellent opportunity for an extremely detail-oriented, organized, people-oriented candidate to excel in, and grow your career.</p><p>In addition to the above, interested candidates must be able to articulate effectively, maintain composure and act as trouble-shooters who are passionate about finding solutions to problems. &nbsp;We need someone who thrives on providing quality customer service and satisfaction to our other teams (IT Infrastructure, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Admin).</p><p>This full-time position is based in CarProof’s London, Ontario head office and compensation includes base salary commensurate with experience, performance bonuses and health/dental benefits.</p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and code applications ranging from web services to Windows forms</li><li>Work with systems team to ensure proper rollout strategy and configuration</li><li>Work with development team to define and promote coding best practices</li><li>Perform code maintenance on existing applications</li><li>Work with QA to ensure testing requirements are met</li></ul><p><strong>Education and experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education in computer science</li><li>Strong programming and technical computer skills in C#, ASP.NET and Visual Studio</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li></ul><p><strong>Key Competencies and Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of C# programming experience</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Superior organizational and planning skills</li><li>Very adept at problem analysis and the problem solving</li><li>Great team player as well as being able to work alone with no need for micro-management</li></ul><p>CarProof’s core values are based upon honesty, integrity, a passion for growth and an absolute belief in the power of teamwork. The successful candidate will share these values.</p><p>For further information, please visit us online at: www.carproof.com. &nbsp;If you are interested in applying for this position please send an email, along with your resume and salary expectations to: hr@carproof.com &nbsp;We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CarProof is an equal opportunity employer. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1395 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:23:58 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-junior-application-developer <p><p><strong>PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p>This Junior Application Developer position, as a member of the IS Application Development team, is responsible for the support, development and implementation of software solutions to meet business requirements.</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><p>1. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; DESIGN AND DEVELOP SOFTWARE</p><ul><li>Deliver solutions using appropriate development practices and standards</li><li>Software installation and implementation</li><li>Maintain database best practices and techniques</li></ul><p>2. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; PERFORM PRODUCTION APPLICATION SUPPORT</p><ul><li>Investigate and analyze problems</li><li>Determine problem and resolution</li><li>Implement solutions</li><li>Maintain problem/resolution information</li></ul><p>3. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; PROVIDE CUSTOMER SUPPORT</p><ul><li>Develop ad hoc reports</li><li>Answer questions</li><li>Assist in training as part of system implementation</li></ul><p><strong>BACKGROUND AND SKILL</strong></p><ul><li>Post secondary education in Computer Science / Computer Programming / Programming Analyst</li><li>Experience with Visual Studio development environment and source control</li><li>Strong skills in programming, database languages, and database principles.</li><li>Microsoft .NET and HTML knowledge required.</li><li>SQL Server experience with an emphasis on stored procedures.</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Office and VBA</li><li>Strong analytical and problem solving skills.</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Servers and Internet tools and technologies is preferred.</li></ul><p>The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job described. &nbsp;Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.</p><p>If interested in this position, please visit the Career’s page on our website at www.trojanuv.com.</p></p> 1394 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:21:51 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-accountant <p><p>Attention Innovators!</p><p>EK3 is the leading provider of in-store digital media &amp; marketing solutions in Canada. We maintain a leading position by working with global brands that are rapidly awakening to the power of the in-store digital media experience. Bigger than broadcast, we reach more 1.8 billion viewers every year with our technology-enabled solutions.</p><p>EK3 is rapidly expanding all aspects of our business and is looking for talented, dedicated, passionate, creative and self-motivated individuals with an interest in being part of a winning innovative culture.</p><p>If you’re into contributing to EK3 innovative products and solutions that will help us grow and manage our large global networks which integrate with and propel our client’s businesses, then we need to talk.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>This role is required to perform various accounting and administrative functions within the Finance &amp; Administration Division. &nbsp;The successful individual will work closely within the Finance team, and will report to the Financial Controller. &nbsp;This is a permanent full-time position. The incumbent will be responsible to complete the full set of financial reports for a subsidiary of EK3.</p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Completion of EK3 Media Inc. financial statements and management reports such as “Booked Revenue”, “Media Sales by Category” and other sales reports.</li><li>Contract administration and invoicing for EK3 Media Inc.</li><li>Contract administration and invoicing for EK3 Technologies Inc.</li><li>Maintain accuracy of intercompany transactions and reconciliations between four related companies</li><li>Collection of Accounts Receivable for EK3 Media Inc.</li><li>Process Accounts Payable invoices for EK3 Media Inc.</li><li>Assist with month end closing, including general ledger account reconciliation.</li><li>Assist with various projects as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 2nd level CGA</li><li>At least 2 years’ experience within accounting/administration.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of MS Access</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Dynamics / Simply Accounting is preferred</li><li>Excellent organizational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours / overtime when necessary.</li></ul><p>Please submit your application by <a href="http://ek3.knighthunter.com/apply.aspx?jid=14c13779-1536-4d00-8fda-4cf9b8c97cec">clicking here</a>.</p></p> 1393 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:19:35 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-products-software-developer <p><p>Attention Innovators!</p><p>EK3 is the leading provider of in-store digital media &amp; marketing solutions in Canada. We maintain a leading position by working with global brands that are rapidly awakening to the power of the in-store digital media experience. Bigger than broadcast, we reach more 1.8 billion viewers every year with our technology-enabled solutions.</p><p>EK3 is rapidly expanding all aspects of our business and is looking for talented, dedicated, passionate, creative and self-motivated individuals with an interest in being part of a winning innovative culture.</p><p>If you’re into contributing to EK3 innovative products and solutions that will help us grow and manage our large global networks, which integrate with and propel our client’s businesses, then we need to talk.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>The Software Engineer/Product Development will join the Products Team with the EK3 Technology group and will be responsible for a leading role in the technical development and support of EK3 product lines that align with the business strategy.</p><p>The Software Engineer/Product Development is expected to work in a collaborative team environment and have excellent expertise and experience in technologies associated with developing large scale technical solutions for product lines that also include embedded and near real-time software components.</p><p><strong>Required Qualifications and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum bachelor degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering options or equivalent training and experience.</li><li>3+ years’ experience in a mature engineering organization building packaged software products for digital media market in a quarterly paced environment with short and quick product lifecycles.</li><li>3+ years’ experience in product development, product support and maintenance.</li><li>2+ years’ experience in defining new product features and services, developing product roadmaps, architectures and product fact sheets conducting market and user research and analyzing emergent market opportunities.</li><li>3+ years’ experience architecting, designing and implementing enterprise-scale, high volume, high performance, high availability systems, and hosted applications.</li><li>2+ years’ experience of architecture design of Web-services SOA and SaaS based solutions</li><li>2+ years’ experience in Web technologies including: HTTP, XHTML, XML, SOAP, web server, server-side Java.</li><li>2+ years’ experience in with scripting languages such as Perl, PHP, Python, etc. will be an asset</li><li>2+ years’ experience with relational databases and cloud storage techniques will be an asset</li><li>2+ years’ experience in projects developing, maintaining or integrating with embedded/near real-time data-drive applications will be an asset.</li><li>3+ years’ experience in the digital signage, promotion, and advertisement or related industries would be very preferable.</li></ul><p>To submit your application, please <a href="http://ek3.knighthunter.com/apply.aspx?jid=5a55202f-17a8-4228-a4d4-0e1387e55200">click here</a>.</p></p> 1392 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:14:58 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-operations-project-manager <p><p>Attention Innovators!</p><p>EK3 is the leading provider of in-store digital media &amp; marketing solutions in Canada. We maintain a leading position by working with global brands that are rapidly awakening to the power of the in-store digital media experience. Bigger than broadcast, we reach more 1.8 billion viewers every year with our technology-enabled solutions.EK3 is rapidly expanding all aspects of our business and is looking for talented, dedicated, passionate, creative and self-motivated individuals with an interest in being part of a winning innovative culture.</p><p>If you’re into contributing to EK3 innovative products and solutions that will help us grow and manage our large global networks, which integrate with and propel our client’s businesses, then we need to talk.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>Using your extensive project experience in enterprise Production IT environments, as the Operations Project Manager working within the Service Delivery Management and Technical Support Teams, you will you will plan, execute, and finalize projects according to firm deadlines and within budget. &nbsp;This includes establishing resource requirements and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. &nbsp;For your projects, you will play a key role leading the collaboration/facilitation among key stakeholders across the organization to provide visibility through weekly &amp; quarterly reporting on project deliverables, risks and impacts. &nbsp;As well, you will provide mentorship to junior project management team members.</p><p><strong>Required Qualifications and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Technical University bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant work experience</li><li>Minimum 5-years direct work experience in a project management capacity in a production IT&nbsp;environment, including all aspects of process development and execution.</li><li>Project Management Certifications an asset</li><li>ITIL Knowledge</li><li>Demonstrated experience in people management.</li><li>Technically competent with various software programs, such as Microsoft Office Project</li></ul><p><strong>Special Requirements:</strong></p><p>Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as required from time-to-time and be willing and able to travel as requested by supervisor</p><p>To submit your application, <a href="http://ek3.knighthunter.com/apply.aspx?jid=b1bb8b9a-7b64-4bec-9321-93f113d6eae0">click here</a>.</p></p> 1391 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:59:16 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/breakfast-club-tapping-local-talent-best-practices-attraction-and-retention <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner_1_0_0.gif" width="500" height="139" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Join us for an interactive panel discussion about how your business can access, attract and retain the best of our local talent.</strong></p> 1369 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:12:53 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/akira-systems-aspnet-intermediatejunior-developers-0 <p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Akira Systems development team is looking for talent to join at various levels of skills.&nbsp;We offer our clients products and solutions to help maximize their processes and business needs.&nbsp;We are currently looking for highly skilled ASP.Net Intermediate / Junior developers to join our growing development team.&nbsp;Flexible hours and performance based bonuses available.&nbsp;</p><p>You are a professional that:</p><ul><li>Craves the opportunity to work with leading edge and emerging technologies</li><li>Desires challenging work in a team environment</li><li>Aspires to evolve as the company grows</li><li>Wants a place where fun and excitement is a way of life</li><li>Loves to play xBox and drink a lot of coffee and Pop</li></ul><p>Your experience will be close or similar to the flowing:</p><ul><li>Experience building applications with ASP.net, C#, VB.net, JavaScript, Ajax, JSON, XML/XSLT</li><li>Experience building relational databases with MS SQL Server</li><li>Ability to write and understand complex SQL scripts</li><li>SQL Profiling Tools and Performance Tuning</li><li>Experience with Crystal Reports or SQL Server reporting services</li><li>Working knowledge of MS SharePoint Services</li><li>Build and deploy web parts</li><li>MS SharePoint Designer</li><li>Interface experience with HTML, CSS</li><li>Strong organization and communication skills are required.</li></ul><p>If you have what it takes and WOW us with your with your Rock Star coding ability:&nbsp;careers@akirasystems.com</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1390 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:29:41 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/td-canada-trust-intermediate-java-developer <p><p><strong>Department Overview</strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity exists to join the Branch Banking Day-to-Day support team within TDCT Technology Solutions as an IT Solutions Developer. &nbsp;This team provides 24/7 support for Retail Service and Sales platform applications used in the branch, Phone Channel and branch support areas. &nbsp;These applications include;</p><ul><li>C3, WebRPM, Core Pop, Core Account, Branch Banking</li><li>S3,Pin Pad application, I360</li></ul><p>This is a fast paced environment which thrives on maintaining the availability of our customer facing applications through, proactive monitoring, active problem determination and preventative maintenance. This role will focus on supporting the Retail Service applications.</p><p>A vacancy exists for a developer to join the operational stream of the Retail Service support team and contribute to the success of a highly available system. This opportunity involves working closely with the S3 application and web services that it consumes.</p><p>Take on the opportunity to expand your knowledge and work in a challenging software development environment. &nbsp;Apply today!</p><p>This position is located at our London, Ontario offices. There is no relocation assistance available.</p><p><strong>Job Description/Accountabilities:</strong></p><p>Your prime responsibility will be to support the Retail Branch operation for S3 /Pinpad applications, the web services that they consume and several others by utilizing your analytical skills and strong understanding Java application environments.</p><p>In addition to problem determination and resolution, maintaining a highly available system requires on-going analysis that provides proactive and statistical reporting.</p><p>Work closely with our business and technology partners to maintain an open and transparent collaboration.</p><p>Undertake personal training and development initiatives to constantly upgrade skills to remain current with new technologies and changes in IT.</p><p><strong>As the successful candidate your duties will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Triage, investigate and determine root cause of production issues.</li><li>Ensure production application stability through proactive and reactive measures.</li><li>Lead Support releases through the SDLC process.</li><li>Design, develop break/fix and test changes and small enhancements.</li><li>Perform adhoc code investigations for Business Partners.</li></ul><p><strong>Specific Educational Requirements/Accreditations:</strong></p><ul><li>College / University or equivalent work experience</li></ul><p><strong>Other Qualifications/Skills/Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven development skills using JAVA, J2EE, Object Oriented, and related technologies</li><li>Ability to research, analyze, design, and resolve problems</li><li>Strong analytical and problem solving skills</li><li>Strong Java 1.6 Programming Language Skills</li><li>Javascript, Ajax, XML/XSLT</li><li>Experience with .NET programming languages</li><li>MKS</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a fast paced team environment with minimal supervision</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written</li><li>Experience working with Business clients in a consulting or support capacity is preferred</li><li>Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities</li></ul><p>TD Bank Group values and is committed to diversity in its workforce. &nbsp;We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.</p></p><p>Please send resumes to tina.iantorno@td.com.</p> 1388 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:10:13 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/global-experience-work-mentoring-top-talent <p><p>Join us for an informative conversation with fellow members of the London Chamber of Commerce as they share their stories and "Ah-Ha" moments on why and how they became involved in mentoring internationally trained professionals in our community.</p><p>Find out how LMIEC Mentorship for Immigrant Employment initiatives:</p><ul><li>Strengthen leadership skills</li><li>Improve cross-cultural awareness</li><li>Reaffirm coaching styles and techniques</li><li>Help your company spot top talent for recruitment -- before your competition!</li></ul><p>Space is limited, Register today!</p> 1387 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:11:51 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/akira-systems-and-vocantas-partner-bring-interactive-voice-scheduling-solution-higher-education-and- <p><p>Ottawa, Ontario and London, Ontario – January 25, 2012 – Vocantas and Akira Systems jointly&nbsp;announced today that they have entered into a partnership agreement to bring interactive&nbsp;voice response (IVR) scheduling and workflow to healthcare and higher education markets.</p><p>Together Akira and Vocantas have formed a new solution that is the ultimate option for time&nbsp;saving in higher education and healthcare organizations. Now employees can simply use their&nbsp;voice via telephone to call into a system and find out their work schedule, schedule a shift&nbsp;change, take on additional shifts or report an absence. Suddenly any phone becomes a way&nbsp;for hundreds of field staff to directly tap into the enterprise-wide workforce communications&nbsp;manager.</p><p>Ashraf Ghadban, CEO of Akira Systems said “Our clients are very excited about the integration&nbsp;of IVR technology with the Wavelength workflow solution. Voice is a natural extension to&nbsp;further streamlining our client’s productivity.”</p><p>Akira’s Wavelength solution is a unique employee communication manager designed to help&nbsp;universities, colleges and hospitals improve their business workflow and streamline the work&nbsp;involved in staffing critical positions in a time sensitive manner. Now with interactive voice&nbsp;as part of the solution, nurses, doctors, faculty and administration staff can use any phone to&nbsp;call directly into the software solution and access their schedule. In real time, changes can&nbsp;be made using voice commands to request time off, take on additional shifts and much more.&nbsp;The information is then sent through the Akira system in a workflow designed to meet the&nbsp;individual customer’s requirements and workforce obligations so that approvals do not stall out&nbsp;and impacted schedules are updated and recorded in real time.</p><p>Gary T. Hannah, President and CEO of Vocantas said, “Hospitals and Universities have some&nbsp;of the same staff scheduling issues. Often employing a workforce in the thousands, these&nbsp;organizations have staff working irregular shifts with union enforced regulatory requirements,&nbsp;and administrators are often left with a difficult job to sort out time, attendance and scheduling&nbsp;in general. A great example is the staffing of nurses in hospitals. Last minute shift changes,&nbsp;absentees and vacations can cause huge headaches for these critical roles which must be&nbsp;staffed often at the last minute.” Hannah continues “This is a problem for which a solution has&nbsp;been a long time coming. With Akira and Vocantas partnering together in an industry first –&nbsp;the market now has an easy to use solution that eliminates the massive manual job of staffing&nbsp;shifts, tracking time off and recording approvals.”</p><p>Akira Systems and Vocantas are both Ontario based companies, now partnering to export&nbsp;a joint technology to higher education and healthcare organizations across North America.&nbsp;“Exports are an important contributor to business and economic growth,” said Economic&nbsp;Development and Innovation Minister Brad Duguid. “We continue to work hard at helping&nbsp;Ontario’s innovative firms like Vocantas diversify and expand their market reach globally.”</p></p> 1386 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:09:41 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-manager-software-development <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Imagine… Create… Innovate…</p><p>Take Autodata Solutions and our clients to the next level. Work with us to translate our client’s business needs and objectives into creative solutions. Make an impact on our organization’s evolution and partner with our high profile clients. Our employees are a team of people with a diversity of skills, knowledge and expertise. As one of North America’s market leaders in vehicle data aggregation, syndication, technology and custom solutions; we do this through a rewarding environment and in an atmosphere of continuous improvement. Autodata Solutions meets the challenges of the marketplace by fostering innovation, continually improving our products, services and culture and utilizing the latest technology where possible. Find out more at: http://www.autodatasolutions.com/</p><p>Are you up to the challenge?</p><p>The Manager, Software Development is responsible for the leadership of the development team across all delivery units. You are focused on providing expert knowledge of software development processes and serves as a subject matter expert to leadership in this area. You will collaborate with the Project and Technology Managers to oversee the design and build stages of development. &nbsp;You will also work closely with the Director, Software Development as well as with the functional leaders from QA, Solutions Analysis, Architecture and Technology Operations to build and implement quality technology solutions and processes.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities include:</strong></p><p>People Management</p><ul><li>Leadership and development of software development staff onsite and remotely</li><li>Resource management, including performance management, recruiting and retention and staff development</li><li>Manage cross-functional relationships across projects</li><li>Involved with managing vendor relationships and procurement activities</li><li>In conjunction with the Director, Software Development, Technical Managers and Team Leads write performance reviews for all Developers</li><li>Drafts and/or participates in creating service agreement contracts with vendors</li></ul><p>Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Define, implement and &nbsp;enforce development standards and methodologies</li><li>Actively participates in continuous improvement by contributing suggested practices, processes, lessons learned, etc.</li><li>Ensure adherence to development and configuration standards and processes</li><li>Accountable for improving product quality through code reviews and unit test practices</li></ul><p>Software Analysis and Consultation</p><ul><li>Contributes to creation of development estimates, development plans and design documents</li><li>Maintain project schedule, manage and sign-off on all development activities</li><li>Contribute to the evaluation of product usability</li><li>Provides development oversight, metrics tracking, issue resolution</li><li>Participate in build vs. buy analysis &amp; marketplace studies</li></ul><p>Successful candidates will be…</p><ul><li>Experienced in the high tech industry and hands on development, 10+ years of combined demonstrated management experience</li><li>Established and have a track record of turning around projects and delivering them as planned</li><li>A university degree graduate &nbsp;in Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and/or other related fields</li><li>Strongly knowledgeable of Enterprise technologies, utilizing commercial products based on .Net and Java technologies</li><li>Strong in technical skills including, programming, designing, systems development methodology, testing</li><li>Extremely knowledgeable in application development life cycle, including requirements definition, system design and testing / QA and transition to production</li><li>Strong in understanding of software design patterns and methodology</li><li>Knowledgeable of configuration management practices and procedures</li><li>A demonstrated expert in the ability to analyze data, develop quantitative metrics and reporting</li><li>Proven in the ability to effectively manage the software development process</li><li>Excellent in interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills</li><li>A team player with the ability to self-motivate and motivate others</li><li>Demonstrated in the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Proven in creative problem solving skills</li></ul><p><a href="http://autodata.knighthunter.com/apply.aspx?jid=168befc8-e43e-47b6-a751-37f62c932274">Apply here</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1385 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:06:22 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-inpulse-database-administrator <p><p>Attention Innovators!</p><p>EK3 is the leading provider of in-store digital media &amp; marketing solutions in Canada. We maintain a leading position by working with global brands that are rapidly awakening to the power of the in-store digital media experience. Bigger than broadcast, we reach more 1.8 billion viewers every year with our technology-enabled solutions.</p><p>EK3 is rapidly expanding all aspects of our business and is looking for talented, dedicated, passionate, creative and self-motivated individuals with an interest in being part of a winning innovative culture.</p><p>If you’re into contributing to EK3 innovative products and solutions that will help us grow and manage our large global networks which integrate with and propel our client’s businesses, then we need to talk.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>The inPulse DBA will be responsible for providing operational database services to the organization including database performance analysis, corrective action, proactive tuning, maintenance administration and backup and recovery across the database application infrastructure. &nbsp;This role will also respond to database related alerts and escalations.</p><p><strong>Required Qualifications and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum bachelor’s degree in a technical area such as Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent training and work experience.</li><li>5+ years’ experience in a mature engineering organization in a similar capacity.</li><li>Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options</li><li>Experience in implementing operational automation using scripts</li><li>Knowledge of indexes, index management and statistics</li><li>ITIL knowledge</li></ul><p><strong>Special Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to work overtime and off-hours on occasion to meet deadlines and to respond to technical emergencies.</li></ul><p>Please submit your application <a href="http://ek3.knighthunter.com/apply.aspx?jid=82ea9f17-c9b0-4e5e-9d62-820868f8d229">here</a>.</p></p> 1384 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:47:15 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/startechcom-senior-human-resources-advisor <p><p>StarTech.com Ltd. is a global manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity and technology parts. &nbsp;We make it easy for IT professionals around the globe to find and get the part they need to enable their business solutions.&nbsp;</p><p>We innovate, design and make a wide range of unique, specialized or hard-to-find parts and accessories that connect and enhance business technology. Our friendly, professional and responsive employees, proprietary web resources and channel partners ensure that the right product is delivered to the IT professional.</p><p>Founded in 1985, we are a privately owned Canadian company, with a business in Hong Kong and operations in England and the USA. &nbsp;In 2009 and 2011, StarTech.com was named one of the 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada and also recognized as one of the top 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada in 2011.</p><p>Our employees are engaged as a result of a strong company culture that embodies our “Winning Statement”; Excite Customers. Succeed. &nbsp;Have Fun!</p><p>We are currently looking for a Senior Human Resources Advisor who has the experience, commitment and the drive to be an employee advocate. We want an HR professional to help support the company’s culture and climate in which people have the competency, concern and commitment to serve customers well.</p><p>As an experienced business partner and advisor, the Senior Human Resources Advisor will work closely with the leadership team and become deeply knowledgeable about the business and the design of work in which people contribute and succeed.</p><p>This role under the guidance of the Human Resources Manager will play a key role as change champion by constantly assessing the effectiveness of the HR function according to our strategy and best practices.</p><p>Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this generalist role will be accountable for providing a variety of these key functions supporting &nbsp;employees in Canada, the US and Europe.</p><p>As an employee advocate, business partner and advisor you will:</p><ul><li>Help in the design of work positions, drive the recruiting process and ensure appropriate rewards and compensation structure</li><li>Foster effective communication and support our employee development process</li><li>Ensure that the company is successful in measuring critical elements of the strategy</li></ul><p><strong>Specific accountabilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Recruitment and Selection – create job postings/advertisements, receive, screen and track resumes, conduct initial telephone interviews, schedule interviews, conduct on-site and skype &nbsp;behavioural based interviews along with business partners and complete reference checks and conduct orientation; NOTE: As we are growing aggressively, this will be a large component of the role</li><li>Compensation – ensuring internal and external pay equity by completing salary surveys for salary competitiveness, &nbsp;providing support for the job evaluation system, ensuring variable compensation plans are relevant and assist in their ongoing evaluation and processing</li><li>Benefits – ensuring a competitive benefit plan that supports the company’s culture and values in all countries and benchmarking against best practices</li><li>Employee Relations – maintaining a high level of integration with employees and the leadership team to assist in all areas of employee relations and development</li><li>Rewards and Recognition – assist in supporting ongoing programs while assisting in the development and introduction of new programs</li><li>Employee Development – facilitating all aspects of employee development with our leaders and employees</li></ul><p>&nbsp;<strong>What we are looking for………..</strong></p><ul><li>Experienced Human Resources professional with post-secondary education who has the energy and drive to grow with the company (CHRP designation not critical but preferred)</li><li>Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills and the ability to build and develop relationships with everyone in the organization</li><li>Strong organization skills &nbsp;- &nbsp;we need someone who can multi-task in an extremely fast-paced and hectic environment without compromising attention to detail</li><li>Above average hands on working experience with Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>Experience in international HR practices is a definite asset as is knowledge of all pertinent employment legislations</li></ul><p>If you want to join a successful, growing and dynamic entrepreneurial company that provides competitive compensation and benefits, please submit your resume and salary expectations in confidence by applying on-line directly to www.startech.com</p><p>We appreciate all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. &nbsp;No phone calls please.</p></p><p><a href="http://startech.knighthunter.com/jobapply.aspx?jid=0311340a-02c8-4d07-886b-e597b15ccdb6">Apply here</a>.</p> 1383 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:10:34 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/tech-week-community-mixer <p><strong>Wrap up London Tech Week 2012 with a bang!</strong></p><p style="display: inline !important;">The Tech Week Community Mixer is an ideal place for you and your team to network with London's techies, entrepreneurs, and community and business leaders. Mix and mingle over munchies and meet up with familiar faces and folks you'll get to know for the first time, all while celebrating our region's thriving technology sector.</p><p style="display: inline !important;">&nbsp;</p><p style="display: inline !important;">&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr /><p>&nbsp;</p> 439 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:27:58 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/london-tech-week-2012 <p>Celebrating the region's capacity as a leader in all things "tech", London Tech Week (March 26 - 30) brings together the local technology community to foster and promote the strengths, successes and opportunities for the sector.</p> 851 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:29:45 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/gearing-growth-conference-2012 <div id="post-2" class="post-2 page type-page hentry"> <p>As part of <a href="london-tech-week" target="_blank">London Tech Week</a>,TechAlliance is proud to present the third annual Gearing up for Growth Conference on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the London Convention Centre.</p> <p>This one day conference is an opportunity for the Southwestern Ontario business community to learn from internationally renowned experts and business leaders on how to seize opportunities, overcome challenges and maximize profitability for their companies.</p> 1381 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:06:15 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-initiates-preclinical-testing-aml-drug-candidates <p><strong>London, Ontario (January 24, 2012): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT) </strong>announced today that it has completed synthesis of compounds from its acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) program and has initiated confirmatory preclinical tests, representing an important step forward in the development of these potential drug candidates.&nbsp; </p><p>“We are delighted that we have achieved this key milestone in our AML program,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, CEO.&nbsp; “The successful synthesis and initiation of the preclinical evaluation of the first candidates from our third major drug discovery program provides further validation of CHEMSAS® as a powerful artificial intelligence drug discovery engine.&nbsp; Successful candidates from this program will provide additional valuable commercial assets that can be licensed to partners for further development.”</p><p>Like many other cancers, AML is the result of multiple gene mutations that affect multiple cell signaling kinase pathways.&nbsp; With few exceptions, traditional therapies that target a single abnormal kinase have produced disappointing long-term results.&nbsp; COTI scientists believe that a therapeutic approach targeting multiple kinases commonly mutated in AML has a higher probability of success in improving outcomes for patients with AML.&nbsp; COTI’s AML program has the potential to produce multiple drug candidates with differing activity profiles that can be used to treat acute leukemias with different gene mutation profiles.<br />&nbsp;<br />COTI plans to pursue licensing opportunities based upon the scientific results of the program and will introduce the AML program to prospective partners at upcoming scientific and business development conferences.&nbsp; COTI’s AML program is protected by a number of issued American, European and Canadian patents.&nbsp; </p><p><strong>About Acute Myelogenous Leukemia</strong></p><p>AML is the most common type of acute leukemia with 12,950 new cases and 9,050 deaths occurring each year in the United States alone.&nbsp; According to the World Health Organization, there are approximately 250,000 new cases of leukemia annually worldwide.&nbsp; AML accounts for 43% of these cases.&nbsp; The global AML therapeutics market was valued at $204m in 2010.&nbsp; It is expected to grow to $329m by 2016.&nbsp; </p><p><br /><strong>Notice to Readers</strong></p><p>Information provided in this press release may contain certain statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act (Ontario) and applicable securities laws.&nbsp; For example, the statements “that can be licensed to partners” and “plans to pursue licensing opportunities” are forward-looking statements.&nbsp; These statements convey the Company’s efforts to secure a licensing deal, but COTI is not in a position at this time to determine when and if a deal will be finalized.&nbsp; Forward‐looking statements, by their nature, are not guarantees of future performance and are based upon management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions.&nbsp; Risks that could impact on these forward-looking statements are outlined in the Company’s annual information form.&nbsp; Management of COTI considers the assumptions on which these forward‐looking statements are based to be reasonable, but as a result of the many risk factors, cautions the reader that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.&nbsp; </p><p><strong>About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)</strong></p><p>COTI is a leading-edge company specializing in accelerating the discovery of small molecules thus enabling these new drugs to be brought to market in a more cost effective, efficient and timely manner.&nbsp; COTI’S proprietary artificial intelligence system, CHEMSAS®, utilizes a series of predictive computer models to identify compounds most likely to be successfully incorporated in disease-specific drug discovery, as well as subsequent optimization and preclinical development.&nbsp; These compounds are targeted for a variety of diseases, particularly those for which current treatments are either lacking or ineffective.</p><p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.criticaloutcome.com">www.criticaloutcome.com</a> or contact: </p><p>Michael Barr<br />Vice President of Business Development and Marketing<br />519-858-5157 <br /><a href="mailto:mbarr@criticaloutcome.com">mbarr@criticaloutcome.com</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><em>Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.<br /></em></p> 1382 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:38:12 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/sred-workshop-updates-affect-you <p><strong>Significant changes are occurring in the Canadian tax incentive landscape. Are you ready for these SR&amp;ED changes? Are you aware of other incentive programs you may be entitled to?</strong></p> 1364 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:34:07 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/social-innovation-unpacking-concept-and-what-it-means-community-and-business <p>Social innovation. You may have heard the term, but what does it mean?&nbsp; How are people doing social innovation — and more importantly, why does it matter?&nbsp; </p> 1376 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:33:52 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/regulatory-review-complete-trojan-technologies-acquires-salsnes-filter <p><p>Trojan Technologies is pleased to announce that further to its news release dated December 27, 2011, Salsnes Filter AS of Namsos, Norway has joined the Trojan Technologies group of businesses. Following the regulatory review period, the acquisition closed on January 19, 2012.</p><p>“Salsnes delivers a technology that fits well into our municipal business,” says Marv DeVries, president, Trojan Technologies. “A leader in the market, their product brings added value to our global customers and aligns with Trojan's goals for providing sustainable technologies and smaller footprint solutions.”</p><p>Salsnes Filter’s patented filter technology removes particles from municipal and industrial process water. Industries such as food, paper, cruise lines and aquaculture use the fully-automated treatment technology to treat effluent, improve the quality of influent or enhance the utilization of raw materials. Salsnes Filter is also an alternative to a primary settling stage for a traditional chemical/biological treatment facility or preventing membrane bioreactor (MBR) fouling. Salsnes Filter will operate as one of the Trojan Technologies group of businesses.</p><p>“This partnership will allow us to achieve a higher level of performance,” says Ivar Solvi, managing director, Salsnes Filter AS. “We are now positioned for growth in a way that was not previously possible.”</p><p>Founded in 1991, Salsnes Filter is represented in many countries and will continue to operate out of Namsos with production facilities in Salsnes, Norway.</p><p>This acquisition will allow the Trojan Technologies group of businesses to continue to create and build on a foundation of offering sustainable, effective solutions that ensure greater water confidence and environmental stewardship for industry and global municipalities.</p></p> 1377 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:14:45 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/it-architecture-management-training <p>The course establishes a strong foundation for understanding the IT architecture definitions, types, processes, guidelines and frameworks. The course focuses on the IT architect role and how it contributes to the success of delivering IT projects. A comprehensive skills and competency framework is discussed to help managers determine the architect career levels, architect specializations, education requirements and how managers can map a career development plan for IT architect advancements. 1375 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:52:25 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/now-accepting-gearing-growth-breakout-session-proposals <p>On March 27, 2012, TechAlliance will be hosting the Gearing Up for Growth conference, showcasing top-notch international business leaders and welcoming over 350 participants from across Southwestern Ontario.<br /><br />This highly-anticipated conference will feature three engaging keynotes:</p><ul><li>Leonard Brody – An Emmy nominated business and technology visionary, and highly respected entrepreneur and author. Leonard joins us at the Power Breakfast speaking to how technology has fundamentally changed us as a society and what these changes mean to our bottom line.</li><li>Dani Reiss – As CEO of Canada Goose and Ernst &amp; Young's 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year, Dani will join us over lunch to share how he has grown Canada Goose into an internationally recognized brand of extreme cold weather, high quality outwear.</li><li>Tod Maffin –&nbsp; Renowned speaker, tech entrepreneur and one of North America’s leading digital marketing experts will close off the conference by sharing his comprehensive knowledge on Generation Y and how to attract, inspire and retain talent from the 'Facebook generation'.</li></ul><p>To complement the keynote speakers, TechAlliance is seeking proposals from our community for the breakout sessions. The 2012 conference will be following the below listed streams:</p><ul><li>Growing leaders - The strength of your business relies on the strength of your leaders and people. These breakout sessions will engage the speaker and all participants in a discussion sharing advice and methods to grow our businesses and community leaders. Topics could include fostering leadership in your organization, encouraging community leadership, or passing on leadership skills.</li><li>Growing innovation - To expand your business and to grow our next economy, innovation is a necessity. These breakout sessions will help you to inspire innovation in your company or organization. Topics for these sessions could include tools necessary to encourage innovation, methods for managing processes that foster innovation, or local examples of organizations known for being innovative and lessons that can be learned from them.</li><li>Growing sales - The growth of a business is inextricably linked to its sales management and resulting successes. These breakout sessions will address challenges faced in increasing your sales targets. Topics for these sessions could include maximizing customer relationships, discovering new markets, using social media to nurture leads, or improving your sales process.</li></ul><p>If you or your organization has expertise in any of the above streams, we want to hear from you! To be considered for the opportunity to host a breakout session at Gearing up for Growth, please submit a proposal to Allison Fisher, allison.fisher@techalliance.ca by Friday, January 20, 2012 including the following:</p><ul><li>Detailed description of the topic you are interested in presenting</li><li>The stream your topic applies to</li><li>Detailed biography of who will be presenting the session</li><li>Whether your organization would be interested in sponsoring the session </li></ul><p>We thank you in advance for your time in developing a proposal but wish to note that we are only able to choose two sessions per conference stream. Should your proposal not be selected for this year’s conference, please know that we may contact you in the future to offer your expertise at a different TechAlliance event.<br /><br />Should you require additional information or if you have a topic idea not listed above, please email Allison Fisher or phone 519.858.5059.</p> 1374 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:46:18 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/sumagen-canada-inc-awarded-financial-contribution-government-canada-support-human-clinical-trials-hi <p><div style="text-align: left;"><div>London, Ontario CANADA – Sumagen Canada Inc. has been awarded a non-refundable financial contribution of up to $728,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) to support human clinical trials for our preventative HIV vaccine which is based on a genetically modified killed whole virus, SAV001. Sumagen Canada received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2011 to commence Phase I clinical trials.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The HIV vaccine (SAV001) holds tremendous promise, having already proven to stimulate strong immune responses in preliminary studies with no adverse effects or safety risks. &nbsp;It is the only HIV vaccine currently under development in Canada, and one of only a few in the world.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>This financial assistance from NRC-IRAP and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will assist Sumagen Canada to proceed more quickly to Phase I human clinical trials to test the safety of its SAV001 HIV/AIDS vaccine. The SAV001 vaccine has the potential to save millions of lives around the world by preventing HIV infection. SAV001 is a vaccine that addresses one of the most tragic health crisis affecting millions of people around the globe.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>HIV/AIDS has killed more than 28 million people worldwide, and more than 35 million people currently live with the virus. Since the virus was characterized in 1983, there have been numerous trials through pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions around the world to develop vaccines; however, no commercialized vaccine has been developed to date. Other HIV vaccines evaluated through human clinical trials have focused on either one specific component of HIV as an antigen, genetic vaccine using recombinant DNA, or recombinant viruses carrying the HIV genes. SAV001 HIV vaccine is unique in that it uses a killed whole HIV-1, a genetically engineered vaccine.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Sumagen Co., Ltd., the parent company of Sumagen Canada, has committed substantial resources to this project since 2005 and is very pleased to have the support of NRC-IRAP and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to move forward with the project. &nbsp;Sumagen is committed to continuing to grow its business in Canada and be part of the business community in London.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>About Sumagen Canada</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Located in The Stiller Centre for Technology Commercialization in Western’s Research Park in London, Ontario, Sumagen Canada was established in 2008 specifically to manage and support clinical development of SAV001 vaccine. Sumagen Canada is a subsidiary of Sumagen Co. Ltd., a Korean-based pharmaceutical venture company.</div></div></p> 1373 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:46:49 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-webflash-applications-developer <p><p>Attention Innovators!</p><p>EK3 is the leading provider of in-store digital media &amp; marketing solutions in Canada. We maintain a leading position by working with global brands that are rapidly awakening to the power of the in-store digital media experience. Bigger than broadcast, we reach more 1.8 billion viewers every year with our technology-enabled solutions.</p><p>EK3 is rapidly expanding all aspects of our business and is looking for talented, dedicated, passionate, creative and self-motivated individuals with an interest in being part of a winning innovative culture. If you’re into contributing to EK3 innovative products and solutions that will help us grow and manage our large global networks, which integrate with and propel our client’s businesses, then we need to talk.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>In this role you will be developing dynamic Flash media that is defining the new and emerging digital media &amp; narrowcasting industry. You will be working in a supportive team environment of a creative production studio and cross-departmental support from software engineers, user experience developers, quality assurance teams. The teams are responsible for designing, developing and implementing enterprise and professional web-based business services and supporting intelligent creative. The role requires creative and motivated self-starters that possess a passion for growing their knowledge and career in the ever-changing field of narrowcasting, marketing, web business services, and media.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Create re-usable components that can be shared with multiple applications</li><li>Interact with project teams to understand business and user requirements to determine&nbsp;specifications for Flash development</li><li>Implement innovative Flash techniques and features in a highly scalable manner</li><li>Contribute to and assist in the authoring of feature requirement documents</li><li>Collaborate with creative and technical team members to determine the most appropriate,&nbsp;and robust implementation of Flash.</li><li>Maintain high coding standards and practices and exercise quality control on all aspects of&nbsp;Flash development</li><li>Assist in developing digital media strategies</li><li>Bring new and effective ideas and suggestions to the various teams</li><li>Develop creative and critical thinking abilities</li><li>Strive for constant customer satisfaction</li><li>Promote and reinforce quality assurance for EK3 and its clients</li><li>Represent the company’s core values of Trust, Integrity, and Accountability</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong people and communication skills</li><li>Strong organizational and documenting skills</li><li>Multitasking skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively juggle diverse demands</li><li>Ability to manage own timelines to meet deadlines</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 3 years of professional Flash development experience</li><li>Expertise in Flash development methodologies including ActionScript-1.0/2.0, OOP&nbsp;implementation component development, XML communication, software design patterns,&nbsp;and quality assurance. Experience with HTML5 is a plus.</li><li>Knowledge of Photoshop is required</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of the Adobe product range and competing toolsets</li><li>Flash animation and Flash video and design knowledge and expertise</li><li>Adobe After Effects and After Effects API knowledge would be beneficial</li><li>Web technology knowledge and expertise (i.e. XML, HTML, DHTML, PHP,&nbsp;Java/JavaScript, server side scripting and applications, databases, etc.)</li><li>Proven ability for quick creative and technical thinking with acute attention to detail within&nbsp;demanding deadlines</li><li>Proficiency with office software including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualifying candidates must pass a proficiency test for this position</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>Please submit your application by <a href="http://ek3.knighthunter.com/apply.aspx?jid=afa011c5-69c9-4650-ae5d-1bd9cc458f69">clicking here</a>.</p><p>EK3 wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</p></p> 1372 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:07:18 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/trudell-medical-international-market-business-manager <p><p>At Trudell Medical International (TMI), we pride ourselves on our passion for finding innovative and creative solutions which has enabled us to develop medical devices that continue to make a difference in the lives of people around the world. &nbsp;Situated within a modern facility located in beautiful London, Ontario, TMI offers a comfortable work environment with a respectful and family-oriented culture.</p><p>As an employee of Trudell Medical International, not only will you contribute to the development of products at the cutting edge of medical device technology, but you will also have the opportunity to perform challenging work alongside a first-rate group of dedicated professionals.</p><p>TMI is growing! &nbsp;We’re actively searching for our next team member for the position of:</p><p><strong>Market Business Manager</strong></p><p>As a member of the Sales &amp; Marketing team, you will be responsible for supporting the Director, Marketing with high quality timely marketing input, sales, and tactical plans in order to maximize the value of TMI brands through life cycle management. &nbsp;You will also be responsible for driving execution of marketing and sales strategies to business areas and distributors and ensuring that products and marketing programs meet the changing expectations of the marketplace and end user. &nbsp;Your significant experience in identifying &nbsp;customer needs, new business and product opportunities will allow you to contribute sound marketing plans that will support TMI’s enviable success and reputation as a leader in the medical device industry.</p><ul><li>Are you a graduate of a university program in a healthcare related discipline (i.e. science, kinesiology, sports medicine, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy or nursing)?</li><li>Have you gained seven or more years of progressively responsible marketing and field sales experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical or a related industry?</li><li>Do you possess significant experience creating and implementing effective marketing plans and collateral material?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have experience with the various phases of new product introduction, innovation and market research?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you possess superior written and verbal communication skills, including strong business writing skills?</li><li>Are you intrinsically motivated and driven to provide the highest-quality product?</li></ul><p>If you answered ‘yes’, our Sales &amp; Marketing team needs you! &nbsp;Apply today by sending your resume to: hr@trudellmed.com</p><p>The closing date to apply for this position is January 29, 2012.</p></p> 1371 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:46:37 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ztr-control-systems-technical-services-representative <p><p>In Locomotive Technical Services, you will provide highly technical in-house 24 x 7 phone support &amp; trouble shooting to our railway customer’s on ZTR locomotive equipment (PLC based solutions).</p><p>Follow daily technical tasks including handling incoming phone calls, assisting Engineering, improving processes and product, etc. &nbsp;Significant travel is required (10% to 50%) to customer sites for on-site commissioning and/or installation of ZTR’s equipment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities and Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in rail industry and systems integration preferred, although automation industry experience a definite asset.</li><li>Knowledge of physical, electrical and environmental design standards for locomotive applications</li><li>Ability to communicate with multiple levels of customers and employees in various organizations</li><li>Must be customer service oriented</li><li>Solid communication skills (verbal and written)</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work directly with customers</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems</li><li>Ability to work autonomously at customer sites and manage project scope &amp; cost</li><li>Comfortable working on a locomotive</li><li>Must have exceptional organizational skills for required administration (trip reports, time entry, customer issue tracking database, etc)</li></ul><p><strong>Education/Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>1-2 years related experience</li><li>MUST HAVE minimum two year diploma in Engineering Technology, Technician, or Technologist as per NAFTA requirements for cross-border travel in order to qualify</li><li>PLC and/or Locomotive background is an asset</li></ul><p>To apply please visit our website at www.ztr.com. Select Canadian careers and apply through our tracking system.</p><p>Please send cover letter and resume and include salary expectations.</p><p>Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted-no phone calls please. &nbsp;</p></p> 1368 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:09:04 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-meet-prospective-licensing-partners-coti-2-biotech-showcase <p><p>London, Ontario (January 9, 2012): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)&nbsp;announced today that the Company will meet with several prospective licensing partners including&nbsp;executives from major pharmaceutical organizations who have expressed interest in its lead oncology&nbsp;drug candidate COTI‐2 at Biotech Showcase. Biotech Showcase is a pharmaceutical partnering&nbsp;conference held concurrent to J.P. Morgan's 30th annual Healthcare Conference taking place in San&nbsp;Francisco, California on January 9‐11, 2012.</p><p>The objective of these meetings is to present compelling data on COTI‐2, a potentially first‐in‐class and&nbsp;best‐in‐class non‐ATP competitive modulator of AKT2, and to further discussions surrounding a licensing&nbsp;deal. “We are delighted with the continued development of our lead oncology candidate, COTI‐2,”&nbsp;said Dr. Wayne Danter, Chief Executive Officer of COTI. “The most recent results suggest COTI‐2 is a&nbsp;highly selective, orally effective and well tolerated drug candidate that is well positioned for clinical&nbsp;development. We are seeking a partner with an interest in moving this novel, targeted anti‐cancer drug&nbsp;candidate through development and to the market in indications where significant unmet medical need&nbsp;exists.”</p><p>During preclinical testing, COTI‐2 has demonstrated greater selectivity, an improved safety profile and&nbsp;superior pharmacokinetics in comparison to other AKT targeted compounds. Over expression of AKT/AKT2 is common in a broad range of human cancers, including ovarian, endometrial, pancreatic, breast,&nbsp;colorectal and lung. The percent of tumors with active AKT/AKT2 range from 20% to 100% depending&nbsp;on the cancer type.</p></p> 1367 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:54:30 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/resims-unveils-new-demo-reel-and-one-page-website <p>Award-winning digital agency Resolution Interactive Media (ResIM) has recently released a demo reel highlighting project and conceptual work and a new take on the firm's one-page web site.</p><p>Working with FireTrigger, a local video production studio, ResIM created the demo reel to showcase web and mobile projects for companies like Samsonite Canada and concept work created in conjunction with beer brands Sleeman and Sapporo. &nbsp;The reel is set to ‘Don’t Get Into It’ by London band The Whipping Wind.</p><p>'Video is such a compelling way to showcase our work and is only enhanced by the inclusion of original audio by a band from right here in London" notes Jonathan Kochis, a partner at ResIM.</p><p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/33178322?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=df6f26&amp;autoplay=1" width="655" height="368" frameborder="0"></iframe> </p><p>To compliment the demo reel, ResIM has launched a completely redesigned version of their one-page public web site. &nbsp;‘It’s important to me that our web site reflect the innovative approach we strive to achieve for our clients’ says Brendan Farr-Gaynor, the other half of the ResIM partnership. &nbsp;</p><p>The new site is responsive and automatically provides optimized experiences for desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers. ‘We’ve been taking this direction with clients over the last year and wanted to make sure our site offered the best experience on all devices’ adds Jon Rundle, lead interface designer at ResIM.</p><p>To view the demo reel and new website please <a href="http://www.res.im">www.res.im</a>.&nbsp;</p> 1366 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:31:40 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/td-bank-financial-group-it-solution-designer-j2ee <p>&nbsp;</p><p>TD is a great organization powered by great people who want to make a difference every day. Our over 81,000 employees world-wide are a big part of what makes TD stand out from any other organization. Every day, we deliver legendary customer and client experiences to our approximately 19 million customers. We’re an award-winning organization that reinvests constantly to ensure future growth.&nbsp;</p><p>We’re recognized as an extraordinary place to work that embraces diversity, where everyone is respected and valued. TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches, with many exciting and challenging career opportunities in our four key businesses:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking - including TD Canada Trust and TD Insurance&nbsp;</li><li>Wealth Management - including TD Waterhouse and an investment in TD Ameritrade&nbsp;</li><li>U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking - including TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank&nbsp;</li><li>Wholesale Banking - including TD Securities</li></ul><p><strong>Department Overview&nbsp;</strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity exists to join the Retail Sales (C3) team within TD Canada Trust Technology Solutions as an IT Project Manager. The nature of our applications (C3, Core POP, Core Account, C3 Flexi, Branch Banking) result in interaction with almost every line of business within the bank. This fact allows us to get involved in varied, challenging, and high exposure projects. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and facilitating the career paths of our team members.</p><p>We provide the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, to work with interesting technologies, and to work with a team that is all about people and career development.</p><p>Take on the opportunity to expand your knowledge and work in a challenging software development environment. &nbsp;Apply today!</p><p>This position is located at our London, Ontario offices. &nbsp;There is no relocation assistance available.</p><p><strong>Job Description / Accountabilities</strong></p><p>As a Solution Designer, and a key member of our C3 development team, your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Technical leadership for C3 projects including design, development, junior developer oversight, unit test walkthroughs, code reviews, etc.</li><li>Project effort estimation.</li><li>Potential exposure to leading offshore / on site contract staff.</li><li>Conducting program and system research and analysis.</li><li>Coaching and mentoring team members.</li><li>Developing quality solutions; following TD’s development best practices.</li><li>Managing projects and initiatives; Knowledge of TD’s system development life cycle and project management methodologies.</li><li>Participating in scope assessment, risk and cost analysis.</li><li>Reviewing business requirements, contributing to projects plan creation and participating in the creation of SDLC documentation.</li><li>Developing, implementing, maintaining and improving processes to maximize system availability and efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong>Specific Education Requirements / Accreditations:</strong></p><ul><li>College diploma or Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications/Skills/Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of experience using JAVA, J2EE, Object Oriented design and related technologies.</li><li>5+ years of experience working with J2EE server projects including the use of JSP, Servlets, EJB.</li><li>Expert knowledge of UML and design patterns, OO Programming best practices.</li><li>Ability to understand and acquire new technical skills.</li><li>Ability to code, debug and trouble-shoot.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Excellent documentation skills.</li><li>Financial institution or similar experience would be an asset</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Information&nbsp;</strong></p><p>TD Bank Financial Group values and is committed to diversity in its workforce.&nbsp;</p><p>We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.</p><p>Please email resumes to:&nbsp;<a style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969);" href="mailto:maritza.keyes@td.com" target="_blank">maritza.keyes@<span class="il" style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #ffffcc; color: #222222; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">td</span>.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1365 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:19:31 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/breakfast-club-going-social-what-social-innovation-and-corporate-social-responsibility-can-bring-you <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner_1_0.gif" /></p><p>January's Breakfast Club will examine Corporate Social Responsibility with James Temple,&nbsp;Director, Corporate Responsibility, PwC &amp; Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation.</p><p><strong>Social Innovation and Corporate Responsibility</strong></p> 1348 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:27:21 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/student-2-business-networking-conference-1 <p>Retaining more college and university students in our community is a cornerstone to continued economic growth and prosperity for your company and for London as a whole.&nbsp; Come and invest in our potential workforce.&nbsp; Promote your industry and company.&nbsp; Inform students what types of positions exist and what you look for when recruiting.&nbsp; Share your personal experiences of working in London.</p> 1358 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:34:21 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/trudell-medical-international-financial-analyst <p>At Trudell Medical International (TMI), we pride ourselves on our passion for finding innovative and creative solutions which has enabled us to develop medical devices that continue to make a difference in the lives of people around the world.&nbsp; Situated within a modern facility located in beautiful London, Ontario, TMI offers a comfortable work environment with a respectful and family-oriented culture. </p><p>As an employee of Trudell Medical International, not only will you contribute to the development of products at the cutting edge of medical device technology, but you will also have the opportunity to perform challenging work alongside a first-rate group of dedicated professionals.</p><p>TMI is growing! We’re actively searching for our next team member for the position of: </p><p><strong>Financial Analyst</strong></p><p>As a member of the Finance team, you will support business decisions across the organization by efficiently providing relevant and timely financial information and analyses to internal decision makers.&nbsp; Strong computer and report writing skills are required in order to be successful in this role.</p><ul><li>Are you a graduate of a university program in Finance, Accounting or related field</li><li>Have you completed or are you working towards the achievement of a professional accounting designation?&nbsp;</li><li>Have you gained more than four years of relevant experience, including at least two years of finance and/or systems experience in a manufacturing environment?</li><li>Do you have experience working with Great Plains or equivalent software (i.e. Sage Accpac, SAP, JD Edwards)? </li><li>Do you possess strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office?</li><li>Do you have the ability to work independently and as part of a team?</li></ul><p>If you answered ‘yes’, our Finance team needs you!&nbsp; Apply today by sending your resume to: <a href="mailto:hr@trudellmed.com">hr@trudellmed.com</a></p><p>The closing date to apply for this position is January 15, 2012.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1363 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:13:54 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/hall-mc-senior-designer <p><p>Hall MC is looking for new talent in the form of a Senior Designer, and since everyone has their definition of what this position entails, here's ours (which, given the circumstances is the only one that matters).</p><ul><li>You have at least 5 years experience. If you have much less than that, please don't apply unless you're a prodigy.</li><li>You create and apply creative solutions to packaging, print, web, exhibit design and everything in between.</li><li>You think with words and pictures. We're not expecting you to write a book, but the odd headline wouldn't hurt.</li><li>You are very good at what you do. I know it seems ridiculous to mention this, but do consider the caliber of your work before you contact us. We're not stupid.</li><li>You are likely employed elsewhere (but don't let that stop you)</li></ul><p>Please send resume to: <a href="mailto:simon@hallassociates.ca">Simon</a></p><p>No phone calls please</p><p>Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</p></p> 1361 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:59:15 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/sponsorship-opportunities-are-now-available-london-tech-week-and-gearing-growth <p>London Tech Week is a week-long celebration of the region's capacity as a leader in all things "tech", with key events including Gearing Up for Growth, the Secondary School Technology Awareness Campaign, and the Tech Week Community Mixer.<br style="color: #000000; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #000000; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; text-align: left;" />Sponsorship opportunities are now available for London Tech Week and Gearing Up for Growth. Please download the <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/2012_LTW_SponsorshipProgram_Jan17.pdf">sponsorship package</a> for all the details and contact Allison Fisher at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:allison.fisher@techalliance.ca">allison.fisher@techalliance.ca</a>&nbsp;to secure your spot. </p> 1359 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:04:35 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ivey-case-studylumismart <p>Join us for one of our highly anticipcated Ivey Case Study events! Facilitated by Stewart Thornhill, Executive Director of the Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship at the Richard Ivey School of Business, you will put yourself in the shoes of LumiSmart and learn from their challenges and experiences.</p><p><strong>LumiSmart Case Synopsis:</strong></p> 1356 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:30:50 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/hello-my-game <p><strong>Hello My Game Is</strong> events are about building London’s gaming community, bringing people together to celebrate a mutual love of video games.&nbsp;</p><p>The first event takes place on January 24, 2012, beginning with a short keynote by Digital Extremes about their upcoming titles, followed by five minute presentations by audience members on a variety of game-related topics.</p><p> The goals for <strong>Hello My Game Is</strong> are:</p> 1347 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:57:54 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-now-accepting-gearing-growth-breakout-session-proposals <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Gearing-Up-for-Growth---Colour.jpg" width="209" height="105" /></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969);"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">On&nbsp;March 27, 2012, TechAlliance will be hosting the Gearing Up for Growth conference,&nbsp;showcasing top-notch international business leaders and welcoming over 350 participants from across Southwestern Ontario.<br /><br />This highly-anticipated conference will feature three engaging keynotes:</span></span></p><ul style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969);"><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Leonard Brody</strong>&nbsp;– An Emmy nominated&nbsp;business and technology&nbsp;visionary,&nbsp;and highly respected entrepreneur and author.&nbsp;Leonard joins us at the Power Breakfast speaking to how&nbsp;technology&nbsp;has fundamentally changed us&nbsp;as a society and what these changes mean to our bottom line.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Dani Reiss</strong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;As&nbsp;CEO of Canada Goose and Ernst &amp; Young's 2011&nbsp;Entrepreneur of&nbsp;the Year,&nbsp;Dani will join us over lunch to&nbsp;share&nbsp;how&nbsp;he has grown&nbsp;Canada Goose into an&nbsp;internationally recognized brand of extreme cold weather, high quality outerwear.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Tod Maffin</strong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;&nbsp;Renowned speaker,&nbsp;tech entrepreneur and&nbsp;one of North America’s leading&nbsp;digital marketing&nbsp;experts&nbsp;will&nbsp;close off the conference&nbsp;by sharing his comprehensive knowledge on Generation Y and&nbsp;how to attract, inspire and retain talent&nbsp;from the&nbsp;'Facebook generation'.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969);"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">To complement the keynote speakers, TechAlliance is seeking proposals from our community for the breakout sessions. The 2012 conference will be following the below listed streams:</span></span></p><ul style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969);"><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Growing leaders</strong>&nbsp;- The strength of your business relies on the strength of your leaders and people. These breakout sessions will engage the speaker and all participants in a discussion sharing advice and methods to grow our businesses and community leaders. Topics could include fostering leadership in your organization, encouraging community leadership,&nbsp;or&nbsp;passing on leadership skills.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Growing innovation</strong>&nbsp;- To expand your business and to grow our next economy, innovation is a necessity.&nbsp;These breakout sessions will help you to inspire innovation in your company or organization.&nbsp;Topics for these sessions could include tools necessary to encourage innovation, methods for managing processes that foster innovation,&nbsp;or&nbsp;local examples of organizations known for being innovative and lessons that can be learned from them.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Growing sales -&nbsp;</strong>The growth of a business is inextricably linked to its sales management and resulting successes.&nbsp;These breakout sessions will address challenges faced in increasing your sales targets.&nbsp;Topics&nbsp;for these sessions&nbsp;could include maximizing customer relationships, discovering new markets, using social media to nurture leads, or&nbsp;improving your sales process.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969);"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">If you or your organization has expertise in any of the above streams, we want to hear from you! To be considered for the opportunity to host a breakout session at&nbsp;Gearing up for Growth, please submit a proposal to&nbsp;<strong><a style="color: #1155cc;" href="mailto:allison.fisher@techalliance.ca" target="_blank">Allison Fisher</a></strong>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<strong>Friday, January 20, 2012</strong>&nbsp;including the following:</span></span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969);" /></p><ul style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969);"><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Detailed description of the topic you are interested in presenting</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">The stream your topic applies to</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Detailed biography of who will be presenting the session</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Whether your organization would be interested in sponsoring the session&nbsp;</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969);"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We thank you in advance for your time in developing a proposal but wish to note that&nbsp;we are only able to choose two sessions per conference stream. Should your proposal not be selected for this year’s conference,&nbsp;please know that&nbsp;we may contact you in the future to offer your expertise at a different TechAlliance event.<br /><br />Should you require additional information or if you have a topic idea not listed above, please&nbsp;<a style="color: #1155cc;" href="mailto:allison.fisher@techalliance.ca" target="_blank">email Allison Fisher&nbsp;</a>or phone&nbsp;<a style="color: #1155cc;" href="tel:519.858.5059" target="_blank">519.858.5059</a>.</span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1346 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:52:45 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ztr-control-systems-embedded-systems-developer <p><p><strong>Brief Description</strong></p><p>Are you an Electronic Technologist that likes embedded software development and integrating off the shelf components? Then this position is for you.</p><p>This position will participate in a dynamic team developing and integrating remote monitoring and telematics solutions. This position will involve firmware development, system configuration, along with some electrical design and support of system solutions.</p><p><strong>Educational/Experience Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Technologist Diploma/Engineering Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, or Computer Programmer Analyst.</li><li>3-4 years experience in embedded systems design, electrical systems, and firmware development.</li><li>Experience with technologies/software including:</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Real Time OS - Windows XP Embedded, Linux, Windows CE</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Serial Communications, Modems, CPU’s, and Flash Memory</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>C/C++, C#, Win32</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>SQL</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>UML</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Device Driver Concepts</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ethernet, USB, RS-232, RS485</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Protocols – Modbus, CAN-J1939, Profinet, UDP, TCP/IP, PPP</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Routing, VPN</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Sensors, 4-20mA systems</li><li>Cellular/Wireless experience would be an asset.</li></ul><p>Please apply directly to our website at www.ztr.com, canadian careers.</p><p>Please submit cover letter, resume along with salary expectations.</p><p>No Phone calls please.</p></p> 1345 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:48:02 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/voicescom-customer-service-specialist-0 <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Voices.com is now accepting applications for: Customer Service Specialist.</p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>In your role as Customer Service Specialist, your main goal is to combine your stellar customer service experience with your drive to generate recurring business, resulting in happy, loyal customers who will continue to post with Voices.com again and again. You will report to the Customer Service Manager and will be an integral part of the unbelievably awesome customer care team.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ol><li>Proudly and professionally represent Voices.com when working with clients by providing precise explanations on all services offered.</li><li>Establish solid rapport and maintain contact with customers.</li><li>Review, research and approve new voice over opportunities being sent into the system by your customer base.</li><li>Perform follow-ups, by phone and email, to customers who have recently posted with the service to ensure Voices.com is everything they had hoped for, and then some.</li><li>Answer general customer queries via telephone, LiveChat and email.</li><li>Create and update customer records in Salesforce, a web-based customer relationship management (CRM) system, to ensure accurate billing and access to customer information for proper management within the Voices.com system.</li></ol><p><strong>Required Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Extremely comfortable with calling and speaking with customers over the phone.</li><li>Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.</li><li>Acutely organized.</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.</li><li>Dependable, reliable, ambitious and driven.</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.</li><li>Some knowledge of Salesforce or other customer relationship management application considered a definite asset.</li><li>Infallible love for a variety of treats, including pizza, Tim Horton’s donuts and muffins, and especially birthday cake.</li></ul><p><strong>Educational Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>College diploma in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or equivalent.</li><li>Two years of on-the-job training at a similar customer service position.</li><li>Typing skills of 40 – 50 wpm.</li></ul><p>Interested candidates are encouraged to send their cover letter and résumé, via email to careers@voices.com or our <a href="http://www.voices.com/company/apply">online application</a>.</p><p>All applications must be submitted by 2012-01-01 to be considered.</p><p>Voices.com thanks all candidates in advance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1344 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:41:29 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/voicescom-billing-specialist <p><p>Voices.com is now accepting applications for: Billing Specialist.</p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>As the Voices.com Billing Specialist, your role involves assisting in all things financial! You’ll utilize your unmatched attention to detail and stellar communication skills to wow our team and our customers while managing day-to-day billing tasks that are integral to the operation of the business. You will report to the Finance Manager and will be a highly important member of the Voices.com Finance team. This position will put you into a rapidly growing industry and will require you to have strong analytical skills, time management, resource management, and an ability to meet strict deadlines.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Membership management tasks including processing of payments, issuing refunds and adjusting account settings for website subscribers</li><li>Sending and receiving invoices</li><li>Management and processing of job payments</li><li>Handling general billing inquiries from customers via telephone, email and support tickets</li><li>Placing follow up phone calls to customers concerning their membership</li><li>Other financial tasks as assigned</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Exceptional verbal communication, including presentation and negotiation skills</li><li>Strong relationship building and networking skills</li><li>Entrepreneurial drive and strong work ethic</li><li>Comfortable with the use of computer software, including but not limited to MS Office Suite, MS Outlook and Mozilla FireFox</li><li>Experience with Salesforce Customer Relationship Management a plus</li><li>Understanding of financial escrow systems an asset</li><li>An affinity for all things foosball, and/or a general liking for inter-office cooking competitions.</li></ul><p><strong>Educational Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>College diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or equivalent</li><li>At least 1 year in a financial customer service environment.</li></ul><p>Interested candidates are encouraged to send their cover letter and résumé, via email to careers@voices.com or <a href="http://www.voices.com/company/apply">our online application</a>.</p><p>All applications must be submitted by 2012-01-13 to be considered.</p></p> 1343 at http://www.techalliance.ca Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:32:05 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/trudell-medical-director-marketing <p><p><p>At Trudell Medical International (TMI), we pride ourselves on our passion for finding&nbsp;innovative and creative solutions which has enabled us to develop medical devices that&nbsp;continue to make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Situated within&nbsp;a modern facility located in beautiful London, Ontario, TMI offers a comfortable work&nbsp;environment with a respectful and family-oriented culture.</p><p>As an employee of Trudell Medical International, not only will you contribute to the&nbsp;development of products at the cutting edge of medical device technology, but you will&nbsp;also have the opportunity to perform challenging work alongside a first-rate group of&nbsp;dedicated professionals.</p><p>We’re actively searching for our next team member for the position of:</p><p>Director, Marketing</p><p>As a member of the Sales &amp; Marketing team, you will be responsible for the&nbsp;development of marketing strategies and direction related to execution of TMI product&nbsp;lines to ensure global awareness and attainment of company sales and profitability&nbsp;objectives on an annual and long-term basis. Your significant experience in the areas&nbsp;of market research and product development will allow you to contribute effective global&nbsp;market strategies that will support TMI’s enviable success and reputation as a leader in&nbsp;the medical device industry.</p><ul><li>Are you a graduate of a university program in marketing, business or science?</li><li>Have you gained more than five years of progressively responsible senior&nbsp;product and people management experience within either the medical device,&nbsp;pharmaceutical or consumer products industries?</li><li>Do you have experience building strong relationships with healthcare&nbsp;professionals (i.e. physicians, pharmacists and key opinion leaders)?</li><li>Do you possess strong organizational abilities in order to effectively handle&nbsp;multiple responsibilities with competing deadlines?</li><li>Do you have superior written and verbal communication skills, including strong&nbsp;business writing skills?</li><li>Are you intrinsically motivated and driven to provide the highest-quality product?</li></ul><p>If you answered ‘yes’, our Sales &amp; Marketing team needs you! Apply today by sending&nbsp;your resume to: hr@trudellmed.com</p><p>The closing date to apply for this position is January 15th, 2012.</p><p>Visit us on the web at: www.trudellmed.com</p><p>Trudell Medical International is an equal opportunity employer.</p></p></p> 1342 at http://www.techalliance.ca Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:28:24 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/trudell-medical-market-business-manager <p><p>At Trudell Medical International (TMI), we pride ourselves on our passion for finding&nbsp;innovative and creative solutions which has enabled us to develop medical devices that&nbsp;continue to make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Situated within&nbsp;a modern facility located in beautiful London, Ontario, TMI offers a comfortable work&nbsp;environment with a respectful and family-oriented culture.</p><p>As an employee of Trudell Medical International, not only will you contribute to the&nbsp;development of products at the cutting edge of medical device technology, but you will&nbsp;also have the opportunity to perform challenging work alongside a first-rate group of&nbsp;dedicated professionals.</p><p>TMI is growing! We’re actively searching for our next team member for the position of:</p><p>Market Business Manager</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As a member of the Sales &amp; Marketing team, you will be responsible for supporting the&nbsp;Director, Marketing with high quality timely marketing input, sales, and tactical plans in&nbsp;order to maximize the value of TMI brands through life cycle management. You will also&nbsp;be responsible for driving execution of marketing and sales strategies to business areas&nbsp;and distributors and ensuring that products and marketing programs meet the changing&nbsp;expectations of the marketplace and end user. Your significant experience in identifying&nbsp;customer needs, new business and product opportunities will allow you to contribute&nbsp;sound marketing plans that will support TMI’s enviable success and reputation as a&nbsp;leader in the medical device industry.</p><ul><li>Are you a graduate of a university program in a healthcare related discipline&nbsp;(i.e. science, kinesiology, sports medicine, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy or&nbsp;nursing)?</li><li>Have you gained seven or more years of progressively responsible marketing&nbsp;and field sales experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical or a related&nbsp;industry?</li><li>Do you possess significant experience creating and implementing effective&nbsp;marketing plans and collateral material?</li><li>Do you have experience with the various phases of new product introduction,&nbsp;innovation and market research?</li><li>Do you possess superior written and verbal communication skills, including&nbsp;strong business writing skills?</li><li>Are you intrinsically motivated and driven to provide the highest-quality product?</li></ul><p>If you answered ‘yes’, our Sales &amp; Marketing team needs you! Apply today by sending&nbsp;your resume to: hr@trudellmed.com</p><p>The closing date to apply for this position is January 15, 2012.</p><p>Visit us on the web at: www.trudellmed.com</p><p>Trudell Medical International is an equal opportunity employer.</p></p> 1341 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:52:14 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/pillar-nonprofit-network-director-consulting-advisory-services <p>The Director, Consulting &amp; Advisory Services will implement, lead and coordinate Pillar’s Consulting &amp; Advisory Services.&nbsp; We are looking for a candidate with outstanding managerial and marketing skills and an entrepreneurial bent; someone with a passion for the nonprofit sector who understands the concept of social enterprise.&nbsp; In addition, we are looking for someone who can lead business development and deliver the hands-on consulting and training services while working collaboratively with associate consultants.<br /><br />Pillar wants you if you are a person who is willing to lead, an innovative and creative thinker, and relationship builder – someone who is not afraid to experiment with new ideas and can inspire others to do so.<br /><br /><strong>Duties &amp; Responsibilities:<br /></strong><br />1. Manage and implement Pillar's Consulting &amp; Advisory Services<br /><br />Administration</p><ul><li>Maintain and implement the business plan for the Consulting &amp; Advisory Services</li><li>Responsible for overall promotion, sales, community engagement and advocacy related to consulting and advisory services</li><li>Create, implement and maintain a Community of Practice of local consultants for best practice sharing and collaboration</li><li>Create, implement and maintain a team of volunteer consultants</li><li>Create, implement and maintain policies and procedures related to the consulting and advisory program&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor the Consulting &amp; Advisory Services budget and expenses and participate in financial planning</li><li>Achieve mutually agreed upon annual financial targets based on business plan</li><li>Participate in the development of grants and report writing, as it relates to program area</li><li>Maintain adequate records and produce monthly reports for the board of directors pertaining to program activities</li><li>Participate in local, regional and provincial initiatives that support the goals of the training and Consulting &amp; Advisory Services and Pillar, as approved</li></ul><p>Consulting</p><ul><li>Create, facilitate and maintain network of consultants and volunteers who are willing to work with Pillar to deliver the consulting services</li><li>Deliver consulting services in areas that fit with personal expertise</li><li>Coordinate delivery of services&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor requests for proposals, determine fit and write proposals when appropriate</li><li>Interpret requests for consulting and advisory services</li><li>Develop training materials as required</li><li>Keep abreast of trends, issues and topics</li></ul><p><strong>2. Other Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in office coverage duties, as needed</li><li>Participate as required, in any event, program or project sponsored by Pillar Nonprofit Network</li><li>Promote Pillar membership services to eligible organizations</li><li>Contribute to the Pillar team, including collaborative initiatives</li><li>Attend professional development opportunities as appropriate</li><li>All other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Qualifications:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Five to seven years leadership or management experience</li><li>Post-secondary education&nbsp;</li><li>Strong grasp of the nonprofit sector, social enterprise and social innovation</li><li>Theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of nonprofit management&nbsp;</li><li>Experience and understanding of cross-sector collaboration and entrepreneurship</li><li>Superior project and time management skills, including planning and executing projects in order to accomplish goals within constraints such as time, budget, and quality standard</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to network with high level individuals from a variety of constituencies including business, the social entrepreneurship community and the government</li><li>Experience with sales and marketing</li><li>Experience consulting in areas of strategy development, business planning, collaborations and social enterprise development is considered an asset</li><li>Effective interpersonal and communication skills (including writing and public speaking)</li><li>Excellent organizational abilities</li><li>Knowledge and experience with computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite, database management)</li><li>Must be a team player and have a strong personal commitment to the nonprofit sector</li></ul><p><strong>Brings Respect for Diversity</strong><br /><br />The successful candidate:</p><ul><li>Appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to organizations.</li><li>Demonstrates respect for people of diverse backgrounds.</li><li>Promotes fairness and respect of all individuals.</li><li>Values and seeks out differing opinions from a diverse population.</li><li>Suspends judgement and challenges self to deal with assumptions and stereotypes.</li><li>Makes efforts to educate self and others about diversity issues.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Reports to:</strong> Pillar Nonprofit Network's Executive Director<br /><br /><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.5 hours per week (flexible; evening/weekend hours required)<br /><br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive salary.<br /><br /><strong>How to apply: </strong><br />In the cover letter, please highlight your experience and knowledge related to consulting with nonprofits, business development and social enterprise.&nbsp; Pillar Nonprofit Network is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all people to consider applying if their skills meet the requirements of the position.&nbsp; Send cover letter, resume and salary expectations to Michelle Baldwin, Executive Director by email at mbaldwin@pillarnonprofit.ca by Wednesday, December 21st at 5 PM.&nbsp; No applications received after the deadline will be considered.<br /><br /><strong>Please note: </strong><br />While we appreciate receiving all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.&nbsp; Resumes are not kept on file for future reference.</p> 1339 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:41:30 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/rtraction-business-developer-manager <p><strong>Job Description</strong><br /><br />The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, generating and closing business in the geographic region of Southwestern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area. This role will report directly to the President of rtraction and will be responsible for generating new business within the aforementioned geographic region.<br /><br /><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and generate leads / opportunities for the organization</li><li>Close profitable deals that are in line with the mission and vision of our organization</li><li>Attend regional networking events on behalf of rtraction</li><li>Promote rtraction through social media channels including, but not limited to, Twitter and LinkedIn</li><li>Report on sales activity</li><li>Work with our engagement team to accurately quote projects</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and cultivate strong client relationships</li><li>Assist with the strategic direction of the company from a customer-centric viewpoint</li><li>Meet quarterly quota targets</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Skills &amp; Experience</strong><br /><br /><strong>Qualities:</strong></p><ul><li>A proven track record in sales</li><li>Experience in web development, digital marketing or ad agency preferred</li><li>Experience with salesforce.com an asset</li><li>Excellent team skills</li><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Technical aptitude</li><li>Passionate about online marketing</li><li>Self managing</li><li>Self starter</li><li>Drivers License with reliable vehicle</li><li>Be able to work with little or no supervision</li><li>Excellent communication skills; written and verbal</li></ul><p><strong>Company Description<br /></strong><br />rtraction is southwestern Ontario’s leading online marketing company. We build intelligent, integrated solutions that combine best-of-breed technologies with engaging design to increase our clients’ revenues, their operating efficiency and their profitability.<br /><br />We create positive change.<br /><br />NOTE: To apply, do NOT send resumes. Please send a cover letter to careers@rtraction.com and include one or all of the following: LinkedIn profile, Twitter, Facebook account, blog or personal website.</p> 1338 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:44:59 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/breakfast-club-changing-sales-process <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner.gif" width="500" height="139" style="border: initial initial initial;" /></p><p>Changing The Sales Process&nbsp;From “Selling” to Helping Customers Buy.&nbsp;You’ll discover:</p> 1045 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:45:11 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/employment-london-job-fair <p>Preparations are underway for Employment Ontario London Job Fair 2012. This event is aimed at connecting employers with prospective future employees; we will be attracting job seekers who are out of work or those looking for a career change.</p><p>As a local employer, you are being invited to host a table where you can highlight job opportunities, accept resumes or start your hiring process.</p> 1336 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:28:24 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-software-engineercore-supporting-technologies <p>&nbsp;</p><p>EK3 is expanding its platforms and undergoing exciting and rapid growth within several industry segments with its digital merchandising and advertising solution offerings and as such has several opportunities for talented individuals who are passionate about technology and enjoy working with likeminded colleagues in a collaborative, mature and disciplined software development environment.</p><p>The Software Engineer will join the Core and Supporting Technologies team and will have an active role in the development of software and algorithms that align with the business strategy and roadmap.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in the design, implementation and deployment of large scale algorithms for intelligent promotion, advertisment and smart advertisment networks.</li><li>Participate in the development of technological solutions of EK3's core adn supporting components throughout all stages of the SDLC.</li><li>Participate in the development of the EK3 core technology roadmap including: configuration management of test development, test automation, revision control system management, multi-version building, database schema design and programming.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent training and experience with formal training of algorithm analysis and design.</li><li>2 years experience in a mature engineering organization building packaged software products with short and quick proudct lifecycles.</li><li>3 years experience in OO approaches based on Java, Servlet, JAX-WS, JAX-RS, JAO, Spring and/or Hibernate</li><li>2 years experience architecting, enterprise-scale web applications with knowledge of SOA and SaaS &nbsp;and web technologies including: HTTP, XHTML, XML, SOAP, RESTFul, web server , server-side Java</li><li>1 year experience with relational databases and SQL and mySQL.</li></ul><p>Apply <a href="http://ek3.knighthunter.com/apply.aspx?jid=f9f95fb7-c703-4c0c-a4b4-c9b4bb9e78ff">here</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1335 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:24:21 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-database-developer <p><p>EK3 is expanding its platforms and undergoing exciting and rapid growth within several industry segments with its digital merchandising and advertising solution offerings and as such has several opportunities for talented individuals who are passionate about technology and enjoy working with likeminded colleagues in a collaborative, mature and disciplined software development environment.</p><p>The Database Developer will join the Data Management and Intelligence Technologies team at EK3 and will be responsible for data modeling, database design and database implementation in supporting several EK3 product lines and projects.</p><p>The Database Developer is expected to have hands-on experience in My SQL5.x and SQL Server 2008 technologies and tools.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Actively participate in managing database development projects independently or in teams supporting EK3 product lines with effective written and verbal communication with minimum supervision.</li><li>Capture data persistence, analysis and reporting requirements for all aspects of product development and supporting projects, completely and accurately.</li><li>Provide concept, logical and physical data models for various product and customer driven projects.</li><li>Perform database development, troubleshooting and optimization.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifcations and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent training and experience.</li><li>3 years experience in a mature engineering organization building packaged software products with short and quick product lifecycles.</li><li>3 years experience in MySQL, SQL Server database design and development using partitions, views, triggers, stored procedures, functions etc. &nbsp;Experience with SQL Server BI technologies such as SSIS, SSRS, SSAS is an asset.</li><li>Good understanding of ACID and its enforcement techniques in MySQL and SQL Server using Primary Keys, Foreign Keys, Unique Keys, Checks, Triggers etc.</li><li>Good command of set based theory such as normalization and algorithm such as intersect, union, except and SQL language with ability to write complex queries using SQL Server and MySQL SQL dialect.</li><li>2 years experience using relational and multi-dimensional data modeling, design, technologies and practices.</li><li>3 years experience troubleshooting database issues such as performance, blocking, locking, deadlocking and database security design and implementation such as user/role management, access privledge management, policy and auditing etc.</li></ul><p>Apply <a href="http://ek3.knighthunter.com/apply.aspx?jid=d3ce0faa-869b-4448-8fe7-ff91aeadfad8">here</a>.</p></p> 1334 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:20:07 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-ui-web-developer <p><p>EK3 is expanding its platforms and undergoing exciting and rapid growth within several industry segments with its digital merchandising and advertising solution offerings and as such has several opportunities for talented individuals who are passionate about technology and enjoy working with likeminded colleagues in a collaborative, mature and disciplined software development environment.</p><p>As an essential contributor you will be called upon to develop consumer facing web applications that are born out of a collaborative UX design process. &nbsp;You must be proficient in HTML4/5, CSS/3, JavaScript, XML, AJAX and PHP and have familiarity with REST/JSON API's.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in managing projects independently or in teams supporting EK3 product lines with effective written and verbal communication.</li><li>Implement UI/UX designs based on market research, usuability findings adn proven UCD principles.</li><li>Implement UI/UX desgin from requirements analysis and desgin artefacts, including stories, use cases and UI specifications.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in web development, software development or equivalent experience.</li><li>3 years experience in a mature engineering organization building packaged software products with short and quick product lifecyles.</li><li>3 years experience in developing UI's for consumer facing web applications, e-commerce sites or Saas products.</li><li>A strong portfolio of samples of past work, including innovative UI implementations demonstrating successful delivery.</li></ul><p>Apply <a href="http://ek3.knighthunter.com/apply.aspx?jid=80548911-14a2-43b3-83b5-bd3c940d82a6">here</a>.</p></p> 1333 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:16:40 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ztr-control-systems-technical-project-management-solutions-support-specialist <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Brief Description</strong></p><p>This position is responsible for supporting the Solutions Management group with both project management and technical tasks (managing ongoing customer relationships, answering technical questions, etc). &nbsp;This position will involve ongoing health monitoring of our customers systems, as well as in-house and on-site technical service and support.</p><p><strong>Accountabilities</strong></p><ol><li>Responsible for supporting the Solutions Management personnel and their projects (both project management and technical support).</li><li>Responsible for on-site start up, commissioning &amp; support of Solutions Managed projects.</li><li>Responsible to provide in-house technical support for Solution Managed projects (both customer and internal support).</li><li>Support the Tech Service group in their standard day-to-day duties as time permits.</li></ol><p><strong>Decision Making and Autonomy</strong></p><ul><li>Makes decisions and recommendations within established guidelines and procedures.</li><li>Exercises initiative in completing recurring assignments independently</li><li>Uses judgment in determining which of many methods is applicable in any given situation</li><li>Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, handling deviations from standard methods and resolving difficulties</li><li>Exercises initiative in adapting and applying procedures to address unusual problem situations and resolve most conflicts</li></ul><p><strong>Educational/Experience Requirements</strong></p><p>This position requires a minimum of an Electronic Engineering Technician/Technology diploma. &nbsp;Project management experience is definitely an asset and at least two years experience.</p><p>Apply with your cover letter, resume and SALARY EXPECTATIONS through the Applicant Tracking System! please visit our website at www.ztr.com and select Canadian Careers.&nbsp;</p><p>NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Should we decide to proceed with your application, we will be in touch with you.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1332 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:15:20 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/trudell-medical-ltd-dynamics-gp-support-specialist <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reporting to the Director, Information Systems at the corporate offices of Trudell&nbsp;Medical Limited, this position is responsible for providing day to day support&nbsp;for a multi company Microsoft GP system. &nbsp;Specific responsibilities include daily&nbsp;support, triage and resolution of user issues. &nbsp;This position will also be responsible for&nbsp;development of new reports, screens, and process flows.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Required Qualifications &amp; Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Computer Science degree or post secondary diploma in Information Technology</li><li>5+ years of technical &amp; application support experience with Dynamics Great Plains (GP10+)</li><li>Significant experience supporting GP within a Citrix environment</li><li>Strong skills in relation to MS SQL Server (SQL 2008R2)</li><li>Solid understanding of the underlying table structure within Great Plains / Dynamics GP</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office applications</li><li>Experience working with GL, SOP, POP, INV, Manufacturing, and Field Service&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with the following software applications / programs:</li></ul><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - &nbsp; Management Reporter</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - &nbsp; FRx</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - &nbsp; Report Writer</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - &nbsp; Modifier</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - &nbsp; VBA</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - &nbsp; Extender</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - &nbsp; SmartList Builder</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - &nbsp; SSRS</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - &nbsp; Crystal Reporting</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - &nbsp; EDI (vSync)</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - &nbsp; Myridas</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - &nbsp; Flexicoder</p><ul><li>Experience working with Microsoft CRM and SharePoint are considered to be assets for this position</li><li>Excellent troubleshooting skills</li><li>Ability to read and process technical information</li><li>Ability to adapt to new requirements and changing situations</li><li>Ability to exercise independent judgment required in setting priorities of tasks among multiple assigned projects</li><li>Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with end-users, peers, managers and vendors</li><li>Ability to respond to software problem calls in person or over the phone</li><li>Ability to investigate error messages and determine resolution</li><li>Ability to train users in startup, basic and advanced use of Microsoft Dynamics GP which may include group training as required</li><li>Ability to provide service as part of a flexible schedule (i.e. on-call responsibilities)</li><li>Ability to travel as required including throughout the United States</li></ul><p>If you would like to apply for this employment opportunity, please cite the job title and forward your resume in confidence to:</p><p>Dawn Janveaux – Trudell Medical Limited<br />E-mail: hr@tmlcorp.com<br />725 Third Street,&nbsp;<br />London ON. N5V 5G4</p><p>***Closing Date for Applications is December 23, 2011***</p><p>Trudell Medical Limited is an equal opportunity employer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1331 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:13:18 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-software-engineerproduct-development <p><p>EK3 Technologies is the leader and the largest&nbsp;in-store digital media &amp; marketing company in Canada.</p><p>EK3 invents the future through technology-enabled solutions with&nbsp;a vision to make hundreds of millions of people and businesses&nbsp;around the world seamlessly and effectively connect and engage.</p><p>With EK3’s flagship inPulse family of business solutions EK3 manages&nbsp;the largest in-store digital merchandising networks in North America&nbsp;with global customers that collectively enjoy over 1.8 billion viewers a year</p><p>EK3 is expanding rapidly in all aspects of its business and is looking for&nbsp;talented, dedicated and self-motivated &nbsp;individuals with an interest in being part of&nbsp;a highly passionate and innovative culture with strong values and integrity.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Software Engineer/Product Development will join the Products Team with the EK3 Technology group and will be responsible for a leading role in the technical development and support of EK3 product lines that align with the business strategy.</p><p>The Software Engineer/Product Development is expected to have high initiative and the ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and have excellent expertise and experinece developing large scale technical solutions for product lines that also include embedded and near real-time software components.</p><p><strong>Required Qualifications and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum bachelor degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering options or equivalent training and experience.</li><li>3+ years experience in a mature engineering organization building packaged software products for digital media market in a quarterly paced environment with short and quick product lifecycles.</li><li>3+ years experience in product development, product support and maintenance.</li><li>2+ year experience in defining new product features and services, developing product roadmaps, architectures and product fact sheets conducting market and user research and analyzing emergent market opportunities.</li><li>3+ years experience architecting, designing and implementing enterprise-scale, high volume, high performance, high availability systems, and hosted applications.</li><li>2+ year experience of architecture design of Web-services SOA and SaaS based solutions</li><li>2+ years experience in Web technologies including: HTTP, XHTML, XML, SOAP, web server, server-side Java.</li><li>2+ years experience in with scripting languages such as Perl, PHP, Python, etc. will be an asset</li><li>2+ years experience with relational databases and cloud storage techniques will be an asset</li><li>2+ year experience in projects developing, maintaining or integrating with embedded/near real-time data-drive applications will be an asset.</li></ul><p>Apply <a href="http://ek3.knighthunter.com/apply.aspx?jid=6cfe0591-97b3-4ffb-bcdc-6350794f3008">here</a>.</p></p> 1330 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:11:19 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-business-intelligence-bi-developer <p><p>EK3 Technologies is the leader and the largest in-store digital media &amp; marketing company in Canada.</p><p>EK3 invents the future through technology-enabled solutions with a vision to make hundreds of millions of people and businesses around the world seamlessly and effectively connect and engage.</p><p>With EK3’s flagship inPulse family of business solutions EK3 manages the largest in-store digital merchandising networks in North America with global customers that collectively enjoy over 1.8 billion viewers a year</p><p>EK3 is expanding rapidly in all aspects of its business and is looking for talented, dedicated and self-motivated individuals with an interest in being part of a highly passionate culture with strong values and integrity.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>The BI Developer will join the Data Management &amp; Intelligence Technologies (DMIT) Team with the EK3 Technology group and will be responsible for data analysis, modeling, report design and implementation in supporting several EK3 product lines and projects.</p><p>The BI Developer is expected to be dedicated and self-motivated and to have hands-on experience in SQL Server 2008 BI platform and OLTP and OLAP technologies and tools</p><p><strong>Required Qualifications and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent training and experience.</li><li>3+ years experience in a mature engineering organization building packaged software products for digital media market in a quarterly paced environment with short and quick product lifecycles.</li><li>2+ years experience Good understanding of multi-dimensional modeling, design, technologies, and practices.</li><li>2+ year experience in data analysis, modeling and management of OLAP applications.</li><li>2+ year experience in building application using Data Warehouse and Data Mart technologies, tools and products of SQL Server 2008, MySQL, or other competitive platforms.</li><li>3+ year experience in designing and implementing of reports using report model, sub-report, report parts and other SSRS technologies;</li><li>3+ year experience in developing complex reports with rich visual and interactive effects using charting, trending, dash-boarding, drill down/through technologies in SSRS.</li><li>3+ year experience with SQL language with the capability of writing complex queries using SQL Server and MySQL SQL dialect.</li><li>2+ years experience with ETL process and practice with SSIS.</li><li>1+ year experience with configuration and administration skills on SSRS, SSIS, and SSAS;</li><li>3+ years experience in creating BI (reporting/SSIS/OLAP) deployment packages, deploying and configuring the package.</li><li>2+ years experience in managing BI projects in source control, preferably svn.</li><li>1+ year experience in the areas of Linux, Java, Websphere Application Server.</li><li>1+ year experience in the digital signage, promotion, and advertisement or related industries.</li></ul><p>Apply <a href="http://ek3.knighthunter.com/apply.aspx?jid=8d7e6c64-043f-4d69-ad13-3156f43a2821">here</a>.</p></p> 1329 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:52:48 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/western%E2%80%99s-job-fair <p><p>Western’s Job Fair provides recruiters with an opportunity to expand their brand on campus and connect with our skilled graduates. &nbsp;Recruiters can educate students and alumni about their industry and the path to becoming a successful candidate with their organization.</p><p>Registration and Details: http://www.success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/partners/recruiters/job-expo/</p><p>Contact Information: Jordanna DiGiacomi at recruiters@uwo.ca or 519-661-2111 x82683</p></p> 1328 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:22:10 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/carproof-senior-sales-manager-quebec <p><p>&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;Are you an established bilingual sales manager who enjoys managing corporate&nbsp;relationships and employees? Are you an authentic, genuine person who thrives in an&nbsp;independent role? If so, consider applying for the role of Senior Sales Manager- Quebec at&nbsp;CarProof.</p><p><strong>Company Profile:</strong></p><p>CarProof, a London, Ontario company, was started in 2000 and has been growing ever&nbsp;since. We are a web-based Canadian vehicle history reporting service providing detailed real-time data on used vehicles from the U.S and Canada. Our reports are used by thousands of&nbsp;dealers, all of the major automotive manufacturers for their off-lease and/or certified pre-owned&nbsp;programs, government institutions, auctions, lenders, insurance companies, law enforcement&nbsp;and consumers all across Canada.</p><p>CarProof earned the distinct honour of being ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50&nbsp;Ranking in 2009 as the 4th fastest growing technology company in Canada and was again&nbsp;ranked in the 50 fastest growing technology companies in 2010 and 2011.</p><p>As a result of its industry leadership, CarProof is promoted by a host of industry partners&nbsp;including CAA, Kijiji, and Auto Trader. CarProof is also the sole supplier of vehicle history&nbsp;reports to both Manheim Canada and the ADESA Canada auctions for all of their U.S. import&nbsp;vehicles and arbitrations.</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the VP- Dealer Sales, CarProof is excited to announce the new position of Senior&nbsp;Sales Manager- Quebec . We are looking for someone with a knack for building lasting&nbsp;relationships with corporate accounts, auction accounts industry leaders, and employees. You&nbsp;love the challenge of building a business and watching it grow. You are self-motivated and&nbsp;are eager to prove that you can be successful. You are extremely well organized and time&nbsp;management is one of your best attributes. You want to spearhead a growing team that is&nbsp;revolutionizing the automobile industry.</p><p>Senior Sales Manager- Quebec manages the entity of the Quebec province. Their objective&nbsp;is to build relationships with key personnel at car dealerships within their territory, and to&nbsp;maximize their utilization of CarProof services/reports on the Dealer’s inventory. In addition,&nbsp;you will be responsible for establishing targets for each region, communicating those&nbsp;targets to employees, reporting on achievement of these targets, and recognizing employee&nbsp;achievements on an ongoing basis. This is a huge opportunity for the right person to “own” the&nbsp;Quebec territory, and be responsible for growing this region.</p><p>This is a full-time position, and compensation includes base salary commensurate with&nbsp;experience, commission, car allowance and health/dental benefits.</p><p><strong>Position responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Profitably grow CarProof business</li><li>Manage 2 Regional Sales Representatives, with dotted line management of&nbsp;corresponding inside sales reps</li><li>Communication with auction GMs and attendance at auction quarterly</li><li>Point of contact with Provincial New Car Dealers Associations and Provincial Used Car</li><li>Dealer Associations, Provincial regulators, CAA organizations</li><li>Primary contact with all major dealer groups</li><li>Personally target any dealer group with over 4 stores</li><li>Quarterly contact with all high volume dealers</li><li>Attendance at all applicable regional industry events</li></ul><p><strong>Education and experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>Bilingual in English and French</li><li>Prior sales management required, ideally at least 2 years</li><li>Prior sales experience, ideally at least 5 years</li><li>Proven track record demonstrating a competitive will to win</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Excellent organization skills (time management, territory management experience)</li><li>Related-industry experience in either the Automotive, Financial or Warranty spaces</li><li>Team oriented work mindset</li><li>Self-motivated</li></ul><p>CarProof’s core values are based upon honesty, integrity, a passion for growth and an&nbsp;absolute belief in the power of teamwork. The successful candidate will share these values.</p><p>For further information, please visit us online at: www.carproof.com. If you are interested in&nbsp;applying for this position, please send an email, along with your resume and salary&nbsp;expectations to: hr@carproof.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however only&nbsp;those selected for an interview will be contacted. CarProof is an equal opportunity employer.</p></p> 1327 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:18:53 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/carproof-regional-sales-manager-montreal-laval <p>&nbsp;</p><p>&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;Are you a consultative person who enjoys the win of the sale? Are you an authentic,&nbsp;genuine person who thrives in an independent role? If so, consider applying for the role of&nbsp;Regional Sales Manager- Montreal (Laval) at CarProof.</p><p><strong>Company Profile:</strong></p><p>CarProof, a London, Ontario company, was started in 2000 and has been growing ever&nbsp;since. We are a web-based Canadian vehicle history reporting service providing detailed real-time data on used vehicles from the U.S and Canada. Our reports are used by thousands of&nbsp;dealers, all of the major automotive manufacturers for their off-lease and/or certified pre-owned&nbsp;programs, government institutions, auctions, lenders, insurance companies, law enforcement&nbsp;and consumers all across Canada.</p><p>CarProof earned the distinct honour of being ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50&nbsp;Ranking in 2009 as the 4th fastest growing technology company in Canada and was again&nbsp;ranked in the 50 fastest growing technology companies in 2010 and 2011.</p><p>As a result of its industry leadership, CarProof is promoted by a host of industry partners&nbsp;including CAA, Kijiji, and Auto Trader. CarProof is also the sole supplier of vehicle history&nbsp;reports to both Manheim Canada and the ADESA Canada auctions for all of their U.S. import&nbsp;vehicles and arbitrations.</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the VP- Dealer Sales, CarProof is excited to announce the new position of&nbsp;Regional Sales Manager- Montreal (Laval). We are looking for someone with a knack for&nbsp;building lasting relationships with dealership accounts, auction accounts and industry leaders.&nbsp;You love the challenge of building a business and watching it grow. You are self-motivated&nbsp;and are eager to prove that you can be successful. You are extremely well organized and&nbsp;time management is one of your best attributes. You want to be part of a growing team that is&nbsp;revolutionizing the automobile industry.</p><p>The Regional Sales Manager position manages a territory made up of approximately 400-500 Automobile Dealers. Their objective is to build relationships with key personnel at car&nbsp;dealerships within their territory, and to maximize their utilization of CarProof services/reports&nbsp;on the Dealer’s inventory.</p><p>The Regional Sales Manager may be asked periodically to represent CarProof at regional&nbsp;conferences, Dealer shows and car auctions</p><p>The Rep is responsible for both prospecting new CarProof customers and closing the sale to&nbsp;sign them up as a CarProof Dealer, and also the maintenance of current CarProof Dealers via&nbsp;regular visits designed to maximize sales and visibility of the CarProof service at each Dealer.</p><p>The Regional Sales Manager works closely as a team with an Internal Customer Service&nbsp;Rep to set appointments, follow-up on key next steps, and to ensure that CarProof marketing&nbsp;materials and tools are sent out as required.</p><p>This is a full-time position, and compensation includes base salary commensurate with&nbsp;experience, commission, car allowance and health/dental benefits.</p><p><strong>Position responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Achieve acceptable sales quota as per company vision</li><li>Work collaboratively with fellow employees</li><li>Develop relationships with accounts</li><li>6-8 dealer sales calls per day</li><li>Represent company at various industry events</li><li>Profitably grow CarProof business</li></ul><p><strong>Education and experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>Prior sales experience required, ideally at least 5 years of outside sales experience</li><li>A proven background demonstrating your competitive nature</li><li>Proven track record demonstrating a will to win</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Excellent organization skills (time management, territory management experience)</li><li>Related-industry experience in either the Automotive, Financial or Warranty spaces</li><li>Team oriented work mindset</li><li>Self-motivated</li></ul><p>CarProof’s core values are based upon honesty, integrity, a passion for growth and an&nbsp;absolute belief in the power of teamwork. The successful candidate will share these values.</p><p>For further information, please visit us online at: www.carproof.com. If you are interested in&nbsp;applying for this position, please send an email, along with your resume and salary&nbsp;expectations to: hr@carproof.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however only&nbsp;those selected for an interview will be contacted. CarProof is an equal opportunity employer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1326 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:17:09 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/carproof-intermediate-c-developer <p>&nbsp;</p><p>CarProof, a London, Ontario company, was started in 2000 and has been growing ever&nbsp;since. We are a web-based Canadian vehicle history reporting service providing detailed real-time data on used vehicles from Canada and the U.S. Our reports are used by thousands of&nbsp;dealers, all of the major automotive manufacturers for their off-lease and/or certified pre-owned&nbsp;programs, government institutions, auctions, lenders, insurance companies, law enforcement&nbsp;and consumers all across Canada.</p><p>CarProof earned the distinct honour of being ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50&nbsp;Ranking in 2009 as the 4th fastest growing technology company in Canada and was again&nbsp;ranked in the 50 fastest growing technology companies in 2010.</p><p>As a result of its industry leadership, CarProof is promoted by a host of industry partners&nbsp;including CAA, Kijiji, and Auto Trader. CarProof is also the sole supplier of vehicle history&nbsp;reports to both Manheim Canada and the ADESA Canada auctions for all of their U.S. import&nbsp;vehicles and arbitrations.</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, CarProof is excited to announce the new position of&nbsp;Intermediate C# Developer.</p><p>You are a computer science specialist, who has a minimum of 3 years of C# programming&nbsp;experience under your belt, with exceptional communication skills. Given these&nbsp;characteristics, you have the ability to manage daily tactical issues including programming in&nbsp;an extremely fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an extremely detail-oriented, organized, people-oriented candidate to excel in, and grow your career.</p><p>In addition to the above, interested candidates must be able to articulate effectively,&nbsp;maintain composure and act as trouble-shooters who are passionate about finding solutions&nbsp;to problems. We need someone who thrives on providing quality customer service and&nbsp;satisfaction to our other teams (IT Infrastructure, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Admin).</p><p>This full-time position is based in CarProof’s London, Ontario head office and compensation&nbsp;includes base salary commensurate with experience, performance bonuses and health/dental&nbsp;benefits.</p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and code applications ranging from web services to Windows forms</li><li>Work with systems team to ensure proper rollout strategy and configuration</li><li>Work with development team to define and promote coding best practices</li><li>Perform code maintenance on existing applications</li><li>Work with QA to ensure testing requirements are met</li></ul><p><strong>Education and experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education in computer science</li><li>Strong programming and technical computer skills in C#, ASP.NET and Visual Studio</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li></ul><p><strong>Key Competencies and Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 3 years of C# programming experience</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Superior organizational and planning skills</li><li>Very adept at problem analysis and the problem solving</li><li>Great team player as well as being able to work alone with no need for micro-management</li></ul><p>CarProof’s core values are based upon honesty, integrity, a passion for growth and an&nbsp;absolute belief in the power of teamwork. The successful candidate will share these values.</p><p>For further information, please visit us online at: www.carproof.com. If you are interested in&nbsp;applying for this position please send an email, along with your resume and salary&nbsp;expectations to: hr@carproof.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however only&nbsp;those selected for an interview will be contacted. CarProof is an equal opportunity employer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1325 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:12:14 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/carproof-marketing-coordinator-consumer-and-media-content-and-communications-0 <p>&nbsp;</p><p>CarProof, a London, Ontario company, was started in 2000 and has been growing ever&nbsp;since. We are a web-based Canadian vehicle history reporting service providing detailed real-time data on used vehicles from Canada and the U.S. Our reports are used by thousands of&nbsp;dealers, all of the major automotive manufacturers for their off-lease and/or certified pre-owned&nbsp;programs, government institutions, auctions, lenders, insurance companies, law enforcement&nbsp;and consumers all across Canada.</p><p>CarProof earned the distinct honour of being ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50&nbsp;Ranking in 2009 as the 4th fastest growing technology company in Canada and was again&nbsp;ranked in the 50 fastest growing technology companies in 2010.</p><p>As a result of its industry leadership, CarProof is promoted by a host of industry partners&nbsp;including CAA, Kijiji, and Auto Trader. CarProof is also the sole supplier of vehicle history&nbsp;reports to both Manheim Canada and the ADESA Canada auctions for all of their U.S. import&nbsp;vehicles and arbitrations.</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, CarProof is excited to announce the new position&nbsp;of Marketing Coordinator: Consumer and Media Content and Communications.</p><p>You are a university-educated marketing guru, who has 2-4 years of marketing experience&nbsp;under your belt, with exceptional communication and project management skills. You are&nbsp;self-starter who takes initiative, and presents solutions rather than problems. Given these&nbsp;characteristics, you have the ability to manage both larger-scope projects, as well as daily&nbsp;tactical issues like writing and editing, and managing graphic designers and other suppliers.&nbsp;Your written and oral communication skills are impeccable, and you have had experience in&nbsp;brilliantly representing a brand to reporters, editors and bloggers to influence them to write&nbsp;great editorial. This is an excellent opportunity for an extremely detail-oriented, organized&nbsp;marketing candidate to excel in, and grow your career.</p><p>This full-time position is based in CarProof’s London, Ontario head office and compensation&nbsp;includes base salary commensurate with experience, performance bonuses and health/dental</p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Consumer content</p><ul><li>Developing ideas, researching, and writing relevant consumer content to position&nbsp;CarProof as a trusted advisor (either written or video content)</li></ul><p>Consumer website</p><ul><li>Managing the retail website to ensure content is always current and evolving</li><li>Assist in meeting targets for web traffic and retail sales</li><li>Work to ensure SEO</li><li>Tracking website and retail sales statistics for decision making</li></ul><p>Social Media</p><ul><li>A thorough understand of the role of social media in the marketing mix, and how&nbsp;to effectively use the tools available</li><li>Implementing the social media plan on Facebook, and eventually other platforms&nbsp;like Twitter for example</li><li>“Be” CarProof in the social media space, including occasional after-business-hours check-ins, posting content, responding to inquiries, effectively managing&nbsp;negative feedback, and vigilantly monitoring the channels to ensure timely&nbsp;response</li><li>Monitoring blogs and consumer feedback on CarProof and our competition</li><li>Manage all social media accounts</li><li>Have a current understand of the next big social media tool, and how (whether) it&nbsp;is relevant to CarProof</li><li>Making recommendations for how CarProof can better utilize the online&nbsp;environment for success</li></ul><p>Consumer promotions</p><ul><li>Develop and implement promotions including sweepstakes, gifts with purchase,&nbsp;and more</li><li>Work with media partners for execution and timely delivery of materials</li></ul><p>Media relations</p><ul><li>Develop a media list, including an understanding of each reporter’s/editor’s&nbsp;writing style, topics of interest, etc.</li><li>Develop story ideas and pitch to media, supported by CarProof content</li><li>Writing and executing press releases, as required</li></ul><p>Manage Google Adwords</p><ul><li>Optimize spend for ROI</li></ul><p><strong>Education and experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>A university degree in business, specializing in marketing</li><li>2-4 years of work experience in marketing</li><li>Prior experience utilizing social media and online marketing tools</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li><li>Knowledge of French would be an asset, but is not required</li><li>Knowledge in Photoshop (and other Adobe graphic platforms) would be an asset, but is&nbsp;not required</li></ul><p><strong>Key Competencies and Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Expert in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel</li><li>Exceptional and demonstrated written and oral communications skills</li><li>Passion for and proven results in marketing via social media</li><li>Understanding of SEO and Google tools (including adwords, analytics)</li><li>Ability to think creatively</li><li>Excellent project management skills, including attention to detail</li><li>Experience in dealing with media, and an understanding of how to build those&nbsp;relationships</li></ul><p>CarProof’s core values are based upon honesty, integrity, a passion for growth and an&nbsp;absolute belief in the power of teamwork. The successful candidate will share these values.</p><p>For further information, please visit us online at: www.carproof.com. If you are interested in&nbsp;applying for this position please send an email, along with your resume and salary&nbsp;expectations to: hr@carproof.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however only&nbsp;those selected for an interview will be contacted. CarProof is an equal opportunity employer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1324 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:47:10 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/voicescom-mobile-application-developer-0 <p><strong>JOB DESCRIPTION</strong></p><p>Voices.com is looking for a full-time mobile application developer with deep experience with the iOS/iPhone SDK.</p><p><strong>OVERVIEW</strong></p><p>We are looking for a rockstar developer with experience in Apple Cocoa and iOS SDK development to develop mobile applications.</p><p>Voices.com offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company. As the ideal candidate, you will work from an open concept environment and be set-up with a suite of Web development tools. Through internal advancement opportunities and a competitive salary you'll have the chance to create a career that you can be proud of. Don't miss your chance to join our winning team!</p><p><strong>
RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Evaluate and spec out new product development opportunities</li><li>Rapidly iterate on software projects</li><li>Lead development projects from concept to launch</li><li>Research and advise on new mobile technologies and improvements</li></ul><p><strong>REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><ul><li>COCOA Development 3+ years</li><li>3+ years experience in database-driven web site development</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Linus, Apache, MySQL and PHP</li><li>Desire to work in a fast paced environment</li><li>Strong collaborative skills and ability to fulfill multiple roles</li><li>Attention to detail and quality</li><li>BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience</li></ul><p><strong>SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE</strong></p><ul><li>Should be able to manage and produce high quality products and think outside the box to fit in and create cool products and apps.</li><li>COCOA Development 3+ years</li><li>iPhone SDK Experience</li><li>HTML5</li><li>User Interface Design</li><li>Photoshop</li><li>PHP / MySQL</li><li>Excellent presentation skills, relational skills, communication (telephone and email), dependable, reliable, ambitious, driven</li></ul><p><strong>COMPENSATION</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation</li></ul><p><strong>COMPANY INFORMATION</strong></p><p>Based in London, ON, Voices.com is the industry leading website that connects businesses with professional voice actors. Radio and television stations, advertising agencies and Fortune 500 companies rely upon the Voices.com marketplace to search, audition and hire voice actors with the assistance of our award-winning web service.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Website: http://www.voices.com</li><li>Blogs: &nbsp;http://blogs.voices.com</li><li>Podcasts: http://podcasts.voices.com</li><li>Videos: http://videos.voices.com</li></ul><p><strong>NOTES</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>This company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is committed to making employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to complying with Federal, Provincial and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, as well as all laws related to terms and conditions of employment. The company desires to keep a work environment free of sexual harassment or discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, age or any other status protected by Federal, Provincial or local laws.</p><p><strong>APPLICATION PROCESS</strong></p><p>Please email resumes to careers@voices.com.</p> 1317 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:44:56 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ztr-control-systems-graphic-design-specialist <p><p>We have a one year maternity leave contract position available to start in December. &nbsp;If you are highly creative and seek a dynamic and stimulating environment in which to put your talents to the test, ZTR Control Systems is the place for you. &nbsp;If you have strong attention to detail, take a creative approach to problem-solving, produce high quality work, and are highly organized, read on…..</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Creating layouts for brochures and other print pieces</li><li>Contributing ideas and design artwork for new projects</li><li>Coordinating for production of print pieces</li><li>Creating promotional material ( signs and signage systems) for trade shows/public exhibition</li><li>Perform maintenance and updates to existing websites as required &nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to the overall development of web SEO efforts</li></ul><p>Qualifications&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Must have a post- secondary education in Marketing, Business, or similar, with a special interest or courses in Graphic Design and/or Multi Media.</li><li>Knowledge of different formats for printing regarding pixelimage, vectorgraphic, pdf, eps, rgb, cmyk, jpg, tiff, png, ai and more</li><li>Extensive experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, web editors (Dreamweaver, Flash), JavaScript, CSS, PHP and dynamic HTML</li><li>Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.)</li><li>Knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques, a strong online portfolio displaying user-centered design, and experience with web database solutions</li><li>Knowledge of different format for web regarding image, vector, html, xml, jpg, gif, flash and more.</li></ul><p>It is key that you are able to work independently with little supervision, however, can work collaboratively and interact with various levels throughout the organization, and with the other businesses. There is a lot of project management , and working under tight deadlines. &nbsp;If you thrive in this kind or role, and see this for the incredible opportunity it is to grow and develop your career, then apply directly!</p><p>Please apply directly to our website at www.ztr.com under Canadian Careers. Apply with your cover letter, resume and SALARY EXPECTATIONS through the Applicant Tracking System!</p><p>NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Should we decide to proceed with your application, we will be in touch with you.</p></p> 1316 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:13:39 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/phoenix-interactive-design-multimedia-designer-temporary <p><p>Phoenix Interactive Design Inc., headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, is a global leader in software solutions for Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) for the financial services industry.</p><p>Welcome to Phoenix, where ideas reign supreme. Here, customer experiences are what drive us, game-changing marketing is conceived, awards are won, and technology is at the very heart of bringing our creative ideas to life. Clients aren’t just customers, they’re partners. Integrity and a team-driven environment serve as incubators for entrepreneurial minds. Getting goose bumps? Good. If you’re ready to be an idea engineer with some of the best collaborators in the industry, let’s see where you can put your talents to work. &nbsp;We have a need for a creative multimedia developer ready to roll up their sleeves with Print, Video, Audio and Web.</p><p>The Multimedia Developer will work closely with creative leads, Content Strategists and front-end developers to deliver innovative and cutting edge media-rich client solutions. Projects range from rich media, mobile, kiosk, web and print materials.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Apply your visual design skills to create rich and engaging Flash experiences.</li><li>Come up with innovative technology focused ideas.</li><li>Work well within a team environment.</li><li>Involvement with internal and external community initiatives.</li><li>Must work with a fast past, quick thinking and dynamic attitude.</li></ul><p><strong>Job Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding of object oriented programming methodologies</li><li>Understanding of Design Pattern methodologies a plus</li><li>Understands industry standard Flash frameworks</li><li>Understands the design led process</li><li>Can work in a production focused environment</li><li>Can create optimized animations</li><li>Has a good understanding of motion and iterative design.</li><li>Understands video encoding and supported codec’s</li><li>Rapid Prototyping skills</li><li>Understanding of DHTML, JS &amp; CSS a plus</li><li>Must be able to produce high-end applications, websites and marketing material from static designs</li><li>Has a passion for interactive media and a strong will to learn and grow their knowledge</li></ul><p><strong>Software Experience Required:</strong></p><ul><li>Flash IDE</li><li>After Effects</li><li>Photoshop</li><li>Flash Remoting is a plus</li><li>Knowledge of XAML and HTML is a plus</li><li>Dreamweaver a plus</li><li>Microsoft Silverlight and tooling knowledge is a plus</li><li>Microsoft Expression</li><li>Video Editing &amp; Effects knowledge is a plus</li><li>Sound Editing knowledge is a plus</li><li>3D Modeling knowledge is a plus</li></ul><p><strong>Education:</strong></p><ul><li>College</li></ul><p><strong>Expected Travel Time:</strong></p><ul><li>About 10-20%</li></ul><p><strong>About Phoenix Interactive Design, Inc.</strong></p><p>London, Ontario-based Phoenix Interactive Design, Inc. provides a Windows™ based multi-vendor ATM operating software to the financial services industry that, because it successfully interfaces with the major ATM hardware manufacturers, maximizes profitability in self-service channels by providing financial institutions with software independence. &nbsp;Phoenix’s software provides its clients with the ability to separate purchasing decisions, allowing for greater negotiation power at the vendor level.</p><p>Additional corporate information may be found at www.phoenix-interactive.com and resumes with salary expectations must be forwarded to careers@phoenix-interactive.com.</p><p>Note: Resumes will be discarded if they do not include salary expectations.</p><p>We thank you for your interest and advise we will only be contacting those candidates who have been selected for an interview.</p></p> 1313 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:25:24 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ies-group-web-developers <p><p>Experienced, Passionate Software Developer – London, Ontario</p><p>IES Group, Inc. is in search of seasoned Web Developers (multiple positions) to join an amazing group of technical professionals that utilize some of the most cutting edge technology in the industry!&nbsp;</p><p>We are one of the fastest growing and most exciting new-generation online application and portal development businesses in South Western Ontario. &nbsp;We do not develop web sites or web pages; we create intelligent identities on the web …..for over the past 15 years. Our services encompass everything from creative web application and mobile development to engineering services in the Advanced Technology, Government, Education, Retail, Healthcare and Gaming sectors.</p><p><strong>You’re Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>The C#ASP.Net developer will be working on the code named project “White Light” and also involved with integrating social networking, Internet video and mobile applications. &nbsp;Latest technology is a key to successful development; we use .Net 4.0 currently and have methods in place to follow changing technologies.</p><p><strong>Skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>Work with a team of developers and artists in developing the next big social media based technology</li><li>Fast-learner, results-driven, hard worker</li><li>Articulate communicator, both written and oral.</li><li>Proactive, analytical, with strong problem solving skills</li><li>Ability to estimate work effort and timelines for assigned work</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>3+ yrs .Net, specifically utilizing C#&nbsp;</li><li>Particularly strong in ASP.NET&nbsp;</li><li>3+ yrs Object-Oriented development on Microsoft platform</li><li>3+ yrs developing in SQL Server 2000/2005 environment w/ T-SQL</li><li>1+ yrs XML, preferably using .Net libraries</li><li>Experience developing complex applications, preferably enterprise/large system apps with 4+ team members working on projects of at least 6 months duration for development phase</li><li>Development experience at all tiers of n-tiered application(s)</li></ul><p>We are proud of our team. We hire talented, motivated people and give them responsibility and the autonomy to innovate. We like people with a ‘can-do’ attitude; we rate the right attitude and aptitude over experience; and we want people who are inquisitive, hungry and eager to grow with us.</p><p>Please email resumes to hr@iesgroup.ca referencing SD1104, not later November 11th.</p></p> 1312 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:32:09 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/pillar-non-profit-network-community-collaboration-program-manager <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Community Collaboration Program Manager (Full-time contract position)</p><p>Are you savvy at building collaborations and partnerships? Are you passionate about accelerating collaboration for deep community impact? Are you committed to using innovative technologies and solutions to maximize community collaboration and impact? Are you committed to building vibrant and sustainable communities?</p><p>Pillar Nonprofit Network is looking for a dynamic Community Collaboration Program Manager to lead the "Collaborating for Community Impact" three-year program funded by the Ministry of Citizenship &amp; Immigration Partnership Grant.</p><p>Pillar wants you if you are a person who is willing to lead, an innovative and creative thinker, and relationship builder – someone who is not afraid to experiment with new ideas and can inspire others to do so.</p><p>The Collaborating for Community Impact program will explore and build models of collaboration and integration tailored to our community; build commitment and enthusiasm among the partnering organizations and their boards; develop an action plan for a few high potential collaborative initiatives; and implement and evaluate the collaborative initiatives. The goal is to accelerate collaboration across and within sectors (nonprofit, business and government) to maximize community impact.</p><p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p>The Community Collaboration Program Manager will lead the "Collaborating for Community Impact" project and will be principally responsible for the overall success of the program.</p><p>Key objectives of the Collaborating for Community Impact program are to:</p><ul><li>Research Phase - explore and document best practices on collaboration in the London community, including inventory and 3-5 case studies. Research best practices and findings from the Guelph Collaborating for Community Impact project as well as other collaboration projects&nbsp;</li><li>Learning Phase - host annual "Collaborating for Community Impact" Forums</li><li>Facilitation Phase - work with the leaders of partnering organizations and their boards to consider issues and opportunities related to collaboration and integration, including change management, and explore technological solutions to enhance collaboration</li><li>Design &amp; Business Plan Phase - prepare business plans, scenarios, models and implementation schedules for identified opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Implementation Phase - provide advisory and consultation support as the collaborative initiatives implement their business plans&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge Transfer Phase - share and transfer learning and knowledge among nonprofits through a Communities of Practice Networking Group and to other communities across the province in partnership with Ontario Government and Ontario Nonprofit Network</li><li>Evaluation Phase - provide advisory and consultation support to provide a mid-term evaluation of the collaborative initiatives to provide guidance and recommendations to elevate their success rates. Secure an external evaluator for a full project evaluation.</li></ul><p><strong>Duties &amp; Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Collaborating for Community Impact Program</p><ul><li>Manage Collaborating for Community Impact program&nbsp;</li><li>Facilitate communication among the partners and key stakeholders</li><li>Create and maintain an action (business) plan for the program</li><li>Overall promotion, community engagement and advocacy related to the programLead social media engagement related to the program</li><li>Develop, plan and implement the Collaborating Forums annually</li><li>Create promotional materials and messages and lead outreach efforts</li><li>Maintain contact management records within Pillar's existing system</li><li>Lead evaluation efforts and work with the external evaluator&nbsp;</li><li>Seek knowledge and research related to the field of social innovation, collaborations and partnerships</li><li>Facilitate the involvement of volunteers to support the program</li><li>Monitor the program budget and expenses and participate in financial planning</li><li>Develop reports, as they relate to the program area and funder</li><li>Maintain adequate records and produce monthly reports for the Advisory Committee and Board of Directors pertaining to program activities</li><li>Participate in local, regional and provincial initiatives that support the goals of the program and Pillar, as approved</li><li>Provide consulting and advisory services for additional projects as required</li></ul><p>Other Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Participate in office coverage duties, as needed&nbsp;</li><li>Participate as required, in any event, program or project sponsored by Pillar Nonprofit Network</li><li>Promote Pillar membership services to eligible organizations</li><li>Contribute to the Pillar team, including collaborative initiatives</li><li>Attend professional development opportunities as appropriate</li><li>All other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education</li><li>Five to seven years experience in initiating and/or managing a program</li><li>Superior project and time management skills, including planning and executing projects in order to accomplish goals within constraints such as time, budget, and quality standard</li><li>Strong grasp of the nonprofit sector, social enterprise and social innovation&nbsp;</li><li>Strong research skills</li><li>Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and evaluating collaborative initiatives</li><li>Experience and understanding of cross-sector collaboration&nbsp;</li><li>Theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of social innovation and nonprofit management&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to network with high level individuals from a variety of constituencies including business, the social entrepreneurship community and the government</li><li>Experience working with a variety of nonprofit or charitable organizations</li><li>A record of success in working collaboratively; must be a team player and have a strong personal commitment to the nonprofit sector</li><li>Effective communications and marketing skills (including writing, public speaking, and social media)</li><li>Knowledge and experience with computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite, database management)</li></ul><p><strong>Brings Respect for Diversity:</strong></p><p>The successful candidate:</p><ul><li>Appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to organizations</li><li>Demonstrates respect for people of diverse backgrounds</li><li>Promotes fairness and respect of all individuals</li><li>Values and seeks out differing opinions from a diverse population</li><li>Suspends judgement and challenges self to deal with assumptions and stereotypes</li><li>Makes efforts to educate self and others about diversity issues</li></ul><p>Reports to: Pillar Nonprofit Network's Executive Director</p><p>Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible; evening/weekend hours required)</p><p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p>Pillar Nonprofit Network is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all people to consider applying if their skills meet the requirements of the position. Send cover letter and resume by email only to Michelle Baldwin, Executive Director by November 18 at 5PM. No applications received after the deadline will be considered.</p><p><strong>Please note:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>While we appreciate receiving all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes are not kept on file for future reference.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1308 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:20:15 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-electrical-engineer-lamp-driver <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Do you have an innate curiosity to figure things out and be a creative explorer? Is it a natural characteristic to think&nbsp;outside the box and be innovative?</p><p><strong>PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p>The candidate may come from industries with highly driven technical environments across solar power, motor drives,&nbsp;lighting technology or similar. A clear sense of purpose and willingness to take risks and challenge status quo is an&nbsp;asset to this role.</p><p>This could be the role for you!</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Design and development of Ultraviolet (UV) emitter technology for use in UV Water Treatment Systems</li><li>Develop specifications and perform testing of electronic lamp drivers (ballasts) and UV light sources</li><li>Lead, plan and conduct projects using proven project management methodology</li><li>Apply advance engineering principles to develop innovative approaches to solving problems</li><li>Modify and challenge established approaches, processes and suppliers</li><li>Coach and mentor junior to intermediate engineers in area of expertise</li><li>Apply engineering expertise to make sound judgments and recommendations on technical acceptability and&nbsp;feasibility</li><li>Provide advanced level technical support to multiple areas of the organization</li></ul><p><strong>BACKGROUND AND SKILL</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline</li><li>Minimum 5 years Electrical Engineering experience</li><li>P. Eng designation or eligible for designation</li><li>Previous experience in design of power electronics required</li><li>Strong analytical skills with a keen interest in the field of power electronics</li><li>Able to independently perform a variety of complex scientific or engineering tasks</li><li>Demonstrated project management skills</li><li>Working knowledge of plasma physics is considered an asset</li><li>Demonstrated ability to produce professional, comprehensive test procedures and reports on independent&nbsp;investigations</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant electrical standards such as UL, CSA, CE</li><li>Ability to communicate at all levels, including facilitating and transferring subject matter expertise to others</li><li>Demonstrated ability and preference to contribute to the overall success of a team</li><li>Demonstrated initiative and implementation of continuous improvement solutions</li><li>Some international travel may be required (up to 5% annually)</li><li>Ability to think both long term and short term to achieve strategic and team goals</li><li>Demonstrated willingness and ability to identify opportunities and be “hands-on” where appropriate</li></ul><p>The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job&nbsp;described. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.</p><p>Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply via our website at www.trojanuv.com</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1307 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:55:22 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/intellectual-property-management-protecting-your-most-valuable-asset <p><strong>Leverage Your IP Assets for Business Success</strong></p><p>The strategic management of IP assets can enhance your competitive advantage by:</p> 1306 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:23:00 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-chief-information-officer <p><p><strong>Imagine… Create… Innovate…</strong></p><p>Take Autodata Solutions to the next level. Work with us to translate our business needs and objectives into creative solutions. Make an impact on our organization’s evolution and partner with an outstanding &nbsp;team of employees who possess a diversity of skills, knowledge and expertise. Autodata Solutions meets the challenges of the marketplace by fostering innovation, continually improving our services and culture and utilizing the latest technology where possible. Find out more at: www.autodatasolutions.com</p><p><strong>Are you up to the challenge?</strong></p><p>The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for the information technology, computer systems and continuity planning that support enterprise goals. The CIO directs the planning and implementation of enterprise systems in support of business operations to improve cost effectiveness, service quality and business growth. This individual is focused on providing IT solutions expertise to employees, the Autodata leadership team and from time to time our high profile fortune 100 clients.</p><p>Successful candidates will have…</p><ul><li>A university degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business and/or other related fields</li><li>10+ years of progressive experience managing and/or directing an IT operation of a midsize but growing organization</li><li>Experience in strategic planning and execution</li><li>Strong technical skills (programming, designing, systems development methodology, testing)</li><li>Solid knowledge in application development life cycle, including requirements definition, system design and testing / QA and transition to production</li><li>Demonstrated expert level ability to analyze data, develop quantitative &nbsp;metrics and reporting</li><li>High level of tact, diplomacy and negotiation skills required at all times</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills</li><li>The ability to self-motivate and motivate others and be a team player</li><li>Superior organizational skills and demonstrated ability to pay attention to details</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment where high client expectations exist</li><li>A proven track record of turning around projects and delivering them as planned.</li></ul><p>If you are interested in this position, email us a copy of your resume and your salary expectations. Please specify the job title in the subject line of your email to:&nbsp;</p><p>recruiting@autodatasolutions.com&nbsp;</p></p> 1304 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:07:31 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-holiday-mixer-2 <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/holiday-mixer.jpg" width="400" height="200" /></p><p>Tis the season to celebrate and look forward to the year ahead. Join us on Thursday, December 15 for our year-end blowout celebrating the festive season. Take the chance to catch up with colleagues from throughout our community and to make new acquaintances.&nbsp;</p><p>Tickets include hors d'ouevres and a complimentary beverage.</p><p>We look forward to seeing you and to toasting the holiday season together.</p> 1303 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:20:06 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/leadership-and-crisis-communication <p><strong>With&nbsp;Kanina Blanchard, President Opportunity Creation and Jeff Ansell, of Ansell and Associates</strong></p><p><strong></strong>Join your colleagues and peers on Thursday, November 24th at the London Club in London Ontario&nbsp;where Genesis Executive Management will host its 2nd CEO Breakfast focused on the challenges of&nbsp;leadership in times of instant communication.</p> 1302 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:17:30 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/carproof-marketing-coordinator-consumer-and-media-content-and-communications <p>CarProof, a London, Ontario company, was started in 2000 and has been growing ever since.&nbsp; We are a web-based Canadian vehicle history reporting service providing detailed real-time data on used vehicles from Canada and the U.S. Our reports are used by thousands of dealers, all of the major automotive manufacturers for their off-lease and/or certified pre-owned programs, government institutions, auctions, lenders, insurance companies, law enforcement and consumers all across Canada.<br /><br />CarProof earned the distinct honour of being ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Ranking in 2009 as the 4th fastest growing technology company in Canada and was again ranked in the 50 fastest growing technology companies in 2010.<br /><br />As a result of its industry leadership, CarProof is promoted by a host of industry partners including CAA, Kijiji, and Auto Trader. CarProof is also the sole supplier of vehicle history reports to both Manheim Canada and the ADESA Canada auctions for all of their U.S. import vehicles and arbitrations.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Job Details:</strong><br /><br />Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, CarProof is excited to announce the new position of Marketing Coordinator: Consumer and Media Content and Communications.<br /><br />You are a university-educated marketing guru, who has 2-4 years of marketing experience under your belt, with exceptional communication and project management skills.&nbsp; You are self-starter who takes initiative, and presents solutions rather than problems.&nbsp; Given these characteristics, you have the ability to manage both larger-scope projects, as well as daily tactical issues like writing and editing, and managing graphic designers and other suppliers.&nbsp; Your written and oral communication skills are impeccable, and you have had experience in brilliantly representing a brand to reporters, editors and bloggers to influence them to write great editorial.&nbsp; This is an excellent opportunity for an extremely detail-oriented, organized marketing candidate to excel in, and grow your career.<br /><br />This full-time position is based in CarProof’s London, Ontario head office and compensation includes base salary commensurate with experience, performance bonuses and health/dental benefits.</p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities:<br /></strong></p><p>Consumer content</p><ul><li>Developing ideas, researching, and writing relevant consumer content to position CarProof as a trusted advisor (either written or video content)</li></ul><p>Consumer website</p><ul><li>Managing the retail website to ensure content is always current and evolving</li><li>Assist in meeting targets for web traffic and retail sales</li><li>Work to ensure SEO</li><li>Tracking website and retail sales statistics for decision making</li></ul><p>Social Media</p><ul><li>A thorough understand of the role of social media in the marketing mix, and how to effectively use the tools available</li><li>Implementing the social media plan on Facebook, and eventually other platforms like Twitter for example</li><li>“Be” CarProof in the social media space, including occasional after-business-hours check-ins, posting content, responding to inquiries, effectively managing negative feedback, and vigilantly monitoring the channels to ensure timely response</li><li>Monitoring blogs and consumer feedback on CarProof and our competition</li><li>Manage all social media accounts</li><li>Have a current understand of the next big social media tool, and how (whether) it is relevant to CarProof</li><li>Making recommendations for how CarProof can better utilize the online environment for success</li></ul><p>Consumer promotions</p><ul><li>Develop and implement promotions including sweepstakes, gifts with purchase, and more</li><li>Work with media partners for execution and timely delivery of materials</li></ul><p>Media relations</p><ul><li>Develop a media list, including an understanding of each reporter’s/editor’s writing style, topics of interest, etc.</li><li>Develop story ideas and pitch to media, supported by CarProof content</li><li>Writing and executing press releases, as required</li></ul><p>Manage Google Adwords</p><ul><li>Optimize spend for ROI</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Education and experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>A university degree in business, specializing in marketing</li><li>2-4 years of work experience in marketing</li><li>Prior experience utilizing social media and online marketing tools</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li><li>Knowledge of French would be an asset, but is not required</li><li>Knowledge in Photoshop (and other Adobe graphic platforms) would be an asset, but is not required</li></ul><p><strong>Key Competencies and Skills:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Expert in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel</li><li>Exceptional and demonstrated written and oral communications skills</li><li>Passion for and proven results in marketing via social media</li><li>Understanding of SEO and Google tools (including adwords, analytics)</li><li>Ability to think creatively</li><li>Excellent project management skills, including attention to detail</li><li>Experience in dealing with media, and an understanding of how to build those&nbsp; relationships</li></ul><p>CarProof’s core values are based upon honesty, integrity, a passion for growth and an absolute belief in the power of teamwork. The successful candidate will share these values.</p><p>For further information, please visit us online at: www.carproof.com.&nbsp; If you are interested in applying for this position please send an email, along with your resume and salary expectations to: hr@carproof.com&nbsp; We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CarProof is an equal opportunity employer. </p> 1301 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:53:40 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-electrical-technologist <p>Engineering currently has an opening for a junior level Electrical Technologist in the Applications Engineering team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, Bill of Materials, and P&amp;ID drawings in AutoCAD</li><li>Work with other functional areas such as Manufacturing Operations, Service and Marketing</li><li>Develop custom control panel solutions on a per project basis</li><li>Some design areas include: custom control panels, power distribution, cabling and instrumentation</li><li>Basic knowledge of UL, CSA, CE</li><li>Participate in design reviews</li><li>Follow Trojan Technologies processes and provide suggestions and support for process improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Background and Skill<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technology with related panel design experience</li><li>1-3+ years relevant experience</li><li>Ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team</li><li>Proficient in using AutoCAD 2010 software and strong computer skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills (oral and written)</li><li>Excellent documentation skills</li><li>Able to use initiative and good judgment in the application of standard procedures</li><li>Knowledge of electrical safety and good safety record required</li><li>Strong organization skills</li><li>International travel may be required (10% annually)</li></ul><p>The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job described.&nbsp; Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.</p><p>Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply via our website at www.trojanuv.com.&nbsp; We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.&nbsp; No phone calls please.</p> 1300 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:34:09 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/big-blue-bubble-system-administrator <p><p>Big Blue Bubble is currently seeking an experienced Windows system administrator who is interested in a career within the gaming industry. Big Blue Bubble offers an outstanding team environment where fun is at the center of everything they do - from the games they create, to the environment they work in.</p><p>The successful candidate will be responsible for the support and further development of their Microsoft Windows infrastructure and related systems. Additionally, the successful candidate will assist in the development of Big Blue Bubble’s games and technologies.</p><p>The successful candidate must have:</p><ul><li>minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in system administration</li><li>Extensive technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and Microsoft Windows XP/7</li><li>Proficient in current systems software, protocols and standards including Exchange, SQL Server, Sharepoint, IIS, Active Directory, SVN, TCP/IP, ISA, Web Services</li><li>Exceptional troubleshooting skills</li><li>Great multi-tasking skills with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment</li><li>High self-motivation with a positive, professional attitude</li><li>A strong sense of integrity and honesty</li><li>Self-direction with the ability to work well independently or with a team</li><li>Passion for video games</li><li>Education in Computer Science or related field is a bonus</li></ul><p>Applicants must be able to work in Canada and willing to relocate to London, or meet both of these requirements in a short time frame.</p><p>Please send resumes as well as salary expectations to jobs@bigbluebubble.com.</p><p><strong>About Big Blue Bubble</strong></p><p>With over 80 high profile games in its portfolio, Big Blue Bubble Inc. is one of Canada’s leading video game developers. &nbsp;Big Blue Bubble is dedicated to making the best possible games by combining innovative designers with top caliber artists and industry leading programmers. By maintaining a strong focus on the development of technology and showcasing it through award winning games, Big Blue Bubble will continue to lead the way in becoming a cornerstone of the gaming world.</p></p> 1299 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:44:31 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-solution-analyst-0 <p><p><strong>Are you up to the challenge?</strong></p><p>As a Solution Analyst, you will work closely with our sales team and clients to elicit, analyze, specify and validate the business and functional requirements of projects and users and ensure these are clear so Autodata systems architects’ and technical leads can then build a final plan and technology solution. &nbsp;This may be accomplished through consulting interviews and a variety of Use Case models or modeling tools. You will also help support the development process and ensure that project deliverables are met according to specifications. On smaller projects, the Solution Analyst may act as PM or assume some project coordinator activities through the development lifecycle.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><p><strong>Presales Activity</strong></p><ul><li>Normalize vehicle specific content using Autodata’s proprietary logic principles from an assigned portfolio of vehicles</li><li>Enter this content into Autodata’s vehicle database system (CADA)</li><li>Review and analyze source documents from the manufacturer to identify discrepancies, inaccuracies or missing content</li><li>Clarify any defects found with the manufacturer and escalate to the appropriate Team Lead</li><li>Work collaboratively with other team members to develop methods for synchronizing data entering CADA from multiple points and sources</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements Creation</strong></p><ul><li>Clarify and refine project scope and vision</li><li>Clearly identify project stakeholders and establish user classes as well as their characteristics</li><li>Conduct interviews and requirements-gathering to establish scope and parameters of requirements</li><li>With our creative team and user specialists, lead usability perspective of the project - complete usability assessments, walkthroughs, learning system</li><li>Translate conceptual user requirements into functional requirements in a clear manner that is comprehensible to developers/project team</li><li>Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to developers and/or the project team</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements Tracking, Modifications &amp; Improvements</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and/or utilize standard templates to accurately and concisely write requirement specifications – both business and functional</li><li>Help translate business and functional requirements into software design documents and solutions</li><li>Ensure the document trail allows all team members to follow from analysis through systems design and quality testing</li><li>Ensure the vision is maintained, manage and track the status of requirements, enforce and redefine as necessary</li><li>Communicate changes, enhancements, and modifications, verbally or through written documentation, to project managers, sponsors and other stakeholders so that issues and solutions are understood</li><li>Contribute to system implementation planning and business training strategy</li><li>Design and/or participate in walk-throughs</li><li>Research, review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing requirements-gathering processes and develop strategies for enhancing or further leveraging these processes</li><li>Establish practices and procedures that work towards the continuous improvement of the requirements process</li><li>Consult/be involved in the development of test strategies, scenarios, execution and support during business acceptance testing</li></ul><p><strong>Successful candidates will be…</strong></p><ul><li>A post-secondary graduate, in the field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance or Information Systems preferred</li><li>Experienced in the related work environment, minimum 5 years (10+ for Senior level)</li><li>Experienced in business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modeling, verification, and methodology development</li><li>Knowledgeable of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations</li><li>Able to create systematic and consistent requirements specifications in both technical and user-friendly language</li><li>Able to apply statistical and other research methods into systems issues and products as required</li><li>Able to effectively set and manage shifting priorities judiciously and execute tasks under pressure</li><li>Exceptionally detail-oriented</li><li>Extremely analytical, mathematical and have creative problem-solving abilities</li><li>Excellent in listening, interviewing, oral communication, documentation/writing and have diplomacy skills</li><li>Able to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams</li><li>Understanding of project management principles, PC skills and have hands-on experience building tools and presentations with the Microsoft suite of products</li><li>Knowledgeable of a variety of programming languages including JAVA, .net, HTML an asset</li><li>Highly self-motivated, self-directed and able to exercise independent judgment and take action</li><li>Understanding of Autodata’s goals and objectives</li><li>Strongly customer service orientated</li></ul><p>If you are interested in these positions; email us a copy of your resume and your salary expectations. Please specify the job title in the subject line of your email to: recruiting@autodata.net</p></p> 1297 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:42:38 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-senior-java-web-developer <p><p><strong>Are you up to the challenge?</strong></p><p>As a Senior Java Web Developer, you will develop procedures to solve complex problems using information systems. You will prepare detailed technical specifications for programs and establish system scope and objectives. This role will require you to be “hands on” and you will need to be able to code, test, debug and document programs. Ideally, you are an acknowledged expert in applications development and have worked under the general direction of a Software Development Manager and/or Director, Software Development.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><p><strong>Technical Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead pre-testing phase of development by evaluating proposals in order to identify potential problem areas, and make the appropriate recommendations</li><li>Collaborate with architects, business analysts, designers and other developers in conceptualizing the development of new software programs and applications</li><li>Document technical requirements and produce work breakdown structures as well as work packages for developers</li><li>Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas</li><li>Generate statistics and prepare and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process</li><li>Liaise with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems</li></ul><p><strong>Solutions Consulting</strong></p><ul><li>Understand customer goals and challenges and establish ASC’s services as the best solution available</li><li>Present ASC’s technology infrastructure, including demonstrating deep familiarity with hardware, software, networking and security stack</li><li>Provide on-going technical support to well-qualified prospects conducting evaluations. This may include training, trouble-shooting, and best-practices consulting</li><li>Work with ASC’s Solutions Design team to get estimates for upcoming projects and communicate requirements to internal software engineering team</li><li>Document and communicate product feedback and new requirements, and competitive intelligence from the field to project and development management</li></ul><p><strong>Development/Programming</strong></p><ul><li>Write, translate and code software programs and applications according to specifications</li><li>Run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging</li><li>Design, develop, and install enhancements and upgrades to systems and application software</li><li>Assist in the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines</li><li>Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades</li></ul><p><strong>Successful candidates will be…</strong></p><ul><li>A University graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineer or related discipline</li><li>Experienced software development across all tiers of development, minimum 5-7 years</li><li>Experienced working in a variety of software languages and technologies including: J2EE, Ajax, Spring, Javascript, JSTL, CSS, XML, SOAP, JSON, Tomcat, Apache, MySQL, Freemarker, Web Services, Maven, minimum 3 years</li><li>Strong on Object Oriented Pattern concepts, design patterns, and relational database concepts, minimum 5 years</li><li>Experienced in Service Oriented Architecture</li><li>Hands-on experienced in relational databases such as: MySQL, MSSQL Server,&nbsp;</li><li>Able to travel within the U.S. and Canada as required</li></ul><p>If you are interested in these positions; email us a copy of your resume and your salary expectations. Please specify the job title in the subject line of your email to: recruiting@autodata.net</p></p> 1296 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:39:58 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-java-web-developerprogrammer <p><p><strong>Are you up to the challenge?</strong></p><p>As a Java Web Developer/Programmer you will write, code, test, and analyze software programs and applications. Projects include: building and creating web based applications, website enhancements, desktop applications, database backed websites and web layout enhancements. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software specifications throughout the production life cycle. You will work within a team environment to analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion and provide status reports where required.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist business analysts, designers and other developers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs and applications</li><li>Assist in the preparation and documentation of program requirements and specifications</li><li>Consistently write, translate and code software programs and applications according to specifications</li><li>Run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging</li><li>Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas</li><li>Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or appearance of company Web site and/or related Web applications as necessary</li><li>Liaise with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems</li></ul><p><strong>Successful candidates will be…</strong></p><ul><li>A post-secondary graduate, college or university in Computer Science or equivalent education/experience</li><li>Experienced working in designing and building internet-based applications with languages such as Java, C++, C#, 3-5&nbsp;</li><li>Experienced with Java/J2EE application servers and build tools (ANT), minimum 3 years</li><li>Experienced with web servers such as Tomcat, Apache and Sun Solaris, minimum 3 years</li><li>Knowledgeable of web or enterprise content management systems</li><li>Knowledgeable of code and release management</li><li>Strong in creative problem-solving&nbsp;</li><li>Able to multi-task, establish priorities and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Excellent in communication skills, interpersonal skills and have proven leadership ability</li><li>Able to and desire to thrive in a fast-paced, client-services environment</li></ul><p>If you are interested in these positions; email us a copy of your resume and your salary expectations. Please specify the job title in the subject line of your email to: recruiting@autodata.net</p><div></div></p> 1295 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:38:41 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-sales-planning-analyst <p><p><strong>Are you up to the challenge?</strong></p><p>As a Sales Planning Analyst you will be responsible for assisting in the development, design and implementation of customized incentive and spending reports for Autodata’s clients. Working as part of the incentive consulting team, you will build upon your business experience, F&amp;I knowledge and client relation skills to work with Autodata’s clients on incentive and sales planning initiatives.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform financial analysis of automotive incentive programs and maintain customized incentive reports for OEM sales, marketing and finance clients</li><li>Create different analytical reports appropriate to client needs</li><li>Communicate and resolve client issues</li><li>Provide support to sales and solution teams around incentive initiatives</li><li>Drive process improvements and efficiencies</li></ul><p><strong>Successful candidates will be…</strong></p><ul><li>Automotive industry experienced, an asset</li><li>A post-secondary graduate in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Understanding in the different needs of OEM marketing, sales and finance clients</li><li>A superior communicator, analytical, evaluative, and have problem-solving abilities</li><li>Exceptionally self-motivated, directed, and detail-oriented</li><li>Able to set and manage priorities judiciously</li><li>Able to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams</li><li>Excellent in understanding of project management principles</li><li>Excellent in MS Office skills</li></ul><p>If you are interested in these positions; email us a copy of your resume and your salary expectations. Please specify the job title in the subject line of your email to: recruiting@autodata.net</p></p> 1294 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:34:58 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-qa-analyst <p><p><strong>Are you up to the challenge?</strong></p><p>As a QA Analyst, you will plan, design and deploy effective test suites and regimes for in-house product development, software application development, information system launches, and operations systems enhancements. You will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate, verify, communicate and resolve systems/software application issues through careful testing to ensure that our products are defect-free and conform to product and client specifications.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><p><strong>Strategy &amp; Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Liaise directly with customer and delivery management team to identify project scope, testing requirements and work packages/plans for QA team</li><li>Develop and establish quality assurance measures and testing standards for new applications, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout their development/product lifecycles</li><li>Identify areas of testing that can leverage automation to improve on efficiencies within the testing lifecycle</li><li>Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in IT systems and projects</li><li>Actively participate in process improvement activities conducted by Manager and Director, Quality Assurance</li></ul><p><strong>Testing &amp; Design</strong></p><ul><li>Create and execute test scripts, test plans, use cases and scenarios that will determine optimal system/product performance according to specifications</li><li>Conduct all types of application testing as needed, such as system, unit, regression, load, and acceptance testing methods</li><li>Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of new software programs and applications</li><li>Test any new software to ensure integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and technical specifications</li></ul><p><strong>Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Evaluate, plan, design, develop, and deploy testing techniques for new applications, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout their development/product lifecycles</li><li>Analyze formal test results in order to discover and resolve defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues, and interoperability flaws</li><li>Analyze documentation and technical specifications of any new application under deployment or consideration to determine its intended functionality</li><li>Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop testing strategies for improving or leveraging these systems</li><li>Perform spot checks on quality of assigned QA Team work to ensure outputs are conforming to set processes</li></ul><p><strong>Documentation &amp; Communication</strong></p><ul><li>Produce reports and documentation for all testing efforts, results, activities, data, logging, and tracking</li><li>Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management</li><li>Contribute to pre-testing phase of project development by evaluating proposals in order to identify potential problem areas, and make the appropriate recommendations</li><li>Develop, distribute, and coordinate in-depth end-user reviews for modified and new systems or applications</li><li>Liaise with company’s software and hardware suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems or emergencies</li><li>Take an active role in cross-departmental projects when needed</li><li>Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application-testing best practices</li><li>Provide constructive feedback/input to Manager and/or director relating to assigned QA team performance reviews</li></ul><p><strong>Successful candidates will be…</strong></p><ul><li>A post-secondary graduate, 4 year college diploma or university degree in Software Engineer or Computer Science</li><li>Experienced as a lead tester for major application integration and/or major application product releases, 7 years direct experience</li><li>Experienced in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software testing solutions</li><li>Experienced in Software Development with a strong understanding of SDLC an asset</li><li>Strongly knowledgeable of system testing and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies (i.e. SDP-21)</li><li>Direct hands-on experienced with automated testing tools and techniques: Mercury or HP suite of products an asset</li><li>Substantially exposed to project-based work structures and project management principles</li><li>Exceptionally detail-oriented</li><li>Extremely analytical and have creative problem-solving abilities</li><li>Excellent in listening, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills with proven history in relationship building with external and internal customers</li><li>Able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language</li><li>Highly self-motivated and self-directed</li></ul><p>If you are interested in these positions; email us a copy of your resume and your salary expectations. Please specify the job title in the subject line of your email to: recruiting@autodata.net</p></p> 1293 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:31:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-data-analyst <p><p><strong>Are you up to the challenge?</strong></p><p>As a Data Analyst, you will gather and research all relevant data associated with every new vehicle sold in North America. You will perform careful analysis and interpretation of this data for subsequent re-building into our software products. Our clients use this data in the planning and design stages of new vehicle development. You are also an integral part of this research process.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><p><strong>Data Analysis &amp; Entry</strong></p><ul><li>Normalize vehicle specific content using Autodata’s proprietary logic principles from an assigned portfolio of vehicles</li><li>Enter this content into Autodata’s vehicle database system (CADA)</li><li>Review and analyze source documents from the manufacturer to identify discrepancies, inaccuracies or missing content</li><li>Clarify any defects found with the manufacturer and escalate to the appropriate Team Lead</li><li>Work collaboratively with other team members to develop methods for synchronizing data entering CADA from multiple points and sources</li></ul><p><strong>QA &amp; Documentation</strong></p><ul><li>Validate information entered into CADA to ensure data quality and accuracy at initial point of entry</li><li>Identify causes of poor data quality, implement solutions and communicate findings to team members, team leaders and stakeholders</li><li>Complete documentation related to all vehicle files</li></ul><p><strong>Successful candidates will be…</strong></p><ul><li>A post-secondary graduate, preferred</li><li>Knowledgeable of scripting language and/or Boolean logic, a STRONG ASSET</li><li>Strong in their affinity for logic subsets and probability</li><li>Fluent in the English language (reading, writing and comprehension)</li><li>Hands-on experienced in PC skills, building tools and reports with MS Office applications and a strong comfort level with spreadsheet/database software</li><li>Able to set and manage priorities judiciously</li><li>Exceptionally detail-oriented</li><li>Extremely analytical, evaluative and have problem-solving abilities</li><li>Excellent in documentation and have diplomacy skills</li><li>Able to demonstrate management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams</li><li>Able to work flexible hours to ensure deadlines are met which may include early mornings, late nights &amp; weekends</li></ul><p>If you are interested in these positions; email us a copy of your resume and your salary expectations. Please specify the job title in the subject line of your email to: recruiting@autodata.net</p></p> 1292 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:28:50 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-project-manager-1 <p><p><strong>Are you up to the challenge?</strong></p><p>The Project Manager will define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. &nbsp;In this role you will plan, execute and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. &nbsp;This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities include:</strong></p><p><strong>Project Management</strong></p><ul><li>Manage project management from the beginning to the end</li><li>Create documents defining project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders</li><li>Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents</li><li>Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants making the recruitment requests if necessary during project cycle</li><li>Ensure all Change Requests (CRSs) are properly brought into development cycle and escalated to AE if new revenue required</li></ul><p><strong>Tracking/Metrics/Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary</li><li>Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations</li><li>Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project ream, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas</li><li>Track project milestones and deliverables</li><li>Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools</li><li>Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements</li></ul><p><strong>Internal Communication/Relationship Management</strong></p><ul><li>Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion and liaise with stakeholders on an ongoing basis</li><li>Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company</li><li>Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work</li><li>Continuously seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships</li></ul><p><strong>Successful candidates will be…</strong></p><ul><li>A post-secondary graduate, university preferred</li><li>PMP certified, or working towards, an asset</li><li>Well versed in the details of PMBOK</li><li>Experienced in the Automotive Industry, a definite asset (OEM and/or service provider)</li><li>Experienced in managing multiple, complex systems, integration projects in a rapid software development environment, minimum 5+ years</li><li>A proven leader, persuasive, encouraging, motivating and politically sensitive</li><li>Able to bring projects to successful completion, and set and manage priorities judiciously</li><li>Able to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently, flexible during times of change</li><li>Able to read communication styles of team members and contractor who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines</li><li>Able to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments and to defuse tension among project team, should it arise</li><li>Knowledgeable of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations</li><li>Understanding of computer systems and integration capabilities</li><li>Excellent in understanding of project management principles</li><li>Solid in understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives</li><li>Exceptionally self-motivated, directed, and detail oriented</li><li>A superior analytical thinker, evaluative and have problem solving abilities</li><li>Available on call and periodic overtime</li><li>Excellent in documentation and interviewing</li><li>Able to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams</li><li>Proficient in PC skills and hands on experience &nbsp;in building tools and presentations with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Access</li></ul><p>Convince us you live to manage complex technology projects and will fit well into our organization. &nbsp;Show us that you are entrepreneurial and have an irrepressible drive to succeed.</p><p>If you are interested in these positions; email us a copy of your resume and your salary expectations. Please specify the job title in the subject line of your email to: recruiting@autodata.net</p></p> 1291 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:43:15 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-announces-acquisition-opencel <p><p>Today, the Trojan Technologies group of businesses acquired the business assets of OpenCEL of Glencoe, IL. OpenCEL is an environmental biotechnology company that offers a proprietary technology which significantly improves processing of wastewater biosolids. Utilized for pretreating wastewater sludge prior to anaerobic digestion, the technology employs high frequency electrical pulses to break open biomass cell membranes, releasing soluble material that is more readily digested and converted to energy, reducing the amount of biosolids that are produced and disposed. The OpenCEL business will operate as a division of US Peroxide, a Trojan Technologies business headquartered in Atlanta, GA.</p><p>“This is a high-technology business that will continue to support US Peroxide’s goal of helping to optimize customer operations,” says Tom Walkosak, general manager, US Peroxide. “The OpenCEL technology reduces the cost of handling biosolids, while also increasing methane production that can be used beneficially within the plant or to generate electricity on site – this makes facilities more self-sustainable.”</p><p>US Peroxide is the leading provider of peroxygen-based technologies and performance-driven, full-service environmental treatment programs to help purify water, wastewater, soil and air. They specialize in turn-key solutions for municipal wastewater and drinking water treatment; refinery, oil, gas, and petrochemical applications; industrial wastewater and air quality treatment; remediation; and UV-oxidation applications.</p><p>According to Trojan Technologies President Marv Devries, OpenCEL adds more value to customers. “For more than 30 years, we have been providing environmentally sustainable solutions for customers that reduce electricity usage, space and costs. Acquisition of the OpenCel business renews this intent by providing an additional solution that helps solve customer’s increasingly complex water quality and environmental challenges.”</p><p>This acquisition allows the Trojan Technologies group of businesses to continue to create and build on a foundation of offering sustainable, effective solutions that ensure greater water confidence and environmental stewardship for industry and global municipalities.</p></p> 1290 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:26:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/startupcamplondon-thursday <p>The second StartupCampLondon this Thursday, October 27, starting at 5:30 at the Convergence Centre. If you've got a startup or an idea for one -- or just want to be part of the local startup community, you won't want to miss this informal "unconference." </p><p>The centrepiece of the event will be brief presentations from startups or prospective startups. If you want to get feedback and suggestions on your startup, just sign up when you arrive and you'll get a chance to tell everyone about your idea or company. They probably won't be shy about giving their opinions, but it's all friendly and fun.</p> <p>Our guest speaker is area resident Roger Skubowius who will share his experiences of starting a mobile apps company that was acquired (very secretly, at the time) by Google. That was the deal that brought Google to Waterloo and from which it has grown its current development office. Roger will talk about what it was like selling to Google--and not being able to tell anyone about it.</p> <p>We'll get an update from&nbsp;<a style="color: #1177dd;" href="https://twitter.com/#%21/jaafer">Jaafer Haidar</a>&nbsp;on what it was like for&nbsp;<a style="color: #1177dd;" href="http://carbyn.com/">Carbyn</a>&nbsp;to be&nbsp;<a style="color: #1177dd;" href="http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/15/carbyn/">featured last month on TechCrunch</a>&nbsp;-- one of the world's highest profile tech business news sites.<br /><br />We'll also hear from&nbsp;<a style="color: #1177dd;" href="http://unlondon.ca/">UnLondon</a>&nbsp;about the contest they're launching to develop apps for the City of London's 2012 budget process. There are thousands of dollars in prize money to be won (assuming the proposal is approved by city council on Monday night) and lots of cool startup services as well.<br /><br />And if you haven't yet been to the&nbsp;<a style="color: #1177dd;" href="http://unlab.unlondon.ca/">UnLab</a>&nbsp;hacker space, it's located right downstairs in the Convergence Centre so you can go take a peek at one of the city's most exciting initiatives.<br /><br />Windermere Manor will once again be serving food and drinks. StartupCampLondon is co-instigated by UnLondon and TechAlliance and co-sponsored by The Research Park. We had a packed room at the first StartupCampLondon earlier this year, and we hope to see you this Thursday.</p> 1289 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:28:43 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/integrating-online-tools <p>There are a wide range of well-designed and affordable online tools available that can help organizations maximize their communications and interactions with stakeholders. TechAllliance is using and recommends the following online tools, which can be easily integrated:</p><ul><li><strong>Salesforce</strong> - <a title="https://www.salesforce.com" href="https://www.salesforce.com/" target="_blank">https://www.salesforce.com</a><br />"Successful Content Relationship Management (CRM) involves many different areas of your company, starting with sales and extending to other customer-facing areas like marketing and customer service. Salesforce.com offers a technology solution for all those areas… and more. With Salesforce and our Force.com cloud computing platform, you can mind your customers and your budget at the same time. Get up and running in 30 days with the world’s most proven CRM solution."</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Eventbrite</strong> - <a title="http://www.eventbrite.com/" href="http://www.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">http://www.eventbrite.com</a><br />"Eventbrite is for anyone planning or attending an event. We empower event organizers to become more efficient and effective when bringing people together. And people everywhere are searching Eventbrite to discover great events that matter to them."</li></ul><ul><li><strong>SurveyGizmo</strong> - <a href="http://www.surveygizmo.com" target="_blank">http://www.surveygizmo.com</a><br />"SurveyGizmo is a web-based software company giving researchers, and small and enterprise companies powerful tools to create online surveys, questionnaires and forms – allowing capture and analysis of virtually any type of data essential for business."</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p> 1288 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:53:19 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/fanshawe-college-part-time-lab-technologist-simulation-labs <p>Part Time Lab Technologist Simulation Labs (2011-591) (FHS) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services<br /><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Location</strong>: &nbsp;London<br /><strong>Employment Group</strong>: Support<br /><strong>Closing Date</strong>: &nbsp;October 28, 2011<br /><strong>Salary</strong>: &nbsp;$22.46 per hour<br /><strong>Hours Of Work Per Week</strong>: &nbsp;24<br /><strong>Note</strong>: &nbsp;This is a part-time position (up to 24 hours per week).<br /><strong>Start Date</strong>: &nbsp;January 2012&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Responsibilities to include</strong>:</p><ul><li>Preparing clinical supplies and equipment for skills being taught</li><li>Ensuring that lab is set up with appropriate supplies and equipment</li><li>Ensuring compliance with lab and health and safety policies and that equipment is in good working order</li><li>Responsible for cleaning mannequins, lab clean up and working with other departments to provide a clean, safe lab environment</li><li>Liaising with Continuing Education faculty for distribution of clinical supplies and monitoring use of resources</li><li>Providing initial and ongoing orientation to lab users</li><li>Supporting students during open lab practice</li><li>Providing initial orientations and ongoing guidance to faculty in the use of lab and simulation equipment</li><li>Setting-up, operating and taking-down of simulation mannequins and AV equipment</li><li>Participating in program promotional activities such as tours and demonstrations for prospective students</li><li>Collaborating with other members of the clinical learning lab team</li><li>Attending and participating in meetings or committees as required</li><li>Maintaining a productive relationship with Health Sciences, Nursing and Human Services teams and other departments within the College</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong>:</p><ul><li>Post-secondary 2 year Diploma</li><li>Minimum 1 year experience as a Registered Health Care Professional including; RN, RPN, MRT, RT, or Paramedic</li><li>Excellent computer skills and technical ability</li><li>Ability to be flexible and work within a team environment independently with minimal direction</li><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills</li><li>While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong>:&nbsp;</p><p>Please submit your cover letter and resume via email (quoting Competition No. FHS 2011-591) to: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Helen Glavin<br />Operations Manager, Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services<br />Fanshawe College &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Email: &nbsp;hglavin@fanshawec.ca&nbsp;</p><p>We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.&nbsp;</p><p>Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. &nbsp;We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.&nbsp;</p> 1273 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:27:55 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-successfully-completes-critical-study <p><p>London, Ontario (October 20, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)&nbsp;announced today the final results of recent pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics experiments&nbsp;demonstrating clear evidence of COTI-2's ability to significantly inhibit the growth of cancer cells that&nbsp;over express AKT/AKT2, confirming it as a promising targeted therapy candidate.</p><p>Detailed analysis of the new data confirmed that treatment with COTI-2 produced the expected changes&nbsp;in important proteins including GSK3β and caspase-9 that are known to be direct phosphorylation&nbsp;targets for AKT/AKT2. Importantly, COTI-2 produced increased levels of activated caspase-9 which&nbsp;promotes apoptosis (cell suicide) in susceptible cancer cells. Moreover, the available single dose&nbsp;pharmacokinetic (PK) data from this study indicated that once-daily oral therapy with COTI-2 may be&nbsp;optimal. The detailed results will be highlighted during a podium presentation at an upcoming high&nbsp;profile scientific conference.</p><p>“These final results and their implications represent a significant milestone in the development of&nbsp;COTI-2,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, COTI’s Chief Executive Officer. “They strengthen our prior research,&nbsp;provide new insights into a specific mechanism of action and support a first-in-class distinction for this&nbsp;promising anti-cancer drug candidate. We have also established that COTI-2 is both highly selective&nbsp;and well tolerated. These results, in combination with the recently announced U.S. patent, continue to&nbsp;strengthen our position as we move towards its out-licensing and a pivotal commercial validation of our&nbsp;CHEMSAS® platform.”</p><p>In summary, COTI-2 is an orally effective and selective allosteric modulator/inhibitor of AKT/AKT2 with&nbsp;a good PK profile and low toxicity. This new data in addition to previously generated results position it&nbsp;well for further development, including a phase 1 clinical trial.</p><p>This final data is from the first of three key studies related to the continued development of COTI-2 and&nbsp;is important to licensing partners as it provides specific insight into clinical development strategies for&nbsp;COTI-2. COTI will present this scientific data in detail at the upcoming scientific conference, Discovery&nbsp;on Target: Emerging Targets for the Kinase Inhibitor Pipeline held on November 2-4, 2011 in Boston, MA&nbsp;and will also be sharing it with prospective licensing partners at BIO Europe taking place in Dusseldorf,&nbsp;Germany, October 30- November 2, 2011.</p><p>COTI-2’s specific cellular targeting, low toxicity, and proven efficacy support a potentially dramatic&nbsp;change in the treatment of cancers that over express AKT/AKT2. Over expression of AKT/AKT2 is&nbsp;common in a broad range of human cancers, including ovarian, endometrial, pancreatic, breast,&nbsp;colorectal and lung. The percent of tumors producing excess active AKT/AKT2 ranges from 20% to 100%&nbsp;depending on the cancer type.</p></p> 1272 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:46:13 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/burn-rope-worlds-hd-heating-ipad <p><p>October 17, 2011 - London, Ontario –Big Blue Bubble Inc. announced today that Burn the Rope Worlds HD has come to the big screen and is now available on the iPad!</p><p>Burn the Rope Worlds HD follows in the footsteps of the original game with 100 more levels, four different and exciting worlds, and a brand new mini-game called Eternal Burn. In this new game, the player can experience the fun by travelling to new and exotic places like the Jungle, Mechanical, Fantasy, and Space worlds.</p><p>Fans who have mastered the original iPad version know the goal is to burn as much rope as possible without letting their flame burn out. With the flames only burning upwards, the player must use their finger to rotate the level to keep their flame going. Players meet some mighty cute bugs along the way that aid them in their quest to solve each puzzle.</p><p>The brand new mini-game, Eternal Burn, allows the player to rotate their device to collect as many bugs as possible. As the player collects the bugs their flame trail gets longer and longer until they run into their own trail and the round is over. Players of all skills levels can enjoy this mini game as there are 3 different levels of difficulty.</p><p>Features:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>100 BRAND NEW levels (+hundreds more through daily puzzle)</li><li>Four exciting and exotic NEW worlds!</li><li>Incredibly fun new mini-game - Endless Burn!</li><li>New Puzzles added daily!</li><li>Casual mode for a more relaxed session!</li></ul></p> 1271 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:13:53 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-technologies-financial-systems-analyst <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Brief Description / Summary:</strong></p><p>This position will be responsible for several key analytical tasks and processes in the finance department including: &nbsp;auditing internal reports, auditing financial reports, performing financial analyses, project managing and implementing new processes and systems and other continuous improvement initiatives, developing and maintaining accounting and finance policies. &nbsp;This position will also provide administration of the business office information systems function for the company including the deployment and ongoing maintenance of all office software, office equipment and phone systems.</p><p><strong>Areas of Accountability:</strong></p><p>Internal Report Auditing:</p><ul><li>Ensure internal reporting systems are accurate and reflect proper financial and contractual conditions. Analysis may include the following monthly reports and processes:</li><li><span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Creative service hourly billing</li><li><span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Operations – Monthly Activations Report</li><li><span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Media Advertising Proof of Performance Reporting</li><li>Ensuring financial controls are maintained through product and organizational changes including:</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>EK3 Inpulse Software updates</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>International sales growth</li></ul><p>Financial Report Auditing:</p><ul><li>Internal financial control testing</li><li>Internal report confirmation</li><li>Sales and Use tax reporting</li></ul><p>Administrative / Finance Continuous Improvement:</p><ul><li>New Accounting Systems</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Integrate with Service Max</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Integrate with Creative Billing</li><li>Continuous systems/process improvements</li></ul><p>Financial Analysis:</p><ul><li>Divisional reporting</li><li>Key Performance Indicators</li><li>Cost Effectiveness</li><li>General Ledger analysis</li><li>EK3 Technology software features</li></ul><p>Policy Documentation:</p><ul><li>Accounting and Finance policy</li></ul><p>Information Systems Administration:</p><ul><li>Network User and Policy administration</li><li>Email administration</li><li>Office Software</li><li>Office Equipment</li><li>Phone Systems</li></ul><p>Education / Experience:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or business with an accounting designation i.e. CMA, CGA</li><li>5 years broad based financial and accounting experience with exposure to most functions including: &nbsp;accounts payable, accounts receivables, inventory management, revenue recognition etc.</li></ul><p>Required Skills:</p><ul><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Logical and sequential thinker with experience mapping work flows and optimizing processes.</li><li>Policy development and implementation.</li><li>Financial analysis and reporting.</li><li>Expert level experience with various financial systems and reporting packages such as: Microsoft Dynamics, Simply Accounting, Cloud based financial systems and Crystal reports.&nbsp;</li><li>Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.</li><li>Project management and continuous process/system improvement experience.&nbsp;</li><li>New systems implementation an asset.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to work with all levels in the organization.</li></ul><p>Please submit your application to careers@ek3.com.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1269 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:52:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/info-tech-research-group-human-resources-administrator-part-time <p><p>Info-Tech Research Group is recruiting for a Human Resources Administrator to join our team 10 -15 hours per week.&nbsp;</p><p>The HR Administrator will be under the direction of the HR &amp; Payroll Specialist and will provide ongoing support to the HR department specifically the payroll and benefits function. &nbsp;We are looking for someone who is proactive, driven with a charismatic spirit and looking for a long term part time opportunity.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Your Responsibilities Will Include:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Ongoing maintenance of employee files&nbsp;</li><li>Accurate and timely entry of all new hires into the company benefits plan&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for the accurate, timely and confidential assistance with bi-weekly payroll entry&nbsp;</li><li>Ongoing maintenance and input of employee information into HRMS&nbsp;</li><li>Reconciliation of benefit billings to payroll deductions&nbsp;</li><li>Tracking employee attendance in HRMS&nbsp;</li><li>Other administrative tasks as assigned&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary College Diploma or University Degree a definite asset&nbsp;</li><li>Strong knowledge of MSOffice suite software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in a support role within an Operations Department preferred &nbsp;</li><li>HRMS experience an asset&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to multi-task and prioritize&nbsp;</li><li>Outstanding professionalism and unfailing motivation&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to exhibit discretion in handling confidential/sensitive information&nbsp;</li><li>Resourcefulness with the ability to solve problems and work independently&nbsp;</li><li>Strong time management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines</li></ul><p><strong>Company Description</strong></p><p>Info-Tech's products and services combine actionable insight and relevant advice with ready-to-use tools and templates that cover the full spectrum of IT concerns. Info-Tech's practical approach is designed to have a clear and measurable positive impact on an organization's bottom line. Info-Tech serves over 21,000 clients at 8,000 organizations around the world. Since 1998, Info-Tech has focused on making the work of IT professionals easier - and on helping them achieve greater personal and corporate success.&nbsp;</p><p>We have been named one of the 50 Best Workplaces in Canada in 2007, 2009 and 2010 by Canadian Business magazine, and we have grown quickly by attracting some of the brightest minds in the IT industry. &nbsp;If you like working in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a family of talented people, then Info-Tech is where you should be working.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&amp;jobId=2082073&amp;srchIndex=0" target="_blank">Apply via LinkedIn</a></p></p> 1267 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:31:03 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/breakfast-club-measuring-real-roi-your-marketing-mix <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner.gif" width="500" height="139" /></p> 1266 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:44:41 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/startupcamp-london <p>It's a gathering of startup minded people to share and build ideas. StartupCampLondon is a copy of what has been done at&nbsp;<a class="external text" style="color: #ee6600;" rel="nofollow" href="http://barcamp.org/w/page/405048/StartupCampWaterloo">StartUpCamp Waterloo</a>&nbsp;which borrows from&nbsp;<a class="external text" style="color: #ee6600;" rel="nofollow" href="http://barcamp.org/DemoCamp">DemoCamp</a>&nbsp;except it has a *main speaker* and a couple set presentations from members of the community. 1248 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:18:04 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-receives-us-patent-promising-oncology-compound-coti-2 <p><p>London, Ontario (October 13, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)&nbsp;announced today that a composition of matter patent has been granted by the United States Patent and&nbsp;Trademark Office (USPTO) on October 11, 2011, representing a major milestone for the Company and its&nbsp;most advanced oncology drug candidate, COTI-2.</p><p>“The granting of this patent by the examiners of the USPTO strengthens the commercial value of COTI-2,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, CEO. “It also provides significant validation of our proprietary drug discovery&nbsp;process, CHEMSAS®, and its ability to discover novel small molecules. This patent provides protection&nbsp;for COTI-2 until 2030 and is a valuable asset to us in the advancement of our licensing initiatives.”</p><p>COTI-2’s specific cellular targeting, low toxicity, and proven efficacy support a potentially dramatic&nbsp;change in the treatment of cancers that over express Akt/Akt2. Over expression of Akt/Akt2 is common&nbsp;in a broad range of human cancers, including ovarian, endometrial, pancreatic, breast, colorectal and&nbsp;lung. The percent of tumors producing excess active Akt/Akt2 ranges from 20% to 100% depending on&nbsp;the cancer type. This patent, under USPTO number 8034815, provides protection in a market where&nbsp;there are an estimated 490,000 new cases each year of cancers that over express Akt/Akt2.</p><p>The receipt of this patent triggers the issuance of 715,720 new common shares in the Company&nbsp;as payment for one-half of the contingent share consideration that formed part of the purchase&nbsp;consideration on the acquisition of 3015402 Ontario Inc. (formerly 6441513 Canada Inc.) operating as&nbsp;DDP Therapeutics (DDP) announced on November 27, 2007. This consideration has an approximate&nbsp;market value of $164,616 based upon the closing market price of the Company’s shares on October 11,&nbsp;2011.</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p> 1265 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:46:57 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/carproof-and-jpag-are-creating-better-used-car-buying-experience <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; border: 0px initial initial;" align="left">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; border: 0px initial initial;" align="left">LONDON, ON, Oct. 13, 2011 /CNW/ - CarProof Vehicle History Reports, a leading information provider delivering up-to-the-minute used vehicle history details to consumers and the automotive industry in Canada, has integrated with Jim Pattison Auto Group (JPAG). Together they provide a used vehicle buying experience that is second to none, and free of the unknown.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; border: 0px initial initial;" align="left">CarProof reports are being integrated into JPAG's Owner Protection Plan, accompanying ever used vehicle purchase at all JPAG locations - translating into more value for consumers. It's paramount that consumers be aware of a vehicle's history in order to make an informed buying decision when making a used car purchase. CarProof tops off Pattison's Owner Protection Plan along with features that include a 30-day Powertrain guarantee, 14-day exchange program, detailed cosmetic reconditioning and a comprehensive mechanical and safety inspection - A winning combination that puts consumers at ease and begins a long-term relationship with a loyal customer.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; border: 0px initial initial;" align="left">Kevin Gordon, Manager, eCommerce for Jim Pattison Auto Group said, "Our group consists of premium dealers, selling premium quality products; CarProof is a perfect complement to this, letting our consumers know our dealerships are a great place to buy a used car. We use CarProof reports in our marketing to demonstrate transparency and consumer peace of mind; a sales aid our sales staff have come to rely on; and from a business prospective, a tool to comply with provincial disclosure laws. On all fronts, it's a win-win situation for JPAG and our customers."</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; border: 0px initial initial;" align="left">"JPAG is an international leader in automotive sales and shares a customer-centric culture and approach to sales that align our company objectives," stated Shawn Vording, CarProof Director of Dealer Sales, Western Canada. "It is, and will always be our vision at CarProof to revolutionize the automotive remarketing industry by providing transparency, disclosure, and integrity to the process of buying and selling used vehicles in Canada. Together through collaborative efforts with automotive leaders like Jim Pattison Auto Group, we can deliver!"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1264 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:27:40 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ies-group-software-developer-0 <p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>At IES Group, customer experiences are what drive us, and technology is at the very heart of bringing our creative ideas to life. &nbsp;There’s no shame in being ambitious here; career growth is a priority for us – we help one another advance our core technologies and each other.</p><p>Are you an ASP.NET Developer? Are you available immediately? If the answer to the above questions is YES then IES Group wants to speak to you NOW!</p><p>As a senior software engineer, your job is to handle the planning, development, delivery and post implementation support of various types of web based software applications.</p><p><strong>Requirements &amp; Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years’ experience in application development (ASP.Net (C#))</li><li>Developed web applications using object-oriented, Microsoft.NET</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Design Skills (UML Sequence, Class Diagrams, Component, Process Flow, Use Case)</li><li>Design Software (MS Visio, Fireworks)</li><li>A strong background in database (MS SQL/Oracle) design, programming, tuning</li><li>Web presentation technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS)</li><li>SQL query writing</li><li>Microsoft Windows 2003/2008 Server / IIS</li><li>Microsoft SQL Reporting Services</li><li>Team leadership ability</li></ul><p>Please email resumes to hr@iesgroup.ca referencing SD1011.&nbsp;</p></p> 1263 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:21:11 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/tribe-medical-group-computer-support-specialist%C2%A0mac <p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Established in 2006, Tribe Medical Group is a distributor of medical equipment and supplies;&nbsp;specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. Our corporate&nbsp;headquarters is in London, Ontario. With a sales force of over 35 representatives, operating in 10&nbsp;Provinces and the Territories Tribe Medical has established itself as one of the premier leaders in&nbsp;orthopedic sales, service and education.</p><p>We are seeking an enthusiastic Computer Support and Database Specialist, based in our London&nbsp;office. This position is responsible for courteous, rapid and effective hardware and software&nbsp;support to end users at head office and across Canada. Responsibilities include: maintaining the&nbsp;existing Mac OS X Server and iPad/iMac/MacBook/iPhone image and production infrastructure&nbsp;and audio/video and multimedia equipment for company events. In addition this position will help&nbsp;develop and automate business procedures and implement processes to optimize efficiency.</p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Troubleshoot and resolve computing problems related to Apple computers, printer&nbsp;services and local area network.</li><li>Answer support requests in person or via telephone or e-mail.</li><li>Install new applications on computers and provide end-user training</li><li>Troubleshoot hardware and software related problems, including switches and firewalls&nbsp;and voice communication problems.</li><li>Creation and maintenance of data base system and subsequent generation of relevant/valuable reports.</li><li>Help develop and automate business procedures and implement processes to optimize&nbsp;efficiency.</li><li>Provide general systems maintenance including: creation, setup and backup of email;&nbsp;maintenance of office network system (wireless/cable); initial setup of laptop and ongoing&nbsp;support.</li><li>Integrate iMac and MacBook users with current MS Office 2007 and Outlook.</li><li>Document existing and new systems and procedures</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Graduate of a university or college level computer science program (or equivalent)</li><li>Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position</li><li>Proficient with Mac OSX, Server, iMac and MacBook</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008</li><li>Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office for Mac and PC, and related applications</li><li>Good understanding of Apple and PC hardware</li><li>Superior communication and customer service skills</li><li>Responsible with excellent organizational skills</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p><ul><li>Commensurate with qualifications and experience</li></ul><p>Email your resume to careers@tribemedical.com / please no telephone calls or agency contacts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1262 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:46:38 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/leadership-coaching-success <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6BA6qzY4h28" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> 1247 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:59:16 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/antic-entertainment-code-ninjas <p><p>Dorks, Nerds, Spazoids, Goobers, Poindexters, Geeks and Dweebos Needed.</p><p>ANTIC ENTERTAINMENT is looking for awesome code ninjas to join our programming team. &nbsp;If you’re passionate about programming, crazy about coding or just happy to hack, we’d like to talk to you. &nbsp;Here are some things that you should probably know:</p><p><strong>What We Expect From You</strong></p><p>You Can Make Sense Of This:</p><p>Applicant* you = new Applicant(UNDERSTANDS_C &amp; UNDERSTANDS_C++); &nbsp;// or</p><p>Applicant* also = [[Applicant alloc] initWithUnderstandingOf OBJ_C];</p><p>$phpKnowledge = ($this-&gt;required() === true);</p><p>var experience:ASExperience = new&nbsp;</p><p>Object(language:"actionscript", experienceLevel:"high") as ASExperience;</p><p>SELECT * FROM all_applicants WHERE expertise IS LIKE "%SQL";</p><ul><li>Multiple years experience in a fast paced development environment (developing a sweet beer pong shot, though awesome, doesn’t count)</li><li>Extensive Experience With Relational Databases (not relationship databases, OK, cupid?)</li><li>A personality that jives with ours. &nbsp;We make games, so having fun is a job REQUIREMENT.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What You Can Expect From Us</strong></p><div><ul><li>We’ll give you the chance to work on one or multiple social titles, including Platoonz, a casual game of war, Zombie Misfits, or as-yet-undisclosed projects.</li><li>A cool office environment right in the heart of downtown London.</li><li>Competitive salaries based on individual experience.</li><li>Not one, but TWO totally awesome office dogs that will brighten your day</li><li>The opportunity to lord over your friends and relatives that yes, you make video games, and yes, it IS as cool as they think it is.</li></ul></div><p>Interested?</p><p>Email: jobs@anticentertainment.com</p></p> 1261 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:17:40 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-intermediate-application-developer-0 <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/trojan%20technologies.JPG" width="301" height="93" /></p><p><strong>PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p>This Intermediate IS Application Developer position, as a member of the IS Application Development team, is&nbsp;responsible for the support, development and implementation of software solutions to meet business requirements.</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><p>DESIGN AND DEVELOP SOFTWARE</p><ul><li>Deliver solutions using appropriate development practices and standards.</li><li>Data Modeling.</li><li>Develop test plans.</li><li>Test software, including unit testing, system testing, integration testing and facilitate user&nbsp;acceptance testing.</li><li>Software installation and implementation.</li><li>System integrations</li><li>Prepare and maintain documentation for all work activities and programs.</li><li>Maintain system tables, ensuring data integrity.</li></ul><p><strong>PERFORM PRODUCTION SUPPORT</strong></p><ul><li>Investigate and analyze problems.</li><li>Support, maintain and document existing applications.</li><li>Determine problem and resolution.</li><li>Implement solutions.</li><li>Provide technical support and application investigation.</li></ul><p>PROVIDE CUSTOMER SUPPORT</p><ul><li>Develop ad hoc reports.</li><li>Answer questions.</li><li>Assist in training as part of system implementation.</li><li>Documentation</li></ul><p><strong>BACKGROUND AND SKILLS</strong></p><ul><li>Strong customer service skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem solving skills as well as attention to detail.</li><li>Microsoft .NET experience (2 years), ASP.NET, VB.NET and HTML knowledge required.</li><li>Knowledge and use of .NET controls and object-orientated programming concepts.</li><li>Experience with MS SQL relational databases with an emphasis on stored procedures.</li><li>Must possess experience with a wide variety of desktop software including Windows XP, MS Office.</li><li>Strong skills in programming, database languages, and database principles.</li></ul><p>The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of&nbsp;the job described. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.</p><p>If interested in this position, please forward your resume to www.trojanuv.com. Deadline for submission of&nbsp;resumes: October 11, 2011.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1259 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:49:38 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/successful-branding-connect-your-audience <p><p>Understanding your audience is key to creating a brand that resonates with the people you want to reach.</p><p>Part 1 - Lean Branding: Positioning your early-stage company for success - highlighting branding essentials for start-ups and social enterprises in the early stages of development.&nbsp;</p><p>Part 2 - What’s Your Story? Branding your start-up to connect with your target - how to develop a compelling story that builds on your value proposition and positioning.&nbsp;</p> 1255 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:45:37 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/how-open-source-can-ensure-success-technology-start-ups <p><p>Come find out about the winning impact open source has had on technology start-ups.</p><p>A case study of a successful open source analytic database company will examine:</p><ul><li>how and why the company decided to go open source</li><li>the plan and execution of the launch</li><li>critical success factors and tips</li><li>how open source influenced sales, pricing, product development, service and deliver, global distribution</li></ul><p>For more details and to register: http://www.marsdd.com/events/details/how-open-source-can-ensure-success-for-technology-start-ups/</p></p> 1254 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:43:42 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/rise-business-user-enterprise-it-and-effect-consumerization <div><div>On Tuesday, October 18th, MaRS will be hosting a breakfast panel that will examine how consumerization is changing enterprise IT. 1253 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:32:27 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/business-excellence-series-demystifying-global-business-risk <p>If you are a Canadian company looking to grow and expand internationally, this is a must see workshop!&nbsp; Join experts from Western Union Business Solutions, Export Development Canada (EDC), and MNP LLP for the dissection and analysis of a Canadian business case study.</p><p><strong>Speakers:</strong></p><ul><li>Karl Schamotta, Senior Market Strategist - Western Union Business Solutions</li><li>Scott Rasenberg, Taxation Partner - MNP LLP</li><li>Cam Ellis, Senior Account Manager, Commercial Markets - Export Development Canada (EDC)</li></ul><p><strong>Topics</strong>:&nbsp;</p> 1251 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:17:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/bloggerpodcaster-meetup-geek-dinner-2 <p>If you have a blog, podcast, or anything else involved with the Internets this is the group for you. Even if you don't but are curious about getting your feet wet in the social media community this if for you too. We're more then happy to answer questions and help you get started.&nbsp;</p><p>Our group is quite diverse, we have designers, musicians, coders, teachers, cubical jockeys, journalists, and more. Not just limited to people in London either, people from as far as Toronto and Kitchener attend regularly.&nbsp;</p> 1143 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:16:45 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/bloggerpodcaster-meetup-geek-dinner-1 <p>If you have a blog, podcast, or anything else involved with the Internets this is the group for you. Even if you don't but are curious about getting your feet wet in the social media community this if for you too. We're more then happy to answer questions and help you get started.&nbsp;</p><p>Our group is quite diverse, we have designers, musicians, coders, teachers, cubical jockeys, journalists, and more. Not just limited to people in London either, people from as far as Toronto and Kitchener attend regularly.&nbsp;</p> 1142 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:26:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/dig-london <p>&nbsp;</p><p><p>The Digital Interactive Game and Web Conference (DIG) provides a forum for Canada’s leading game developers, web developers, publishers, technology companies, and service providers to connect, learn, and share ideas.</p><p>We feature keynote addresses from iconic brands, thoughtful panel discussions, some new ideas and a great networking venue.</p><p>DIGx provides a space for attendees to relax and play some games, examine some technology, and just have fun.</p> 1250 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:24:11 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-announces-coti-2-scientific-results-accepted-presentation-influent <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/COTI_small_web_0.gif" width="162" height="92" /></p><p>LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 5, 2011) - Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX VENTURE:COT) announced today that a scientific abstract about its lead oncology compound, COTI-2, has been accepted for presentation at the upcoming scientific conference, Discovery on Target: Emerging Targets for the Kinase Inhibitor Pipeline. The presentation entitled COTI-2: A highly effective and selective modulator of Akt/Akt2 protein levels and phospho-activation for the treatment of susceptible human cancers will be presented by Dr. Wayne Danter, COTI's CEO and CSO. This conference is being held November 2-4, 2011 in Boston, MA.</p><p>"The acceptance of our abstract indicates an eagerness on the part of the oncology community to learn more about our promising COTI-2 program," said Dr. Danter. "This upcoming presentation will afford us the opportunity to showcase to key influencers from many partnering organizations the science behind COTI-2, including the most recent data confirming that Akt/Akt2 are key cellular targets for COTI-2. It also serves as further validation for the ability of our proprietary artificial intelligence system, CHEMSAS®, to generate important drug candidates."</p><p>COTI-2 is the most advanced compound in COTI's drug development pipeline and is the first to have been discovered by the CHEMSAS® process. COTI-2's specific cellular targeting, low toxicity, and proven efficacy support a potentially dramatic change in the treatment of cancers that over express Akt/Akt2. Over expression of Akt/Akt2 is common in a broad range of human cancers, including ovarian, endometrial, pancreatic, breast, colorectal and lung. The percent of tumors with active Akt/Akt2 range from 20% to 100% depending on the cancer type.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1249 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:26:44 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-junior-spanish-translator <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/autodata_logo_stacked.jpg" width="250" height="219" /></p><p>Our employees are a team of people with a diversity of skills, knowledge and expertise. As one of North America’s market leaders in vehicle data aggregation, syndication, technology and custom solutions; we do this through a rewarding environment and in an atmosphere of continuous improvement. Autodata Solutions meets the challenges of the marketplace by fostering innovation, continually improving our products, services and culture and utilizing the latest technology where possible. Find out more at: http://www.autodatasolutions.com/</p><p><strong>Junior Spanish Translator&nbsp;</strong></p><p>This position is responsible for developing and maintaining the Autodata Spanish Language Database with accuracy and appropriate meaning. This position will require translation of data and software terminology.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities &amp; Measures:</strong></p><ul><li>Read, Write and understand English copy within the Translation Department</li><li>Work with other Spanish Translators to develop an understanding of context, subject-matter</li><li>Identify and enter Spanish phrases that are equivalent to English phrases</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Factors/Measures:</strong></p><ul><li>English text meaning can be easily validated</li><li>Proper English word usage and grammar is identified</li><li>List phrases in&nbsp;</li><li>Check for accuracy</li><li>Check meanings for validity</li><li>Reviews Spanish database to ensure appropriate meanings and accuracy of translations</li><li>Follows the process to enter information, with the correct formatting</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Skills/Traits/Education/Experience Required:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong English and Spanish skills (both written and oral)</li><li>Understanding of computer systems and databases</li><li>Advanced typing skills</li><li>Solid understanding of the goals of the department</li><li>Proven performance history, reliable and dedicated to getting the job done</li><li>Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously</li><li>Exceptionally self-motivated, self-directed and detail oriented</li><li>Ability to learn quickly, ask questions for clairty and follow up on&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent documentation, interview and diplomacy skills</li><li>Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines</li><li>Minimum 2-3 yrs experience working in an office role with other people</li><li>PC skills and hands-on experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Access</li></ul><p>If you are interested in these positions; email us a copy of your resume and your salary expectations. Please specify the job title in the subject line of your email to: recruiting@autodata.net</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1246 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:58:08 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/everything-you-ever-wanted-know-about-podcasting <p>Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Podcasting</p> <p>Featuring guest speaker: Mathew Hoy</p> <p><strong>About Mathew Hoy</strong></p> 1244 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:32:27 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/lawson-research-shows-canadians-don%E2%80%99t-believe-their-eyes <p><p>LONDON, ON - Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Although it can be treated, new research shows Canadians may not be doing enough to protect themselves. According to a new study by Lawson Health Research Institute’s Dr. Cindy Hutnik, many Canadian glaucoma patients are not screened until the disease has reached moderate or advanced stages.</p><p>Glaucoma is known as the "silent thief of sight." It slowly and irreversibly destroys the optic nerve – so slowly, in fact, that many people don’t realize they have glaucoma until it reaches advanced stages. To maintain eye health, preventive screening is vital. Yet despite a spectrum of known risk factors, it appears many Canadians are not checking for them.</p><p>In a multi-centre study, Hutnik and her colleagues examined the risk factors shared by 404 newly diagnosed patients across 18 Canadian locations. Each was assessed for demographic information, medical history, and ocular family history, as well as a complete eye exam. Results were largely consistent with the international standards, confirming older age, structural abnormalities and deterioration, and high intraocular pressure as leading glaucoma risk factors. In a surprising twist, however, 48% of these new diagnoses – nearly half – were already at moderate to advanced stages.</p><p>It is not clear why Canadians are not screening for glaucoma earlier. Researchers suspect the slow disease progression may not project the same urgency as, for example, a broken limb. The additional cost of screening, which is not covered by OHIP, may also be a deterrent. Researchers have even suggested that available screening measures may not be sensitive enough to detect the complex spectrum of risk factors at early stages. While investigation continues, Dr. Hutnik urges Canadians to keep a close eye on the situation.</p><p>“Almost half to two-thirds of your optic nerve is dead before you even get a visual field defect,” she explains. “If you’re late getting your clinical screening test, the nerve has been dying for a long time and once it’s dead, it’s dead. You can only prevent it from getting worse.”</p><p>Dr. Hutnik is an Associate Scientist at Lawson’s Centre for Clinical Investigation and Therapeutics, and a Physician at the Ivey Eye Institute at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. She is also a Professor in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Pathology at The University of Western Ontario, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemistry &amp; Biochemistry and the University of Windsor.</p><p>Funding for the study was provided by Pfizer Canada Inc.</p></p> 1243 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:05:49 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-sales-planning-specialist <p style="text-align: center;"><br /><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/autodata_logo_stacked.jpg" width="250" height="219" /></p><p><strong>Imagine… Create… Innovate…</strong></p><p>Take Autodata Solutions and our clients to the next level. Work with us to translate our client’s business needs and objectives into creative solutions. Make an impact on our organization’s evolution and partner with our high profile clients. Our employees are a team of people with a diversity of skills, knowledge and expertise. As one of North America’s market leaders in vehicle data aggregation, syndication, technology and custom solutions; we do this through a rewarding environment and in an atmosphere of continuous improvement. Autodata Solutions meets the challenges of the marketplace by fostering innovation, continually improving our products, services and culture and utilizing the latest technology where possible. Find out more at: http://www.autodatasolutions.com/</p><p><strong>Are you up to the challenge?</strong></p><p>In this role, the Sales Planning Specialist has the chance to work and interact with clients that are a part the top Fortune 500 companies in the world. Your superior marketing sales and OEM experience will help you assist in the development, design and implementation of customized incentive and spending reports for Autodata’s clients. &nbsp;The Sales Planning Group is a part of an ever growing company with prosperity of fresh knowledge opportunity in this emerging department.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><p>Sales Planning</p><ul><li>Perform financial analysis of automotive incentive programs and maintain customized incentive reports for OEM sales, marketing and finance clients</li><li>Create different analytical reports appropriate to client needs</li><li>Identify business and product opportunities by maintaining an expert knowledge of the competition</li></ul><p>Consulting Services (Client Management)</p><ul><li>Build, maintain and develop relationships with potential and existing clients</li><li>Consult and work with OEM and other clients such as fleet companies and value-added resellers on various automotive incentive projects and queries</li><li>Work with OEM marketing, sales and finance departments to support various initiatives</li><li>Communicate and resolve client issues</li></ul><p>Subject Matter Expert</p><ul><li>Provide support and subject matter expertise to sales and solution support teams around sales initiatives</li><li>Assist with internal project initiatives as needed</li><li>Provide support and subject matter expertise for external projects</li></ul><p>Successful candidates will be…</p><ul><li>Experienced in analyzing automotive incentives and creating monthly payments</li><li>Either an F&amp;I Specialist or have related OEM corporate experience (with a minimum of 5 years)</li><li>A post-secondary graduate in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Understanding in &nbsp;the different needs of OEM marketing, sales and finance&nbsp;</li><li>A superior communicator, analytical, evaluative, and have problem-solving abilities</li><li>Exceptionally self-motivated, directed, and detail-oriented</li><li>Able to set and manage priorities judiciously</li><li>Able to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams</li><li>Understanding of project management principles</li></ul><p>If you are interested in these positions; email us a copy of your resume and your salary expectations. Please specify the job title in the subject line of your email to: recruiting@autodata.net</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1242 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:41:36 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-intermediate-application-developer <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/trojan%20technologies.JPG" width="301" height="93" /></p><p>This Intermediate IS Application Developer position, as a member of the IS Application Development team, is responsible for the support, development and implementation of software solutions to meet business requirements.</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><p>1. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; DESIGN AND DEVELOP SOFTWARE</p><ul><li>Deliver solutions using appropriate development practices and standards.</li><li>Data Modeling.</li><li>Develop test plans.</li><li>Test software, including unit testing, system testing, integration testing and facilitate user acceptance testing.</li><li>Software installation and implementation.</li><li>System integrations</li><li>Prepare and maintain documentation for all work activities and programs.</li><li>Maintain system tables, ensuring data integrity.</li></ul><p>2. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; PERFORM PRODUCTION SUPPORT</p><ul><li>Investigate and analyze problems.</li><li>Support, maintain and document existing applications.</li><li>Determine problem and resolution.</li><li>Implement solutions.</li><li>Provide technical support and application investigation.</li></ul><p>3. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; PROVIDE CUSTOMER SUPPORT</p><ul><li>Develop ad hoc reports.</li><li>Answer questions.</li><li>Assist in training as part of system implementation.</li><li>Documentation</li></ul><p><strong>BACKGROUND AND SKILLS</strong></p><ul><li>Strong customer service skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem solving skills as well as attention to detail.</li><li>Microsoft .NET experience (2 years), ASP.NET, VB.NET and HTML knowledge required.</li><li>Knowledge and use of .NET controls and object-orientated programming concepts.</li><li>Experience with MS SQL relational databases with an emphasis on stored procedures.</li><li>Must possess experience with a wide variety of desktop software including Windows XP, MS Office.</li><li>Strong skills in programming, database languages, and database principles.</li></ul><p>The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job described. &nbsp;Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.</p><p>Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply via our website at www.trojanuv.com. &nbsp;We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. &nbsp;No phone calls please.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1241 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:58:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/coresolutions-software-software-developer-0 <p><p>CoreSolutions Software has been providing database and web development services to our customers across North America and around the world since 1989. &nbsp;For over 20 years our customers have been taking advantage of our expertise in database design and software development, using tools such as FileMaker Pro, PHP and MySQL. &nbsp;Our team of experienced and knowledgeable certified developers strive to provide our customers with the best solutions for their organizations by keeping up-to-date on the industries’ latest technologies.</p><p>This is an opportunity for you to work for an organization that is held in high esteem by all of its customers, and where your positive contribution will be valued. &nbsp;We offer excellent working conditions in a small office environment, a comprehensive orientation and training period, a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package and three weeks’ vacation.</p><p><strong>THE POSITION SUMMARY:</strong></p><p>We have an immediate opening for A Software Developer. &nbsp; As the successful candidate you will be an innovator, able to develop, deliver and enhance our world class product offerings. &nbsp;You will be self motivated, able to work on your own with minimal supervision. &nbsp; You are able to provide strong client support, strong analytical skills, attention to detail and an excellent problem solver. &nbsp;You will have excellent technical ability ensuring the delivery of hands-on solutions to varied information technology related problems.</p><p><strong>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Be instrumental in the innovation and development of product enhancements.</li><li>Design, develop, test and document custom web based applications.</li><li>Support project management through accurate time estimates.</li><li>Have strong communication skills, both written and oral.</li><li>Have the ability to identify risks in the development of product enhancements.</li><li>Support sales and marketing in delivery of product demonstrations.</li><li>Work in a professional team oriented environment where you are able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:</strong></p><ul><li>The successful candidate must have &nbsp;experience in developing web applications and database design.</li><li>Post secondary education in Software &nbsp;Development.</li><li>Strong experience in PHP is Mandatory.</li><li>Experience in .NET is desired.</li><li>Experience in HTML, mySQL and Microsoft SQL will be given preference.</li><li>Experience with user interface design.</li><li>Experience with current windows operating systems and office products.</li><li>FileMaker and Apple OS experience an asset.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey issues and complex concepts at various levels within an organization</li></ul><p>If you have the skills outlined above and want to be part of a growing and dynamic team please forward your cover letter, resume and salary expectations to careers@coresolutions.ca</p><p>CoreSolutions retains all applications on file. If you have applied &nbsp;for any role within the last 6 months, please do not forward on your resume &nbsp;to us. &nbsp;We will contact you should we wish to meet with you.</p></p> 1240 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:01:07 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/step-networks-software-developer <p>&nbsp;</p><p>STEP Networks is a quickly growing software development company providing services using .NET (C#, VB.NET), C/C++, Java, and PHP on Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, &amp; iPhone OS.&nbsp;</p><p>For additional company information please visit our web site at http://www.stepnetworks.com/.</p><p><strong>Job Title - Software Developer</strong></p><p>STEP Networks is seeking a Software Developer with proven skills in the development of various applications to work with our development team in London, Ontario.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Preparing developer and deployment documentation for application components</li><li>Problem solving code level and configuration issues</li><li>Interacting with development teams</li><li>Participating in design sessions and code reviews</li></ul><p><strong>The ideal candidate will have:</strong></p><ul><li>A minimum of 1 year related development experience</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills</li><li>Strong verbal and written English communication skills</li><li>The ability to work well in a team environment</li><li>Strong problem solving skills</li><li>An intelligent mind</li><li>An eagerness to excel</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills</strong></p><ul><li>C#</li><li>ASP.NET</li><li>JavaScript</li><li>Web UI Development (HTML, CSS)</li><li>SQL development (stored procedures and db design)</li></ul><p><strong>Favorable Skills</strong></p><ul><li>C/C++</li><li>Java</li><li>Microsoft SQL Server</li><li>MySQL</li><li>PHP</li><li>Linux</li><li>Mac OS X</li><li>Android</li><li>iPhone OS</li></ul><p>Please send your resume and salary expectations to employment@stepnetworks.com</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1239 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:53:55 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/carproof-software-development-manager <p><p>CarProof, a London, Ontario company, was started in 2000 and has been growing ever&nbsp;since. We are a web-based Canadian vehicle history reporting service providing detailed real-time data on used vehicles from Canada and the U.S. Our reports are used by thousands of&nbsp;dealers, all of the major automotive manufacturers for their off-lease and/or certified pre-owned&nbsp;programs, government institutions, auctions, lenders, insurance companies, law enforcement&nbsp;and consumers all across Canada.</p><p>CarProof earned the distinct honour of being ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50&nbsp;Ranking in 2009 as the 4th fastest growing technology company in Canada and was again&nbsp;ranked in the 50 fastest growing technology companies in 2010.</p><p>As a result of its industry leadership, CarProof is promoted by a host of industry partners&nbsp;including CAA, Kijiji, and Auto Trader. CarProof is also the sole supplier of vehicle history&nbsp;reports to both Manheim Canada and the ADESA Canada auctions for all of their U.S. import&nbsp;vehicles and arbitrations.</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, CarProof is excited to announce the new position of&nbsp;Software Development Manager.</p><p>We are looking for a dynamic self-starter to join our team as a Software Development&nbsp;Manager. The successful candidate for this position is someone who has achieved a post-secondary education in Computer Science, has a positive attitude, possesses strong&nbsp;programming/technical computer skills (C#, ASP.NET, Visual Studio), and has leadership&nbsp;experience. Good written and oral communication skills are essential..</p><p>In addition to the above, interested candidates must be able to articulate effectively,&nbsp;maintain composure and act as trouble-shooters who are passionate about finding solutions&nbsp;to problems. We need someone who thrives on providing quality customer service and&nbsp;satisfaction to our other teams (IT Infrastructure, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Admin).</p><p>This full-time position is based in CarProof’s London, Ontario head office and compensation&nbsp;includes base salary commensurate with experience, performance bonuses and health/dental&nbsp;benefits.</p><p><strong>Education and experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education in computer science</li><li>Strong programming and technical computer skills in C#, ASP.NET and Visual Studio</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li></ul><p><strong>Key Competencies and Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of C# programming experience</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Superior organizational and planning skills</li><li>Very adept at problem analysis and the problem solving</li><li>Great team player as well as being able to work alone with no need for micro-management</li></ul><p>CarProof’s core values are based upon honesty, integrity, a passion for growth and an&nbsp;absolute belief in the power of teamwork. The successful candidate will share these values.</p><p>For further information, please visit us online at: www.carproof.com. If you are interested in&nbsp;applying for this position please send an email, along with your resume and salary&nbsp;expectations to: hr@carproof.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however only&nbsp;those selected for an interview will be contacted. CarProof is an equal opportunity employer.</p></p> 1238 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:40:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/carproof-account-manager-inside-sales <p>&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;</p><p>Are you a consultative person who enjoys the win of the sale? Are you an authentic,&nbsp;genuine person who thrives in a team-based environment? If so, consider applying for the role&nbsp;of Account Manager- Inside Sales at CarProof.</p><p><strong>Company Profile:</strong></p><p>CarProof, a London, Ontario company, was started in 2000 and has been growing ever&nbsp;since. We are a web-based Canadian vehicle history reporting service providing detailed real-time data on used vehicles from the U.S and Canada. Our reports are used by thousands of&nbsp;dealers, all of the major automotive manufacturers for their off-lease and/or certified pre-owned&nbsp;programs, government institutions, auctions, lenders, insurance companies, law enforcement&nbsp;and consumers all across Canada.</p><p>CarProof earned the distinct honour of being ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50&nbsp;Ranking in 2009 as the 4th fastest growing technology company in Canada and was again&nbsp;ranked in the 50 fastest growing technology companies in 2010.</p><p>As a result of its industry leadership, CarProof is promoted by a host of industry partners&nbsp;including CAA, Kijiji, and Auto Trader. CarProof is also the sole supplier of vehicle history&nbsp;reports to both Manheim Canada and the ADESA Canada auctions for all of their U.S. import&nbsp;vehicles and arbitrations.</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the VP, Dealer Sales, CarProof is excited to announce the new position of&nbsp;Account Manager- Inside Sales. Interested candidates must be team oriented with an&nbsp;outgoing personality who excels at sales and customer service over the phone. They&nbsp;must be able to act as trouble-shooters who are passionate about finding solutions to&nbsp;problems and who thrive on providing exceptional customer service. This full-time position&nbsp;is based in CarProof’s London, Ontario head office and compensation includes base salary&nbsp;commensurate with experience, performance bonuses and health/dental benefits.</p><p><strong>Education and experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>Prior sales experience required, ideally at least 1 year if successful inside sales&nbsp;experience</li><li>It would be an asset to be fully bilingual, but this is not a requirement</li><li>A proven background demonstrating your competitive nature</li><li>Proven track record demonstrating a will to win</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li></ul><p>CarProof’s core values are based upon honesty, integrity, a passion for growth and an&nbsp;absolute belief in the power of teamwork. The successful candidate will share these values.</p><p>For further information, please visit us online at: www.carproof.com. If you are interested in&nbsp;applying for this position, please send an email, along with your resume and salary&nbsp;expectations to: hr@carproof.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however only&nbsp;those selected for an interview will be contacted. CarProof is an equal opportunity employer.</p> 1237 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:54:15 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/breakfast-club-challenges-multi-location-business <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner.gif" width="500" height="139" /></p><p><strong>Breakfast Club #1&nbsp;Your Technology: "Challenges of a Multi-Location Business</strong></p> <p>Join Chris Millar of Primus Business Solutions to explore the challenges and potential solutions for companies with multiple offices or off-site workplaces.&nbsp;Starting with the basics of what factors you need to consider with centralized servers and systems, Chris will also explore key issues such as costs, remote security, and consistent performance.</p> 1236 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:29:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/business-intelligence-tour <p>Business Intelligence, using data to make better decisions, is driving an unprecedented competitive edge for companies worldwide. Join us on the Business Intelligence Tour to learn how you can harness it to deliver tailored insights to your business users anywhere, anytime. It empowers business users with self-service, custom data and analysis, while ensuring centralized IT manageability and control.</p><p><br /><strong>Learn how your organization can take advantage of Business Intelligence to:</strong></p> 1235 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:49:36 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/bridges-better-business-2011 <p>An interactive approach to addressing the various issues and challenges business owners experience.</p><p>Hosted annually by the Small Business Centre, this unique forum brings together businesses in various stages of development for an open exchange of ideas, advice, and feedback through the guidance of facilitators and mentors.&nbsp; </p> 1234 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:01:40 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/fund-it-brand-it-sell-it <p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is your opportunity to attend a premier 3-step workshop developed specifically for small businesses like yours. Discover and benefit from the latest tools and strategies to help you fund, brand and increase sales. Connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs and be inspired by our featured speakers in a professional setting.</p> 1233 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:56:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/info-tech-research-group-salesforce-developer <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Info-Tech%20Research%20Group%20Logo.JPG" width="250" height="85" /></p><p>Info-Tech provides research and advice to information technology (IT) professionals. Our research provides step-by-step solutions which help IT professionals get their jobs done in an industry that is constantly changing.</p><p>We have been named one of the 50 Best Workplaces in Canada in 2007, 2009 and 2010 by Canadian Business magazine, and we have grown quickly by attracting some of the brightest minds in the IT industry.</p><p>The Software Developer's role is to design, execute, assess, and troubleshoot software programs and applications. This includes configuring, coding, developing, and documenting software specifications throughout the project life cycle. The Software Developer will also oversee system start ups in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide support to other departments where required.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with analysts and designers in the development and initiation of new software programs and applications.</li><li>Research, document, and implement program requirements and specifications.</li><li>Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications.</li><li>Oversee the quality assurance of program logic, data processing, and error resolution.</li><li>Run and monitor performance tests on new and existing software for the purposes of correcting mistakes, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.</li><li>Administer diagnostic analysis of test results and deliver solutions to critical areas.</li><li>Develop an awareness of programming and design alternatives.</li><li>Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application development best practices.</li><li>Gather statistics and Prepare and write reports on the status of the programming process for discussion with management and/or team members.</li><li>Determine, develop, and maintain user manuals and guidelines.</li><li>Install software products for end users as required.</li><li>Liaise with company's software and hardware suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems or emergencies.</li><li>Liaise with network administrators, systems analysts, programmers, and other software engineers to resolve any defects in products or company systems.</li><li>Take an active role in cross-departmental projects when needed.</li><li>Write and/or delete programming script to enhance functionality and/or appearance of company Web site and Web applications as necessary.</li><li>Direct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.</li><li>Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades for optimal performance of company workstations.</li><li>Interact regularly with managers, clients, vendors, and agencies to field queries and questions.</li><li>Train, manage and provide guidance to junior software development staff.</li></ul><p><strong>Position Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Four-year college diploma or university degree in software engineering or computer science, and/or 5 years equivalent work experience.</li><li>Technically fluent in APEX &amp; VisualForce programming languages.</li><li>Extensive experience with SalesForce.com administration</li><li>Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies.</li><li>Hands-on software troubleshooting experience.</li><li>Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.</li><li>Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.</li><li>Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Adept at conducting research into software-related issues and products.</li><li>Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>Customer service skills an asset.</li><li>Highly logical.</li><li>Highly self motivated and directed.</li><li>Keen attention to detail.</li><li>Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.</li></ul><p><strong>Work Conditions</strong></p><ul><li>Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlines.</li><li>Sitting for extended periods of time.</li><li>Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects.</li><li>Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and&nbsp;</li><li>Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site software installation and system startups.</li></ul><p><a href="http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/13398248">Apply Online</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1232 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:49:06 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/td-bank-financial-group-it-project-manager <p><p>TD is a great organization powered by great people who want to make a difference every day. Our over 81,000 employees world-wide are a big part of what makes TD stand out from any other organization. Every day, we deliver legendary customer and client experiences to our approximately 19 million customers. We're an award-winning organization that reinvests constantly to ensure future growth.</p><p>We're recognized as an extraordinary place to work that embraces diversity, where everyone is respected and valued. TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches, with many exciting and challenging career opportunities in our four key businesses:</p><ul><li>Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking - including TD Canada Trust and TD Insurance</li><li>Wealth Management - including TD Waterhouse and an investment in TD Ameritrade</li><li>U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking - including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank</li><li>Wholesale Banking - including TD Securities</li></ul><p><strong>Department Overview</strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity exists to join the Retail Sales (C3) team within TD Canada Trust Technology Solutions as an IT Project Manager. The nature of our applications (C3, Core POP, Core Account, C3 Flexi, Branch Banking) result in interaction with almost every line of business within the bank. This fact allows us to get involved in varied, challenging, and high exposure projects. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and facilitating the career paths of our team members.</p><p>We provide the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, to work with interesting technologies, and to work with a team that is all about people and career development.</p><p>Take on the opportunity to expand your knowledge and work in a challenging software development environment. Apply today!</p><p>This position is located at our London, Ontario office. There is no relocation assistance available.</p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>As an IT Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Managing of all aspects of Retail Sales projects.&nbsp;</li><li>Creating SDLC / PMLC documentation (e.g. Detailed Project plan, IAD logs, etc.)</li><li>Working with business partners, development team, and testing team to deliver solutions to and meet the approved scope, cost, schedule, and quality for the project.&nbsp;</li><li>Creating accurate and realistic resource plans. Tracking the project to the associated financial forecasts.&nbsp;</li><li>Providing effective and timely communications to the business partner, key stakeholders and the project team.&nbsp;</li><li>Status reporting, project change control, continual risk/issue assessment/ management, and escalation/resolution, are essential.&nbsp;</li><li>Devoting attention to detail while maintaining the big picture of the application and the business.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintaining an understanding of business directions, technology developments and industry trends.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborating with the management team to ensure resourcing requirements are up to date and that staff members are being given the appropriate opportunities.&nbsp;</li><li>Coaching and mentoring staff members to contribute to their continual growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Job Requirements</strong></p><p>Specific Education Requirements / Accreditations:</p><ul><li>College diploma or Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.</li><li>Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be an asset.</li></ul><p>Qualifications/Skills/Experience:</p><ul><li>5+ years' solutions delivery experience with large application systems.&nbsp;</li><li>Awareness of or experience with distributed and/or mainframe platform technologies&nbsp;</li><li>3+ years' proven project management experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Hands on development experience / background would be an asset</li><li>Financial institution or similar experience would be an asset</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>TD Bank Financial Group values and is committed to diversity in its workforce.&nbsp;</p><p>We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.</p><p>Please <a href="http://client.njoyn.com/TD/XWEB/Xweb.asp?tbtoken=bF5RSx5YDVAHZgF5TSFUFk9NeG0taVVecVBMW1kFDHkpXDZqXTcSdBYDckwYGhxVTHBsF3U%3D&amp;chk=dFlbQBJR&amp;CLID=97508&amp;PAGE=JOBDETAILS&amp;JOBID=J0911-0145&amp;BRID=23646" target="_blank">click here</a> to apply on-line.</p></p> 1231 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:25:45 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-project-manager-0 <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/autodata_logo_stacked.jpg" width="200" height="175" /></p><p>In this high profile position, you will be responsible for the on time, on budget, quality delivery of Autodata's solutions. Your superior interpersonal skills will enable you to motivate and direct activities of developers, as well as negotiate deadlines and manage expectations between management and the customer. You are well versed in the details of PMBOK and have completed or are eligible for PMP certification.</p><p>You are a technical project manager with 5-7 years experience in managing multiple, complex systems integration projects and have a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. You are meticulously organized, are detail oriented to a fault and have proven coaching abilities which enable you to be instrumental in improving the organization’s project delivery capabilities.</p><p>You have a passion for both technology and business, and love the thrill of combining these two to deliver value for your customers, and drive project success for your company. Your experience in the automotive industry would put you head and shoulders above the rest.</p><p>Ideally, you are a university Computer Science grad, who has spent a good part of your career immersed in a web development environment. You thrive on developing strong team focus, and on challenging smart people to excel. You also enjoy working directly with senior management at the customer level, and have a knack for highlighting the business benefits of complex technical projects in plain English.</p><p>Sell us hard in your cover letter. Convince us you live to manage complex technology projects and will fit well into our organization. Show us that you are also one of the best. We hire only smart, entrepreneurial, passionate people who have an irrepressible drive to succeed, have fun and earn a competitive compensation package.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>If you are interested in this position, please email us a copy of your resume and cover letter to: recruiting@autodatasolutions.com</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1230 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:01:00 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/info-tech-research-group-sales-administrator <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Info-Tech%20Research%20Group%20Logo.JPG" width="300" height="102" /></p><p>Info-Tech Research Group is searching for Sales Administrator who thrives in a fast paced and energetic sales environment supporting our growing sales department. This Administrator will also be responsible for making sure incoming calls are answered promptly and professionally, and are directed to the appropriate person or department. This person will be responsible for balancing projects, customer service and administrative responsibilities.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Your Responsibilities Will Include:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Sales Administration&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Processing sales&nbsp;</li><li>Creation of new customer accounts&nbsp;</li><li>Sales verification and account administration&nbsp;</li><li>Clear CRM knowledge and usability&nbsp;</li><li>Daily administration of accounts in our CRM system&nbsp;</li><li>Support and fulfill requests from the sales department&nbsp;</li><li>Special projects&nbsp;</li><li>Cross training with the administrative department&nbsp;</li></ul><p>General Administration&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Manage a multi-line telephone and, at times, cover reception area&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure incoming calls are answered promptly and professionally&nbsp;</li><li>Efficiently direct calls to the appropriate individuals&nbsp;</li><li>Filling in for other Administrators when needed&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Desired Skills &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>Experience and knowledge with Salesforce.com preferred&nbsp;</li><li>Administrative experience/data entry&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to multi-task and prioritize&nbsp;</li><li>Outstanding professionalism and unfailing motivation&nbsp;</li><li>Strong analytical capability&nbsp;</li><li>Resourcefulness&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to solve problems and work independently&nbsp;</li><li>Strong time management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines&nbsp;</li><li>Previous experience in a project-oriented role&nbsp;</li><li>Post-secondary College Diploma or University Degree a definite asset&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to provide exemplary customer service&nbsp;</li><li>Strong knowledge of software such as MS Word and MS Excel&nbsp;</li></ul><div>Apply via <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&amp;jobId=1980072&amp;srchIndex=2">LinkedIn</a></div><p>&nbsp;</p> 1229 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:46:57 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-solution-analyst <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/autodata_logo_stacked.jpg" width="200" height="175" /></p><p>The Solution Analyst is responsible for ensuring and leading the effective application of Autodata’s solutions and technology to business problems and opportunities – whether ours or our client’s. Solution Analysts work closely with our sales team and clients to elicit, analyze, specify and validate the business and functional requirements of projects and users and ensure these are clear so Autodata systems architects’ and technical leads can then build a final plan and technology solution. &nbsp;This may be accomplished through consulting interviews and a variety of Use Case models or modeling tools.&nbsp;</p><p>Additionally, Solution Analysts will apply proven communication, analytical, problem-solving and project management/coordination skills to help support the development process and ensure that project deliverables are met according to specifications. On smaller projects, the Solution Analyst may act as PM or assume some project coordinator activities through the development lifecycle. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES &amp; MEASURES:</strong></p><p>The Responsibility levels (% time focus) of this role may vary from individual to individual depending on company needs and candidate backgrounds. For example, some Solution Analysts may never Project Manage and others many do so 50% of their time.</p><p>1. &nbsp;Presales Activities &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>possess a working knowledge of Autodata’s capabilities and processes&nbsp;</li><li>work with sales organization and clients to understand client needs, vision, project scope and design solutions&nbsp;</li><li>As needed, created high level requirements documents appropriate to the sales phase and strategy &nbsp;</li><li>assist with responses to client proposal requests (RFIs and RFPs)</li><li>in the absence of a Delivery Manager/Director, create SOWs&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Key Success Factors/Measures:</p><ul><li>timeliness of work</li><li>depth of analysis appropriate to project needs/scope</li><li>feedback from sales organization and clients on consulting and communication skills&nbsp;</li></ul><p>2. &nbsp; &nbsp; Requirements Creation &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>once the project is sold and moves into detail design phase, collaborate with the Solution Consulting team, Architects and project sponsors to clarify/refine project scope and vision</li><li>clearly identify project stakeholders and establish user classes as well as their characteristics.</li><li>identify and establish scope and parameters of requirements analysis in order to define impact, outcome criteria, and measure-taking actions.</li><li>conduct interviews and product analysis to gather quality user requirements via workshops, questionnaires, surveys, site visits, workflow storyboards, use cases, scenarios and other methods.</li><li>with our creative team and user specialists, lead usability perspective of the project - complete usability assessments, walkthroughs, learning system</li><li>translate conceptual user requirements into functional requirements in a clear manner that is comprehensible to developers/project team</li><li>create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to developers and/or the project team</li><li>work with stakeholders and project team to prioritize collected requirements</li><li>where necessary, develop prototypes of interfaces and attributes based on findings</li><li>analyze and verify requirements for completeness, consistency, comprehensibility, feasibility, and conformity to standards</li><li>may be asked to design and document logical data/object model (e.g. objects, methods, method contract, entities, attributes etc)</li></ul><p>Key Success Factors/Measures:</p><ul><li>quality of requirements gathered – complete, comprehensive and at the correct technical level</li><li>timeliness of work</li><li>depth of analysis appropriate to project needs/scope&nbsp;</li><li>feedback from clients on consulting and communication skills</li><li>seen by ASC team as a “go to” for project information, who bring high value on projects&nbsp;</li></ul><p>3. &nbsp;Requirements Tracking, Modifications and Improvements &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>develop and/or utilize standard templates to accurately and concisely write requirement specifications – both business and functional</li><li>help translate business and functional requirements into software design documents and solutions (may be viewed as a technical expert at times).</li><li>ensure the document trail allows all team members to follow from analysis through systems design and quality testing</li><li>stay connected throughout the project lifecycle to ensure the vision is maintained, manage and track the status of requirements, enforce and redefine as necessary.</li><li>communicate changes, enhancements, and modifications, verbally or through written documentation, to project managers, sponsors and other stakeholders so that issues and solutions are understood&nbsp;</li><li>with PM ensure ALL sign offs are received on changes.</li><li>contribute to system implementation planning and business training strategy&nbsp;</li><li>design and or participate in walk-throughs&nbsp;</li><li>research, review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing requirements-gathering processes and develop strategies for enhancing or further leveraging these processes</li><li>as part of the team, establish practices and procedures that work towards the continuous improvement of the requirements process.</li><li>consult/be involved in the development of test strategies, scenarios, execution and support during business acceptance testing&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Key Success Factors/Measures:</p><ul><li>use of standard templates or initiative to change/improve ours</li><li>positive feedback from ASC development and QA team about requirements and input throughout build</li><li>paperwork in order, stored in appropriate place and current versions available to entire team as needed</li><li>evidence of providing inputs to the group, quality improvement suggestions and leadership to the project team</li></ul><p>4. &nbsp;Project Management/Coordination &amp; Other Duties as Assigned:</p><ul><li>act as PM or PC from time to time or as required</li><li>track/manage small projects to successful completion</li><li>analyze and report on issues/progress&nbsp;</li><li>complete day-to-day operational and administrative issues</li><li>prepare process diagrams, spreadsheets, meeting notes and status reports</li><li>provide guidance and/or instruction to junior staff members</li></ul><p>Key Success Factors/Measures:</p><ul><li>use of all appropriate tools and versioning&nbsp;</li><li>client satisfaction</li><li>delivered within approved schedule and budget</li></ul><p>Essential Skills/traits/Education/Expereince Required:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>College diploma or university degree in the field of business administration, computer science, finance or information systems&nbsp;</li><li>5+ years related work experience (10+ years for Senior)</li><li>Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modeling, verification, and methodology development.</li><li>General knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations</li><li>Ability to create systematic and consistent requirements specifications in both technical and user-friendly language.</li><li>Ability to apply statistical and other research methods into systems issues and products as required</li><li>Good understanding of project management principles, PC skills and hands-on experience building tools and presentations with the Microsoft suite of products</li><li>Working knowledge of a variety of programming languages including JAVA, .net, HTML an asset</li><li>Highly self motivated, self directed and able to exercise independent judgment, take action&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent analytical, mathematical and creative problem-solving skills.</li><li>Solid understanding of Autodata’s goals and objectives</li><li>Excellent listening, interviewing, oral communication, documentation/writing and diplomacy skills&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.</li><li>Strong customer service orientation.</li><li>Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.</li><li>Ability to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply&nbsp;</strong></p><p>If you are interested in this position, please email us a copy of your resume and cover letter to: recruiting@autodatasolutions.com&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1228 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:34:18 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/dutch-delegation-meets-trojan-technologies <p>The London Free Press reported that a delegation of from the Netherlands was in London to meet with Trojan Technologies:</p><blockquote><p>The weekend visit was about sharing information on water management, creating what will be an ongoing dialogue and that helps both the London business and the country, said Linda Gowman, chief technology officer at Trojan.</p><p>"Rising sea levels causing flooding is a multi-faceted challenge, we do not deal with that -- we purify water for drinking and we purify waste water so it does not contaminate," she said.</p></blockquote><p>Source: <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/09/19/18709986.html">London Free Press</a></p> 1227 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:24:08 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/phoenix-interactive-design-inc-customer-implementation-software-developer <p><em>Phoenix Interactive Design Inc.,</em> headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, is a global leader in building software solutions for Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) for the financial services industry.&nbsp; Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a world-class team, making a significant contribution to a visionary product.&nbsp; Are you excited about the potential to build outstanding functionality and an exceptional career at the same time.&nbsp; Are you inspired by the idea of working with the technology of tomorrow-today.&nbsp; Then look no further, this is a tremendous opportunity to create cutting edge products with a dynamic and rapidly growing company.&nbsp; </p><ul><li><br /><strong>As a Software Systems Developer you will be responsible for:</strong></li><li>Analyzing and modifying existing systems including coding, testing, debugging and installing</li><li>Providing solutions and/or recommendations as part of a project team, to implement new functionality or resolve technical issues related to developed systems&nbsp; </li><li>Writing new program code using prescribed specifications and standards</li><li>Unit testing your own code, delivering low/minimal error rate</li><li>Code reviews and structured code walkthroughs</li><li>Clear, convincing, effective customer communication</li><li>Traveling to customer sites for onsite project work and technical support</li><li>Preparing system documentation, test plans and deployment plans</li><li>Project requirements gathering and estimating</li><li>Collaborating with project teams to produce high quality product to better support successful </li><li>release to our customer, support and Business organization</li><li>To be called upon at any time to take a lead role on customer projects and lead a team of developers to execute a successful project on time on budget based on Phoenix project specifications&nbsp; </li><li>Demonstrating strong team work to foster strong team dynamics </li><li>Using experience and solid judgment to plan and accomplish goals </li><li>Lead customer focus groups during on-site customer visits</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Technical Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong understanding of and experience with coding languages and tools including but not limited&nbsp;&nbsp; to C++, XML, OOD, C#</li><li>Ability to triage, investigate, diagnose and resolve technical problems</li><li>Understanding of and commitment to Test Driven Development methodology</li><li>Ability to communicate technical information suitable for varying target audiences</li><li>Ability to draw out and effectively interpret the operational requirements of customers</li><li>Familiarity with/knowledge of established SDLC methodologies</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Non-Technical Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Exceptional customer interaction skills including strong written, verbal and presentation abilities</li><li>Ability to identify and offer solutions to obstacles encountered </li><li>Ability to persuade and lead customers in the direction best suited for their goals</li><li>Analytical, logical, innovative thinker able to analyze information and formulate effective solutions</li><li>Self directed and enthusiastic team player with a strong motivation to succeed </li><li>Ability to work in a fast paced environment and deliver high quality work within time and budget constraints</li><li>Reliable and well organized</li><li>Commitment to ongoing growth and development</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Education / Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Post Secondary education in Computer Sciences or related disciplines.</li><li>Experience with but not limited to XML, C#, SQL Scripting, Web Developmen<br /><strong>&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Possessing these skills would be a definite asset:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of experience in a software development environment</li><li>5+ years of direct software development experience</li><li>Banking industry knowledge / financial institution experience </li><li>Professional Services / Customer Service/Support experience</li><li>Previous consulting experience</li></ul><p><br /><em>Phoenix Interactive Design Inc</em>. is proud to offer a friendly, casual work atmosphere where employee initiative, innovation and responsibility are encouraged.&nbsp; Additional corporate information may be found at <a href="http://www.phoenix-interactive.com">www.phoenix-interactive.com</a> and resumes with salary expectations must be forwarded to <a href="mailto:careers@phoenix-interactive.com">careers@phoenix-interactive.com</a>. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1225 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:12:53 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/phoenix-interactive-design-inc-agile-software-developer <p><em>Phoenix Interactive Design Inc., headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, is a global leader in software solutions for Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) for the financial services industry.</em></p><p>Phoenix is actively seeking passionate and experienced Software Developers to join our team; these roles are to be filled by individuals who are enthusiastic about software development and who will establish themselves as a key contributor in a high energy environment. The ideal candidate will be highly technical, analytical, innovative, and self motivated. Our team is made up of top-quality developers who are constantly thinking outside of the box. You will be challenged in your thinking and pushed to new limits by your team-members, which contributes to improving your skills. You'll work in a small to medium size team environment with some of the smartest developers in the country, where creativity and hard work is a must to produce cutting-edge applications. We need you because your talent, hard work, and dedication allow us to produce technical designs, develop software, implement test plans, and document products that are going to take us to the next level.&nbsp;&nbsp; Your responsibility does not stop at programming; it also encompasses building knowledge of our business and expertise with the entire software development lifecycle. We use an agile methodology – SCRUM – with short release cycles and very close user involvement to continuously improve our software. Our culture encourages not only knowledge building and best practice sharing, but also gives the opportunity to be heard.</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with other team members to understand product requirements and translate them&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;into software designs</li><li>Propose innovative design or alternative solutions to meet the technical and performance&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />requirements while ensuring that the solution remains flexible and scalable</li><li>Collaborate with the Technical and Product Architects to successfully implement the development&nbsp;processes, coding best practices and code reviews </li><li>Keep abreast of new technology developments, and introduce new frameworks, toolkits and&nbsp;architectures</li><li>Comfortable and familiar with working in an agile software development environment, including&nbsp;emergent architecture, changing requirements, and changing priorities (SCRUM, Agile, XP, etc.)</li><li>A passion for building quality software.&nbsp; Deeply values Scrum and XP principles</li><li>Solid Software Engineering foundation with deep skills in OOD.&nbsp; Incredible coding skills, programming ability is way above average, as demonstrated by a continuous string of successful projects. </li><li>Knowledge of data structures and algorithms</li><li>Strong experience with multi-threaded applications and memory management</li><li>Object-oriented design experience</li><li>Knowledge of secure programming concepts </li><li>GUI development experience, particularly using cross-platform tools </li><li>SQL database experience</li><li>Networking and socket programming</li><li>Experience in open source development</li><li>Experience with source code control systems</li><li>C++ Development experience</li><li>Scripting experience </li><li>.NET Development experience</li><li>Understanding of Requirements Based Testing</li><li>Extensive knowledge of Windows API Programming</li><li>You are passionate about our products and services as well as the projects we’re working on</li><li>You are hardworking, self-motivated, and passionate about learning and working with the latest technologies</li><li>You love having to think outside the box to find solutions to problems</li><li>You’re a team player who adapts quickly to ever-changing environments </li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>A Bachelor or Masters Degree in Computer Science </li><li>Strong understanding of coding languages and tools including but not limited to C++, VB, XML, Windows .NET, C# developer or VB.NET </li><li>Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions </li><li>Knowledge of established programming procedures and programming languages </li><li>Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications </li><li>Ability to determine computer problems and to coordinate hardware and/or software solutions </li><li>Ability to write technical instructions in the use of programs and/or program modifications </li><li>Ability to communicate with and interpret the operational requirements of end users </li><li>Knowledge of computer flow charts and of programming logic and codes </li><li>Ability to write stable, efficient code and work within set timeframes</li><li>Ability to provide accurate estimates</li><li>Ability to apply principles and techniques of computer science to development projects</li><li>Experience on Windows OS (95/98/2000/XP/NT) an asset </li><li>DirectX experience</li><li>Device driver development experience</li><li>Experience with real-time and embedded systems</li><li>Experience with source code control systems (MKS)</li><li>Experience with multiple operating systems (Windows 95/98/2000/XP/NT/CE, OS/2 etc.)</li><li>Architectural Design Experience</li><li>Test Driven Development Experience</li></ul><p><br /><strong>About Phoenix Interactive Design, Inc.<br /></strong>&nbsp;<br />London, Ontario-based Phoenix Interactive Design, Inc. provides a Windows™ based multi-vendor ATM operating software to the financial services industry that, because it successfully interfaces with the major ATM hardware manufacturers, maximizes profitability in self-service channels by providing financial institutions with software independence.&nbsp; Phoenix’s software provides its clients with the ability to separate purchasing decisions, allowing for greater negotiation power at the vendor level.<br />&nbsp;<br />Additional corporate information may be found at <a href="http://www.phoenix-interactive.com">www.phoenix-interactive.com</a> and resumes with salary expectations must be forwarded to <a href="mailto:careers@phoenix-interactive.com">careers@phoenix-interactive.com</a>.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Note:</strong> Resumes will be discarded if they do not include salary expectations.<br />&nbsp;<br />We thank you for your interest and advise we will only be contacting those candidates who have been selected for an interview.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1224 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:02:45 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/phoenix-interactive-design-inc-agile-project-manager <p>Phoenix Interactive Design Inc., headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, is a global leader in software solutions for Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) for the financial services industry.<br />&nbsp;<br />Phoenix’s Project Managers are hands-on professional, who are responsible for the successful delivery of large application development projects across the whole lifecycle from discovery through to build and deployment.&nbsp; Phoenix’s Project Managers have a track record of smoothly delivering complex and challenging application development projects.<br />&nbsp; <br />Our Project Managers are technology, people and delivery oriented. They work closely with internal partners and manage strong dedicated development teams to design, build and deliver technically complex (often bleeding-edge) applications to date, specification, budget and quality. </p><p>We are looking for an Agile Project Manager experienced in managing highly visible IT projects while leading assigned teams in meeting the project goals and objectives. The Agile project manager is a senior level project manager who has classic waterfall project management experience and has embraced the Agile Methodology of software development and project management.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage complex IT projects in a fast paced, constantly changing Agile environment</li><li>Provide immediate impact to a project by implementing strong analysis, management, design and&nbsp;&nbsp;development skills</li><li>Responsible for effectively planning, scheduling, estimating, forecasting, coordinating, controlling,&nbsp;managing and delivering all activities for projects and related release initiatives</li><li>Function as Iteration Manager (Agile) and direct daily activities for a high functioning project team future estimating activities</li><li>Compile historical data from previous Iterations/Releases and provide it for team-wide use and </li><li>Monitor and report on the status of project efforts, including weekly time reporting, budget&nbsp;tracking and problem prevention/mitigation</li><li>Partner with other internal teams to ensure that systems are developed to comply with&nbsp;established standards</li><li>Act as a role model&nbsp; for professionalism, critical thinking and setting productivity pace as well as promoting a financial focus with emphasis on business value</li><li>&nbsp;Act as lead to infuse Agile Project Management methodologies into the current project&nbsp; management and solutions delivery methodologies</li><li>Mentor and coach team members on Agile project management methods</li></ul><p>&nbsp;<strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of proven industry experience as a Project Manager</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in IT, related field, or equivalent work experience</li><li>Project management certification, preferably PMP</li><li>Scrum Master certification</li><li>Experience in Enterprise Database Design </li><li>Expertise with project management methodologies with a special emphasis on Agile&nbsp;methodologies including Scrum</li><li>Experience deploying large-scale IT projects, which included cross-functional resources, on time&nbsp;<br />and within budget</li><li>&nbsp;Experience in Enterprise Reporting &amp; Analysis </li><li>Working knowledge of web technologies and web applications&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Experience working with a PMO toolset to manage portfolios, project plans, resources, financials&nbsp;and reporting</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications</li><li>Proficient in using various project management toolsets</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent analytical skills and the ability to understand application development methods </li><li>Self starter and ability to work independently</li></ul><p><br /><strong>About Phoenix Interactive Design, Inc.<br /></strong>&nbsp;<br />London, Ontario-based Phoenix Interactive Design, Inc. provides a Windows™ based multi-vendor ATM operating software to the financial services industry that, because it successfully interfaces with the major ATM hardware manufacturers, maximizes profitability in self-service channels by providing financial institutions with software independence.&nbsp; Phoenix’s software provides its clients with the ability to separate purchasing decisions, allowing for greater negotiation power at the vendor level.<br />&nbsp;<br />Additional corporate information may be found at <a href="http://www.phoenix-interactive.com">www.phoenix-interactive.com</a> and resumes with salary expectations must be forwarded to <a href="mailto:careers@phoenix-interactive.com">careers@phoenix-interactive.com</a>.<br />&nbsp;<br />Note: Resumes will be discarded if they do not include salary expectations.<br />&nbsp;<br />We thank you for your interest and advise we will only be contacting those candidates who have been selected for an interview.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1223 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:43:06 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/mitacs-elevate-research-showcase <p>Mitacs Elevate is a new program focused on&nbsp;building connections between industry and&nbsp;Canada’s next generation of researchers. To&nbsp;retain top talent it is vital to create opportunities&nbsp;for PhD’s to apply their research and skills in the&nbsp;Canadian marketplace.</p> 1222 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:56:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/carproof-senior-c-developer <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Company Profile:</strong></p><p>CarProof, a London, Ontario company, was started in 2000 and has been growing ever&nbsp;since. We are a web-based Canadian vehicle history reporting service providing detailed real-time data on used vehicles from Canada and the U.S. Our reports are used by thousands of&nbsp;dealers, all of the major automotive manufacturers for their off-lease and/or certified pre-owned&nbsp;programs, government institutions, auctions, lenders, insurance companies, law enforcement&nbsp;and consumers all across Canada.</p><p>CarProof earned the distinct honour of being ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50&nbsp;Ranking in 2009 as the 4th fastest growing technology company in Canada and was again&nbsp;ranked in the 50 fastest growing technology companies in 2010.</p><p>As a result of its industry leadership, CarProof is promoted by a host of industry partners&nbsp;including CAA, Kijiji, and Auto Trader. CarProof is also the sole supplier of vehicle history&nbsp;reports to both Manheim Canada and the ADESA Canada auctions for all of their U.S. import&nbsp;vehicles and arbitrations.</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, CarProof is excited to announce the new position of&nbsp;Senior C# Developer.</p><p>You are a computer science specialist, who has a minimum of 5 years of C# programming&nbsp;experience under your belt, with exceptional communication skills. Given these&nbsp;characteristics, you have the ability to manage daily tactical issues including programming in&nbsp;an extremely fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an extremely detail-oriented, organized, people-oriented candidate to excel in, and grow your career.</p><p>In addition to the above, interested candidates must be able to articulate effectively,&nbsp;maintain composure and act as trouble-shooters who are passionate about finding solutions&nbsp;to problems. We need someone who thrives on providing quality customer service and&nbsp;satisfaction to our other teams (IT Infrastructure, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Admin).</p><p>This full-time position is based in CarProof’s London, Ontario head office and compensation&nbsp;includes base salary commensurate with experience, performance bonuses and health/dental&nbsp;benefits.</p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and code applications ranging from web services to Windows forms</li><li>Work with systems team to ensure proper rollout strategy and configuration</li><li>Work with development team to define and promote coding best practices</li><li>Perform code maintenance on existing applications</li><li>Work with QA to ensure testing requirements are met</li></ul><p><strong>Education and experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education in computer science</li><li>Strong programming and technical computer skills in C#, ASP.NET and Visual Studio</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li></ul><p><strong>Key Competencies and Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of C# programming experience</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Superior organizational and planning skills</li><li>Very adept at problem analysis and the problem solving</li><li>Great team player as well as being able to work alone with no need for micro-management</li></ul><p>CarProof’s core values are based upon honesty, integrity, a passion for growth and an&nbsp;absolute belief in the power of teamwork. The successful candidate will share these values.</p><p>For further information, please visit us online at: www.carproof.com. If you are interested in&nbsp;applying for this position please send an email, along with your resume and salary&nbsp;expectations to: hr@carproof.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however only&nbsp;those selected for an interview will be contacted. CarProof is an equal opportunity employer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1220 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:47:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-technologies-software-engineerdeveloper <p><p>EK3 is a privately held company that is defining the role of digital media in the retailing environment. It maintains ongoing close relationships with some of the world’s leading retailing brands by providing a number of services relating to digital media and creativity. EK3 works in several industries including QSR, Petroleum, Financial Services, and CPG retailing. It maintains a leading position in the industry by investing in both academic and industrial research. Employees enjoy diversity in the company’s workforce, from skilled software engineers to artistic designers. The company has offices in London and Toronto, Ontario and has won awards for its commitment to employing a diverse range of employees from various cultural backgrounds from around the world. If you are passionate about digital media, a self-motivated individual and willing to rise to new and exciting challenges, consider applying at EK3. This position is based in London, Ontario.</p><p><strong>Brief Description / Summary:</strong></p><p>You will be working in the Services Delivery unit, EK3 Technology group. The Software Engineer/Developer is expected to be dedicated and self-motivated bringing expertise and experience developing service-oriented components, distributed systems, service composition, business process execution, integrated model translation, service provisioning automation. The Software Engineer/Developer will work with different teams including business services, operations, quality engineering and data management.</p><p><strong>Typical Responsibilities / Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in the definition and evolution of software services for the EK3 SaaS grid</li><li>Execute the software development lifecycle, managing risks and timeframes</li><li>Develop and maintain services delivery requirements within a service grid architecture, defining and promoting best practices with the team</li><li>Adherence to the EK3 Quality Management standards and policies for Technology, Product, and Services development</li><li>Support other development teams in the use of the delivery grid</li><li>Work with the Quality unit and operations to maintain and improve software performance, value</li><li>Participate in the evolution of EK3 SaaS solutions</li></ul><p><strong>Necessary Education / Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum bachelor degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent training and experience</li><li>Minimum 2 years experience in a mature engineering organization building packaged software products with short and quick product life cycles, full-scale SDLC projects</li><li>Minimum 3 years experience architecting, designing, and implementing enterprise-scale, high-volume, high-availability systems and hosted applications</li><li>Minimum 2 years experience with OO analysis and design, OO languages which must include Java</li><li>Development experience with identity management solutions</li><li>Minimum 2 years experience in architecture and design dealing in at least 2 of the following areas: web-services SOA, WOA, ROA, cloud and SaaS-based solutions</li><li>Minimum 2 years experience in multiple Web technologies: HTTP, XHTML, RDF, server-side Java</li><li>Development experience with at least 2 different Java application containers</li><li>Database programming experience with at least 2 different database technologies</li><li>Development experience with at least 2 different IaaS, and/or PaaS providers would be preferable</li><li>Experience with mobile platform integration would be a definite asset</li><li>Experience in the digital signage, merchandising, advertisement or related industries would be very preferable</li></ul><p>To apply for this position please submit your application to careers@ek3.com.</p></p> 1219 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:25:45 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/could-apple-day-keep-sepsis-away <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Lawson_logo_small.jpg" width="168" height="108" /></p><p>LONDON, ON – Sepsis kills more people than breast, colorectal, pancreatic, and prostate cancers combined. Outside of coronary care units, it is the leading cause of mortality in intensive care units. Every year 18 million people worldwide develop this potentially fatal disease. Thanks to a generous grant of $138,238.65 from the Jesse and Julie Rasch Foundation, Lawson Health Research Institute’s Dr. Michael Sharpe is exploring a new sepsis therapy using Vitamin C.</p><p>Patients with sepsis develop a full-body infection that “plugs” their capillaries, deprives their tissues of oxygen, and compromises circulation to their organs. Ultimately, this starves the organs of important nutrients, causing them to become dysfunctional and eventually fail. Research shows patients developing sepsis could be particularly prone to infection due to coinciding Vitamin C deficiencies. By replenishing these levels to normal, Dr. Sharpe believes organ dysfunction could be moderated and outcomes could be improved.</p><p>To determine whether or not patients with sepsis could benefit from Vitamin C therapy, Dr. Sharpe has planned a two-phase study. The first phase will determine the optimal Vitamin C dosing schedule to replenish the losses in serum and white blood cells. The second phase will consist of a pilot study testing the therapy in a small group of septic patients. Based on the results, Dr. Sharpe hopes to justify a larger, multi-centered clinical trial in collaboration with the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group that will demonstrate a statistically relevant reduction in mortality.</p><p>“The origin of this project came from the important findings using animal models of sepsis by Drs. Chris Ellis and Karl Tyml at Lawson and The University of Western Ontario,” Dr. Sharpe says. “They demonstrated the potential benefit of Vitamin C administration as a novel therapy for sepsis.” Dr. Sharpe will continue to collaborate with Drs. Ellis and Tyml to further understand the mechanisms causing this benefit.</p><p>Dr. Sharpe is an Associate Scientist at Lawson, and a physician in the Program in Critical Care at London Health Sciences Centre's University Hospital. He is also a professor in the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, and the Department of Medicine, at the Schulich School of Medicine &amp; Dentistry at Western.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1217 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:58:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/renix-inc-director-engineering <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Renix%20Logo.jpg" width="214" height="30" /></p><p>Renix Inc is an exciting new Canadian-owned and operated company; an OEM with novel&nbsp;industrial processing technology. Located in London, Ontario, we are dedicated to transforming&nbsp;manufacturing separation processes from batch operations to continuous flow using our patented&nbsp;uninterrupted ion exchange technology. To support the growth of our foundational business, we&nbsp;are currently recruiting for the strategic position of Director of Engineering.</p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the President, the Director of Engineering will be a motivated senior Process&nbsp;Engineer who will lead the Engineering and Operations programs as the company grows. The&nbsp;Director of Engineering will be responsible for necessary design engineering, planning,&nbsp;organization and control of engineering and operations, quality, and on-time / on-budget project&nbsp;delivery.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities and Accountabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Technical design delivery, as well as oversight of Engineering and Operations team&nbsp;members.</li><li>Development and approval of design basis documents, specifications, test plans, product&nbsp;definition and costing models.</li><li>Developing and managing project schedules and budgets to ensure delivery commitments&nbsp;are met.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualified candidates will possess:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelors or higher level degree in Engineering (Chemical, Bio-Chemical, or&nbsp;Manufacturing Engineering considered), P.Eng. &nbsp;Business education is an asset.</li><li>Process Design / Engineering experience in a Process-based Manufacturing Industry.&nbsp;Food, Beverage, Ingredient or Agri-product manufacturing experience is an asset.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; customer service&nbsp;orientation.</li><li>Proven organizational, project management, problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Project management training / experience is an asset.</li><li>Management / leadership experience is an asset.</li></ul><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><p>Christine Haas<br />Renix Inc.<br />info@renix.ca<br />519-858-5036</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1216 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:55:49 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/renix-inc-process-engineer <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Renix%20Logo.jpg" width="214" height="30" /></p><p>Renix Inc is an exciting new Canadian-owned and operated company; an OEM with novel&nbsp;industrial processing technology. Located in London, Ontario, we are dedicated to transforming&nbsp;manufacturing separation processes from batch operations to continuous flow using our patented&nbsp;uninterrupted ion exchange technology. &nbsp;We are currently recruiting for the position of Process Engineer.</p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will be a resourceful Process Engineer with experience in chemical&nbsp;processing and equipment design, build and commissioning. The Process Engineer will be responsible for design engineering, planning, fabrication oversight, system quality, and on-time /&nbsp;on-budget project delivery.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities and Accountabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Development of detailed process design, PFD &amp; P&amp;ID drawings, material balances,&nbsp;instrumentation specs, and equipment sizing (pumps, piping, liquid distributors, vessels,&nbsp;etc.)</li><li>Working with automation provider on development of process control strategies and&nbsp;system design.&nbsp;</li><li>Development of design basis documents, specifications, fabrication drawings, test plans,&nbsp;product definition and costing models.</li><li>Signing fabrication and procurement drawings and documents.</li><li>Purchasing of equipment and instrumentation, and vendor management.</li><li>Reviewing client specifications and contracts.</li><li>Reviewing and monitoring fabrication, construction, and testing for conformation with&nbsp;specifications, cost controls, and delivery commitments.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Qualified candidates will possess:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelors or higher level degree in Engineering (Chemical, Bio-Chemical, Process, or&nbsp;Manufacturing Engineering considered) and P.Eng. designation.</li><li>Minimum 5 years Process Design / Engineering experience; Food, Beverage, Ingredient&nbsp;or Agri-product manufacturing experience is an asset.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; customer service&nbsp;orientation.</li><li>Proven problem solving, troubleshooting, and project management, skills. &nbsp;Project&nbsp;management training / experience is an asset.</li></ul><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><p>Christine Haas<br />Renix Inc.<br />info@renix.ca<br />519-858-5036</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1215 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:07:40 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/future-food-biocep3-biotechnology-crops-education-policy-production-and-perception <p>Hosted by the Pest Genomics and Plant Breeding in Sustainable Agricultural Pest Management Group at the University of Western Ontario in partnership with TechAlliance, this one-day event will bring to light and facilitate discussion on burgeoning issues and topics in food biotechnology, including genetic crop development and modification. The audience will include university and college faculty, researchers, students, industry representatives, government and members of the agricultural community. 1211 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:51:02 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/resim-industry-night-0 <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="color: #000000;">Join us as we build on the Industry Night concept with the addition of a guest speaker. &nbsp;Everything will be available <a href="http://jonathankochis.com/new-from-resim-industry-night/" target="_blank">as described here</a> with the addition of a 30-45 minute presentation by Karri Ojanen.</p> <p style="color: #000000;"><strong>Village Life</strong></p> 1210 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:21:16 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ilookabout-announces-nashville-image-capture <p><p>LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 7, 2011) - iLOOKABOUT Corp. (TSX VENTURE:ILA) ("iLOOKABOUT" or the "Company") confirms that, through an agreement with Pictometry International and following the award of a contract earlier this year, the company has completed and delivered its first phase of imagery collection for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. The contract calls for delivery of static imagery for the County's CAMA application, integration into Pictometry EFS, POL and ESRi for Assessment and other County departments as well as GeoViewPort™ software. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.</p><p>"We are very thrilled with the work we have completed in Nashville and Davidson County. Since the contract award we have worked closely with Davidson County Assessor, George Rooker Jr., and his staff to ensure an on-time delivery that meets all the needs of the Assessor's Office," stated Jeff Young, President and CEO of iLOOKABOUT. "Mr. Rooker and his team have put together a suite of assessing technologies that is really second to none. The integration between iLOOKABOUT, Pictometry International and Patriot Properties is at the leading edge of desktop review. We look forward to the next four years, continuing our close work with Mr. Rooker and his outstanding team."</p><p>Assessor Rooker says, "We are very pleased with the work iLOOKABOUT has done this year providing StreetScape imagery and GeoViewPort™. The support we have received and quality of the work that has been completed is a confirmation of our decision to select iLOOKABOUT for this project. These new technologies bring great benefits to our office as a means to improve service, increase productivity and reduce costs. Property owners will benefit from our ability to further hone our appraisals. We look forward to the completion of the imagery data set and our continued relationship with iLOOKABOUT."</p><p>The agreement is effective immediately.</p></p> 1209 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:08:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/info-tech-research-group-strategic-projects-manager-marketing <p>The Strategic Projects Manager – Marketing initiates, develops, manages and supports new major initiatives focused on driving marketing goals and corporate growth. The Strategy Analyst will accomplish these objectives by investigating, analyzing, planning, designing, building, and launching key business, financial, and operations initiatives. This includes gathering and analyzing data to create highly accurate business cases, high impact requirements documentation, and well-defined project plans. The Strategy Analyst will play a pivotal role project management/execution and in ensuring IT’s understanding of business requirements.&nbsp;</p><p>The Strategic Projects Manager must possess an advanced degree of business acumen, along with excellent analysis and presentation skills. Creative problem-solving is key to this role – including issue identification, problem disaggregation, brainstorming and idea generation, research and data gathering, data analysis, problem synthesis and recommendation building. The role also involves components of a more traditional Business Analyst function, including Project Planning, Business Case building, Requirements Gathering, Implementation Planning, Project and Change Management. The role requires a high degree of time management skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization including Senior Management.</p><p>The success of the Strategic Projects Manager will be driven by the value Info-Tech accrues from each of his/her projects. The Strategic Projects Manager will report to the VP – Marketing.</p><p><strong>Detailed Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>Project Planning &amp; Strategy (20%)</p><ul><li>Conduct research on leading competitors and industry practices and develop recommendations to inform our Strategic Marketing Planning Process.</li><li>Meet with decision makers, system/program owners, and end users to define business, financial, and operational objectives and to identify opportunities to drive the business forward.</li><li>Build business cases that describe the impact of recommended initiatives, key steps required to achieve this impact, and metrics that will be used to determine success. Business cases must also describe the risks associated with recommended initiatives, steps needed in order to mitigate these risks, and underlying cost and effort of all recommendations.</li><li>Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing marketing processes, practices and systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these in order to launch new strategic marketing initiatives.</li><li>Create detailed project plans that include resource requirements, key milestones, anticipated risks and interdependencies.</li><li>Create reports and presentations based on findings, complete with assessment of the various business opportunities we face and how these should be prioritized.</li></ul><p>Requirements Gathering (20%)</p><ul><li>Conduct interviews to gather user requirements via workshops, questionnaires, surveys, site visits, workflow storyboards, use cases, scenarios, and other methods.</li><li>Lead the research and data gathering effort, including research methodology, survey design, and interview guide formation.</li><li>Optimize the requirements process on a case by case basis; ensure that the resulting solutions are not under or over-built. Identify those requirements that will drive breakthrough results; filter those requirements which don’t add value.</li><li>Assist with the interpretation of user requirements into feasible options, and communicate these back to business stakeholders.</li><li>Build detailed requirements documentation, included project charters, use cases, and functional specifications.&nbsp;</li><li>Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide directions to developers and the project team.</li><li>Build prototypes to gather user feedback, and to iterate quickly on requirements.</li></ul><p>Project Management &amp; Implementation (40%)</p><ul><li>Create and manage execution of comprehensive implementation plans, that include detailed steps required to achieve success, and that mitigate risk during the implementation.</li><li>Build and execute change management plans including training plans, communication plans (to both internal stakeholders as well as Customers), operationalize steps, and ongoing support plans.</li><li>Build supporting Marketing materials, including customer segmentation and persona development, target customer profiles and descriptions, and benefits statements.</li><li>Build recommendations for pricing and product packaging as appropriate.</li><li>Participate in the QA of key initiatives.</li><li>Ensure each project includes clear reporting to measure the success of launched initiatives and to develop action plans to further improve performance vs. goal.</li></ul><p>Program &amp; Process Ownership (20%)</p><ul><li>Maintain ongoing ownership of programs/processes post initial project implementation.</li><li>Optimize programs/processes owned and launch new improvement projects when appropriate.</li><li>Own overall accountability for the ongoing success of the project/process.</li></ul><p><strong>Position Requirements</strong>:</p><p>Formal Education &amp; Certification</p><ul><li>3+ years of work experience in one or a combination of the following roles: business analyst, project management, and marketing management.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong business acumen.</li><li>Superior problem solving, analysis, and presentation skills.</li><li>Demonstrated project management skills.</li><li>Experience preferred in requirements gathering, statistical analysis, and financial modeling.</li><li>Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of spreadsheets, graphing &amp; flow charting tools, and data management and importing.</li><li>Strong Research skills.</li></ul><p>Personal Attributes</p><ul><li>Driven to excel.</li><li>Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Logical and efficient.&nbsp;</li><li>Keen attention to detail.</li><li>Strong ear for the customer / user.</li><li>Creativity.</li><li>Ability to develop research plans and conduct primary and secondary research including Customer Research.</li><li>Ability to communicate in business, technical, and user-friendly language.</li><li>Highly self motivated and directed.</li><li>Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Strong customer service orientation.</li><li>Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Work Conditions</strong>:</p><ul><li>Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.</li><li>Sitting for extended periods of time.</li><li>Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.</li><li>Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.</li></ul><div>Apply via Info-Tech Research Group <a href="http://www.infotech.com/about/apply_now?job_title=Strategic+Projects+Manager,+Marketing" target="_blank">website</a>.</div> 1207 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:53:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/mitacs-western-post-doctoral-research-symposium <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/mitacs1.png" width="640" height="837" /></p> 1206 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:51:18 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/big-blue-bubble-announces-five-new-games-across-five-platforms <p>&nbsp;</p><p>August 31, 2011 - Big Blue Bubble Inc., one of Canada’s leading game developers, announced today they will be releasing 5 new titles across 5 different platforms.</p><p>“We’re excited to see our next round of amazing original IP be released simultaneously and across multiple platforms. &nbsp;The range of genres covered will further cement our standing as Canada’s top gaming company.” – Bryan Davis, Director of Business Development of Big Blue Bubble</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/BurnTheRopeWORLDS_ss2.jpg" width="267" height="400" /></p><p>Burn The Rope: WORLDS, the sequel to one of Big Blue Bubble’s most successful games, brings totally new and unique gameplay mechanics combined with the well-known gameplay and visual style. &nbsp;Burn The Rope: Worlds is a challenging game where players try to burn as much rope as possible in each level, but there’s a catch! The fire only burns upwards, leaving the player to tilt and turn the phone to keep the flame alive!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/FlingAThing_ss2.jpg" width="267" height="400" /></p><p>Fling a Thing is a simple game where you shoot your Thing in the air and collect all the bubbles. &nbsp;The player advances onto the next level when all the bubbles are collected. &nbsp;The player has a limited amount of shots and when they run out, the round ends. &nbsp;The Thing is shot in the air by touching and pulling it back like a slingshot.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/DarkIncursion_ss01_2D.png" width="480" height="320" /></p><p>Dark Incursion is a side scrolling, hack and slash game that gives the player a full stereoscopic 3D experience. It takes place in an alternate reality in the late 1800’s, amidst an industrial revolution and a world war. &nbsp;The player is the character, Anya, who is one of the few who know about a secret military laboratory developing biological weaponry that could devastate the entire planet if it got out of control.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/HamsterCannon_ss1.png" width="267" height="400" /></p><p>Hamster Cannon is a physics-based puzzle game in which the player combines and launches various hamsters out of cannons to collect Golden Noms. &nbsp;The player will select three different hamsters out of a possible eight – each with their own special skills. &nbsp;The player will use angles and bouncing to navigate the levels with a myriad of different surfaces that can react differently depending on which Hamster is being used.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/IOracle_ss1.png" width="267" height="400" /></p><p>iOracle is one of the most unique trivia games out there! It has players predicting actual real world events, in order to earn the admiration of their fickle followers, who come and go based on the accuracy of the player’s predictions. &nbsp;The more questions they get right, the more followers they will earn. There will be new questions asked every day, with answers being supplied on the following day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1205 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:07:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/camvap-information-added-carproof-vehicle-history-reports <p><p>LONDON, ON, Aug. 31, 2011 /CNW/ - CarProof has entered into an agreement with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan to include vehicles bought back through the CAMVAP program in its reports. Data provided by CAMVAP will inform consumers nationwide whether a used vehicle they are considering purchasing has been bought back by the manufacturer under the program.</p><p>CAMVAP is a voluntary dispute resolution program that has been in place across Canada since 1994 offering consumers a free and quick mechanism to resolve disputes related to alleged manufacturers' defects or the implementation of the new vehicle warranty. The program is supported by the majority of vehicle manufacturers, all provincial and territorial governments, and the Consumers Association of Canada on behalf of consumers. CAMVAP is fair, fast, friendly, free and final.</p><p>CAMVAP's General Manager, Steve Moody noted, "CAMVAP knows it is very important that consumers be made aware of as much information as possible when considering the purchase of a used vehicle. The information that we are able to provide to CarProof on the vehicles that have been through our program, could be crucial in providing pertinent historical data that may affect a consumer's decision to purchase the vehicle."</p><p>"CAMVAP has been a groundbreaking and innovative approach to resolving consumer concerns about their vehicles. &nbsp;Adding this data stream to our report provides another level of transparency and again solidifies our commitment to provide the industry and more importantly consumers, with all the information available on the history of any given used vehicle for sale in Canada, " stated Marty Meadows, CarProof Vice-President of Strategic Accounts and Business Development.</p></p> 1204 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:24:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-selected-consulate-general-canada-life-sciences-partnering-mission <p><p>LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 6, 2011) - Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX VENTURE:COT) announced today that the Company was selected by the Consulate General of Canada and BIOTECanada to participate in a life sciences partnering mission to Boston, MA. This initiative is being held in conjunction with the BioPharm America conference taking place September 6-9, 2011.</p><p>"We are delighted to participate in this life sciences partnering mission to Boston and to be given the opportunity to share with a targeted audience the continued progress of our lead candidate, COTI-2," said Dr. Wayne Danter, Chief Executive Officer (CEO). "The most recent results confirmed that Akt/Akt2 are important cellular targets for COTI-2 and will stimulate further discussions as we continue to evaluate licensing deal opportunities for COTI-2."</p><p>COTI is one of nine Canadian companies that will participate in this partnering mission and has arranged a number of one-on-one meetings with pharmaceutical and drug development organizations. COTI will be represented by Dr. Wayne Danter, CEO, and Mr. Michael Barr, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing. As part of the partnering mission they will attend an exclusive networking dinner along with executives from several pharmaceutical companies.</p></p> 1203 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:35:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-technologies-quality-assurance-test-analystengineer <p><p><strong>Brief Description / Summary:</strong></p><p>The Test Analyst/Engineer will join the Quality Management Team with the EK3 Technology group, and will be responsible for ensuring the quality of all aspects of EK3 products, services and projects adhere to EK3 Quality standards and policies.&nbsp;</p><p>The Test Analyst/Engineer is expected to be dedicated and self-motivated and to have general expertise in analysis and testing of products built on an enterprise-level or large-scale architectures (DB, middleware, UI, infrastructure), with a focus on quality test analysis, test planning and test execution.&nbsp;</p><p>The Test Analyst/Engineer will work with different groups and business units, in particular with teams from Technology, Operations, and Customer-Services and occasionally with teams from Marketing, Sales, Creative and Account Services.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Typical Responsibilities / Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Active participation throughout the EK3 Quality management lifecycle with effective written and verbal communication.</li><li>Active participation in analyzing business and technical requirements and use-cases as well as mapping them to test cases.</li><li>Identify quality risks / issues and escalate appropriately to the QA Manager.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop accurate and timely estimates for QA test plans and schedules.</li><li>Designing test cases, developing and executing test automation.</li><li>Active participation in preparation of the test environment and the execution of testing tasks as the need arises.</li><li>Execute test plans and document the results.&nbsp;</li><li>Identifying and driving defects (bugs) resolution to closure.</li><li>Adherence to the EK3 Quality standards and policies for Technology, Product, and Services development.</li><li>Monitor and follow through the release management in QM.</li></ul><p><strong>Necessary Education / Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent training and experience</li><li>Solid knowledge through formal education or training with product and process quality best practices and standards</li><li>3+ years experience in testing enterprise-level or large-scale web based applications in a formal QA work environment.</li><li>2+ years experience in driving QA process for software testing independently in a software development team with minimal supervision.</li><li>3+ years experience in developing test plans and test cases.</li><li>3+ years experience with stress and load testing.</li><li>2+ years experience of Web Automation experience using QuickTest Professional or others</li><li>2+ years test experience in Linux/Unix environment, able to do test environment preparation in Linux environment independently</li><li>2+ years experience with software configuration management tools.</li><li>2+ years experience in developing enterprise-level or large-scale multi-tier applications.</li><li>2+ years experience with Web Services technologies.</li><li>2+ years experience in testing SaaS Platforms and Cloud Computing software.</li><li>2+ years experience in the digital signage, promotion, and advertisement or related industries.</li></ul><p>Candidates may submit their resumes to careers@ek3.com.</p></p> 1202 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:26:52 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-technologies-business-intelligence-developer <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Brief Description / Summary:</strong></p><p>The BI Developer will join the Data Management &amp; Intelligence Technologies (DMIT) Team with the EK3 Technology group and will be responsible for data analysis, modeling, report design and implementation in supporting several EK3 product lines and projects.&nbsp;</p><p>The BI Developer is expected to be dedicated and self-motivated and to have hands-on experience in SQL Server 2008 BI platform and OLTP and OLAP technologies and tools.</p><p>The BI Developer role will involve working closely with Core-Technology, Products, Services, Quality Management and R&amp;D teams, for developing data-driven and intelligence-based solutions. &nbsp;The BI Developer will also be involved in working with groups from other business units to address data capturing, analysis and reporting requirements.</p><p><strong>Typical Responsibilities / Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Active participation in managing BI-based projects independently or in teams supporting EK3 product lines with effective written and verbal communication with minimum supervision and guidance from the team lead</li><li>Capture analysis and reporting requirements for all aspects of products’ development and supporting projects clearly, completely and correctly.</li><li>Provide solutions and prototyping for analysis and reporting requirements.</li><li>Implement data integration and consolidation, data analysis and reporting, data warehousing solutions.</li><li>Active participation in evaluation and recommendation of technologies and tools to fulfill data requirements for data-driven and intelligence-based applications/solutions.</li><li>Adherence to the EK3 Product Development and Quality Management standards and policies</li></ul><p><strong>Necessary Education / Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent training and experience.</li><li>3+ years experience in a mature engineering organization building packaged software products for digital media market in a quarterly paced environment with short and quick product lifecycles.</li><li>2+ years experience Good understanding of multi-dimensional modeling, design, technologies, and practices.</li><li>2+ year experience in data analysis, modeling and management of OLAP applications.</li><li>2+ year experience in building application using Data Warehouse and Data Mart technologies, tools and products of SQL Server 2008, MySQL, or other competitive platforms.</li><li>3+ year experience in designing and implementing of reports using report model, sub-report, report parts and other SSRS technologies;</li><li>3+ year experience in developing complex reports with rich visual and interactive effects using charting, trending, dash-boarding, drill down/through technologies in SSRS.</li><li>3+ year experience with SQL language with the capability of writing complex queries using SQL Server and MySQL SQL dialect.</li><li>2+ years experience with ETL process and practice with SSIS.</li><li>1+ year experience with configuration and administration skills on SSRS, SSIS, and SSAS;</li><li>3+ years experience in creating BI (reporting/SSIS/OLAP) deployment packages, deploying and configuring the package.</li><li>2+ years experience in managing BI projects in source control, preferably svn.</li><li>1+ year experience in the areas of Linux, Java, Websphere Application Server.</li><li>1+ year experience in the digital signage, promotion, and advertisement or related industries.</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>If you are qualified and interested in this position, please send your resume to careers@ek3.com.&nbsp;We thank all applicants in advance. &nbsp;Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1201 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:22:14 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-technologies-ui-web-developer <p><p><strong>iBrief Description / Summary:</strong></p><p>The UI Web Developer you will be working within the Services Consumption team and will be responsible for EK3 front-end based software services.&nbsp;</p><p>The UI Web Developer is expected to have expert knowledge and experience in developing and supporting Web-based applications across multiple environments including mobile, employing user experience design best practices.&nbsp;</p><p>The UI Web Developer will involve working closely with cross-functional teams and various business units, including: Business-Services, UX Design, Product, Services Delivery and Quality Management, in developing new consumer-facing UI’s and improving/maintaining existing ones.</p><p>Developer will also be involved in working with groups from other business units to address users’ needs, experience and usability requirements.</p><p><strong>Typical Responsibilities / Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Participate with Business-Services, UX Design, Product, Services Delivery and Quality Management teams in requirements gathering, design and implementing Web UI solutions that solve market problems</li><li>Active participation in managing projects independently or in teams supporting EK3 product lines with effective written and verbal communication with minimum supervision and guidance from the team lead</li><li>Implement UI/UX designs based on market research, usability findings and proven UCD principles</li><li>Participate in user experience design practices and activities</li><li>Implement UI/UX design from requirements analysis and design artefacts, including stories, use cases and UI specifications</li><li>Adhere to user experience best practices and processes for EK3 solutions and services</li><li>Adhere to EK3 Quality Management standards and policies</li></ul><p><strong>Necessary Education / Experience:</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Web Development, Software Development or equivalent experience</li><li>3+ years experience in a mature engineering organization building packaged software products for digital media market in a quarterly paced environment with short and quick product lifecycles.</li><li>3+ years experience in developing UI’s for consumer-facing web applications, e-Commerce sites or SaaS products</li><li>3+ years experience with HTML4, CSS, JavaScript, XML, JSON, AJAX</li><li>2+ years experience with HTML5, CSS3</li><li>2+ years experience with REST/JSON API’s</li><li>3+ year experience working with UX Design, Product and QA teams in delivering quality, cross-browser solutions across multiple environments</li><li>A strong portfolio of samples of past work, including innovative UI implementations demonstrating successful delivery</li><li>2+ years experience in the digital signage, marketing &amp; advertising industries</li><li>1+ year &nbsp;experience within the Pragmatic Marketing Framework is preferred</li></ul><p>To apply please submit your resume to careers@ek3.com.</p></p> 1200 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:41:18 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/modus-medical-devices-application-developer <p><p><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong>:</p><p>We are looking for an experienced .NET application developer to be part of our product&nbsp;development team. This is a permanent position with an established London-based medical&nbsp;device manufacturer. The successful candidate will have a background in software product&nbsp;development and an interest in pursuing a career in the medical device industry.</p><p><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS</strong>:</p><ul><li>Work with a growing medical device development team</li><li>Develop, release, support and maintain software applications in a .NET environment</li><li>Knowledge of SDLC</li><li>Knowledge of version control in SVN</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong>:</p><ul><li>Commercial experience with a variety of software languages and environments&nbsp;specifically C++, C#, Matlab</li><li>Experience with image processing such as VTK</li><li>Background in science and/or math related field</li><li>Exceptional discipline in coding style, design documentation and unit testing</li><li>Strong communication and technical writing skills with good understanding of English</li><li>Strong commitment to customer service</li></ul><p>Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Please provide salary expectation&nbsp;when applying. We thank all those who apply, however only those candidates selected for&nbsp;an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.</p><p>Please e-mail your application to resumes@modusmed.com. Please ensure the position title&nbsp;is in the subject line. When sending your attachment, please ensure it is in Microsoft Word&nbsp;(.doc), Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or text (.txt) format.</p><p>Modus Medical Devices Inc.<br />www.modusmed.com<br />resumes@modusmed.com</p></p> 1198 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:09:42 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/funding-announced-clean-water-technology <p><p>Mayor Joe Fontana is thrilled at today’s announcement of $19,580,000 in funding from Fed Dev Ontario to help establish clean water technologies through the Southern Ontario Water Consortium (SOWC). The consortium, made up of more than 70 companies, five municipalities and eight universities, will develop an integrated water testing platform that will enable southern Ontario companies to develop, test, and demonstrate new water technologies for local, national, and global markets.</p><p>"As a result of today’s announcement the world will be looking to London for solutions and innovations in water technology. Safe, clean drinking water and remedial technologies will be researched, developed and marketed from our city. This is an exciting day for all the partners and London is proud to be an integral part of this project,” said Mayor Fontana. “London has a solid global reputation in the field of water technology research and innovation and this project will only serve to heighten our profile."</p><p>The City, the University of Western Ontario and Trojan Technologies and Purifics are key players in the ‘London node’ of the SOWC. This support from Fed Dev will assist in the refurbishment and preparation of onsite testing facilities at the City’s Greenway Pollution Control Plant. Preliminary conceptual design work on a possible layout or testing and laboratory space is currently underway. This will facilitate the City’s ongoing support to ‘in field’ application and development of new technology.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Background</strong></p><ul><li>The Southern Ontario Water Consortium involves more than 70 companies, five municipalities and eight universities. The consortium includes all the participants in the project together with many additional private sector potential users and testers of the platform that will be developed through the project.&nbsp;</li><li>Within the consortium, the eight universities and IBM propose a project to develop and build over the next three years a $40M integrated platform for the development of new water technologies in southern Ontario. Following the project, the platform will be operated by the consortium to enable southern Ontario companies to develop, test, and demonstrate new water technologies for local, national, and global markets. The platform will ensure that southern Ontario companies are able to effectively compete in those markets and able to retain development activities in the province.</li><li>The key to the platform is the integration of all elements of water management into a single platform enabled by a sophisticated data generation, processing, and management environment. No such platform yet exists anywhere in the world. As a result, water R &amp; D tends to be siloed and fragmented. The proposed platform is comprised of four complementary elements:&nbsp;</li><li>Drinking and waste water technologies that enable more effective use and reuse of water as well as eliminate or substantially reduce the impact on both quantity and quality of water of human use. The platform includes facilities to test nascent solutions under development as well as facilities that to enable testing and demonstration of technologies working at full municipal scale.&nbsp;</li><li>Contaminated ground water and soil remediation technologies that restore sites that constitute a threat to water purity and, therefore, use.</li><li>New sensor technologies to make watersheds, including both streams and ground water more intelligent, instrumented, and integrated and thus ultimately even more valuable to the activity noted in 1 above.&nbsp;</li><li>The development of new software, middleware, and analysis techniques to make optimal use of the data generated in an integrated, instrumented, and intelligent watershed.&nbsp;</li><li>As London City Council and the London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) consider vehicles for economic growth, Council has earmarked $3.8M to support the facility, now referred to as the International Water Centre of Excellence (IWCE). The Southern Ontario Water Consortium with the London ‘node’ focused on the efforts related to the IWCE.</li><li>The City continues to work with LEDC to promote and support the City of London in assisting local innovators and manufacturers of water related technologies with their testing and demonstration needs.</li></ul></p> 1196 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:53:10 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/coresolutions-software-filemaker-developer <p><p>CoreSolutions Software has been providing database and web development services to our&nbsp;customers across North America and around the world since 1989. &nbsp;For over 20 years our&nbsp;customers have been taking advantage of our expertise in database design and software&nbsp;development, using tools such as FileMaker Pro, PHP and MySQL. &nbsp;Our team of experienced&nbsp;and knowledgeable certified developers strive to provide our customers with the best solutions&nbsp;for their organizations by keeping up-to-date on the industries’ latest technologies.</p><p>This is an opportunity for you to work for an organization that is held in high esteem by all of&nbsp;its customers, and where your positive contribution will be valued. We offer excellent working&nbsp;conditions in a small office environment, a comprehensive orientation and training period, a&nbsp;competitive salary, an attractive benefits package and three weeks’ vacation.</p><p><strong>THE POSITION SUMMARY:</strong></p><p>We have an immediate opening for A FileMaker Developer. As the successful candidate you&nbsp;will be an innovator, able to develop, deliver and enhance our world class product offerings.&nbsp;You will be self motivated, able to work on your own with minimal supervision. You are able to&nbsp;provide strong client support, strong analytical skills, attention to detail and an excellent problem&nbsp;solver. You will have excellent technical ability ensuring the delivery of hands-on solutions to&nbsp;varied information technology related problems.</p><p><strong>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Be instrumental in the innovation and development of product enhancements.</li><li>Design, develop, test and document custom web based applications.</li><li>Support project management through accurate time estimates.</li><li>Have strong communication skills, both written and oral.</li><li>Have the ability to identify risks in the development of product enhancements.</li><li>Support sales and marketing in delivery of product demonstrations.</li><li>Work in a professional team oriented environment where you are able to meet deadlines&nbsp;with minimal supervision.</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:</strong></p><ul><li>FileMaker and Apple OS experience is mandatory.</li><li>The successful candidate must have 3+ years experience in developing web&nbsp;applications and database design.</li><li>Post secondary education in computer sciences or a related discipline.</li><li>Experience in PHP is an asset.</li><li>Experience in .NET is an asset.</li><li>Experience with user interface design.</li><li>Experience with current windows operating systems and office products.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey issues and&nbsp;complex concepts at various levels within an organization.</li></ul><p>Please only apply if you have experience in FileMaker.</p><p>If you have the skills outlined above and want to be part of a growing and&nbsp;dynamic team please forward your cover letter, resume and salary expectations to&nbsp;careers@coresolutions.ca.</p></p> 1195 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:39:45 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/coresolutions-software-junior-software-developer <p><p>CoreSolutions Software has been providing database and web development services to our&nbsp;customers across North America and around the world since 1989. &nbsp;For over 20 years our&nbsp;customers have been taking advantage of our expertise in database design and software&nbsp;development, using tools such as FileMaker Pro, PHP and MySQL. &nbsp;Our team of experienced&nbsp;and knowledgeable certified developers strive to provide our customers with the best solutions&nbsp;for their organizations by keeping up-to-date on the industries’ latest technologies.</p><p>This is an opportunity for you to work for an organization that is held in high esteem by all of&nbsp;its customers, and where your positive contribution will be valued. We offer excellent working&nbsp;conditions in a small office environment, a comprehensive orientation and training period, a&nbsp;competitive salary, an attractive benefits package and three weeks’ vacation.</p><p><strong>THE POSITION SUMMARY:</strong></p><p>We have an immediate opening for a Junior Software Developer. As the successful candidate&nbsp;you will be an innovator, able to develop, deliver and enhance our world class product offerings.&nbsp;You will be self motivated, able to work on your own with minimal supervision. You are able to&nbsp;provide strong client support, strong analytical skills, attention to detail and an excellent problem&nbsp;solver. You will have excellent technical ability ensuring the delivery of hands-on solutions to&nbsp;varied information technology related problems.</p><p><strong>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Be instrumental in the innovation and development of product enhancements.</li><li>Design, develop, test and document custom web based applications.</li><li>Support project management through accurate time estimates.</li><li>Have strong communication skills, both written and oral.</li><li>Have the ability to identify risks in the development of product enhancements.</li><li>Support sales and marketing in delivery of product demonstrations.</li><li>Work in a professional team oriented environment where you are able to meet deadlines&nbsp;with minimal supervision.</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:</strong></p><ul><li>Post secondary education in computer sciences or a related discipline with strong&nbsp;orientation towards database design.</li><li>Experience in HTML5, mySQL, PHP, .NET and Microsoft SQL is an asset.</li><li>Knowledge with user interface design.</li><li>Experience with current windows operating systems and office products.</li><li>FileMaker and Apple OS experience a definite asset.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey issues and&nbsp;complex concepts at various levels within an organization.</li></ul><p>If you have the skills outlined above and want to be part of a growing and&nbsp;dynamic team please forward your cover letter, resume and salary expectations to&nbsp;careers@coresolutions.ca.</p></p> 1194 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:41:51 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-mechanical-designer-8-month-contract <p><p><strong>Purpose of Position</strong></p><p>Engineering currently has an entry level opening for a Mechanical Engineering Designer for the Open Channel&nbsp;Application Engineering Department.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and implement innovative, cost effective design solutions for water treatment systems</li><li>Create parametrically driven 3D CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks.</li><li>Select and test materials for compatibility</li><li>Formulate concept improvements based on test results</li><li>Participate in in-house testing and field testing</li><li>Produce professional and comprehensive reports on independent investigations</li><li>Participate in design reviews, prepare and present design concepts</li><li>Implement final design through the organization, working with other functional areas such as&nbsp;Manufacturing Operations, Service and Marketing</li><li>Follow Trojan Technologies processes and provide suggestions and support for process improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Background and Skill</strong></p><ul><li>Recent graduate of Mechanical Engineering Technology program</li><li>Ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team</li><li>Proven working knowledge and experience of mechanical design</li><li>Proficient in using Solidworks CAD software and strong computer skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills (oral and written).</li><li>Excellent documentation skills – ability to maintain a clear design file</li><li>Able to use initiative and good judgment in the application of standard procedures</li></ul><p>The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the&nbsp;job described. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.</p><p>If interested in this position, please forward your resume to Kimarie Harris in Human Resources at&nbsp;kimarie@trojanuv.com.&nbsp;Deadline for submission of resumes: September 2, 2011.</p></p> 1193 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:31:59 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-regional-technical-service-specialist-0 <p><p><strong>Purpose of Position</strong></p><p>Provides or oversees on site service during installation, start-up, warranty, and post-warranty phases for&nbsp;Ballast Water equipment sold by the company as well as promote additional service offerings and manage&nbsp;customer relationships for the Ballast Water treatment group.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Carries out and/or supervises equipment start-up procedures as specified in work order or job scope&nbsp;documents.</li><li>Conducts comprehensive training of the owner’s personnel at the site of equipment installations.</li><li>Develops effective working relationships in the field with customer personnel, contractors, Sales</li><li>Representatives and Service providers.</li><li>Facilitates in development, and presentation of standardized field training modules and operator training&nbsp;modules to Service Providers.</li><li>Work with training group to ensure all training modules continuously incorporate current information&nbsp;and best practices.</li><li>Works cooperatively with Global Sales and Service Team to promote customer satisfaction.</li></ul><p><strong>Background and Skill</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years’ experience in Technical Service role required.</li><li>Post-secondary accreditation in an Electrical discipline - Electrician’s license is a requirement.</li><li>Required to travel internationally (80% of time).</li><li>Comfortable working level in PLC’s with knowledge of Modicon programming.</li><li>Experience and ability to work on ship an asset.</li><li>Broad base knowledge of Trojan product lines.</li><li>Well organized and self-motivated.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to relate well to both the customer,&nbsp;and to all levels of the organization.</li><li>Be comfortable with presentations, including the ability to communicate with learners from various&nbsp;technical backgrounds: i.e., discussion leading, questioning, responding and fielding skills.</li></ul><p>The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the&nbsp;job described. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.</p><p>If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to Kimarie Harris in Human Resources at kimarie@trojanuv.com.&nbsp;Deadline for submission of resumes: August 29, 2011.</p></p> 1192 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:39:49 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-electrical-technologist-1-year-contract <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Purpose of Position</strong></p><p>Engineering currently has an opening for an intermediate level Electrical Technologist for the Ballast Water&nbsp;Treatment (Marinex) product development project.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Working knowledge of UL, CSA, CE and IEC standards</li><li>Working knowledge of PID block control functions</li><li>Develop and implement innovative, cost effective design solutions for ballast water&nbsp;treatment systems (some design areas include: control/power panels, cabling and&nbsp;instrumentation)</li><li>Create electrical schematics and P&amp;ID drawings in Autocad or equal software tools</li><li>Working knowledge of PLC programing and trouble-shooting (Modicon controllers)</li></ul><p><strong>Background and Skill</strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technology with related field experience</li><li>3-5 years relevant experience</li><li>Ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team</li><li>Proven working knowledge and experience of electrical design</li><li>Knowledge of marine electrical design would be an asset</li><li>Proficient in using AutoCAD 2000 or higher software and strong computer skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills (oral and written).</li><li>Excellent documentation skills – ability to maintain a clear design file</li><li>Able to use initiative and good judgment in the application of standard procedures</li><li>Willing to travel if required.</li><li>Strong knowledge of electrical safety and good safety record required</li></ul><p>The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the&nbsp;job described. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.</p><p>If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to Kimarie Harris in Human Resources at kimarie@trojanuv.com.&nbsp;Deadline for submission of resumes August 29, 2011.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1191 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:14:01 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/xtivity-inc-data-analyst-0 <p><p>Xtivity Inc provides decision support for MRO inventories. We improve productivity, reduce maintenance inventory value and provide accurate lead-time information through proven optimization service solutions. Xtivity’s unique service identifies, quantifies, reports, optimizes and audits inventory operation activity.</p><p>We are looking for a hard working, intelligent individual for an opening as a Data Analyst in our Production team.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Collect, verify and process client’s data month to month</li><li>Work with production team to provide timely reports to clients</li><li>Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients</li><li>Assist in the development of meaningful reports on a monthly basis as well as for client retention</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications/Qualities:</strong></p><ul><li>College or university graduate</li><li>Excellent computer skills, as well as, a quick learner of new computer programs</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office</li><li>Knowledge of SQL and/or Microsoft Access, an advantage</li><li>Strong communications skills</li><li>Able to work in a fast paced environment</li><li>Creative problem solving/logic based skills</li><li>Detailed oriented mindset</li><li>A spirit of intellectual inquiry</li></ul><p><strong>Instructions:</strong></p><p>Please send your resume by Friday September 2, 2011 to:</p><p>Nadine Poulos, Production Manager<br />200 Queens Avenue, Suite 310<br />London, Ontario N6A 1J3<br />npoulos@xtivity.com<br />T: 519-642-1881 x34<br />F: 519-642-2495</p></p> 1190 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:10:38 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/coresolutions-software-software-developer <p>&nbsp;</p><p><p>CoreSolutions Software has been providing database and web development services to our&nbsp;customers across North America and around the world since 1989. For over 20 years our&nbsp;customers have been taking advantage of our expertise in database design and software&nbsp;development, using tools such as FileMaker Pro, PHP and MySQL. &nbsp;Our team of experienced&nbsp;and knowledgeable certified developers strive to provide our customers with the best solutions&nbsp;for their organizations by keeping up-to-date on the industries’ latest technologies.</p><p>This is an opportunity for you to work for an organization that is held in high esteem by all of&nbsp;its customers, and where your positive contribution will be valued. We offer excellent working&nbsp;conditions in a small office environment, a comprehensive orientation and training period, a&nbsp;competitive salary, an attractive benefits package and three weeks’ vacation.</p><p><strong>THE POSITION SUMMARY:</strong></p><p>We have an immediate opening for A Software Developer. As the successful candidate you&nbsp;will be an innovator, able to develop, deliver and enhance our world class product offerings.&nbsp;You will be self motivated, able to work on your own with minimal supervision. You are able to&nbsp;provide strong client support, strong analytical skills, attention to detail and an excellent problem&nbsp;solver. You will have excellent technical ability ensuring the delivery of hands-on solutions to&nbsp;varied information technology related problems.</p><p><strong>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Be instrumental in the innovation and development of product enhancements.</li><li>Design, develop, test and document custom web based applications.</li><li>Support project management through accurate time estimates.</li><li>Have strong communication skills, both written and oral.</li><li>Have the ability to identify risks in the development of product enhancements.</li><li>Support sales and marketing in delivery of product demonstrations.</li><li>Work in a professional team oriented environment where you are able to meet deadlines&nbsp;with minimal supervision.</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:</strong></p><ul><li>The successful candidate must have 5+ years experience in developing web&nbsp;applications and database design.</li><li>Post secondary education in computer sciences or a related discipline.</li><li>Strong experience in PHP is Mandatory.</li><li>Strong experience in .NET is desired.</li><li>Experience in HTML5, mySQL and Microsoft SQL will be given preference.</li><li>Experience with user interface design.</li><li>Experience with current windows operating systems and office products.</li><li>FileMaker and Apple OS experience a definite asset.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey issues and&nbsp;complex concepts at various levels within an organization.</li></ul><p>If you have the skills outlined above and want to be part of a growing and&nbsp;dynamic team please forward your cover letter, resume and salary expectations to&nbsp;careers@coresolutions.ca.</p></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1189 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:35:05 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies <p><strong>London, Ontario (August 16, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)</strong> announced today the results of recent experiments demonstrating clear evidence of COTI-2's ability to significantly inhibit the growth of cancer cells that over express Akt/Akt2, confirming it as a promising targeted therapy candidate.&nbsp; COTI-2 is the first drug developed using the Company’s proprietary artificial intelligence system, CHEMSAS®.</p><p>“These results and their implications represent a significant milestone in the development of COTI-2.&nbsp; They strengthen our prior research, provide new insights into a specific mechanism of action and support a first-in-class distinction for this promising anti-cancer drug candidate,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, COTI’s Chief Executive Officer.&nbsp; “We have established a clear relationship between the dose of COTI-2 and reduced levels of Akt/Akt2 protein, activated Akt/Akt2 in tumor tissues, and observed tumor growth inhibition.&nbsp; This is powerful evidence that COTI-2 is a potent modulator of Akt/Akt2 in cancer cells that over express the target.”&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p>Detailed analysis of these new data confirmed the following:</p><p>(1)&nbsp;There was a complete remission rate of 30% (p&lt;0.01) in the high dose IV treatment group (40 mg/kg) and a 10% complete (p = NS) remission rate in the low dose IV treatment group (20 mg/kg). </p><p>(2)&nbsp;Tumor Growth Inhibition (TGI) was greater than 84% in all treatment groups and was strongly associated with the dose of COTI-2.</p><p>(3)&nbsp;There was strong evidence that the increase in COTI-2 dose and TGI is associated with a decrease in total tumor Akt, Akt2 and Ser473_phosphoAkt, but not Thr308_phosphoAkt proteins. </p><p>(4)&nbsp;The combined evidence indicates that a significant component of the COTI-2 effect is mediated through a decrease in both the amount and phospho-activation of the Akt2 component of total Akt protein.</p><p>(5)&nbsp;All treatments appeared to be well tolerated.<br />&nbsp;</p><p>At the recent American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center suggested that customizing targeted therapies to a tumor’s specific molecular characteristics, rather than tumor type, may be more effective in certain types of cancers.&nbsp; According to the National Cancer Institute, targeted cancer therapies can improve a doctor’s ability to tailor cancer treatment and may result in fewer side effects.</p><p>COTI-2’s specific cellular targeting, low toxicity, and proven efficacy support a potentially dramatic change in the treatment of susceptible cancers consistent with the views expressed at ASCO.&nbsp; Over expression of Akt/Akt2 is common in a broad range of human cancers, including ovarian, endometrial, pancreatic, breast, colorectal and lung.&nbsp; The percent of tumors with active Akt/Akt2 range from 20% to 100% depending on the cancer type.</p><p>These results are from the first of three key studies related to the continued development of COTI-2 based on feedback from prospective licensing partners.&nbsp; This data is important to potential licensing partners as it provides specific insight into a clinical development strategy for COTI-2.&nbsp; COTI will share a detailed scientific report of this data with prospective licensing partners.&nbsp;&nbsp; COTI also plans to present this scientific data at key scientific conferences this fall.&nbsp; Additional data related to this study will be released in early fall.</p><p><br />About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)</p><p>COTI is a leading-edge company specializing in accelerating the discovery of small molecules to enable new drugs to be brought to market in a more cost effective, efficient and timely manner.&nbsp; COTI’S proprietary artificial intelligence system, CHEMSAS®, utilizes a series of predictive computer models to identify compounds most likely to be successfully incorporated in disease-specific drug discovery, as well as subsequent optimization and preclinical development.&nbsp; These compounds are targeted for a variety of diseases, particularly those for which current treatments are either lacking or ineffective.</p><p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.criticaloutcome.com">www.criticaloutcome.com</a> or contact: <br />Michael Barr<br />Vice President of Business Development and Marketing<br />519-858-5157 <br /><a href="mailto:mbarr@criticaloutcome.com">mbarr@criticaloutcome.com</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><em>Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.</em></p> 1188 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:35:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-solutions-architect <p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p><p>An Autodata Solutions Architect (SA) acts as the primary liaison between the clients, business analysts, software architects and development leads helping to translate business requirements into functional requirements and software solutions.&nbsp; They are viewed as technical subject matter experts who understand the development lifecycle, Autodata’s solutions, and the needs of the industry in which our clients operate. They may be asked to oversee the solution design quality of other group members and provide input on same to Solution Consulting Director</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES &amp; MEASURES:<br /></strong><strong><br />1.&nbsp;Technical Design Leadership/Liaison:</strong></p><ul><li>Liases with client to understand their business needs, helping them to formulate their vision and business requirements.</li><li>Documents requirements (business, functional and technical) and ensures they accurately reflect customer needs and Autodata capabilities with a specific eye to the architectural/technical side of any solution </li><li>May have primary responsibility for writing/creation of final technical design documents to be passed on to Development leads&nbsp; (is this true – design documents?)</li><li>Provides subject matter expertise to other team members, to identify and translate system requirements into software architecture and design documentation </li><li>Assists the field team by serving as a solution SME when the VP Architecture is not available during pre-sales, and working with the client in designing solutions after sales close </li><li>Works closely with the Architecture group as a visionary related to solution design</li><li>May be asked to research, comment on, write about best practices (processes, solutions and components) and demonstrate thought leadership within the solution area </li><li>Strives to maximize reuse, so with incremental effort a solution can be&nbsp; re-purposed for current and future projects</li><li>Takes ownership of a particular solution offering – requires in-depth knowledge of ASC applications, designs and solutions.&nbsp; </li></ul><p><strong>Measures:</strong></p><ul><li>strong writing skills as demonstrated by documents that require little rework and are clearly understood by all <br />parties</li><li>demonstration of increasing knowledge of ASC solutions –as assessed by VP of Architecture </li><li>positive feedback on Solution Group technical documentation from both Architecture and development leaders </li></ul><p><strong>2.&nbsp;Quality Oversight </strong></p><ul><li>The SA ensures the quality development of internal and external, client-oriented documentation, evolving into recommended workable solutions and is responsible for ensuring only high quality documents come out of the Solution Consulting area </li><li>The SA is responsible for ensuring that applications meet the functional and technical operations requirements as established by the design documentation so is often involved with a project from&nbsp; beginning to end</li><li>&nbsp;Interfaces on tasks/decisions with internal and external technical resources </li><li>Collaborates with Project Managers, Architecture and Lead Developers to provide estimates, develop the overall implementation solution plan and ensure all technical documents meet the development needs of those groups.</li></ul><p><strong>Measures:</strong></p><ul><li>The solutions we end up creating are aligned to what we proposed (subject to documented change requests) and are within the budget requirements </li><li>Client feedback on quality of our solutions is consistently high</li><li>Demonstrated evidence that time has been spent reviewing business, functional and technical design documents from the group and signing off on quality&nbsp; </li></ul><p><strong>3.&nbsp;Administrative and Team Support</strong></p><ul><li>Builds and maintains repository and versioning of Solution Group methodologies, templates and deliverable documents </li><li>May oversee aspects of the project life cycle, from the initial kickoff through the requirements analysis, design and implementation phases for projects within solution area. </li><li>Assists Manager to define overall recruiting needs and expertise within solution area as well as specific needs on project teams (numbers and skills)</li><li>Work with Manager and HR to determine training needs and individual plans</li><li>May deliver team training from time to time</li><li>Mentor and guide more junior resources to develop their technical design skills – may review and give input on other team member’s documents </li></ul><p><strong>Measures:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Spends at least 10% of time (1/2 day per week) one on one with other team members </li><li>Training needs for the group are identified quarterly and communicated to Manager/HR</li><li>Develop and lead at least one training session annually </li></ul><p><strong>ESSENTIAL SKILLS/TRAITS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>&nbsp;Post secondary degree in computer science or Engineering</li><li>Additional training or degree in business/commerce an asset</li><li>10+ years overall experience in a technology area/sector – must have been a programmer at some point and at least 5 of those years should have been in software development for external clients&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Strong writing skills supported by 3-5 years experience writing business and technical requirements </li><li>Basic understanding of project management principles</li><li>Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously </li><li>Sound interpersonal skills&nbsp; with demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment</li><li>Solid understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives and technical solutions </li><li>Exceptionally self-motivated, directed, and detail-oriented.</li><li>Ability to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Exceptional PC skills.</li></ul><p>Please send resumes to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruiting@autodata.net">recruiting@autodata.net</a></p> 1186 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:55:04 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/hall-associates-interactive-media-coordinator <p><p>Hall Marketing Communications is currently seeking an Interactive Media Coordinator.</p><p>This is a mid-level position and is available immediately. We offer an exciting and fast-paced work environment and a competitive salary and benefit package.</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 1 - 2 years experience managing multiple campaigns on multiple platforms</li><li>Familiar with all digital media platforms including Google, Bing/Yahoo, Facebook, email marketing, mobile marketing</li><li>Must have the ability to work independently and as a team on multiple projects in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines</li><li>Excellent written and oral communications skills</li></ul><p><strong>Primary Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Initiate research, development, and implementation of new internet marketing programs</li><li>Analyze market trends to determine feasibility and profitability of new or existing offerings; make recommendations based on findings</li><li>Develop marketing plans within budget requirements</li><li>Provide support and tools to account managers and other sales staff that will drive sales within new areas</li><li>Development of online advertising strategies for new and existing clients</li><li>Coordinate response mechanisms and landing page development with writers and developers</li></ul><p>If you think you've got what it takes, please submit your resume in confidence to<a href="mailto:simon@hallinteractive.ca"> Simon Hall</a>. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</p></p> 1184 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:24:02 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ernst-young-builds-sred-practice-acquiring-ome-group-consultants <p>&nbsp;</p><p>TORONTO, Aug. 3, 2011 /CNW/ - Ernst &amp; Young has acquired OME Group Consultants to expand its already significant Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SRED) tax practice. The federal SRED tax program is an effective way to help narrow Canada's innovation and productivity gap while creating and protecting jobs, Ernst &amp; Young says.</p><p>"This acquisition of a premiere SRED boutique complements our existing SRED team, bringing our practice to more than 80 fully dedicated professionals from coast to coast," says Trent Henry, Ernst &amp; Young's Canadian Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "This positions us as a leader in a field that seeks to help businesses of all sizes and sectors access tax incentives that will help them effectively compete in the international market."</p><p>With decades of experience in this space, Ernst &amp; Young says Canada must continue to support and improve measures like the SRED tax credit to push the economy — and its ability to compete — forward.</p><p>"Canadians enjoy an enviable standard of living, but sustaining our prosperity depends on maintaining economic competitiveness in an increasingly challenging global context," says Susan Bishop, Ernst &amp; Young's SRED leader in Canada. "The companies most likely to achieve market leadership will be those that have embedded innovation into their core business strategy. Our SR&amp;ED team takes great pride in securing the tax incentives that help our clients innovate and grow."</p><p>This month, 33 OME Group Consultants' scientists and engineers will join Ernst &amp; Young offices in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Kitchener. They will integrate into Ernst &amp; Young's existing practice, contributing specialized skills in SRED claim preparation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1183 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:38:07 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-technical-training-specialist-0 <p><p><strong>PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p>The Technical Training Specialist is accountable for coordinating, preparing and facilitating technical training&nbsp;to the Global Service Representative network, product customers, key stakeholders and internal resources.</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Design training material for new and existing product platforms including: the development of&nbsp;experiential learning plans complete with facilitator guides, course outlines, learning objectives and&nbsp;supporting participant course materials and/or job aids.</li><li>Develop evaluation strategies using a variety of techniques for assessing learner competence and transfer&nbsp;of knowledge.</li><li>Deliver modular training programs using various facilitation techniques and strategies for engaging&nbsp;learners and creating a participative and experiential learning environment.</li><li>Facilitate needs assessment strategies using a variety of data collection methods in order to determine&nbsp;required changes to existing classroom training and to identify new product training requirements.</li><li>Monitor training program effectiveness and solicit Voice of Customer data to determine next steps for&nbsp;modular programs.</li><li>Manage the technical training plan assessing alignment with business strategy ensuring regular&nbsp;maintenance to existing classroom training material is planned and new product design is planned.</li><li>Consult regularly with training team to assess the quality and sustainability of existing programs,&nbsp;processes and tools and make recommendations for improvement where appropriate.</li><li>Report regular statistics to key stakeholders representing learner participation by product, average&nbsp;assessment results and general feedback.</li><li>Travel to various international locations to develop and enhance existing product knowledge and to&nbsp;deliver modular training to end users approximately 10-20% of time.</li></ul><p><strong>BACKGROUND AND SKILL</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of Certified Service processes including: Commissioning, Installation and Troubleshooting of&nbsp;Trojan product lines.</li><li>Preference will be given to individuals with Electrical, Mechanical and Controls knowledge.</li><li>Post-secondary education in Adult Education or commitment to pursue certification is preferred.</li><li>Ability to engage a diverse audience.</li><li>Ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and generate required steps to ensure&nbsp;success.</li><li>Knowledge of wastewater and drinking water processes is considered an asset.</li><li>Demonstrated presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with learners with diverse&nbsp;background knowledge and experience.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and projects.</li><li>Experience developing online training modules using various software tools is considered an asset.</li><li>Ability to speak multi-languages is considered an asset.</li></ul><p>The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of&nbsp;the job described. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.</p><p>Apply via the <a href="http://trojanuv.com/about/careers" target="_blank">Trojan Technologies</a> website.</p></p> 1182 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:08:10 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/fanshawe-college-it-security-specialist <p><p>I. T. Security Specialist (2011-408) (NTS)&nbsp;<br />Network Services and Computer Operations&nbsp;<br />Information Technology Services&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: &nbsp;London<br /><strong>Employment Group</strong>: &nbsp;Support&nbsp;<br /><strong>Type of Position</strong>: &nbsp;Full-Time&nbsp;<br /><strong>Salary</strong>: &nbsp;$30.56 per hour&nbsp;<br /><strong>Hours Of Work Per Week</strong>: &nbsp;35&nbsp;<br /><strong>Closing Date</strong>: &nbsp;August 5, 2011</p><p><strong>Note</strong>: &nbsp;This is a full-time position (35 hours per week). &nbsp;This position is subject to averaging of hours. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Duties</strong>: &nbsp;Under the supervision of the Manager, Network Services and Computer Operations, the incumbent provides IT security consulting, leadership and enterprise server administration relating to infrastructure, networks, computers and systems used by employees and students throughout the College. &nbsp;The incumbent works with College managers, coordinators and computer support staff to determine College IT security needs. &nbsp;Develops and coordinates implementation of agreed solutions and changes to College infrastructure and computing facilities in keeping with College IT practices and standards. &nbsp;The incumbent is involved in the establishment of IT security-related College policies and procedures, and enforcing these through preventative measures and regular security audits. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong>:</p><ul><li>Post-secondary 3 year diploma/degree in Computer Science, IT Operations, Information Systems, IT Security or equivalent&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum 5 years in-depth experience with personal computers, network servers, LANs and related network devices and operating systems&nbsp;</li><li>Training in Windows enterprise administration, IT Security and industry best-practices for systems, networks and applications&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in administering student and administrative systems in a college environment, and enforcement of security policies in a Windows enterprise environment&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with external auditors and IT security consultants&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills&nbsp;</li></ul><p>While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong>:</p><p>For more information and how to apply, please visit the Fanshawe College website at: &nbsp;http://www.fanshawec.ca/careers/job-postings</p><p>We do not accept e-mailed, faxed or hard-copy resumes. &nbsp;To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application through our website link above.</p><p>We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.</p></p> 1179 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:42:28 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/london-hydro-program-manager-gis-oms <p><p>London Hydro Inc., a Local Electricity Distribution Company operating within the City of London, Ontario, is seeking candidates for the position of Program Manager - GIS &amp; OMS. &nbsp;Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer, or designate, the Program Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery and coordinated management of technology programs for London Hydro's Engineering &amp; Operations Division.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position requirements include</strong>:</p><ul><li>Manage complex programs of work throughout the full project lifecycle.</li><li>Manage resource allocations proactively by developing a resource plan for projects.</li><li>Manage vendor schedule, costs and deliverables to ensure successful and quality solutions.&nbsp;</li><li>Determine the right product, technology and system implementer/integrator for projects.</li><li>Develop project documentation, including justification, sourcing, evaluation and contracts.&nbsp;</li><li>Collect and report on project information to Executive, Steering Committee and stakeholders.</li><li>Participate in preparation of business case and cost benefit analysis of the projects.</li><li>Liaise with Executive, Steering Committee and stakeholders.</li><li>Adhere to all Occupational Health &amp; Safety Act rules and regulations, the E&amp;USA rule book, London Hydro work practices and London Hydro's Health &amp; Safety Management System.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidates should have extensive knowledge of business processes of a Utility Industry and have demonstrated the following abilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Experience with Intergraph GIS.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Outage Management System (OMS).</li><li>Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.</li><li>Communicate complex and technical issues effectively to business.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with a high degree of independence.</li><li>Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Contribute effectively in a team-oriented environment .</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and preferably a Project Management Professional Certification. &nbsp; The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, management, and supervisory skills. &nbsp;Candidates must have a Driver's License, Class G.&nbsp;</p><p>Apply Via Email:&nbsp;jobs@londonhydro.com</p></p> 1177 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:40:42 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ies-group-business-development-manager <p><p>Business Development Manager – Software Solutions – London, Ontario</p><p>"This role will suit a motivated individual with a strong desire to take ownership of this important part of the business. This individual will greatly contribute to the growth of the company's &nbsp;I.T. Services group."</p><p>Are you a motivated individual with a positive attitude and ambitious career goals who would thrive as part of a focused software solutions company? This is your perfect opportunity to join I.E.S.Group, an innovative software development company that provides the technology industry with a variety of solutions.</p><p><strong>What Product/Services is IES PROVIDING?</strong></p><p>Our goal …… is to implement server based software solutions, providing timely and accurate reporting of business critical information, supporting but usually replacing traditional paper based and/or legacy reporting systems.</p><p><strong>Why apply for this position?</strong></p><p>Work for a modest sized company with momentum and a winning culture where your success will be determined by you!</p><p><strong>What is in it for you?</strong></p><p>Join a fast paced Software Solutions company based in London and build a professional sales/marketing career in the fast growing Software and Professional Services industry. Strong above industry standard salary levels, secure position and unlimited growth potential in an interesting Technology sector.</p><p><strong>What you will be doing!</strong></p><p>Utilizing your strong technical ability to understand and demonstrate our core technology, you will market IES Group's software and IT services. You will identify new potential customers as well as continue to develop your existing client base.</p><p>A strong rolodex will only strengthen your candidacy!</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>Qualified candidates must possess 5 -10+ years successful experience in enterprise-wide software sales in the technology sector. &nbsp;Successful candidates are probably currently selling I.T. software solutions but want to increase their career success with I.E.S. Group's suite of products / services.</p><p><strong>This is a customer facing role and requires</strong>:</p><ul><li>Prospecting for New Clients and identify new business opportunities.</li><li>Lead generation through strategic marketing of products / services.</li><li>Ability to develop, communicate and execute business strategies for indirect sales channels.</li><li>Superior presentation, excellent interpersonal verbal and written skills.</li><li>Ability to perform competitive analysis and develop marketing plans.</li><li>Punctuality and good work habits.</li></ul><p>If you see yourself in this position and are looking for an outstanding career opportunity that will grow with your success, contact us only at hr@iesgroup.on.ca . &nbsp;Check us out....www.iesgroup.on.ca &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;All inquiries will be kept confidential.</p></p> 1176 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:41:04 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-extremes-senior-programmer-0 <p>Digital Extremes is on the look-out for top-notch Senior Programmers to join our team in London, Ontario, Canada. <br /><br />Located in the heart of South-Western, Ontario, Digital Extremes is dedicated to making AAA quality, commercially successful games, with the best and brightest talent available. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefit packages, and a positive, purpose-filled work atmosphere.<br /><br />For more information on Digital Extremes visit our website at <a href="http://www.digitalextremes.com/">www.digitalextremes.com</a><br /><br /><strong>Senior Programmer</strong><br /><br /><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain a fast 3D game engine that may involve working on graphics, gameplay and/or AI programming as well as porting to next-gen video game platforms</li><li>Collaborate with design, artists and other engineers to implement and fine-tune game features&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure the technical quality and game-play of the product through tuning and bug fixing.&nbsp;</li><li>Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide direction for the code architecture of a next-gen game engine</li><li>Write robust, maintainable code.</li><li>Maintain code performance through profiling and optimization.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Passion for making and playing great games</li><li>Expertise in C++&nbsp;</li><li>B.Sc. Degree in Comp Sci, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent game development experience&nbsp;</li><li>5+ years game development experience, with at least 2 shipped products.</li><li>Strong communication skills, work ethic and motivation&nbsp;</li><li>Previous experience leading or mentoring junior programmers</li><li>Ability to design efficient and intuitive code architecture for a large-scale game engine</li><li>Willing to relocate to Canada&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Extras</strong></p><ul><li>Console experience; next-gen preferred</li><li>Familiarity with large-scale C++ project development</li><li>Familiarity with any of the following APIs: D3D, OpenGL, PhysX, DirectSound, DirectInput, Win32/GDI</li><li>Experience with concurrent programming</li><li>Assembly language and low-level systems</li><li>Familiarity with Perforce</li><li>Experience with Perl</li><li>Familiarity with profiling tools (i.e. VTune, PIX, Tuner)</li></ul><p>To apply, send resume to&nbsp;<a style="color: #027ac6; text-decoration: none;" href="mailto:kate.roberts@digitalextremes.com">kate.roberts@digitalextremes.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> 1175 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:44:13 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-extremes-senior-level-designer <p><p>Digital Extremes is always on the lookout for top-notch talent to join our team in London, Ontario, Canada. With a tight-knit team, a passion for best practices and an environment that fosters creativity not to mention fantastic perks - Digital Extremes is a great place to challenge and enhance your creative abilities. All you need to do is apply! For more information on Digital Extremes visit our website at www.digitalextremes.com</p><p><strong>Main responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Follow the level design pipeline from "pen &amp; paper" game designs to implement spectacular character based levels and ultra-fun gameplay mechanics.</li><li>Work closely with level layout artists to identify level assets and gameplay direction to ensure visual and technical quality for the levels.</li><li>Follow direction of Lead Level Designer to maintain gameplay vision consistency.</li><li>Mentor and give feedback to other less experienced Level Designers.</li><li>Contribute to level concept, layout, implementation (camera, entity, etc.), prototype modeling, scenario creation, event scripting, game balancing, pacing, and gameplay tuning.</li><li>Contribute to general game design, as well as cooperate with all other facets of game production (programming, environment/world art and animation).</li><li>Place and trigger entities (such as enemies, movers, and objects) to create fun, absorbing gameplay.</li><li>Master internal tools for modeling environments and integrating game play.</li><li>Rough out world geometry, camera paths, and lighting using 3D world-building tools.</li><li>Assist with the scripting of gameplay entities and events.</li><li>Creatively resolve gameplay and production issues.</li><li>Meet production schedules and deadlines.</li><li>Collaborate with Design team to define and refine gameplay mechanics.</li><li>Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong>:</p><ul><li>2+ shipped professional titles.</li><li>4+ years game industry experience.</li><li>Solid knowledge of game editors.</li><li>Previous expreience working on AAA 1st person shooter titles.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work self-directed when necessary.</li><li>Ability to meet tight deadlines in our fast-paced environment.</li><li>Aptitude for learning new software tools.</li><li>Possess exemplary oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Willing to relocate to Canada.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Extras</strong>:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Knowledge of LUA or other scripting languages.</li></ul></p><p>To apply, send resume to&nbsp;<a style="color: #027ac6; text-decoration: none;" href="mailto:kate.roberts@digitalextremes.com">kate.roberts@digitalextremes.com</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1174 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:09:14 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-initiates-synthesis-acute-myelogenous-leukemia-drug-candidates <p><p>London, Ontario (July 28, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT) announced&nbsp;today that it has initiated synthesis on compounds from COTI’s acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) program,&nbsp;representing a positive step forward in the development of these promising new drug candidates.</p><p>“We are delighted to announce an important milestone in the development of our AML program,” said Dr.&nbsp;Wayne Danter, CEO. “The synthesis of our third major drug discovery program represents further validation&nbsp;of CHEMSAS® as a drug discovery engine and will provide an additional valuable asset that can be licensed to&nbsp;partners for further development.”</p><p>Following the completion of a successful private placement in May 2011, COTI announced its intention to use&nbsp;a portion of the funds to advance its AML program. Also as previously announced, this program is moving&nbsp;forward with funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program.</p><p>COTI plans to begin preclinical testing of at least one of these compounds upon completion of synthesis and&nbsp;to aggressively pursue licensing opportunities based upon the scientific results of the program. COTI’s AMLprogram is protected by a number of issued US, European and Canadian patents.</p><p><strong>About Acute Myelogenous Leukemia</strong></p><p>AML is the most common type of acute leukemia with more than 13,000 new cases and 8,950 deaths occurring&nbsp;each year in the US alone. According to the World Health Organization there are approximately 250,000 new&nbsp;cases of leukemia annually worldwide. AML accounts for 43% of these cases. The global AML therapeutics&nbsp;market was valued at $174m in 2009. It is expected to grow to $329m by 2016.</p><p>COTI’s AML program was designed to target several important cell-signaling enzymes called kinases. These&nbsp;enzymes form a cellular network responsible for a large number of important functions including cell division,&nbsp;cell growth and development, metabolism and cellular immunity. Approaches that are more traditional have&nbsp;sought to discover and develop “clean” drugs that have very good efficacy against a single cell-signaling target.&nbsp;COTI believes that this is a sub-optimal approach since most cancers, including leukemia, have multiple gene&nbsp;mutations and therefore multiple abnormal gene products like kinases. Unfortunately, the adaptive genetic&nbsp;machinery of cancer cells quickly finds an alternative pathway or pathways around the effects of single kinase&nbsp;inhibitors. As a result, resistance to chemotherapy emerges early and often. In AML, the most lethal adult&nbsp;leukemia, up to 40% of cases will have mutations in a particular gene known as FLT3. An abnormal gene&nbsp;produces an abnormal or absent cellular protein. However, in most cancers including leukemia, multiple gene&nbsp;mutations result in multiple kinase abnormalities. It is for this reason that COTI has undertaken an AML drug&nbsp;discovery project intentionally targeting multiple kinases that are important in leukemia. COTI’s multi-kinase&nbsp;inhibitors have also been designed to be orally available, have low toxicity, and potentially synergize with other&nbsp;first line agents.</p><p><strong>About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)</strong></p><p>COTI is a leading-edge biotechnology firm specialized in assisting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and&nbsp;therapeutic companies with the accelerated discovery of small molecules to enable new drugs to be brought&nbsp;to market in a more cost effective, efficient and timely manner.</p><p>COTI’S proprietary technology CHEMSAS®, utilizes a series of predictive computer models to identify&nbsp;compounds most likely to be successfully incorporated in disease-specific drug discovery, as well as&nbsp;subsequent optimization and preclinical development. These compounds are targeted for a variety of&nbsp;diseases, particularly those for which current treatments are either lacking or ineffective.</p></p> 1173 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:50:44 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-extremes-graphics-programmer <p>Digital Extremes is on the look-out for a top-notch Graphics Programmer to join our team.<br /><br />Located in the heart of South-Western, Ontario, Digital Extremes is dedicated to making AAA quality, commercially successful games, with the best and brightest talent available. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefit packages, and a positive, purpose-filled work atmosphere.<br /><br />For more information on Digital Extremes visit our website at <a href="http://www.digitalextremes.com/">www.digitalextremes.com</a><br /><br /><strong>Graphics Programmer</strong><br /><br /><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for graphical quality of high profile, AAA game titles.</li><li>Implement and maintain new rendering solutions for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC</li><li>Contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of the game’s production and development.</li><li>Collaborate with design, artists and other engineers to implement and fine-tune game's graphic features and provide support</li><li>Ensure the technical quality of the product through tuning and bug fixing.</li><li>Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development.</li><li>Write robust, maintainable code.</li><li>Maintain code performance through profiling and optimization.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Passion for making and playing great games&nbsp;</li><li>Expertise in C++&nbsp;</li><li>B.Sc. Degree in Comp Sci, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent game development experience&nbsp;</li><li>2+ years game development experience, with at least 1 shipped product.</li><li>Strong communication skills, work ethic and motivation&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to design efficient and intuitive code architecture for a large-scale game engine</li><li>Willing to relocate to Canada</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Extras</strong></p><ul><li>Console experience; next-gen preferred</li><li>Familiarity with large-scale C++ project development</li><li>Familiarity with any of the following APIs: D3D, OpenGL, PhysX, DirectSound, DirectInput, Win32/GDI</li><li>Experience with concurrent programming</li><li>Assembly language and low-level systems</li><li>Familiarity with Perforce</li><li>Experience with Perl</li><li>Familiarity with profiling tools (i.e. VTune)</li></ul><p>To apply, send resume to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kate.roberts@digitalextremes.com">kate.roberts@digitalextremes.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> 1171 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:37:42 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/3m-canada-clinical-research-specialist-job <p><p>Every day, one out of every four people around the world uses a 3M product. That's because every day at 3M, our employees have one thing in mind - to help customers succeed at home, in the workplace, on the go and around the world. Our employees have an uncanny ability to see customer needs and then meet them by drawing on 3M's pool of technology.</p><p>Our talented employees are the primary drivers of our success. Every day they work our magic and put our customers' needs first. There's no time like the present to become a part of 3M's winning team.</p><p>Currently, we are recruiting for a Clinical Research Associate/Specialist to join our Health Care team at our London, Ontario headquarters. The individual in this role will:</p><ul><li>independently assume clinical research and clinical affairs responsibilities for new and existing Health Care Business products</li><li>develop, prioritize and manage a hopper of clinical research opportunities for the Health Care Businesses</li><li>participate on product launch and business teams to ensure optimal alignment of 3M products (clinical claims) with overall Health Care system objectives with the focus being improved patient outcomes with superior value to the Health Care system</li><li>develop an understanding of 3M clinical studies and relevant clinical medical literature to prepare clinically referenced product/Health Care system value propositions</li><li>understand the clinical benefits/weaknesses of alternative clinical treatments and competitive products to facilitate the above</li><li>provide support to Professional Services and Quality Assurance regarding clinical research opportunities and risk review processes respectively</li><li>develop, monitor and execute clinical research protocols independently or with research partners as appropriate</li><li>leveraging their excellent interpersonal ability, they will be required to work closely with external research partners and internal 3M marketing, professional services, regulatory, clinical and quality functions for success.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Basic/Minimum Qualifications</strong>:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of clinical research experience&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum of 3 years combined experience leading and/or participating in cross functional teams</li><li>Minimum of 3 years combined experience in the Medical Device and/or Pharmaceutical Industries</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong>:</p><ul><li>Master's and/or PhD in Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Pharmacy or related science field</li><li>A clinical research background as a Medical Doctor (MD) or Pharmacists (Pharm.D.) or Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Research Scientist with a Doctorate Degree (PhD) in the medical field</li></ul><p>The successful candidate must be willing to travel up to 20 - 30% of the time.</p><p>Apply now to be immediately considered for this exciting 3M opportunity.</p><p>Candidates must be legally employable in Canada to be considered for employment. For assistance with accommodation issues regarding the submission of your resume please contact 3M Canada Human Resources.</p><p>Employment Statement 3M Canada Company is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes applications from women and men, including members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.</p><p>Apply via the <a href="http://jobs.3m.com/talentcommunity/apply/1185334/?#tracked" target="_blank">3M Canada Website</a>.</p></p> 1170 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:22:03 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/big-blue-bubbles-burn-rope-set-wiiware-ablaze <p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Burn%20the%20Rope%20Wii.png" width="640" height="480" /></p><p>Big Blue Bubble Inc. announced today that Burn the Rope, the smash hit iPhone game with over 5 million downloads, will be setting Nintendo’s WiiWare service ablaze.</p><p>Now players can enjoy burning rope from the comfort of their living room! Just sit back on the couch and play Burn the Rope on the big screen with high resolution graphics, unique motion controls, and all the fiery fun of the original game.</p><p>Burn the Rope is a challenging game where you try to burn as much rope as you can in each level. There’s a catch! The fire only burns upwards, leaving you to rotate the level to keep your flame alive! As you progress through the levels, you’ll encounter different bugs crawling along the rope, each with their own unique reactions to the flame. For example, the ant changes the color of the flame so you can burn the corresponding colored ropes, and the spider shoots out a web bridge so you can access parts of the level that you could not before.</p><p>Burn the Rope is incredibly fun for players of any age. You will actually feel like you’re burning a rope, yet there’s no need for a fire extinguisher!</p><p>Features:</p><ul><li>Over 100 different levels!</li><li>Incredibly fun and addictive!</li><li>Beautiful high resolution graphics and fire effects!</li><li>Easy to learn, hard to master!</li><li>Fun for the whole family!</li></ul><p>Burn the Rope will be available in North American store on July 28th and European release will follow shortly after.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1169 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:58:48 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/resolution-interactive-media-incredi-awesome-web-developer-intermediate <p>As the result of continued growth we're looking for our next rock star web developer.<br /><br /><strong>This Position In a Nutshell</strong><br /><br />Intermediate level experience, web development with a focus in LAMP (PHP) working with other developers in our web-only production department.<br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong><br /><br />Resolution Interactive Media Inc. (ResIM) is London’s nationally acclaimed digital agency. As a leading Canadian player our core competency is delivering exceptional and challenging web projects. If you have a background in and a passion for web development we want to hear from you.<br /><br /><strong>About You<br /><br /></strong>You know when the narwhal bacons, and you’ve moved on. You consider yourself a bit of a web guru. You've been building complex web projects for a while and are passionate about new technologies. Your family still asks you to fix their computer because they think that’s what you do all day. It’s okay, we understand. <br /><br /><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Writing code for data-driven web projects and rich interfaces</li><li>Designing application layouts</li><li>Contributing to Quipp, our in-house php framework</li><li>Providing assistance to non-production managers with technical requirement clarification and end-user documentation</li><li>Attending production meetings and working with other production team members to solve problems and create work plans</li><li>Contributing to the larger enhancements for existing projects</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Strong eye for detail</li><li>Team work skills</li><li>An enthusiasm for usability (ease-of-use)</li><li>Exceptional problem determination and creative problem solving skills</li><li>Ability to hand code web projects and create/maintain reusable code</li></ul><p><strong>Technologies/Language Basics You Need To Know<br /></strong></p><ul><li>HTML/XHTML</li><li>XML</li><li>CSS</li><li>PHP</li><li>SQL</li><li>Javascript</li></ul><p><strong>Technologies/Languages That Will Make Us Raise An Eyebrow</strong></p><ul><li>SVN/Git Experience</li><li>UNIX Environment Experience</li><li>Objective C / C#</li><li>Actionscript 3</li></ul><p><strong>Required Education/Experience<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 2+ Year College Diploma in a new media field (Web Development, Analyst, Multimedia, Programming or similar)</li><li>2+ years of either agency or other demonstrated field experience</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop complex web projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Terms<br /><br /></strong>Full Time Position.&nbsp; Resolution staffers enjoy an annual salary in a relaxing, open, collaborative environment.<br /><br /><strong>Other perks include:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>XP-style agile development workflow</li><li>A mantra of respect towards employee evenings and weekends</li><li>Project ownership and democratic decision making across all staffers (junior/senior)</li><li>Daily flex time, start when you want</li><li>Company paid conferences and personal development</li><li>Company paid medical and dental benefits</li></ul><p><strong>What To Submit<br /><br /></strong>Your resume and a couple of samples that you feel show off a little of what you can do. You *must* provide an example of your web work to be considered for an interview.<br /><br /><strong>Submission examples:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Code samples</li><li>Screen shot galleries</li><li>URL's to websites/projects that you've developed</li></ul><p>Please send your resume and portfolio URL in confidence to hr@resolutionim.com.&nbsp; Only those candidates we'd like to interview will be contacted.&nbsp; ResIM is an equal opportunity employer.</p> 1168 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:17:31 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/resolution-interactive-media-friggin%E2%80%99-best-interactiveweb-designer <p>As the result of continued growth we’re looking for our next web and interactive designer.<br /><br /><strong>This Position In a Nutshell</strong><br /><br />Interface design and graphics work in collaboration with other designers in our web and screen media focused production department. Development of polished concepts with ability to slice them into working layouts and UI components.<br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong><br /><br />Resolution Interactive Media Inc. (ResIM) is London’s nationally acclaimed digital agency. A leading Canadian player our core competency is delivering exceptional and challenging web projects. We bring big brands and complex business processes to the digital channel with rich experiences, and we love it. If you have a background in and a passion for web design we want to hear from you.<br /><br /><strong>About You</strong><br /><br />You consider yourself a bit of a design nut. You've been building complex web projects for a while and are passionate about new technologies. Your friends avoid using Comic Sans thanks to your rants and know your opinion on every piece of ad work out there whether they asked for it or not. <br /><br /><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Designing site layouts and graphic components</li><li>Slicing layouts and building module UIs</li><li>Working with javascript components</li><li>Contributing to Quipp, our in-house framework</li><li>Providing assistance to non-production managers with technical requirement clarification and end-user documentation</li><li>Attending production meetings and working with other production team members to solve problems and create work plans</li><li>Contributing to the larger enhancements for existing projects</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Exceptional visual conceptual skills with demonstrated ability to design for digital/web</li><li>Wonderful verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent organizational skills</li><li>Strong eye for detail</li><li>Team work skills</li><li>An enthusiasm for usability (ease-of-use)</li><li>Exceptional problem determination and creative problem solving skills</li><li>Ability to hand code web projects and create/maintain reusable code</li></ul><p><strong>Technologies/Languages You Need To Know<br /></strong></p><ul><li>HTML/XHTML</li><li>CSS</li></ul><p><strong>Technologies/Languages That Will Make Us Raise An Eyebrow<br /></strong></p><ul><li>SVN/Git Experience</li><li>UNIX Environment Experience</li><li>Objective C / C#</li><li>Actionscript 3</li></ul><p><strong>Required Education/Experience<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 2+ Year College Diploma in a new media or design field (Web Development, Graphic Design, Multimedia or similar)</li><li>2+ years of either agency or other demonstrated field experience</li></ul><p><strong>Terms<br /></strong></p><p>Full Time Position.&nbsp; Resolution staffers enjoy a competitive annual salary in a relaxing, open, collaborative environment.<br /><br /><strong>Other perks include:</strong></p><ul><li>XP-style agile development workflow</li><li>A mantra of respect towards employee evenings and weekends</li><li>Project ownership and democratic decision making across all staffers junior/senior</li><li>Daily flex time, start when you want</li><li>Company paid conferences and personal development</li><li>Company paid medical and dental benefits</li></ul><p><strong>What To Submit<br /><br /></strong>Your resume and a couple of samples that you feel show off a little of what you can do. You *must* provide an example of your *best* work to be considered for an interview. <br /><br /><strong>Submission examples:</strong></p><ul><li>Screen shot galleries of your web related work</li><li>URL's to websites/projects that you've developed</li></ul><p>Please send your resume and portfolio URL in confidence to hr@resolutionim.com.&nbsp; Only those candidates we'd like to interview will be contacted.&nbsp; ResIM is an equal opportunity employer.</p> 1167 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:51:17 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/accucaps-industries-health-and-safety-coodinator <p>Accucaps Industries is a highly specialized contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and nutritional products servicing healthcare and consumer product marketers globally. We attribute our success to our most important assets - our people.<br /><br />We are continually seeking applicants for positions in Production, Quality and Engineering. Accucaps Industries believes in making long-term investments in our people who are developing their careers with us. We offer a challenging, fast paced, rewarding, entrepreneurial environment and in return we provide you an opportunity to grow your career. Our standards are basic: strong customer focus, innovation and superior quality standards.</p><p>If you are seeking employment in an environment that promotes success through accountability, empowerment, integrity, trust and growth, then we invite you to be a part of the best in the industry.<br /><br /><strong>Health and Safety Coordinator<br /><br />Position Summary:<br /></strong></p><p>Assists with planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining a variety of occupational health, safety, environmental programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for employees.<br /><br /><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Act as JHSC co-chair and Certified Management member</li><li>Coordinate workplace health &amp; safety inspections, accident/incident investigations, concern investigations</li><li>Provide immediate response for health &amp; safety issues, to supervisors and managers, where required</li><li>Coordinate Return to Work program</li><li>Develop health and safety related standards and procedures</li><li>Develop health and safety training programs</li><li>Deliver health and safety related training</li><li>Emergency Response Team Lead</li><li>Assist with the conducting of risk assessments</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:<br /></strong></p><p><strong>Education and/or Experience:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education with formal Health and Safety training</li><li>Knowledge of Occupational Health &amp; Safety Act and Regulations</li><li>Certified, under the Occupational Health &amp; Safety Act</li></ul><p><strong>Experience:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Health and Safety role</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Attributes:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)</li><li>Works cooperatively in teams, communicates clearly and has effective listening skills</li><li>Ability to effectively work independently as required and complete daily activities according to work schedule</li><li>Demonstrates trustworthiness by being honest, dependable, and reliable</li><li>Ability to operate in a respectful and professional manner at all times</li></ul><p>Please submit all resumes to:&nbsp; hfly@accucaps.com<br />In the subject line please reference:&nbsp; Health/Strathroy</p> 1166 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:13:06 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-receives-another-key-asset-canadian-patent-support-its-acute-myelo <p><p>London, Ontario (July 26, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT) announced&nbsp;today that a patent for its protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors supporting the Company’s acute myelogenous&nbsp;leukemia (AML) program was granted by the Canadian Patent Office on June 14, 2011. This further&nbsp;strengthens the Company’s patent portfolio for AML as European and US patents for these compounds&nbsp;were previously granted.</p><p>“We are quite pleased to announce another important milestone in the growth and development of our&nbsp;Company,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, CEO. “The granting of this patent by the examiners of the Canadian&nbsp;Patent Office represents a further validation of our proprietary technology, CHEMSAS®. This development,&nbsp;in conjunction with the continued progress of our lead oncology compound COTI-2 and the early success&nbsp;with our HIV integrase inhibitor program demonstrates COTI’s unique ability to efficiently discover novel&nbsp;drug candidates. These patents are valuable assets in the advancement of our AML program, which can be&nbsp;licensed to partners eager to develop novel therapeutics for the treatment of this disease.”</p><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, tyrosine kinase inhibitors interfere with cell communication&nbsp;and research suggests prevents tumor growth by inhibiting the uncontrolled white blood cell proliferation&nbsp;common in leukemia. The portfolio of patents provides the Company protection in a market where&nbsp;approximately 39,300 new cases of AML are diagnosed each year.</p><p>The Company plans to begin synthesis and preclinical development of at least one compound from this&nbsp;library and to aggressively pursue licensing opportunities. This program is funded in part by a grant from&nbsp;the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program, as announced in June&nbsp;2010.</p><p>AML is the most common type of acute leukemia with more than 13,000 new cases and 8,950 deaths&nbsp;occurring each year in the US alone. The most recent Canadian data suggests there are approximately&nbsp;1,300 new cases of AML in Canada each year. According to the World Health Organization there are&nbsp;approximately 250,000 new cases of leukemia annually worldwide. AML accounts for 43% of these cases.</p><p>COTI’s AML treatment program was designed to target several important cell-signaling enzymes called&nbsp;kinases. These enzymes form a cellular network responsible for a large number of important functions&nbsp;including cell division, cell growth and development, metabolism and cellular immunity. Approaches&nbsp;that are more traditional have sought to discover and develop “clean” drugs that have very good efficacy against a single cell-signaling target. COTI believes that this is the sub-optimal approach since most&nbsp;cancers, including leukemia, have multiple gene mutations and therefore multiple abnormal gene products&nbsp;like kinases. Unfortunately, the adaptive genetic machinery of cancer cells quickly finds an alternative&nbsp;pathway or pathways around the effects of single kinase inhibitors. As a result, resistance to chemotherapy&nbsp;emerges early and often. In AML, the most lethal adult leukemia, up to 40% of cases will have mutations&nbsp;in a particular gene known as FLT3. An abnormal gene produces an abnormal or absent cellular&nbsp;protein. However, in most cancers including leukemia, multiple gene mutations result in multiple kinase&nbsp;abnormalities. It is for this reason that COTI has undertaken an AML drug discovery project intentionally&nbsp;targeting multiple kinases that are important in leukemia. COTI’s multi-kinase inhibitors have also been&nbsp;designed to be orally available, have low toxicity, and potentially synergize with other first line agents.</p><p><strong>About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)</strong></p><p>COTI is a leading-edge biotechnology firm specialized in assisting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and&nbsp;therapeutic companies with the accelerated discovery of small molecules to enable new drugs to be&nbsp;brought to market in a more cost effective, efficient and timely manner.</p><p>COTI’S proprietary technology CHEMSAS®, utilizes a series of predictive computer models to identify&nbsp;compounds most likely to be successfully incorporated in disease-specific drug discovery, as well as&nbsp;subsequent optimization and preclinical development. These compounds are targeted for a variety of&nbsp;diseases, particularly those for which current treatments are either lacking or ineffective.</p><p>COTI is located in London, Ontario and is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the&nbsp;symbol ‘COT’.</p></p> 1165 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:19:39 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/richard-ivey-school-business-marketing-manager <p><strong>Position</strong>: Marketing Manager<br /><strong>Reports to</strong>: Director of Marketing and Recruitment<br /><strong>Department</strong>: Marketing, Communications &amp; Public Affairs</p><p><strong>PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:<br /></strong></p><p>Ivey’s Marketing Manager will work closely with the Director of Marketing and Recruitment, external vendors, and internal project managers to ensure that marketing project plans are executed in a timely and cost effective manner. This includes having perspective on the entire marketing plan and marketing budget for the school. The successful candidate will also be a brand standards champion who will approve copy and provide design direction on externally facing marketing communications.&nbsp; From time to time, first draft copy writing will be required.</p><p>This role supports the school’s decision to build a centralized, but collaborative, strategic marketing planning process.&nbsp; The goal of this process is to build clearer and more consistent brand messaging and market presence, as well as identify opportunities for efficiency and integration of marketing spending and resources.</p><p><strong>KEY RESULT AREAS:<br /></strong></p><ol><li>Develop and manage project plans with internal Ivey clients and external agencies to ensure efficient and successful completion of all marketing and recruiting projects in the school. As a key project stakeholder, this will include collecting and contributing to copy and design feedback to external agencies.</li><li>Depending on the size and scope of the project, the Marketing Manager will be accountable for decision-making that will ensure the project supports the individual department goals, the school’s branding requirements and broader communication goals while balancing the relationship between the agency and the internal Ivey client.&nbsp; This will include budget allocation and resource decisions required to get the most value from external vendor relationships.</li><li>Monitor the budget and project plans of all marketing and recruiting projects in the school and make recommendations for budget and planning efficiencies. This will include the development of customized budget updates and budget planning views for each of the program groups and on-going project timelines for each project.</li><li>Review and approve appropriate uses of the Ivey logo, Ivey design templates and Ivey protected marks by all groups in the school.&nbsp; This will include the monitoring, editing and management of the Ivey Visual Identity website.&nbsp;</li><li>Write first draft copy for selected marketing and recruiting projects. This will include the development and maintenance of a set of approved brand positioning statements and overall brand support statements. Recommendations on and monitoring of the consistent and appropriate use of these statements will be an important activity within this role.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Identify, assess and recommend unique higher education marketing opportunities. Maintain relationships with media placement contacts and connect our marketing and digital media agencies to these contacts as appropriate opportunities are identified.</li><li>Monitor, assess and share activities of competitors in program markets.&nbsp;</li></ol><p><strong>REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</strong><br /><br />The incumbent should possess a university degree, preferably in business and/or marketing, and a minimum of 7 years of directly relevant experience in a marketing and sales role. This experience should include budget management, marketing planning, project management, internal client management, brief creation, creative and copy direction and feedback, and agency relationship management.<br /><br /><strong>SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Possesses a solid understanding of marketing principles and sales funnel management.</li><li>Demonstrates the ability to operate in a busy environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.</li><li>Exhibits initiative and innovation in project management and marketing plan tracking/reporting.</li><li>Utilizes excellent follow-up and on-going communication skills to ensure that internal and external stakeholders are clear on deliverables, roles and responsibilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrates strong communication skills, both oral and written, including copy editing skills.</li><li>Displays confidence and comfort providing feedback and suggestions to improve project management and project deliverables.</li><li>Shows exceptional attention to detail combined with the ability to prioritize activities according to larger strategic goals.</li><li>Maintains a high-level of competence in a variety of computer applications, including database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.</li><li>Participates in and is knowledgeable about on-line communication platforms and tools.</li><li>Has the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion.</li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong>: Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario<br /><br />This is a 2 year renewable contract position with full benefits.<br /><br />Qualified candidates should forward their applications in confidence to hrresumes@ivey.ca before August 1, 2011. Please include reference MC039 in the subject line.</p> 1164 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:52:01 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-incentive-analysts <p><strong>SUMMARY:</strong><br />Automotive/Incentive Analysts research and interpret incentive (marketing) and automotive data to meet accuracy, timeliness and completeness guidelines set by our high standards which are driven by client demand.&nbsp; Individuals in this role may work as a shared resource (dependant on work assignment priority) between our Incentives and Automotive Data departments.<br /><br /><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES &amp; MEASURES:</strong></p><ul><li>Learn and understand incentive marketing programs in the Automotive Industry context through training and through self-directed research</li><li>Research incentive programs on the Internet and from other sources</li><li>Post incentive program documents to the Incentivewatch.com news site</li><li>Triage, Analyze, Interpret incentive programs and enter the data into Autodata’s business system using internal transaction tools</li><li>Provide quality control (QC) support of incentive data in database and products.</li><li>Assist and lend content knowledge support to other departments through product testing and consulting</li><li>Training and mentoring of new team members</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Factors/Measures:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide insight and suggestions for the development of internal tools and data model</li><li>Provide insight and suggestions for the improvement of department policies and processes</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Skills/traits/Education/Experience Required:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>University degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>PC skills and hands-on experience creating reports and presentations with MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook</li><li>Knowledge of common computer and basic Internet technologies is required</li><li>Good communication skills (written, oral and presentation)</li><li>General understanding of project management principles.</li><li>Solid understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives</li><li>Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.</li><li>Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.</li><li>Exceptionally self-motivated, directed, and detail-oriented.</li><li>Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities</li><li>On-call availability and periodic overtime.</li><li>Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Contact information<br /><br /></strong>Company Name: Autodata Solutions<br />Contact Name: Erin Duquette - HR<br />Telephone: 519-451-2323<br />Fax: 519-451-6615<br />Email Address: erin.duquette@autodata.net</p> 1163 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:39:04 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/worldiscoveries-open-business-china <p>The organization, a partnership between The University of Western Ontario, Robarts Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute, will open an office in the Jiangsu province in southern China in November. The office represents a new era in the organization, which has expanded to what is tentatively called WORLDiscoveries International.<br /><br />As the business development arm of London’s research network, WORLDiscoveries draws upon a mix of industry connections, sector-specific market knowledge and business development expertise to help researchers and local inventors commercialize their discoveries through licensing and new company spin-offs.<br /><br />WORLDiscoveries is the first technology transfer organization in Canada to establish an office in China and already has plans to expand to a second office in Asia.<br /><br />“We will have our own people on the ground in China to better work with that community on an ongoing basis,” says Paul Paolatto, WORLDiscoveries executive director. “It keeps our technologies front-and-centre in front of the industrial partners we are targeting for these opportunities.<br /><br />“By investing in their communities, it helps us motivate them to invest in London,” he says, noting an announcement is expected later this year regarding a private sector deal involving two spin-off companies, funded by Chinese investors, which are setting up in London.<br /><br />A group of delegates from Jiangsu’s Department of Science and Technology are visiting Western Thursday and Friday, July 21-22 to sign a memorandum of agreement with an expressed intent to help WORLDiscoveries and the university establish a presence in the province of Jiangsu.<br /><br />This is the most recent step in an 18-month aggressive bid to establish a presence in China to introduce technologies into the Chinese market, and create economic returns and development for Western and the London area. To date, many lucrative relationships have been established with the Chinese government and private sector partners.<br /><br />“We are not just introducing our university’s technologies, but we are helping represent London-based companies who have technologies and wish to enter the China market, but don’t necessarily know the most cost-effective means by way to do so,” Paolatto says.<br /><br />Asia is more aggressive in moving technologies to the marketplace, he explains.<br /><br />“Traditionally it’s been a tough market to crack. We’ve been able to establish this presence in just over 18 months and a lot of that has to do with Western’s exceptional reputation internationally,” Paolatto says. “Because of that, WORLDiscoveries has been able to move much more aggressively into the market and represent our technologies more effectively.”<br /><br />The Jiangsu office may also be used for training with knowledge-based workers, research collaborations and student recruitment.<br /><br />(Source: communications.uwo.ca)</p> 1162 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:42:54 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/giving-these-companies-credit-may-pay <p>The London Free Press has continued its look at the city's future through it's What's London? series, this time examining ways in which digital media enterprises can be encouraged.</p><blockquote>The Ontario government has created a 40% tax credit program for digital media research and development, Taking part in the Free Press What's London? series, Steve Groves, vice-president of Information Technology Services for GoodLife Fitness, suggested London could have a program at the local level to entice digital business that could include tax incentives, utility expense credits, transit pass programs and downtown parking inducements.<p>"We often hear of universities incubating new businesses but with the proper incentive programs there is little reason why the entire city could not be the incubator," Groves said.</p></blockquote><p>Source: <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/07/17/18432756.html" target="_blank">London Free Press</a></p> 1161 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:09:56 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/echidna-solutions-interactive-art-director <p><p><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong>:</p><p>Echidna is a web development team with a track record of providing our clients with an exceptional experience both in our customer service and technical execution.</p><p><strong>WHY WORK HERE</strong>:</p><p>We offer a laid back, supportive work environment while working with great clients across South Western Ontario.</p><p>We offer competitive wages, three weeks holidays, benefits plan, great workstations, fancy chairs and a great team.</p><p><strong>WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR</strong>:</p><p>A new team member to work as a part of our development team to design and execute web solutions.</p><p>You will be responsible for providing media development services for projects, products, and applications across the enterprise.</p><p>You will be responsible for assisting with developing and leading the creative process for all projects across the enterprise.</p><p><strong>SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES</strong>:</p><ul><li>Define site architecture and overall site structure.</li><li>Bring new ideas for functionality and features to clients.</li><li>Conduct research into current and emerging Web technologies and issues in support of web development efforts.</li><li>Identify, recommend, and prioritize new Web features and applications in conjunction with other team members and clients.</li><li>Develop, code, install, test, debug, and document web sites and applications using appropriate editors.</li><li>Update client websites to ensure site accuracy and currency.</li><li>Ensure security of all websites and related applications.</li><li>Monitor and report on website traffic and performance.</li><li>Perform cost-benefit analyses of proposed multimedia implementations.</li><li>Develop and take ownership of the production and integration of multimedia applications and initiatives in the company.</li><li>Build graphics, slides, audio, videos, and/or animation for corporate products, Web sites, intranets/extranets, training materials, and marketing collateral.</li><li>Conceive and create interactive applications for use in marketing demos, corporate presentations, business sites, and educational materials.</li><li>Edit digital pictures, audio, video, and graphics in preparation for final production and deployment efforts.</li><li>Code, test, debug, and document multimedia applications using the appropriate editors.</li><li>Integrate multimedia developments into their appropriate areas, such as networks, software under construction, and so on.</li></ul><p><strong>EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS</strong>:</p><ul><li>Minimum 2 – 3 year Community College Diploma or University Degree in Graphic/Interactive Design</li><li>Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in marketing/advertising/website design with a marketing/digital agency</li><li>Continual updating on related industry topics</li></ul><p><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS</strong>:</p><ul><li>Solid fundamentals in developing W3C compliant CSS and HTML</li><li>Proficient in the use of Photoshop</li><li>Experience in developing for CMS platforms</li><li>Good overall knowledge of digital design, animation, video design, and Web graphics.</li><li>General knowledge of marketing practices and principles.</li></ul><p><strong>BONUS SKILLS</strong>:</p><ul><li>Drupal CMS development</li><li>Adobe After Effects</li><li>Flash</li></ul><p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong>:</p><p>Please email a resume to: andrew@echidna.ca - no phone calls accepted.</p></p> 1160 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:07:39 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/echidna-solutions-web-developer <p><p><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong>:</p><p>Echidna is a web development team with a track record of providing our clients with an exceptional experience both in our customer service and technical execution.</p><p><strong>WHY WORK HERE</strong>:</p><p>We offer a laid back, supportive work environment while working with great clients across South Western Ontario.</p><p>We offer competitive wages, three weeks holidays, benefits plan, great workstations, fancy chairs and a great team.</p><p><strong>WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR</strong>:</p><p>A new team member to work as a part of our development team to design and execute web solutions.</p><p><strong>SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES</strong>:</p><ul><li>Define site architecture and overall site structure.</li><li>Bring new ideas for functionality and features to clients.</li><li>Conduct research into current and emerging Web technologies and issues in support of web development efforts.</li><li>Identify, recommend, and prioritize new Web features and applications in conjunction with other team members and clients.</li><li>Develop, code, install, test, debug, and document web sites and applications using appropriate editors.</li><li>Update client websites to ensure site accuracy and currency.</li><li>Ensure security of all websites and related applications.</li><li>Monitor and report on website traffic and performance.</li></ul><p><strong>EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS</strong>:</p><ul><li>Minimum 2 – 3 year Community College Diploma or University Degree in Graphic/Interactive Design, Computer Science or Programmer/Analyst field(s).</li><li>Continual updating on related industry topics</li></ul><p><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS</strong>:</p><ul><li>Solid fundamentals in developing W3C compliant CSS and XHTML</li><li>Proficient in the use of Photoshop</li><li>Experience in developing for CMS platforms</li><li>Javascript skills as required</li></ul><p><strong>BONUS SKILLS</strong>:</p><ul><li>Drupal CMS development</li><li>Adobe After Effects</li><li>Flash</li></ul><p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong>:</p><p>Please email a resume to: andrew@echidna.ca - no phone calls accepted.</p></p> 1159 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:05:50 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/echidna-solutions-accountproject-manager <p><p><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong>:</p><p>Echidna is a web development team with a track record of providing our clients with an exceptional experience both in our customer service and technical execution.</p><p><strong>WHY WORK HERE</strong>:</p><p>We offer a laid back, supportive work environment while working with great clients across South Western Ontario.</p><p>We offer competitive wages, three weeks holidays, benefits plan, great workstations, fancy chairs and a great team.</p><p><strong>WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR</strong>:</p><p>A new team member to work as a part of our client services team to design and execute web solutions.</p><p><strong>SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES</strong>:</p><ul><li>Act as main client contact on the accounts assigned, providing these clients with strategic website solutions</li><li>Manage internal team, agency resources and workflow process</li><li>Provide clients with innovative short and long term strategic marketing guidance</li><li>Develop a positive and partnering relationship with all clients</li><li>Take the lead role on assisting in building the client’s business and generating new strategies for agency-client partnerships</li><li>Ensure that the account team produces all client work with highest level of quality, on time, and on budget</li><li>Provide clear communication between client and web development team</li><li>Develop creative briefs for all projects according to client specifications</li><li>Assist in new business initiatives such as networking and prospecting</li><li>Define site architecture and overall site structure.</li><li>Bring new ideas for functionality and features to clients.</li><li>Monitor and report on website traffic and performance.</li></ul><p><strong>EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS</strong>:</p><ul><li>Minimum 2 – 3 year Community College Diploma or University Degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations or Equivalent</li><li>Continual updating on related industry topics</li></ul><p><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS</strong>:</p><ul><li>Proficient in MS office</li><li>Interest in technology / tech-savvy (not programming)</li><li>Excellent public speaker</li><li>Ability to make presentations</li></ul><p><strong>BONUS SKILLS</strong>:</p><ul><li>Ability to write/edit web copy</li><li>Business experience in utilization of social networks</li></ul><p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong>:</p><p>Please email a resume to: andrew@echidna.ca - no phone calls accepted.</p></p> 1158 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:18:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/enable-imaging-technologies-intermediate-gui-developer <p><p>Located in London, Ontario, Enable Imaging Technologies is a biomedical start‐up company that is committed to&nbsp;developing low cost imaging tools that serve a well defined need within our target market to the benefit of our local and&nbsp;International stakeholders. With an initial focus upon the development and commercialization of our diagnostic&nbsp;ultrasound imaging platform, we seek talented, committed, entrepreneurial, and technology focused individuals to join&nbsp;our young and ambitious team.</p><p>Specifically, we seek to fill the position of INTERMEDIATE GUI DEVELOPER.</p><p><strong>Role</strong>: The main role of this position will be to work with the development team to redesign, build, test, and document&nbsp;the new graphical user interfaces for the different products currently under development.</p><p><strong>Term</strong>: 1 year full time contract, possibility of extension.</p><p><strong>Education</strong>: Computer Science graduate or Software Engineering graduate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in&nbsp;the construction of graphical user interfaces for large software systems. Courses or experience in software design and&nbsp;human computer interaction (HCI) are ideal.</p><p><strong>Required skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>Demonstrated excellence in design and programming skills in C++</li><li>Show proficiency in the use of UML (Unified Modelling Language)</li><li>Show proficiency in the comprehension and use of a C++ GUI library (Qt/wxWidgets), and MFC&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of configuration management. Be able to request, merge, and commit changes to a central&nbsp;version repository (ideally Git/SVN/CVS).&nbsp;</li><li>Strong communication and documentation skills</li></ul><p><strong>Preferable skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>Create simple python scripts &nbsp;</li><li>OpenGL / VTK / ITK&nbsp;</li><li>JavaScript / JQuery / Mootools / Ext JS 4&nbsp;</li><li>XML</li><li>Understanding of the Rational Unified Process, Agile Development, XP or other software development methodology.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Personal characteristics</strong>:</p><ul><li>Versatility&nbsp;</li><li>Creativity &nbsp;</li><li>Initiative&nbsp;</li><li>Independent worker&nbsp;</li><li>Excited about working in a multidisciplinary team environment&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Please submit your resume with cover letter demonstrating your interests and qualifications to Attn CEO, Enable&nbsp;Imaging Technologies – info@enableimagingtech.com. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. We will&nbsp;begin reviewing applications immediately, and continue to accept applications until the position is filled.</p></p> 1157 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:13:08 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/enable-imaging-technologies-database-developeradministrator <p><p>Located in London, Ontario, Enable Imaging Technologies is a biomedical start‐up company that is committed to&nbsp;developing low cost imaging tools that serve a well defined need within our target market to the benefit of our local and&nbsp;International stakeholders. With an initial focus upon the development and commercialization of our diagnostic&nbsp;ultrasound imaging platform, we seek talented, committed, entrepreneurial, and technology focused individuals to join&nbsp;our young and ambitious team.</p><p>Specifically, we seek to fill the position of DATABASE DEVELOPER/ADMINISTRATOR.</p><p><strong>Role</strong>: The main role of this position will be to DBA will be to design, create and maintain database schemes for Enable&nbsp;products. &nbsp;The database manager will also write DAO’s (Data Access Objects) to access the database schemes. This layer&nbsp;will enable database changes without affecting other architectural layers.</p><p><strong>Term</strong>: 1 year full time contract, possibility of extension.</p><p><strong>Education</strong>: Computer Science or Software Engineering graduate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the design,&nbsp;implementation and maintenance of databases. Courses on data structures and database management systems are&nbsp;ideal for this position.</p><p><strong>Required skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>Expertise &nbsp;in &nbsp;database &nbsp;design: &nbsp;normalized &nbsp;vs &nbsp;denormalized &nbsp;models; &nbsp;OLAP, &nbsp;ROLAP, &nbsp;OLTP; &nbsp;atomic transactions; logging; maintenance operations in general.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated expertise on implementing technical requirements&nbsp;</li><li>UML&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in developing database centric code (procedural SQL) and database access code (DAOs).&nbsp;</li><li>Experience using large relational database management systems (RDBMS). Oracle , MySQL.&nbsp;</li><li>2 years knowledge of data security and integrity methods and techniques&nbsp;</li><li>2 years familiarity and experience in executing logical and physical database administration tasks, including operation and troubleshooting&nbsp;</li><li>Understanding of the Rational Unified Process, Agile Development, XP or other software development&nbsp;methodology.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of configuration management. Be able to request, merge, and commit changes to a central&nbsp;version repository (ideally Git/SVN/CVS).&nbsp;</li><li>Strong communication and documentation skills&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Preferable skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>C++ programming &nbsp;(DAO)&nbsp;</li><li>2 years knowledge of backup and recovery techniques / tools&nbsp;</li><li>1 year knowledge/experience with application development and testing methodologies and tools&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Personal characteristics</strong>:</p><ul><li>Lateral thinker&nbsp;</li><li>Versatility</li><li>Initiative&nbsp;</li><li>Independent worker&nbsp;</li><li>Excited about working in a multidisciplinary team environment&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Please submit your resume with cover letter demonstrating your interests and qualifications to Attn CEO, Enable&nbsp;Imaging Technologies – info@enableimagingtech.com. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. We will&nbsp;begin reviewing applications immediately, and continue to accept applications until the position is filled.</p></p> 1156 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:03:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/enable-imaging-technologies-intermediate-core-developer <p><p>Located in London, Ontario, Enable Imaging Technologies is a biomedical start‐up company that is committed to&nbsp;developing low cost imaging tools that serve a well defined need within our target market to the benefit of our local and&nbsp;International stakeholders. With an initial focus upon the development and commercialization of our diagnostic&nbsp;ultrasound imaging platform, we seek talented, committed, entrepreneurial, and technology focused individuals to join&nbsp;our young and ambitious team.</p><p>Specifically, we seek to complement our last round of hiring and fill the position of INTERMEDIATE CORE DEVELOPER.</p><p><strong>Role</strong>: The main role of this position will be to analyze and document (code level) current product functionalities.&nbsp;Working with the technical team, the core developer will define subsystems and interfaces that need to be built to&nbsp;assure low coupling and high cohesion. The core developer will also work in the development of the network layer for&nbsp;remote solutions and the integration of the existing stand‐alone modules and matlab modules.</p><p><strong>Term</strong>: 1 year full time contract, possibility of extension.</p><p><strong>Education</strong>: Software Engineer graduate with a minimum of 2 year of experience in layered development. Courses on&nbsp;computer graphics, networking, software architecture and software engineering are highly advisable for this position.</p><p><strong>Required skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>Demonstrated expertise on implementing technical requirements&nbsp;</li><li>Matlab programming&nbsp;</li><li>C++ programming&nbsp;</li><li>Network programming (TCP/IP, UDP on C++)&nbsp;</li><li>UML modelling&nbsp;</li><li>Understanding &nbsp;of &nbsp;the &nbsp;Rational &nbsp;Unified &nbsp;Process, &nbsp;Agile &nbsp;Development, &nbsp;XP &nbsp;or &nbsp;other &nbsp;software &nbsp;development methodology.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge &nbsp;of &nbsp;configuration &nbsp;management. &nbsp;Be &nbsp;able &nbsp;to &nbsp;request, &nbsp;merge, &nbsp;and &nbsp;commit &nbsp;changes &nbsp;to &nbsp;a &nbsp;central&nbsp;version repository (ideally Git/SVN/CVS).&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Preferable skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>OpenGL programming&nbsp;</li><li>VTK / ITK&nbsp;</li><li>MFC&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Personal characteristics</strong>:</p><ul><li>Lateral thinker&nbsp;</li><li>Versatility&nbsp;</li><li>Initiative&nbsp;</li><li>Independent worker&nbsp;</li><li>Excited about working in a multidisciplinary team environment&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Please submit your resume with cover letter demonstrating your interests and qualifications to Attn CEO, Enable&nbsp;Imaging Technologies – info@enableimagingtech.com. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. We will&nbsp;begin reviewing applications immediately, and continue to accept applications until the position is filled.</p></p> 1155 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:31:07 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/annual-summer-bbq <p>Join TechAlliance and The Stiller Centre for our annual Summer BBQ. This popular annual event features great food provided by Windermere Manor and brings together London's technology and business community. Tickets are only $5 per person. Members of the tech sector and the community at large are welcome to join us.</p><p><strong>Food provided by:</strong></p><p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/WMlogo.jpg" width="303" height="150" /><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Logo.jpg" width="200" height="155" /></p> 1070 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:35:29 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ztr-control-systems-senior-validation-engineer <p><p>Our Rail Engineering Department is growing! Join a dedicated and collaborative group in this exciting opportunity for a Senior Validation Engineer.</p><p>If you are looking for a dynamic and challenging environment in which to put your talents to the test then ZTR Control Systems is the place for you. We hire only the most talented and brightest employees to join our high performance teams. ZTR provides a workplace where ideas are welcomed and extraordinary&nbsp;performance is rewarded.</p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>Primary responsibility will be leading the valdidation team</p><ul><li>Oversee validation team activities, which include product and application testing</li><li>Complete product validation</li><li>Provide costs and labour estimates for validation projects</li><li>Provide design recommendations to the product development team</li><li>Manage the team, cost, performance and schedule</li><li>Develop and maintain validation processes as required</li></ul><p>ZTR is looking for exceptionally diligent applicants with strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills in addition to the following requirements:</p><ul><li>Electronics, Controls or Electrical Engineering Degree or Diploma</li><li>5-10 years validation engineering experience</li><li>Experience in rail industry and systems integration preferred, although automation industry experience a definite asset</li><li>Knowledge of physical, electrical and environmental design standards for locomotive applications</li><li>Excellent technical writing and documentation skills</li></ul><p>This position is located in London, Ontario</p><p>Please apply directly to our website at www.ztr.com under Canadian Careers. Apply with your cover letter, resume and SALARY EXPECTATIONS through the Applicant Tracking System!</p><p>NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Should we decide to proceed with your application, we will be in touch with you.</p></p> 1153 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:29:41 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-technologies-flash-applications-developer <p><p>EK3 is a privately held company that is defining the role of digital media in the retailing environment. It maintains ongoing close relationships with some of the world’s leading brands by providing a number of services relating to digital media and creativity. EK3 works in several industries including Quick Service Restaurant, Financial Services, Lottery &amp; Gaming and Retail. &nbsp;It maintains a leading position in the industry by investing in both academic and industrial research. Employees enjoy diversity in the company’s workforce, from skilled software engineers to artistic designers. &nbsp;The company has offices in London and Toronto, Ontario and has won awards for its commitment to employing a diverse range of employees from various cultural backgrounds from around the world. If you are passionate about digital media, a self-motivated individual and willing to rise to new and exciting challenges, consider applying at EK3.</p><p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>In this role you will be developing dynamic Flash media that is defining the new and emerging digital media &amp; narrowcasting industry. You will be working in a supportive team environment of a creative production studio and cross-departmental support from software engineers, user experience developers, quality assurance teams. The teams are responsible for designing, developing and implementing enterprise and professional web-based business services and supporting intelligent creative. The role requires creative and motivated self-starters that possess a passion for growing their knowledge and career in the ever-changing field of narrowcasting, marketing, web business services, and media.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create re-usable components that can be shared with multiple applications</li><li>Interact with project teams to understand business and user requirements to determine specifications for Flash development</li><li>Implement innovative Flash techniques and features in a highly scalable manner</li><li>Contribute to and assist in the authoring of feature requirement documents</li><li>Collaborate with creative and technical team members to determine the most appropriate, and robust implementation of Flash.</li><li>Maintain high coding standards and practices and exercise quality control on all aspects of Flash development</li><li>Assist in developing digital media strategies</li><li>Bring new and effective ideas and suggestions to the various teams</li><li>Develop creative and critical thinking abilities</li><li>Strive for constant customer satisfaction</li><li>Promote and reinforce quality assurance for EK3 and its clients</li><li>Represent the company’s core values of Trust, Integrity, and Accountability</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong people and communication skills</li><li>Strong organizational and documenting skills</li><li>Multitasking skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively juggle diverse demands</li><li>Ability to manage own timelines to meet deadlines</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 3 years of professional Flash development experience</li><li>Expertise in Flash development methodologies including ActionScript-1.0/2.0, OOP implementation component development, XML communication, software design patterns, and quality assurance. Experience with HTML5 is a plus.</li><li>Knowledge of Photoshop is required</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of the Adobe product range and competing toolsets</li><li>Flash animation and Flash video and design knowledge and expertise</li><li>Adobe After Effects and After Effects API knowledge would be beneficial &nbsp;</li><li>Web technology knowledge and expertise (i.e. XML, HTML, DHTML, PHP, Java/JavaScript, server side scripting and applications, databases, etc.)</li><li>Proven ability for quick creative and technical thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines</li><li>Proficiency with office software including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Qualifying candidates must pass a proficiency test for this position</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong>:</p><p>Please send your resume to careers@ek3.com, quoting Reference #CAS 31/33</p><p>EK3 wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. &nbsp;</p></p> 1152 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:55:09 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trudell-medical-marketing-ltd-national-director-sales <p><p>Since 1922 Trudell Medical Marketing Limited, a member of the Trudell Medical Group has been a stable and financially sound Canadian based employer, headquartered in London, Ontario. For almost 90 years we have enjoyed the reputation of being successful and trustworthy in the eyes of our customers, suppliers and staff. &nbsp;We are passionate about selling, servicing and distributing technologically advanced Critical Care and Respiratory products and state of the art Operating Room equipment to hospitals across Canada. We take comfort in knowing our products make a difference to the delivery of superior patient care. &nbsp;We are active supporters of various community and national initiatives to raise money for charities, hospital foundations and other worthwhile causes. This support involves direct financial contributions and significant employee volunteer activities.</p><p>As National Director of Sales you will draw upon your sales management experience and lead and direct the sales teams, with your four Regional Sales and Corporate Development Managers. &nbsp;You will ensure our sales results and activities support the Company`s strategy and vision. &nbsp;With the benefit of your guidance and encouragement, the team will adapt to changes in the market, develop plans that maximize the use of our resources, attain sales budgets, profitability and customer satisfaction objectives. &nbsp;You will work closely with our Marketing team and implement initiatives that enable us to evolve and excel at exclusively representing world-renowned manufacturers from Canada, Europe and the United States.</p><p>As National Director of Sales you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining key contacts and relationships at a senior level, enabling us to continue to meet the needs of the Canadian hospital market.</p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong>:</p><p>You have a passion for leading a dynamic, well-respected sales team and have a minimum of 5 years of successful sales management in addition to experience as a senior management team member. &nbsp;You are well versed in sales and sales management best-practices and have the ability to align business plans to meet the growth needs required.</p><p>You are a focused individual who thrives on developing and executing strategies, continuous improvement, championing change, influencing growth and meeting the expectations of the shareholder and customer. &nbsp; You have a track record of sales success, selling capital and consumable products to hospitals and affiliated buying groups.&nbsp;</p><p>You have a commitment to staff development and nurturing a culture that continues to set us apart from the competition.</p><p>Strong leadership skills, the ability to develop, maintain and deepen relationships, and superior communication skills are key to success in this role.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Specific qualifications include</strong>:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>A minimum of 10 years sales experience at least 5 years in sales management</li><li>Experience selling / marketing &nbsp;capital and consumable medical device products</li><li>Senior management experience, including strategic planning and execution of marketing programs</li><li>Ability to lead, negotiate and present effectively</li><li>A demonstrated commitment to customer focus</li><li>Ability to travel</li></ul><p>Work-Life: Our team of employees shares a special pride. We recognize that each of us ultimately contributes to the care of the patient; improving quality of life – It doesn’t get much better than that.</p><p>Our success is due to a remarkable and growing team of employees. Each employee is encouraged to use initiative, take ownership and offer suggestions. Each contributes to our accomplishments – everyday.</p><p>Our team works in a professional, friendly and safe work environment. Camaraderie is encouraged and employees are trusted to carry out responsibilities in a positive and cooperative way.</p><p>We offer a competitive total rewards package including competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and professional working environment. &nbsp;We invite all qualified candidates to submit a resume to Suzanne Jaekel, Director of Human Resources, via email at hr@tmml.com or fax to (519) 685-4291.</p><p>We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. &nbsp;Only those being interviewed will be contacted. A satisfactory vulnerability sector / police records check, relevant to being in a hospital with vulnerable persons, will be required of the person hired.</p></p> 1151 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:18:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-internet-group-intermediatesenior-asp-asp-net-developer <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Digital Internet Group provides professional Internet services, including web site, iPhone,&nbsp;CD-ROM, DVD, design and application development, e-marketing and hosting solutions&nbsp;from our offices in London and Toronto. We are proud of our reputation as a top-notch, creative, professional solutions provider with personal, attentive service. We are&nbsp;currently looking for an Intermediate/Senior ASP, ASP. NET Developer for our London&nbsp;office.</p><p><strong>Your role consists of</strong>:</p><ul><li>Working on various projects involving the latest web technologies</li><li>Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including&nbsp;requirements gathering, functional specification, design, development, testing&nbsp;and documentation</li><li>Analyzing and conceiving reliable and scalable software solutions dealing with&nbsp;data and transactions</li><li>Integrating new technologies and third party components</li><li>Supporting and improving existing systems with new services and components</li><li>Quality control and testing</li><li>Writing technical documentation as required</li><li>Provide reliable estimates and deliver according to those estimates to ensure&nbsp;successful on-time completion of projects</li><li>Identify new ways to improve existing code and deployments</li></ul><p><strong>The successful candidate should meet the following profile</strong>:</p><ul><li>Minimum 2 years of experience in web development, both client and server side</li><li>Minimum 2 years in software systems development with MS Access and SQL&nbsp;databases</li><li>Excellent knowledge of object-oriented designs</li></ul><p><strong>Extensive knowledge of the following technologies</strong>:</p><ul><li>asp and asp.net Development (VBScript, JScript)</li><li>Microsoft SQL Server</li></ul><p>You must be able to work on multiple projects as a team player, be able to handle&nbsp;pressure and tight deadlines. Autonomy, creativity and strong sense of integrity&nbsp;are much-welcomed characteristics. If you are looking for a challenging role,&nbsp;exciting projects, and are committed to quality, please forward your resume to&nbsp;careers@digitalinternetgroup.com. Compensation relative to experience.&nbsp;No phone calls accepted. While we thank all interested applicants, only those being&nbsp;considered for an interview will be contacted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1150 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:15:48 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-internet-group-internet-sales-professional <p>Digital Internet Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Sales Professional who has&nbsp;successfully sold website design and software, SEO, Social Media or other Internet-oriented products or services to businesses.</p><p><strong>About Our Products and Services</strong>:</p><p>Digital Internet Group develops integrated online solutions that successfully transform&nbsp;traditional business practices and processes through the use of Internet technologies.&nbsp;Our experienced team develops web presence and mobile device sites with associated&nbsp;applications and content management systems, cost-effective e-commerce and&nbsp;catalogue applications, order entry and tracking systems, inventory management&nbsp;applications, and customer support systems. Services include Search Engine&nbsp;Optimization and Social Media site development and management.</p><p>Our Franchise Software Systems division markets our suite of franchise and multi-store&nbsp;web solutions that provide multi-location organizations with an integrated set of online&nbsp;applications designed especially for them. We are the original application developers&nbsp;(not resellers), so all our solutions are fully customizable to provide each client with a&nbsp;branded solution that integrates with their other public and franchise-sales marketing&nbsp;efforts.</p><p><strong>About Our Company</strong>:</p><p>Digital Internet Group is an incorporated company based in London, Ontario. We have&nbsp;been active in local, regional and North American markets since 2000.</p><p><strong>About the Job</strong>:</p><p>Our new Sales Professional will be responsible for servicing existing clients as well as&nbsp;identifying new digital media sales opportunities and marketing the company’s products&nbsp;and services. The successful candidate will also assist in developing business value&nbsp;propositions for our Franchise Software Systems products and solutions. You will&nbsp;drive sales with your product knowledge, account management skills, sales ability and&nbsp;superior client focus. You will participate as part of a sales and solutions team to achieve&nbsp;or exceed revenue targets. You will be based in our head office in London, ON.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Service existing client accounts</li><li>Lead generation by leveraging product knowledge with product demonstrations&nbsp;and by overcoming objections and closing sales deals</li><li>Initiate contact with prospective clients by phone, email and mail</li><li>Conduct product and service demonstrations remotely (using GoTo Meeting) and&nbsp;at client locations</li><li>Capture non-standard contract/project requirements</li><li>Provide post-sales support</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications and Requirements</strong>:</p><ul><li>Demonstrated knowledge of internet project sales techniques and processes&nbsp;including the ability to understand needs, overcome objections, and close&nbsp;deals (minimum two years of related experience, preferably selling to franchise&nbsp;corporations)</li><li>Broad understanding of existing competitive and emerging products and&nbsp;technologies</li><li>Ability to articulate project and technical requirements with prospective clients&nbsp;and project team</li><li>Must be flexible, dependable and capable of quickly learning new products,&nbsp;strategies and technology directions of various projects.</li><li>College or university marketing or public relations degree or equivalent&nbsp;experience required</li><li>Local, National, and U.S. travel to prospective and current client sites in support&nbsp;of pre and post sales efforts</li></ul><p>Salary commensurate with experience. References will be required. Please reply with&nbsp;detailed resume to info@digitalinternetgroup.com. Only those candidates who are suited&nbsp;for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.</p> 1149 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:46:37 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/what-google-places <p>Echidna Solutions latest blog looks at Google Places, and how it can be a good fit for your organization.</p><blockquote>Today, more and more people search for businesses online. Think about the last time you used the expression “I’ll just Google that”…I bet it wasn’t too long ago that you spoke those words. If your business, product or service is listed online, you have the potential to reach millions of users. <p> With <a href="http://www.google.com/places/">Google Places</a>, creating a great listing online only takes a few minutes and it’s free! All you need to do is register a Google email address (<a href="https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=mail&amp;passive=true&amp;rm=false&amp;continue=http%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com%2Fmail%2F%3Fui%3Dhtml%26zy%3Dl&amp;bsv=llya694le36z&amp;scc=1&amp;ltmpl=default&amp;ltmplcache=2&amp;from=login">Gmail</a>) and you’ll be well on your way.</p></blockquote><p>Source: <a href="http://www.echidna.ca/blog/" target="_blank">Echidna Solutions Blog</a></p> 1147 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:56:10 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/uv-solutions-water-scarcity <p>Trojan Technologies have an editorial in <a href="http://www.menainfra.com/article/UV-solutions-for-water-scarcity/" target="_blank">MENA Infrastructure</a> examining how UV technology can help with the emerging issue of water scarcity.</p><blockquote>Water scarcity is a growing issue in many regions around the globe. Many cities, large and small, are experiencing water stress, deterioration in water quality and growing shortage in water quantity. Reuse of treated municipal wastewater offers an attractive solution to water stress. The treated wastewater can be reused for the purpose of irrigation, landscaping, toilet flushing, car washing or industrial use. There is also a growing trend towards indirect potable reuse of wastewater. Around the world, a number of Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) projects have been successfully implemented and more are in progress to re-use wastewater to protect and augment potable supplies. In all these applications, wastewater reuse helps to relieve the burden on existing municipal potable supplies. Since people may be in contact with reused wastewater, its proper treatment is critical for ensuring public health protection. The use of ultraviolet (UV) technology has been successfully implemented for the purpose of providing disinfection and environmental contaminant treatment (ECT) in water reuse applications.</blockquote><p>Source: <a href="http://www.menainfra.com/article/UV-solutions-for-water-scarcity/" target="_blank">MENA Infrastructure</a></p> 1146 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:40:19 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trudell-medical-international-regional-manager-west <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Purpose</strong>: Maximize regional field sales initiatives by establishing business relationships with key opinion&nbsp;leaders and industry associations, and through managing a regional sales force and brokers to ensure&nbsp;awareness and attainment of TMI sales and profitability objectives at the regional level; liaise, assist&nbsp;and work with other Trudell division to maximize sales opportunities within the hospital and home care&nbsp;markets.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities &amp; Essential Duties include</strong>:</p><p>People Management</p><ul><li>Manage the development, motivation and retention of two Sales Representatives</li><li>Actively participate in the recruitment of new staff members as required</li><li>Administer policies and procedures that ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably, have&nbsp;a sense of self-esteem and are encouraged to maximize their full potential</li><li>Manage the development and progress of employees by formally evaluating their performance,&nbsp;based upon mutually established objectives, once per year at a minimum and optimally, once&nbsp;per quarter</li><li>Ensure a development plan is created and followed for each staff member</li><li>Coach, develop and mentor employees to succeed in achieving business and professional&nbsp;objectives</li></ul><p>Relationship Management</p><ul><li>Manage key opinion leader relationships to ensure that there is support for TMI programs and&nbsp;products</li><li>Manage and develop the contacts, support and sales to patient groups in the region, e.g. Lung&nbsp;Association and asthma or allergy groups</li><li>Seek to develop and manage relationships with community asthma care centres and their health&nbsp;care professionals to ensure support and understanding of TMI brands</li></ul><p>Sales Management and Analysis</p><ul><li>Achieve annual sales targets while staying within a defined expense budget</li><li>Develop, maintain and execute regional business plans which include key opinion leader, retail&nbsp;accounts, industry association, and hospital and homecare activities</li><li>Plans are to be developed with understanding of being congruent with marketing and Company&nbsp;strategic business objectives</li><li>Address key account activities by ensuring optimal product placement at the wholesale&nbsp;distribution level for all existing and new product launches</li><li>Develop, implement, and evaluate win/win programs with customers that support corporate&nbsp;sales objectives, including listings of new products</li><li>Provide support as needed to regional hospital business through interaction, training and&nbsp;working with the TMML Manager and representatives by establishing and implementing&nbsp;mutually beneficial programs</li><li>Perform financial analyses of sales performance with assigned customers and make appropriate&nbsp;action plan modification if necessary</li></ul><p>Product Knowledge and Management</p><ul><li>Develop a clear understanding of all aspects of aerosol drug delivery</li><li>Ensure product availability throughout regional retail outlets, and optimal product listing at the&nbsp;wholesale distribution level</li><li>Prepare monthly updates and timely reports</li></ul><p>Marketing</p><ul><li>Assist in the planning, collection of information and data as well the program building involved&nbsp;in the marketing and product management of TMI’s brands</li><li>Act as the main contact person for retail communication and promotional activities</li><li>Communicate with the marketing department to ensure adequate input from market place</li><li>Organize, schedule and attend corporate activities at relevant congresses and meetings</li><li>Assist in the creation and the delivery of presentations, programs and informational pieces to&nbsp;key groups and individuals in the retail, health care and hospital markets</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications include</strong>:</p><ul><li>University degree in business or science</li><li>Five or more years of key account or regional sales management experience in medical devices&nbsp;or over the counter / pharmacy consumer goods</li><li>A proven sales track record</li><li>Proven experience managing a sales team</li><li>Proven experience building strong relationships with key retail customers</li><li>Proven experience developing successful distribution markets</li><li>Solid understanding of the Canadian medical retail markets, business practices and regulations</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel in Canada at least 30% of the time</li><li>Ability to make sound business decisions with strong business acumen</li><li>High level of motivation</li><li>Ability to work with little direct supervision</li><li>Demonstrated skills in oral presentation and providing training seminars</li><li>Able to establish and work out of home office from either Vancouver or Calgary</li></ul><p><p>Apply today by sending&nbsp;your resume to: hr@trudellmed.com</p></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1145 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:02:39 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/thank-you-techalliance-and-tech-community <p>It is with mixed emotions that I announce my departure from TechAlliance. Starting later this month, I will be joining the team at King's University College as the new Manager of Communications and Media Relations. This is a new position for King's and one that I am excited to be taking on. While I am thrilled to join King's, it is also a sad time as I leave a tremendous group of people here at TechAlliance.<br /><br />I would like to take a few moments to thank the excellent team here led by Marilyn Sinclair. You have been wonderful colleagues and I thank you for the great work that we were able to accomplish together. I eagerly anticipate the many great things that are planned for the 2011-2012 season.<br /><br />Thank you as well to the amazing tech community in the London area. This is a community that we should be proud of with so many great ideas, initiatives, individuals and teams that are truly putting London on the map. Many thanks to the organizations that I have had the pleasure to collaborate with including the LEDC, the Small Business Centre, Stiller Centre, Pillar Nonprofit Network, WORLDiscoveries and the team at The City of London to name just a few. Thanks as well to the many businesses who I have had the opportunity to work with; it has been a great pleasure.<br /><br />Thank you again for your support during my time at TechAlliance. Have no fear; I will be seeing you soon at the many great events and programs this upcoming year.</p><p>All the best.<br />Matt Quin&nbsp; </p> 1144 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:34:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/bloggerpodcaster-meetup-geek-dinner-0 <p>If you have a blog, podcast, or anything else involved with the Internets this is the group for you. Even if you don't but are curious about getting your feet wet in the social media community this if for you too. We're more then happy to answer questions and help you get started.&nbsp;</p><p>Our group is quite diverse, we have designers, musicians, coders, teachers, cubical jockeys, journalists, and more. Not just limited to people in London either, people from as far as Toronto and Kitchener attend regularly.&nbsp;</p> 1141 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:32:27 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/bloggerpodcaster-meetup-geek-dinner <p>If you have a blog, podcast, or anything else involved with the Internets this is the group for you. Even if you don't but are curious about getting your feet wet in the social media community this if for you too. We're more then happy to answer questions and help you get started.&nbsp;</p><p>Our group is quite diverse, we have designers, musicians, coders, teachers, cubical jockeys, journalists, and more. Not just limited to people in London either, people from as far as Toronto and Kitchener attend regularly.&nbsp;</p> 1140 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:48:27 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/londons-sykhronics-entertainment-finalist-gametree-developer-competition <p>&nbsp;</p><p class="rteleft" style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/smiles.jpg" width="480" height="320" /></p><p class="rteleft"><strong>TORONTO, CANADA – July 6, 2011 – </strong><em>TransGaming Inc.</em> (TSX-V:TNG), the global leader in the multiplatform deployment of games, today announced the three finalists of the GameTree Developer Competition, which offered game developers worldwide the opportunity to submit their games for the chance to win a $50,000 grand prize. The finalists will be distributed on the GameTree TV platform, immediately delivering them to the forefront of the Smart TV gaming revolution in consumers’ connected living rooms. The three finalists in alphabetical order are:</p> <p><strong>Bubblenauts: The Hunt for Jolly Roger's Treasure</strong> by Western Star Entertainment is a nautical-themed puzzle game where players can dive into the hunt for underwater treasure by solving puzzles to unlock special powers.</p> <p><strong>Smiles HD</strong> by Sykhronics Entertainment is a new and addictive matching game, featuring incredibly fun game modes and adorable themes where players can rack up huge combos and even bigger scores.</p> <p><strong>Yo Deshi</strong> by Proper Games is a cerebral martial arts-themed board game that challenges players of all skill levels with customizable options in a unique, multi-player puzzle experience that will not disappoint!</p> <p>The winner of the GameTree Developer Competition and the $50,000 grand prize will be determined by a panel of celebrity judges including actor, director, producer and writer LeVar Burton, President of Development at Jerry Bruckheimer Games Inc., Jay Cohen, and Lorne Lanning, Co-founder of Oddmobb, Inc. The winner will be announced at the industry-leading Casual Connect Seattle conference during the Minna Mingle on Wednesday, July 20th.</p> <p>“The incredible response to the GameTree Developer Competition affirms that the game development community views our cloud gaming platform, GameTree TV, as a top choice for the distribution of their games on Smart TV”, commented Vikas Gupta, CEO &amp; President of TransGaming. “GameTree TV provides an unparalleled market opportunity for game developers worldwide to directly reach a rapidly growing audience.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1139 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:27:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/resim-industry-night <p>Join us as we introduce a new Industry Night feature. &nbsp;Everything will be available&nbsp;<a style="color: #ee6600; text-decoration: none;" href="http://jonathankochis.com/new-from-resim-industry-night/" target="_blank">as described here</a>&nbsp;with the addition of a 30-45 minute presentation by Jonathan Kochis.</p><p>Improving Loyalty Programs with Game Dynamics</p><p>On July 12th Jonathan will explore the topic of gamification and how, specifically, it can be applied to both digital and traditional marketing initiatives.</p> 1138 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:04:11 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/leading-innovative-biomedical-measurement-companies-announce-merger <p><p>London, ON (July 1, 2011) – Today Scisense Inc. of London, Canada announced its merger with Transonic Systems Inc. of Ithaca, USA. Scisense manufactures advanced products for the assessment of cardiac function, including blood pressure and pressure volume measurement systems, while Transonic specializes in blood flow measurement systems to measure cardiac output.</p><p>The merger of these two leading companies creates a strong platform of growth for the future, allowing the two companies to offer fully integrated cardiovascular measurement solutions for both pre-clinical and clinical products. Both companies have substantial sales worldwide and will now be able to offer combined services to customers from local offices in Canada, USA, Europe, Taiwan and Japan.</p><p>Specifically, the unique synergy between the two companies will provide:</p><ul><li>Top-rated, proven cardiovascular solutions recognized by scientific researchers for their versatility and comprehensiveness;</li><li>A broad, unified platform of global research solutions for universities, contract researchers and pharmaceutical companies;</li><li>A world-class service and support organization benefiting from the best-practices and infrastructure investments of both companies;</li><li>A stronger pre-clinical and clinical research market presence, including an expanded international footprint;</li><li>Larger revenue streams that will allow continued investment towards innovation.</li></ul><p>Cornelis Drost, founder and CEO of Transonic Systems comments, “We are most excited about joining forces with Scisense. Together we will be able to provide our customers with a more comprehensive hemodynamic profile for their measurement armamentaria. We also look forward with anticipation the future innovations that this merger will enable.”</p><p>“With this merger we are now able to offer our customers complete and exceptional cardiovascular solutions,” notes Blair Poetschke, president &amp; CEO of Scisense. “It will also enhance our ability to develop revolutionary products in the near future that will further strengthen our global position.”</p><p><strong>About Scisense Inc.</strong></p><p>Scisense Inc. specializes in micro-sensing technologies for use in preclinical research. Products include high-fidelity pressure sensors used to measure blood pressure, Pressure-Volume catheters, and catheters for electrophysiology applications. The company’s head office and manufacturing facilities are located in London, Ontario, Canada. Since its incorporation in 2002, Scisense has focused on contributing to the advancement of research into cardiac disease and has established itself as a technology leader. The company employs an expert staff of engineers and scientists, and proudly supports an extensive network of customers at universities, pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations throughout the world.</p><p><strong>About Transonic Systems Inc.</strong></p><p>R&amp;D Scientist and Engineer Cornelis J. Drost founded Transonic Systems Inc. ® in 1983 after inventing the transit time flowmeter – the first ever to measure volume flow in vessels- while working as a Senior Research Scientist at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Transonic quickly became the “Gold Standard” in flow measurement technology due to its unique and reliable measurements and became a benchmark measurement tool for researchers worldwide. As the company progressed, new innovations were added continually in the fields of Hemodialysis, Critical Care, Surgery, ECMO, and OEM. Boasting an impressive array of over 7,000 products, Transonic continues to reaffirm its status as the Flow Measurement Specialists. With an exceptionally dedicated staff of 120 at its headquarters in Ithaca, NY, a nationwide US sales force, International sales force, and Transonic subsidiaries in The Netherlands, Japan and Taiwan, Transonic Systems is committed to excellence in Flow Measurement innovations, results and customer service. In addition to its ultrasound flow measurements, Transonic offers Laser Doppler Meters for Perfusion Monitoring and has allied with its sister company, Endosomatic Systems, Inc., for advances in implantable biotelemetry. Transonic is your industry leader for all things FLOW!</p></p> 1137 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:56:54 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/pediatric-mri-reduce-risk-children <p><p>TORONTO, July 5, 2011 /CNW/ - HTX announced today it provided $475,385 in financing to XLR lmaging Inc. (www.xlrimaging.com) through their Technology Acceleration Program. The company is developing a complete paediatric-optimized MRI workflow solution designed to directly address the unique challenges in paediatric imaging while developing high resolution images and reducing scan times.</p><p>An essential component of the project is XLR's collaboration with leading luminary sites, such as Boston Children's Hospital and Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), in the design, development, and testing of XLR's pediatric coils.</p><p>Enzo Barberi, XLR Imaging founder and CTO, summarizes "We are leveraging our expertise and collaborations with world leading research institutions in neuro MRI to develop a solution that address the unique challenges of paediatric MRI. &nbsp;Our solution offers unprecedented imaging quality and speed which enables improvements to clinical workflow and the reduction or elimination of Sedation or General Anaesthetics which can increase MRI costs by a factor of 3 to 10. &nbsp;We are encouraged by our progress to date which has attracted the interest of potential OEM partners, the investment community, and early adopters of the technology".</p><p>"Our collaborations with leading paediatric hospitals such as SickKids and Boston Children's have confirmed an unmet clinical need in paediatric MRI. XLR has the right technology assets and clinical partners to develop a truly unique system that is specifically designed for the paediatric patient. The funding from HTX accelerates commercialization of the technology and supports our efforts to gain a critical first mover advantage in this market," states CEO-Designate, Nick Hoffman.</p><p>John Soloninka, HTX's President and CEO comments, "OEMs would prefer to partner with a company that has developed a market validated paediatric MRI solution than develop in house. This represents an opportunity for XLR to gain first mover advantage particularly with luminary children hospital sites that will be a critical component of the company's market development strategy."</p><p>CHALLENGES WITH CURRENT PAEDIATRIC MRI</p><ul><li>Paediatric MRI typically involves the use of coils designed for adults which results in poor resolution or inability to image small body structures in children.</li><li>The paediatric imaging segment has historically been poorly served by the OEMs and there has been little availability of dedicated RF coils and related applications. Yet the number of pediatric MRI cases continues to increase.</li><li>The use of anaesthetics for pediatric imaging is a growing concern as it increases risk to the patient and introduces workflow and resource challenges associated with need of having an anaesthesiologist available for imaging cases.</li></ul><p>BENEFITS OF THE TECHNOLOGY AND TO ONTARIO</p><ul><li>Lower use of anesthetics improves safety for patients and reduces cost;</li><li>State-of-the-art imaging provides unprecedented speed and quality; thereby</li><li>Increasing patient throughput; and</li><li>Creates a company and related jobs focused on delivering products globally.</li></ul></p><p><p>ABOUT XLR IMAGING (WWW.XLRIMAGING.COM)</p><p>XLR Imaging is a London-based private company that develops and manufactures high performance Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) RF Coils, used as the detector during MRI procedures. XLR historically specializes in neuro-imaging and spectroscopy RF coils with expertise in multi-channel conformal array design and has sold their products to leading research institutions and hospitals. &nbsp; XLR was formed in 2001 through a partnership between Robarts Research Institute and its engineers and scientists to commercialize the MRI coil technology.</p><p>ABOUT HTX (WWW.HTX.CA)&nbsp;</p><p>From Invention through to Innovation to International Invoice, HTX supports emerging and established Ontario-based companies to develop, produce and commercialize innovative market-leading advanced health technologies. HTX is funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Research and Innovation and is a member of the Canadian Venture Capital Association and the Ontario Network of Excellence. For more information about the Health Technology Commercialization Program, please visit www.htx.ca.</p></p> 1136 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:17:14 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/steve-macaluso-joins-carproof-team-director-corporate-accounts <p>LONDON, ON, July 5, 2011 /CNW/ - CarProof is pleased to welcome Steve Macaluso to our management team as Director, Corporate Accounts. Already well respected in the industry, Macaluso comes to us with 14 years of industry experience acquired from within the vehicle remarketing sector. Holding executive-level positions at both ADESA and Manheim (most recently as General Manager of Manheim Toronto), Macaluso has made and maintains many key relationships with the corporate account executives with whom he will be working in his new role at CarProof.</p><p>At CarProof, Macaluso's main focus will be on building and improving our current business relations with our OEM and financial partners. His main responsibilities will encompass strategy and management as well as the growth of our corporate accounts portfolio.</p><p>States Paul Antony, CarProof President and CEO, "On behalf of all of us at CarProof, I'd like to personally welcome Steve to our team. As we continue to maintain our high standards of excellence in service for our partners, we are extremely pleased to have the ability to recruit individuals of this caliber. Steve comes to us with a level of industry knowledge and expertise that will help lead CarProof in the coming years." Antony continues, "It is, and will always be our vision at CarProof to revolutionize the automotive remarketing industry by providing transparency, disclosure, and integrity to the process of buying and selling used vehicles in Canada, and our relationships with our corporate accounts are a key facet in achieving this goal. Please join me in welcoming Steve to our management team!"</p><p>Macaluso adds, "I begin my new career with CarProof with an energy that is shared throughout CarProof; shared equally by its entire staff, including management personnel, executives and owners. Throughout my tenure in the auction business I have been fortunate enough to experience first-hand the value that CarProof brings to the automotive industry as a whole. I am energized to commence my duties, working towards maximizing CarProof's corporate growth initiatives."</p><p>"CarProof is a first class organization that has already become a trusted business partner to so many companies within the industry," Macaluso continues. "I am extremely proud and excited about my new role and eager to begin working alongside CarProof's talented and dynamic team."</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1135 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:19:22 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/made-london-tech-saving-money-covent-garden-market <p>As <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/07/05/18375751.html">reported</a> in the London Free Press, two London companies have created a new lighting system for the Covent Garden Market that has reduced costs and could help keep the vendors' produce free from spoilage.</p><blockquote><p>The EcoStein LED lighting system could be a major breakthrough for Ecopower Inc. and Stein Industries Inc. who partnered to produce the system.</p><p>"We are looking to promote this system throughout North America and the world," said Dan Steinhaur, president of Stein Industries "For shopping malls, supermarkets and office towers which use massive amounts of power, the energy consumption could be reduced dramatically."</p><p>Lighting typical accounts for 22% of a large facility's energy consumption, Steinhaur said.</p><p>Brian Webber, president of Ecopower, said the EcoStein system is more energy efficient than the high-intensity discharge (HID) and fluorescent lighting commonly used in large facilities.</p><p>"It's like the difference between a big SUV and a Prius."</p></blockquote><p>Source: <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/07/05/18375751.html" target="_blank">London Free Press</a></p> 1134 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:40:04 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-fi-specialist <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Summary</strong>:</p><p>Autodata Solutions, a provider of automotive content, research and technology implementation services to the automotive industry, has an immediate opening for an F&amp;I Specialist. As an F&amp;I Specialist you will be responsible for assisting in the development, design and implementation of customized incentive and spending reports for Autodata’s clients.</p><p>Working as part of the incentive consulting team, you will build upon your business experience, F&amp;I knowledge and client relation skills to work with Autodata’s clients on incentive and sales planning initiatives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities &amp; Measures</strong>: &nbsp;</p><ul><li>Perform financial analysis of automotive incentive programs and maintain customized incentive reports for OEM sales, marketing and finance clients</li><li>Create different analytical reports appropriate to client needs</li><li>Communicate and resolve client issues</li><li>Provide support to sales and solution teams around incentive initiatives</li><li>Drive process improvements and efficiencies</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Skills/Traits/Education/Experience Required</strong>:</p><ul><li>Experience analyzing automotive incentives and creating monthly payments</li><li>Minimum 5 years experience either as an F&amp;I specialist or related OEM corporate experience</li><li>Post secondary education in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Understand the different needs of OEM marketing, sales and finance clients</li><li>Superior communication, analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Exceptionally self-motivated, directed, and detail-oriented.</li><li>Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.</li><li>Ability to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Excellent understanding of project management principles.</li><li>Solid understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives</li><li>Excellent MS Office skills</li></ul><p><strong>Application Contact information</strong></p><p>Use this information to apply to this job posting.</p><p>Company Name: Autodata Solutions<br />Contact Name: Erin Duquette - HR<br />Email:&nbsp;erin.duquette@autodata.net</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1133 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:31:36 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/londons-hrdownloads-expands <p><p>June 28, 2011 (London, ON): London based HRdownloads' growth continues with a recent expansion. &nbsp;The company started operations only 3 years ago has already upgraded its current location to take over a new 9100 sq ft &nbsp;location at &nbsp;the 195 Dufferin office building.</p><p>HRdownloads' plans to expand stem from its unprecedented growth; growing from 6 employees to 60 and gaining nearly 6,000 clients over its 3 year tenure. Plans for hiring will soon begin for professional service positions in sales, administration and HR research staff/advisors to enable HRdownloads to better service its growing client base and continue to innovate more and better web-based HR product lines.</p><p>Tony Boyle, President/CEO of HRdownloads, explains, "We are incredibly pleased with how receptive and interested Canadian companies are in our products and services, to date. &nbsp;We firmly believe we have the most comprehensive and cost effective HR solution available online for Canadian businesses. HRdownloads.com is committed to delivering real world value and actionable tools to both our existing, and new potential clients."</p></p> 1132 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:36:44 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ilookabout-corp-provides-general-business-development-update <p><p>LONDON, ONTARIO, Jun 30 (MARKET WIRE) --&nbsp;iLOOKABOUT Corp. (TSX VENTURE:ILA) ("iLOOKABOUT" or the "Company") today&nbsp;announced an update regarding general development of the business. In the&nbsp;months following the first quarter, the Company initiated sales contracts&nbsp;approximating $1.0MM in total contract value across several of the target&nbsp;verticals iLOOKABOUT services. This is in addition to the $1.5MM in new&nbsp;contract sales reported in the first quarter of 2011. Revenue growth to&nbsp;be driven by the new multi-year contracts initiated in the second quarter&nbsp;is expected to commence subsequent to image capture and processing for&nbsp;the related geographic regions over the terms of these agreements. Image&nbsp;capture to support these agreements has commenced and is expected to be&nbsp;complete by late summer to early in the fourth quarter of this year.</p><p>In the finance market, the Company's previously announced release of its&nbsp;visual Automated Valuation Model Comparable ("AVM") continues to gain&nbsp;customer adoption. Recent customer signings on this product include two&nbsp;of the largest mortgage broker networks in Ontario and one of the largest&nbsp;lenders in Canada. The Company has updated its website to include its&nbsp;newly released GeoViewPort (TM) application with an e-commerce engine&nbsp;that enables real estate professionals, lenders, brokers and the general&nbsp;public to access a suite of AVM products and property reports. The&nbsp;Company is currently undertaking a marketing campaign to expose a greater&nbsp;number of potential clients to its AVM products.</p><p>As the assessment market moves to adopt "Desktop Review" to complete&nbsp;periodic property assessments and revaluations, iLOOKABOUT is well&nbsp;positioned to provide street-level imagery, data federation, and software&nbsp;applications to this market segment. The Company's pipeline of quality&nbsp;opportunities in Canada and the United States ("US") continues to grow.&nbsp;The Company has continued its expansion in the US by recently signing new&nbsp;contracts in Kentucky and Michigan. In support of contracts entered in&nbsp;the first and second quarters of 2011, data collection activities and&nbsp;related activities are currently underway in multiple US states.</p><p>In the insurance market, iLOOKABOUT is pleased to announce that it has&nbsp;completed a multi-year extension to its contract with SCM Risk Management&nbsp;Services to provide StreetScape imagery and geo-coding services to the&nbsp;iClarify application for an expanded national territory. The contract&nbsp;amendment expands the StreetScape offering to British Columbia, Alberta,&nbsp;and the Maritimes.</p><p>iClarify is a revolutionary property underwriting tool that provides&nbsp;insurance underwriters, brokers, agents and claims adjusters with&nbsp;accurate property intelligence and replacement cost values. This includes&nbsp;the most accurate construction data, geo-coded StreetScape and satellite&nbsp;imagery and valuation services currently available to these users. The&nbsp;insurance industry benefits from dramatically enhanced workflow at point&nbsp;of sale, accurate inflationary updates, and pre loss conditions for claim&nbsp;servicing. Most importantly, iClarify reduces the time needed to create&nbsp;an accurate property valuation by 80%. Daily transactions are now&nbsp;approaching 4,000. iClarify is currently being deployed nationally and&nbsp;has the support of the largest insurance companies in Canada.</p><p>"This contract extension and the mandate to expand our image base to&nbsp;include Eastern and Western Canada revalidates our business model,"&nbsp;according to Jeff Young, iLOOKABOUT's President and CEO. "The ability to&nbsp;view a geo-coded, date stamped street-level image integrated with aerial&nbsp;imagery, and sets of structural data facilitate decision making for those&nbsp;involved in any form of property valuation. Our collaboration with SCM&nbsp;has resulted in an application that has demonstrated its unique utility&nbsp;to property insurers across Canada."</p><p>"iLOOKABOUT has been an ideal partner," stated Greg McCutcheon, President&nbsp;of SCM Risk Management Services. "Not only has their imagery been&nbsp;fundamental to serving the needs of the vast majority of insurance&nbsp;underwriters in the country, but they have regularly demonstrated their&nbsp;ability to access complimentary data that can be used to enrich our&nbsp;application. iLOOKABOUT imagery is the best in Canada, helping to set&nbsp;iClarify apart from potential competitive rivals. This contract extension&nbsp;is a testament to our growing partnership."</p></p> 1130 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:19:36 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ztr-control-systems-senior-business-leaderdirector-business-development <p><p><strong>Brief Description</strong></p><p>We have an extraordinary opportunity for a Director of Business&nbsp;Development in our Connected Assets Division. This position is&nbsp;located in London, Ontario. If you are looking for a dynamic and&nbsp;stimulating environment in which to put your talents to the test, then ZTR&nbsp;Control Systems is the place for you. We bring on the most talented and&nbsp;brightest people to join our high performing organization.</p><p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>ZTR’s Connected Assets Division (CAD) provides advanced telematics&nbsp;solutions to our clients which connects them to their portable, mobile&nbsp;or fixed assets around the world. This team develops and leverages&nbsp;embedded control hardware, web-based software, wired and wireless&nbsp;communications options in combinations with coordinated services from&nbsp;our network operations center. CAD’s primary focus is off-road mobile&nbsp;and portable industrial assets with an additional focus on the Oil &amp; Gas&nbsp;Market. This is a single source end-to-end solution that is truly unique.&nbsp;</p><p>We require someone with strong leadership skills, the ability to provide&nbsp;clear direction and someone who is driven to providing excellence in&nbsp;customer service. To be successful in this role, you must have that&nbsp;unique blend of management experience, business acumen, strong&nbsp;salesmanship, and a strategic mindset.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities include, and but are not limited to</strong>:</p><ul><li>Working closely with the executive management team to develop&nbsp;and implement the strategic goals for this division, leading to the&nbsp;establishment, implementation and management of the division’s&nbsp;business plan.</li><li>Directing the activities of the new Business Development including&nbsp;team leadership.</li><li>Providing the leadership and direction required to convert a concept&nbsp;into viable products and services within our Connected Assets&nbsp;Division.</li><li>Collaborating with and providing direction to the Product&nbsp;Development, Enterprise Software Development and Technical&nbsp;Service teams in the design, development and support of our&nbsp;products and services worldwide.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; Abilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Strong business acumen, management, leadership and strategic&nbsp;orientation to understand and assess the external impact of trends&nbsp;and issues on business systems solutions.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management, partnership and relationship&nbsp;building skills to initiate and nurture strong working relationships.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to establish and&nbsp;maintain effective liaison with our key accounts.</li><li>Excellent facilitation and mediation skills to provide project&nbsp;leadership to project and service teams, and to apply influence and&nbsp;persuasive techniques to develop common goals and targets within&nbsp;diverse groups.</li><li>Demonstrated creativity, foresight and mature judgment in planning,&nbsp;organizing and guiding significant commercial projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong>:</p><ul><li>HBA, MBA with ten years of experience, or an equivalent&nbsp;combination of education and experience</li><li>Software and/or engineering degree would be an asset</li><li>Prior Business Development / Commercial Development experience&nbsp;and P&amp;L responsibility</li></ul><p>Please apply with cover letter and resume to Tracey Paddison at&nbsp;tpaddison@ztr.com. Please include salary expectations.</p></p> 1127 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:18:23 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ztr-control-systems-manager-finance <p><p><strong>Brief Description</strong></p><p>If you are looking for a dynamic and stimulating environment in which to put your talents to the test, then ZTR Control&nbsp;Systems is the place for you. We bring on the most talented and brightest people to join our high performing organization.&nbsp;We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Finance.</p><p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Finance Manager is responsible for the analysis of monthly and&nbsp;year-end financial statements and reports with supporting schedules for the guidance of management. This position is&nbsp;responsible for the internal accounting and administrative systems including supervision as well as over-seeing the payroll&nbsp;processes.</p><p>With over 100 employees working out of our London, Ontario and Minneapolis, Minnesota offices, we are continually&nbsp;growing! We offer a complete benefits package including life insurance, medical, dental, long term disability, on-site&nbsp;financial advisor, and a Group Retirement Savings Plan (with a company contribution!). All this in a fun and casual&nbsp;environment that promotes continual learning, and personal growth and development. Furthermore, you will enjoy the&nbsp;opportunity to interact with a variety of people at ZTR as you contribute to the organization.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities include, and but are not limited to</strong>:</p><ul><li>Provide strategic management insight and recommendations on business and financial issues</li><li>Manage and lead the accounting department including responsibility for performance management and training&nbsp;of staff</li><li>Responsible for the management of the accounting systems for five companies operating in distribution,&nbsp;engineering and manufacturing environments</li><li>Oversee and contribute to the preparation and analysis of monthly and year-end financial statements including&nbsp;working papers for Canadian and US tax accountants and auditors</li><li>Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls</li><li>Manage the corporate and departmental budget development process and analysis and reporting of variances</li><li>Responsible for cost accounting and financial analysis</li><li>Responsible for US sales and use tax and HST/GST compliance and reporting of all government remittances</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; Abilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>You are a team-oriented, flexible and resourceful individual with the ability to work well autonomously with&nbsp;minimal supervision.</li><li>Ability to think strategically coupled with strong business acumen</li><li>Strong communication skills are required as this individual will need to be able to work with various staff levels&nbsp;and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Able to make decisions and recommendations without formal guidelines or precedents.</li><li>Exercises resourcefulness and ingenuity to interpret policy in situations where considerable variation or&nbsp;interpretation is possible</li><li>Experience with multi-currency financial reporting is an asset</li><li>ERP system implementation and/or optimization experience</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong>:</p><ul><li>Must have CGA, CMA or CA designation and hold a post-secondary degree or equivalent.</li><li>Five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of financial accounting and reporting.</li><li>Two years experience in a supervisor/manager role.</li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong>:</p><p>This position is available in London, Ontario Canada.</p><p>Apply with your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations through the Applicant Tracking System today at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ztr.com/canadian-careers.php">http://www.ztr.com/canadian-careers.php</a>&nbsp;. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Should we decide to proceed with your application, we&nbsp;will be in touch with you</p></p> 1126 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:42:11 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/dont-have-meltdown-get-scoop-event-planning <p>Event planning can be effortless when you are equipped with innovative trade secrets and all the right tools. Skip breakfast and join us for dessert as we outline together the steps to coordinating and implementing an event plan that delivers on quality matched to your organization’s sweet spot.<br /><br /><strong>Learn how to</strong>:<br /><br />Market…Execute…Evaluate…a successful event!<br /><br />Facilitated by Christina Fox, Alumni Relations Officer, University of Western Ontario<br /> 1124 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:11:27 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/coti-2-shows-strong-single-agent-efficacy-key-risk-reduction-study <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/COTI_small_web_0.gif" width="162" height="92" /></p><p>London, Ontario (June 28, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)&nbsp;announced today preliminary results from the first of three key studies in the continued development of&nbsp;COTI-2 based on feedback from prospective licensing partners. In this first study, a pharmacodynamic&nbsp;animal experiment, COTI-2 demonstrated significant single agent efficacy in an animal model of human&nbsp;ovarian cancer using a cancer cell line (Ovcar-3) that specifically over-expresses Akt. This experiment&nbsp;was designed to confirm that Akt/Akt2 is a target for COTI-2 in the intact organism with a human tumor&nbsp;that produces increased amounts of Akt. The following initial results provide strong supportive evidence&nbsp;for the continued development of COTI-2 as a first line, single agent therapy for the treatment of&nbsp;ovarian cancers that over express Akt:</p><ul><li>Partial and complete tumor regressions were observed in two intravenous (IV) treatment groups&nbsp;at levels of 20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg respectively.</li><li>Six complete remissions in 20 tumors (30%) occurred in the 40 mg/kg IV treatment group&nbsp;(p&lt;0.01 compared with the IV control group).</li><li>Two complete regressions (10%) occurred in the 20 mg/kg IV treatment group (p=NS compared&nbsp;with the IV control group).</li><li>Tumor growth inhibition (TGI) was 155.5% and 104.9% respectively, indicating a high degree of&nbsp;regression in both IV treatment groups.</li><li>TGI was 87.5% in the oral treatment group receiving 75 mg/kg and 82.0% in the group receiving&nbsp;100 mg/kg of oral COTI-2.</li><li>All intravenous and oral treatments appeared to be well tolerated.</li></ul><p>"While we are very pleased to demonstrate the strong single agent activity, the totality of the&nbsp;accumulated data suggest that COTI-2's most important potential contribution may be in combination&nbsp;with more traditional or first line agents to overcome resistance, improve efficacy and reduce toxicity in&nbsp;tumors with a genetic mutation profile known to result in Akt over expression," said Dr. Wayne Danter,&nbsp;COTI’s President and CEO. “This data provides compelling evidence of COTI-2's potential to significantly&nbsp;inhibit the growth of human tumors that clearly show an over expression of Akt."</p><p>COTI will share this preliminary data in detail with prospective licensing partners at the BIO International&nbsp;Convention, the largest global event for the biotechnology industry, being held in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;on June 27-30, 2011. COTI will be represented at BIO by Dr. Wayne Danter, President and CEO and&nbsp;Mr. Michael Barr, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing. Final results from this&nbsp;experiment are expected by the end of July 2011.</p><p><strong>About COTI-2</strong></p><p>COTI-2 has shown itself to be highly effective both as a single agent and in combination therapy in a&nbsp;number of animal models of human cancers. Other cancer treatments involve the killing of healthy&nbsp;growing and dividing cells in the body resulting in significant toxic side effects, while COTI-2 appears to&nbsp;target and destroy cancer cells only and has demonstrated low toxicity in normal human cells compared&nbsp;to human cancer cells. The combined scientific evidence indicates that COTI-2 is an ideal agent for&nbsp;combination therapy with current standard agents for a number of cancers, including small cell lung,&nbsp;non-small cell lung, colon, brain, ovarian, endometrial, triple negative breast and pancreatic.</p><p>In scientific terms, COTI-2 is a novel small molecule that acts by inhibiting Akt/PKB phosphorylation that&nbsp;leads to caspase-9 activation in cancer cells resulting in tumour cell death. COTI-2 has demonstrated&nbsp;greater selectivity as well as an improved safety profile and pharmacokinetics in comparison to other&nbsp;Akt inhibitors. COTI is currently in discussions with partners to share in the development of COTI-2 via a&nbsp;licensing agreement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1123 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:29:50 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/tomorrow-london-canada <p>&nbsp;<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/un8jzCbCtNA" width="560" height="349" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> 1122 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:17:30 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/voicescom-junior-web-developer <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Voices.com%20Logo.jpg" width="320" height="96" /></p><p>Voices.com is the industry leading website that connects businesses with&nbsp;professional voice over talents. Radio and television stations, advertising&nbsp;agencies and Fortune 500 companies rely upon the Voices.com marketplace&nbsp;to search for, audition and hire voice actors with the assistance of our award-winning Web application.</p><p>Voices.com has a global network of over 25,000 voice actors in over 100&nbsp;languages and currently serves more than 107,220 users online. Over&nbsp;69,662 MP3s are listened to by 1,159,901 unique visitors, creating 6911 job&nbsp;opportunities on average, each and every month.</p><p>Established in 2003, Voices.com was founded by Chief Executive Officer David&nbsp;Ciccarelli, a graduate from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology&nbsp;with an Honours Degree in Audio Technology. David co-founded the business&nbsp;with wife Stephanie Ciccarelli, Chief Marketing Officer who, herself, achieved&nbsp;a Bachelor of Musical Arts degree from the Don Wright Faculty of Music at the&nbsp;University of Western Ontario.</p><p>The Voices.com team is actively searching for its next team member, in the form&nbsp;of a super-detailed, creative and deadline-driven Junior Web Developer. United&nbsp;from a complementary set of backgrounds including computer science, sound&nbsp;engineering, vocal education, marketing and customer service, the team&nbsp;members at Voices.com valiantly deliver first-class service to customers all&nbsp;around the world, using innovative technology for the purposes of simplifying the&nbsp;process and reducing the costs of hiring professional voice-over talents.</p><p><strong>Your Purpose</strong>:</p><p>As the Junior Web Developer at Voices.com, your main responsibility is to&nbsp;assist the Lead Web Developer with, well, website development. You’ll use&nbsp;your creative ideas and laser-like focus to formulate, launch and maintain the&nbsp;various elements that make up the Voices.com web app. You will be diligent,&nbsp;communicative and pay the utmost attention to detail, all while reporting to the&nbsp;Lead Web Developer and CEO.</p><p><strong>Your Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Assist Lead Developer in evaluating and specking out new product&nbsp;development opportunities</li><li>Rapidly iterate on software projects</li><li>Assist in the development projects from concept to launch</li><li>Research and advise on new mobile technologies and improvements</li></ul><p><strong>Your Qualifications</strong>:</p><ul><li>College diploma or university degree in web development, computer&nbsp;science or equivalent</li></ul><p><strong>Your Requirements</strong>:</p><p><strong>Communication</strong></p><ul><li>Listens to others and accepts input from team members.</li><li>Clearly articulate ideas and thoughts verbally.</li><li>Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is&nbsp;coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional.</li></ul><p><strong>Relational Databases</strong></p><ul><li>Understands basic relational database concepts.</li><li>Confidently writes the four basic SQL statements.</li><li>Possesses knowledge of various database access methods.</li></ul><p><strong>Programming Languages</strong></p><ul><li>Possesses working knowledge of at least one structured&nbsp;programming language.</li><li>Exhibits proficiency in HTML and one scripting language.</li><li>Possesses basic knowledge of XML.</li></ul><p><strong>Architecture</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrates basic knowledge of object and component&nbsp;methodology and technology.</li><li>Possesses basic knowledge of classes, components, objects, and&nbsp;interfaces.</li><li>Recognizes the fundamental differences between the various&nbsp;internet browsers.</li></ul><p><strong>Nice-to-have-but-not-entirely-crucial</strong></p><ul><li>MVC Architecture</li><li>Codelgniter</li><li>Familiarity with *nix-based servers</li><li>Experienced with the Linux or Mac command line</li></ul><p><strong>What You Get in Return</strong>:</p><ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Company benefits program</li><li>Flextime, allowing you to schedule personal appointments or attend&nbsp;events that fall inside general business hours</li><li>An open, fun, forward-thinking corporate culture housed in an amazing&nbsp;downtown location</li><li>Flexible working schedule to promote better work-life balance</li><li>Opportunity to participate in the company profit-share program</li></ul><p><strong>Your Next Steps</strong>:</p><p>All interested candidates are invited to apply by sending an updated cover letter&nbsp;and résumé to careers@voices.com. Deadline for applications is Friday, July&nbsp;22nd, 2011 by 5:00pm EST.</p><p>Voices.com would like to thank all applicants in advance, but advises that only&nbsp;those chosen to progress to the next stage in the process will be contacted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1121 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:58:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/photocamp-london-2011 <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="0" color="#333333">&nbsp;</font></p><p><strong>PhotoCamp London is a free “unconference” for those people who are&nbsp;interested&nbsp;in any and all aspects of photography and cinematography.</strong></p><p>PhotoCamp is for everyone: newbies, professionals, teachers, everyone is welcome! PhotoCamp is about creating an affordable (free) event with themes&nbsp;surrounding&nbsp;photography and cinematography promoting education and community&nbsp;involvement&nbsp;through the arts.</p> 1120 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:38:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/star-trek-videogame-wins-5-best-e3-awards-named-cnns-top-game-e3-2011 <p>The critics have spoken! Paramount Digital Entertainment announced today that Star Trek™ unanimously won the hearts and praise of critics at 2011’s Electronic Entertainment Exposition (E3). Recognition included the prestigious “Most Valuable Game” award from both Official Xbox Magazine and PlayStation: The Official Magazine, as well a spot on CNN’s Top 5 Games of E3 2011 list. Star Trek earned additional praise for the exclusive trailer that debuted during Sony Computer Entertainment of America’s keynote address. The game will next be featured as the cover story in the current issue of GamePro, on newsstands this week.&nbsp;</p><p>In total, Star Trek earned five E3 2011 awards:</p><ul><li>Playstation: The Official Magazine – Most Valuable Game of E3 2011&nbsp;</li><li>Official Xbox Magazine – Most Valuable Game of E3 2011&nbsp;</li><li>Electric Playground – Best of Show&nbsp;</li><li>Pixelated Geek – Best Awesome&nbsp;</li><li>The Bit Bag – Best Co-op</li></ul><p>Here’s what the critics are saying about Star Trek:</p><p><strong>Official Xbox Magazine<br /></strong>“I can't wait to get my hands on this one.” (Francesca Reyes, OXM Editor-in-Chief, named Star Trek her favorite E3 game.)</p><p><strong>IGN<br /></strong>“This game rocks. It's fast, intense and filled with action. It's delightfully innovative, full of moments so surprisingly fun and unique that you'll wonder why no other game ever thought of them.”</p><p><strong>Destructoid<br /></strong>“We saw the demo and it was absolutely mind blowing.” &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Eurogamer &nbsp;<br /></strong>“It's a very slick piece of work all told, and a pleasant surprise to find it at E3 with no prior announcement… Star Trek is a breathless cinematic action game for two players.”</p><p><strong>About Star Trek Videogame&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Star Trek, which continues the adventure that director and producer J.J. Abrams’ envisioned with Star Trek (2009), boasts a story filled with action-packed combat as Kirk and Spock work together to stop a legendary enemy race bent on conquering the galaxy. &nbsp;And for the first time ever, players are cast as Captain James T. Kirk and Spock in an unprecedented co-op experience.&nbsp;</p><p>Star Trek features an original story by BAFTA award winner and God of War writer, Marianne Krawczyk, in collaboration with the writer/producers of the 2009 Star Trek films, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman.&nbsp;</p><p>The game is being developed by Digital Extremes (Bioshock 2, Unreal Tournament, Dark Sector, The Darkness II), working closely with Bad Robot, K/O Paper Products and Damon Lindelof, and published by Paramount Digital Entertainment through a license with CBS Consumer Products. Star Trek will be coming to the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system from Sony, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC in 2012.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p> <iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gbh4g3qJ3vk" width="560" height="349" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> 1119 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:36:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ilookabout-database-developer-0 <p><p>As pioneers in 2000, our focus and fascination has been the visualization of data.</p><p>The Company now serves commercial enterprise across North America and Europe. We develop products for the geo-spatial market which provide for a panoramic, comprehensive, street-level perspective supported by patented software&nbsp;processes, proprietary security and storage systems. We capture the real world, creating the highest quality digital&nbsp;imagery and integrate it into the workflow of enterprise customers. iLOOKABOUT is headquartered in London, Ontario,&nbsp;Canada and its shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “ILA”. We thank you for your interest&nbsp;and those most qualified for our needs will be contacted in the next two weeks.</p><p>We are currently recruiting for a variety of roles including Database Developer.</p><p>The Database Developer’s role is to write, code, test, and analyze the main database operations including stored&nbsp;procedures, and all maintenance. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying database&nbsp;specifications throughout the ongoing evolution of the iLOOKABOUT delivery system. The Database Developer will work&nbsp;within a team environment to analyze and optimize database performance in a timely and accurate fashion and provide&nbsp;status reports where required.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>The SQL Server Developer will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Creation and maintenance of SQL Scripts and stored procedures</li><li>Develop DTS/SSIS for import, especially with spatial data</li><li>Investigate data quality issues and implement appropriate solutions</li><li>Database performance tuning and optimization</li><li>Develop SSRS reports and ad-hoc queries as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong>:</p><ul><li>Microsoft Certification in SQL Server 2008</li><li>Strong background in Transact-SQL (T-SQL) with very large databases</li><li>Experience or ability to learn SSAS, SSIS, SSRS</li><li>Strong mathematic and algorithmic skills</li><li>Database Partitioning</li><li>SQL Server Spatial</li><li>ESRI ArcObjects</li><li>C#, ASP.NET, Silverlight, or Javascript</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>Send your resume with a covering letter to Mark.Sheppard@iLOOKABOUT.com outlining your salary expectations.&nbsp;Although all applications will be carefully considered, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</p></p> 1118 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:44:09 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliances-gary-will-future-rim <p>Gary Will,&nbsp;TechAlliance's VP Business Services,&nbsp;was <a href="London Free Press" target="_blank">quoted</a> in the London Free Press speaking about the long term prospects for Research in Motion.</p><blockquote><p>But reports of the Waterloo-based BlackBerry maker's death have been greatly exaggerated, says Gary Will, former official at Communitech, the Waterloo-based technology agency.</p><p>"There are still too many shares in the hands of insiders -- it would be very difficult to pull off," said Will, now a director of business development at TechAlliance in London.</p><p>And leading the RIM shareholders are co-chief executives Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis. According to sedar.com, RIM has 524 million shares. Balsillie owns 26.7 million and Lazaridis 26.5 million and they've said they'd fight any takeover.</p><p>RIM sells for about $27 a share and is worth about $14 billion.</p><p>A successful takeover would have to involve an offer price about double what it is now worth just to get the attention of RIM officials, who have seen their shares valued at $144 each and believe those days may return, Will said.</p><p>"They would have to offer more than $50 a share just to get the attention of most shareholders -- that means it would cost about $30 billion," he added.</p></blockquote><p>Source: <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/06/22/18321931.html" target="_blank">London Free Press</a></p> 1117 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:37:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/london-developers-pleased-star-trek-direction <p>Chris Montanini of the Londer <a href="http://www.thelondoner.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3180817">spoke</a> with Steve Sinclair from Digital Extremes about how their newly announced Star Trek game was received at E3, the gaming industy's biggest event.</p><blockquote><p>If there was any cynicism surrounding the freshly announced Star Trek video game, it seems like Digital Extremes has done enough to appease nervous fans after getting the chance to modestly show off the game at E3 recently.</p><p>"The reaction kind of blew us away," said Steve Sinclair, the project's creative director at DE. "I was sort of expecting this movie-game cynicism. People came in with tightened lips and left with smiles on their faces and lots of questions. It just seemed like after that first few showings the momentum kept building and by the last day we were cramming them in.</p><p>"We had this nice little room with couches set up and screenshots blown up on the wall. I handed out cookies and shook everyone's hand," Sinclair continued with a laugh. "It was a very intimate thing."</p></blockquote><p>Source: <a href="http://www.thelondoner.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3180817">The Londoner</a></p> 1116 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:03:48 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/top-ten-things-i-wish-i-had-known-starting-business <p>rtraction's David Billson has updated his personal blog with a list of the Top 10 things he wishes he knew before starting a business. Its a great read for anyone starting a business, and a list that any entrepreneur should be able to relate to.</p><p>Source: <a href="http://dbillson.posterous.com/top-ten-things-i-wish-i-had-known-before-star" target="_blank">David Billson's Posterous</a></p> 1115 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:57:08 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-engages-life-science-executive <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/COTI_small_web_0.gif" width="162" height="92" /></p><p>London, Ontario (June 21, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT) announced today&nbsp;that it has entered into a consulting agreement with Dr. Brent Norton, MBA, ICD.D, a member of its Board of&nbsp;Directors, under an Executive Management Consulting services agreement. &nbsp; In his role as Executive Director, Dr.&nbsp;Norton will assist the Company in a broad range of areas including: licensing strategy, collaboration development,&nbsp;new revenue stream development, financing and investor relations strategies and corporate governance.</p><p>“Dr. Norton is an accomplished executive in the Life Science industry with significant leadership and licensing&nbsp;experience as a Founder, President, CEO and Director of several successful Life Science companies,” said Dr.&nbsp;Wayne Danter, President and CEO of COTI. &nbsp; “We look forward to working with him and utilizing his considerable&nbsp;skill set in a number of important areas of the Company.”</p><p>The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the granting of 200,000 stock options to Dr.&nbsp;Norton under the Company’s Stock Option Plan at its meeting of June 21, 2011 as part of the compensation for&nbsp;services to be provided to COTI’s management team. &nbsp;The options have a five year life with 50,000 options vesting&nbsp;on each of the following dates: September 1 and December 1, 2011 and March 1 and June 1, 2012. &nbsp; The exercise&nbsp;price is $0.35 and represents the closing price of the Company’s common shares on Monday, June 20, 2011, the&nbsp;last trade reported on the TSX Venture Exchange prior to the meeting date.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1114 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:10:15 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/were-all-ears-always-looking-your-feedback <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/ears.jpg" alt="feedback_blog" width="175" height="209" style="float: left; margin: 8px;" />Over the past few weeks the TechAlliance team has been going over data from the 2010-2011 year to prepare our plan for the upcoming programming year. To better design and deliver business services, programming, and education initiatives, we need your feedback. We want to ensure that our offerings remain relevant to you, your business and the technology community. </p><p>Over the summer months, we will be meeting with members, surveying the community and looking for feedback. If you have ideas, questions or just general thoughts, we want to hear them.</p><p>Part of my role is to ensure there is open dialogue and plenty of opportunities to engage with you, our community. Contact me anytime at <a href="mailto:matt.quin@techalliance.ca">matt.quin@techalliance.ca</a> or give me a call 519-858-5082.</p><p><em>Image courtesy of<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahandiain/" target="_blank"> Sarah and Iain</a> via Creative Commons</em></p> 1113 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:26:25 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/support-free-wi-fi-downtown-london-grows <p>An <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/06/20/18310756.html" target="_blank">article</a> in the June 20th London Free Press continues to look at the issue of Free Wi-Fi in downtown London.</p><blockquote><p>Turning downtown London into a wireless world may not be as far off as you might expect.</p><p>Downtown London has just formally put together a task force to look at the issue and its costs.</p><p>"We think the time is right for free public Wi-Fi downtown," said Joel Adams, executive director of the University of Western Ontario's Research Park and a board member of Downtown London, who is co-chairing the task force with Andrew McClenaghan, president of Echidna Solutions.</p><p>"London is one of the most wired cities in Canada. We just want to tap into those wires and make it one of the most wireless cities in Canada."</p><p>Adams said the committee wants to launch a pilot project, offering free Wi-Fi in one block or along Dundas St.</p></blockquote><p>Source: <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/06/20/18310756.html" target="_blank">London Free Press</a></p> 1112 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:39:25 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/startechcom-signs-distribution-agreement-micro-p-uk-market <p><p>StarTech.com, an industry leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts, is pleased to announce that its full range of products will be available through technology distributor Micro-P beginning in June 2011. This new agreement means that the entire range of StarTech.com products including I/O cards, A/V products, drive docks and enclosures, specialised adapters and converters will now be available to Micro-P customers.</p><p>“We are excited about our new partnership with Micro-P,” commented Paul Seed, President and CEO of StarTech.com. “This agreement will greatly enhance the availability of hard-to-find connectivity parts to technology resellers in the UK and allow Micro-P customers access to a much broader range of specialised parts that can help them complete their technology solutions.”</p><p>Micro-P actively seeks new vendor products and technologies, such as StarTech.com, to help our resellers capitalise on innovative solutions in the marketplace and increase their margins. StarTech,com enables Micro-P to join-up the solution by offering a broad range of specialised parts to our reseller base.” Simon Barnard, General Manager Technical Sales</p><p>StarTech.com has a reputation within the industry of being a leading supplier of everyday and niche connectivity solutions. BY partnering with Micro-P, StarTech.com is extending its reach, helping to bring solutions to even more customers, at the same time as maintaining and delivering excellent service to its established customer base.</p></p> 1111 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:47:06 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/big-blue-bubbles-latest-game-paper-munchers-released-itunes <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/paper%20munchers.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p><p>That's right, the Paper Munchers are here and they're hungry! It's up to you to make sure they get fed! Use the explosive power of your touch to match deliciously cute monsters with the ferocious mouths of the Paper Munchers. Paper Munchers gives you an arsenal of bombs to launch those delicious monsters into the jaws of the malicious maws!</p><p>Explode your way through five worlds and 75 levels of munching mayhem! Paper Munchers is packed full of explosive physics, unique characters, and 5 Worlds with a whole feast of new content to come!</p><p>It's a monster eat monster world!</p><p>Features: &nbsp;</p><ul><li>75 explosive levels with more on the way!&nbsp;</li><li>5 Beautiful Paper Craft Worlds of nom nom nomming!&nbsp;</li><li>Tight physics based gameplay!&nbsp;</li><li>Game Center Achievements!&nbsp;</li><li>Tons of explosions and carnivorous action!</li></ul><p>Paper Munchers is available from iTunes @</p><ul><li>iPad - http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/paper-munchers-hd/id419426727?mt=8&nbsp;</li><li>iPad Lite - http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/paper-munchers-hd-lite/id441322286?mt=8&nbsp;</li><li>iPhone - http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/paper-munchers/id419423681?mt=8&nbsp;</li><li>iPhone Lite - http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/paper-munchers-lite/id441309792?mt=8</li><li>OSX - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paper-munchers/id441132691?mt=12&amp;ls=1</li></ul> 1110 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:16:04 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-project-manager <p><strong>Summary</strong>:</p><p>The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities &amp; Measures</strong>:</p><p><strong>1. &nbsp; &nbsp; Project Management </strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.</li><li>Create documents defining project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.</li><li>Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants making the recruitment requests if necessary during project cycle.</li><li>Ensure all Change Requests (CRs) are properly brought into development cycle and escalated to AE if new revenue required.</li><li>Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.</li><li>Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.</li><li>Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.</li><li>Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.</li><li>Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.</li><li>Review status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.</li><li>Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.</li><li>Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Factors/Measures</strong>:</p><ul><li>Suggests and proactively leads areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.</li><li>Keeps project team well informed of changes within the project timeline</li><li>Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.</li><li>Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.</li></ul><p><strong>2. &nbsp;Tracking/Metrics/Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary. (WHAT KIND?)</li><li>Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.</li><li>Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.</li><li>Track project milestones and deliverables.</li><li>Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.</li><li>Ensure proper Change Request documents are completed</li><li>Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Factors/Measures</strong>:</p><ul><li>Approves team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner.</li><li>Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.</li></ul><p><strong>3. &nbsp;Internal Communication/ Relationship Management</strong></p><ul><li>Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion and liaise with stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Generally this is internal stakeholders unless there is no ASC Delivery Director (DD).</li><li>Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.</li><li>Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.</li><li>Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.</li><li>If there is no Delivery Director:</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"></span>build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"></span>set and manage client expectations and develop lasting client relationships.</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"></span>communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"></span>build a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Factors/Measures</strong>:</p><ul><li>Holds regular status meetings with project team.</li><li>Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.</li><li>Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Skills/Traits/Education/Experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>Post secondary graduate – university preferred</li><li>PMP certification an asset.</li><li>Automotive industry experience a definite asset (OEM and/or service providers).</li><li>Minimum 5+ yrs experience working in a rapid software development environment</li><li>Proven leadership – persuasive, encouraging, and motivating – politically sensitive</li><li>Proven ability to bring project to successful completion and set and manage priorities judiciously</li><li>Ability to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. Flexible during times of change.</li><li>Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.</li><li>Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments and to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.</li><li>General knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations.</li><li>Understanding of computer systems and integration capabilities.</li><li>Excellent understanding of project management principles.</li><li>Solid understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives</li><li>Exceptionally self-motivated, directed, and detail-oriented.</li><li>Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities</li><li>On-call availability and periodic overtime.</li><li>Excellent documentation, interview</li><li>Ability to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>PC skills and hands-on experience building tools and presentations with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Access.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Contact information</strong>:</p><p>To apply, email erin.duquette@autodata.net.</p> 1109 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:10:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/richard-ivey-school-business-case-studies-now-available-ibookstore <p>&nbsp;</p><p><p><p>Ivey School of Business case studies are now available anywhere, anytime through Apple’s iBookstore. &nbsp;One of the world’s leading business case publishers, the Richard Ivey School of Business is the first publisher to make business case studies available on the iBookstore. &nbsp;Starting today over 500 cases from Ivey’s inventory are available to download for $3.99 each. &nbsp;The iBookstore is available through the free iBooks app for iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, or at www.itunes.com.</p><p>Since the Ivey Business School’s inception in 1922 the case method has been the keystone of its highly regarded approach to teaching general management. Students and executives at universities around the world use Ivey cases to learn by doing. Business students, executives or anyone can now benefit from enhanced convenience, quicker delivery, and more flexibility in accessing published cases.</p><p>“Making Ivey cases available through the iBookstore provides an opportunity to reach a new and wider audience that may not have been exposed to business case studies previously,” said Paul Beamish, Director of Ivey Publishing. “It supports our emphasis on making Ivey cases easily accessible to everyone.”</p><p>Each case provides readers with an opportunity to stand in the shoes of the decision-maker, analyzing the business issue presented, making judgments and determining a course of action. Ivey is the second largest producer and distributor of business case studies in the world.</p><p>Over 500 cases are currently available, with newer cases to be added regularly. &nbsp;More than 200 new cases are created each year from business faculty at Ivey and from other partnered universities. &nbsp;Articles from the Ivey Business Journal will also be available through the iBookstore.</p><p>Richard Ivey School of Business, the world’s largest producer of Asian cases, will continue to offer its inventory in printed or digital PDF form through its network of 18 traditional academic publishing partners including Harvard Business Publishing and the European Case Clearing House.</p></p></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1108 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:27:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/london-researchers-find-digital-interactive-video-games-benefit-health <p><p>LONDON, ON - Since the 1980’s, youth obesity rates have almost quadrupled, affecting what is now a staggering 17% of children ages 2-19. Perhaps even more frightening are the repercussions: hypertension, type II diabetes, fatty liver disease, and a host of other “adult” illnesses are now emerging in children. Many attribute these growing risks and growing waistlines to the growing popularity of screen-based activities; research suggests that 83% of American youth have at least one gaming console in their bedroom. Although this was once a troubling statistic, Dr. Femida Gwadry-Sridhar, Stacey Guy, and Alexandria Ratzki-Leewing, I-THINK researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute, suggest video games may provide a strong platform to promote youth physical activity and nutrition.</p><p>With the growing prevalence of parental time constraints, poor social support, insufficient resources, and unsafe neighborhoods, indoor activities are often the only safe, viable option for children’s play. In the past, this environment has limited young people to inactive pursuits, usually sitting on the couch or in front of a screen. Video games in particular have been known to inspire hours of uninterrupted sedentary play. With the emergence of games like Dance-Dance-Revolution and the Wii system, however, gaming entertainment has shifted towards more active alternatives. The I-THINK team members believe this growing popularity may be leveraged to target obesity prevention and self-care.&nbsp;</p><p>To determine the healthy potential, researchers at I-THINK conducted a systematic literature review of active video games. Between 1998 and 2011, they identified a total of 34 studies across two categories: &nbsp;physically active video games, or “exergames,” and interactive video games that don’t necessarily include a physical activity component. Although the metrics used in each study were different, the I-THINK team consistently noted that children playing active video games experienced a light to moderate increase in physical activity. Increases in exercise expenditure, heart rate, and step counts were also noted, as well as decreases in waist size, weight, and BMI. &nbsp;</p><p>Although further research is needed to assess children’s engagement over time, these researchers feel the potential is promising. Some of their findings indicate the element of “team spirit” within active video games may drive sustained use, providing children with social support, camaraderie, and a healthy sense of competition. Other findings suggest a level of fun may be the most effective strategy. Regardless of the approach, the I-THINK researchers insist there is a great deal of untapped potential to be explored.&nbsp;</p><p>“We will see that as we move into more of a social media world, you will have interventions that appeal to kids, and that will keep them involved on a level that they’re used to,” Guy says. “I’m looking for this review to be a call to action for researchers, to show that there is actually an opportunity to use video games to a health advantage.”</p></p> 1107 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:54:14 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/2011-iuva-lifetime-achievement-award-goes-trojans-bill-cairns <p>&nbsp;</p><p>The International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) announced its 2011 awards at the 6th Biannual IUVA World Congress in Paris, France (May 23 - 27).</p><p>Trojan’s Chief Scientist, Bill Cairns, was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award in UV Science and Engineering for his work in promoting UV. In addition, Trojan was awarded Best 2010 UV Engineering Project (municipal drinking water UV disinfection project in Tianjin, China), and Green Innovations in UV for the TrojanUVTorrent™ featuring Solo Lamp™ Technology.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lifetime Achievement Award in UV Science and Engineering<br />Winner: Dr. William L. Cairns, Chief Scientist at Trojan Technologies</p><p>This Award recognizes professional dedication and lifetime achievement in promoting UV and the&nbsp;mission of the IUVA. The winner is Dr. William L. Cairns, Chief Scientist at Trojan Technologies in London,&nbsp;ON, Canada. Dr. Cairns has a doctoral degree in biochemistry and biophysics, has been a professor and&nbsp;has served the Water Industry on numerous boards and committees as well as the IUVA. Dr. Cairns has&nbsp;dedicated himself to research for over 30 years and has globally contributed to the advancement and&nbsp;efficiency of ultraviolet water treatment at Trojan Technologies since 1989. He has been described as&nbsp;“One of the most collaborative and knowledgeable scientists in the water treatment field.” He is known&nbsp;to have quietly planted the seeds for many great research ideas that have come to fruition. Cairns is&nbsp;known to be a real gentleman, and is well-regarded for his expertise and knowledge.</p><p><p>Innovations in UV - Green Award<br />Winner: TrojanUVTorrent™ System with the Revolutionary Solo Lamp™ Technology</p><p>This award recognizes an exemplary product or process improving the Green image of UV applications.&nbsp;Each nominated UV-based product, process, or application is reviewed for its Green design and&nbsp;engineering attributes. The winning entry is the TrojanUVTorrent™ System with the Revolutionary Solo&nbsp;Lamp™ Technology. The TrojanUV Solo Lamp™ – offers the advantages of both existing medium&nbsp;pressure and low pressure high output lamp technologies. Incorporated into the TrojanUVTorrent™, the&nbsp;advantages include lower life cycle costs, easy maintenance and reduced environmental impact. The&nbsp;Solo Lamp™ combines the low power consumption of a low pressure UV lamp with high output that is&nbsp;characteristic of a medium pressure UV lamp, leading to low lamp count. This combination allows the&nbsp;Solo Lamp™ to have a significantly lower environmental impact compared to other UV lamp&nbsp;technologies as measured by carbon footprint and lifecycle assessment. Scientists and engineers at&nbsp;TrojanUV have worked over the past 5 years to develop this green UV technology addition to UV&nbsp;disinfection systems.</p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1106 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:56:49 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions%E2%80%99-incentiveadvantage-%E2%84%A2-delivers-regional-based-incentive-information-tied-vins <p><p>Troy, MI– June 15, 2011 - Professional services and technology firm, Autodata Solutions, today introduced IncentiveAdvantage™, a complete suite of services giving automotive dealers, software and solution providers immediate access to VIN-specific incentives including cash, lease, and finance offers for every make and model of vehicle for every region of the country.</p><p>Accessed as web services, IncentiveAdvantage™ can be seamlessly integrated into any on-line applications such as payment calculators, dealer web sites and inventory management tools to provide the most current combination of allowable incentive offers.</p><p>“There is a tremendous amount of complexity in the marketplace today when it comes to understanding offers and incentives,” said Andrew Lumsden, Director, Product Development &amp; Syndication. “For example, there are hundreds of incentive combinations on the F-150 for one region alone, and they change on a daily basis. IncentiveAdvantage™ is unique because the ‘Offer Engine’ behind the web services will stack, group and return all of the compatible incentives for any vehicle or VIN.</p><p>When combined with Autodata’s or a third-party payment calculator, IncentiveAdvantage™ gives the user the most detailed payment information available, from incentives by zip code to the consumer’s own unique financial picture, providing the easiest and fastest way to a vehicle sale.</p><p>For more information on IncentiveAdvantage™ and Autodata Solutions, please visit www.autodatasolutions.com.</p></p> 1105 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:23:05 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/60-second-pitch-workshop <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/60secondpitchlogo.png" alt="60 Second Pitch" width="244" height="244" /></p><p>Please join us for a special 60 Second Pitch Workshop being hosted in partnership with <a href="http://www.marsdd.com/" target="_blank">MaRS Discovery District</a> and presented by Joseph Wilson and Jon Worren. This free, hands-on workshop, presented with our regional partners, is being hosted in place of our annual three-tiered 60 Second Pitch Contest as we prepare to grow and refine our program for future years.&nbsp;</p> 1062 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:01:01 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/info-tech-research-group-account-representative <div>Info-Tech provides research and advice to information technology (IT) professionals. Our research provides step-by-step solutions which help IT professionals get their jobs done in an industry that is constantly changing.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>We’ve been named one of the 50 Best Workplaces in Canada in 2007, 2009 and 2010 by Canadian Business magazine, and we’ve grown quickly by attracting some of the brightest minds in the IT industry.</div><div></div><div>As u grow base keep some account as you become a long term account manager</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Info-Tech Research Group is searching for outgoing, articulate and confident people at the early stage of their careers to take on an Account Representative role. Are you an intelligent, successful hunter and a self starter? Are you a top performing high energy sales person, one who absolutely loves to sell and interact with people? &nbsp;Are you an outgoing result oriented individual looking for a more fulfilling career? &nbsp;If so, we want to talk to you!</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Where And How Far You Go Is Up To You!</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Info-Tech Research Group will provide you with an opportunity to have a career to whichyou have always aspired, an income bracket to match, and a product second to none.</div><div><ul><li>Excellent compensation and benefits package.</li><li>A comprehensive training program and mentoring from an exceptional sales team.</li><li>A chance each year for a 5-star vacation as part of the Annual Presidents ClubAward achieved by our top sellers.</li><li>Fast tracking career path with extremely high earning potential.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><strong>Your Responsibilities Will Include</strong>:</div><div><ul><li>Achieve sales targets for new business, selling with a focus on performance across all product lines.</li><li>Market Info-Tech’s full line of innovative products and services.</li><li>Service and manage own accounts, those acquired within territory, and other active accounts within territory</li><li>Establish and build relationships with key IT decision makers to ensure current and future growth opportunities.</li><li>Build and manage a pipeline while continually generating new business through proactive outbound sales.</li><li>Prospect and identify sources of new clients, building and maintaining a book of business through cold calling and territory prospecting (90% business development, 10% account management).</li><li>Identify customer's critical issues, and provide a tailored solution to address them.</li><li>Create and present customized proposals to executive level decision makers.</li><li>Manage sales activities to optimize customer contact utilizing strong sales cycle skills.</li></ul></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Key Skills and Competencies</strong>:</div><div><ul><li>Proven track record of generating new business, while growing acquired / managed accounts.</li><li>High success rate of consistently exceeding mandated targets.</li><li>Results-oriented, self-driven, passion for success.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with a small team.</li><li>Enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>Previous business to business sales experience an asset.</li></ul></div><div>Apply to this position via <a href="http://jobview.monster.ca/Apply/Apply.aspx?JobID=99842377" target="_blank">Monster.ca</a>.</div> 1104 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:49:31 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/drive-surprising-truth-about-what-motivates-us <p>If you haven't seen it before, be sure to check out this great video from the RSA (Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) about what motivates and inspires us as workers.</p><p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/u6XAPnuFjJc" width="560" height="349" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> 1102 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:20:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/london-free-press-explores-free-public-wifi-downtown <p>The London Free Press continues its series looking at potential improvements to living in London's downtown. The second installment looks at the idea of free wi-fi in the downtown area. Quoted in the article is Titus Ferguson of TechAlliance member rtraction.</p><blockquote><p>Free wi-fi downtown is critical because though many people carry smartphones, others have Internet-enabled devices, such as iPod touches or tablets that access the Internet via a wireless connection, said Titus Ferguson, a digital media strategist for rtraction.</p><p>And while some may think free wireless Internet downtown would lead to fewer people connecting with each other, Ferguson contends the opposite is true.</p><p>“People engage with people around them and businesses. If you’re walking around downtown and you’re deciding where to go for lunch, you can whip out your iPhone or tablet and do a scan of the restaurants around and read reviews and then make reservations, all online. So people spend more time downtown and are engaged with the downtown than some other world,” he said.</p></blockquote><p>Read the <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/06/14/18283531.html" target="_blank">full article</a> in the London Free Press.</p> 1101 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:07:24 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-photographer <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Summary</strong>:</p><p>Autodata’s photographer is responsible for capturing photographic images with high standards (that are driven by client demand) representing a cross section of vehicles available in the North American market (Acura to Volvo). In addition this role is required to represent Autodata at our Dealership, OEM and Client locations with a professional and accommodating manner.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities &amp; Measures</strong>:</p><ul><li>Provide quality photographic services to the post production department at Autodata by photographing vehicles on dealership lots or in Autodata’s studio</li><li>Learn and understand industry trends in photography through training and self-directed research</li><li>Work with Marketing, Creative Services and Media Services departments as appropriate to help meet their needs for photographic support of news releases and other informational materials</li><li>Assist internal and external clients with photographic needs for use in books, magazines, brochures, newsletters and other publications</li><li>Fill out expense sheets accurately and in a timely manner</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Factors/Measures</strong>:</p><ul><li>Produce vehicle imagery consistently through the year (weather dependent) to the post production department</li><li>Provide insight and suggestions for the development of photography and department processes</li></ul><p><strong>Essential&nbsp;Skills/Traits/Education/Experience Required:</strong></p><ul><li>Formal or semi/formal training in photography or related experience (a certificate from a recognized institution is an asset)</li><li>Knowledge of industry terms / photography equipment a must (e.g. lighting, placement, camera settings etc)</li><li>PC skills and hands-on experience with MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and raw camera download software</li><li>Knowledge of common computer and basic Internet technologies is required</li><li>Good communication skills (written, oral and presentation)</li><li>Solid understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives</li><li>Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.</li><li>Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.</li><li>Exceptionally self-motivated, directed, and detail-oriented.</li><li>On-call availability and periodic overtime.</li><li>Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines</li><li>Ability to travel in Canada</li><li>Valid driver’s license with ability to operate a manual transmission</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To apply, e-mail <a href="mailto:erin.duquette@autodata.net">Erin Duquette</a>&nbsp;at Autodata Solutions.</p> 1100 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:29:00 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/mayors-office-releases-economic-prosperity-council-report <p>City of London Mayor Joe Fontana has released the <a href="http://london.ca/Mayors_Office/PDFs/EconomicProsperityFinalReport.pdf" target="_blank">Final Report and Summary</a> from the Economic Prosperity Council.</p><p>The report identifies four key areas that Mayor Fontana believes should be be considered in everything that businesses and governments do:</p><blockquote>We must consider&nbsp;<strong>Infrastructure</strong>&nbsp;(physical – social – cultural - human),&nbsp;<strong>Immigration</strong>&nbsp;(maximize and utilize),&nbsp;<strong>Investments</strong>&nbsp;(local and global) and&nbsp;<strong>Innovation</strong>(discoveries and commercialization).</blockquote><p>TechAlliance's President &amp; CEO Marilyn Sinclair served as co-chair of the Technology sector.</p> 1099 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:27:03 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-boundary-group-introduces-dust%E2%84%A2 <p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Digital Boundary Group is pleased to have participated in another successful MISA Ontario conference and trade show held in Toronto, Canada.</p><p>In correlation with this year’s event, we introduced DUST™, a proprietary, automated tool developed by one of our senior computer programmers to exploit and assess Microsoft networks.</p><p>How it works:</p><ul><li>DUST™ discovers entry points into your network (such as weak passwords or known external vulnerabilities);</li><li>DUST™ provides an overall assessment of the health of all Windows machines connected to the network;</li><li>DUST™’s exclusive filtering technology provides a clear overview of the “unhealthy” portions of the network.</li></ul><p>Here’s what one of our DUST™ users had to say: “Thanks for providing us with the Digital Boundary DUST program! We have been using it to help locate potential malcode infections and find it to be a valuable tool. In addition, the recon capability of the tool is helping us to identify accounts with weak passwords. Overall, a fantastic addition to our security toolbox!”</p><p>As a special offering, we welcome you to try DUST™ free of charge by downloading the beta file available on our website.</p><p>Digital Boundary Group (digitalboundary.net) is a Technology Security Assurances Services firm serving clients throughout North America since 2003.</p><p>Our client experience includes: Government; Law Enforcement; Utilities (including electricity generation and distribution and water/wastewater treatment); Banking and Financial Services; Healthcare; Education; Integrated Manufacturing; and Professional Services.</p><p>We operate out of office locations in London and Detroit.</p></p> 1098 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:28:22 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/kevin-newman-speaks-social-media-western-convocation <p>Kevin Newman, former Global National anchor and current digital entrepreneur, was the first honorary degree recipient at this year's Western convocation. As the London Free Press <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/06/13/18275931.html" target="_blank">reports</a>:</p><blockquote><p>Social media such as Facebook is reshaping politics and challenging authority around the world, he said.</p><p>Newman said social media are democratic networks with no defined leadership.</p><p>"It's coming from everywhere and nowhere. You are like flocks of birds who change shape and direction and act on instincts which are hard for some of us to understand and anticipate," said Newman, noting he was the first convocation speaker to read his address from an iPad.</p></blockquote><p>The chair of TechAlliance member Trudell Medical, Mitch Baran, received an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.).</p><p>For more on the Convocation ceremony, check out <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/06/13/18275931.html" target="_blank">The London Free Press</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://communications.uwo.ca/western_news/stories/2011/June/newman_calls_on_grads_to_seize_greatness.html" target="_blank">Western News</a>.</p> 1097 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:18:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/info-tech-research-groups-vendor-landscape-reports-highlight-top-sector-performers <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Info-Tech%20Research%20Group%20Logo.JPG" width="600" height="205" /></p><p>A pair of recent news releases have highlighted Info-Tech Research Groups Vendor Landscape reports. According to the company, "Info-Tech Research Group Vendor Landscape reports are a very important part of our library of research and are updated yearly. &nbsp;Our client base of over 21,000 IT professionals in over 8,000 organizations globally look to these reports to help them make educated purchasing decisions for their IT programs depending on their needs. &nbsp;In each report our analysts evaluate the top 8-10 vendors within a technology market and rank them according to their strengths and weaknesses. &nbsp;Only those vendors that we would recommend to our clients for certain scenarios are included in these reports."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>eForms Market Champions Announced in Info-Tech Research Group Vendor Landscape Report</strong></p><p><em>Adobe, IBM and Autonomy Cardiff are named market “Champions” in Info-Tech Research Group’s eForms Vendor Landscape</em></p><p>London, ON – June 7th, 2011 – Info-Tech Research Group’s recent eForms Vendor Landscape report titled “Select the Right eForms Solution,” ranked Adobe LiveCycle and Acrobat among the “Champions” with Autonomy Cardiff LiquidOffice and IBM Forms.&nbsp;</p><p>“The eForms market is evolving away from the paper form entirely, replacing it with rich UI and integration with both new digital media and more advanced mobile functionality,” said Tim Hickernell, Associate Lead Analyst with Info-Tech Research Group. &nbsp;“The vendors in this space are focusing on rich user interfaces to facilitate a better e-form experience than is possible by forcing traditional paper form UI metaphors on end users.”</p><p>According to the report, Adobe LiveCycle is unmatched in features, usability, architecture and vendor strength making it Info-Tech’s highest recommendation for organizations in need of a comprehensive and dynamic eForms solution for mission-critical form-based workflows.&nbsp;</p><p>IBM Forms is a robust solution for organizations that are ok with forms remaining entirely in IBM’s XML technology. &nbsp;Their strong support for vertical industry standards, rich UI, iPad support and strong XML, BPM, Process Server and FileNet integration placed them squarely among the Champions.</p><p>Autonomy Cardiff LiquidOffice is another Champion in the eForms market and is targeted enterprise and mid-market customers. &nbsp;It is a great choice for organizations with more advanced capture needs, such as field service and field surveillance scenarios, especially when implemented with Autonomy Cardiff’s Teleform product.</p><p>Adobe Acrobat is an affordable e-form alternative for the cost conscious backed by a proven vendor. &nbsp;It remains the most viable option for most non-intensive e-form needs that don’t require server-based workflow and assembly, though Info-Tech finds that most people are unaware of this capability of the Adobe Acrobat desktop product. Despite its feature limitations, its extremely low implementation costs propelled it into the Champion quadrant.</p><p>PerfectForms is another strong choice at a very affordable price point. While lacking the sales reach and support of its larger competitors, PerfectForms does boast great usability, features and architecture and is a prime example of advanced e-forms in the cloud. &nbsp;With the leading product scores in the report, PerfectForms was ranked as an “Innovator” in the eForms market and is one to consider.</p><p>For the full release with video and link to the report <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8538877.htm" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Data Leakage Protection Market Champions; Info-Tech Research Group Vendor Landscape Report</strong></p><p><em>Info-Tech Research Group Data Leakage Protection Vendor Landscape ranked WebSense, RSA and McAfee as market “Champions”&nbsp;</em></p><p>London, ON – May 31, 2011 – A recent Data Leakage Protection (DLP) Vendor Landscape report published by Info-Tech Research Group and titled, “Select an Enterprise Data Loss Prevention Solution,” ranked WebSense, RSA and McAfee as Champions in the DLP market.&nbsp;</p><p>“The DLP market is still in its infancy,” said James Quin, Lead Research Analyst for Info-Tech Research Group. &nbsp;“As big brand vendors work to incorporate acquisitions more cleanly into their portfolios, the few remaining independents scuffle to maintain relevance and viability in a slowly growing market. &nbsp;The next few years will be key for DLP – it will either become a security staple, or another niche tool.”</p><p>WebSense also received the “Best Overall Value Award.” &nbsp;Its hugely robust solution with exceptional international policy and multi-language support is priced well below that of the competition and is the most compelling option when value for money is taken into consideration.</p><p>For organizations with deeper pockets, the other two Champions in the space, RSA and McAfee, boast rich features at a rich price tag. &nbsp;But, if an organization has already implemented RSA and McAfee products in their environment, deploying their DLP solutions becomes faster and significantly more cost-effective.</p><p>For the full release with link to video and the report <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8539118.htm" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> 1096 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:03:33 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/echidna-creator-or-configurator <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Echidna.jpg" width="400" height="200" /></p><p>Jonathan Kochis' recent blog post on the <a href="http://www.resolutionim.com/creator-or-configurator">Resolution IM blog</a> contrasted the roles of web developers as creators and configurators. Andrew McClenaghan from Echidna Solutions has taken to the Echidna blog to ask that question about his own company.&nbsp;</p><blockquote><p>This really got me thinking… are we at Echidna, a creator or a configurator?&nbsp;</p><p>When I first started Echidna I wanted to create everything from scratch. Being a developer, creating meant coding to me.&nbsp; I enjoyed the creative challenge of writing new code in different ways for each client.</p> <p>As my team grew I found that I kept evolving my code base and leaving my teammates behind. I just wasn’t good at sharing my knowledge with my team - not to mention changing my methods too frequently.</p> <p>If we wanted to grow and mature as a web development shop, we needed to standardize and work together.</p></blockquote> <p>Read the full post on the <a href="http://www.echidna.ca/blog/" target="_blank">Echidna blog</a>.</p> 1095 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:24:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/podcamp-london-2011-showcase-londoners-engaged-web <p>I've been to a variety of unconference events over the last few years, but had never been to a PodCamp until this past Saturday. It was the third annual PodCamp London event, held at the Convergence Centre.</p><p>PodCamps started out with an emphasis on podcasting, but they have broadened their focus to include anything related to blogging, Tweeting, YouTubing, and other forms of social media -- and, in London's case anyway, just about anything else related to using the Web (topics discussed at sessions I attended included online voting and the use of browser add-ons for Gmail management).</p><p>This was one of those events that boosts your enthusiasm for a community and what we're achieving locally and the direction we're headed. Not everyone was from the London area, but most were. You got to talk to people here who are doing creative and cool things on the Web (or, in some cases, vapid and odious things, according to the Tweet stream -- I missed that session) -- some that you know, some that you've heard about, and others who were completely new to you. And you got to put some faces to some familiar Twitter handles.</p><p>I'm told the attendance was down from last year, but the people who were there were highly engaged -- both at the event and with the Web. This was almost entirely an audience of people who are actively using the Web to communicate ideas, get involved, and make connections.</p><p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/unlab%20studio.jpg" width="640" height="480" /></p><p>My added enthusiasm may be an in-the-bubble response -- only some minuscule fraction of the people who make up this community were in attendance -- but you had to be encouraged to see that we can fill a good-sized room (with many more who would have fit in but couldn't be there) and run three concurrent sessions through the day, nearly all of which involved interesting ideas (there's a partial list here: http://wiki.unlondon.ca/index.php?title=PodCamp_Sessions -- some were added on the fly during the event).</p><p>I was also happy to see TechAlliance as the lead sponsor -- this is exactly the kind of initiative we need to get behind in this city, and we did. Kudos to my colleagues for making that call. Thumbs up to all the other sponsors who made the event so accessible. Anyone could come at essentially no cost, and it even included a free lunch (and buttons!).</p><p>It was also a great opportunity to show off the UnLab (also at the Convergence Centre) and some of the awesome things going on there -- including the newly-built podcasting studio. The always-popular MakerBot made a return appearance and the webcam-on-a-roaming-Roomba made what I think was its public debut.</p><p>Hats off to Bill Deys, Titus Ferguson (two of my partners on StartupCamp ... which will be coming back in the fall), Kevin Van Lierop, and everyone else who was involved in putting this together. This is definitely one to attend when it returns next year.</p> 1094 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:21:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ies-group-software-developer <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/IES-LOGO.jpg" width="229" height="128" /></p><p>SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – Start Immediately</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>At IES Group, customer experiences are what drive us, and technology is at the very heart&nbsp;of bringing our creative ideas to life. There’s no shame in being ambitious here; career&nbsp;growth is a priority for us – we help one another advance our core technologies and each&nbsp;other.</p><p>Are you an ASP.NET Developer? Are you available immediately? If the answer to the above&nbsp;questions is YES then IES Group wants to speak to you NOW!</p><p>As a software engineer, your job is to handle the planning, development, delivery and post&nbsp;implementation support of various types of web based software applications.</p><p><strong>Requirements &amp; Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years’ experience in application development (ASP.Net (C#))</li><li>Developed web applications using object-oriented, Microsoft.NET</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Design Skills (UML Sequence, Class Diagrams, Component, Process Flow, Use Case)</li><li>Design Software (MS Visio, Fireworks)</li><li>A strong background in database (MS SQL/Oracle) design, programming, tuning</li><li>Web presentation technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS)</li><li>SQL query writing</li><li>Microsoft Windows 2003/2008 Server / IIS</li><li>Microsoft SQL Reporting Services</li><li>Team leadership ability</li></ul><p>Please email resumes to hr@iesgroup.ca referencing SDT 0610.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1093 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:23:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/modern-malware-exposed <p style="text-align: center;"><br /><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/image001%20%281%29.png" width="355" height="155" /></p><p>Modern Malware is the leading cause of confidential data loss, resource theft and non-compliance incidents. Defending networks requires new protections that break the malware lifecycle.</p><p>Join experts from FireEye and Access 2 Networks on June 28th, 2011 to learn about current malware trends and advanced countermeasures</p><p><strong>Agenda</strong></p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp;8:00 - &nbsp;9:00 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Breakfast</p> 1092 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:52:40 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/resolution-interactive-media-web-developer-intermediate <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center; "><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/resIMlogo09-newsletter.gif" width="134" height="71" /></p><p>We produce award-winning web sites, web and mobile applications, and digital strategy for local, national, and international clients.&nbsp;</p><p>Sure, there''s lots of work to do but that''s the nature of a growing business. To unwind we turn to the 360, prank wars, our beer fridge, hot-and-ready pizza, poutine, and Geek Golf Day.&nbsp;</p><p>We're looking for production members with experience in building dynamic web projects.</p><p><strong>This Position In A Nutshell</strong></p><p>Development with a focus in LAMP (PHP) with options on contributing to our design and Flash work. Intermediate and senior level.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Resolution Interactive Media Inc. (ResIM) is a leading Canadian digital agency whose core competency is delivering exceptional web projects. If you have a background in and a passion for web development we want to hear from you.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You consider yourself a bit of a web guru. You've been building complex web projects for a while and are passionate about new technologies.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Writing code for data-driven web projects and rich interfaces</li><li>Designing application layouts</li><li>Contributing to our in-house code frameworks</li><li>Providing assistance to non-production managers with technical requirement clarification and end-user documentation</li><li>Attending production meetings and working with other production team members to solve problems and create work plans</li><li>Contributing to the larger enhancements for existing projects</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Wonderful verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent organizational skills</li><li>Strong eye for detail</li><li>Team work skills</li><li>An enthusiasm for usability (ease-of-use)</li><li>Exceptional interface visual/conceptual development skills</li><li>Exceptional problem determination and creative problem solving skills</li><li>Ability to hand code web projects and create/maintain reusable&nbsp;code</li></ul><p><strong>Technologies/Languages You Need To Know</strong></p><ul><li>HTML/XHTML</li><li>XML</li><li>CSS</li><li>PHP</li><li>SQL</li><li>Javascript</li></ul><p><strong>Technologies/Languages That Are A Bonus</strong></p><ul><li>SVN/Git Experience</li><li>UNIX Environment Experience</li><li>Objective C / C#</li><li>Actionscript 3</li></ul><p><strong>Required Education/Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 2+ Year College Diploma in a new media field (Web Development, Analyst, Multimedia, Programming or similar)</li><li>Candidates should posses either agency or other demonstrated&nbsp;field experience.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop complex web projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Terms</strong></p><p>Full Time Position. &nbsp;Resolution staffers enjoy a competitive annual salary in a relaxing, open, collaborative environment.</p><p><strong>Other perks include</strong>:</p><ul><li>XP-style agile development workflow</li><li>A mantra of respect towards employee evenings and weekends</li><li>Project ownership and democratic decision making across all&nbsp;staffers junior/senior</li><li>Flex time</li><li>Company paid conferences and personal development</li><li>Company paid medical and dental benefits</li></ul><p><strong>What To Submit</strong></p><p>Your resume and a couple of samples that you feel show off a little of what you can do. You *must* provide an example of your *best* work to be considered for an interview.</p><p><strong>Submission examples</strong>:</p><ul><li>Code samples</li><li>Screen shot galleries</li><li>URL's to websites/projects that you've developed</li></ul><p>Please send your resume and portfolio URL in confidence to hr@resolutionim.com. &nbsp;Only those candidates we'd like to interview will be contacted. &nbsp;ResIM is an equal opportunity employer.</p> 1091 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:31:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/info-tech-research-group-strategy-analyst-marketing <p style="text-align: center;"><br /><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Info-Tech%20Research%20Group%20Logo.JPG" width="400" height="136" /></p><p>The Strategy Analyst - Marketing initiates, develops, manages and supports new major initiatives focused on driving marketing goals and corporate growth. The Strategy Analyst will accomplish these objectives by investigating, analyzing, planning, designing, building, and launching key business, financial, and operations initiatives. This includes gathering and analyzing data to create highly accurate business cases, high impact requirements documentation, and well-defined project plans. The Strategy Analyst will play a pivotal role project management/execution and in ensuring IT's understanding of business requirements.</p><p>The Strategy Analyst must possess an advanced degree of business acumen, along with excellent analysis and presentation skills. Creative problem-solving is key to this role - including issue identification, problem disaggregation, brainstorming and idea generation, research and data gathering, data analysis, problem synthesis and recommendation building. The role also involves components of a more traditional Business Analyst function, including Project Planning, Business Case building, Requirements Gathering, Implementation Planning, Project and Change Management. The role requires a high degree of time management skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization including Senior Management.</p><p>The success of the Strategy Analyst will be driven by the value Info-Tech accrues from each of his/her projects.</p><p>The Strategy Analyst will report to the VP - Marketing.</p><p><strong>Detailed Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Project Planning &amp; Strategy (20%)</p><ul><li>Conduct research on leading competitors and industry practices and develop recommendations to inform our Strategic Marketing Planning Process.</li><li>Meet with decision makers, system/program owners, and end users to define business, financial, and operational objectives and to identify opportunities to drive the business forward.</li><li>Build business cases that describe the impact of recommended initiatives, key steps required to achieve this impact, and metrics that will be used to determine success. Business cases must also describe the risks associated with recommended initiatives, steps needed in order to mitigate these risks, and underlying cost and effort of all recommendations.</li><li>Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing marketing processes, practices and systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these in order to launch new strategic marketing initiatives.</li><li>Create detailed project plans that include resource requirements, key milestones, anticipated risks and interdependencies.</li><li>Create reports and presentations based on findings, complete with assessment of the various business opportunities we face and how these should be prioritized.</li></ul><p>Requirements Gathering (20%)</p><ul><li>Conduct interviews to gather user requirements via workshops, questionnaires, surveys, site visits, workflow storyboards, use cases, scenarios, and other methods.</li><li>Lead the research and data gathering effort, including research methodology, survey design, and interview guide formation.</li><li>Optimize the requirements process on a case by case basis; ensure that the resulting solutions are not under or over-built. Identify those requirements that will drive breakthrough results; filter those requirements which don't add value.</li><li>Assist with the interpretation of user requirements into feasible options, and communicate these back to business stakeholders.</li><li>Build detailed requirements documentation, included project charters, use cases, and functional specifications.</li><li>Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide directions to developers and the project team.</li><li>Build prototypes to gather user feedback, and to iterate quickly on requirements.</li></ul><p>Project Management &amp; Implementation (40%)</p><ul><li>Create and manage execution of comprehensive implementation plans, that include detailed steps required to achieve success, and that mitigate risk during the implementation.</li><li>Build and execute change management plans including training plans, communication plans (to both internal stakeholders as well as Customers), operationalize steps, and ongoing support plans.</li><li>Build supporting Marketing materials, including customer segmentation and persona development, target customer profiles and descriptions, and benefits statements.</li><li>Build recommendations for pricing and product packaging as appropriate.</li><li>Participate in the QA of key initiatives.</li><li>Ensure each project includes clear reporting to measure the success of launched initiatives and to develop action plans to further improve performance vs. goal.</li></ul><p>Program &amp; Process Ownership (20%)</p><ul><li>Maintain ongoing ownership of programs/processes post initial project implementation.</li><li>Optimize programs/processes owned and launch new improvement projects when appropriate.</li><li>Own overall accountability for the ongoing success of the project/process.</li></ul><p><strong>Position Requirements</strong></p><p>Formal Education &amp; Certification</p><ul><li>University degree in the field of business administration is preferred.</li></ul><p>Knowledge &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>3+ years of work experience in one or a combination of the following roles: business analyst, project management, and marketing management.</li><li>Strong business acumen.</li><li>Superior problem solving, analysis, and presentation skills.</li><li>Demonstrated project management skills.</li><li>Experience preferred in requirements gathering, statistical analysis, and financial modeling.</li><li>Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of spreadsheets, graphing &amp; flow charting tools, and data management and importing.</li><li>Strong Research skills.</li></ul><p>Personal Attributes</p><ul><li>Driven to excel.</li><li>Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Logical and efficient.</li><li>Keen attention to detail.</li><li>Strong ear for the customer / user.</li><li>Creativity.</li><li>Ability to develop research plans and conduct primary and secondary research including Customer Research.</li><li>Ability to communicate in business, technical, and user-friendly language.</li><li>Highly self motivated and directed.</li><li>Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Strong customer service orientation.</li><li>Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.</li></ul><p>Work Conditions</p><ul><li>Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.</li><li>Sitting for extended periods of time.</li><li>Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.</li><li>Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.</li></ul><p><a href="http://www.workopolis.com/star.aspx?action=Transfer&amp;View=Content/JobSeeker/JobSeekerLoginView&amp;lang=EN&amp;JobTitle=Strategy+Analyst+-+Marketing&amp;theme=star&amp;JobExternalYn=N&amp;CompName=INFO-TECH+RESEARCH+GROUP&amp;JobId=13196904&amp;JobCustomerId=348968&amp;OldUrl=%252fDefault.aspx%253faction%253dApplyForJob%2526JobId%253d13196904%2526JobCustomerId%253d348968%2526JobExternalYn%253dN%2526CompName%253dINFO-TECH%252bRESEARCH%252bGROUP%2526JobTitle%253dStrategy%252bAnalyst%252b-%252bMarketing%2526lang%253dEN%2526theme%253dstar" target="_blank">Apply Online</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1089 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:38:14 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/leadership-and-governance-crisis-part-carlisle-institute-ceo-breakfast-series <p><em>TechAlliance members KPMG LLP, Harrison Pensa LLP and Accucaps are among the sponsors for the following breakfast event featuring speakers from the Ivey School of Business</em><br />-----<br />Join your colleagues and peers on Tuesday, June 28 at the London Club in London Ontario where the Carlisle Institute will host its CEO Breakfast focused on the challenges of leadership in the post-financial crisis era.<br /> 1088 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:01:56 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-extremes-impresses-media-e3-2011 <p>London's Digital Extremes had a great showing at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, with two titles that were drawing positive recognition and Best of E3 nominations. E3 is the premiere expo in video gaming, drawing industry, media and buyers from around the world to a three day showcase at the Los Angeles Convention Centre. For a studio to have one "hot" title at the show, amongst the hundreds of games being demo'd is an achievement, but to have two is extremely rare.<br /><em>NOTE: video below courtesy of<a href="http://www.g4tv.com/" target="_blank"> G4tv.com</a>'s YouTube <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/G4TV" target="_blank">channel</a>&nbsp;and contains violence.&nbsp;</em></p><p> <iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YDNNOgb9S7k" width="560" height="349" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>First, The Darkness 2, is a gritty, ultra-violent mobsters-meets-the-supernatural action horror title. Lead character Jackie Estacado is a young mob boss who inherited the primal force of chaos known as The Darkness, which gives him terrible powers and enemies trying to take that power away from him. In the Darkness 2, new, smarter, more dangerous enemies called The Brotherhood call for new weapons, and new demonic powers.</p><p>Lead designer Tom Galt led a new walkthrough showcasing The Brotherhood's new tactics, and highlighting the game's progression system. With each kill, you accumulate dark essence, which can be used to increase Jackie's abilities. The new demo showed the ability to add your Darkness powers to your standard weapons, adding unlimited bullets, increased damage and the ability to shoot through walls for short periods of time.</p><p>The biggest buzz around The Darkness 2 has been the ability to quad wield, or hold two different weapons while also being able to lash out with a pair of demon arms. The new demo, and the on-floor demo playable at the Microsoft booth, show how Jackie can run and gun with two machine guns while using his demon arms to reach out and grab enemies and viciously execute them or turn items lying around the levels into projectiles. Violence is rewarded in the game, as you'll obtain more dark essence for gorier kills.</p><p>Complimenting the graphic gameplay is a vibrant painted and cel shaded visual style that mimics comic book art. Also prominent in the design are light and darkness, as light causes Jackie to lose his Darkness powers, meaning he must avoid areas of light within the game, as well as enemies who will attempt to use spotlights as weapons.</p><p><em>NOTE: video below courtesy of <a href="http://www.ign.com/" target="_blank">IGNentertainment</a>'s YouTube <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/IGNentertainment" target="_blank">channel</a>&nbsp;and contains violence.&nbsp;</em></p><p> <iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gbh4g3qJ3vk" width="560" height="349" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>The studio's other title on display behind closed doors was Star Trek, a new game following the highly successful new Star Trek movie. The game is still in an early pre-alpha state, but the audiences have been wowed by the trailer (seen above, which landed a coveted spot in Sony's press conference) and the gameplay demo being shown in the Paramount booth. Star Trek's co-operative gameplay will feature the iconic Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock saving the galaxy from legendary enemies.</p><p>The Darkness 2 will be released later this fall, while Star Trek is slated for a 2012 release.</p> 1087 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:19:21 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/embedded-controls-engineer-trojan-technologies <p>LOCATION: LONDON, ON<br />REPORTS TO: ENGINEERING TEAM LEADER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />PURPOSE OF POSITION<br />This position is for an intermediate level electrical engineer who independently performs a variety of complex engineering tasks in support of Technology Development – Embedded Controls initiatives.<br /><br />KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Design embedded software in C/C++<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain existing code base and existing PCBAs<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gather and analyze technical requirements<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Write engineering specifications, test protocol and test embedded systems<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Provided embedded services to the rest of the company<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coordinate with PCBA manufacturers on PCBA issues<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Meet timelines for projects or tasks assigned<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Source new technologies<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Work with a global development team<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to travel internationally as required<br /><br />BACKGROUND AND SKILLS<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; University degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10+ years of embedded firmware programming experience<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MCU based embedded system development experiences (ColdFire, Atmel, Microchip, etc.)<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to read schematics and debug PCBAs<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Working knowledge and experience with PLC/SCADA<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Field bus experiences (Modbus, industrial TCP/IP, etc.)<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Process controls experience is an asset<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Project management experience or working towards a P.Eng. designation is an asset<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Efficient and effective communications<br /><br />The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job described.&nbsp; Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.<br /><br />If interested in this position, please forward your resume to <a href="mailto:kimarie@trojanuv.com">Kimarie Harris</a> in Human Resources.<br />Deadline for submission of resumes:&nbsp; June 17, 2011.</p> 1080 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:52:50 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/londons-training-dividend-releases-version-30 <p>The following press release is courtesy of Training Dividend - London ON, Jun 6, 2011 -<br />-----------------<br />With this latest version of its product for hosted training, Training Dividend sees the maturing of its web apps focused on interactive e-learning and evaluation. <br /><br />We've always been strong in the automated scoring of short-paragraph responses," said Vincent Halford, Instructional Designer at the company. "Now we've progressed even further on that front, making it easier than ever to set up and improve questions that really engage the participant." <br /><br />The interface screens have benefited from a redesign, with everything looking very clean and modern. Even better, customers can now choose their own colours. This ability to theme the user interface lets companies offer online courses under their own branding: name, look and feel. <br /><br />The Training Dividend learning management system relies on roles for different levels of users such as trainee, instructor, course provider and director. To keep everyone talking, it offers a fully-developed messaging engine, a discussion topic feature, and lets people build their own profile - including an avatar. <br /><br />"It isn't always about adding features," said Halford, part of the team that chose what to put into this release. "We wanted to extend some of the existing features to more user-types and let them turn certain features on or off." Examples include the ability to show or hide the communication score, and the choice to apply or ignore grammar-checking rules. Instructors can also vary the level of difficulty when they create their courses from the company's templates. <br /><br />As always, the Training Dividend product is licensed as a service - so it has a negligible IT footprint for customers. Training Dividend solutions are subscription-based: they can be licensed for a monthly fee. <br />Press Contact<br />Name: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vincent Halford<br />Phone: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 226 973 5420<br />Email: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; vhalford@trainingdividend.com<br />Address: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 19 Marley Place</p> 1079 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:17:10 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/productive-access-inc-selects-autodata-solutions <p>The following press release is courtesy of Autodata Solutions</p><p>-----<br />Yorba Linda, CA. – June 6, 2011 - Productive Access, Inc. (PAI), the leading provider of survey analysis services to the automotive industry, today announced the general availability of the mTAB™ Value-Add Service. PAI’s mTAB™ is the leading survey analysis software application in several industry verticals including the automotive industry, where thousands of automotive industry planners and analysts benefit from mTAB™ each and every business day.<br /><br />This new service is made possible through Autodata Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of vehicle pricing, specifications and equipment data to the automotive industry. A subset of Autodata Solutions’ comprehensive vehicle database will be available to customers of PAI's mTAB survey databases that contain VIN or vehicle identification numbers. The mTAB™ Value-Added Service appends the relevant vehicle specification and equipment variables to the customer's existing mTAB™ survey databases.<br /><br />"Combining Autodata's rich database of vehicle specification and equipment with our customer's survey data provides for a new and valuable view of consumer preference and behavior" said Brad Hontz, President of PAI. "For example, a product planner can use the mTAB™ Value-Add Service to understand the relationship between vehicle interior dimensions and consumer feature ratings, or the relationship between consumer hobbies and the optional equipment selection. There are virtually endless analyses of value that will now be at the fingertips of the product planners using the mTAB™ Value-Add Service."<br /><br />“The work that PAI has done to leverage our industry-standard automotive data is very compelling and innovative” said Greg Perrier, President and CEO of Autodata Solutions. “PAI is offering capabilities to our mutual clients that are unique to the industry, and we are enthusiastic to help bring this to market.”<br /><br />About Productive Access, Inc. (PAI)<br />Productive Access Incorporated (PAI) is a leading provider of survey data analysis and reporting services. Founded in 1987, PAI has been the choice of Fortune 1000 firms seeking to manage the data basing, analysis and distribution of survey data. PAI's mTAB™ service provides an enterprise survey data warehouse with powerful survey business intelligence software and reporting tools that offer access and workgroup sharing of a corporation's survey data assets.<br /><br />Autodata Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of consulting and professional services to North American automotive OEMs. As a pioneer of technology services for the automotive industry, Autodata Solutions provides a wide range of technology consulting services – from market analytics, product planning, vehicle configuration management, lead management, remarketing, order placement, consumer-facing competitive comparison website and in-dealership retail systems and training – to all sectors associated with selling and marketing a vehicle. In addition, Autodata Solutions’ reseller division distributes Autodata vehicle data, images and tools to media portals and dealership service providers. Founded in 1990, Autodata Solutions has offices in Detroit, Los Angeles, and London, Ontario, Canada, and is a division of Internet Brands, Inc.<br /><br />Media Contact:<br /><br />Jackie Grant<br />Autodata Solutions, Inc.<br />Tel: 800-263-2384 x6564<br />Email: jackie.grant@autodatasolutions.com </p> 1078 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:10:52 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/eleven-distinguished-individuals-receive-honorary-degrees-university-western-ontario-hosts-its-297th <p>The following press release is courtesy of the University of Western Ontario<br />-----<br />Award-winning international journalist Kevin Newman and Craig and Marc Kielburger, two young brothers creating change for underprivileged children around the world, are among those set to receive Western’s highest honour next week.<br /><br />The ceremonies take place on the following days:<br />Kevin Newman<br />Monday, June 13, 10 a.m.<br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />Kevin Newman is a distinguished national and international journalist, who has been reporting for almost 30 years covering or anchoring news in the midst of revolutions, wars, assassinations and election nights. Among his many achievements, Newman served as anchor and executive editor of Global National from its first edition on September 3, 2001 until August 2010.<br /><br />Mary Anne White<br />Monday, June 13, 3:30 p.m.<br />Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.)<br />Mary Anne White is a Canadian superstar in materials science research with an international profile. The goal of her research is to understand the role of structure and dynamics in determination of thermal properties of materials.&nbsp; An exemplary role model for women in science, White has a strong commitment to increasing public awareness for and appreciation of science, and for the promotion of science to young people.<br /><br />Mitch Baran<br />Tuesday, June 14, 10 a.m.<br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />Mitch Baran is a leading philanthropist in the London community, who contributed $1-million towards the renovation of the Medical Sciences building at Western. As the current Chairman of Trudell Medical Group, Baran is a strong supporter of St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, London Health Sciences Centre and Western’s Schulich School of Medicine &amp; Dentistry.<br /><br />Craig and Marc Kielburger<br />Tuesday, June 14, 3:30 p.m.<br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />Internationally renowned for their work creating change for underprivileged children around the world, brothers Craig and Marc Kielburger are founders of Free the Children, which involves more than one million youth in 45 countries. The organization has brought more than 650 schools and schoolrooms as well as water projects to communities worldwide.<br /><br />The Honourable Warren Winkler<br />Wednesday, June 15, 10 a.m.<br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />As the senior member of the judiciary in Ontario, Chief Justice Warren Winkler is renowned for his judicial mediation skills and alternative dispute methods, which are saluted by many in the legal community. During his time with the Superior Court, Chief Justice Winkler has become known as ‘Canada’s mediator’ doing everything in his power to facilitate successful negotiations among divergent parties.<br /><br />Mohan Mathur<br />Wednesday, June 15, 3:30 p.m.<br />Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.)<br />A former Western dean of Engineering, Mohan Mathur is an expert in modern electrical systems with a long and distinguished career as a researcher, educator and leader. He has made significant contributions in the areas of engineering research, design, education, administration, and played a key role in the nuclear power industry and the creation of Western’s Research and Development Park.<br /><br />Barbara Stymiest<br />Thursday, June 16, 10 a.m.<br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />One of the most widely respected bankers in the industry, and the first woman in North America to lead a stock exchange, Barbara Stymiest has been a trail-blazer in the financial industry since beginning her career. Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women, she currently serves as the Group Head, Strategy, Treasury &amp; Corporate Services at the Royal Bank of Canada and is a pillar of the business community.<br /><br />David Naylor<br />Thursday, June 16, 3:30 p.m.<br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />Currently serving as President of the University of Toronto, Dr. David Naylor is internationally recognized as a leader in the fields of academe, health services research and evidence-based health and social policy. For the past 15 years he has advised a number of governments on health and education policy issues, in addition to serving as chair of the National Advisory Committee on SARS and Public Health in 2003.<br /><br />Ronald Calhoun<br />Friday, June 17, 10 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />Ronald Calhoun is hailed for his extensive volunteer leadership in supporting cross-country fundraisers, including Ken McColm’s Incredible Journey for diabetes research, Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope for cancer research and Jesse’s Journey for gene and cell research. Now serving as executive director of Partners in Research, Calhoun is an advocate for Virtual Researcher on Call (VROC), an interactive video-conferencing program enabling students in the classroom to interact directly with researchers in real time.<br /><br />Bernard Wolfe<br />Friday, June 17, 3:30 p.m.<br />Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.)<br />A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, Dr. Bernard Wolfe is a distinguished clinician scientist and professor emeritus from the Department of Medicine at Western and a committed educator. In addition to his significant research achievements representing important contributions to our understanding of vascular disease, Wolfe has supervised more than 30 PhD and graduate students and many medical and subspecialty residents in Endocrinology.<br /><br />Media Contact:<br />Maureen Spencer Golovchenko, Senior Media Relations Officer, 519-661-2111, ext. 85165;<a href="mailto:maureen.spengol@uwo.ca "> maureen.spengol@uwo.ca </a></p> 1077 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:42:16 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ontario-invests-innovation-creates-90-new-jobs-mcguinty-government-helps-cutting-edge-company-turn-c <p>Ontario is helping <a href="http://www.entropex.com/" target="_blank">Entropex </a>— an innovative recycling company in Sarnia — pilot new technology, generate local and global business opportunities and create 90 jobs for families.<br /><br />The support will help the company pilot a new process that will recover 30,000 tonnes per year of unrecycled plastic that would otherwise end up in landfills. By returning more plastics to the manufacturing sector for reuse, the technology will save enough electricity to meet the energy needs of 38,000 people.<br /><br />Supporting made-in-Ontario technologies is part of 2011 <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.createsend1.com/t/r/l/jdkuliy/blhttuhlh/y/" target="_blank">Ontario Budget</a> - Turning the corner, to make innovation a driving force of economic growth and create Ontario's next generation of jobs.<br />QUOTES<br /><br />"Innovative Ontario companies like Entropex are creating new jobs in Ontario, while reducing our carbon footprint, saving energy and protecting our environment. We are pleased to support this technology, which will open new global markets and create prosperity and opportunity in Sarnia."<br />— <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.createsend1.com/t/r/l/jdkuliy/blhttuhlh/j/" target="_blank">Glen Murray</a>, Minister of Research and Innovation<br /><br />"The Ontario government's support, through initiatives like the Blue Box program, has pushed us to stay innovative. We've also benefited from the research expertise we access through Ontario universities and the Ontario Centres of Excellence, Ontario's exceptional R&amp;D tax credits and supportive government programs like the Innovation Demonstration Fund."<br />— <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.createsend1.com/t/r/l/jdkuliy/blhttuhlh/t/" target="_blank">Keith Bechard</a>, President, Entropex</p><p>QUICK FACTS</p><ul><li>Ontario is investing $4 million to support Entropex through the <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.createsend1.com/t/r/l/jdkuliy/blhttuhlh/i/" target="_blank">Innovation Demonstration Fund</a>.</li><li><a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.createsend1.com/t/r/l/jdkuliy/blhttuhlh/d/" target="_blank">Entropex </a>is a privately-owned Canadian Company that re-processes industrial and consumer plastics. It is currently ranked the 8th largest post-consumer product recycler and 18th largest plastic recycler in North America. </li></ul><p><br />LEARN MORE<br />Read more about the <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.createsend1.com/t/r/l/jdkuliy/blhttuhlh/h/" target="_blank">Innovation Demonstration Fund</a>.<br />Find out more About <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.createsend1.com/t/r/l/jdkuliy/blhttuhlh/k/" target="_blank">Ontario's Innovation Agenda</a>.<br /><br />Ralph Benmergui, Minister's Office, 416-314-7067<br />Brigitte Marleau, Communications Branch, 416 325-2479<br /><br /><a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.createsend1.com/t/r/l/jdkuliy/blhttuhlh/u/" target="_blank">ontario.ca/innovation-news</a><br /><a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.createsend1.com/t/r/l/jdkuliy/blhttuhlh/o/" target="_blank">Disponible en français</a></p> 1075 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:28:44 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/system-administrator-execulink-telecom-inc <p>We work in a fast-paced industry that doesn’t stand still, and neither will you!<br />If you enjoy pushing your technical boundaries and are seeking exciting new challenges in the IT world – then this may be the opportunity for you!<br />We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our team as a<br /><br /><strong>System Administrator</strong><br />The successful candidate will</p><ul><li>Be primarily responsible for the efforts revolving around servers and services</li><li>You will responsible for the design, programming and implementation of the systems, servers and network equipment that create and support the products that Execulink offers</li><li>You will be an integral part of the organization that plans changes </li><li>You will also be responsible for optimizations to control costs</li><li>You will be an integral part of the Operations Team at our London Ontario location</li></ul><p>The best candidates would have the following skills:</p><ul><li>Requires education and/or experience demonstrating a capacity to learn complex concepts and apply them in real world situations</li><li>Requires good communication skills interacting with persons with various levels of technical skills and knowledge</li><li>Excellent trouble shooting skills</li><li>Linux System Administration (command line)</li><li>Protocol analysis</li><li>Basic networking knowledge (IP math, TCP/UDP, testing Connectivity, ARP)</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of package based Linux distributions such as RedHat, and/or Debian</li><li>Coding in most common languages available on UNIX boxes with specific emphasis on Perl and shell</li><li>Conceptual and practical knowledge of IP routing</li><li>Conceptual and practical knowledge of the operations of network services</li><li>Research and understanding technical documentation such as RFC’s</li></ul><p>Job Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Responsible for the proper design, installation, and maintenance of the network infrastructure and new products and services</li><li>Responsible for scheduling of projects, to be completed in a timely manner</li><li>Responsible for maintaining a broad level of knowledge covering all equipment and technologies managed by the department</li><li>Responsible for maintaining a high level of knowledge in specific areas as designated by the Supervisor</li><li>Promote and explain equipment and services by demonstration and discussion during customer and staff contacts as appropriate</li><li>Provide customer feedback information to the Supervisor</li><li>Investigate and respond to needs of all customers, internal and external, according to normal or established procedures</li><li>Maintain neat and orderly documentation and reports using established methods</li><li>Must be capable of adapting rapidly to changing situations as they occur</li><li>&nbsp;Must be able to maintain a high level of situation awareness.&nbsp; Understanding and anticipating the impacts of actions on the rest of the system and acting on them</li><li>Will require ability to work flexible hours as demanded by the system, including part of an on-call rotation schedule </li></ul><p><br />We do thank all applicants, however only those that can clearly articulate via Cover Letter and Resume that they meet the above qualifications, skill and experience will be considered.<br /><br />Please send your cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:humanresources@execulink.com">humanresources@execulink.com</a> and quote SYS ADMIN in email subject line.<br /><br /><em>Execulink Telecom is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes applications from women and men, including members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.</em></p> 1074 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:00:53 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/open-source-security-training <p>COURSE OVERVIEW<br />Focused upon the best and most successful Open Source projects currently available, Securing a Network Using Open Source Tools Training Program is a hands-on and interactive course that teaches students how to leverage the benefits of Open Source. <br /><br />Students will be immersed in a VMWare virtual network, introduced to Open Source methodologies and taught how to install, configure and implement Open Source tools to secure a typical Windows network.<br /><br />FEATURES</p> 1073 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:55:11 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/hardening-windows-network-training-program <p>COURSE OVERVIEW<br />Based on more than 10 years of security assessment and penetration testing experience, our Hardening Windows Networks Training Program goes beyond theory and best practices and delivers proven, field-tested solutions for hardening, monitoring and protecting Microsoft Windows based networks. <br /> 1072 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:43:37 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-launches-drinking-water-system-validated-full-virus-treatment <p>Trojan Technologies introduces today the first-ever drinking water UV systems validated to fully comply with United States federal regulations for delivering 4-log inactivation of viruses, including the highly resistant adenovirus. In addition, Trojan now offers two new system sizes – the TrojanUVSwift™SC D03 and D18. The new validations and product line expansion will enable an even broader range of drinking water treatment plants to benefit from validated TrojanUV disinfection solutions.<br /><br />Four units from the expanded TrojanUVSwiftSC product line, including the D03 and D18, now offer third-party-witnessed validation to meet all the recommendations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s UV Disinfection Guidance Manual and, for the first time, allows water providers to implement a fully compliant single-unit UV solution for the maximum required treatment of viruses. The TrojanUVSwiftSC uses high-efficiency lamps and is designed for compact installation and easy maintenance. It has been providing cost-effective, multi-barrier protection to municipalities around the world since 2002.<br /><br />“Our TrojanUVSwiftSC offers cost-effective protection to safeguard drinking water against virtually all microorganisms, including Cryptosporidium, Giardia and viruses, including adenovirus” says Adam Festger, Drinking Water market manager, Trojan Technologies. “Multi-barrier treatment using UV provides significantly greater community safety and peace of mind for municipalities.”<br /><br />The TrojanUVSwiftSC offers:</p><ul><li>Validation to USEPA, DVGW, and ONORM protocols</li><li>4-log reduction of viruses, including adenovirus – virtually instantaneously</li><li>Reduced lamp count and power consumption through the use of Trojan’s high-efficiency, high-output lamps</li><li>Improved sleeve cleanliness with automatic sleeve cleaning</li><li>Elimination of the need for larger chlorine contact tank or increased chlorine concentrations to meet virus treatment requirements</li><li>Intuitive, at-a-glance system status reporting from the user-friendly digital controller</li><li>Reduced reliance on chemicals with environmentally-friendly UV</li><li>Disinfection with no temperature dependence or formation of disinfection by-products</li></ul><p>Designed to meet the needs of large and small communities, the TrojanUVSwiftSC incorporates energy-efficient, low-pressure high-output UV lamps. The lamps and sleeves are fully serviceable from one side – allowing the system to be installed tight to walls, other equipment or piping. The “L-shaped” reactor design is also 40% more efficient than “U-shaped” systems. Our automatic wiping systems minimize fouling of the quartz sleeves and allow the system to operate while the lamps are disinfecting, reducing downtime.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.trojanuv.com/about/news?id=848" target="_blank">Click here to view the press release on Trojan Technologies' website.</a></p> 1071 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:22:41 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-extremes-new-star-trek-game-get-first-look-e3-next-week <p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/ST_Announce.jpg" width="640" height="360" /></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;"><strong>Los Angeles, CA – June 3, 2011 – </strong>Paramount Digital Entertainment confirmed today that <em><strong>Star Trek™</strong></em> will be coming to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in summer 2012.&nbsp; With an original story and unprecedented co-op experience, the game casts players as Kirk and Spock for the first time ever.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">The game, which continues the adventure that director and producer J.J. Abrams envisioned with <em>Star Trek</em> (2009), boasts a stand alone story filled with action-packed combat as Kirk and Spock must work together to stop a legendary enemy race bent on conquering the galaxy.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">“<em>Star Trek</em> challenges the boundaries of co-op gameplay with a galactic adventure that gamers and fans have never experienced,” said Tom Lesinski, President of Paramount Digital Entertainment. “Working closely with the <em>Star Trek</em> filmmaking team throughout development, the game is sure to deliver AAA production values, a wide variety of gameplay and all the action you would expect from the hit franchise. This will be the definitive <em>Star Trek </em>gaming experience.”</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;"><em><strong>Star Trek</strong></em> features an original story by BAFTA award winner and <em>God of War </em>writer, Marianne Krawczyk, in collaboration with the writer/producers of the new <em>Star Trek</em> films, Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">The game is under development by Digital Extremes (<em>Bioshock 2, Unreal Tournament, Dark Sector, The Darkness II</em>), working closely with Bad Robot, K/O Paper Products and Damon Lindelof and published by Paramount Digital Entertainment through a license with CBS Consumer Products. <em>Star Trek </em>will be available in stores 2012.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Paramount Digital Entertainment will be providing a first look at the title to press during the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, June 7-9, 2011.</span></span></span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1069 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:42:49 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/battledecks-are-coming-podcamp-london-2011 <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/PodCampLondon.png" width="221" height="300" /></p><p>From the Podcast London 2011 Website:</p><p>After last year’s wrap up session we’re happy to bring back by popular demand <strong>Battledecks</strong> to PodCamp London&nbsp;2011.</p> <blockquote><p>Battledecks is a laugh-riot rollercoaster of fun and nerves as several contestants try to put together coherent presentations from nonsensical Keynote decks. Previous contestants have laughed, cried, wet their pants and gotten impregnated during the show. The audience has a great time. Everyone goes home happy. Last year’s show was a huge success, and we didn’t even hand out free vuvuzelas to the&nbsp;audience.</p> <p style="text-align: right;">-&nbsp;<a href="http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_IAP6409"><span class="caps">SXSW</span></a></p> </blockquote> <p>Contestants are given 5 minutes to take 15 random slides that they have never seen before and turn it into the most inspirational or hilarious talk you’ve ever seen. There isn’t any prizes except the laughter and respect of the audience. What more do you&nbsp;want?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Want to submit your own Battledeck? Details are on the PodCamp London 2011 <a href="http://podcamplondon.com/2011/06/01/battledecks/" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> 1068 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:56:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/burn-rope-premiers-its-android-version-exclusively-getjar <p><p>LONDON, ON (June 2, 2011) – Big Blue Bubble, Inc. is excited to&nbsp;announce that they are burning their way onto Android! Their smash&nbsp;hit, Burn the Rope is finally available on Android! Get it exclusively&nbsp;for one week on GetJar.com! &nbsp;Even more good news, Burn the Rope is&nbsp;available now for Symbian platforms on the Nokia Ovi Store!</p><p>The critically-acclaimed best seller, Burn the Rope, is a puzzle&nbsp;adventure where the goal is as simple as it is addictive: burn as much&nbsp;rope as possible! Release your inner arsonist and ignite your way&nbsp;through over 100 delightful levels, with new user generated puzzles&nbsp;every day! Get involved and submit your very own puzzle to be featured&nbsp;in Puzzle of the Day!</p><p>GIZMODO - App of the Day!</p><p>TUAW - App of the Day!</p><p>#1 Puzzle game in more than 50 countries!</p><p>"Burn the Rope is a pretty great experience" – TouchArcade</p><p>"Definitely worth grabbing" – AppSpy</p><p>"This is a definite must buy" – TouchGen</p><p>"The fire physics in the game are excellent" – AppSafari</p><p>"Burn the Rope has the inventiveness that makes the best puzzle games&nbsp;interesting." – SlideToPlay</p><p>A tap is all you need to get your flame burning! Remember fire always&nbsp;burns up, so you must rotate your device to make sure your flame keeps&nbsp;flickering! Packed with exploding bugs, bonus levels, and non-stop&nbsp;pyro action, Burn the Rope is available exclusively on GetJar.com for&nbsp;a limited time!</p><p>Burn the Rope is endless fun, and now Android and Nokia players can&nbsp;join in on the fun! This challenging and addicting game will keep your&nbsp;fires burning for hours, easy to play and hard to master!</p><p><strong>Features</strong>:</p><ul><li>Puzzle of the Day!</li><li>Over 100 exciting levels!</li><li>Incredibly fun and addictive!</li><li>Unique&nbsp;</li><li>Beautiful graphics and cool fire&nbsp;</li><li>Easy to learn, hard to master!</li><li>Fun for the whole family!</li></ul><p><strong>Reviews</strong>:</p><p>GIZMODO - App of the Day!</p><p>TUAW - App of the Day!</p><p>Apppera - Best iPhone games of 2010!</p><p>#1 Puzzle game in more than 50 countries!</p><p>"Burn the Rope is a pretty great experience" – TouchArcade</p><p>"Definitely worth grabbing" – AppSpy</p><p>"This is a definite must buy" – TouchGen</p><p>"The fire physics in the game are excellent" – AppSafari</p><p>"Burn the Rope has the inventiveness that makes the best puzzle games</p><p>interesting." – SlideToPlay</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>http://www.crazymikesapps.com/burn-the-rope-a-unique-casual-game-iphone-app/</p><p>http://www.148apps.com/reviews/burn-rope-review/</p><p>http://wireless.ign.com/articles/114/1143620p1.html</p><p>http://touchreviews.net/burn-the-rope-iphone-review/</p><p>http://appchronicles.com/01/burn-the-rope-review-hot-puzzler/</p><p>http://www.appsafari.com/games/14796/burn-the-rope/</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Links</strong>:</p><ul><li>Official GetJar Exclusive Download: http://getjar.com/burn-the-rope</li><li>Nokia Store: http://store.ovi.com/content/124696</li><li>Marketing Package: http://www.burntherope.com/android/marketing-package.zip</li><li>Official Website: http://www.burntherope.com</li><li>Gameplay Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCj9HorjsG8</li><li>Screenshots: http://www.burntherope.com/android/</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></p> 1067 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:41:34 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-receives-21m-ontario-innovation-demonstration-fund <p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/trojan%20technologies.JPG" width="301" height="93" /></p><p>The Ontario government is investing $2.1 million in Trojan&nbsp;Technologies' water technology project "Full Scale Commercial&nbsp;Demonstration of Next Generation Municipal UV Water Treatment&nbsp;Advancing municipal UV water treatment technology."</p><p>Trojan's innovative municipal ultra-violet (UV) technology treats a&nbsp;range of waters, including wastewater, reuse water and drinking water.&nbsp;Now, the London-based company is commercializing the next generation&nbsp;of its technology, which occupies a very small footprint and reduces&nbsp;energy consumption by up to 50 per cent. This will give Trojan a clear&nbsp;competitive advantage in the $450-million-a-year municipal water&nbsp;treatment market.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1066 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:06:49 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/lead-succeed-you-can%E2%80%99t-learn-fish-without-water <p>Join us for the second in the series of 2011 Citi Executive Director &amp; Nonprofit Leader Breakfasts, co-hosted by Pillar Nonprofit Network and Nathan Garber &amp; Associates.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Lessons from Entrepreneurs&nbsp;</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Lead to Succeed: You can’t learn to fish without water</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong>"Social entrepreneurs are not content just to give a fish or teach how to fish.&nbsp;They will not rest until they have revolutionized the fishing industry.”</p> 1065 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:18:15 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/human-resources-p2p-9 <p><strong>Topic: Wrap-Up-Session </strong></p><p>The HR P2P is designed to provide an opportunity to share best practices among individuals responsibile for providing both strategic and tactical Human Resource Management. Topics reflect issues associated with finding, retaining, and developing talent in a rapidly evolving marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Human Resources Director / Manager / Coordinators<br /><br />Member Co-Champion:<a href="mailto:cweth@trudellmed.com" target="_blank"> Christian Weth</a>, Trudell Medical </p> 601 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:27:28 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/3m-it-programmeranalyst <p><p>Every day, one out of every four people around the world uses a 3M product. That's because every day, 3M employees are committed to helping customers succeed at home, in the workplace, and on the go. Our talented employees are the primary drivers of our success, drawing on 3M's many technologies to creatively meet and exceed our customers' needs. There's no time like the present to become a part of 3M's winning team!&nbsp;</p><p>We are currently recruiting for an I.T. Programmer/Analyst to join our team at our London location. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>As an IT Programmer / Analyst, you will be responsible for the support and development of internal applications used across the country. This position will involve design and development, supporting existing applications, and working both as part of a team and individually. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Basic/Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in technical discipline or equivalent work experience&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in developing business applications</li><li>Experience with Java, JSF, SQL, and Web Development (Javascript, HTML)</li><li>Experience supporting 24/7 operations</li><li>Ability to work in team environment</li><li>Solid English verbal and written communication</li><li>Self-planner, project management and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Assets:</strong></p><ul><li>.Net</li><li>PHP</li><li>iOS</li><li>Qlikview</li><li>SAP ERP Experience</li></ul><p>Apply now to be immediately considered for this exciting 3M opportunity by visiting www.3m.ca/careers. &nbsp;Reference code is 1103655.&nbsp;</p><p>Candidates must be legally employable in Canada to be considered for employment. &nbsp;For assistance with accommodation issues regarding the submission of your resume please contact 3M Canada Human Resources.</p></p> 1064 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 30 May 2011 16:41:02 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/new-esa-canada-report-shows-canadas-video-game-industry-growing <p>The Entertainment Software Association of Canada has released a new report entitled&nbsp;<a style="color: #027ac6; text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.theesa.ca/documents/report_video%20game_industry2011.pdf" target="_blank">Canadian Entertainment Software Industry in 2011</a>, their latest study of the gaming industry in Canada.</p><blockquote>Approximately 16,000 artists, innovators, and designers are employed by the Canadian video game industry according to a new report from Secor Consulting released today by ESAC. Over the past two years, despite the economic recession, the industry grew by 11% annually and is projected to grow more rapidly over the next two years at 17% per year.<p>With nearly 350 companies, Canada’s video game industry is conservatively estimated to contribute $1.7B to Canada’s economy. The Canadian video game industry remains the third largest in the world, or in first place on a per capita basis based on the employment levels in other countries. Quebec leads the Canadian video game industry with over half of the country’s jobs and a high proportion of large game developers and publishers located there.</p></blockquote><p>Source: <a href="http://www.theesa.ca/documents/report_video%20game_industry2011.pdf" target="_blank">Canadian Entertainment Software Industry in 2011</a></p> 1061 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 30 May 2011 16:16:53 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/new-research-equipment-fanshawe-college-will-benefit-regional-businesses <p><p>(London, Ontario) Fanshawe College’s ability to assist industry with applied research, design, development and product testing received a boost today due to four new equipment grants from the federal government.</p><p>The College has been awarded $333,209 to purchase a solar simulator; a 3D scanner; and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), acoustical (noise) and vibration measuring equipment. The equipment will be used for current and future innovation projects with companies in the region.</p><p>“We’re excited about receiving this grant as it will allow us to purchase new equipment and give us greater capacity to support companies. &nbsp;Many of these businesses are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that come to Fanshawe for assistance with research and development and product validation,” said Jennifer Cade, Fanshawe’s Manager of Industry Liaison. She added the equipment supports Fanshawe’s new Centre for Sustainable Energy &amp; Environments (CSEE) and will be used for some CSEE projects.</p><p>CSEE is an applied research centre of expertise that focuses on renewable energy technologies, green manufacturing and sustainable buildings/infrastructure. Funded in late 2009 by a five-year College &amp; Community Innovation Program (CCI) grant, CSEE is engaged in multiple projects with industry including renewable energy management, solar panels and arrays, solar-powered small utility vehicles, solar shading, wind turbines, construction and sustainable building design. This latest funding comes from CCI’s Applied Research Tools &amp; Instruments (ARTI) program. CCI programs are administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada (NSERC).</p><p>Fanshawe’s current CSEE projects align with city and regional economic development goals to establish the area as a centre for green technologies and advanced manufacturing.</p><p>The new equipment has a wide range of uses and should arrive at the College over the next few months.</p><p><strong>Solar simulator&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>measures the efficiency and electrical output of solar panels, replicates sunlight and can be adjusted to simulate different weather conditions, e.g., cloudy or snowy days</li><li>provides increased capacity for projects involving design, manufacture and integration of solar panels and solar cells</li></ul><p><strong>3D scanner&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>scans inorganic objects, using laser light, in order to collect precise measurements and render the objects in 3D</li><li>used in prototype design and as quality control tool to ensure prototypes meet design specifications</li><li>can more rapidly scan and produce 3D renderings of objects than possible using conventional methods</li><li>useful to product manufacturers requiring precise engineering and strict quality control</li></ul><p><strong>EMC equipment&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>electromagnetic emissions can interfere with devices such as cell phones, emergency communications and medical equipment</li><li>EMC equipment will help develop prototypes that won’t interfere with other signals and devices</li><li>equipment is of interest to makers of vehicles, consumer and medical electronics, communications devices and related products</li></ul><p><strong>Acoustic (noise) and vibration measurement equipment </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><ul><li>provides the capacity to test structures, such as wind turbines, for levels of both noise and vibration</li><li>can be used to test many different types of freestanding and fixed machines, e.g., a wind turbine mounted on a building, where noise and stability of the equipment are major design considerations</li></ul></p> 1060 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 16:31:05 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/resolution-im-blog-creator-or-configurator <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/resolutionim.jpg" width="200" height="200" /></p><p>Jonathon Kochis takes on the difference between creators and configurators in his latest Resolution IM posting, and how there's room in the industry for both.</p><blockquote><p>The inspiration for this post comes from a Tweet courtesy of my business partner, Brendan Farr Gaynor:</p><p>"I'M GROWING CONCERNED ABOUT HOW MANY IN MY INDUSTRY ARE BECOMING 'CONFIGURATORS' RATHER THAN 'CREATORS.' LACK OF INNOVATION KILLS VALUE."</p><p>The notion is something I've long considered but not been able to clearly describe. Until now.</p></blockquote><p>Read the full post on the <a href="http://www.resolutionim.com/creator-or-configurator" target="_blank">Resultion IM Blog</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1058 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 15:35:06 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/mobile-social-change <p><strong>Mobile for Social Change</strong></p><p><em>Thursday, June 09, 2011 at 8:15 AM - Friday, June 10, 2011 at 3:00 PM</em></p><p>Mobile technologies are changing the way we communicate, advocate and market to communities. Recent mobile giving campaigns have seen unprecedented fundraising efforts in Haiti and Japan and transformational human rights campaigns launched around the world. The potential for impact through mobile technology is now being fully realized. Don’t be left behind.</p> 1057 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 15:15:34 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ilookabout-corp-announces-results-annual-and-special-meeting-shareholders <p><p>iLOOKABOUT Corp. (TSX VENTURE:ILA) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of the Annual and Special Meeting (the "Meeting") of shareholders held in London, Ontario on May 25, 2011. The shareholders approved all motions put forth at the meeting, including the re-appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's auditor and the approval of the Company's amended Stock Option Plan in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange requirements. The proposed slate of nominee directors was comprised of Mr. Jeff Hack, Mr. John Kennedy and Mr. Jeff Young, each for a period of approximately three years, and was also approved.</p><p>At their meeting held following the Annual and Special Meeting, the newly constituted Board appointed Mr. Geoff Davies as Chairman of the Board. Mr. John C. Drake, previous Chairman, welcomed Mr. Davies to his new position, and went on to confirm his previously expressed sentiments that the Company is at a stage that will benefit from the extensive experience of Mr. Davies, as a previous Chief Executive Officer of a publicly listed company. The appointment of an independent director to this position is also consistent with the Company's objectives to improve its structure with respect to Corporate best practices related to Governance. Mr. Drake noted that he looks forward to continuing to serve actively on the Board of iLOOKABOUT.</p><p>As previously announced, effective at the close of the Meeting, Mr. Alfred A. Jay resigned as a Director of the Company. Mr. Jay decided not to seek re-election due to other commitments. Members of Management and the Board expressed a sincere appreciation to Mr. Jay for his extensive commitment and contributions to iLOOKABOUT over the past ten years.</p></p> 1056 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 15:09:10 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/maximizing-your-sred-refunds <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000">Did you know that the government gave out over $4 Billion dollars to some 20,000 Canadian companies last year through the Scientific Research &amp; Experimental Development (SR&amp;ED) program?</font></p> 1055 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 14:55:16 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/antic-entertainment-succeeding-virtual-item-sales <p>Antic Entertainment's Fredrik Liliegren was quote extensively in a Canadian Press article on virtual item sales in casual games.</p><blockquote><p>No bags or boxes are needed, but consumers are piling up virtual goods in social games with no slowdown in sight.</p><p>Never mind that it's real money being spent on fake stuff.</p><p>Gamers want the experience and they know what they're getting, says the CEO of Antic Entertainment, an independent game studio in London, Ont.</p><p>"They play the game and when they buy, there's very little buyer's remorse," said Fredrik Liliegren, whose company has launched "Junk Wars" where gamers buy virtual parts to build their own combat vehicles.</p></blockquote><p>Read the full article <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iySXbFn9NCw56MAX6hGu3k7HNg7Q?docId=6955095" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> 1054 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 14:34:31 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/voicescom-outbound-sales-specialist <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Outbound Sales Specialist</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fast-paced. Successful. Exciting. Industry leader. And growing.</p><p>Do these words describe a company that you’re longing to work for? Voices.com is that&nbsp;place, and we’re hiring! So read on to discover more about the last career move you’ll&nbsp;ever need to make.</p><p>Voices.com is the go-to website that connects businesses with professional voice over&nbsp;talents. Radio and television stations, advertising agencies and Fortune 500 companies&nbsp;rely upon the Voices.com marketplace to search for, audition and hire voice talents with&nbsp;the assistance of our award-winning Web application.</p><p>Voices.com has a global network of over 25,000 voice actors in over 100 languages and&nbsp;currently serves more than 107,220 users online. Over 69,662 MP3 voice-over demos&nbsp;are listened to by 1,159,901 unique visitors, creating 6911 job opportunities on average,&nbsp;each and every month. With those kinds of stats, it’s safe to say that Voices.com is a&nbsp;busy place – which is why we need you.</p><p>The Voices.com team is actively searching for its next two (2) members, in the form of&nbsp;incredibly poised, professional and persuasive Outbound Sales Specialists. United from&nbsp;a complementary set of backgrounds including computer science, sound engineering,&nbsp;vocal education, marketing and customer service, the staff at Voices.com valiantly&nbsp;delivers first-class service to customers all around the world, using innovative technology&nbsp;for the purposes of simplifying the process and reducing the costs of hiring professional&nbsp;voice-over talents.</p><p>In your role as an Outbound Sales Specialist, your main goal is to combine your stellar&nbsp;sales and marketing experience with your drive to generate recurring business, resulting&nbsp;in happy, loyal customers who will continue to do business with Voices.com again and&nbsp;again. You will report to the Director of Sales and Marketing, and will be an integral part&nbsp;of the incredibly impressive Outbound Sales team.</p><p><strong>Your Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ol><li>Proudly and professionally represent Voices.com when working with potential&nbsp;customers by providing accurate explanations on all services offered.</li><li>Contact sales prospects and other accounts as assigned.</li><li>Establish rapport and maintain contact with current and potential customers.</li><li>Promote the sale of Voices.com services by presenting key features and benefits&nbsp;to customers and by motivating the customer to buy and use our service.</li><li>Create and update customer records by entering data into a web-based&nbsp;customer relationship management (CRM) system to ensure accurate billing and&nbsp;access to data for proper management within the Voices.com system.</li></ol><p><strong>Your Required Skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of&nbsp;constituencies.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills, especially over the phone.</li><li>Dependable, reliable, ambitious and driven.</li><li>Familiarity and experience working within a contact-centre environment.</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.</li><li>Personable and friendly, but with a professional edge.</li><li>Ability to handle and work under pressure.</li><li>Some knowledge of Salesforce or other customer relationship management&nbsp;program considered a definite asset.</li><li>Infallible love for a variety of treats, including pizza, Tim Horton’s donuts and&nbsp;muffins, and especially birthday cake. Or birthday pie.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Qualifications</strong>:</p><ul><li>College diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field.</li><li>One year in an entry-level sales, marketing or communications position.</li><li>High-level customer service skills.</li><li>Strong computer skills.</li><li>Typing skills of 40 – 50 wpm.</li></ul><p><strong>What You Get in Return</strong>:</p><ul><li>Competitive compensation.</li><li>Company benefits program.</li><li>Flex Time, to allow you to schedule personal appointments or attend events that&nbsp;fall inside general business hours.</li><li>An open, fun, forward-thinking corporate culture in a phenomenal downtown&nbsp;location.</li><li>Flexible working schedule to promote better work-life balance.</li><li>Opportunity to participate in the company profit-share program.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Next Steps</strong>:</p><p>All interested candidates are invited to apply by sending your most impressive cover&nbsp;letter and résumé to careers@voices.com. Deadline for applications is Friday, June&nbsp;17th, 2011 at 5pm.</p><p>Voices.com would like to thank all applicants in advance, but advises that only those&nbsp;chosen to progress to the next stage in the process will be contacted.</p><p><strong>Notes</strong></p><p>This company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and&nbsp;is committed to making employment decisions based on merit. We are committed&nbsp;to complying with Federal, Provincial and local laws providing equal employment&nbsp;opportunities, as well as all laws related to terms and conditions of employment. The&nbsp;company desires to keep a work environment free of sexual harassment or&nbsp;discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, physical&nbsp;or mental disability, marital status, age or any other status protected by Federal,&nbsp;Provincial or local laws.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1053 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 12:03:31 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/info-tech-research-group-business-development-manager <p><strong>Business Development Manager</strong></p><p>Info-Tech provides research and advice to information technology (IT) professionals. Our research provides step-by-step solutions which help IT professionals get their jobs done in an industry that is constantly changing.&nbsp;</p><p>We’ve been named one of the 50 Best Workplaces in Canada in 2007, 2009 and 2010 by Canadian&nbsp;Business magazine, and we’ve grown quickly by attracting some of the brightest minds in the IT industry. &nbsp;</p><p>Info-Tech Research Group is searching for outgoing, articulate and confident people at the early stage of&nbsp;their careers to take on an Account Manager role where you will be focused on business development, and&nbsp;as you grow you will keep a portion of our business and work towards becoming a long term account&nbsp;manager. &nbsp;Are you an intelligent, successful hunter and a self starter? Are you a top performing high energy&nbsp;sales person, one who absolutely loves to sell and interact with people? &nbsp;Are you an outgoing result oriented&nbsp;individual looking for a more fulfilling career? &nbsp;If so, we want to talk to you!&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Where And How Far You Go Is Up To You!</strong></p><p>Info-Tech Research Group will provide you with an opportunity to have a career you have always aspired,&nbsp;an income bracket to match, and a product second to none.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Excellent compensation and benefits package.&nbsp;</li><li>A comprehensive training program and mentoring from an exceptional sales team.&nbsp;</li><li>A chance each year for a 5- star vacation as part of the annual Presidents Club award achieved&nbsp;by our top sellers.&nbsp;</li><li>Fast tracking career path with extremely high earning potential.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>To Be Successful In This Role</strong>:</p><p>The ideal candidate will have drive, motivation and the desire to be independent, successful and&nbsp;financially rewarded for their efforts. Someone who is charismatic, with exceptional communication and&nbsp;interpersonal skills will be an asset to our growing team.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Your Responsibilities Will Include</strong>:</p><ul><li>The Business Development Manager (BDM) will primarily be responsible for developing new&nbsp;business from a named list of evergreen prospects, and/or from prospects generated from&nbsp;marketing campaigns, winbacks, and other sources.</li><li>BDM’s will work with prospects to uncover opportunities and match Info-Tech’s research to a&nbsp;prospect’s problems.&nbsp;</li><li>Actively identify opportunities to introduce other services and products thereby increasing the&nbsp;revenue opportunity within each customer’s business portfolio.&nbsp;</li><li>BDM’s will spend 100% of their time on acquiring new clients and developing their own book of&nbsp;business&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain and develop existing customers through high levels of service in order to expand and&nbsp;strengthen the business relationships.&nbsp;</li><li>Utilize consultative selling skills to market Info-Tech’s full line of innovative products and services&nbsp;via telephone sales activities. &nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills and Competencies</strong>:</p><ul><li>Proven track record of generating new business, while growing assigned accounts&nbsp;</li><li>Results-oriented, self-driven, passion for success.</li><li>Enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with a small team.</li><li>Proven track record of consistently exceeding mandated targets.</li><li>Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Apply via the <a href="http://www.infotech.com/about/careers#BusinessDevelopmentManager" target="_blank">Info-Tech website</a>.</p> 1052 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 11:35:18 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/info-tech-research-group-research-analyst-it-practice <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Info-Tech Research Group is an independent research company that provides pragmatic and forward-thinking research and advice to business and technology leaders. Info-Tech works with professionals&nbsp;in key roles at organizations of all sizes providing proprietary research, customer insight, consulting,&nbsp;and advisory services. For more than 12 years, Info-Tech has been making IT and technology industry&nbsp;leaders successful every day. For more information, visit www.infotech.com.</p><p><strong>Job Title</strong>: Research Analyst, IT Practice</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: London or Toronto, Ontario, Canada</p><p><strong>Description</strong>:</p><p>The Research Analyst plays a critical role in the research, analysis and creation of Info-Tech’s&nbsp;publications. Success in this role requires exceptional research and analytical skills coupled with the&nbsp;ability to drive penetrating insights and recommendations for Info-Tech customers. Strong project and&nbsp;time management background, a keen ability to work well under pressure to meet crucial deadlines, exceptional communication skill – both written and verbal, and the ability to excel in a highly collaborative&nbsp;team-based environment are all a must!</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>The Research Analyst reports to the Research Manager. He or she is expected to:</p><ul><li>Develop, promote and leverage online surveys to collect and analyze large amounts of data and&nbsp;distill key insights.</li><li>Interview customers, vendors and industry experts to gather specific experiences, product&nbsp;directions and leading points of view.</li><li>Conduct significant secondary research and document key findings.</li><li>Design and build targeted PowerPoint reports offering logical, coherent, creative and compelling&nbsp;recommendations to client challenges.</li><li>Create advanced Excel based tools and decision making models.</li><li>Develop targeted content ownership and subject matter expertise.</li><li>Support the sales organization by handling client service requests and analyst inquiry calls.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong>:</p><p>Info-Tech hires exceptional individuals. Our people are our product and the source of our intellectual&nbsp;capital, so we welcome and reward intelligence, curiosity, and unconventional thinking. The right&nbsp;candidate has:</p><ul><li>Post secondary education with a focus on business, information technology, computer science,&nbsp;human resource management, research or professional writing.</li><li>Exceptional performance in undergraduate and/or graduate studies.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Microsoft’s Office Suite of products primarily PowerPoint, Excel, and&nbsp;Outlook.</li><li>A strong desire and willingness to learn!</li></ul><p>Apply via the <a href="http://www.infotech.com/about/careers#ResearchAnalyst" target="_blank">Info-Tech website</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1051 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 11:29:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-video-digital-extremes-press-conference-april-15-2011 <p>In April, Digital Extremes announced a new investment by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, to help the video game develop add and retain jobs while developing their Evolution Engine.&nbsp;</p> <p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Pm2QzsNsnPU" width="640" height="390" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0WTpSjQC6nk" width="640" height="390" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> 1050 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 11:14:55 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-business-tip-telling-your-story <p>TechAlliance has introduced our new <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/TechAllianceLondon?feature=mhee" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a>, and we're excited to begin introducing video content on the TechAlliance website.</p><p>Our first video launches a series of Business Tips, offering insights and helpful suggestions for improving your processes. In this video, Jennifer Wain and Patricia Hoffer from Lashbrook Marketing &amp; Public Relations talk about how and why you should tell your story.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> <iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/W-SKsyIxf0g" width="640" height="390" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> 1049 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 10:43:31 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/echidna-blog-focus-your-writing <p>&nbsp;</p><div style="color: #494949; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #ffffff; font: normal normal normal 12px/170% Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: normal; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; padding: 0px;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Echidna.jpg" alt="Echidna logo" width="400" height="200" /></p><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;">In Echidna's latest blog entry "Focus your Writing", Erin Brinen offers a few good fundamentals for creating quality written content on your site.</p><blockquote><p>I’m often asked by clients, where do I begin writing my web copy? How do I get started? </p> <p> Whether you’re writing for the web or you’re writing a 20 page report, writing is not an easy task. Thank goodness we can all take some relief in knowing that the basic grammar and writing requirements we learned in elementary school still stand.&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;">Read the full post on the&nbsp;<font color="#027ac6"><a href="http://www.echidna.ca/blog/focus-your-writing/#reader-comments" target="_blank">Echnida Blog</a></font>.</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> 1048 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 25 May 2011 15:01:55 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/rtraction-intermediate-net-developer <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/rtraction_Logo_RGB_200px.jpg" alt="rtraction" width="200" height="162" /></p><p><strong>Position Title</strong>: Intermediate .Net Developer</p><p><strong>Position Type</strong>: 6 month contract position&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Education</strong>: College/University degree</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>rtraction is southwestern Ontario's leading web development team. We grow our business by attracting and developing the best talent, exceeding our customers' expectations and following up with world class customer care.</p><p>We make great websites, with great people, for great people.</p><p>Our team is deeply committed to the communities that we serve. We are proud members of TechAlliance and the London Chamber of Commerce and we contribute our expertise to causes and charities that are important to our community.</p><p>We've experienced phenomenal growth over the past 10 years and are looking to add another talented, energetic and hard-working member to our team.</p><p>Please browse through our blogs to get a flavour for our culture. We offer one of the best office environments around.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The Position</strong></p><p>rtraction is currently looking for a talented and ambitious Intermediate .Net Developer. As a member of our team, you will develop, test and support web sites and web applications using C#, ASP.net, VB.net, SharePoint Portal Services and SQL Server.</p><p>You must be a graduate from a college or university computer science program and have a minimum of 2 years professional experience with C#, VB.net, ASP.Net, SQL Server, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and XHTML. &nbsp;You must be familiar with current Windows operating systems. &nbsp;Experience with SharePoint Portal Services, PHP, MySQL, the Eclipse development environment, ColdFusion, Apache and IIS would be considered desirable assets.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What you will do</strong></p><p>You will develop, support and enhance websites and web-based applications in a Windows environment, performing rigorous testing through every stage of development. &nbsp;You will also assist with training and enhancing user manuals and technical documentation.</p><p><strong>What you will bring</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>A well-rounded knowledge of computers and programming technologies;</li><li>Strong communication, organizational and time management skills;</li><li>Proven problem solving and analytical abilities;</li><li>The ability to learn quickly and continuously;</li><li>The ability to work both independently and with others;</li><li>Technical documentation skills;</li><li>Experience in web design and programming.</li></ul><p>We're looking for an analytical thinker with a genuine interest in web and software development. We're a small, but powerful team of developers looking for a keen and highly ambitious person who wants to work in a collaborative environment. This role will suit an intelligent, detail-oriented and self motivated person who is dedicated to performing outstanding work, willing to learn and has the ability to see things through to completion.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>Please email a resume and cover letter outlining salary expectations to careers@rtraction.com. &nbsp;We thank all applicants for applying but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1047 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 25 May 2011 10:04:18 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/akira-systems-aspnet-intermediatejunior-developers <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Akira_Systems2.png" alt="akira systems" width="400" height="118" /></p><p>Akira Systems is always on the lookout for the best talent. The Akira Systems&nbsp;development team is looking for talent to join at various levels of skills.</p><p>We offer our clients products and solutions to help maximize their processes and&nbsp;business needs.</p><p>We are currently looking for highly skilled ASP.Net &nbsp;Intermediate / Junior&nbsp;developers to join our growing development team.</p><p>Flexible hours and performance based bonuses available.</p><p><strong>You are a professional that</strong>:</p><ul><li>Craves the opportunity to work with leading edge and emerging technologies</li><li>Desires challenging work in a team environment</li><li>Aspires to evolve as the company grows</li><li>Wants a place where fun and excitement is a way of life</li><li>Loves to play xBox and drink a lot of coffee and Pop</li></ul><p><strong>Your experience will be close or similar to the flowing</strong>:</p><ul><li>Experience building applications with ASP.net, C#, VB.net, JavaScript, Ajax,&nbsp;JSON, XML/XSLT</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Experience building relational databases with MS SQL Server</li><li>Ability to write and understand complex SQL scripts</li><li>SQL Profiling Tools and Performance Tuning</li><li>Experience with Crystal Reports or SQL Server reporting services</li><li>Working knowledge of MS SharePoint Services</li><li>Build and deploy web parts</li><li>MS SharePoint Designer</li><li>Interface experience with HTML, CSS</li><li>Strong organization and communication skills are required.</li></ul><p>If you have what it takes and WOW us with your with your Rock Star coding ability</p><p>careers@akirasystems.com</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1044 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 24 May 2011 16:16:04 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/accucaps-industries-documentation-clerk <p><p>Accucaps Industries is a highly specialized contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and nutritional products servicing healthcare and consumer product marketers globally. We attribute our success to our most important assets - our people.</p><p>We are continually seeking applicants for positions in Production, Quality and Engineering. Accucaps Industries believes in making long-term investments in our people who are developing their careers with us. We offer a challenging, fast paced, rewarding, entrepreneurial environment and in return we provide you an opportunity to grow your career. Our standards are basic: strong customer focus, innovation and superior quality standards.</p><p>If you are seeking employment in an environment that promotes success through accountability, empowerment, integrity, trust and growth, then we invite you to be a part of the best in the industry.</p><p><strong>Documentation Clerk – Contract position</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>This position is accountable for the overall adherence to cGMP compliance and productivity improvement.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Completes daily cGMP audits of the work center for the purpose of identifying non-compliance/training issues</li><li>Gather data from the daily audits and prepare assessments to assist manufacturing and quality assurance in determining the need for improvements to compliance and training programs&nbsp;</li><li>Prints and delivers batch records to the Production Supervisors&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures all documents are accurate and complete&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews all batch records and checks the accountability form to ensure all records are present and complete&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in the development/improvement of department activities and procedures. Review and aid in resolving the non-compliant cGMP issues&nbsp;</li><li>Initiates suggestions, generates draft cGMP documentation and change control documents to improve compliance&nbsp;</li><li>Conduct historical data review and generate position paper(s) to defend the compliance rationale or justify the improvements required&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in tracking and providing information for periodic updates to the organization. Support day to day manufacturing responsibilities as directed by manufacturing management&nbsp;</li><li>Perform any additional duties as required</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p><strong>Education</strong>:<strong>&nbsp;</strong>High School Diploma</p><p><strong>Experience</strong>:&nbsp;Minimum of 2 years of experience in Documentation</p><p><strong>Desired Attributes</strong>:</p><ul><li>Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)</li><li>Works cooperatively in teams, communicates clearly and has effective listening skills</li><li>Ability to effectively work independently as required and complete daily activities according to work&nbsp;schedule</li><li>Demonstrates trustworthiness by being honest, dependable, and reliable</li><li>Ability to operate in a respectful and professional manner at all times</li></ul><p>Please submit all resumes to: &nbsp;hfly@accucaps.com</p><p>In the subject line please reference: &nbsp;DocumentStrathroy</p></p> 1040 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 24 May 2011 16:09:43 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/rtraction-very-unique-job-posting <p><font face="'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial" size="0" color="#000000">&nbsp;</font></p><p>Time to grow again …</p><p>We tried this last year and ended up with a pretty incredible addition to our team (Chantelle Diachina) so we figured we’d try it again and see what happens.</p><p>One important addition to the list of qualifications below: special consideration will be given to those with 3 or more years of client management experience.</p><p>Rather than an iron-clad job description and title, here is a list of the skills we’ve determined are ideal for this position:</p><p>Required:</p><ol><li>Loves working with a variety of clients in different industries</li><li>Strong Writing Skills</li><li>Strong Oral Communication Skills</li><li>Great Problem Solving / Creative Thinking Skills</li><li>High Energy / Positive Mojo</li><li>Analytical Thinking</li><li>Good Negotiation Skills</li><li>Ability to Edit/Proof Read (Attention to Detail)</li><li>Ability to create and deliver killer presentations</li><li>Nothing gets you more excited than writing up a solid pitch/proposal to a new prospect</li><li>A desire to work with our community to make it a better place to live</li></ol><p>Would-be-Great-To-Have:</p><ol><li>Technical Aptitude (not programming, but not afraid of technology either)</li><li>Marketing Aptitude</li><li>Experience with Non-Profits</li><li>Experience with High Tech/Medical Agencies</li><li>Graphic Design Skills (for presentations, documentation)</li><li>Understanding of Financials / Budgeting / Business Lifecycles</li><li>Have your own Blog / Twitter Account / Website / Facebook Fan Page</li><li>Know how to spell HTML</li></ol><p>Why would you want to&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.rtraction.com/about-us/team-bios.htm">work with us</a>? Several reasons, really. A chance to work on&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.rtraction.com/portfolio/website.htm">exciting, dynamic projects</a>. Perhaps you want to help us&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.rtraction.com/blog/ourtraction/creating-positive-change.html">build a stronger community</a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmaO9L7n03U&amp;feature=channel">doing good</a>. You like the challenge of working in&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.twitpic.com/unwm2">new</a>,&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.rtraction.com/blog/ourtraction/avoiding-the-social-media-snake-oil.html">emerging</a>&nbsp;media&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.rtraction.com/blog/devit/new-kiva-google-maps-mashup.html">technologies</a>. You (<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.twitpic.com/qw7bk">or your family</a>) are a&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.rtraction.com/blog/devit/a-beanie-tip-to-open-web-standards.html">big fan</a>&nbsp;of international standards in web development.&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y05f8Wq_4sw">You like robots</a>. Maybe, just maybe you have a&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.twitpic.com/z2zuf">healthy hatred</a>&nbsp;of all things&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.twitpic.com/7q1os">undead</a>. You like to&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.twitpic.com/517k6">rock out</a>. And last but not least, you like to work hard AND&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.rtraction.com/blog/ourtraction/so-many-cool-things.html">play</a>&nbsp;hard&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.rtraction.com/blog/ourtraction/team-building-rtraction-style.html">with</a>&nbsp;your&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="http://www.twitpic.com/s3g3k">peers</a>.</p><p>If you have these skills and a desire to work in online marketing with our team,&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="mailto:david.billson@rtraction.com">drop me a line</a>&nbsp;and maybe we can create an opportunity together. Alternatively, if you know someone that is ideal – please pass them along.</p><p>And last but not least, if you’re happily situated in your job and don’t know anyone looking, please leave some comments about any thoughts you have for any important attributes for individuals working with clients in the digital media / online marketing space – your feedback is welcome and appreciated!</p><p>The last time we tried this a few people have commented/wrote/called, etc asking how they can contact us if interested (and specifically what to send). I’ve been asking interested individuals to send a note describing what about this blog post resonates with them and sparks interest, identifying the skills in which they excel at and perhaps the ones that need work. And, of course, a&nbsp;traditional&nbsp;C.V. is always a good idea! You may send it directly to me at&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #0093d0; " href="mailto:david.billson@rtraction.com">david.billson@rtraction.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1039 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 24 May 2011 10:49:19 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sensidea-unveils-socialseek%E2%84%A2-industry%E2%80%99s-first-branded-social-aggregation-dashboard-customer-and-fan- <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/socialseeklogo.png" width="254" height="69" /></p><p>Sensidea Corporation, the industry’s leading provider of socially mobile software solutions for today’s brands, today unveiled Socialseek, the industry’s first branded social aggregation dashboard for customer and fan engagement (http://www.socialseek.com) at TechCrunch Disrupt.</p><p>Socialseek enables any kind of brand, including companies, celebrities, sports teams, universities and more, to provide one web destination for customers and fans that combine all social activity and web content, making it easier to engage a brand’s audience and for fans to stay abreast of news of their favorite brands.</p><p>Today, every brand, from auto to events, have taken to social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, to engage fan bases and build brand popularity which takes those fans away from their own branded web pages to third-party sites where they lose control of the experience and attention. Socialseek solves this problem by providing one destination for all web activity and social media content. Socialseek helps fans and customers easily stay connected with their favorite brands, while the brand controls the experience, advertising, encourages engagement, enables fans to share content back to Twitter and Facebook which strengthens popularity and reach.</p><p>Socialseek, generally available today, has been in private beta for 90 days prior to its launch. During private beta, results showed that communities powered by Socialseek showed people spending an average of 10-15 minutes directly engaging with a brand.</p><p>There are currently over 500 Socialseek branded pages, some created by Sensidea and others by brands and users. A Socialseek Pro™ subscription allows brands to take advantage of all the platform has to offer including advertising and marketing opportunities. Future plans include allowing brands to buy keywords to further drive interested users based on topic.</p><p>“It’s pretty exciting to see how people are really taking to Socialseek and the value it brings to brands,” said Jaafer Haidar, co-founder of Sensidea. “It’s been a fun product to bring to life and we’re excited to bring it to the world at Techcrunch Disrupt and peak the interest of some of the best in the industry.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1038 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 18 May 2011 16:06:03 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/visioning-spending-time-future <p><p><strong>What</strong>: An evening of speakers, action salons and networking all focused around understanding, defining and developing your capacity for vision as a leader.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Where</strong>: Club Cambria at the John Labatt Centre (Enter at the corner of Dundas &amp; Talbot)</p><p><strong>When</strong>: Thursday May 26th, 2011 5:30pm - 8:00pm</p><p><strong>Cost</strong>: $20 in advance $25 at the door *</p><p><strong>Sponsor</strong>: Investors Group London</p> 1037 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 18 May 2011 15:37:56 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/enable-imaging-technologies-core-software-developer <p><p>CORE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – Effective and Independent – Full Time</p><p>Located in London, Ontario, Enable Imaging Technologies is a biomedical start-up company that is committed to&nbsp;developing low cost imaging tools that serve a well defined need within our target market to the benefit of our local&nbsp;and International stakeholders. With an initial focus upon the development and commercialization of our diagnostic&nbsp;ultrasound imaging platform, we seek talented, committed, entrepreneurial, and technology focused individuals to join&nbsp;our young and ambitious team.</p><p>Specifically, we seek to fill the position of CORE DEVELOPER.</p><p><strong>Role</strong>: The main role of this position will be to analyze and document (code level) current product functionalities.&nbsp;Working with the technical team, the core developer will define subsystems and interfaces that need to be built to&nbsp;assure low coupling and high cohesion. The core developer will also work in the development of the network layer for&nbsp;remote solutions and the integration of the existing stand-alone modules and matlab modules.</p><p><strong>Term</strong>: 1 year full time contract, possibility of extension.</p><p><strong>Education</strong>: Software Engineer graduate with a minimum of 2 year of experience in layered development. Courses on&nbsp;computer graphics, networking, software architecture and software engineering are highly advisable for this position.</p><p><strong>Required skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>Demonstrated expertise on implementing technical requirements</li><li>Matlab programming</li><li>C++ programming</li><li>Network programming (TCP/IP, UDP on C++)</li><li>UML modelling</li><li>Understanding of the Rational Unified Process, Agile Development, XP or other software development&nbsp;methodology.</li><li>Knowledge of configuration management. Be able to request, merge, and commit changes to a central&nbsp;version repository (ideally Git/SVN/CVS).</li></ul><p><strong>Preferable skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>OpenGL programming</li><li>VTK / ITK</li><li>MFC</li></ul><p><strong>Personal characteristics</strong>:</p><ul><li>Lateral thinker</li><li>Versatility</li><li>Initiative</li><li>Independent worker</li><li>Excited about working in a multidisciplinary team environment</li></ul><p>Please submit your resume with cover letter demonstrating your interests and qualifications to Attn CEO, Enable&nbsp;Imaging Technologies – info@enableimagingtech.com. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. We will&nbsp;begin reviewing applications on May 25, 2011, with the position opened until filled.</p></p> 1036 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 18 May 2011 15:19:51 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/enable-imaging-technologies-gui-developer <p><p>GUI DEVELOPER – Talented and Creative – Full Time</p><p>Located in London, Ontario, Enable Imaging Technologies is a biomedical start-up company that is committed to&nbsp;developing low cost imaging tools that serve a well defined need within our target market to the benefit of our local&nbsp;and International stakeholders. With an initial focus upon the development and commercialization of our diagnostic&nbsp;ultrasound imaging platform, we seek talented, committed, entrepreneurial, and technology focused individuals to join&nbsp;our young and ambitious team.</p><p>Specifically, we seek to fill the position of GUI DEVELOPER.</p><p><strong>Role</strong>: The main role of this position will be to redesign, build, test, and document the new graphical user interfaces for&nbsp;the different products currently under development.</p><p><strong>Term</strong>: 1 year full time contract, possibility of extension.</p><p><strong>Education</strong>: Computer Science graduate or Software Engineering graduate with a minimum of 5 years of experience in&nbsp;the construction of graphical user interfaces for large software systems. Courses or experience in software design and&nbsp;human computer interaction (HCI) are ideal.</p><p><strong>Required Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated excellence in design and programming skills in C++</li><li>Show proficiency in the use of UML (Unified Modelling Language)</li><li>Show proficiency in the comprehension and use of a C++ GUI library (Qt/wxWidgets), and MFC</li><li>Knowledge of configuration management. Be able to request, merge, and commit changes to a central&nbsp;version repository (ideally Git/SVN/CVS).</li><li>Strong communication and documentation skills</li></ul><p><strong>Preferable Skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>Create simple python scripts</li><li>OpenGL / VTK / ITK</li><li>JavaScript / JQuery / Mootools / Ext JS 4</li><li>XML</li><li>Understanding of the Rational Unified Process, Agile Development, XP or other software development&nbsp;methodology.</li></ul><p>Personal Characteristics</p><ul><li>Versatility</li><li>Creativity</li><li>Initiative</li><li>Independent worker</li><li>Excited about working in a multidisciplinary team environment</li></ul><p>Please submit your resume with cover letter demonstrating your interests and qualifications to Attn CEO, Enable&nbsp;Imaging Technologies – info@enableimagingtech.com. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. We will&nbsp;begin reviewing applications on May 25, 2011, with the position opened until filled.</p></p> 1035 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 18 May 2011 15:00:06 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/webisodes-multimedia-specialist-3-month-contract <p><p>Reporting to the founder and president of web.isod.es, the successful&nbsp;candidate for this 3-month contract will be working on several key projects in&nbsp;the company, including Website and microsite development, video production,&nbsp;and video post-production. This contract provides an energetic and creative&nbsp;individual with career-building experience at a tech/multimedia startup&nbsp;company located at The University of Western Ontario Research Park. In&nbsp;addition to an opportunity to work at the ground-floor level of an exciting new&nbsp;business, this contract provides a real-world production experience and portfolio across a variety of projects.</p><p>These projects may include:</p><ul><li>Video editing &amp; post-production</li><li>Video recording</li><li>Website development</li><li>Webcasting</li><li>Video 'broadcast' design template creation</li></ul><p>Able to work on their own under the direction of both web.isod.es staff and its&nbsp;clients, the contract will be awarded to a candidate that has demonstrated the&nbsp;ability to apply the required skills in a professional setting, and the willingness&nbsp;to experiment with user experience and broadcast design concepts.&nbsp;Because web.isod.es is a startup, the successful candidate will be a problemsolver, and be able to respond to challenges collaboratively and positively.&nbsp;Due to the client-focused nature of the business, some flexibility in schedule&nbsp;will be required. Finally, the ability to keep client work and web.isod.es&nbsp;operational tactics in strict confidence will be a must.</p><p><strong>Skills Required</strong></p><ul><li>Fluent in HTML, JavaScript PHP, MySQL and CSS 2.0</li><li>Has demonstrated experience with the following software:</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Final Cut Pro</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Motion</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Adobe Creative Suite</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Photoshop CS</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Premiere CS</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>After Effects CS</li></ul><p>Interested parties should contact <a href="mailto:adam.caplan@web.isod.es">adam.caplan@web.isod.es</a>. Candidates&nbsp;must provide a resume, references, and a link to an online portfolio.</p><p><strong>Compensation</strong>: Hourly, rate TBD<br /><strong>Special Equipment Required</strong>: None<br /><strong>Hours</strong>: 40 hours per week<br /><strong>Start date</strong>: Monday, June 6, 2011<br /><strong>End date:</strong> &nbsp;Friday, August 28, 2011</p></p> 1034 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 18 May 2011 14:37:39 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-initiates-development-optimal-oral-formulation-coti-2-its-lead-oncolog <p><p>London, Ontario (May 18, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)&nbsp;announced today that it has initiated a project to develop an optimal oral formulation of COTI-2. This&nbsp;lead oncology product has demonstrated efficacy as a single agent and in combination therapy in a&nbsp;number of animal models of human cancers. Development of an oral formulation for use in humans will&nbsp;maximize the amount of an orally administered dose that is absorbed into the body.</p><p>Following the completion of a successful private placement in April, COTI announced its intention to&nbsp;launch three studies related to the continued development of COTI-2 based on scientific and business&nbsp;feedback from prospective licensing partners. The first study, a pharmacodynamic animal experiment,&nbsp;is already underway. Today’s announcement represents the initiation of the second research study. An&nbsp;agreement between COTI and Xcelience Formulation Development, LLC (Xcelience) of Tampa, Florida&nbsp;was signed on May 2, 2011 and work on the project is now underway.</p><p>The third study will be the completion of the 28-day Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) toxicity&nbsp;experiments in two species that forms part of the Investigational New Drug (IND) enabling experiments&nbsp;required by the Federal Drug Administration prior to beginning clinical trials.</p><p>“We are committed to achieving all three of these COTI-2 developmental milestones and we are pleasedwith the initiation of the oral formulation optimization project,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, COTI’s CEO&nbsp;and President. “Xcelience is a recognized industry leader with an impressive track record of success in&nbsp;formulating more than 100 development stage small molecules for clinical use.”</p><p>"We are pleased to be recognized for our strength in formulation development expertise and selected&nbsp;for the COTI-2 program," said Derek G. Hennecke, CEO and President of Xcelience. "The partnership&nbsp;that has developed is a great example of the value two companies can create when they work together&nbsp;to achieve program objectives."</p><p>COTI-2 has shown itself to be highly effective both as a single agent and in combination therapy in a&nbsp;number of animal models of human cancers. Other cancer treatments involve the killing of healthy&nbsp;growing and dividing cells in the body resulting in significant toxic side effects, while COTI-2 appears to&nbsp;target and destroy cancer cells only and has demonstrated low toxicity in normal human cells compared&nbsp;to human cancer cells. The combined scientific evidence indicates that COTI-2 is an ideal agent for&nbsp;combination therapy with current standard agents for a number of cancers, including small cell lung,&nbsp;non-small cell lung, colon, brain, ovarian, endometrial, triple negative breast and pancreatic.</p><p>In scientific terms, COTI-2 is a novel small molecule that acts by inhibiting Akt/PKB phosphorylation that&nbsp;leads to caspase-9 activation in cancer cells resulting in tumour cell death. COTI-2 has demonstrated&nbsp;greater selectivity as well as an improved safety profile and pharmacokinetics in comparison to other&nbsp;Akt inhibitors. COTI is currently evaluating partners to share in the development of COTI-2 via a&nbsp;licensing agreement.</p></p> 1033 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 18 May 2011 14:25:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/social-media-and-trust-%E2%80%93-tools-create-content-and-sites-can-measure-trust <p>&nbsp;</p><p>IABC Summer Workshop Series: Social Media and Trust – the tools to create content and sites that can measure trust</p><p>With special guest speaker Titus Ferguson, Digital Media strategist at rtraction</p><p>Thursday, July 21, 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.</p><p>Garden Room, Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre (parking around back)</p><p>$25 IABC members and students; $35 non-members (breakfast is included)</p> 1032 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 18 May 2011 12:39:16 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-linux-systems-administrator <p>We currently have an immediate opening for a <strong>Linux Systems Administrator</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2">All interested applicants, please email your resume directly to: <strong>recruiting@autodata.net and specify the job title in the subject line of your email. </strong><em>We thank all interested applicants but only those whom we deem qualified will be contacted for an interview.&nbsp;</em></p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p3"><strong>Linux Administration &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;70%</strong></p> <ul><li>Installation of Tomcat and Apache software, as well as other 3<span class="s3">^rd</span> party packages</li><li><font face="Arial">Daily operational support such as troubleshooting production issues</font></li><li><font face="Arial">Daily support of Customers and Program managers via our ticketing system (JIRA)</font></li><li><font face="Arial">Scripting solutions for basic operational tasks</font></li><li><font face="Arial">Provide assistance to Internal Systems</font></li><li><font face="Arial">Optimizing performance in a data center environment</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Service oriented attitude</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Accurate reporting of time</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Documentation&nbsp;</font></li></ul> <p class="p5">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p3"><strong>Systems Administration &amp; Support &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30%</strong></p><p class="p3"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><ul class="ul1"><li><font face="Arial">Support systems in both production and development environments.</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Coordinate daily with colleagues</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">In person and email communication of updates, issues, initiatives and suggestions</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Automation of appropriate system administration tasks;</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Identify workflow issues and assist in streamlining processes;</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Monitor and report system health on a weekly basis;</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Monitor system performance and make optimization recommendations&nbsp;</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Create and implement test plans for validating system changes prior to deployment.</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Interface with IT security team for the deployment of security protocols to prevent, detect, and respond to internal and external security threats.</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Stay abreast of new developments in the field and be a technical lead and resource to other team members.</font></li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong></p><p class="p1"><strong>10 &nbsp;years relevant experience:</strong></p> <ul><li>Installation, setup, and configuration of RedHat , SUSE, &nbsp;CentOS</li><li><font face="Arial">Apache and Tomcat integration</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Knowledge of Apache configuration including named virtual hosts, SSL configuration, mod_rewrite, php support etc.</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Knowledge of Tomcat configurations including JNDI, Load balancing, jTDS, clustering etc.</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Installation of MySQL and basic querying</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Exposure to JBoss and websphere.</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Bash, perl, CL Scripting</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Experience with LDAP, SAMBA, Active Directory integration between Linux/Windows</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Logfile management including experience with enterprise metrics/analytics solutions.</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Linux system patch management, security, monitoring, system performance tuning etc.</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Understanding of TCP/IP, SNMP &amp; DHCP</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Experience with BIND</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Knowledge of remote management solutions and options</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">On-call participation</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial">Overtime participation</font></li></ul> <p class="p6"><strong>Nice to haves...</strong></p><ul><li>Expertise installing, configuring/tuning MySQL 4/5 on Linux</li><li><font face="Arial">Experience installing, configuring and managing email systems.</font></li><li><font face="Arial"></font><font face="Arial"><span class="s2">&nbsp;</span>Java development experience</font></li></ul> 1031 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 18 May 2011 11:26:54 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/fanshawe-college-technical-support <p>Technical Support - School of Transportation Technology (2011-428) (FTL)<br />Lab Operations<br />Faculty of Technology</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: London<br /><strong>Employment Group</strong>: Support<br /><strong>Type of Position</strong>: Full-Time<br /><strong>Closing Date</strong>: 5/30/2011<br /><strong>Salary</strong>: $28.20 per hour<br /><strong>Hours Of Work Per Week</strong>: 35</p> <p class="p2"><strong>Note</strong>: This is a full-time position (35 hours per week).</p> <p class="p2"><strong>Duties</strong>: Under the general supervision of the Lab Operations Manager for the Faculty of Technology,&nbsp;the incumbent provides technical support and assistance, organization and implementation of Aviation&nbsp;related programs for staff and students. Includes repair and maintenance of equipment in the School of&nbsp;Transportation Technology, primarily in the Aviation training areas.</p> <p class="p2"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul><li>Post-secondary 2 year diploma in avionics or a related field</li><li>Trade certification in AME-E</li><li>Minimum 5 years related experience including preventative maintenance, restoration and&nbsp;repairs to avionic equipment</li><li>Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail</li><li>Familiarity with Health and Safety Act, regulations and guidelines</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li></ul> <p class="p2">While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of&nbsp;employment.</p> <p class="p2"><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <p class="p2">For more information and how to apply, please visit the Fanshawe College website by May 30, 2011 at:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fanshawec.ca/EN/hr" target="_blank">www.fanshawec.ca/EN/hr</a></p> <p class="p2">We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be&nbsp;acknowledged.</p> 1030 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 17 May 2011 15:51:49 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/inaugural-carproof-users-group-success <p><p>CarProof Vehicle History Reports held their inaugural CarProof Users' Group at last month's Auto Remarketing Canada conference in Toronto.</p><p>The purpose of the Users' Group was to offer a forum where many of CarProof's key customers, partners and stakeholders could network, share best practices and freely discuss any issues or problems that they were having.</p><p>Among the attendees at this select gathering were representatives from the major auctions, many dealers, and some of CarProof's key data providers. Also present were senior CarProof Sales and Marketing personnel.</p><p>The discussion ranged from CarProof's marketing campaigns, messaging and collateral to the ideal level of interaction between CarProof's sales force and dealerships.</p><p>Said Joe Varkey, CarProof's VP Marketing and Communications, "Our Users' Group was an incredible Voice of the Customer exercise that gave us priceless feedback on how we can better serve our customers and help them sell more cars. We're already looking forward to the next one."</p><p>A topic that led to an especially lively and engaging discussion was that of CarProof's role in the auction process.</p><p>Marty Meadows, VP Strategic Accounts and Business Development at CarProof stated, "The coming years will see some significant changes in the auto remarketing industry. The discussion that took place at our Users' Group will serve us all very well as we prepare for the future."</p><p>Due to its overwhelming success, CarProof plans on making the CarProof Users' Group a regular event.</p></p> 1029 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 17 May 2011 14:49:40 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/street-hockey-echidna-solution%E2%80%99s-corp-and-hockey-night-canada%E2%80%99s-playon <p><p>Navigating the digital landscape can be a daunting &nbsp;task. Not to mention&nbsp;planning, organizing and running a national street &nbsp;hockey tournament! For&nbsp;this reason, London web development company, Echidna Solutions Corp. (“Echidna”), and Hockey Night in Canada presents PlayOn! (“PlayOn!”) have been working together for the past four years. &nbsp;</p><p>Now the largest sports festival in Canada, PlayOn! has seen over five hundred&nbsp;and twenty thousand (520,000) Canadians take part in this street hockey&nbsp;event since its inception in 2003. &nbsp;</p><p>From a public facing website to a back-end resource centre for all event&nbsp;managers, the PlayOn! website and street hockey events have evolved each and every year. &nbsp;</p><p>For 2011, the new PlayOn! website, &nbsp;www.playon.ca, features an updated&nbsp;graphic design, a fully translated French site and &nbsp;an integrated registration&nbsp;system with new features that allows for event participants to create their&nbsp;own account and build their own teams. Social media, blogging and video&nbsp;integration have also taken off this year and have become a popular way to&nbsp;connect with PlayOn! twenty-four-seven. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>For the second year in a row, Echidna will be sponsoring the Corporate&nbsp;Division at the London, Ontario PlayOn! event. The &nbsp;Corporate Division&nbsp;supports KidSport Canada, an organization that works to overcome the&nbsp;financial barriers that many families face so that &nbsp;all kids can play and be&nbsp;involved in sports. &nbsp;</p><p>“We look forward to working on the PlayOn! website each and every year. It&nbsp;has been such a great experience building a strong &nbsp;relationship with Scott&nbsp;Hill, PlayOn!’s National Programs Director, and the tournament as a whole.&nbsp;Our entire team is looking forward to competing in the Corporate Division at&nbsp;the London event once again this year,” said Andrew McClenaghan,&nbsp;President of Echidna.&nbsp;</p><p>If you’re interested in competing in this year’s tournament visit&nbsp;www.playon.ca and register your team! London’s tournament takes play May&nbsp;21st&nbsp;to the 22nd&nbsp;this year, so pull out those running shoes, get your game face&nbsp;on and PlayOn!.</p></p> 1028 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 16 May 2011 16:47:43 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/workcabinca-brings-web-woods <p><p>Launched in February, workcabin.ca is an innovative resource promoting eco-focused internships and career opportunities in Canada. The new rtraction-created site replaces the original web presence launched in 2007 and is already considered a great success with March 2011 views surpassing 200,000.</p><p>WorkCabin Founder Gregg McLachlan notes that the organization's concept was a real collaboration with his wife who works in HR for a conservation authority. "She would continually hear "where do we find these kinds of jobs" and we knew we could create something that appealed to a younger demographic looking for a professional, quality job opportunity," notes McLachlan. "Our past site got us going but it was time to upgrade and the new workcabin.ca presence compliments our brand and has a great interface. There is a great deal of buzz around the site!"</p><p>When McLachlan decided to take his site to the next level, he followed his environmental sensibilities and searched out organizations located in the Carolinian zone - the area of the province south of Toronto.</p><p>"It was a great experience working with the team at rtraction,"declares McLachlan. "They have their fingerprints all over this project because their whole team embraced the mission and the project."</p><p>The next step for WorkCabin is to make inroads in other provinces and possibly the United States.</p><p>To check out the site and the great work done by the rtraction team, check out workcabin.ca</p></p> 1027 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 16 May 2011 16:40:14 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-earns-awwa-2011-green-ribbon-award <p><p>The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has announced the recipients of its 2011 Green Ribbon Award. Recipients will be designated with a green ribbon on their exhibit booth during AWWA's Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE11) at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., June 11-16.</p><p>Criteria for the award included either an ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certification, or a combination of environmental programs, policies and initiatives. Based on the criteria, recipients were determined by AWWA's Manufacturers/Associates Council.</p><p>Recipients of the 2011 Green Ribbon Award are American Cast Iron Pipe Co.; ADS LLC; Ameron International; East Jordan Iron Works; EBAA Iron, Inc.; Electrolytic Technologies Corp.; Fairmont Water Solutions; Flomatic Corporation; Ford Meter Box Co.; Georg Fischer Central Plastics, LLC; Griffin Pipe Products; Hach Company; High Country Fusion; Master Meter, Inc.; Mazzei Injector Corp.; Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; MWH Constructors; Neptune Technology Group, Inc.; NSF International; Orica Watercare, Inc.; PAX Water Technologies, Inc.; Performance Pipe; Schneider Electric; Severn Trent Services; Sieglock Systems, LLC; Trojan Technologies; Veolia Water Solutions &amp; Technologies; and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water.</p><p>For more information about ACE11 and a full list of exhibitors, please visit <a href="http://www.awwa.org/ace11">www.awwa.org/ace11</a>.</p></p> 1026 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 16 May 2011 16:05:14 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-technologies-accountant <p><strong>Introduction</strong></p><p>EK3 is a privately held company that is defining the role of digital media in the retailing environment. It maintains ongoing close relationships with some of the world’s leading retailing brands by providing a number of services relating to digital media and creativity. EK3 works in several industries including QSR, Petroleum, Financial Services, and CPG retailing. It maintains a leading position in the industry by investing in both academic and industrial research. Employees enjoy diversity in the company’s workforce, from skilled software engineers to artistic designers. &nbsp;The company has offices in London and Toronto, Ontario and has won awards for its commitment to employing a diverse range of employees from various cultural backgrounds from around the world. If you are passionate about digital media, a self-motivated individual and willing to rise to new and exciting challenges, consider applying at EK3. &nbsp;This position is based in London, Ontario.</p><p><strong>Brief Description / Summary:</strong></p><p>This position involves various accounting and administrative functions within the Finance &amp; Administration Division. &nbsp;The successful individual will work closely within the Finance team, and will report to the Manager, Finance &amp; Administration. &nbsp;This is a permanent full-time position. The incumbent will be responsible to complete the full set of financial reports for a subsidiary of EK3.</p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Accounting and Administrative Duties</p><ul><li>Contract administration and invoicing.</li><li>Completion of EK3 Media Inc. financial statements and management reports such as “Booked Revenue”, “Media Sales by Category” and other sales reports.</li><li>Maintain accuracy of intercompany transactions and reconciliations between four related companies, with particular focus on our US location.</li><li>Assist Accounting Manager with control activities and measurements.</li><li>Administration of US sales taxes.</li><li>Assist with Software subscription and Equipment sales order processing and invoicing.</li><li>Assist with month end closing, including general ledger account reconciliation.</li><li>Assist with various projects as required.</li></ul><p>Purchasing Duties</p><ul><li>Assist Purchasing Manager with purchase order tracking and processing.</li><li>Assist the Purchasing Manager with inventory control activities and measurements.</li><li>Maintain vendor WSIB certificates</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Necessary Education/Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 3rd level CGA</li><li>College diploma in accounting, business or related subjects</li><li>At least 2yrs experience within accounting/administration.</li><li>Experience working with US taxes would be an asset.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of MS Access</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Dynamics / Simply Accounting is preferred</li><li>Excellent organizational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours / overtime when necessary.</li></ul><p>If you are interested and available, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@ek3.com. &nbsp;Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</p> 1025 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 16 May 2011 11:52:09 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/info-tech-blog-hp-canada-analyst-day-%E2%80%93-cloud-cloud-cloud%E2%80%A6 <p>Derek Silva has posted Info-Tech Research Group's latest blog posting, with his thoughts on HP Canada's Analyst Day, which was held on May 9, 2011. On that day, HP outlined their plans for the next 18 months, in which "the cloud" played a significant role. CloudSystem, CloudStack, and how that will roll on out WebOS devices are all a big part of HP's future.</p><p>Read the rest of the post at the <a href="http://blog.infotech.com/analysts-angle/hp-canada-analyst-day-cloud-cloud-cloud/" target="_blank">Info-Tech Research Group Blog</a>.&nbsp;</p> 1024 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 13 May 2011 09:09:19 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/new-research-partnership-opportunities-available <p>There are two programs currently available to connect London companies with the expertise and knowledge of Canada's universities, including Western.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>NSERC Engage Grants Program</strong></p><p>The Engage Grants (EG) Program is intended to give companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge and expertise available at Canadian universities (see the List of Eligible Institutions). This program is intended to foster the development of new research partnerships between academic researchers and companies that have never collaborated together before, by supporting short-term research and development projects aimed at addressing a company-specific problem in the natural sciences or engineering fields.</p><p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>The EG Program supports well-defined projects undertaken by eligible university researchers and their private-sector partners. A maximum grant of $25,000, over a period not exceeding six months, will be awarded to the academic researcher to cover the direct project costs associated with the research activities needed to address the identified problem. Please refer to the guidelines for the use of grant funds.</p><p>Engage projects must be focused with specific short-term objectives. They can be at any point in the R&amp;D spectrum that is consistent with the university's research, training and technology transfer mandate. All proposals require evidence of planning and sound budget justification and must clearly spell out the underlying assumptions, intended approaches, milestones and deliverables. The project must be scientifically sound and technically feasible. It must be aimed at solving the company-specific problem through the generation of new knowledge, or the application of existing knowledge in an innovative manner.</p><p>Proposals are not eligible for the EG Program if they:</p><ul><li>focus on the commercialization of a university invention;</li><li>focus on the application of existing technology;</li><li>provide routine analysis, or routine use of university equipment;</li><li>collect data without interpreting underlying mechanisms;</li><li>relate to the set-up and operational management of an institute, or a formal or informal group of researchers; and</li><li>are principally associated with the acquisition and maintenance of scientific equipment.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/Engage-Engagement_eng.asp" target="_blank">Program Website</a></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><p>Alexandra Reid<br />Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada<br />alexandra.reid@nserc-crsng.gc.ca<br />905-403-0161</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>MITACS Accelerate Program</strong></p><p>MITACS-Accelerate is a national internship program managed by MITACS which connects companies and other organizations with the vast research expertise in Canada’s universities from applied sciences, engineering, social sciences and business to arts, life sciences and much more. Accelerate is run in partnership with a consortium of leading Canadian research organizations.</p><p><strong>How MITACS-Accelerate works:</strong></p><p>The conduit between the partner company and the university is a graduate student or post-doctoral fellow under the guidance of a professor.</p><p>Armed with the very latest tools, techniques and innovations, the intern brings a new perspective and the latest knowledge to a research challenge faced by the partner. Internship projects can be undertaken in a wide range of areas including manufacturing, technical innovation, business processes, IT, social sciences, design and much more.</p><p>During a MITACS-Accelerate internship, the intern spends approximately half of his/her time over a minimum four-month period on site with the partner, gaining a better understanding of the research issue in question and collecting data. The balance of the intern’s time is spent at the university, further advancing the research under the guidance of a faculty supervisor.</p><p>For each four-month internship unit, the company contributes $7,500 which is matched by MITACS through the support of federal and provincial funding partners. Longer projects are possible as multiples of 4-month internships and simply require more funding from the partner company.</p><p>Per four month unit, the intern receives a minimum stipend of $10,000 with the remaining $5,000 supporting other costs associated with the research.</p><p><a href="http://www.mitacs.ca/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=243&amp;Itemid=6&amp;lang=en&gt; &amp;view=article&amp;id=243&amp;Itemid=6&amp;lang=en" target="_blank">Program Website</a></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><p>Leanne Gelsthorpe<br />Ontario Centres of Excellence<br />Leanne.gelsthorpe@oce-ontario.org<br />416-861-1092 x 6002</p> 1023 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 12 May 2011 16:42:11 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/echidna-blog-helping-you-navigate-through-google-analytics <p>In Echidna's latest blog entry "Helping You Navigate Through Google Analytics", they explain the deep and complex world of Google Analytics, a great free tool for webmasters.</p><blockquote>Almost every website launched today has (or should have) Google Analytics installed. If your website doesn’t have Google Analytics installed – contact your web company today and ask them to add it. </blockquote><blockquote>Google Analytics is a free web analytics tool that offers detailed visitor statistics. Google Analytics can be used to track normal site activities like number of site visits, page views, average time spent on your website and a whole lot more.</blockquote><p>Read the full post on the <a href="http://www.echidna.ca/blog/helping-you-navigate-through-google-analytics/" target="_blank">Echnida Blog</a>.</p> 1022 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 12 May 2011 16:33:23 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/gamepro-previews-darkness-2 <p>GamePro's Matt Clark has a <a href="http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/219353/a-look-inside-the-darkness-ii/" target="_blank">preview</a> of Digital Extremes' The Darkness 2, with the author saying that "They've taken a different approach, but Digital Extremes are proving themselves more than capable of following-up one of my favorite games."</p><p>Source: <a href="http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/219353/a-look-inside-the-darkness-ii/" target="_blank">GamePro</a></p> 1021 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 12 May 2011 13:03:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ilookabout-named-londons-featured-company-may <p><p>London, ON (May 2011) iLOOKABOUT Corp. has been named the recipient of London’s featured company award for the month of May by the City of London and the London Economic Development Corporation.&nbsp;</p><p>iLOOKABOUT launched in 2000 with a Virtual Tour product that revolutionized real estate marketing. Capitalizing on its technical expertise, iLOOKABOUT has evolved into a visual and data intelligence company, serving commercial enterprise in the real estate, insurance and financial services sectors and local, provincial and state governments, across North America and the UK.</p><p>From its headquarters in London, Ontario, iLOOKABOUT has built an integrated technology company specializing in data capture, content distribution and customized visual data intelligence products. &nbsp;iLOOKABOUT’s highly accurate data capture system paved the way for StreetScape, comprehensive street-level visual data, geo-coded for accuracy and supported by iLOOKABOUT’s patent pending processes for the geo-spatial industry’s leading visual data product.&nbsp;</p><p>“We believe visual data intelligence is fundamental to the competitive advantage of our enterprise, customers and effective delivery of government service,” stated Jeff Young, President and CEO of iLOOKABOUT. “Customer validation of this premise and our products is evident in their continued support of our Company. For this, we are most grateful.”</p><p>“The technology pioneered by iLOOKABOUT has put London's digital media cluster on the global map – quite literally,” says Peter White, President and CEO of the London Economic Development Corporation. &nbsp;“We’re proud that they have grown and stayed in our community.”</p><p>London’s Featured Company Award is distributed by the City of London and the London Economic Development Corporation and is awarded to a London company that fits the criteria: part of the external economy with demonstrated leadership in their industry sector, recognized as an employer of choice, demonstrated community mindedness, demonstrated sustainability and/or growth, and has demonstrated innovation. &nbsp; The award is given by the Mayor in front of Council at their monthly meetings. &nbsp;</p></p> 1019 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 12 May 2011 11:52:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-extremes-senior-programmer <p><strong>Title</strong>: Interactive media programmer (Senior Programmer (Video Games))</p><p><strong>Terms of Employment</strong>: Permanent, Full Time, Day</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: $85,000.00 to $120,000.00 Yearly for 40 hours per week, Bonus, Other Benefits, Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, RRSP Benefits, Vision Care Benefits</p><p><strong>Anticipated Start Date</strong>: As soon as possible</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: London, Ontario (3 vacancies )</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Skill Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Education</strong>: Not required</p><p><strong>Credentials</strong> (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable</p><p><strong>Experience</strong>: 5 years or more</p><p><strong>Languages</strong>: Speak English, Read English, Write English</p><p><strong>Specific Skills</strong>: Write, modify, integrate and test software code, Maintain existing computer programs by making modifications as required, Identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions, Program special effects software for film and video applications</p><p><strong>Programming Languages</strong>: C++</p><p><strong>Computer and Technology Knowledge</strong>: Windows</p><p><strong>Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities</strong>: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail, Sitting</p><p><strong>Transportation/Travel Information</strong>: Public transportation is available</p><p><strong>Essential Skills</strong>: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning</p><p><strong>Employer</strong>: Digital Extremes</p><p><strong>Apply by E-mail</strong>: karen.janes@digitalextremes.com</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1018 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 11 May 2011 15:28:52 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/public-seminar-sred-issues-specific-computer-and-information-technologies-sector <p><p>This specialized seminar for SR&amp;ED stakeholders involved in the Computer and Information Technologies sector will include a presentation with examples. The focus will be on issues affecting SR&amp;ED claims in this sector. This seminar is intended for an audience familiar with the SR&amp;ED program. It is recommended that you first attend an SR&amp;ED Public General Information Seminar. There is no charge to attend. Pre-registration is required, as seating is limited.</p> 1017 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 11 May 2011 14:50:25 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/procom-services-intermediate-java-developer <p><p><strong>Position</strong>: Intermediate JAVA Developer</p><p><strong>Mandatory Skills</strong>:</p><ul><li>BSc. in Computer Science or equivalent education/experience</li><li>5 -7 years working experience designing and building internet-based applications with languages such as Java, C++, C#</li><li>3+ years experience with Java/J2EE application servers</li><li>Experience with a version control system</li><li>Experience with build tools such as ANT</li><li>2+ years experience with web servers such as Tomcat, apache, etc.</li><li>2+ years experience with and a strong understanding of Sun Solaris</li><li>Knowledge of web or enterprise content management systems</li><li>Knowledge of code and release management</li><li>Strong creative problem-solving ability</li><li>Excellent organizational skills</li><li>Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and proven leadership ability</li><li>Ability and desire to thrive in a fast-paced, client-services environment</li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong>: London</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: Permanent, full time</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: Negotiable, based on experience</p><p><strong>Start Date</strong>: Immediate</p><p><strong>Job Description</strong>: On behalf of our client, PROCOM is searching for an Intermediate JAVA Developer. The successful candidate write, code, test, and analyze software programs and applications. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software specifications throughout the production life cycle. The Developer will also analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion and provide status reports where required.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities &amp; Measures</strong>:</p><ul><li>Assist business analysts, designers and other developers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs and applications.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and documentation of program requirements and specifications.</li><li>Consistently write, translate and code software programs and applications according to specifications.</li><li>Run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.</li><li>Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas.</li><li>Generate statistics and prepare and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process.</li><li>Assist in the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines.</li><li>Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or appearance of company Web site and/or related Web applications as necessary.</li><li>Delete code script from company Web site and/or related Web applications as necessary.</li><li>Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades</li><li>Liaise with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems.</li></ul><p><strong>ESSENTIAL SKILLS/TRAITS REQUIRED</strong>:</p><ul><li>Superior analytical and organizational skills and demonstrated keen ability to pay attention to details</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment where high client expectations exist.</li><li>Hands-on software troubleshooting experience.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable in regards to learning and understanding new technologies.</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>Highly self motivated and directed.</li><li>Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.</li></ul><p>PROCOM SERVICES A leading provider of IT services in North America, PROCOM and PROCOM SERVICES currently have more than 4200 consultants on assignment and place hundreds of people in permanent positions annually. For over 30 years, we have been finding high-quality jobs for our candidates. Our policies of maintaining open communication with both clients and candidates consistently make us the IT Firm of Choice. PROCOM and PROCOM SERVICES are committed to employment equity and make every attempt to allow equal representation for all within the workplace.</p><p>We would like to thank you for your interest. Please note that all submissions will be assessed and all applicants will receive a response within 2 business days. Please submit your most recent resume online by <a href="https://www.procom.ca/SubmitResume.aspx?jobID=153591">clicking here</a>.&nbsp;</p></p> 1016 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 11 May 2011 12:06:11 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/coll%C3%A8ge-bor%C3%A9al-department-head <p>Collège Boréal&nbsp;is looking for&nbsp;a&nbsp;Department Head in&nbsp;London, Ontario, to start as soon as possible.</p><p><strong>Terms</strong>: This is a permanent, full time job, which requires working days.</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: will be $65,771.00 per year for a 40 hour week.</p><p><strong>Also</strong>: medical, dental, disability, group insurance, life insurance, pension benefits.</p><p><strong>Education</strong>: The applicant should have completed university.</p><p><strong>Experience</strong>: two to three years’ experience.</p><p><strong>Work Setting</strong>: Community college</p><p><strong>Area of Instruction</strong>: Education</p><p><strong>Specific Skills</strong>: Prepare teaching materials and outlines for courses, Develop course content, Conduct course and program evaluation or review</p><p><strong>Additional Skills</strong>: Supervise teaching assistants, Prepare reports</p><p><strong>Ability to Supervise</strong>: 3-4 people</p><p><strong>Teaching Audience</strong>: Adult, Immigrants, College/University students</p><p><strong>Essential Skills</strong>: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning</p><p><strong>Languages</strong>: Other than English, the applicant should speak French, read French, write French.</p><p>College Boreal&nbsp;is a French-language college of applied arts and technology located in Ontario.</p><p><strong>Apply&nbsp;Online</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.collegeboreal.ca/emplois-a-boreal/type/postes-au-college-boreal/" target="_blank">www.collegeboreal.ca/emplois-a-boreal/type/postes-au-college-boreal/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1015 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 11 May 2011 11:32:56 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/carproof-quality-assurance-specialist <p><p><strong>Company Profile:</strong></p><p>CarProof, a London, Ontario company, was started in 2000 and has been growing ever since. &nbsp;We are a web-based Canadian vehicle history reporting service providing detailed real-time data on used vehicles from Canada and the U.S. Our reports are used by thousands of dealers, all of the major automotive manufacturers for their off-lease and/or certified pre-owned programs, government institutions, auctions, lenders, insurance companies, law enforcement and consumers all across Canada.</p><p>CarProof earned the distinct honour of being ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Ranking in 2009 as the 4th fastest growing technology company in Canada and was again ranked in the 50 fastest growing technology companies in 2010.</p><p>As a result of its industry leadership, CarProof is promoted by a host of industry partners including CAA, Kijiji, and Auto Trader. CarProof is also the sole supplier of vehicle history reports to both Manheim Canada and the ADESA Canada auctions for all of their U.S. import vehicles and arbitrations.</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, CarProof is excited to announce the new position of Quality Assurance Specialist. &nbsp;</p><p>You are a computer science specialist, who has 1- 2 years of software testing/quality assurance experience under your belt, with exceptional communication skills. Given these characteristics, you have the ability to manage daily tactical issues including tracking deadlines of projects, and the testing of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an extremely detail-oriented, organized, people-oriented candidate to excel in, and grow your career.&nbsp;</p><p>This full-time position is based in CarProof’s London, Ontario head office and compensation includes base salary commensurate with experience, performance bonuses and health/dental benefits.</p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct internal audits to measure and assure adherence to QA standards for software development, application integration, and information system performance, and corresponding documentation</li><li>Ensure that testing activities allow applications to meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify existing or potential issues</li><li>Collaborate with software/systems personnel in application testing, such as system, unit, regression, load, and acceptance testing methods</li><li>Make recommendations for improvement of applications to programmers and software developers&nbsp;</li><li>Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management</li><li>Test any new software to ensure integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and technical specifications</li><li>Analyze formal test results in order to discover and report any defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues, and interoperability flaws</li><li>Assist in the development of change control processes, practices, and guidelines for new and existing technologies</li><li>Participate in developing, distributing, and coordinating in-depth end-user reviews for modified and new systems or applications</li></ul><p><strong>Education and experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education preferred&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in software development/testing, ideally with exposure to backend servers, SQL, windows and office &nbsp;</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li></ul><p><strong>Key Competencies and Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>1-2 years of quality assurance experience in an IT capacity</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal skills,&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills&nbsp;</li><li>Superior organizational and planning skills</li><li>Very adept at problem analysis and the problem solving&nbsp;</li><li>Great team player as well as being able to work alone with no need for micro-management</li></ul><p>CarProof’s core values are based upon honesty, integrity, a passion for growth and an absolute belief in the power of teamwork. The successful candidate will share these values.</p><p>For further information, please visit us online at: www.carproof.com. &nbsp;If you are interested in applying for this position please send an email, along with your resume and salary expectations to: hr@carproof.com &nbsp;We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CarProof is an equal opportunity employer.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></p><div><span style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div></p> 1014 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 11 May 2011 11:28:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/carproof-software-engineer <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Company Profile:</strong></p><p>CarProof, a London, Ontario company, was started in 2000 and has been growing ever since. &nbsp;We are a web-based Canadian vehicle history reporting service providing detailed real-time data on used vehicles from Canada and the U.S. Our reports are used by thousands of dealers, all of the major automotive manufacturers for their off-lease and/or certified pre-owned programs, government institutions, auctions, lenders, insurance companies, law enforcement and consumers all across Canada.</p><p>CarProof earned the distinct honour of being ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Ranking in 2009 as the 4th fastest growing technology company in Canada and was again ranked in the 50 fastest growing technology companies in 2010.</p><p>As a result of its industry leadership, CarProof is promoted by a host of industry partners including CAA, Kijiji, and Auto Trader. CarProof is also the sole supplier of vehicle history reports to both Manheim Canada and the ADESA Canada auctions for all of their U.S. import vehicles and arbitrations.</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, CarProof is excited to announce the new position of Software Engineer. &nbsp;</p><p>You are a computer science specialist, who has a minimum of 5 years of C# programming experience under your belt, with exceptional communication skills. &nbsp;Given these characteristics, you have the ability to manage daily tactical issues including programming in an extremely fast-paced environment. &nbsp;This is an excellent opportunity for an extremely detail-oriented, organized, people-oriented candidate to excel in, and grow your career.&nbsp;</p><p>In addition to the above, interested candidates must be able to articulate effectively, maintain composure and act as trouble-shooters who are passionate about finding solutions to problems. &nbsp;We need someone who thrives on providing quality customer service and satisfaction to our other teams (IT Infrastructure, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Admin).</p><p>This full-time position is based in CarProof’s London, Ontario head office and compensation includes base salary commensurate with experience, performance bonuses and health/dental benefits.</p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and code applications ranging from web services to Windows forms</li><li>Work with systems team to ensure proper rollout strategy and configuration</li><li>Work with development team to define and promote coding best practices</li><li>Perform code maintenance on existing applications</li><li>Work with QA to ensure testing requirements are met</li></ul><p><strong>Education and experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education in computer science</li><li>Strong programming and technical computer skills in C#, ASP.NET and Visual Studio</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li></ul><p><strong>Key Competencies and Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of C# programming experience&nbsp;</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills&nbsp;</li><li>Superior organizational and planning skills</li><li>Very adept at problem analysis and the problem solving&nbsp;</li><li>Great team player as well as being able to work alone with no need for micro-management</li></ul><p>CarProof’s core values are based upon honesty, integrity, a passion for growth and an absolute belief in the power of teamwork. The successful candidate will share these values.</p><p>For further information, please visit us online at: www.carproof.com. &nbsp;If you are interested in applying for this position please send an email, along with your resume and salary expectations to: hr@carproof.com &nbsp;We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CarProof is an equal opportunity employer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 1013 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 10 May 2011 16:31:02 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/big-blue-bubble-blog-thumpies-making-odd-ball-rhythm-game <p>Big Blue Bubble's latest blog post offers a look at how much work went into creating the unique vocal personalities of each of the creatures in Thumpies:</p><blockquote>We decided to mostly stick with a gibberish non-language throughout the character voices and song titles.&nbsp; This saved us on having to worry about translating them for the game’s eventual release in other languages, but it also helped make the <em>Thumpies</em>&nbsp;world its own unique creation that would hopefully be equally foreign to everybody.</blockquote><p>Check out the full post at the <a href="http://blog.bbbarcade.com/2011/05/10/thumpies-the-making-of-an-odd-ball-rhythm-game-part-3-of-4/" target="_blank">Big Blue Bubble Blog</a>.</p> 1012 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 10 May 2011 11:56:31 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trudell-medical-marketing-assistant-controller <p><p><em>Since 1922 Trudell Medical Marketing Limited, a member of the Trudell Medical Group has been a stable and financially sound Canadian-based employer, headquartered in London Ontario. We are passionate about selling, servicing and distributing technologically advanced Critical Care and Respiratory products and state of the art Operating Room equipment to hospitals across Canada.</em></p><p><strong>ASSISTANT CONTROLLER</strong></p><p>As Assistant Controller, you will facilitate the timely and accurate preparation of financial information and provide accurate reporting to both internal and external customers. You will also assist the Controller in all reporting aspects of the Finance department as well as oversee the Account Payables staff.</p><p>As an ideal candidate, you have:</p><ul><li>a post-secondary diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business</li><li>a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role</li><li>previous experience managing others is ideal</li><li>enrollment in the CGA/CMA program or equivalent work experience is required</li><li>proven financial statement compilation and financial reporting experience is a must</li><li>good time management and organizational skills</li><li>advanced knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel &amp; Word. Knowledge of Great Plains is considered a definite asset.</li><li>demonstrated excellent mathematical skills</li><li>proven strong written and verbal communications skills</li><li>high attention to detail</li></ul><p>We offer a professional work environment, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and an opportunity to make a difference within our team and within the health care community we serve.</p><p>We invite all qualified candidates to submit their resume to Human Resources, Trudell Medical Marketing Limited at hr@tmml.com.</p></p> 1011 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 10 May 2011 11:14:01 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sernova-announces-3m-brokered-private-placement <p>Sernova Corp. ("Sernova" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SVA) is pleased to announce a brokered private placement (the "Offering") of up to 15,800,000 units of the Company ("Units") at a price of $0.19 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $3,002,000. Macquarie Private Wealth Inc. (the "Agent") is offering the Units as agent on a commercially reasonable efforts basis. In addition, the Company will grant to the Agent exercisable in whole or in part by notice given at any time up until the closing of the Offering, an overallotment option (the "Over Allotment Option") to offer for sale additional Units of up to 15% of the Units sold under the Offering, for additional gross proceeds of up to $450,300.</p><p>Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (a "Share") and one common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one Share for a period of two years, subject to acceleration of the expiry date as noted below, at a price of $0.20 per Share in the first year and at a price of $0.35 per Share in the second year. </p><p> The Agent is entitled to receive a commission equal to 8% of the gross proceeds of the Offering and the Over Allotment Option, a corporate finance fee of $25,000 (plus applicable taxes), and broker warrants (the "Broker Warrants") to acquire that number of Shares equal to 10% of the Units sold under the Offering and upon exercise of the Over Allotment Option. Each Broker Warrant will be exercisable at $0.19 per Share for a period of 18 months following the closing, subject to acceleration of the expiry date as noted below. </p><p>The Company will be entitled to accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants and Broker Warrants on the occurrence of a "trigger event" to a date that is 30 days or more following the date the Company gives written notice of a trigger event to the holders thereof. A trigger event shall occur if on any day four months after closing the twenty-day volume-weighted average trading price of the Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange is greater than one and one-half times the applicable warrant exercise price. </p><p> The proceeds from the Offering will be used by Sernova for further development of the Cell Pouch(TM) for safety and efficacy evaluation in diabetic patients receiving donor islets. Proceeds will also be used in part for potential university and corporate collaborations, additional preclinical studies and general and administrative activities. </p><p>The Offering is subject to standard closing conditions, including the Agent's satisfactory due diligence and the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. All securities issued under the private placement will be subject to a four month hold period.</p> 1009 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 10 May 2011 10:32:23 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/how-do-science-technology-and-trades-relate-careers-today%E2%80%99s-labour-market <p>On Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Agriplex (Western Fairgrounds) TechAlliance and many local technology companies will be participating in SLOME 2011 (Skills London Oxford Middlesex Elgin). SLOME 2011, one of Southwestern Ontario’s premier youth career exploration days, is an independent not-for-profit project of The Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board, which partners youth and business. <br /><br />TechAlliance is proud to be involved with this great event and looks forward to representing the technology sector along with members rtraction, Big Blue Bubble, Fanshawe College IT, Voices.com, Digital Extremes, 3M and the Sanofi Aventis Biotalent Challenge. Each organization will be engaging students with interactive displays that will give a peek into the many exciting careers opportunities in tech.<br /><br />SLOME 2011, with the help of over 20 volunteers, 25 sponsors, more than 49 interactive activities and 250 exhibitor representatives, works hard to spark curiosity. It enables youth to sample careers they may not have considered before and gives them an opportunity to experience the transferable skills required in today’s job market and how science, technology and the trades relates to careers. &nbsp;<br /><br />"Interacting with these students is a great way to showcase possible future career paths and is an excellent way to promote London’s vibrant tech sector," notes TechAlliance President and CEO Marilyn Sinclair. <br /><br />SLOME 2011 has over 2,800 grade 7-12 students attending from Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford counties and The City of London, including private schools and 4 different school boards.<br /><br />•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Elgin – 415 students<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Middlesex – 260&nbsp; students <br />•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Oxford – 350&nbsp;&nbsp; students<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;London – 1,856&nbsp;&nbsp; students<br />•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;250 teachers/school volunteers <br /><br />Rogers TV will broadcast its daytime program with Sabrina Pearson and Darrin Laidman live from SLOME. daytime live will be seen at 11:00 a.m. (encores at 3:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m. and next day at 6:00 a.m.).<br /><br />Event Information<br />Date: Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 <br />Location: Agriplex, Western Fairgrounds, London<br />Opening Ceremonies: 8:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. <br />Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<br /><br />For more information contact:<br />Debra Mountenay, Executive Director<br />Workforce Planning and Development Board<br />Phone: &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;519-672-3499<br />Cell:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;519-872-5362<br />Email: &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="mailto:debra@workforcedevelopment.ca">debra@workforcedevelopment.ca</a><br />##</p> 1008 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 10 May 2011 09:02:01 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/finance-p2p-11 <div class="product-body"><p>In the arena of finance, the rules are constantly changing, requiring today's financial managers to explore the latest ideas and concepts, gain new perspectives on traditional business practices, and obtain hands-on experience with the most current tools to help their organizations gain an advantage. </p><p>This P2P group discusses and shares best practices on matters related to a company’s bottom line.&nbsp;To join the Finance P2P, please contact Jerry Tsao, RBC Knowledge Based Industries.&nbsp; Who should attend:&nbsp; CFO / VP Finance / Finance Manager</p> 970 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 09 May 2011 15:09:53 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-extremes-tools-programmer <p><p>Title: Programmer, interactive media (Tools Programmer (Video Games)) (NOC: 2174)</p><p>Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Day</p><p>Salary: $55,000.00 to $85,000.00 Yearly for 40 hours per week, Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, RRSP Benefits, Vision Care Benefits</p><p>Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible</p><p>Location: London, Ontario (1 vacancy)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Skill Requirements:</strong></p><p>Education: Not required</p><p>Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable</p><p>Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years</p><p>Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English</p><p>Work Setting: Research and development institution</p><p>Specific Skills: Write, modify, integrate and test software code, Maintain existing computer programs by making modifications as required, Identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions, Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements</p><p>Programming Languages: C++</p><p>Computer and Technology Knowledge: Windows, DOS, Linux, Intranet, Internet, 3D graphic software, Programming software, Programming languages, Software development</p><p>Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail, Sitting</p><p>Transportation/Travel Information: Own vehicle, Public transportation is available</p><p>Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Employer: Digital Extremes</p><p>How to Apply:</p><p>By E-mail: karen.janes@digitalextremes.com</p><p>Web Site: http://www.digitalextremes.com</p></p> 1007 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 09 May 2011 14:43:58 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/junior-achievement-highlighted-london-free-press-business-buzz <p>Junior Achievement of London and District's recent fundraiser will allow 20 students to attend this summer's Junior Achievement Business Basics camp, as reported in Business Buzz on Monday, May 9, 2011.</p><p>Source: <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/money/businessmonday/2011/05/06/18115651.html" target="_blank">London Free Press</a></p> 1006 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 09 May 2011 12:07:10 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/david-cantons-blog-cloud-sevices-%E2%80%93-bloom-rose <p>David Canton's latest blog posting questions the future of cloud computing services in the wake of recent issues for Amazon and Sony.</p><blockquote>One reason cloud services are inexpensive is that they come with no guarantees, and no liability on the part of the provider. That’s not meant to suggest online providers aren’t motivated to keep their services running. It’s bad for business if they don’t. But some are better than others, and problems can occur despite provider efforts.<p>If users expect financial responsibility and compensation for their losses in a failure, they can expect to pay more.</p></blockquote><p>Read the full post and join in the discussion at David Canton's <a href="http://www.canton.elegal.ca/">eLegal</a>&nbsp;blog.</p> 1005 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 09 May 2011 09:01:04 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/antic-entertainment-looking-summer-intern <p>Antic Entertainment is looking for a summer intern to help out with some of our new game development projects. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has been looking to get into the game industry but was unsure of where to start!</p><p><strong>Source</strong>: <a href="http://anticentertainment.blogspot.com/2011/05/summer-intern-wanted.html">Antic Entertainment Blog</a></p> 1004 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 06 May 2011 10:17:44 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-looking-partner-develop-new-molecules-may-help-inhibit-hiv-integrase <p><p>London, Ontario (May 5, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)&nbsp;announced today that it is seeking a new pharmaceutical partner to continue the development of its&nbsp;novel scaffolds for inhibiting HIV-1 integrase, as part of a program with the potential to lead to a new&nbsp;drug therapy to help fight the HIV virus.</p><p>Identified using CHEMSAS®, COTI’s drug discovery technology, the novel small molecule scaffolds used&nbsp;in the HIV-1 integrase inhibitor program have shown encouraging results during recent testing in the&nbsp;Company’s co-development program with a major pharmaceutical company. This agreement has now concluded as the partner has advised they will be suspending all new HIV-related work that is not&nbsp;already in an advanced stage in the clinic.</p><p>“We are very encouraged by the results of testing to date,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, COTI’s President and&nbsp;CEO. “We’re pleased to be able to market the program to other interested pharmaceutical firms.”</p><p>The significance of the results pertaining to these novel scaffolds is that the majority of HIV integrase&nbsp;inhibitors currently in development and marketed, interact and inhibit the enzyme in a very similar way&nbsp;(through a diketo acid type moiety). The first three novel scaffolds in COTI’s program have an entirely&nbsp;new binding and interaction with the active site of the viral enzyme. These scaffolds have the potential&nbsp;to dramatically impact the market as their unique binding mode may be advantageous for patients who&nbsp;are resistant to the current class of HIV integrase inhibitors.</p><p>Dr. Danter also reported, “We are now in the process of finalizing several potential next generation HIV&nbsp;integrase inhibitor candidates based on our novel validated scaffolds.”</p><p>These current testing results continue to validate the CHEMSAS® technology and demonstrate its&nbsp;capability to rapidly identify promising small molecules for difficult drug targets.</p><p>About HIV</p><p>According to the UNAIDS Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic 2010, there were 33.3 million people living&nbsp;with AIDS worldwide. In 2009, there were an estimated 2.6 million individuals who were newly infected.&nbsp;In 2009, the HIV market was estimated to be worth $12 billion globally and it is expected to grow to&nbsp;$16 billion by 2018. This growth is driven by the growing prevalence of HIV worldwide as well as the&nbsp;increasing life expectancy of those receiving treatment.</p><p>About Integrase Inhibitors</p><p>The development of HIV integrase inhibitors marked an important frontier in HIV research as integrase&nbsp;is one of the enzymes that researchers have had difficulty targeting. Data from large efficacy trials&nbsp;suggests that drug combinations containing an integrase inhibitor achieved substantial levels of viral&nbsp;suppression in patients with drug-resistant HIV. The response seen in patients was equivalent to that&nbsp;seen when highly active antiretroviral therapy became available. At present there is only one FDA&nbsp;approved integrase inhibitor and there is a commercial and medical need for a second-generation&nbsp;product to address issues related to resistance and mutation with this product.</p></p> 1003 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 05 May 2011 16:58:33 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/no-network-no-problem-london%E2%80%99s-livestream-captured-and-shared-canada-30 <p><p>London, ON (May 5,2011) The London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) in partnership with&nbsp;TechAlliance, UnLondon and LondonFUSE, showcased their made-in-London digital distribution channel&nbsp;webcasting live from their exhibition space at Canada 3.0.</p><p>London’s open source platform for digital content distribution streamed 18 hours of content from Canada&nbsp;3.0 on May 3rd and 4th, 2011 and continues to stream at www.ldn30.com/livestream . The platform,&nbsp;assembled using pre-existing open and freely available tools by UnLondon, enables live webcast and the&nbsp;distribution of pre-cut content. Streaming live from four websites and two facebook accounts, the feed has&nbsp;been viewed by Canada 3.0 delegates and the broader digital community on computers, laptops, iPads,&nbsp;iPhones, BlackBerry devices, including Playbooks.</p><p>Content for the London 3.0 stream is being produced onsite at Canada 3.0 and throughout Stratford by a&nbsp;team of innovators from TechAlliance, LondonFUSE and the London Economic Development Corp. (LEDC).</p><p>“This unique, open platform allows the LEDC and its partners to highlight the innovative approach to digital&nbsp;media content creation and distribution being developed in London,” says Peter White, President &amp; CEO of&nbsp;the LEDC. “The quality of content created and the quality of distribution across our platform indicates the&nbsp;level of sophistication.”</p><p>“The key waterline for me is always the level of creativity that content creators are enabled to work using&nbsp;the technology, and how rapidly they’re able to iterate their learnings from the live experience,” states&nbsp;Adam Caplan, President of UnLondon. “In both cases, the platform effortlessly achieved these marks.”</p></p> 1002 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 05 May 2011 16:16:08 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/tonya-constant-talks-ant-firm-gaming-angels <p>The Ant Firm's Tonya Constant was <a href="http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/05/interview-tonya-constant-co-founder-of-the-ant-firm/" target="_blank">interviewed by Gaming Angels</a>&nbsp;earlier this month about The Ant Firm. Constant weigh in on the firm's unique place in the industry, its history and how The Ant Firm's assurance process works.</p><blockquote><p><strong>What is this philosophy that you have about adult gamers taking a gaming business seriously?</strong></p><p>Well, it’s not too much of a stretch to think that adults take gaming seriously when you consider that the average gamer is 35 years old! &nbsp;Our generation was raised on video games! &nbsp;Even our parents, the baby boomers―they’re hipper than previous generations of seniors, they’re more physically active, they want to keep their minds sharp, and, with the inter-generational appeal of consoles such as the Nintendo DS and Wii, they are playing more and more games all the time, and this will just increase as today’s 20 and 30-somethings grow older. &nbsp;Again, we acknowledge that games testers need to reflect the fact that gamers themselves are getting older.</p></blockquote><p>Source: <a href="http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/05/interview-tonya-constant-co-founder-of-the-ant-firm/" target="_blank">Gaming Angels</a></p> 1001 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 05 May 2011 16:02:17 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-director-software-development <p>The role of Director, Software Development is to establish, implement, develop, and ensure compliance and training for current or newly created ASC processes and industry best practices within the SW Development department. In general (unless dedicated team member) Tech Managers will report to this position, with shared accountability to the Delivery Partner.</p><p>The Director is responsible for strategic and functional day to day leadership, staff allocations, personnel management, training as well as key performance metrics, and hiring/recruitment decisions. &nbsp;You will resource projects and load balance of all projects coming in amongst the team members.</p><p>1. SW Development Best Practices &amp; Processes</p><ul><li>Establish, adapt, implement and enforce formal SW Dev processes and lifecycle best practices and/or ensure utilization of current ASC approaches</li><li>Participate in department planning</li><li>In conjunction with the Dev Mgr manage the Dev workflow</li><li>Work load balance – command of all project coming in</li><li>Priorities between projects</li><li>In partnership with Delivery Partners, resolve conflicting project priorities</li><li>Develop standardized templates for status reports</li><li>Report on status of resources</li></ul><p>Key Success Factors/Measures:</p><ul><li>Consistent, effective processes for department</li><li>Rapid integration of new department resources</li></ul><p>2. Personnel Management &amp; Resourcing</p><ul><li>Day to day management of Tech Leads and Dev team:</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>assign them to projects</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>assist with projects in difficulty</li><li><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>mentor individuals in the department</li><li>Participate in interviews &amp; selection and assess the need for additional staff or consultants and make the case if necessary during project lifecycle</li><li>Conduct performance reviews (3 month, annual and performance improvement plans, termination decisions and actions) with inputs</li><li>Develop and Facilitate Dev course curriculum and skills metrics. &nbsp;Assist HR in training initiatives.</li></ul><p>Key Success Factors/Measures:</p><ul><li>track training department results in conjunction with HR</li><li>update documentation and performance measures consistently</li><li>document, report and manage employee performance and behavior issues</li><li>established plans in place for flex staffing/resource peaks</li></ul><p>3. Administration</p><ul><li>approve/signoff and tracking of vacation</li><li>participate in operational planning and forecasting</li><li>attend management meetings</li></ul><p>Key Success Factors/Measures:</p><ul><li>provide incoming project pipeline updates to team</li><li>demonstrate coaching to Developers and Dev Leaders around project planning and budgeting</li><li>ensure regular one-on-one meetings are held</li></ul><p>Desired Skills &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>Post secondary education in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>10+ years direct experience in software development environment and minimum 5+ years in personal supervision</li><li>Excellent understanding of software development lifecycle, methodologies and principles.</li><li>Experience in developing and deploying best practices, policies, procedures, and processes.</li><li>Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.</li><li>Strong communication skills (internal and external clients)</li><li>Solid understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives</li><li>Exceptionally self-motivated, directed, and detail-oriented</li><li>Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Solid understanding of assessing and designing internal controls in an enterprise-level environment.</li><li>Ability to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Background in client facing environment is an asset</li></ul><p>Company Description</p><p>Autodata Solutions, Inc. is one of North America’s leading automotive software and data providers and has focused on the automotive industry for over 20 years. Founded in 1990, Autodata provides automotive content, research, and technology implementation services to most of the auto manufacturers who distribute vehicles in North America, helping them develop, market and sell their products more effectively and profitably. Autodata’s customizable ecommerce tools and content are utilized by over 90% of the largest fleet companies in North America and power millions of new vehicle orders annually. Additionally, more than 17,500 auto dealers and several of the most popular consumer research portals, with more than 23 million visitors per month, rely on Autodata’s data and tools to motivate consumers’ purchase decisions. Headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, Autodata employs over 250 business and technology professionals with offices in Detroit and Los Angeles, and is a division of Internet Brands, Inc.</p><p>Autodata provides automotive content, research, software tools and technology implementation services that enable automobile companies to understand their markets and more effectively develop, market and sell their products. Through this diverse suite of products and services, Autodata serves most automobile manufacturers in North America.</p><p>Additional Information</p><p>Apply via <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&amp;jobId=1592725&amp;srchIndex=4" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p> 1000 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 05 May 2011 15:00:29 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-extremes-graphic-artist-3d-environment-artist <p><p>Digital Extremes&nbsp;has 2 positions for a&nbsp;Graphic artist&nbsp;(3D Environment Artist)&nbsp;in&nbsp;London, Ontario&nbsp;to start as soon as possible</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Terms: This is a permanent, full time job, which requires working days.</p><p>Salary: will be $45,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year for a 40 hour week.</p><p>Notes: bonus, and other benefits.</p><p>Also: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, RRSP benefits.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Experience: at least three years’ experience.</p><p>Area of Design Specialization: Commercial art, Multimedia</p><p>Work Setting: Corporation</p><p>Specific Skills: Produce final designs or illustrations</p><p>Work Samples: Portfolio, Published work</p><p>Work Conditions and Physical Capabilites: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Ability to distinguish between colours, Sitting</p><p>Work Site Environment: Non-smoking, Air conditioned</p><p>Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation, Public transportation is available</p><p>Work Location Information: Urban area</p><p>Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning</p><p>Profile for Digital Extremes</p><p>We are one of the world’s top independent development studios in the industry. We develop AAA games and technology for Playstation3, Xbox360, and PC.</p><p>Apply by email:&nbsp;karen.janes@digitalextremes.com</p><p>Online:&nbsp;www.digitalextremes.com</p></p> 999 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 05 May 2011 14:21:11 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/breakfast-club-best-practices-engaging-and-retaining-top-talent <p>Join Christian Weth (Trudell Medical International) and Joanne Merner (Startech.com) and gain valuable information, tips and potential pitfalls to recruit and retain your organization's most valuable asset - top employees. Based on their years of experience within the field of human resources, Joanne and Christian will outline a number of widely-held best practices in addition to sharing their own insights on the topic.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 989 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 03 May 2011 12:15:41 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/creating-live-content-canada-30 <p>Be sure to follow online at <a href="http://www.ldn30.com/livestream" target="_blank">ldn30.com/livestream</a>.</p><p>A great group of people from the London community will be streaming live from Stratford - be sure to tune in!!!</p> 998 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 02 May 2011 12:55:24 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/it%E2%80%99s-all-about-content-london-debuts-digital-production-and-distribution-canada-30 <p><p><strong>Stratford, ON (May 3,2011) </strong><br />The London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) invites you to experience a made-in-London approach to digital content creation and distribution at our Canada 3.0 Showcase booth and the “London Room” hospitality and digital media creation suite in Downtown Stratford Ontario.</p><p>Designed around collaborative, open-source and ‘freemium’ toolsets, the LEDC has partnered with the technology commercialization specialists at TechAlliance, the grassroots digital and social media innovators at UnLondon, and the locally-focused, digitally minded content creators at LondonFuse to deliver a truly unique contribution to Canada 3.0’s stated moonshot goals.&nbsp;</p><p>London will highlight its unique approach to digital media through a live production studio with webcasts from the Showcase floor, and from the London Room throughout the Canada 3.0 conference.&nbsp;</p><p>In addition, the London 3.0 digital media channel will broadcast content from London’s own iLOOKABOUT, a global pioneer in spatial digitization capture technologies; Digital Extremes, AAA Console game developer and creators of the Evolution game design engine; and Voices.com, the world’s largest virtual voiceover production studio.&nbsp;</p><p>Media are welcome to visit the London 3.0 Showcase booth and the London Room to engage with our team as we create and deliver content that can reach local and global audiences. Bloggers, podcasters and digital content creators are invited to use the digital distribution network and high-speed internet connection.&nbsp;</p><p>“This unique, open platform will allow the LEDC and its partners to highlight the innovative approach to digital media content creation and distribution being developed in London,” says Peter White, President &amp; CEO of the LEDC. “</p><p>“The UnLondon Digital Media Association was purpose-built for opportunities such as these,” added Adam Caplan, President and Co-Founder of UnLondon. “Our mandate is to remove the technological obstacles to delivering the compelling, valuable, and desirable digital and social content being developed in our community, and we’re exceptionally pleased that LEDC has asked us to participate in this effort on the national stage.”</p><p>The London booth, 202-204 is open Canada 3.0 Showcase hours and the London Media Room, sponsored by LEDC and Labatt Breweries in Suite 107 Bentley’s Loft at 99 at 99 Ontario St., will be open 9am – 10pm Tuesday May 3rd and 10am – 4pm Wednesday May 4th.</p><p>For more information:<br />Kadie Ward<br />Director, Marketing and Communications, LEDC<br />M: 226-688-6452. E. <a href="mailto:kward@ledc.com" target="_blank">kward@ledc.com</a>&nbsp;</p><div></div></p> 996 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:01:50 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/harrison-pensa-llp-human-resources-and-administrative-coordinator <p><font face="'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" color="#000000"></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; color: black;"><font face="Verdana"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; color: black;"><font size="2" color="#000000"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Harrison Pensa LLP is a progressive, full-service law firm offering excellence in advice and a comfortable experience for our clients. Located in downtown London, we are one of the largest law firms in theSouthwestern Ontario area.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; color: black;"><font size="2" color="#000000"><span style="line-height: 19px;">&nbsp;</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; color: black;"><font size="2" color="#000000"><span style="line-height: 19px;">We have a full time, intermediate level Human Resources and Administrative Coordinator position available. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years experience in HR with a particular focus on recruitment, compensation and benefits. The role will also be part of the firm Administration team and involved in overall business analytics. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task are necessary attributes. The successful candidate must have excellent communications skills and be able to research, innovate and execute projects. Proficiency with numbers, HR software and advanced skills in MS Word and Excel are requirements of the job. CHRP designation is an asset. &nbsp;</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; color: black;"><font size="2" color="#000000"><span style="line-height: 19px;">&nbsp;</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; color: black;"><font size="2" color="#000000"><span style="line-height: 19px;">We offer a salary commensurate with experience, health care coverage, a group RSP and free membership in our on-site fitness centre.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; color: black;"><font size="2" color="#000000"><span style="line-height: 19px;">&nbsp;</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; color: black;"><font size="2" color="#000000"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Please forward your covering letter and detailed resume by email to: hr@harrisonpensa.com</span></font></p><div style="color: black; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"></div></font></p> 995 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:50:52 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/procom-services-business-systems-analyst <p><p><strong>Business Systems Analyst</strong></p><p>Location: &nbsp;London<br />Job Number: &nbsp;153146<br />Job Terms: &nbsp;6 months</p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>On behalf of our Client, Procom KW is searching for a Business Systems Analyst for an excellent contract opportunity. &nbsp;The successful Candidate will support retailer settlements related to change management, retailer agreements and issues of mitigation, EBT workflows and EBT hub provider agreements and licenses.</p><p>In addition you will support and manage manual and automated wholesale settlement systems, timelines and requirements including daily retrieval of wholesale pricing and validation, wholesale energy validation and exceptions, invoice forecasting and validation, IESO forms submission, Notice of Disagreements and retail and wholesale settlement engineering duties.</p><p><strong>Mandatory Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years experience in Business Systems Analyst role</li><li>Knowledge of database administration (Oracle, SQL Server) application and system support experience</li><li>3+ years experience using energy/meter data management systems and other reporting tools</li><li>Proven experience in providing data and analytical reports to external parties, analysis and recommendations, system development and testing of system upgrades and process documentation</li><li>University Degree in Engineering or Computer Science or Community College Diploma in Engineering or Computer Science, complimented by several years of work experience</li><li>Work experience in wholesale and retail settlements</li><li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal</li></ul></p><p>Apply for this job via the <a href="https://www.procom.ca/JobDetail.aspx?JobID=153146">Procom website</a>.</p> 994 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:54:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ilookabout-provides-general-business-development-update <p><p style="punctuation-wrap: simple;"><strong>LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 28, 2011) -</strong> iLOOKABOUT Corp. <strong>(TSX VENTURE:ILA)</strong> ("iLOOKABOUT" or "the Company") announced today a business update regarding general development of the business. </p><p style="punctuation-wrap: simple;">Over the past three years, the Company has invested in direct sales and channel partnerships in the United States ("US") Assessment market. The Company's pipeline of quality opportunities continues to grow and sales cycles are shortening as reference customers are attracted due to a consistent ability to deliver a quality product on schedule and on budget. In the first three months of 2011, six new contracts have been signed in five US states, with an approximate total value of US$1.5 Million. Data collection for these six contracts began in February 2011 and is expected to be complete by early summer. </p><p style="punctuation-wrap: simple;">According to William J. Ford, City Assessor, Worcester, Massachusetts, "iLOOKABOUT's products and services will support our objective of continual improvement in the delivery of key City services. The accuracy of iLOOKABOUT data and the robustness of our databases mean cost efficiency and quality improvement for all taxpayers."</p><p style="punctuation-wrap: simple;">The contracts, with state and local governments in Ohio, Tennessee, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Kentucky will support important government services such as assessment and the critical E9-1-1 services. The contracted iLOOKABOUT products and services will further the governments' drive for efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of these services.</p><p style="punctuation-wrap: simple;">"We are pleased with the continued validation of our products and services by governments across North America," said Jeff Young, President and CEO of iLOOKABOUT. "StreetScape and our new GeoViewPort^(TM) GIS platform are having a tremendous impact on the way governments are able to work with and assess data in a timely and cost effective manner. It is the combination of new products, applications and accelerated adoption rates," continued Jeff Young, "that has contributed to our progress and pace against our stated plan."</p><p style="punctuation-wrap: simple;">The Company, along with its partner, SCM Risk Management Services ("SCM"), continues it expansion in the Property &amp; Casualty Insurance market in Canada with the iClarify application. SCM launched iClarify in Ontario in mid-2010 and the volume in this market has grown to more than 20,000 transactions per week. The iClarify application was launched into production in British Columbia in March of 2011 and will be rolled out in other Canadian markets through 2011. iClarify Commercial is expected to be launched to the market in the latter part of 2011, further leveraging the library of images of commercial properties the Company already has in its database.</p><p style="punctuation-wrap: simple;">As a part of the Company's ongoing strategy to leverage its vast image library to create unique products for its enterprise customers, iLOOKABOUT has partnered with the Industry's leading AVM supplier to develop a unique valuation product combining aerial and Street level imagery with accurate geo-coding and as many as fourteen different property characteristics. Using an algorithm which looks for comparables based on like building attributes, instead of just recent sales in the neighbourhood, and then provides the front view of the structure, complete with a date stamp as to when the image was taken, is resonating with many in the Broker, Lender and Title Insurance marketplace. Furthermore, the dynamic aerial view clearly depicts the proximity of the subject property to its selected comparables adding credence to the valuation.</p><p style="punctuation-wrap: simple;">Early feedback from the user base confirms they are receiving benefit from this 'visual valuation' in a number of different ways. Validation of the market value of the property is of course fundamental to the application, but many users find additional value from understanding the condition of the property and the neighbourhood. Many lenders prefer to avoid providing a high ratio mortgage on a property in a declining neighbourhood, a condition that is immediately discernable through the application, avoiding a costly drive by of a property for which the mortgage application has a low probability of approval through traditional lending channels. </p><p style="punctuation-wrap: simple;">Through 2010, a web-based GIS application, GeoViewPort^(TM), was developed to display and distribute StreetScape imagery and third party geospatial data. GeoViewPort^(TM), a proprietary, secure distribution platform that ensures ease of integration into customer operations, has enabled accelerated adoption of StreetScape imagery and related specialized property reports including its AVM (Automated Valuation Model) Comparable Report that services the financial market.</p><p style="punctuation-wrap: simple;">In addition to delivering value and workflow efficiencies to those involved in Real Estate, Financial Services, Property Insurance and Tax Assessment, iLOOKABOUT is buoyed by the utilization of its imagery by municipal and state governments. "Visual data intelligence is fundamental to the asset management and emergency services responsibilities of many of our government clients," stated Jeff Young, President and CEO of iLOOKABOUT. "The fact that we're re-contracted to provide current imagery to these clients validates our business model and extends our reach geographically throughout Canada, the United States and England."&nbsp;</p></p> 993 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:37:34 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/canada-30-0 <p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Canada 3.0 forum provides a catalyst for the convergence of industry,&nbsp;government and academia to spark creativity, foster innovation and drive&nbsp;productivity. Together, we will ensure that Canada not only competes but leads&nbsp;the world in all sectors of the new digital economy to produce more jobs, create more companies, and generate more wealth for the nation.&nbsp;</p><p>A three-day event in its third successful year, Canada 3.0 features:</p> 991 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:45:09 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/slome-science-technology-and-trades-interactive-exploration-day <p>The Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board would like to invite you to be&nbsp;part of the 12th annual SLOME, Science, Technology and Trades, Interactive Exploration Day. New this&nbsp;year the day is targeted to students from grades 7 &amp; 8 and high school.</p><p>SLOME Facts</p> 907 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:12:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/project-management-global-perspective <p>Make sure you are getting the most out of your career by attending the annual PMI SWOC Symposium. This year the Symposium features an outstanding program focused on the theme: “Project Management: A Global Perspective” featuring keynote speakers&nbsp;Mark Tewksbury (The Leader Traits) and&nbsp;Troy Hazard (Future-Proofing Your Business).</p><p>Early Bird (By April 13th, 2011): &nbsp;Members - $275, Non Members - $325, Students - $99 plus HST</p><p>Regular (after April 13th, 2011):&nbsp;Members - $325, Non Members - $375, Students - $99 plus HST</p> 945 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:34:00 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ztr-control-systems-production-associate <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Join an energetic and team-oriented group in this awesome opportunity for a Production Associate. &nbsp;If you are looking for a dynamic and stimulating environment in which to put your talents to the test, ZTR Control Systems is the place for you. &nbsp;We hire only the most talented and skilled individuals to join our high performance team. &nbsp;It is the kind of workplace where ideas are welcomed and extraordinary performance is rewarded.&nbsp;</p><p>We like to have fun! We have fundraisers, lunch bbqs, potlucks, team building events, and offer a supportive and friendly environment. &nbsp;We also offer a complete benefits package including life insurance, medical, dental, long term disability, on-site financial advisor, and a Group Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions.... all this and more in a fun and casual environment that promotes continual learning, and personal growth and development!&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Production Associate Tasks and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Panel building</li><li>Assembly of cable harnesses</li><li>Wiring</li><li>Soldering relay boards</li><li>Testing</li><li>Crimping and soldering cables</li><li>Small amount of computer work for testing and timesheet recording</li><li>Various other tasks as required</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Requirements:</strong></p><p>Ideally you are working towards or have recently completed your Electronics Technician/Technologist diploma; or have previous work experience and skill in the required duties; basic computer literacy and team skills. &nbsp;</p><p>This is a 3 month contract position located in London, Ontario that offers the opportunity to progress into a fulltime permanent production role. &nbsp;There is always potential to build your career at ZTR and eventually move into a Technical Service and Support role for those candidates who show initiative and understanding of our products.&nbsp;</p><p>Check out our website at www.ztr.com and select Careers. &nbsp;To apply for this position, submit your resume online by applying directly through our Applicant Tracking System.Should we find a suitable match, we will contact you directly to discuss this opportunity further. We look forward to receiving your application!</p><p>Thank you for your interest in ZTR Control Systems!</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 987 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:39:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/voicescom-moving-and-expanding <p>It is always exciting to see businesses growing - especially a great TA member like <a href="http://www.voices.com" target="_blank">Voices.com</a>. David Ciccarelli and his team will be moving from the Research Park to a new larger location at 150 Dufferin Ave. this June.&nbsp; Although we will miss them here at the Convergence Centre, it is great to see their business growing and expanding.</p><p>Congratulations to the whole Voices.com team!</p><p>Check out the LFPress article - <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/04/26/18070151.html" target="_blank">http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/04/26/18070151.html</a></p> 986 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:16:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-night-grand-2011-hobbit <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/LCD_thehobbit_external.jpg" width="640" height="360" /></p> 935 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:50:53 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-bilingual-client-support-specialist <p><p><strong>Introduction</strong></p><p>EK3 is a privately held company that is defining the role of digital media in the retailing environment. It maintains ongoing close relationships with some of the world’s leading retailing brands by providing a number of services relating to digital media and creativity. EK3 works in several industries including QSR, Petroleum, Financial Services, and CPG retailing. It maintains a leading position in the industry by investing in both academic and industrial research. Employees enjoy diversity in the company’s workforce, from skilled software engineers to artistic designers. &nbsp;The company has offices in London and Toronto, Ontario and has won awards for its commitment to employing a diverse range of employees from various cultural backgrounds from around the world. If you are passionate about digital media, a self-motivated individual and willing to rise to new and exciting challenges, consider applying at EK3. &nbsp;This position is based in London, Ontario.</p><p><strong>Brief Description / Summary:</strong></p><p>Your primary responsibilities will be to provide client support functions including, but not limited to, remote provisioning of EK3 devices on client networks, remote troubleshooting of issues reported by customers in regards to EK3 network or content, network monitoring and customer training all within the EK3 Client Support Centre.</p><p><strong>Performance Objectives:</strong></p><p>Effectively perform the following Client Support routine tasks:</p><ul><li>Daily Network Monitoring, exception reporting and issue triage using ServiceMax case handling software</li><li>Provide Help Desk support to customers and field service teams with respect to troubleshooting problems related to EK3 – hardware, software, applications and systems</li><li>Using EK3 content management software you will perform priority content updates on client networks</li><li>Document EK3 software defects or feature requests on behalf of customers via bug reporting software to engineering</li><li>Dispatch field service technicians to perform triage and replacement of EK3 equipment at client locations</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams at EK3 to bring time sensitive problems to quick resolution</li><li>Perform customer training sessions for customers on EK3 products using WebEx software</li><li>24/7 on-call duties will be required on a rotating basis</li></ul><p><strong>Necessary Education / Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully Bilingual in French and English (other languages an asset)</li><li>College Diploma or Equivalent Experience</li><li>2-3 years minimum relevant experience</li><li>Ability to work with minimal supervision in a constantly changing environment</li><li>Attention to detail, ability to multitask and self-motivated</li><li>Customer Oriented</li><li>Demonstrates solid communication skills, both verbal and written</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent Problem Solving Skills</li><li>Strong network troubleshooting skills in a client / server architecture</li><li>Comfortable with remote device and peripheral troubleshooting</li><li>General technical skills/aptitude around computers, networking devices, Microsoft applications</li><li>Familiarity with Linux operating systems would be an asset</li></ul><p>If you qualify for this position and are interested, please submit your resume to careers@ek3.com. &nbsp;Only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.</p></p> 985 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:05:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ta-member-stiris-research-incs-shantal-feltham-featured-business-monday <p>Featured in Business Monday, Shantal and Stiris Research Inc. also recently won the Small Business of the Year award presented at the annual London Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards. Congratulations Shantal!</p><p>Check it out here - <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/money/businessmonday/2011/04/25/18062066.html" target="_blank">http://www.lfpress.com/money/businessmonday/2011/04/25/18062066.html</a></p> 984 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:06:34 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/western-announces-spring-2011-honorary-degree-recipients <p>Ten distinguished individuals will receive their honorary degrees when The University of Western Ontario hosts its 297th Convocation this June.&nbsp;<br />Award-winning international journalist Kevin Newman and Craig and Mark Kielburger, two young brothers creating change for underprivileged children around the world, are among those set to receive Western’s highest honour.<br /><br />The ceremonies will take place on the following days:<br /><br />Kevin Newman<br />Monday, June 13, 10 a.m.<br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />Kevin Newman is a distinguished national and international journalist, who has been reporting for almost 30 years covering or anchoring news in the midst of revolutions, wars, assassinations and election nights. Among his many achievements, Newman served as anchor and executive editor of&nbsp;Global National&nbsp;from its first edition on September 3, 2001 until August 2010.<br /><br />Mary Anne White<br />Monday, June 13, 3:30 p.m.<br />Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.)<br />Mary Anne White is a Canadian superstar in materials science research with an international profile. The goal of her research is to understand the role of structure and dynamics in determination of thermal properties of materials. An exemplary role model for women in science, White has a strong commitment to increasing public awareness for and appreciation of science, and for the promotion of science to young people.<br /><br />Mitch Baran<br />Tuesday, June 14, 10 a.m.<br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />Mitch Baran is a leading philanthropist in the London community, who contributed $1-million towards the renovation of the Medical Sciences building at Western. As the current Chairman of Trudell Medical Group, Baran is a strong supporter of St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, London Health Sciences Centre and Western’s Schulich School of Medicine &amp; Dentistry.&nbsp;<br /><br />Craig and Mark Kielburger<br />Tuesday, June 14, 3:30 p.m.<br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />Internationally renowned for their work creating change for underprivileged children around the world, brothers Craig and Marc Kielburger are founders of&nbsp;Free the Children, which involves more than one million youth in 45 countries. The organization has brought more than 650 schools and schoolrooms, as well as water projects to communities worldwide.<br /><br />The Honourable Warren Winkler<br />Wednesday, June 15, 10 a.m.<br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />As the senior member of the judiciary in Ontario, Chief Justice Warren Winkler is renowned for his judicial mediation skills and alternative dispute methods, which are saluted by many in the legal community. During his time with the Superior Court, Chief Justice Winkler has become known as ‘Canada’s mediator’ doing everything in his power to facilitate successful negotiations among divergent parties.<br /><br />Mohan Mathur<br />Wednesday, June 15, 3:30 p.m.<br />Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.)<br />A former Western dean of Engineering, Mohan Mathur is an expert in modern electrical systems with a long and distinguished career as a researcher, educator and leader. He has made significant contributions in the areas of engineering research, design, education and administration, and played a key role in the nuclear power industry and the creation of Western’s Research and Development Park.<br /><br />Barbara Stymiest<br />Thursday, June 16, 10 a.m.<br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />One of the most widely respected bankers in the industry, and the first woman in North America to lead a stock exchange, Barbara Stymiest has been a trail-blazer in the financial industry since beginning her career. Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women, she currently serves as the Group Head, Strategy, Treasury &amp; Corporate Services at the Royal Bank of Canada and is a pillar of the business community.<br /><br />David Naylor<br />Thursday, June 16, 3:30 p.m.<br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />Currently serving as President of the University of Toronto, Dr. David Naylor is internationally recognized as a leader in the fields of academe, health services research and evidence-based health and social policy. For the past 15 years, he has advised a number of governments on health and education policy issues, in addition to serving as chair of the National Advisory Committee on SARS and Public Health in 2003.<br /><br />Ronald Calhoun<br />Friday, June 17, 10 a.m.<br />Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)<br />Ronald Calhoun is hailed for his extensive volunteer leadership in supporting cross-country fundraisers, including Ken McColm’s&nbsp;Incredible Journey&nbsp;for diabetes research, Terry Fox’s&nbsp;Marathon of Hope&nbsp;for cancer research and&nbsp;Jesse’s Journey&nbsp;for gene and cell research. Now serving as executive director of Partners in Research, Calhoun is an advocate for Virtual Researcher on Call (VROC), an interactive video-conferencing program enabling students in the classroom to interact directly with researchers in real time.<br /><br />Bernard Wolfe<br />Friday, June 17, 3:30 p.m.<br />Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.)A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, Dr. Bernard Wolfe is a distinguished clinician scientist and professor emeritus from the Department of Medicine at Western, and a committed educator. In addition to his significant research achievements representing important contributions to our understanding of vascular disease, Wolfe has supervised more than 30 PhD and graduate students and many medical and subspecialty residents in Endocrinology.</p> 983 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:03:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/expanding-your-exports-doing-business-mexico <p>Are you interested in learning more about the market in Mexico? HTX and EDC have teamed up to bring you an exciting overview of the&nbsp;market in Mexico. You will hear from a&nbsp;regulatory expert and economist on the ins and outs of doing business in Mexico.</p><p>For more information and registration, visit the <a href="https://www.htx.ca/Event/expanding_your_exports_doing_business_in_mexico.htm" target="_blank">official site</a>.</p> 982 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:43:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-member-poised-slay-dragons <p>Mike O'Krongli of <a href="http://www.acorg.com/" target="_blank">Acorg Inc.</a> is set to take a very exciting trip down the 401 on April 25 to tape an upcoming episode of CBC's <em>Dragons' Den</em>.</p><p>O'Krongli will be pitching his startup company<a href="http://www.whenisgarbageday.com" target="_blank"> www.whenisgarbageday.com</a>, a site which provides a free email reminder so you never forget to put out your garbage. There are eleven cities including London active on the service which is fast, free, and a "handy little reminder so you don't have to chase the garbage truck in your pyjamas ever again!"</p><p>Best of luck to Mike. The broadcast date for the episode has not yet been set.<br /><br /><br /></p> 980 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:26:58 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-controllercomptroller <p><p>Job Title:&nbsp;Controller/Comptroller<br />Available To:&nbsp;CA Members only<br />Preferred Start Date: 2011-05-30<br />Location: London<br />Job Status:&nbsp;Permanent</p><p>Job Description</p><p>Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (TSXV: COT) is looking for a Controller to join its finance team. This is a permanent, full-time position located in London, Ontario. The selected candidate will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.</p><p>This position offers competitive salary and benefits, a positive and professional working environment and variety in work performed.</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements and supporting working papers</li><li>Preparing drafts of quarterly regulatory financial reporting compliance documents; interim financial statement, MD&amp;A and press release</li><li>Preparing draft of Annual Information Form</li><li>Preparing financial forecasts and performing analyses against actual results</li><li>Developing accounting and finance policies for new and emerging accounting standards</li><li>Preparing quarterly tax provisions and annual corporate tax returns</li><li>Preparing, managing and coordinating the annual SR&amp;ED and related investment tax credit filings</li><li>Supervision of the daily accounting activities of the office manager, including transactional postings to the general ledger and the payroll process</li><li>Ensuring timely payments to vendors and filing of various regulatory&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinating the timing and completion of the annual audit and the quarterly tax review with the Auditor</li><li>Assisting with the preparation of the annual financial budget</li><li>Assisting with special projects as they arise</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:</p><ul><li>A professional accounting designation</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting/public practice role</li><li>Experience interpreting and applying International Financial Reporting Standards</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office, Simply Accounting and TaxPrep</li><li>Experience preparing corporate tax returns and investment tax credit (i.e. SR&amp;ED) filings</li><li>Positive attitude and team approach to completing tasks</li><li>Proven analytical abilities with strong attention to detail</li><li>Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems as they arise</li><li>Effective interpersonal communication and organizational skills</li></ul><p>Skills Required</p><ul><li>Treasury / Financial Management - Junior</li><li>Risk Management and Control - Junior</li><li>Corporate Tax - Intermediate</li><li>Commodity Tax - Intermediate</li><li>Financial Accounting - Advanced</li><li>Financial Statement Audit - Advanced</li><li>Performance Measurement - Advanced</li><li>Financial Analysis - Advanced</li><li>Taxprep - Intermediate</li><li>MS Office (Word, Power, Excel) - Advanced</li></ul><p>Total Years of Work Experience</p><ul><li>5 - 10</li></ul><p>Degrees</p><ul><li>B.Com/BBA - Bachelor of Commerce/Business Admin.</li></ul><p>Designations</p><ul><li>CA - Chartered Accountant</li><li>CGA - Certified General Accountant</li></ul><p>Required Languages</p><ul><li>English - Excellent</li></ul></p><p><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;">If you have what it takes to join our team, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please direct your cover letter, resume and an indication of salary expectations to the contact below by May 4, 2011:</p><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;">Effie Domes<br />Critical Outcome Technologies Inc.<br />213-700 Collip Circle<br />London, ON &nbsp; N6G 4X8<br />Fax: 519-858-5179</p><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;">Email: edomes@criticaloutcome.com</p></p> 979 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:49:05 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/local-students-compete-biotech-challenge-win-cash-prizes-and-scholarships-area-universities <p><strong>For Immediate Release – April 18, 2011<br />London, Ontario</strong><br /><br />On Thursday, April 21, TechAlliance will proudly host the Regional Competition for the Southwestern Ontario Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge (SABC). The SABC, now in its 18th year nationally, is Canada’s premier student biotechnology competition. The event will take place at the London Convention Centre and will welcome over 25 student teams, competing to win $8,500 in cash prizes plus scholarships to The University of Western Ontario. The competition will begin at 9:00 a.m. continuing through the day with finalists presenting at 1:00 p.m. and an awards dinner starting at 5:30 p.m.<br /><br />The Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge mirrors real-world scientific research.&nbsp; Students work with local scientific professionals as mentors who host the participating students in their laboratories while providing expert advice and access to equipment and supplies. Projects touch on hot biotech topics such as agriculture, healthcare and the environment. The student teams will present their projects to two panels of judges, one for oral presentations and one for poster evaluations. Winning teams are announced at the evening’s awards ceremony and dinner.<br /><br />These annual science competitions are intended to raise awareness among students, educators and the public about the emerging science of biotechnology and its many applications. <br /><br />The Southwestern Ontario SABC is proud to be one of the largest programs across the country since the regional expansion in 2006. Many of the student participants have gone on to achieve great success in their respective fields. Securing summer positions with their mentors, completing more intensive research, studying abroad and gaining national recognition for their work are only a few of their highlighted achievements.&nbsp; <br /><br />With more than 100 organizations partnered Canada-wide in this educational outreach initiative, there are yearly competitions held in 14 regions across the country including Southwestern Ontario, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Edmonton.<br /><br />More information about the national SABC program can be found at <a href="http://www.sanofibiotalentchallenge.ca" target="_blank">www.sanofibiotalentchallenge.ca</a>.<br />For media inquiries please contact:<br />Matt Quin, Director, Communications and Engagement, TechAlliance<br />519-858-5082 or <a href="mailto:matt.quin@techalliance.ca">matt.quin@techalliance.ca</a><br /><br />##<br /><strong>About BioTalent Canada</strong><br />BioTalent Canada helps Canada’s bio-economy industry thrive globally. As a non-profit national organization of innovators leading our bio-economy, BioTalent Canada anticipates needs and creates new opportunities, delivering human resources tools, information and skills development to ensure the industry has access to job-ready people.<br />BioTalent Canada is a Canadian sector council—one of many partnership organizations created to address skills-development issues in key sectors of the economy. For more information:<a href="http://www.biotalent.ca" target="_blank"> www.biotalent.ca</a>, 613-235-1402<br /><br /><strong>About Sanofi Pasteur and sanofi-aventis</strong><br />Sanofi-aventis, a leading global pharmaceutical company, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions to improve the lives of everyone. Sanofi-aventis is represented in Canada by the pharmaceutical company sanofi-aventis<br />Canada Inc., based in Laval, Quebec, and by the vaccines company Sanofi Pasteur Limited, based in Toronto, Ontario. Together they employ more than 2,000 people across the country. With combined R&amp;D investments of $181.6 million in 2009, they are leaders in Canada’s biopharmaceutical sector, a critical knowledge-based industry that generates<br />jobs, business and opportunity throughout the country.<br /><br />Sanofi Pasteur has a long history of supporting science education at the post-secondary level in Canada. In 1994, it recognized the need to engage younger students in biotechnology education, and the initial SABC program was born. <br /><br />Since then, the program has expanded to 14 events across Canada and has involved thousands of students. As lead sponsors of the SABC, sanofi pasteur and sanofi-aventis is proud to collaborate with partners in government, industry and academia to get high school students engaged in biotechnology. For more information: <a href="http://www.sanofi-aventis.ca">www.sanofi-aventis.ca</a> or <a href="http://www.sanofipasteur.ca">www.sanofipasteur.ca</a></p> 978 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:02:50 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/london-hydro-director-metering-service <p><p><strong>DIRECTOR OF METERING SERVICE</strong></p><p>London Hydro Inc., a Local Electricity Distribution Company operating within the City of London, Ontario, is seeking candidates for the senior position of Director of Metering Services. &nbsp;Under the direction of the Vice President of Corporate Services, the Director is responsible for providing leadership and technical guidance to the Electric Meter and Meter Data Management departments and to manage Automated Metering Infrastructure and Smart Meter network.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position requirements include:</strong></p><ul><li>Creation and management of annual operating budgets, divisional goals and targets;</li><li>Ensuring the proper functioning of London Hydro’s automated meter reading and meter data communications systems and infrastructure;</li><li>Providing input and support in corporate strategic decisions;</li><li>Recommend the latest technological and business solutions for AMI/Smart Metering Network and Wireless Backhaul Network and other communication systems.</li><li>Prepare RFPs and RFQs related to the AMI/Smart Metering Network, Wireless Backhaul Network Projects and other contracted services;</li><li>Evaluate vendor proposals and work closely with other Consortium Local Distribution Companies;</li><li>Create and submit evaluation reports of projects for presentation to London Hydro Board of Directors;</li><li>Implement and deploy AMI/Smart Metering Network Projects, Wireless Backhaul Network Projects;</li><li>Develop positive relationships with vendors, various London Hydro departments, stakeholders of the City of London, and consultants;</li><li>Major project leadership, management and coordination;</li><li>participation in business and resource planning initiatives as part of the Corporate Services Management team;</li><li>Providing key performance indicators and measurables to direct reports;</li><li>Responsibility for decisions regarding departmental structure and sale of metering services;</li><li>Deployment of emerging “Smart Grid” technologies</li><li>Minimizing costs while maintaining positive relationship with all customers;</li><li>In-depth knowledge and adherence to all Occupational Health &amp; Safety Act rules and regulations, the E&amp;USA rule book, London Hydro work practices and London Hydro’s Health &amp; Safety Management System.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will be have a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in progressively senior positions within the Metering, Automated Meter Data Management, Utility Management, and Strategic Business Planning fields, and possess strong leadership and management skills.&nbsp;</p><p>Interested and qualified applicants are asked to forward a resume no later than Monday, April 25, 2011 to:</p><p>Human Resources Department<br />London Hydro Inc.<br />P.O. Box 2700<br />London, Ontario &nbsp;N6A 4H6</p><p>Fax: (519) 661-5164</p><p>Email: jobs@londonhydro.com&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When applying please quote Director of Metering Service in the subject line.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please visit our Web-site: &nbsp;www.londonhydro.com&nbsp;</p></p> 976 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:20:39 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/accucaps-industries-production-supervisor <p><p>Accucaps Industries Strathroy, Ontario (www.accucaps.com)</p><p>Accucaps Industries is a highly specialized contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and nutritional&nbsp;products servicing healthcare and consumer product marketers globally. We attribute our success to our&nbsp;most important assets - our people.</p><p>We are continually seeking applicants for positions in Production, Quality and Engineering. Accucaps&nbsp;Industries believes in making long-term investments in our people who are developing their careers with&nbsp;us. We offer a challenging, fast paced, rewarding, entrepreneurial environment and in return we provide&nbsp;you an opportunity to grow your career. Our standards are basic: strong customer focus, innovation and&nbsp;superior quality standards.</p><p>If you are seeking employment in an environment that promotes success through accountability,&nbsp;empowerment, integrity, trust and growth, then we invite you to be a part of the best in the industry.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Production Supervisor – Full Time</strong></p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Production Manager this position is accountable for leading and coaching a production&nbsp;team and ensuring the efficient operation of manufacturing to meet and exceed objectives related to quality,&nbsp;customer requirements and organizational objectives.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Meet daily production objectives and manage each shift with respect to production efficiencies,&nbsp;effectively utilizing corporate resources, labor, equipment and materials.</li><li>Supervise a team of hourly employees involving a high level of interaction with team members.</li><li>Meet daily and long-term safety, quality, efficiency, uptime, cost, and Quality Control objectives.</li><li>Ensure regulatory compliance with respect to GMP and ensure compliance with respect to&nbsp;companies SOP’s (Standard Operation Procedures).</li><li>Ensure the implementation of quality procedures, health and safety initiatives and promote&nbsp;productivity improvements.</li><li>Resolve technical problems that arise and coordinate line changeovers.</li><li>Maintains safety, health and environmental procedures. Identifies, investigates, corrects and&nbsp;documents potential environmental and safety problems.</li><li>Resolves work problems and recommends measures to improve productivity and product quality.</li><li>Schedule resources including manpower, machinery and materials to meet or exceed budget&nbsp;requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Degree, Diploma or&nbsp;Certificate or other formal qualification awarded based on completion of a course in a Life&nbsp;Sciences related field</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>2+ years of relevant practical experience in a supervisory role</li></ul><p>Skills Required:</p><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills</li><li>Strong problem solving and analytical skills</li><li>Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred</li></ul><p>Desired Attributes:</p><ul><li>Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)</li><li>Works cooperatively in teams, communicates clearly and has effective listening skills</li><li>Ability to effectively work independently as required and complete daily activities according to work&nbsp;schedule</li><li>Demonstrates trustworthiness by being honest, dependable, and reliable</li><li>Ability to operate in a respectful and professional manner at all times</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please submit all resumes to: hfly@accucaps.com</p><p>In the subject line please reference: ProdSupStrathroy</p></p> 975 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:00:34 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/accucaps-industries-quality-assurance-technician <p><p>Accucaps Industries Strathroy, Ontario (www.accucaps.com)</p><p>Accucaps Industries is a highly specialized contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and nutritional&nbsp;products servicing healthcare and consumer product marketers globally. We attribute our success to our&nbsp;most important assets - our people.</p><p>We are continually seeking applicants for positions in Production, Quality, and Engineering. Accucaps&nbsp;Industries believes in making long-term investments in our people who are developing their careers with&nbsp;us. We offer a challenging, fast paced, rewarding, entrepreneurial environment and in return we provide&nbsp;you an opportunity to grow your career. Our standards are basic: strong customer focus, innovation and&nbsp;superior quality standards.</p><p>If you are seeking employment in an environment that promotes success through accountability,&nbsp;empowerment, integrity, trust and growth, then we invite you to be a part of the best in the industry.</p><p><strong>Quality Assurance Technician</strong></p><p>Shifts to be determined (may include days/nights/continental/weekends)</p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor this position is accountable for assigning the day to day priorities for&nbsp;department activities related to document control and SOP system through direct reports.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Stability Chamber Coordination</p><ul><li>Check the charts to ensure proper pen marking on a daily basis.</li><li>Change the charts on a weekly basis and forward to another quality designate for&nbsp;</li><li>Place samples in the chamber and pull samples out as required and fill out logs as appropriate.</li><li>Send samples to Windsor for testing.</li><li>Escalate any issues with the chambers, samples etc.</li></ul><p>QC Labeling</p><ul><li>Perform QA/QC Release, Hold and Rejection labeling of all finished goods and raw materials, this&nbsp;includes the completion of the Material Transfer Forms</li></ul><p>Sampling</p><ul><li>Performs sampling for Environmental Monitoring Testing.</li><li>Ensure the delivery of the samples to the lab on time and in accordance to the shipping&nbsp;requirements as well as the trending of the data received from the lab test result</li><li>Performs sampling of the purified water system.</li></ul><p>Training Records</p><ul><li>Distributes SOP’s, ensuring that all SOP updates and training records (pink sheets) are provided to&nbsp;employees at all levels as required.</li><li>Ensures that all SOP Binders are up to date with the most current official document.</li><li>As required, writes/updates Strathroy site specific SOP’s, ACF’s and REF’s.</li></ul><p>Documentation</p><ul><li>Files/archives Quality documents which include completed Batch records, Equipment Logbooks,&nbsp;Temperature RH charts and cleaning logs.</li><li>Completes daily checks of any temperature humidity charts in the QA areas and any checks&nbsp;required to the purified water system.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Requirements:</strong></p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>College diploma or degree in a science related field required</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>3 – 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry required</li></ul><p>Skills Required:</p><ul><li>Good organizational and time management skills</li><li>Proficient with MS Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.</li><li>Ability to work well on own with little supervision</li></ul><p>Desired Attributes:</p><ul><li>Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)</li><li>Works cooperatively in teams, communicates clearly and has effective listening skills</li><li>Ability to effectively work independently as required and complete daily activities according to work&nbsp;schedule</li><li>Demonstrates trustworthiness by being honest, dependable, and reliable</li><li>Ability to operate in a respectful and professional manner at all times</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please submit all resumes to: hfly@accucaps.com</p><p>In the subject line please reference: QAtech/Strathroy</p></p> 974 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:48:38 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/accucaps-industries-quality-assurance-supervisor <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Accucaps Industries Strathroy, Ontario (www.accucaps.com)</p><p>Accucaps Industries is a highly specialized contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and nutritional&nbsp;products servicing healthcare and consumer product marketers globally. We attribute our success to our&nbsp;most important assets - our people.</p><p>We are continually seeking applicants for positions in Production, Quality, and Engineering. Accucaps&nbsp;Industries believes in making long-term investments in our people who are developing their careers with&nbsp;us. We offer a challenging, fast paced, rewarding, entrepreneurial environment and in return we provide&nbsp;you an opportunity to grow your career. Our standards are basic: strong customer focus, innovation and&nbsp;superior quality standards.</p><p>If you are seeking employment in an environment that promotes success through accountability,&nbsp;empowerment, integrity, trust and growth, then we invite you to be a part of the best in the industry.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Quality Assurance Supervisor</strong></p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance this position is accountable for assigning the day to day&nbsp;priorities for department activities related to document control and SOP system through direct reports.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Communicate the daily work plan, problems/issues that arise as well as accomplishments achieved&nbsp;to other quality supervisors/mangers and the operations team.</li><li>Supervision, planning and implementation of all quality activity in order to optimize production&nbsp;within safety, legislative, environmental and company requirements.</li><li>Review and ensure compliance with regulatory regulations while maintaining a safe workplace&nbsp;environment.</li><li>Identifies and achieves key company and departmental strategies, tactics and objectives relating to&nbsp;product quality and cGMP compliance.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring that batches released for commercial/clinical needs fully meet regulatory&nbsp;requirements and existing Accucaps policies and procedures.</li><li>Generates reviews appropriate documentation required for regulatory submissions of (drug)&nbsp;products.</li><li>Ensure all manufacturing batch documents related to finished products produced at the site are&nbsp;properly maintained and controlled.</li><li>Works closely with the operations team to ensure that the quality management system and quality&nbsp;plan supports current quality management strategy themes, corporate objectives and industry&nbsp;requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Requirements:</strong></p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences is required.</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>3 – 5 years experience in pharmaceutical industry.</li></ul><p>Skills Required:</p><ul><li>Understanding of the overall business needs and objectives</li><li>Expertise in contemporary tools to meet current and advancing cGMP requirements.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Direct experience hosting and leading the preparation, management, and follow-up relating to&nbsp;FDA and HPFBI inspections.</li><li>Ability to multi-task and prioritize.</li><li>Ability to respond quickly and to a changing regulatory environment.</li></ul><p>Desired Attributes:</p><ul><li>Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)</li><li>Works cooperatively in teams, communicates clearly and has effective listening skills</li><li>Ability to effectively work independently as required and complete daily activities according to work&nbsp;schedule</li><li>Demonstrates trustworthiness by being honest, dependable, and reliable</li><li>Ability to operate in a respectful and professional manner at all times</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please submit all resumes to: hfly@accucaps.com</p><p>In the subject line please reference: QAA/Strathroy</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 973 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:31:05 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/accucaps-industries-quality-assurance-associate <p>Accucaps Industries Strathroy, Ontario (www.accucaps.com)</p><p>Accucaps Industries is a highly specialized contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and nutritionalproducts servicing healthcare and consumer product marketers globally. We attribute our success to our&nbsp;most important assets - our people.</p><p>We are continually seeking applicants for positions in Production, Quality, and Engineering. Accucaps&nbsp;Industries believes in making long-term investments in our people who are developing their careers with&nbsp;us. We offer a challenging, fast paced, rewarding, entrepreneurial environment and in return we provide&nbsp;you an opportunity to grow your career. Our standards are basic: strong customer focus, innovation and&nbsp;superior quality standards.</p><p>If you are seeking employment in an environment that promotes success through accountability,&nbsp;empowerment, integrity, trust and growth, then we invite you to be a part of the best in the industry.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Quality Assurance Associate</strong></p><p>Continental schedule (continental days at first but could turn to nights as well)</p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>Creates a culture of quality compliance and continuous improvement, which meets the government,&nbsp;customer and business requirements. The focus is on prevention rather then detection of quality issues.</p><p>The role includes the final product audit for product release, coaching and training operators and&nbsp;supervisors on proper documentation practices and cGMP requirements. Participates in special projects as&nbsp;required in other areas of Quality and Compliance.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Performs in-process document auditing and product quality checks in production and ensures all issues&nbsp;are communicated to production employees, production management and QA management.</li><li>Performs Final Release auditing of batch documentation ensure all product has been manufactured in&nbsp;compliance with cGMP’s and SOP’s. This includes performing all duties required to release the final&nbsp;product.</li><li>Assists in the investigation of manufacturing issues and manufacturing deviations as reported by the&nbsp;production departments which includes completing quality checks as required.</li><li>Performs compliance audits in all production departments and prepares result reports for&nbsp;product and QA management. Follows up on outstanding corrective actions from the audits to ensure&nbsp;timely completion of the action.</li><li>Acts as QA representative on shift in decision-making and issue resolution, escalating serious issues to&nbsp;production management and QA management as required.</li><li>Coaching and training operators and supervisors on cGMP practices.</li><li>Performs sampling for the Environmental Microbial Monitoring program.</li><li>Assists in the writing and organization of SOP’s</li><li>Responsible for the filing, archiving and review of Quality documents</li><li>Participates in special projects as required in other areas of Quality and Compliance.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Requirements:</strong></p><p>Qualifications/Skills</p><ul><li>University Degree in Life Science required (Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred)</li><li>Minimum 2 years related experience desired</li><li>Advanced computer skills in MS Excel and Word</li><li>Strong analytical skills</li><li>Extremely detailed oriented</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills – verbal and written</li><li>Able to work independently with minimal supervision</li></ul><p>Desired Attributes:</p><ul><li>Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)</li><li>Works cooperatively in teams, communicates clearly and has effective listening skills</li><li>Ability to effectively work independently as required and complete daily activities according to work&nbsp;schedule</li><li>Demonstrates trustworthiness by being honest, dependable, and reliable</li><li>Ability to operate in a respectful and professional manner at all times</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please submit all resumes to: hfly@accucaps.com</p><p>In the subject line please reference: QAA/Strathroy</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>www.accucaps.com</p> 972 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:22:55 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/accucaps-industries-packaging-supervisor <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Accucaps Industries Strathroy, Ontario (www.accucaps.com)</p><p>Accucaps Industries is a highly specialized contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and nutritional&nbsp;products servicing healthcare and consumer product marketers globally. We attribute our success to our&nbsp;most important assets - our people.</p><p>We are continually seeking applicants for positions in Production, Quality and Engineering. Accucaps&nbsp;Industries believes in making long-term investments in our people who are developing their careers with&nbsp;us. We offer a challenging, fast paced, rewarding, entrepreneurial environment and in return we provide&nbsp;you an opportunity to grow your career. Our standards are basic: strong customer focus, innovation and&nbsp;superior quality standards.</p><p>If you are seeking employment in an environment that promotes success through accountability,&nbsp;empowerment, integrity, trust and growth, then we invite you to be a part of the best in the industry.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Packaging Supervisor – Full Time</strong></p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Packaging Manager this position is accountable for leading and coaching a production&nbsp;team and ensuring the efficient operation of manufacturing to meet and exceed organizational objectives&nbsp;related to performance, quality and customer requirements.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Meet daily production objectives and manage each shift with respect to production efficiencies,&nbsp;effectively utilizing corporate resources, labor, equipment and materials</li><li>Supervise a team of hourly employees involving a high level of interaction with team members</li><li>Meet daily and long-term safety, quality, efficiency, and cost objectives</li><li>Ensure regulatory compliance with respect to GMP and ensure compliance with respect to&nbsp;Company SOP’s (Standard Operation Procedures)</li><li>Ensure the implementation of quality procedures, health and safety initiatives and promote&nbsp;productivity improvements</li><li>Resolve technical problems that arise and coordinate line changeovers</li><li>Maintains safety, health and environmental procedures. Identifies, investigates, corrects and&nbsp;documents potential environmental and safety problems</li><li>Tracks metrics around cost, compliance and efficiency and recommends measures to improve&nbsp;productivity and product quality</li><li>Schedule resources including manpower, machinery and materials to meet or exceed budget&nbsp;requirements</li><li>Investigates and documents non-conformances leading to identify the root cause and then&nbsp;assigning and implementing an effective corrective action</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Degree required or&nbsp;Certificate or other formal qualification awarded based on completion of a course in a Life&nbsp;Sciences related field</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>3+ years of relevant practical experience in a supervisory role</li></ul><p>Skills Required:</p><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills</li><li>Strong problem solving and analytical skills</li><li>Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred</li></ul><p>Desired Attributes:</p><ul><li>Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)</li><li>Works cooperatively in teams, communicates clearly and has effective listening skills</li><li>Ability to effectively work independently as required and complete daily activities according to work&nbsp;schedule</li><li>Demonstrates trustworthiness by being honest, dependable, and reliable</li><li>Ability to operate in a respectful and professional manner at all times</li></ul><p>Please submit all resumes to: hfly@accucaps.com</p><p>In the subject line please reference: PackagingSupStrathroy</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 971 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:58:11 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/finance-p2p-6 <p><strong>Topic: Tax &amp; Accounting Update</strong></p><div class="product-body"><p>In the arena of finance, the rules are constantly changing, requiring today's financial managers to explore the latest ideas and concepts, gain new perspectives on traditional business practices, and obtain hands-on experience with the most current tools to help their organizations gain an advantage. </p> 605 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:57:46 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/5-tips-creating-brag-worthy-stories <p>&nbsp;</p><p>You’ve got great stories to tell, you just need to dig a little. Answering the “5 Ws” is a trick journalists have&nbsp;used for ages. These questions can help focus your ideas and create stories that connect with audiences&nbsp;who matter most.</p><p>1. Who needs to hear my story? Newcomers entering the workforce, key sales prospects, Venture&nbsp;Capitalists, Dragon’s Den? Joe Public doesn’t cut it. Get specific and write down everything you know about&nbsp;them: age, gender, location, where they get news and information, likes and dislikes, from TV shows and&nbsp;Internet sites to music, clothes, leisure activities, coffee. Tim’s, Starbucks or Red Roaster? It’s ok to have&nbsp;different audiences with different characteristics. Customize your story to target each of them.</p><p>2. What is my story about? – Good stories are personal, timely, innovative, provocative, relevant, visual&nbsp;(photo or video) or local. One or all of the above. Few people want to hear about your 25th anniversary. But,&nbsp;they might be interested if you’re also opening a new eco-friendly building and adopting the local women’s&nbsp;shelter as your charity of choice.</p><p>3. When do I want my story out there? – Every story has a time. Are you launching a new video game&nbsp;or toy for Christmas? Start pitching the media after Halloween. Is your sector already in the news? Follow&nbsp;up with the reporter or blogger and offer a new angle. Is the rumour mill telling your story for you? That’s a&nbsp;good reason to act now. Keep deadlines in mind: Business London needs your pitch early in the month for&nbsp;next month’s issue. The Free Press needs it by 4:00 p.m. ‘A’ TV by 5 p.m. Trade publications, blogs and&nbsp;newsletters all have their own deadlines. Call and ask. Summer and January tend to be slow news times&nbsp;and can be a good opportunity for feature stories.</p><p>4. Where do I want my story to appear? – It’s not all about the newspaper anymore. Customize your story&nbsp;for the channel(s) your audience tunes in to. Are they on Twitter or Facebook or both? Do they read the&nbsp;Free Press? Paper or online? How about radio? Which bloggers do they trust? Once you know when you&nbsp;want to send it, craft your story for the medium. The end product might look like a media release, blog, tweet&nbsp;or enews.</p><p>5. Why should I care? – Good question, and one your audience will certainly ask. Always have a good&nbsp;reason to put your story out there. Are you trying to increase sales? Engage employees? Build awareness&nbsp;in the community about your company or product? You have your selfish motivations but if you want people&nbsp;to pay attention, you need to tap into theirs. Can your product or service solve a problem? Make people feel&nbsp;younger, more beautiful, popular? Tap into their deeper desire to make the world a better place?</p><p>Bonus tip: How can I be successful? – Make it easy for the media by giving them a great story, quotable&nbsp;people and something visual (photo or video). Follow up, follow up, follow up. Build relationships with&nbsp;specific reporters (traditional and social) and follow them in the paper, radio, TV or Twitter. Be honest. Ask&nbsp;what they look for in a story. Leverage your coverage, mentions or re-Tweets: share them with key sales&nbsp;prospects, Venture Capitalists, your employees, and of course, your Mom.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 968 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:53:05 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ministry-economic-development-and-trade-announces-investment-ta-member-digital-extremes <p>An exciting new investment by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade will help grow TechAlliance member <a href="http://www.digitalextremes.com/" target="_blank">Digital Extremes</a> both attracting and retaining talent in our community.</p><p>Check out the Ministry of Economic Developmenty and Trade press release below.</p><hr /><p><strong>Digital Extremes Plays To Win In Ontario</strong><br />McGuinty Government Helps Create 30 New Jobs, Protect 53 Jobs In London</p><p>NEWS - April 15, 2011<br /><br />Ontario is turning the corner and helping a London-based video game studio create 30 new jobs and protect 53 existing jobs, with more than 120 people currently working at the studio.<br /><br />Digital Extremes is developing a “3D Evolution Game Engine” that automates programming work required to create a new 3D video game. The technology will reduce the time and cost involved in bringing new games to market, helping Digital Extremes grow its business and<br />making Ontario’s digital media sector more competitive.<br /><br />Partnering with local business is a key component of the plan laid out in Ontario’s 2011 Budget — Turning the Corner, to create and support 10,000 new and existing jobs for Ontario families and strengthen local economies.</p><p><strong>Quotes</strong></p><p>“As Ontario continues to turn the corner, our province has a terrific story to tell as a place to develop video games: a vibrant supply of top-notch talent, targeted digital media and R&amp;D tax credits, strong ties with the film industry, and a proactive approach to supporting the industry.”<br />— Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development and Trade<br /><br />“We’re helping a London-based success story like Digital Extremes move to the next level and create jobs in the fast-growing video game sector which employs more than 16,000 Ontarians.”<br />— Khalil Ramal, MPP for London-Fanshawe<br /><br />“We believe the 3D Evolution Game Engine we’re developing here in London will provide an enhanced platform allowing other videogame developers to fully leverage the creative talents of their teams. This investment signals an exciting new phase for our company.”<br />—Michael Schmalz, President, Digital Extremes</p><p><strong>Quick Facts</strong></p><ul><li>Digital Extremes is investing nearly $36 million in the project, including a $2.5-million grant from the province. </li><li>The company was the co-creator of Epic’s award winning Unreal franchise and has recently worked on THQ’s Homefront and 2K Game’s BioShock franchise.</li><li>Digital Extremes’ original game, Dark Sector was released in 2008, selling more than one million copies. </li><li>Ontario is home to about 1,000 interactive digital media companies that contribute almost $1.5 billion annually to Ontario's economy and employ around <a href="http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2011/04/ontario-digital-media-innovation-creates-16000-jobs.html" target="_blank">16,000 people</a>.</li><li>The <a href="http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/credit/oidmtc/" target="_blank">Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit</a> was valued at close to $20 million in 2009-10. </li><li>So far, Ontario has recovered 93 per cent of the jobs lost in the recession. </li><li>As a result of the tax changes implemented in Ontario, taxes on business investment were cut in half, making Ontario more competitive and encouraging business growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Learn More</strong></p><ul><li>See how <a href="http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ontariobudgets/2011/" target="_blank">Ontario's Budget 2011</a> is supporting job creation and helping the province's economy to turn the corner.</li><li>Read about Ontario's <a href="http://www.sse.gov.on.ca/medt/investinontario/Documents/English/DigitalGaming.pdf" target="_blank">digital gaming industry</a>.</li><li>Creative? Consider taking interactive <a href="http://www.sse.gov.on.ca/medt/investinontario/Documents/English/DigitalGaming.pdf" target="_blank">digital media courses</a>.</li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ontarionewsroom">Watch Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II</a> as she experiences made in Ontario technology during her 2010 tour of Pinewood Studios in Toronto.</li><li>Find out more about the <a href="http://www.omdc.on.ca/site11.aspx" target="_blank">Ontario Media Development Corporation</a>.</li></ul><p>Tim Weber, Minister’s Office, 416-325-4520<br />Neil Trotter, Communications Branch, 416-325-6716<br /><a href="ontario.ca/economy-news" target="_blank">ontario.ca/economy-news</a><br />Disponible en français</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 967 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:08:41 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/antic-entertainment-systems-operations-manager-itcloud <p><p>Wanted: Systems Operations Manager,&nbsp;IT/Cloud</p><p>Antic Entertainment is looking for a highly motivated, passionate and ambitious Systems Operations&nbsp;Manager to administer and maintain our system operations for our games and support the in-house&nbsp;development team.</p><p>The chosen candidate will be part of a tightly knit team of veteran game developers who are pushing the&nbsp;boundaries in the latest frontier of gaming: browser games!</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Manage the day-to-day operations and maintenance of Antic’s server infrastructure to ensure&nbsp;smooth 24×7 operation of our live and in-development titles</li><li>Contribute to the high-level system design and capacity planning across development, staging&nbsp;and production environments</li><li>Use cutting edge methods and technology to identify and solve problems related to performance,&nbsp;scalability, reliability, and availability</li><li>Develop prototypes and evaluations of new infrastructure builds in preparation for&nbsp;</li><li>Support day-to-day operations around the office</li></ul><p>We need you to have:</p><ul><li>At least 3 years of experience administering primarily Linux based machines</li><li>Intimately familiar with either CentOS, RHEL or Ubuntu</li><li>Awesome at scripting (definitely bash, php would be good too)</li><li>Hands on experience in deploying secure servers and networks</li><li>Familiarity with large scale infrastructures in the cloud (For example Amazon, Azure, Rackspace,&nbsp;etc)</li><li>Knowledge in Windows administration from XP to 7</li><li>Demonstrated proficiency communicating with developers and management</li><li>Be able to take a part a computer (desktop and server) and put it back together in no time flat,&nbsp;without any “extra” parts leftover</li></ul><p>We hope you have:</p><ul><li>A sense of humour that appreciates the BOFH archives</li><li>SQL performance tuning and replication experience, ideally in&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Amazon AWS Cloud Service, specifically EC2</li><li>Experience with VMWare</li><li>A programming background</li><li>LOVE to play video/computer games</li></ul><p>Compensation is to be determined based on experience. Applicant must be able to relocate to London,&nbsp;Ontario. Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@anticentertainment.com with the subject&nbsp;line: “Application for Systems Operations Manager”</p></p> 965 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:58:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sanofi-aventis-biotalent-challenge-awards-dinner-0 <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#323232">Attend the SABC Awards Dinner and celebrate the achievements of this year's exceptional student participants.<br /><br />Register today for your ticket to the SABC Awards Dinner, taking place from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on April 21, 2011. Tickets are $30. Reserve your tickets before Wednesday, April 14!</font></p> 956 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:46:33 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ilookabout-software-developer <p>&nbsp;</p><p>iLOOKABOUT is an innovative geo-spatial imaging company serving commercial enterprise in North American and Europe. We provide image capture of the real world to create and support real estate oriented decision systems for the Real Estate, Insurance, Mortgage, Municipal, Utility and Assessment sectors. We are looking for smart, driven and innovative people to join our entrepreneurial team.</p><p>PROJECT RELATED COMPETENCIES</p><p>Solution Development and Delivery</p><ul><li>Provides technical input and direction when necessary for the development, design, and systems integration of web based software projects</li><li>Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to produce software releases for an increasing customer install base</li><li>Capable of completing software products to “consumer level” of craft and finish</li><li>Contributes to work culture of development staff by example, management, review, and mentorship</li><li>Easily recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions</li></ul><p>Technical Effort Management</p><ul><li>Creates and executes development plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements</li><li>Keeps project manager well informed of status of development effort</li><li>Owns the development life cycle and manages project’s technical risk</li><li>Communicates and enforces coding standards and development processes</li><li>Manages technical resources within budget and project schedule</li><li>Consistently delivers high-quality software to internal and external users and clients</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>CORE COMPETENCIES</p><p>Technical Expertise</p><ul><li>Possesses University education in Computer Engineering or related field</li><li>Expertise in C#, WPF, Silverlight, SQL, Web services and the Microsoft suite</li><li>GIS experience is a big plus</li><li>Understands software release life cycle</li><li>Understands complex database concepts and effectively employs different database design techniques</li><li>Possesses work experience with more than one relational database management system</li><li>Understands Object Oriented concepts and consistently applies them in technical implementations</li><li>Understands the inner working of the various programming languages</li><li>Possesses significant knowledge of client/server and Internet systems architectures</li><li>Has strong understanding of browser / client compatibility issues</li></ul><p>Communication</p><ul><li>Keeps development team well informed of changes within the organization</li><li>Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations</li><li>Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion</li><li>Maintains professional standards for both internal and external electronic communications</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES</p><p>Leadership</p><ul><li>A contributor to organizational culture, models exemplary behaviour</li><li>Passionate about solutions, curious about new technology, and shares information well with others</li><li>Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence</li><li>Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change</li></ul><p>Teamwork</p><ul><li>Facilitates effective team building though effective contributions</li><li>Acknowledges and appreciates other team members</li><li>Effectively utilizes resources and is supportive of each team member</li><li>Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members</li></ul><p>Client Management</p><ul><li>Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties</li><li>Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and product enhancements</li><li>Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships</li><li>Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, systems and objectives</li></ul><p>Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hr@ilookabout.com. &nbsp; iLOOKABOUT provides competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 952 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:35:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/mars-market-insights-new-models-innovation-life-sciences <p>Increasing costs and decreased productivity have hampered growth and investment in the global life sciences and health-care sector. The open-innovation approach embraced by many industries could transform the way biotech and health-care companies innovate—bringing products and services to market quickly and efficiently.</p><p>What does this mean for business and consumers in Ontario?</p> 951 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:41:33 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/social-innovation-series-best-practices-social-tech-social-change <p>Examine how organizations and social change-makers plug into social media and Web 2.0. Want to double your donor list, co-create content or unleash a viral cause campaign? Learn how (and more) as these speakers explore different aspects of “social change 2.0.”</p><p>Matt Thompson will discuss social technology with regard to advocacy and social movements.&nbsp;</p><p>Kirstin Beardsley will highlight where social technology and fundraising intersect—and how non-profits can engage their constituents, work on their mission and inspire philanthropy.&nbsp;</p> 950 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:09:23 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-initiates-key-experiments-response-coti-2-licensing-discussions <p>&nbsp;</p><p>London, Ontario (April 12, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)&nbsp;announced today that in response to meaningful scientific and business feedback from prospective&nbsp;partners the Company has initiated an experimental program designed to optimize the licensing value of&nbsp;the Company’s novel lead oncology drug candidate, COTI-2.</p><p>Engaged in an aggressive marketing program for the out-licensing of COTI-2, Company representatives&nbsp;have attended international pharmaceutical partnering events and scientific conferences, and held on-site meetings at the head offices of several global pharmaceutical companies. As a result of these in-depth scientific and business meetings, the Company identified three scientific experiments that address&nbsp;risk reduction points common to prospective partners. The three milestone studies to be completed&nbsp;are:</p><ol><li>A pharmacodynamic xenograft study designed to confirm that Akt/Akt2 is a target for COTI-2 in&nbsp;the intact organism with a human tumour that produces increased amounts of Akt.</li><li>The completion of an optimal oral formulation for COTI-2 that can be used for Investigational&nbsp;New Drug (IND) enabling experiments and Phase 1.</li><li>An IND enabling 28 day/acute toxicity study in two animal species using the optimally&nbsp;formulated COTI-2.</li></ol><p>As announced previously, the cumulative scientific in vitro and animal data strongly support a conclusion&nbsp;that the protein(s) Akt/Akt2 are important cellular targets for COTI-2 in many types of cancer cells. The&nbsp;first study noted above is designed to demonstrate a clear pharmacodynamic relationship between&nbsp;blood levels of orally administered COTI-2 and the level of phosphorylated or active Akt/Akt2 in the tumours from COTI-2 treated animals compared with control animals. Given the importance of this&nbsp;confirmatory data to our potential partners, a series of animal experiments are currently underway at a&nbsp;prominent Canadian cancer research laboratory.</p><p>Results confirming a significant relationship between blood levels of COTI-2 and reduced levels of&nbsp;phosphorylated Akt/Akt2 in tumour tissues relative to observed tumour growth inhibition would&nbsp;represent powerful confirmatory evidence that Akt/Akt2 are cellular targets for COTI-2 in susceptible&nbsp;cancer cells. This new data will be important to potential licensing partners because it can provide&nbsp;insight into target selectivity, identify potential off target toxicities and suggest a clinical development&nbsp;strategy.</p><p>“We are pleased to begin the process of addressing these three risk reduction issues that have been&nbsp;identified in our discussions with several potential COTI-2 licensing partners,” said Dr. Wayne Danter,&nbsp;President and CEO of COTI. “While the important pharmacodynamic animal experiments are underway,&nbsp;our efforts to optimize the oral formulation of COTI-2 are intensifying and the two species acute toxicity&nbsp;IND enabling experiments will begin once the optimal COTI-2 oral formulation has been validated. The&nbsp;successful completion of these three developmental milestones is central to achieving a licensing deal&nbsp;for COTI-2.”</p><p>The data generated from these experiments will be shared with prospective partners at upcoming&nbsp;partnering conferences and on-site meetings.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 949 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:29:56 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/aml-communications-one-canadas-best-workplaces <p>AML Communications has been named one of Canada's <a href="http://www.greatplacetowork.ca/best/list-ca.htm" target="_blank">best workplaces</a> according to the Great Place to Work Institute. The designation is based on an extensive survey completed by random employees and a review of the organization's culture. AML is a Rogers Authorized Dealer started in Nova Scotia, with locations throughout the Maritimes and Southwestern Ontario.</p><p>Source: <a href="http://www.burnsidenews.com/News/2011-04-11/article-2418042/AML-Communications-recognized-as-a-%26lsquo%3BGreat-Place-to-Work%26rsquo%3B/1" target="_blank">Burnside News</a></p> 948 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:13:08 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/accucaps-production-and-packaging-machine-operators-job-fair <p>&nbsp;</p><p>JOB FAIR</p><p>Accucaps is a Soft Gel Pharmaceutical, Health and Nutritional Research and Manufacturing Company.</p><p>ACCUCAPS – STRATHROY OPERATIONS IS HAVING A JOB FAIR</p><p>Production and Packaging Machine Operators</p><p>THURSDAY APRIL 14, 2011</p><p>9:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.</p><p>Location: &nbsp;Best Western Stoneridge Inn (519 652-6022)</p><p>Accucaps is GROWING and looking to add key talent to our team. &nbsp; As the organization moves through exciting growth we are looking for individuals to join our Production teams.</p><p>We are currently recruiting for Production and Packaging Machine Operators.</p><p>Our requirements can be seen on our postings right here on Knighthunter.com but our minimum requirements for these exciting roles are: &nbsp;High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, 2 years of experience operating production equipment, experience in a cGMP or regulated work facility (Pharmaceutical and Food/Beverage would be an asset), knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures and knowledge of First Aid and CPR would be an asset.&nbsp;</p><p>Please bring a copy of your resume with you. Our team looks forward to meeting you next Thursday.</p><p>Location of Job Fair</p><p>Best Western Stoneridge Inn &amp; Conference Centre<br />(519 652-6022)<br />http://www.stoneridgeinn.com/hotelinformation/<br />6675 Burtwistle Lane&nbsp;<br />London, Ontario N6L 1H5<br />Canada</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 947 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:06:55 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/accucaps-research-scientist <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="0" color="#000000"></font></p><p id="title" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Title</strong>:&nbsp;Research scientist, chemistry (Product Innovation Chemist)</p><p id="termOfEmployment" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Terms of Employment</strong>:&nbsp;Temporary, Full Time, Day</p><p id="salary" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Salary</strong>:&nbsp;To be negotiated</p><p id="anticipatedStartDate" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Anticipated Start Date</strong>:&nbsp;2011/05/01</p><p id="location" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Location</strong>:&nbsp;Windsor, Ontario (1 vacancy)</p><div id="skillRequirements" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Skill Requirements</strong>:<br /><br /><div class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-left: 18px;"><strong>Education</strong>:&nbsp;Completion of university</div><br /><div class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-left: 18px;"><strong>Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)</strong>:&nbsp;Not applicable</div><br /><div class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-left: 18px;"><strong>Experience</strong>:&nbsp;7 months to less than 1 year</div><br /><div class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-left: 18px;"><strong>Languages</strong>:&nbsp;Speak English, Read English, Write English</div><br /><div class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-left: 18px;"><strong>Type of Work Experience</strong>:&nbsp;Theoretical or basic research, Applied industrial research, Manufacturing or production, Product or process development, Quality assurance or control, Regulatory investigation</div><br /><div class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-left: 18px;"><strong>Areas of Specialization</strong>:&nbsp;Biotechnology, Biochemistry or biological chemistry, Medicinal chemistry, Chemical engineering</div><br /><div class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-left: 18px;"><strong>Manufacturing Sector Experience</strong>:&nbsp;Pharmaceuticals and medicines</div><br /><div class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-left: 18px;"><strong>Industrial Processes and Products Experience</strong>:&nbsp;Quality assurance and control, Products development</div><br /><div class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-left: 18px;"><strong>Project and Personnel Management Skills</strong>:&nbsp;Manage research projects, Multidisciplinary projects co-ordination, Preparing or evaluating technical proposals, Technical writing and article authoring, Supervise laboratory technical personnel</div><br /><div class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-left: 18px;"><strong>Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities</strong>:&nbsp;Attention to detail</div><br /><div class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-left: 18px;"><strong>Essential Skills</strong>:&nbsp;Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning</div><br /><p class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-left: 18px;"><strong>Other Information</strong>:&nbsp;Soft gel technologies and pharmaceutics particularly raw material evaluation capsule technologies, proof of concept bench testing of new formulations documentation and manufacturing technologies.</p></div><p id="employer" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Employer</strong>:&nbsp;Accucaps Industries Limited</p><div id="howToApply" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How to Apply:</div><div id="applyContact" class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-left: 18px;"><div id="byMail_en" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By Mail:<div id="sourceEmployerInfo_en" class="indent1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-left: 18px;">2125 Ambassador Drive<br />Windsor, Ontario<br />N9C 3R5</div></div><div id="emailApplication_en" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By E-mail:&nbsp;resumes@accucaps.com</div></div><p>&nbsp;</p> 946 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:48:10 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/primus-acquires-unlimitel-inc <p><p>Toronto, April 7, 2011 - Primus Business Services, a division of Primus Canada Inc., today announced it has acquired Unlimitel Inc. Primus Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Primus Telecommunications Group Inc. (PTGi) -- OTCBB: PMUG.</p><p>Unlimitel Inc., in business since 1997, is a technological leader in the area of VoIP and SIP-based products, providing cost-effective retail SIP solutions to business customers across Canada. Unlimitel and Primus have been technology partners for a number of years and will now offer the combined customer base access to additional product offerings and a greater service reach.</p><p>"We are very excited about the prospects ahead as we blend the considerable talents and technology of Primus Business Services and Unlimitel Inc.," says AJ Byers, Executive Vice President of Business Services at Primus Canada. "This acquisition aligns with our promise of delivering quality products and services that are reliable, cost-effective and meet the needs of our customers. The bringing together of Primus and Unlimitel complements our SIP strategy and bolsters our portfolio of VoIP solutions, particularly within the fast growing Asterisk customer base."</p><p>"The acquisition by Primus Business Services will enhance Unlimitel's services and level of expertise," says Byers. "Primus' proven track record of providing unsurpassed quality and service to its customers will only strengthen our offering. Our customers will now benefit from new product and service initiatives, as well as an expanded service area."</p><p>The acquisition will expand Primus' market reach and network footprint to other regions of the country, with a stronger focus in Quebec. Unlimitel Inc. will continue to run as a separate entity of Primus Business Services under the direction of Stephan Monette. The acquisition was completed as of the beginning of March.</p></p> 944 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:12:21 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/procom-services-project-manager <p><p>Project Manager</p><p>Location: &nbsp;London<br />Job Number: &nbsp;152626<br />Job Terms: &nbsp;6 months<br />Job Description<br />Position: Project Manager (Junior/Intermediate Level)</p><p>Mandatory Skills: &nbsp;3+ years in project management including proven leadership skills and experience managing IT projects. Full life cycle development experience. Experience with proven project methodology tools. PMI or ITIL certification. Expertise in MS Project, Excel, Visio and Powerpoint.</p><p>Location: London, Ontario<br />Duration: 6 months<br />Rate: Negotiable<br />Start Date: &nbsp;April 18, 2011</p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>On behalf of our large financial services client PROCOM is &nbsp;looking for a Jr. PM to manage a variety of small projects or a mid size project on their own. They will be working with developers and testers. Candidates with working experience with US Integration, Wealth or Compliance will be given preference over all others.</p><p>The successful candidate will lead a team in high level research and analysis of business requirements, detailed design specification, program code development, testing and deployment of small to medium complexity projects.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key accountabilities are:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the day to day development and support activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Creation of detailed project plans as required including delivery of the applicable SDLC and PMLC documents.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with the delivery and support teams to deliver solutions to the business partner and meet the approved scope/cost/schedule/quality for the project.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide effective and timely communications to the business partner, key stakeholders and the project team.&nbsp;</li><li>Status reporting, project change control, continual risk/issue assessment/ management, and escalation/resolution are essential.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with the management team to manage the overall project portfolio and challenges facing the team and participate in the development of strategy to address gaps.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage a team that consists of IT specialists and developers.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>PROCOM SERVICES A leading provider of IT services in North America, PROCOM and PROCOM SERVICES currently have more than 4200 consultants on assignment and place hundreds of people in permanent positions annually. For over 30 years, we have been finding high-quality jobs for our candidates. Our policies of maintaining open communication with both clients and candidates consistently make us the IT Firm of Choice.</p><p>We would like to thank you for your interest. Please note that all submissions will be assessed and all applicants will receive a follow up within 2 business days.</p><p>Apply for this position through the <a href="https://www.procom.ca/JobDetail.aspx?JobID=152626" target="_blank">Procom website</a>.</p></p> 943 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:25:17 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/green-energy-agriculture-bio-science-career-fair <p>The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board will be hosting a Green Energy, Agriculture &amp; Bio-Science Fair on April 13-14 at Clearwater Arena in Sarnia, Ontario. This Career Fair will showcase the diverse career options in green energy, agriculture and bio-science. The two-day event is expected to attract about 5,000 visitors, including students from grades 7 to 12 and Second Career students, as well as under and unemployed individuals in the region.</p><p style="text-align: justify; "><strong>Where</strong>:&nbsp;Clearwater Arena, Sarnia, Ontario</p> 939 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:58:19 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ant-firm-atop-game-testing-colony <p><a href="http://www.metronews.ca/london/local/article/825663--ant-firm-atop-the-game-testing-colony" target="_blank">Metro</a>, the free daily newspaper, profiled TechAlliance members The Ant Firm, following their success in Venture London Business Competition, including a look at what a video game testing company does:</p><p>“In a nutshell, we test video games and we find bugs,” said co-owner Hayley Patterson. But it’s not that simple, and it’s not always fun.</p><p>Source: <a href="http://www.metronews.ca/london/local/article/825663--ant-firm-atop-the-game-testing-colony">Metro</a></p> 942 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:12:37 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/amt-announces-canadian-partner-ctar-corporation-distribute-motorola-mobility%E2%80%99s-passive-optical-lan-s <p><p>TORONTO, ONTARIO. April 8, 2011 –AMT (Advanced Media Technologies) today announces the availability of&nbsp;Motorola Mobility’s passive optical LAN (POL) solution through its Canadian Partner, CTAR Corporation. POL&nbsp;provides a high-performance, reliable and secure enterprise network for IP voice, data and video. Based on&nbsp;Motorola’s proven passive optical network (PON) technology, Motorola’s POL solution provides significant capital&nbsp;and operational cost savings over traditional enterprise network solutions.</p><p>POL is a next generation enterprise LAN solution developed by Motorola that eliminates the need for large amounts&nbsp;of copper wiring, multiple distribution closets and related power and cooling systems. Ideal for enterprise and&nbsp;campus environments, large corporate users and customers requiring large amounts of bandwidth, POL replaces&nbsp;existing LAN connections with a single high capacity fiber optic cable designed to connect the end user directly to&nbsp;the data center. Derived from carrier grade passive optical networking technology, POL helps end users realize&nbsp;substantial CAPEX and OPEX savings while taking significant steps towards becoming a more green enterprise.</p><p>“POL represents a move towards green technology creating a high performance and energy efficient system.”&nbsp;said Tina Gokstorp, president of CTAR Corporation. ”This eliminates the need for distribution closets, routers,&nbsp;cooling and battery backup systems required in traditional LAN systems today.” Over the next few months, CTAR&nbsp;in partnership with AMT and Motorola will be holding information sessions in Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver&nbsp;to demonstrate this new disruptive LAN technology and its design benefits to IT industry decision makers and&nbsp;professionals.</p><p>“AMT is excited to be working with CTAR to bring Motorola’s POL product to the Canadian market. Canadian&nbsp;businesses will now have an eco-friendly alternative to traditional copper based network solutions that can provide&nbsp;a significant savings in CAPEX and OPEX budgets,” said Dave Swan, Manager of POL Deployment (Global) at&nbsp;Advanced Media Technologies.</p><p>“For those companies looking to drive real cost out of IT operations, PON offers a better total cost of ownership&nbsp;proposition compared to traditional LAN architectures,” said Joe Cozzolino, senior vice president and general&nbsp;manager, Network Infrastructure, Motorola Mobility. “We are very pleased to be able to offer our innovative POL&nbsp;solution to the Canadian Marketplace through CTAR Corporation.”</p></p> 941 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:47:13 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/funding-support-renix-inc-commercialization-innovative-uninterrupted-ion-exchange-technology <p><p>London, ON – Renix Inc., a London-based organization commercializing the world´s first&nbsp;uninterrupted continuous ion exchange technology, has announced that it has raised $650,000 in&nbsp;start-up investment funding. With the support of the investors at this stage, Renix will build the first&nbsp;industrial pilot unit, and support the commercial launch of this innovative separation processing&nbsp;technology. The investors in this round include Sustainable Chemistry Alliance, the Ontario Centres&nbsp;of Excellence, and the Southwestern Ontario Angel Group.</p><p>Murray McLaughlin, CEO of Sustainable Chemistry Alliance said “SCA is proud to be a lead investor&nbsp;in Renix, a spin out from The University of Western Ontario. Renix has developed a game changing&nbsp;technology that will make agri-based chemical processing more efficient and environmentally&nbsp;responsible.”</p><p>Renix (www.renix.ca) was formed to commercialize platform technology developed at The University&nbsp;of Western Ontario (Western) and started commercialization efforts in late 2009 in London, ON. The&nbsp;company is inspired to use new technology to purify valuable materials and to de-contaminate&nbsp;products and waste streams. The technology is used to treat many of the products and materials we&nbsp;use every day - from the food we eat and the beverages we drink, to the resources we use and the&nbsp;water we release into our environment.</p><p>“SWOAG investors are excited about this opportunity, not only with the technology and its benefits&nbsp;to industrial processors, but also with the people in this organization,” says Carmen Gicante, Managing&nbsp;Director, Southwestern Ontario Angel Group. “This investment will not only contribute to economic&nbsp;growth and wealth creation, but also create high tech industrial jobs in London.”</p><p>With a major processing technology such as ion exchange, the ability to offer clients the option to see&nbsp;and test the system in a pilot scale unit is essential to its adoption by industry. "The backing of this&nbsp;group of investors, with such strong chemical and processing experience, is an excellent opportunity&nbsp;for Renix to take our technology into industrial applications,” commented Christine Haas, CEO of&nbsp;Renix. “This investment will help us realize our goal to combine practical experience with advanced&nbsp;research and bring C.F.I.X. into processing facilities.”</p><p>C.F.I.X., Continuous Fluidized Ion Exchange, is a unique process for industrial ion exchange. A critical&nbsp;and often costly step in many manufacturing and industrial processing operations, ion exchange is&nbsp;often responsible for environmental protection, product quality, appearance, efficacy, and even safety.&nbsp;The technology developed at Western offers a fundamental change to the traditional use of ion&nbsp;exchange processes.</p><p>The C.F.I.X. system is based on the only existing uninterrupted ion exchange technology. Concurrent&nbsp;resin regeneration simultaneously eliminates off-line systems and their associated pumping, pulsing&nbsp;and valving equipment, breakthrough risk, and minimizes pre-clarification. For organizations that rely&nbsp;on ion exchange for their production processes, this type of pivotal change presents the opportunity&nbsp;to reduce environmental footprint, reduce the use of processing chemicals, and improve productivity;&nbsp;directly impacting their bottom-line.</p><p>Renix is appreciative of the collaborative efforts of the strong network of local partners that has&nbsp;supported the company’s creation and successful launch. The group includes WORLDiscoveries, the&nbsp;University of Western Ontario, the Stiller Centre for Technology Commercialization, The Research&nbsp;Park, TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation, as well as&nbsp;the Sustainable Chemistry Alliance, Ontario Centres of Excellence, and the Southwestern Ontario&nbsp;Angel Group.</p><p>“We are pleased to support Renix’s commercialization of this game-changing technology developed at&nbsp;the University of Western Ontario. Canada has a vast wealth of intellectual property within its&nbsp;institutions and these private-public partnerships provide us with a significant competitive&nbsp;advantage,” says Marc Castel, Director of Commercialization, Ontario Centres of Excellence.</p></p> 940 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:43:01 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-completes-financing <p>London, Ontario (April 7, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (TSX Venture: COT) (“COTI” or the&nbsp;“Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it completed the final tranche of its previously announced&nbsp;non‐brokered private placement offering today with the issuance of 2,187,500 units (the “Units”) at a&nbsp;price of $0.16 per Unit for gross proceeds of $350,000. &nbsp; Each Unit consisted of one common share and&nbsp;one warrant of the Corporation. Each warrant is exercisable into one common share of the Corporation&nbsp;at an exercise price of $0.30 per common share for a period of 18 months from the date of issue.</p><p>The Corporation paid finders' fees to arm's length third parties in connection with this tranche in the&nbsp;aggregate amount of $13,120 in cash and issued an aggregate of 82,000 compensation warrants. &nbsp;Each&nbsp;compensation warrant is exercisable into one common share of the Corporation for a period of 18&nbsp;months from the date of issue at an exercise price of $0.30 per share.</p><p>In aggregate, the Corporation raised gross proceeds from the offering of $1,654,400 through the sale of&nbsp;10,340,000 Units. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The common shares and warrants issued by the Corporation under the offering are subject to&nbsp;restrictions on resale in accordance with applicable securities laws and the policies of the TSX Venture&nbsp;Exchange. This restriction will expire on July 26, 2011 for the securities issued on the first closing and&nbsp;August 8, 2011 for those issued on the second closing. &nbsp;</p><p>The offering and finder's fees are subject to final regulatory approval. &nbsp;</p><p>“We are very pleased to have strengthened our balance sheet by completing this private placement,”&nbsp;said John Drake, Chairman of the Board. “We intend to move forward expeditiously to complete three&nbsp;specific experimental milestones for our lead compound, COTI‐2. The data generated from these&nbsp;experiments is intended to address risk reduction points identified by potential licensees. &nbsp;Consequently,&nbsp;this will be a key value building inflection point for the compound.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>In addition to the COTI‐2 testing, funds from the offering will be used by COTI to move its acute&nbsp;myelogenous leukemia project forward, for continued research and development of its drug candidate&nbsp;pipeline, for general corporate purposes and for working capital.</p> 938 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:24:50 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneurial-spirit-recognized-venture-london-business-competition-awards-0 <p><p><p><p>LONDON, ON -- Venture London, the city’s premier business plan competition,&nbsp;announced the winners of more than $45,000 in cash and business acceleration&nbsp;prizes at its awards presentation last night. The competition, established to&nbsp;encourage entrepreneurialism, recognizes new and proposed London-based&nbsp;businesses that have proven growth potential, marketability, profitability, viability&nbsp;and impact on the London economy.</p><p>The winner in the Existing Business (under two years) Category, taking the&nbsp;grand prize of $30,000 in cash and business acceleration prizes, is The Ant&nbsp;Firm a company that provides quality assurance services to the digital media&nbsp;industry. The Ant Firm is owned by Tonya Constant, Melanie Lagrou, and Hayley&nbsp;Patterson.</p><p>In the Planned Business Category, winning the grand prize of $18,000 in cash&nbsp;and prizes, is Entos Pharmaceuticals, founded by Dr. John Lewis and Jeff&nbsp;Skinner. Entos Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology development organization&nbsp;focused on identification and development of breakthrough therapeutics and&nbsp;therapeutic enabling devices. The remaining finalists – Hudson Entry and&nbsp;Automation; Riverpark Dental; New Ninjas and TecVana Corporation – each&nbsp;received $500 honorariums and $500 in furniture and design services from&nbsp;Lovers AtWork Office Furniture.</p><p>“We found the Venture London experience to be an extremely worthwhile&nbsp;endeavor as it forced us to look critically at our business plan and zero in on what&nbsp;needed tweaking, “ says Tonya Constant of The Ant Firm.</p><p>Thirty four complete business plans were submitted to this year's Venture&nbsp;London competition. The 2011 applicants represent a broad range of businesses&nbsp;from fields including gaming, industrial services, financial services, retail&nbsp;operations and medical devices.</p><p><strong>Venture London Business Competition</strong></p><p>The four-month, two-round Venture London business competition helps&nbsp;entrepreneurs and new businesses in London transform their business idea&nbsp;from a rough concept into a sound business plan. Supported by workshops and&nbsp;shaped by feedback from judges, entrepreneurs are exposed to a business&nbsp;development process that reinforces the notion that a solid business foundation&nbsp;is necessary to commercialize a great idea.</p><p>Venture London represents the collective effort of the London Economic&nbsp;Development Corporation, Small Business Centre, The Stiller Centre and&nbsp;TechAlliance. Gold sponsors include, Lovers AtWork, bizzmail, Lashbrook&nbsp;Marketing &amp; Public Relations, and Libro Financial Group.</p><p><strong>For more information about Venture London, please visit www.venturelondon.ca</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About the Winners and Finalists</strong></p><p><strong>Planned Business Category</strong></p><p>Entos Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology development organization focused on identification&nbsp;and development of breakthrough therapeutics and therapeutic enabling devices. At the&nbsp;core of Entos is the Fusogenix Intracellular Delivery System capable of drastically increasing&nbsp;the intracellular concentration of drugs. The vast potential of the Fusogenix Platform could&nbsp;significantly expand the prospective use of previously developed drugs as well as novel&nbsp;therapeutics.</p><p>New Ninjas are dedicated to supporting small businesses by developing, Core Charter, software&nbsp;that interfaces with popular shopping carts to provide simple sales and invoice tracking, customer&nbsp;service information and accounting reconciliation in one easy to use tool. Using Core Charter lets&nbsp;small business owners focus on their core business.&nbsp;www.newninjas.com</p><p>TecVana Corporation, an entrepreneurial marketing firm, is developing a social media&nbsp;networking process designed to leverage Information Communication Technology to reach new&nbsp;markets and collaboratively develop “user-created” recreational outdoor adventures to meet the&nbsp;needs of the modern consumer. TecVana’s Interactive Digital Gateway will be a one-stop site&nbsp;for anyone interested in the outdoors, offering members a retail gateway to new experiences and&nbsp;customized opportunities.&nbsp;www.tecvana.com</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Existing Business Category</strong></p><p>The Ant Firm Inc. is a quality assurance company providing critical testing services to creators&nbsp;and publishers of interactive digital media and video games. Their diligent, experienced testers&nbsp;provide fast turnaround, agile performance and detailed, easy-to-read bug reports. Testing by the&nbsp;Ant Firm ensures a smooth and enjoyable gaming or learning experience for the end-user.&nbsp;www.antfirm.com</p><p>Riverpark Dental has built a new form of dental practice, changing the conventional model of&nbsp;dentistry from a clinical and often dreaded experience into a pleasant, relaxing and educational&nbsp;health experience. Patients recline in soft leather chairs, surrounded by the ambience of&nbsp;a tropical rainforest, receiving paraffin wax treatments, while a qualified dental practitioner&nbsp;tends to their oral health. Riverpark plans to dominate the market by focusing on: patient care,&nbsp;transparency and of course great dentistry.&nbsp;www.riverparkdental.ca</p><p>Hudson Entry &amp; Automotive Inc. provides sales, installation and service of reliable and durable&nbsp;full service access control and security solutions in ICC, farm, and residential markets. “Hudson&nbsp;Design”, a newly formed division, was created to assist customers with their technical&nbsp;documentation and drafting requirements. The focus of the Hudson brand is to provide quality&nbsp;products for the right applications to ensure excellent service, becoming a leader in the industry.&nbsp;www.entryandautomation.ca</p></p></p></p> 936 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:05:45 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/breakfast-club-youve-got-story-now-tell-it <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner_1_0.gif" width="500" height="139" /></p><p>Every company has at least one brag-worthy story. Learn how to find yours, and how to tell it to the audiences who matter: the media, your customers, your supporters and funders. This interactive workshop, led by Jennifer Wain &amp; Patricia Hoffer of Lashbrook Marketing &amp; Public Relations, will feature practical tactics, tips and audience participation.</p> 928 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:56:19 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/changing-face-ict <p>A <a href="http://www.thestar.com/business/article/969045--the-changing-face-of-ict" target="_blank">recent article</a> in the Toronto Star looked at the significant changes the ICT sector has seen in recent years, including the suggestion that the industry will be featuring a significant shortage of skilled workers. The articl included a look at the tech sector in Waterloo:</p><blockquote>Certainly, there is a labour shortage coming up,” says Karen Gallant, director of talent networks for Waterloo-based Communitech. “We’re competing globally for talent.”</blockquote><blockquote>In Waterloo Region alone, there are currently 2,000 job openings in the tech sector. Communitech, which represents 600 companies, works to keep recent graduates in the region and recruits heavily among Canadians who have left for the lucrative jobs and exclusive lifestyle of Silicon Valley.</blockquote><p>Source: <a href="http://www.thestar.com/business/article/969045--the-changing-face-of-ict" target="_blank">Toronto Star</a></p> 934 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:59:42 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p-10 <p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p> 614 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:01:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/syndicate-mortgages-integrates-ilookabouts-visual-avm-lender-matrix <p><p>LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 6, 2011) - iLOOKABOUT Corp. (TSX VENTURE:ILA) ("iLOOKABOUT" or "the Company") today announced the integration between its Visual Automated Market Valuation solution and Syndicate Mortgages' Lender Matrix is now complete and being deployed to Syndicate's broker network of more than 100 members. The web service integration allows the complete network of Syndicate's brokers to access the suite of Visual AVM reports without ever leaving the Lender Matrix site. iLOOKABOUT is distributing the Visual AVM product through the Company's GeoViewPort™ application. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.</p><p>Having partnered with the Industry's leading AVM supplier to develop a unique visual valuation product which combines aerial and street level imagery with accurate geo-coding, the broker and lender industry now has the unique ability to visually validate the subject property in the context of images of neighbouring properties. Using an algorithm which looks for comparables based on like building attributes, instead of just recent sales in the neighbourhood, and then providing the front view of the structure, complete with a date stamp as to when the image was taken, accelerates the mortgage application approval process and avoids time consuming drive-by site visits.</p><p>"GeoViewPort™ has demonstrated the value it brings to the Mortgage Broker and Lender Market by becoming a reliable platform for visually reviewing neighbourhoods from the street level and generating AVMs from property characteristics that are updated weekly," stated Jeff Young, President and CEO of iLOOKABOUT. Mr. Young continued, "Adding geo-coded StreetScape imagery to an AVM report allows our clients to better evaluate the mortgage risk by providing visual confirmation to existing valuation data without leaving their office."</p><p>"Syndicate Mortgages is pleased to be an early adopter of this solution," stated Marcus Arkan, Principal Broker. "We pride ourselves on delivering the best tools available in the marketplace to help our Brokers be successful and iLOOKABOUT's Visual AVM will clearly help them accurately evaluate more deals more rapidly."</p><p>The iLOOKABOUT AVM Comparable Report was well received by the market at the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals conference in Montreal and will be shown at the IMBA Conference in Toronto later this month. Distributed through the Company's GeoViewPort™ application, the iLOOKABOUT AVM Comparable Report is supported transactionally by ecommerce and currently covers approximately 4.5 million residential properties in Ontario. The Company intends to expand this product to other parts of Canada as data sources are licensed.</p></p> 933 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:31:21 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/finance-p2p-10 <p>In the arena of finance, the rules are constantly changing, requiring today's financial managers to explore the latest ideas and concepts, gain new perspectives on traditional business practices, and obtain hands-on experience with the most current tools to help their organizations gain an advantage. </p><p>This P2P group discusses and shares best practices on matters related to a company’s bottom line.&nbsp;To join the Finance P2P, please contact Jerry Tsao, RBC Knowledge Based Industries.&nbsp; Who should attend:&nbsp; CFO / VP Finance / Finance Manager</p> 872 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:29:45 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/finance-p2p-5 <div class="product-body"><p>In the arena of finance, the rules are constantly changing, requiring today's financial managers to explore the latest ideas and concepts, gain new perspectives on traditional business practices, and obtain hands-on experience with the most current tools to help their organizations gain an advantage. </p><p>This P2P group discusses and shares best practices on matters related to a company’s bottom line.&nbsp;To join the Finance P2P, please contact Jerry Tsao, RBC Knowledge Based Industries.&nbsp; Who should attend:&nbsp; CFO / VP Finance / Finance Manager</p> 604 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:53:05 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ideaforge-profiled-london-free-press <p>The London Free Press' Kate Dubinski <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/03/31/17829731.html">profiled IdeaForge</a> in the April 1st issue, speaking with TechAlliance's Matt Quin and rTraction's Titus Ferguson.</p><blockquote><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1" color="#000000">Want to show off your inner-Einstein?</font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 1.1em; padding: 0px;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="0" color="#000000">For not even a penny for your thoughts, who knows — someone might help you make it the next big thing.</font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 1.1em; padding: 0px;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="0" color="#000000">That’s the sort of critical thinking being displayed at a new London website, potentially earth-changing ideas such as finding a way to infuse new flavours into your beer.</font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 1.1em; padding: 0px;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="0" color="#000000">Launched Thursday,&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration: none; color: #008dd0; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial;" href="http://ideaforge.ca/" target="_new">ideaforge.ca</a>&nbsp;brings together people with ideas and people with skills to put those ideas into action.</font></p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.ideaforge.ca">IdeaForge</a> is an online community bringing together ideas, organizations, and people with others to share insight, skills, connections and resources all in the spirit of collaboration and community advancement.&nbsp;If you have an idea burning inside and just need a little help or advice, or if you have a have a skill and want to contribute to advance someone else’s idea, or have expertise and would like to guide a fellow community member, get involved in this online community now!</p><p>Source: <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/03/31/17829731.html">London Free Press</a></p> 932 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:52:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/podcamp-london-2011 <p><font face="tahoma, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'Trebuchet MS', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif" size="0" color="#222222"></font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">It’s that time of year again, PodCamp London&nbsp;time.</p> 920 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:07:42 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/finance-p2p-2 <div class="product-body"><p>In the arena of finance, the rules are constantly changing, requiring today's financial managers to explore the latest ideas and concepts, gain new perspectives on traditional business practices, and obtain hands-on experience with the most current tools to help their organizations gain an advantage. </p><p>This P2P group discusses and shares best practices on matters related to a company’s bottom line.&nbsp;To join the Finance P2P, please contact Jerry Tsao, RBC Knowledge Based Industries.&nbsp; Who should attend:&nbsp; CFO / VP Finance / Finance Manager</p> 95 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:18:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/coresolutions-software-project-manager-0 <p><strong>PROJECT MANAGER</strong></p><p>CoreSolutions Software has been providing database and web development services to our customers across North America and around the world since 1989. &nbsp;For over 20 years our customers have been taking advantage of our expertise in database design and software development, using tools such as FileMaker Pro, PHP and MySQL. &nbsp;Our team of experienced and knowledgeable certified developers strive to provide our customers with the best solutions for their organizations by keeping up-to-date on the industries’ latest technologies.</p><p>This is an opportunity for you to work for an organization that is held in high esteem by all of its customers, and where your positive contribution will be valued. &nbsp;We offer excellent working conditions in a small office environment, a comprehensive orientation and training period, a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package and three weeks’ vacation.</p><p><strong>THE POSITION SUMMARY:</strong></p><p>We have an immediate opening for a Project Manager. As the successful candidate you will be self motivated, able to work on your own with minimal supervision. &nbsp; You are able to provide strong client support, strong analytical skills, attention to detail and an excellent problem solver. &nbsp;You will have excellent technical ability ensuring the delivery of hands-on solutions to varied information technology related problems.</p><p><strong>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for and directs the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of all software development projects ensuring that deadlines are met, budgets are adhered to and that a high level of quality is maintained.</li><li>Motivate, coach and lead a team of developers ensuring successful implementation of software development projects.</li><li>Effectively communicates with clients ensuring they are consistently informed of project progress and status.</li><li>Collaborates with the Sales team, Development team and clients to establish realistic and mutually agreeable deadlines for all project implementations.</li><li>Establish and manage effective programs to ensure consistency with projects, while keeping technical issues to a minimum through positive planning, coaching, and appraisal of the Development team.</li><li>Have an in-depth knowledge of risk management methodologies and how to structure plans that allow for any risk to be mitigated up front on more complex software development projects.</li><li>Ability to schedule and manage cross functional disciplines ensuring all developers are working on projects and there is minimal down/non-billable time.</li><li>Ensure all Developers are following processes and procedures consistently and where not being followed corrective measures must be put in place.</li><li>Responsible for the management of IT resources and the planning and implementation of improvements to the company’s IT infrastructure.</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:</strong></p><ul><li>The successful candidate must have 7+ years experience in the practices, procedures and principles of project management.</li><li>PMP Certification or working toward certification in project management &nbsp;is required</li><li>Five years experience in developing and testing of complex database and web enabled solutions using PHP, HTML, MySQL, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server and other languages and products as required.</li><li>The individual must have a strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and current database and web development technologies.</li><li>7+ years experience in managing, leading and coaching a development team.</li><li>Proven ability to motivate and lead a team of developers.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey issues and complex concepts at various levels within an organization.</li><li>The candidate must be able to identify project issues early in the project life cycle and be able to relate to the unique needs of our clients.</li><li>Must have a solid understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), and be able to hold people accountable to them.</li><li>Ability to prepare written documentation where interpretation, analysis and assessment are required.</li></ul><p>If you have the skills outlined above and want to be part of a growing and dynamic team please forward your cover letter, resume and salary expectations to careers@coresolutions.ca.</p> 931 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:57:55 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-network-engineeranalyst <p>Who are we - really smart people who get “I.T.” FAST</p><p>Our employees are a team of people with a diversity of skills, knowledge and expertise. As one of North America’s market leaders in the vehicle data aggregation, syndication, technology and custom solutions arena. We do this through a rewarding environment and in an atmosphere of continuous improvement. &nbsp;Autodata Solutions meets the challenges of the marketplace and our employee group by fostering innovation, continually improving our products, services and culture and utilizing the latest technology where possible.</p><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Network Engineer/Analyst</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;">The selected candidate will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of hardware and software that comprises our Production, Corporate and Development environments. This role will be involved in deploying, configuring, maintaining and monitoring active network equipment in our 3 environments.</p><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;">Application of industry best practices and ongoing participation with the wider networking community is expected. This position requires participation in our on call program and support of our Customer base. Overtime will be required.</p><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly in a prioritized manner</li><li>Participates in planning and support of all networking infrastructures</li><li>Responsible for analysis, recommendations and implementation related to software and network security</li><li>Installs, configures and maintains network services, equipment and devices</li><li>Able to travel internationally (US) for remote installation of networking hardware and software (twice per year on average)</li><li>Documents network configurations, problems and related resolutions for future reference</li><li>Monitors system performance and implements performance tuning</li><li>Administers and maintains networking related aspects of an Avaya telephone system</li><li>Troubleshoots telephone QOS issues as required</li><li>Maintenance, support and deployment of VOIP systems</li></ul><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Successful candidates will have:</strong></p><ul><li>5-7 &nbsp;years experience supporting networking services in corporate production environments</li><li>CCNA as a minimum, though years of experience will be considered</li><li>Experience with layer 2 switching</li><li>Hands on experience with Cisco Catalyst switches 2950, 2960, 3750, 6513, Cisco wireless Aironet 1200</li></ul><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Valued Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with CSS &amp; ASA equipment is highly valued</li><li>CCNA specialization in switching is highly valued</li><li>Exposure to data centre technologies and requirements</li><li>Knowledge of remote management solutions and options</li><li>Installation, setup, and configuration of RedHat , SUSE, &nbsp;CentOS</li><li>Apache and Tomcat set up &amp; integration</li></ul><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;">Email your Resume directly to: recruiting@autodatasolutions.com&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-top: 0.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;">Please specify the job title in the subject line of your email.</p> 927 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:18:16 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-extremes-staff-talk-about-darkness-2-new-developer-diary <p>2K Games and Digital Extremes have released a new Developer's Diary looking the made-in-London The Darkness 2. Project Director Sheldon Carter and Lead Designer Tom Galt talk about some of the new features in the game.</p><p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HlACNJyBGUk" width="640" height="390" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> 926 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:26:48 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/voicescom-outbound-sales-specialists-2 <p><p>Voices.com is the industry leading website that connects businesses with professional&nbsp;voice over talents. Radio and television stations, advertising agencies and Fortune 500&nbsp;companies rely upon the Voices.com marketplace to search for, audition and hire voice&nbsp;talents with the assistance of our award-winning Web application.</p><p>Voices.com has a global network of over 25,000 voice actors in over 100 languages and&nbsp;currently serves more than 107,220 users online. Over 69,662 MP3 voice-over demos&nbsp;are listened to by 1,159,901 unique visitors, creating 6911 job opportunities on average,&nbsp;each and every month.</p><p>Established in 2003, Voices.com was founded by Chief Executive Officer David&nbsp;Ciccarelli, a graduate from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology with&nbsp;an Honours Degree in Audio Technology. David co-founded the business with wife&nbsp;Stephanie Ciccarelli, Chief Marketing Officer who, herself, achieved a Bachelor of&nbsp;Musical Arts degree from the Don Wright Faculty of Music at the University of Western&nbsp;Ontario.</p><p>The Voices.com team is actively searching for its next two (2) members, in the form of&nbsp;incredibly poised, professional and persuasive Outbound Sales Specialists. United from&nbsp;a complementary set of backgrounds including computer science, sound engineering,&nbsp;vocal education, marketing and customer service, the staff at Voices.com valiantly&nbsp;delivers first-class service to customers all around the world, using innovative technology&nbsp;for the purposes of simplifying the process and reducing the costs of hiring professional&nbsp;voice-over talents.</p><p><strong>Your Purpose:</strong></p><p>In your role as an Outbound Sales Specialist, your main goal is to combine your stellar&nbsp;sales and marketing experience with your drive to generate recurring business, resulting&nbsp;in happy, loyal customers who will continue to do business with Voices.com again and&nbsp;again. You will report to the Director of Sales and Marketing, and will be an integral part&nbsp;of the incredibly impressive Outbound Sales team.</p><p><strong>Your Responsibilities:</strong></p><ol><li>Proudly and professionally represent Voices.com when working with potentialcustomers by providing accurate explanations on all services offered.</li><li>Contacts sales prospects and other accounts as assigned.</li><li>Establish rapport and maintain contact with current and potential customers.</li><li>Promote the sale of Voices.com services by presenting key features and benefits&nbsp;to customers and by motivating the customer to buy and use our service.</li><li>Create and update customer records by entering data into a web-based&nbsp;customer relationship management (CRM) system to ensure accurate billing and&nbsp;access to data for proper management within the Voices.com system.</li></ol><p><strong>Your Required Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of&nbsp;constituencies.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills, especially over the phone.</li><li>Dependable, reliable, ambitious and driven.</li><li>Familiarity and experience working within a contact-centre environment.</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.</li><li>Personable and friendly, but with a professional edge.</li><li>Ability to handle and work under pressure.</li><li>Some knowledge of Salesforce or other customer relationship management&nbsp;program considered a definite asset.</li><li>Infallible love for a variety of treats, including pizza, Tim Horton’s donuts and&nbsp;muffins, and especially birthday cake. Or birthday pie.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>College diploma (completed or in progress) in Business, Marketing,&nbsp;Communications or a related field.</li><li>One year in an entry-level sales, marketing or communications position.</li><li>High-level customer service skills.</li><li>Strong computer skills.</li><li>Typing skills of 40 – 50 wpm.</li></ul><p><strong>What You Get in Return:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation.</li><li>Company benefits program.</li><li>Flextime, to allow you to schedule personal appointments or attend events that&nbsp;fall inside general business hours.</li><li>An open, fun, forward-thinking corporate culture in a phenomenal downtown&nbsp;location.</li><li>Flexible working schedule to promote better work-life balance.</li><li>Opportunity to participate in the company profit-share program.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Next Steps</strong>:</p><p>All interested candidates are invited to apply by sending an updated cover letter and&nbsp;résumé to careers@voices.com. Deadline for applications is Friday, April 22nd, 2011 at&nbsp;5pm.</p><p>Voices.com would like to thank all applicants in advance, but advises that only those&nbsp;chosen to progress to the next stage in the process will be contacted.</p><p><strong>Notes</strong></p><p>This company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and&nbsp;is committed to making employment decisions based on merit. We are committed&nbsp;to complying with Federal, Provincial and local laws providing equal employment&nbsp;opportunities, as well as all laws related to terms and conditions of employment. The&nbsp;company desires to keep a work environment free of sexual harassment or&nbsp;discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, physical&nbsp;or mental disability, marital status, age or any other status protected by Federal,&nbsp;Provincial or local laws.</p></p> 925 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:43:36 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/lca-systems-ict-systems-technician <p><p><strong>Job Type</strong>: Full-Time<br /><strong>Job Title</strong>: ICT Systems Technician<br /><strong>Job Location</strong>: London, ON<br /><strong>Hours per week</strong>: 40<br /><strong>Number of Positions</strong>: 1<br /><strong>Salary</strong>: 35000-45000 + Bonus</p><p><strong>Job Description</strong>:&nbsp;</p><p>LCA Systems is a new London based startup specializing in IP PBX, Telephone systems and unified communication applications for the SMB market. Our solutions help businesses communicate more effectively with their customers and employees.&nbsp;</p><p>We are searching for a ICT Systems Technician to help program, implement and maintain our systems on Corporate networks. Our target client is around 30-200 users with 1 to 5 remote sites.&nbsp;</p><p>The position is challenging but rewarding there will be a bonus plan based on company performance and other future growth opportunities. If you have the skills above, understand the dynamics of a startup company, have the passion to succeed and above average learning skills, we want to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Job Requirements</strong>:</p><p>Our products are IP based and the technician will require skills in the following areas:</p><ul><li>Data networking/routing including programming VLAN and QOS on Data Switches&nbsp;</li><li>Setting up VPN’s and configuring routers</li><li>Familiarity with Active Directory and Microsoft server</li><li>Virtualization install and setup</li><li>Experience with Linux</li><li>Remote administration for support/troubleshooting</li><li>Knowledge of Cabling Cat5e/Cat3, Bix blocks, Fibre, Data Racks</li><li>Knowledge of the PSTN, VOIP and WAN technologies</li><li>Understanding UPS setups</li><li>Experience working with Firewall appliances</li></ul><p>Big bonus- experience with Asterisk, Mitel or Cisco communication systems.</p><p><strong>Other requirements</strong>:</p><ul><li>Clean driving abstract and valid Class G Drivers license</li><li>Experience in a corporate environment with the above skills</li></ul><p>Please send resume for info@lcasystems.com</p></p> 924 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:01:01 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/check-out-our-tech-week-mixer-photos <p>Our Tech Week Mixer at Braise Food &amp; Wine on March 31 wrapped up another great London Tech Week, and we've posted photo galleries of the event on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/techalliance/sets/72157626281009779/" target="_blank">Flickr</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=350066&amp;id=133293601473&amp;saved" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. </p><p>Thank you to event sponsor triOS College, and to everyone who helped us celebrated London's tech sector.</p> 923 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:53:38 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/stellar-pharmaceuticals-profitable-2010-revenues-32-net-profit-120 <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#222222"><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 31, 2011) -&nbsp;Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCQB:SLXCF) ("Stellar" or "the Company"), a Canadian pharmaceutical developer and marketer of high quality, cost-effective products for select health care markets, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2010.&nbsp;In this press release, all dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian currency and results are reported in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP).</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;"><strong>2010 Highlights</strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; list-style-type: disc;"><li>Revenues grew by 32.3%</li><li>Fourth consecutive year the Company has been cash-flow positive</li><li>Net profit up 120% over 2009</li></ul><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">For the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2010, Stellar's total revenues were $4,737,300.&nbsp;This compares to $3,581,300 for the same period in 2009, representing an increase of 32.3%.&nbsp;</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">International revenues from all sources, including licensing fees for the 12 month period ended&nbsp;December 31, 2010, were up 55.6% compared to the same period in 2009.&nbsp;These revenues included $1,851,100 in licensing fees related to license agreements.&nbsp;NeoVisc sales for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2010, however, were down 64.1%, compared to the same period in 2009 due to a significant decline in European market sales.&nbsp;</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">Total Canadian market product sales increased 7.8% with increases of 4.3% in NeoVisc sales, 22.1% in Uracyst sales and 10.1% in BladderChek sales.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">Net income for 2010, including $270,442 in non-cash stock options and amortization expenses (2009 – $163,800), was $525,700, or $0.02 per share, compared to $238,900, or $0.01 per share, in 2009. This profit was achieved despite the Company recording $596,500 in aggregate one-time expenses in the fourth quarter of 2010, including $401,000 in a retirement payout, $120,300 for expired products and $75,200 for product returns.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">Stellar's strong financial performance allowed it to close the year in a strong financial position.&nbsp;As of December 31, 2010, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $4,352,300.&nbsp;This was up from $2,325,200 at the end of 2009.&nbsp;The Company remains debt free.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">Arnold Tenney, Stellar's President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "We are very pleased to have built upon our record of achieving a substantial increase in profit.&nbsp;This is especially true in light of the significant one-time charges that were recorded this year.&nbsp;The Company's objective is to continue to pursue opportunities in licensing new products within Canada and out licensing NeoVisc and Uracyst throughout the world."</p></font></p> 922 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:17:36 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/richard-ivey-school-business-national-program-partner-canada%E2%80%99s-10-most-admired-corporate-cultures <p><font face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" color="#333333"></font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" color="#333333">Toronto&nbsp;&amp; London, ON –&nbsp;Waterstone Human Capital and the Richard Ivey School of Business are pleased to jointly announce Ivey’s role as a national program partner of<a style="color: #6a6a6a; text-decoration: underline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" href="http://www.waterstonehc.com/cmac/canadas-10">Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures</a>™.</font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" color="#333333">“This is a phenomenal partnership, and we are thrilled to have Ivey on board,” said<a style="color: #6a6a6a; text-decoration: underline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" href="http://www.waterstonehc.com/our-firm/our-people">Alan Small</a>, Managing Director,&nbsp;<a style="color: #6a6a6a; text-decoration: underline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" href="http://www.waterstonehc.com/">Waterstone Human Capital</a>&nbsp;and Ivey alumnus. “It’s our goal to find partners that understand the impact of corporate culture on organizational performance. Ivey’s unmatched expertise and insight will be of huge benefit to our program, to our nominees and to our winners.”</font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" color="#333333"><a style="color: #6a6a6a; text-decoration: underline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" href="http://www.ivey.uwo.ca/">The Ivey Business School</a>&nbsp;recently completed an in-depth study on the role of leadership before, during and after the financial crisis. The resulting&nbsp;<a style="color: #6a6a6a; text-decoration: underline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" href="http://www.ivey.uwo.ca/research/leadership/research/books-and-reports.htm">Leadership on Trial</a>&nbsp;report called for more emphasis on competence, commitment and character in business.</font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" color="#333333">“These three fundamental pillars of leadership result in strong and effective corporate cultures,” said Carol Stephenson, Dean, Richard Ivey School of Business. “A strong corporate culture is lasting and drives a company’s future success.”</font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" color="#333333">Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures was founded by Waterstone Human Capital in 2005. The 2010 winners were recently celebrated at the program’s national awards gala in February. Last year, nearly 400 organizations were nominated and there was a 30 per cent increase in the number of nominated organizations proceeding with a formal submission.</font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" color="#333333"><a style="color: #6a6a6a; text-decoration: underline; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" href="http://www.waterstonehc.com/cmac/nominations">The 2011 program has already begun, with April 8th being the deadline for this year’s nominations</a>. Cross-country interviews by Waterstone and Ivey with organizations that have made a submission to the 2011 program will take place this summer. The program’s 24-member board of governors, consisting of top executives from Canada’s leading organizations, will vote on regional finalists in the fall with national winners being announced in November.</font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" color="#333333">“Corporate cultures are more than slogans or empty promises. As a place where leadership is studied and leaders are developed, we know that leaders set the tone and the culture in their organizations by their actions, not their words,” said Stephenson.</font></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="helvetica, arial, sans-serif" color="#333333">“The winners of our Canada’s 10 program share an unshakeable belief that a robust corporate culture will result in improved financial performance,” says Small. “At Waterstone we know that talented people, guided by remarkable leadership, create an incredible culture”.</font></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 921 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:31:43 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/access-2-networks-hacker-exploits-countermeasures <p class="MsoNormal">Hacking &amp; Countermeasures is a two-day, lab intensive network security-training course covering techniques in system compromise and countermeasures. This course is not intended to be a "Learn How To Hack" course; rather it is designed to teach participants what hackers are doing and what can be done to thwart their efforts. </p> 919 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:57:55 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ilookabout-enhances-automated-home-valuations-streetscape-imagery <p>LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 30, 2011) - iLOOKABOUT Corp.&nbsp;(TSX VENTURE:ILA) ("iLOOKABOUT" or "the Company") today announced, following a multi month pilot program with a number of lenders, mortgage brokers and title insurance companies, that on March 14, 2011 the Company launched its Automated Valuation Model ("AVM") Comparable Report for residential property valuations to the Canadian mortgage and lending marketplace. The AVM product will be distributed through the Company's GeoViewPort(TM) application.</p> <p>iLOOKABOUT has partnered with the Industry's leading AVM supplier to develop a unique valuation product combining aerial and street level imagery with accurate geo coding and as many as fourteen different property characteristics. Using an algorithm which looks for comparables based on like building attributes, instead of just recent sales in the neighbourhood, and then providing the front view of the structure, complete with a date stamp as to when the image was taken, is resonating with many in the Broker and Lender markets. Furthermore, the dynamic aerial view clearly depicts the proximity of the subject property to its selected comparables adding credence to the valuation.</p> <p>"Building on the success of including StreetScape imagery in reports for the Canadian Property and Casualty insurance market, the launch of the AVM Comparable Report will allow the Company to leverage its vast database of StreetScape imagery to a new product that services the Canadian mortgage and lending industry including; banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers and title insurance companies," stated Jeff Young, President and CEO of iLOOKABOUT. Mr. Young continued, "Adding geo-coded StreetScape imagery to an AVM report allows our clients to better evaluate the mortgage risk by providing visual confirmation to existing valuation data without leaving their office."</p> <p>The iLOOKABOUT AVM Comparable Report was well received by the market at the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals conference in Montreal in late 2010. Distributed through the Company's GeoViewPort(TM) application, the iLOOKABOUT AVM Comparable Report is supported transactionally by ecommerce and currently covers approximately 4.5 million residential properties in Ontario. The Company intends to expand this product to other parts of Canada as data sources are licensed.</p> 918 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:39:37 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-helping-green-palo-alto <p>A posting in the Silicon Valley BizBlog mentions the city of Palo Alto's work with Trojan Technologies as part of the city's clean tech efforts:</p><p><em>"The city is already making cleantech-related improvements to its Regional Water Quality Control Plant, including a $7 million investment in ultraviolet light bulbs from Trojan Technologies, instead of chlorine, for water disinfection, and a pilot demonstration with <a class="ct saveLink" href="http://www.bizjournals.com/profiles/company/us/ca/palo_alto/solfocus_inc/3241610/">SolFocus Inc.</a>, which specializes in concentrator photovoltaic solar technology."</em></p><p>Source: <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/blog/2011/03/palo-alto-aims-to-lure-cleantech-jobs.html" target="_blank">Silicon Valley BizBlog</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 917 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:02:17 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-dba <p><strong>Who are we - really smart people who get “I.T.” FAST</strong></p> <p>Our employees are a team of people with a diversity of skills, knowledge and expertise. As one of North America’s market leaders in the vehicle data aggregation, syndication, technology and custom solutions arena. We do this through a rewarding environment and in an atmosphere of continuous improvement. Autodata Solutions meets the challenges of the marketplace and our employee group by fostering innovation, continually improving our products, services and culture and utilizing the latest technology where possible.</p> <p><strong>DBA</strong></p> <p>Autodata’s client list is a “who’s who” of the international business world. Our clients look to us for software solutions to enhance their web strategies and sell their products more effectively. From design to implementation, Autodata offers seamless solutions. </p> <p><strong><em>Responsibilities include: </em></strong></p> <ul type="disc"><li>Write stored procedures, triggers, SQL code and troubleshooting (for application support and for reporting and analytics purposes)</li><li>Work on data Acquisition, data import , data export and data management activities (involving ETL tools, BI Tools)</li><li>Implement database upgrades, backups and restores </li><li>Configure, optimize, and support MSSQL and MySQL and/or other relational databases</li><li>Develop and maintain web interfaces to database information to permit the viewing and modification of database contents from browser-based clients.</li><li>Design, develop and implement complex database systems, programs and applications</li><li>Work with internal teams to identify and develop system requirements taking into account desired results, hardware limitations and operating requirements</li><li>Collaborate with solution design team to define requirements </li><li>Provide estimation of database development work effort for projects</li><li>Assist Team Leads by working on proof of concept and prototyping activities to assess whether the proposed architecture and components meet the non-functional requirements; reliability, performance, and maintainability</li><li>Wrote, conducted tests in staging environment and deployed database scripts in production environment; </li><li>Provided reports on pre-conversion errors and issues;</li><li>Load data into production databases from the various sources, such as flat files and Excel;</li><li>Analyze conversion results and provide post-conversion reports;</li><li>Communicate conversion data standards with external clients;</li><li>Gather requirements for the reports from internal and external clients;</li><li>Created SSRS reports for external clients;</li><li>Document&nbsp; the detailed design for the new parts of the database conversion system;</li><li>Work with application development, product support and helpdesk teams to fix data and application errors;</li></ul><p> <strong><em>Successful candidates will be… </em></strong></p> <ul><li> Post secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience </li><li> Minimum 3 – 5 yrs experience with a successful track record in writing stored procedures, triggers, SQL code, troubleshooting and Database Management practices </li><li> 3 years experience working with MySQL or SQL databases</li><li> Strong communication skills (written, oral and presentation)</li><li> General knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations</li><li> Understanding of computer systems and integration capabilities</li><li> Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously</li><li> Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.</li><li> Exceptionally self-motivated, directed, and detail-oriented.</li><li> Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities</li><li> On-call availability and periodic overtime.</li><li> Solid understanding of assessing and designing internal controls in an enterprise-level </li><li> Ability to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.</li><li> Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li></ul><p>Apply to this position through the <a href="https://www.autodata.net/index.php?categoryid=263">Autodata Solutions website</a>.</p> 916 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:54:05 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-announces-ideaforge <p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>Today, at the Gearing up for Growth Conference, TechAlliance announced a new program called IdeaForge. Want to know more? Here is my presentation about this exciting new project.</em></p><p>--------</p><p>I hope that you are all enjoying your lunches. Before we announce our next keynote speaker, I have another exciting announcement to make. I mentioned this morning that you would hear about a few of our new projects today and here is one that we are particularly proud of.

</p><p>Do you ever have an idea (a technology, product or service) and are just not sure how to make it come to life? Have you hit a challenge in your business or project and need help from someone or an organization with specific skills? See an RFP that you would be perfect for but don’t have all the skills needed and are looking for a partner to round out your portfolio? Have an idea that would really be great for the community and want to gather folks to make it a reality? We have a new site for you to visit.

</p><p>Last year, TechAlliance submitted a proposal to NRC-IRAP for funding to create a program that would connect our community and allow for the sharing of ideas with the goal of growing those ideas, businesses and initiatives. Today I am very pleased to introduce IdeaForge.

</p><p>The idea behind a free-sharing of information, ideas, and intellectual resources as a catalyst for growth and innovation in companies, organizations and communities is a recent trend and that is what IdeaForge is all about. 

Through collaboration and cooperation, companies, collectives and individuals can achieve more success by working together than they ever could working alone. In the immortal words of the philosopher Vanilla Ice - "Stop, collaborate, and listen".</p><p>

IdeaForge is an online community bringing together ideas, organizations, and people with others to share insight, skills, connections and resources all in the spirit of collaboration and community advancement.

IdeaForge represents the very core of what TechAlliance’s <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/mission-vision" target="_blank">mission</a> is in this community – we strive to to be a catalyst and to enhance businesses, ideas, goals and the community.
</p><p>If you have an idea burning inside and just need a little help or advice, or if you have a have a skill and want to contribute to advance someone else’s idea, or have expertise and would like to guide a fellow community member, when you get home from this conference, logon to <a href="http://www.ideaforge.ca" target="_blank">ideaforge.ca</a>&nbsp;(Beta site)&nbsp;and see what can happen when we work together. </p><p>More videos and information about IdeaForge illustrating how this innovative new initiative works can also be found on the site.

Over the last few months, this project has truly been a collaborative effort. <a href="http://www.rtraction.com/" target="_blank">rtraction</a> came on board as a major collaborator and a huge thanks to Shawn Adamsson, David Billson, Titus Ferguson, Noah Stewart and their whole team for their energy around this project. Also a big thanks to Adam Caplan from <a href="http://web.isod.es/" target="_blank">web.isod.es</a> for his work and ideas in making this project come to life. It has truly been a collaborative effort.</p><p>-----</p><p><em>Please note that IdeaForge is in Beta phase. If you have ideas or thoughts about this project, please feel free to contact <a href="mailto:matt.quin@techalliance.ca">Matt Quin</a>. We hope that you will participate and enjoy collaborating.</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 915 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:13:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/power-breakfast-gearing-growthregional-growth-strategies-conference-2011 <p>Enjoy a breakfast with colleagues while taking in an inspiring presentation by Robert Herjavec, star of CBC’s<em> Dragon’s Den</em> (view the video here!) and ABC’s <em>Shark Tank</em>.<br /><br />Herjavec has lived the classic rags-to-riches story. At the age of eight, Herjavec and his family left Croatia, sailing for Canada in hopes of creating a better life. They arrived in Toronto with a single suitcase, no job prospects, $20 to their name, and dreams of success.<br /> 809 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:13:16 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/gearing-growth-regional-growth-strategies-conference-0 <p>TechAlliance is proud to present the second annual Gearing up for Growth: Regional Growth Strategies Conference on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at the London Convention Centre.<br /><br />This one day conference is an opportunity for the Southwestern Ontario business community to learn from internationally renowned experts and business leaders on how to seize opportunities, overcome challenges and maximize profitability for their companies.<br /> 806 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:59:40 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/careers-video-game-development <p>Video games are now the number one form of entertainment, outranking both television and movies combined, but what does it take to make a video game? This session will explore various careers within video game development with focus on the local game development community. Presented by Big Blue Bubble.</p> 913 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:05:19 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/defeating-business-ruin <p><p>As entrepreneurs we have heard the plaintive cry - “What in the heck do I do now? The $#*! has hit the fan and I’m not sure what to do next!” Your situation may not be as dire, but invariably the predicament is the same. As Karl von Clausewitz, the great military theorist, once said “We cannot be readily ruined by a single error, if we have made reasonable preparations.” We invite you to learn from our campaign-wisened entrepreneurs and advisors on how to win the toughest business battles.</p> 912 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:59:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/tech-community-shines-chamber-commerce-awards <p>Last evening, the London Chamber of Commerce held its 28th annual Business Achievement Awards at the London Convention Centre. With a full-house in attendance to celebrate the London business community, the stage was set for a great night. What made it all the more special was the tremendous showing of tech companies. Our city has a thriving technology community and last night proved it! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.cyborgtrading.com/splash.php" target="_blank">Cyborg Trading Systems</a> kicked off the tech feast by winning the Innovation Award. James McInnes (CEO) accepted the award on behalf of his organization that is renowned for custom trading automation in the financial services sector. This was a great category for tech as he was up against another sector colleague <a href="http://www.ioindustries.com/" target="_blank">IO Industries Inc</a>.&nbsp; <br /><br />Next up, <a href="http://www.trojanuv.com/" target="_blank">Trojan Technologies</a> took home the hardware in the Excellence in Human Resources Award.&nbsp;<a href="http://ca.startech.com/" target="_blank"> StarTech.com</a>, who is also a member, was also nominated for this award. Congratulations to both of these great organizations!<br /><br />CT Innovation Inc., an auto-related manufacturing company, followed up by winning the Quality Award. <br /><br />Two great companies and TechAlliance members, <a href="http://www.echidna.ca/" target="_blank">Echidna Solutions Corp.</a> and <a href="http://www.stirisresearch.com/" target="_blank">Stiris Research Inc.</a>, were nominated for Business of the Year – Small Company Award. When all the votes were tallied, Stiris, a research company in the pharmaceutical sector, came out on top.<br /><br />Finally, the Business of the Year – Large Company award went to <a href="http://www.digitalextremes.com/" target="_blank">Digital Extremes</a>. Congratulations to Michael Schmalz and his entire team for this well-deserved recognition!<br /><br />It was a tremendous evening for London that really showcased our technology community. Congratulations to all of those nominated and to those who were recognized as winners. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/03/23/17732691.html" target="_blank">For more information, check out the story in today’s London Free Press.</a></p> 911 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:32:05 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/lhsc-cstar-test-new-robotic-surgical-platform <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#222222"><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;"><strong>TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 23, 2011) -</strong>&nbsp;Titan Medical Inc. ("the Company") (TSX VENTURE:TMD) announced today that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent ("LOI") with London Health Sciences Centre ("LHSC"), located in London, Ontario, Canada, for testing and evaluation of the Company's Amadeus Robotic Surgical Platform.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">Under the terms of the letter of intent, LHSC will test and evaluate Titan's surgeon console and its component sub-systems (including vision system, telecommunication system, hand controllers, simulated instrumentation, ergonomic interface) and will provide the Company with detailed reports. This testing and evaluation will take place in conjunction with CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies &amp; Advanced Robotics), LHSC's world-leading program for the research, validation and training for emerging medical device technologies.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">Dr. Reiza Rayman, President of the Company, commented, "We are excited to have established our first Canadian-based relationship with LHSC as we are nearing the completion of our clinical-grade next generation robotic surgical system. LHSC has pioneering history and leadership in robotic surgery, and we look forward to capitalizing on their expertise in minimally invasive surgery technologies."</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;"><strong>About London Health Sciences Centre</strong></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">London Health Sciences Centre, one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. For more than 135 years, LHSC has provided patient care for the people of London, the region, and beyond. Many national and international medical breakthroughs have been pioneered at LHSC, to the benefit of patients at home and around the world. Through its affiliation with The University of Western Ontario and more than 30 other educational institutions, LHSC trains more than 1,800 medical and health care professionals annually.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">Located in London, Ontario, Canada, LHSC is the largest employer in London and encompasses South Street Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital and Children's Hospital, Byron Family Medical Centre and Victoria Family Medical Centre, and is the home of the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Centre, CSTAR, Lawson Health Research Institute, Children's Health Foundation and London Health Sciences Foundation.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">While CSTAR is not a patient care facility, its development of new minimally invasive surgery technologies is directed by LHSC's comprehensive understanding of and experience with the challenges of patients requiring surgical care.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">LHSC's team of minimally invasive surgeons provides daily surgical care to patients at both LHSC and St. Joseph's Health Care, in London, Ontario, where they have established Canada's most extensive and comprehensive experience in the use of minimally invasive surgery technologies.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">As a leader in medical discovery and health research, LHSC has a history of over 50 international and national firsts and attracts top clinicians and researchers from around the world. As a regional referral centre, LHSC cares for the most medically complex patients including critically injured adults and children in Southwestern Ontario and beyond. The hospital's nearly 15,000 staff, physicians, students and volunteers provide care for more than one million patient visits a year. For more information, visit LHSC's website at&nbsp;<a style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration: none; text-align: left;" href="http://www.lhsc.on.ca/">www.lhsc.on.ca</a>.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;"><strong>About Titan Medical Inc.</strong></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: left; margin: 0px;">Titan Medical Inc. is a Canadian public company (TSX VENTURE:TMD) focused on the development and commercialization of robotic surgical technologies. The Company is currently developing Amadeus, a next generation 4-armed robotic surgical system, with the objective of enabling surgeons to remotely manipulate surgical instruments. Robotic surgery has developed over the past 10 years into a proven and growing method of treatment. The current global robotic surgical market size is approximately $1 billion and is estimated to grow to $5 billion by 2015 with potential for placement of 6,000 robotic surgical systems. The Company is researching and developing innovative technologies to empower surgeons to use robots in the operating room of the future. For more information, visit the Company's website at<a style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration: none; text-align: left;" href="http://www.titanmedicalinc.com/">www.titanmedicalinc.com</a>.</p></font></p> 910 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:21:34 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/exporting-united-states-seminar <p>Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<br />Venue: Best Western Lamplighter Inn<br />Location: London, Canada<br />Cost: $30 / person (includes hot buffet breakfast)</p><p>If your business is entering the United States market for the first time or you are planning on expanding your market share, this seminar is ideally suited for you. Whether working in management, inside or outside sales, marketing or in business development, the seminar offers practical, hands-on information on exporting to the United States.</p> 909 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:57:16 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ontario-centres-excellence-discovery-11 <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana" color="#000000"><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana; font-size: 12px; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 17px;">Discovery is Canada's leading innovation-to-commercialization conference. 908 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:08:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/london-tech-week-2011-2 <p>Celebrating the region's capacity as a leader in all things "tech", London Tech Week (March 28 - April 1) brings together the local technology community to foster and promote the strengths, successes and opportunities for the sector. Tech Week is the city’s only week designated to celebrate and recognize the many world-class technology businesses that call the city home.<br /><br />“London has a thriving technology community and this week is a great way to celebrate our successes and is a means to provide opportunities and resources to further grow the sector,” notes TechAlliance President and CEO Marilyn Sinclair.<br /><br /><strong>London Tech Week 2011 events include:<br />Awareness Campaign<br />March 28 – April 1, 2011</strong><br /><br />During London Tech Week, TechAlliance hosts an awareness campaign targeting secondary schools. This initiative provides teachers with the opportunity to invite seasoned industry experts into their classrooms to speak about their experiences, encouraging students to explore studies and careers in technology. The speaker roster includes David Billson (President and Co-founder, rtraction), Claudette Critchley (Chief Operating Officer, Big Blue Bubble), Fredrik Liliegren (Chief Executive Officer, Antic Entertainment), and Stephanie Ciccarelli (Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder, Voices.com) among many others.<br /><br />Students will also have the opportunity to tour local companies to get an insider view of what a career in technology might look like. Tour locations include Digital Extremes, Fanshawe College (School of Contemporary Media) and Primus Business Services.<br /><br /><strong>Gearing up for Growth: Regional Growth Strategies Conference<br />March 29, 2011 – London Convention Centre</strong><br /><br />On March 29, 2011, TechAlliance will present its second annual Gearing up for Growth: Regional Growth Strategies Conference at the London Convention Centre. This full-day conference features three keynote speakers and a host of breakout sessions designed to foster growth in the business community.<br /><br />Breakout sessions, to be held throughout the day, follow four streams: Growing Leaders, Growing Innovation, Growing Markets, and Growing CEOs. The breakout sessions compliment three renowned keynote speakers that include Robert Herjavec, star of CBC’s Dragons’ Den and ABC’s Shark Tank, Sarah Prevette, one of North America’s top young entrepreneurs and founder of Sprouter, and Bill Johnson, former President and CEO of both McDonald's Canada and McDonald’s Mexico who credits London as his hometown.<br /><br />Gearing up for Growth is the ultimate opportunity for business owners and leaders along with service providers, aspiring business executives, and employees to explore strategies and to gain the tools needed to spark growth and ease growing pains.<br /><br />Conference participants can attend the entire conference, including the Power Breakfast featuring Robert Herjavec ($175 for TechAlliance members, $249 for non-members), or choose to attend only the Power Breakfast ($50 for TechAlliance members, $65 for non-members). Special pricing is also available for corporate tables and large groups. For further information and registration details visit www.gearingupforgrowth.ca.<br /><br /><strong>Community Mixer<br />March 31, 2011<br />Braise Food &amp; Wine, 125 Dundas St.</strong><br /><strong>5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.</strong><br />The Tech Week Community Mixer is an ideal place for London's techies, entrepreneurs, and community and business leaders to mix and mingle while celebrating our region's thriving technology sector. This event is a key networking opportunity for anyone in, or who wants to be in, London's business and tech communities.<br /><br />London Tech Week is made possible by our many generous sponsors including platinum sponsor Ernst &amp; Young and with support from NRC-IRAP.<br /><br />For more information about London Tech Week 2011 and a full list of our sponsors, please visit http://www.techalliance.ca/london-tech-week-2011-0&nbsp; or contact Allison Fisher, Director, Programs and Educational Outreach at 519.858.5059 or <a href="mailto:allison.fisher@techalliance.ca">allison.fisher@techalliance.ca</a><br /><br />For media inquiries, please contact Matt Quin, Director of Communications and Engagement, w:519-858-5082, c:519-709-3076 or <a href="mailto:matt.quin@techalliance.ca">matt.quin@techalliance.ca</a></p> 906 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:51:48 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/big-blue-bubble-releases-burn-rope-hd-ipad <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="0" color="#333333"></font></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px;">(March 18, 2011)&nbsp;Big Blue Bubble’s&nbsp;Burn the Rope&nbsp;is bigger and better than ever with a version for the iPad launching today! Now is the time to join in the flame-lighting fun with bigger graphics, brighter fire, and Wickman as&nbsp;you’ve&nbsp;never seen him before!&nbsp;Burn the Rope HD&nbsp;also features an innovative new touch control scheme exclusive to the iPad that lets players rotate the puzzle on-screen.</p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px;">Burn the Rope&nbsp;is a casual puzzle title that was originally released on the iPhone in December 2010. The goal of the game is to burn as much rope as possible on each level. The fire only burns upwards, so the player must rotate the rope to keep the flame going – once all the flames are out, it’s game over! With clever puzzle designs for each level and some insects that add to the gameplay in unique and interesting ways,&nbsp;Burn the Rope&nbsp;has been one of the hottest apps in the App Store for the past several months.</p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px;">Burn the Rope&nbsp;is incredibly fun and addictive, and the new features in&nbsp;Burn the Rope HD&nbsp;for iPad let players experience the game in a whole new way!</p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px;">Features:</p><ul><li>116 exciting levels with more coming soon!</li><li>Incredibly fun and addictive!</li><li>Unique controls!</li><li>Beautiful graphics and cool fire effects!</li><li>Easy to learn, hard to master!</li><li>Apple Game Center support with 30 achievements</li><li>iTunes library support</li><li>All-new Bug-Blasting Bonus Rounds!</li><li>Lights Out! Mode – light the way as you burn!</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p> 905 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:42:22 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/neoventures-biotechology-inc-featured-biotecanada-insights <p>NeoVentures Biotechology Inc.'s work in agricultural biotechnology is highlighted in the new issue of BIOTECanada insights. The three-page feature begins on page 49 of the magazine, with a digital copy available&nbsp;<a href="http://www.biotech.ca/en/media-centre/insights-magazine.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#666666"></font></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 904 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:56:38 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/telus-investing-15-million-london-expand-advanced-broadband-services <p>London, ON – TELUS is investing $1.5 million in London this year to&nbsp;bring even faster wireless and wireline services for consumers and&nbsp;businesses. This year’s network investment builds upon the $20 billion&nbsp;TELUS has invested in its operations and technology in Ontario in thelast 10 years.<br />In 2011, TELUS will continue to deliver customers in London access to&nbsp;even better and faster wireless broadband services on Canada’s fastest&nbsp;4G wireless network* that brings extremely fast wireless high-speed&nbsp;Internet to its customers.<br /><br />“Our planned $1.5 million investment this year in advanced&nbsp;communications technology continues TELUS’ proud history of providing&nbsp;London with access to telecommunications that are the envy of the&nbsp;world,” said David Eaton, director of sales for the London region.&nbsp;“TELUS will continue to deliver extremely fast wireless broadband&nbsp;services to our customers using one of the most advanced 4G wireless&nbsp;technologies in the world. TELUS is also committed to working with all&nbsp;levels of government in Ontario to advance the provision of&nbsp;life-changing healthcare and education services over our networks.”<br /><br />In 2011, TELUS will also continue to expand its 4G wireless network&nbsp;across Ontario. Already providing access to the most extensive network&nbsp;in the province reaching 98 per cent of the population, TELUS will&nbsp;bring service to even more rural communities and highway corridors and&nbsp;strengthen its coverage in urban centres.<br /><br />In health care, TELUS’ investments support the rollout of electronic&nbsp;health records to local health care institutions and communities&nbsp;across Canada, including London. Focussed investments support the&nbsp;expansion of secured network services for major public and private&nbsp;sector customers including Secure IP Anywhere, which expands the&nbsp;private corporate network outside of the office to enable a secure and&nbsp;mobile workforce.<br /><br />Mr. Eaton added TELUS’ commitment to Ontario communities extends&nbsp;beyond infrastructure and new services.<br /><br />“Since 2000, TELUS has partnered with our 7,800 team members to&nbsp;contribute $33 million and 194,000 volunteer hours to charitable and&nbsp;community organizations across Ontario,” Mr. Eaton said. “Building on&nbsp;our heartfelt tradition of community giving, this year alone TELUS&nbsp;plans to contribute more than $9 million to charitable organizations&nbsp;and community initiatives in the province.”<br /><br />TELUS was recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals&nbsp;as the 2010 Most Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation globally, the&nbsp;first time a Canadian company has ever received this international&nbsp;honour. TELUS has supported local London charitable and non-profit&nbsp;organizations including Children's Aid Society of London and&nbsp;Middlesex, AIDS Committee of London and the London Health Sciences&nbsp;Foundation. In addition, TELUS has donated more than $266,000 to&nbsp;London charitable organizations since 2000. TELUS employs 95 highly&nbsp;skilled team members in London.<br /><br />The capital investment disclosed in this release is consistent with&nbsp;TELUS' overall capital expenditure guidance for 2011.<br /><br />*Based on TELUS’ tests of data throughput speeds in large Canadian&nbsp;urban centres available from national HSPA+ service providers.&nbsp;Internet access speed provided by the network operator may vary due to&nbsp;the device being used, network congestion, distance from the cell&nbsp;site, local conditions and other factors. Speed on the Internet is&nbsp;beyond the wireless network operator’s control and may vary with your&nbsp;configuration, Internet traffic, website server and management&nbsp;policies, and other factors.</p> 902 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:35:56 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-solutions-analyst <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>SUMMARY:</strong></p><p>The Solution Analyst is responsible for ensuring and leading the effective application of Autodata’s solutions and technology to business problems and opportunities – whether ours or our client’s. Solution Analysts work closely with our sales team and clients to elicit, analyze, specify and validate the business and functional requirements of projects and users and ensure these are clear so Autodata systems architects’ and technical leads can then build a final plan and technology solution. &nbsp;This may be accomplished through consulting interviews and a variety of Use Case models or modeling tools.</p><p>Additionally, Solution Analysts will apply proven communication, analytical, problem-solving and project management/coordination skills to help support the development process and ensure that project deliverables are met according to specifications. On smaller projects, the Solution Analyst may act as PM or assume some project coordinator activities through the development lifecycle.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES &amp; MEASURES:</strong></p><p>The Responsibility levels (% time focus) of this role may vary from individual to individual depending on company needs and candidate backgrounds. For example, some Solution Analysts may never Project Manage and others many do so 50% of their time.</p><p><strong>1. &nbsp;Presales Activities &nbsp; </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><ul><li>possess a working knowledge of Autodata’s capabilities and processes</li><li>work with sales organization and clients to understand client needs, vision, project scope &nbsp;and design solutions</li><li>as needed, created high level requirements documents appropriate to the sales phase and strategy&nbsp;</li><li>assist with responses to client proposal requests (RFIs and RFPs)</li><li>in the absence of a Delivery Manager/Director, create SOWs</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Factors/Measures:</strong></p><ul><li>timeliness of work</li><li>depth of analysis appropriate to project needs/scope</li><li>feedback from sales organization and clients on consulting and communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>2. &nbsp;Requirements Creation &nbsp;</strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><ul><li>once the project is sold and moves into detail design phase, collaborate with the Solution Consulting team, Architects and project sponsors to clarify/refine project scope and vision</li><li>clearly identify project stakeholders and establish user classes as well as their characteristics.</li><li>identify and establish scope and parameters of requirements analysis in order to define impact, outcome criteria, and measure-taking actions.</li><li>conduct interviews and product analysis to gather quality user requirements via workshops, questionnaires, surveys, site visits, workflow storyboards, use cases, scenarios and other methods.</li><li>with our creative team and user specialists, lead usability perspective of the project - complete usability assessments, walkthroughs, learning system</li><li>translate conceptual user requirements into functional requirements in a clear manner that is comprehensible to developers/project team</li><li>create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to developers and/or the project team</li><li>work with stakeholders and project team to prioritize collected requirements</li><li>where necessary, develop prototypes of interfaces and attributes based on findings</li><li>analyze and verify requirements for completeness, consistency, comprehensibility, feasibility, and conformity to standards</li><li>may be asked to design and document logical data/object model (e.g. objects, methods, method contract, entities, attributes etc)</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Factors/Measures:</strong></p><ul><li>quality of requirements gathered – complete, comprehensive and at the correct technical level</li><li>timeliness of work</li><li>depth of analysis appropriate to project needs/scope</li><li>feedback from clients on consulting and communication skills</li><li>seen by ASC team as a “go to” for project information, who bring high value on projects</li></ul><p><strong>3. &nbsp;Requirements Tracking, Modifications and Improvements &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>develop and/or utilize standard templates to accurately and concisely write requirement specifications – both business and functional</li><li>help translate business and functional requirements into software design documents and solutions (may be viewed as a technical expert at times).&nbsp;</li><li>ensure the document trail allows all team members to follow from analysis through systems design and quality testing</li><li>stay connected throughout the project lifecycle to ensure the vision is maintained, manage and track the status of requirements, enforce and redefine as necessary.</li><li>communicate changes, enhancements, and modifications, verbally or through written documentation, to project managers, sponsors and other stakeholders so that issues and solutions are understood</li><li>with PM ensure ALL sign offs are received on changes.</li><li>contribute to system implementation planning and business training strategy</li><li>design and or participate in walk-throughs</li><li>research, review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing requirements-gathering processes and develop strategies for enhancing or further leveraging these processes</li><li>as part of the team, establish practices and procedures that work towards the continuous improvement of the requirements process.</li><li>consult/be involved in the development of test strategies, scenarios, execution and support during business acceptance testing</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Factors/Measures:</strong></p><ul><li>use of standard templates or initiative to change/improve ours</li><li>positive feedback from ASC development and QA team about requirements and input throughout build</li><li>paperwork in order, stored in appropriate place and current versions available to entire team as needed</li><li>evidence of providing inputs to the group, quality improvement suggestions and leadership to the project team</li></ul><p><strong>4. &nbsp;Project Management/Coordination &amp; Other Duties as Assigned:</strong></p><ul><li>act as PM or PC from time to time or as required</li><li>track/manage small projects to successful completion</li><li>analyze and report on issues/progress</li><li>complete day-to-day operational and administrative issues</li><li>prepare process diagrams, spreadsheets, meeting notes and status reports</li><li>provide guidance and/or instruction to junior staff members</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Factors/Measures:</strong></p><ul><li>use of all appropriate tools and versioning</li><li>client satisfaction</li><li>delivered within approved schedule and budget</li></ul><p><strong>ESSENTIAL SKILLS/TRAITS/EDUCATION/EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:</strong></p><ul><li>College diploma or university degree in the field of business administration, computer science, finance or information systems</li><li>5+ years related work experience (10+ years for Senior)</li><li>Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modeling, verification, and methodology development.</li><li>General knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations</li><li>Ability to create systematic and consistent requirements specifications in both technical and user-friendly language.</li><li>Ability to apply statistical and other research methods into systems issues and products as required</li><li>Good understanding of project management principles, PC skills and hands-on experience building tools and presentations with the Microsoft suite of products</li><li>Working knowledge of a variety of programming languages including JAVA, .net, HTML an asset</li><li>Highly self motivated, self directed and able to exercise independent judgment, take action</li><li>Excellent analytical, mathematical and creative problem-solving skills.</li><li>Solid understanding of Autodata’s goals and objectives</li><li>Excellent listening, interviewing, oral communication, documentation/writing and diplomacy skills</li><li>Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.</li><li>Strong customer service orientation.</li><li>Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.</li><li>Ability to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li></ul><p>Application Contact information</p><p>Use this information to apply to this job posting.</p><p>Company Name:&nbsp;Autodata Solutions<br />Contact Name: Erin Duquette<br />Telephone: 519-451-2323<br />Fax:&nbsp;519-451-6615<br />Email Address: <a href="mailto:recruiting@autodatasolutions.com">recruiting@autodatasolutions.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 901 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:41:08 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/cstar-interprofessional-surgery-anesthesia-school-2011 <p><p><p>Attention Nursing and Medical Students!</p><p>Are you interested in Surgery, Anesthesia &amp; OR Nursing?</p><p>CSTAR Interprofessional Surgery &amp; Anesthesia School 2011</p><p>CSTAR-Western-LHSC</p><p>June 13-17, 2011</p></p><p>Overview:</p><p>As nursing and pre-clerk medical students, the choice of which specialty you wish to study&nbsp;can sometimes be difficult, if not overwhelming. CSTAR, Western, and LHSC have put together a program that will assist you with your career choice.</p><p>Who Should Attend:</p> 899 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:21:55 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/medical-technology-innovation-conference <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/MTI%2520E-teaser%2520jan%252011%5B1%5D.jpg" width="600" height="700" /></p><p><p><p>A two day symposium to explore the business and management issues related to the&nbsp;commercialization, innovation and adoption of medical technologies.</p><p>Entrepreneurs, investors, legal and public-policy experts will discuss opportunities and challenges&nbsp;presented by the med tech industry, and offer insights and best practices on how to achieve success.</p></p><p>Friday, June 10th</p> 822 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:19:01 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/iso-134852003-workshop-assist-firms-achieving-registration <p>&nbsp;</p><p>ISO 13485:2003 Workshop to Assist Firms in Achieving Registration&nbsp;</p> 893 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:38:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/march-breakfast-club-presentations <p>Don Leahy of IBM was the guest speaker at our March Breakfast Club, and has provided TechAlliance with his presentation as a PDF. If you weren't able to join us for the Breakfast Club, or would like to learn more about cloud computing, and what it can offer to companies, from the small scale to larger enterprise-level deployments. From basic services free service's like Google Apps to larger industry-specific server operations, cloud computing is certainly a daunting topic, but one that more and more businesses will have to consider in the drive for greater productivity and cost savings.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Don Leahy's&nbsp;<a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Leveraging Cloud Computing.pdf" target="_blank">Breakfast Club presentation</a></li></ul> 896 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:40:59 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/community-members-and-organizations-announced-part-techalliance-gearing-growth-regional-growth-strat <p>For Immediate Release – March 7, 2011<br />London, Ont.<br /><br />On March 29, 2011, TechAlliance will present its second annual <a href="http://www.gearingupforgrowth.ca" target="_blank">Gearing up for Growth: Regional Growth Strategies Conference</a> at the London Convention Centre. This full-day conference features three keynote speakers and a host of breakout sessions designed to foster growth in the business community. Breakout sessions, to be held throughout the day, follow four streams including Growing Leaders, Growing Innovation, Growing Markets, and Growing CEOs. Presenters and session information have just been released and include individuals and organizations from throughout our community.<a href="http://www.gearingupforgrowth.ca/agenda/breakouts" target="_blank"> Please click here for more information about the breakout sessions</a>.<br /><br />Gearing up for Growth is the ultimate opportunity for business owners and leaders along with service providers, aspiring business executives, and employees interested in capitalizing on the newest growth trends.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.gearingupforgrowth.ca/agenda/breakouts" target="_blank">breakouts </a>compliment three renowned <a href="http://www.gearingupforgrowth.ca/keynotes" target="_blank">keynote speakers</a> that include Robert Herjavec, star of CBC’s Dragons’ Den and ABC’s Shark Tank. The one-day conference will also feature keynotes Sarah Prevette, one of North America’s top young entrepreneurs and founder of Sprouter, and Bill Johnson, former President and CEO of both McDonald's Canada and McDonald’s Mexico who credits London as his hometown.<br /><br />The Gearing up for Growth Conference will allow Ontario’s business community to explore strategies and gain the tools needed to spark growth and ease growing pains. Held at the London Convention Centre, the Conference hopes to welcome over 400 attendees and is part of London Tech Week, the city’s only week designated to celebrate and recognize the many world-class technology businesses that call the city home. London Tech Week is made possible by platinum sponsor Ernst &amp; Young and with support from NRC-IRAP.<br /><br />Conference participants can attend the entire conference, including the Power Breakfast ($175 for TechAlliance members, $249 for non-members), or choose to attend only the Power Breakfast ($50 for TechAlliance members, $65 for non-members). Special pricing is also available for corporate tables and large groups. For further information and registration details visit <a href="http://www.gearingupforgrowth.ca">www.gearingupforgrowth.ca</a>.<br /><br />For media inquiries, please contact Matt Quin, Director of Communications and Engagement, w:519-858-5082, c:519-709-3076 or <a href="mailto:matt.quin@techalliance.ca">matt.quin@techalliance.ca</a><br /><br />##</p> 888 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:19:02 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-incentives-specialist <p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p>The Incentives Specialist is responsible for providing standard, custom and ad hoc reports to Autodata’s field delivery representatives in a complete, timely and accurate manner for use by our OEM clients in sales planning and competitive market analysis. &nbsp;Additionally this role will provide support to incentive processing teams (web Incentives, Data processing &amp; QA) along with other incentive projects as necessary.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities &amp; Measures:</strong></p><p>1. Standard, Custom &amp; Ad Hoc Reporting</p><ul><li>Perform financial analysis of automotive incentive programs and maintain customized incentive reports for OEM sales, marketing and finance clients</li><li>Assist in the ongoing development and maintenance of OEM incentive “stackability” rules.</li></ul><p>2. Delivery</p><ul><li>Drive process improvements and efficiencies</li><li>Responsible for accurate, timely, complete reporting for competitive incentives and other reports for OEM sales planning clients</li></ul><p>Key Success Factor/Measures:</p><div><ul><li>Effective Oral and written communication and presentation skills</li><li>SLA agreement (deadlines) met consistently or exceeded</li><li>This role will also be required for “on call” work as stipulated be client demand</li></ul></div><div>3. Support Incentive Processing &amp; Teams</div><ul><li>Create different analytical reports appropriate to client needs</li><li>Help support the F&amp;I Specialist and assist with resolving client</li><li>Provide support to sales and solution teams around incentive initiatives</li><li>Support Incentives data processing team</li><li>Perform as the SME to team members – eg. Incentives program rules, availability and eligibility</li></ul><div>Key success Factors/Measures:</div><div><ul><li>Provide insight suggestions for the development of internal tools and data model</li><li>Provide insight and suggestions for the improvement of department policies and processes</li></ul></div><div><strong>Essential Skills/Traits/Education/Experience required:</strong></div><div><ul><li>Experience analyzing automotive incentives and creating monthly reports/metrics</li><li>Minimum 5 years experience either as an Sales Manager/Admin (dealership experience) or related OEM corporate experience</li><li>Post secondary education in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Understand the different needs of OEM marketing, sales and finance clientsØ &nbsp;Superior communication, analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Exceptionally self-motivated, directed, and detail-oriented.</li><li>Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.</li><li>Ability to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Ability to organize and prioritize personal and team functions.</li><li>Ability to exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent MS Office skills (Excel)</li><li>Ability to work flexible/extended hours during peak data periods is required.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><strong>Application Contact information</strong></div><div>Company Name: &nbsp; Autodata Solutions</div><div>Contact Name: &nbsp; Erin Duquette - HR</div><div>Email Address: &nbsp; recruiting@autodatasolutions.com</div> 887 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:14:11 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/venture-london-finalists-announced <p>The finalists have been announced in the Venture London competition. The finalists in the Planned Business Category are Entos Pharmaceuticals, <a href="http://www.newninjas.com" target="_blank">New Ninjas</a> and <a href="http://tecvana.com/" target="_blank">TecVana Corporation</a>. In the Existing Business Category, the finalists are <a href="http://www.antfirm.com/" target="_blank">The Ant Firm</a>, <a href="http://www.entryandautomation.ca/" target="_blank">Hudson Entry &amp; Automation</a> and <a href="http://www.riverparkdental.ca/" target="_blank">Riverpark Dental</a>. These six businesses are competing to win a share of more than $45,000 in cash and prizes.</p><p>The winners of this year's Venture London competition will be announced at the Awards Presentation on April 5, 2011 at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn. For more information, visits www.venturelondon.ca.</p> 885 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:44:39 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ek3-flash-applications-developer <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Introduction</strong></p><p>EK3 is a privately held company that is defining the role of digital media in the retailing environment. It maintains ongoing close relationships with some of the world’s leading brands by providing a number of services relating to digital media and creativity. EK3 works in several industries including Quick Service Restaurant, Financial Services, Lottery &amp; Gaming and Retail. &nbsp;It maintains a leading position in the industry by investing in both academic and industrial research. Employees enjoy diversity in the company’s workforce, from skilled software engineers to artistic designers. &nbsp;The company has offices in London and Toronto, Ontario and has won awards for its commitment to employing a diverse range of employees from various cultural backgrounds from around the world. If you are passionate about digital media, a self-motivated individual and willing to rise to new and exciting challenges, consider applying at EK3.</p><p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>In this role you will be developing dynamic Flash media that is defining the new and emerging digital media &amp; narrowcasting industry. You will be working in a supportive team environment of a creative production studio and cross-departmental support from software engineers, user experience developers, quality assurance teams. The teams are responsible for designing, developing and implementing enterprise and professional web-based business services and supporting intelligent creative. The role requires creative and motivated self-starters that possess a passion for growing their knowledge and career in the ever-changing field of narrowcasting, marketing, web business services, and media.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create re-usable components that can be shared with multiple applications</li><li>Interact with project teams to understand business and user requirements to determine specifications for Flash development</li><li>Implement innovative Flash techniques and features in a highly scalable manner</li><li>Contribute to and assist in the authoring of feature requirement documents</li><li>Collaborate with creative and technical team members to determine the most appropriate, and robust implementation of Flash.</li><li>Maintain high coding standards and practices and exercise quality control on all aspects of Flash development</li><li>Assist in developing digital media strategies</li><li>Bring new and effective ideas and suggestions to the various teams</li><li>Develop creative and critical thinking abilities</li><li>Strive for constant customer satisfaction</li><li>Promote and reinforce quality assurance for EK3 and its clients</li><li>Represent the company’s core values of Trust, Integrity, and Accountability</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong people and communication skills</li><li>Strong organizational and documenting skills</li><li>Multitasking skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively juggle diverse demands</li><li>Ability to manage own timelines to meet deadlines</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 3 years of professional Flash development experience</li><li>Expertise in Flash development methodologies including ActionScript-1.0/2.0, OOP implementation component development, XML communication, software design patterns, and quality assurance. Experience with HTML5 is a plus.</li><li>Knowledge of Photoshop is required</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of the Adobe product range and competing toolsets</li><li>Flash animation and Flash video and design knowledge and expertise</li><li>Adobe After Effects and After Effects API knowledge would be beneficial</li><li>Web technology knowledge and expertise (i.e. XML, HTML, DHTML, PHP, Java/JavaScript, server side scripting and applications, databases, etc.)</li><li>Proven ability for quick creative and technical thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines</li><li>Proficiency with office software including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Qualifying candidates must pass a proficiency test for this position</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>Please send your resume to careers@ek3.com, quoting Reference #CAS-030111</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 884 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:29:59 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/technology-growth-initiative-eastern-canada-business-bootcamp-%E2%80%93-london-ontario <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, in conjunction with the Trade Commissioner Service, and its partners Miller Thompson and KPMG would like to cordially invite you to participate in the Technology Growth Initiative (TGI) Eastern Canada Business Boot Camps Spring 2011.</p><p>How can companies get involved? There are 2 ways to participate:</p> 883 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:52:54 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/pitching-todays-capital <p><font face="arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif" size="0"></font></p> 882 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:45:26 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/2011-dodiis-worldwide-conference-motor-city <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Columbia, MD (February 9, 2011) – The 2011 DoDIIS Worldwide Conference, hosted by the DIA Directorate for Information&nbsp;Management (DS) and Chief Information Officer, is being held in Detroit, MI on 1-5 May.&nbsp;</p> 881 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:11:07 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/prep-camp-technology-growth-initiative-2011-series-4 <p><font face="Arial" size="2"></font></p> 878 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:04:04 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/innovation-nation <p>The Centre for Surgical Invention and Innovation (CSii) will bring together innovators from all disciplines to participate in the&nbsp;Innovation Nation Conference on July 18th &amp; 19th 2011&nbsp;at Deerhurst Resort in&nbsp;Huntsville,Ontario.</p> <p>The Conference is a celebration of innovation and the inspiration that has enabled individuals from all walks of life to focus their genius on the task of building a better world.</p> <p>Confirmed Speakers:</p> 876 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:55:55 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/tedxuwo <p>University of Western Ontario students are joining the charge to help share “ideas worth spreading.” The group is hosting TEDxUWO (Technology, Entertainment, Design) talks Saturday, March 12 at The Grand Theatre.</p> <p>TEDx are independently organized events held in the spirit of the original TED conferences, which challenge some of the world’s most fascinating thinkers and doers to give an inspiring 18-minute talk. The event begins at 10 a.m.</p> <p>Following in the footsteps of other universities, such as Waterloo and Toronto, Western students are bringing the event to London. The idea for holding a TEDx event was a few years in the making.</p> <p>Read the full article: <a href="http://communications.uwo.ca/western_news/stories/2011/March/join_the_conversation_at_tedxuwo.html">Western News</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 877 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:30:38 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/emerging-leaders-announces-leadership-london <p>On Thursday February 17th&nbsp;<a style="color: #4263ab;" href="http://www.emergingleaders.ca/" target="_blank">Emerging Leaders</a>&nbsp;was happy to announce it's specialized leadership development and training series,&nbsp;<a style="color: #4263ab;" href="http://leadershiplondon-mailer.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">Leadership London</a>. Directed towards those who aspire to lead, Leadership Londonwhich will be taught by a mix of emerging and established leaders in a variety of formats, will begin in late March and has two different streams,&nbsp;Rigorous&nbsp;and&nbsp;Challenge.</p> <p>The ultimate goal of Leadership London is to help emerging talent hone their leadership skills, build relationships with established business and community leaders, and to get emerging leaders using their leadership skills to help address local issues.</p> <p>Leadership London provides a valuable professional development opportunity for employers to support the leadership development of their employees, board of directors and anyone they work with who they see the potential of a leader within.</p> <p>Aspire to lead by getting involved! Choose which of two stream best suits your leadership style.&nbsp;To learn more about Leadership London and to Register please visit&nbsp;<a style="color: #4263ab;" href="http://leadershiplondon-mailer.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">leadershiplondon-mailer.eventbrite.com</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 875 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:16:40 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/triseries-%E2%80%93-1b <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>triSeries – 1B</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">Safety vs. Scientific Validation: GLP Regulations and their Relevance to the Discovery, Development and Testing of Regulated Drug and Medical Device Products</p><p style="text-align: center;">March 23, 2011 • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm</p><p style="text-align: center;">University Hospital – Level 6 – Kelman Simulation Room</p> 874 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:39:39 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/win-your-first-year-tuition-courtesy-gowling-lafleur-henderson-llp <p><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="0"></font></p><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/LSIG%20essay%20contest%20header.jpg" width="600" height="116" /></div><div></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="0"><font face="Arial" size="2">Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP<span>, i</span>n conjunction with National Biotechnology Week<span>&nbsp;and in partnership with Bioscience Education Canada,</span>&nbsp;invites you to participate in the BIOTECH ESSAY CONTEST. Write and submit a 1,500 word essay by May 3<span>1</span>, 201<span>1</span>&nbsp;on your view of "Canada's Top Biotechnology Story of the Year."<span>&nbsp;Topics can include health-based research, agricultural innovations, or industrial applications for biotech. Your topic must be Canadian-based, for example, Canadian research or Canadians involved in a larger international study. The development or finding you report on must occur or have been recognized as a notable advance in an ongoing study within the period of June 1, 2010 to May 30, 2011.</span></font></font></div><div><div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="0"><font face="Arial" size="2"></font></font></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="0"><span><font face="Arial" size="2">Winners must be entering a life sciences-related field at a Canadian post-secondary institution to be eligible. Essays will be judged by a panel of industry experts. The first place winner receives up to $5,000 toward their first year tuition. Second prize is a laptop with an approximate retail value of $800 and the third prize is an iPod Touch with approximate retail value of $200&nbsp;<em><font size="1">(iPod Touch is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Apple is not a sponsor of, nor a participant in, this promotion.)</font></em></font></span></font></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="0"><span><font face="Arial" size="2">Find out more at&nbsp;</font><a style="color: #4263ab;" title="http://www.gowlings.com/essaycontest" href="http://www.gowlings.com/essaycontest" target="_blank"><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#810081">www.gowlings.com/essaycontest</font></a></span></font></div></div></div><p>&nbsp;</p> 873 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:14:43 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p-9 <p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p> 613 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:25:05 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/commercialization-technology <p>MITACS invites researchers, potential entrepreneurs and corporate representatives to attend&nbsp;a &nbsp;half-day event. The purpose of this event is to provide information about available funding and entrepreneurial opportunities, to further collaborative research and to&nbsp;discuss commercialization of technologies. This will be a unique opportunity for faculty&nbsp;and other researchers to network and foster partnerships with industry.</p> 871 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:19:56 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-extremes-talks-about-darkness-2 <p>In an <a href="http://www.shacknews.com/article/67728/interview-sheldon-carter-from-digital">interview with Shack News</a>, Digital Extremes Project Director Sheldon Carter talks about the studio's work on the upcoming The Darkness 2 for 2K Games, including how Digital Extremes got the job and how they are putting their own spin on the franchise.</p><p>Source: <a href="http://www.shacknews.com/article/67728/interview-sheldon-carter-from-digital">Shack News</a></p> 870 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:43:36 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ivey-case-study <p>Publishing on the internet is the gold mining of the 21st century. Anyone can give it a try, but few strike it rich. Such is the case of the &nbsp;"The Mark News". Led by Professor Simon Parker join TechAlliance for one of our signature Ivey Case Study events. "The Mark News" is the story of an internet news site with lofty ambitions, but without a business plan to match. After an underwhelming start, the site is looking at ways to expand or revamp it's business, content and marketing. With all options on the table, can they reinvent themselves and make The Mark a viable business? </p> 866 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:15:05 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-life-cloud <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner_1_0.gif" width="500" height="139" /></p> 836 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:25:15 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-named-part-ontario-network-excellence <h1 style="font-size: 18pt;">Supporting Innovation And Creating Jobs In Southwestern Ontario</h1> <h2 style="font-size: 14pt;">McGuinty Government Helps Local Entrepreneurs Bring Ideas To Life</h2> <p style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</p><p style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Update</strong>: Coverage from the <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2011/03/04/17496921.html">London Free Press</a></p> <h2 style="font-size: 14pt;">NEWS</h2> <p style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Southwestern Ontario’s <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/r" target="_blank">TechAlliance</a> is now part of the <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/y" target="_blank">Ontario Network of Excellence (ONE)</a>.</p> <p style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">ONE consists of 14 regional innovation centres across Ontario. These centres help local entrepreneurs bring innovative ideas to the marketplace, such as new ways to treat disease, cleaner ways to produce power and next-generation digital entertainment.</p> <p style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The centres give entrepreneurs access to a broad range of experts, including researchers, academics, businesses, government and investors, who can help sell an idea and grow a business worldwide. </p> <p style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Supporting made-in-Ontario technologies is part of <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/j" target="_blank">Ontario’s strategy</a> to make innovation a driving force of Ontario’s economy, and supports the <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/t" target="_blank">Open Ontario Plan</a> to build new opportunities for economic growth and jobs. </p> <h2 style="font-size: 14pt;">QUOTES</h2> <p style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“The strength of Ontario’s creative environment, diverse culture, highly skilled workforce, world-class education system, internationally recognized research community and proven entrepreneurs is second to none. ONE links these talents together across the province to ensure all great ideas have the opportunity to flourish — creating jobs and improving our lives now and in the future.”<br /> — <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/i" target="_blank">Glen Murray</a>, Minister of Research and Innovation</p> <p style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“All of Southwestern Ontario can be proud of the incredible success our innovators have had to date, and the boost they are giving our economy. TechAlliance’s entry into the ONE will no doubt push our bright lights towards further success, and lay the groundwork for high quality jobs for our community well into the future.”<br /> — <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/d" target="_blank">Chris Bentley</a>, MPP for London West</p> <p style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“London is a hotspot for research and innovation in areas as diverse as healthcare, cleantech and digital media technologies. ONE links these researchers and entrepreneurs with the information and expertise they need to turn great ideas into better healthcare, greener technologies and award-winning digital entertainment.”<br /> — <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/h" target="_blank">Deb Matthews</a>, MPP for London North Centre</p> <p style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“Groundbreaking research leadership and incredible business savvy have pushed the Southwestern Ontario region to the forefront of the new economy. Success has brought high-paying jobs and an influx of new talent to our communities. Now, the Ontario Network of Excellence connects our great minds with others across our province — ensuring that the next generation of products and services can be discovered and developed right here, and sold to the world.”<br /> — <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/k" target="_blank">Khalil Ramal</a>, MPP for London-Fanshawe </p> <p style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“The research and entrepreneurial talent in Southwestern Ontario is world-class, and our institutions are internationally recognized. With ONE we become even more of an innovation powerhouse. By sharing our knowledge with our provincial colleagues, we likewise gain strength from their proven know-how — leading to a strong regional and provincial new economy.”<br /> — <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/u" target="_blank">Marilyn Sinclair</a>, President and CEO, TechAlliance </p> <h2 style="font-size: 14pt;">QUICK FACTS</h2> <ul><li>In 2008-2009, Ontario’s local innovation centres helped our province’s technology-based entrepreneurs and companies: create and retain more than 3,400 jobs, protect over 1,300 new ideas through patents and copyrights, develop nearly 900 prototypes, bring more than 700 products and services to the market and sell to more than 3,500 new customers.</li><li>It is estimated that ONE will increase these numbers dramatically, by providing more coordinated, immediate and specialized help that is accessible across the province.</li><li>In Southwestern Ontario, local thinking and support for innovation has already produced successful companies like <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/o" target="_blank">Trojan Technologies</a>. The company is a global leader in multiple areas of water treatment — from waste water and drinking water to environmental contamination treatment. It currently employs about 375 in London and about 100 in Guelph.</li></ul> <h2 style="font-size: 14pt;">LEARN MORE</h2> <p style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">About <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/b" target="_blank">Southwestern Ontario innovation success stories</a>. <br /> About the <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/n" target="_blank">Ontario Network of Excellence</a>.<br /> About <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/p" target="_blank">Ontario's Innovation Agenda</a>.<br /> About the government’s <a href="http://ministryofresearchandinnovation.cmail4.com/t/r/l/yuitudd/blhtiotu/x" target="_blank">Open Ontario Plan</a>.</p> 869 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:16:57 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/virtuoso-2011 <p class="MsoNormal">Celebrate communication excellence and the best in creative strategy and design with IABC London at Virtuoso 2011.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Plan to join IABC London on Thursday, June 2 2011 at Museum London for very new Virtuoso experience. This year, you’ll enjoy designers creating works of art before your eyes, interactive creative experiences, unique food stations and a chance to vote for your favourite video with a People’s Choice award. This is a party you won’t want to miss!&nbsp;</p> 857 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:34:56 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/startechcom-named-one-canada%E2%80%99s-50-best-managed-companies <p>London, ON – February 22, 2011 - StarTech.com, a London, Ontario based manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity and technology parts is pleased to announce that it has been named to the prestigious list of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for 2010. Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed private companies with revenues over $10 million.<br /><br />Companies earn the distinction of Best Managed Company by demonstrating business excellence through a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management abilities and practices. The awards are sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, the National Post and Queens School of Business.<br /><br />"By pursuing innovation and investing in meeting the needs of their clients, this year's winners have made a positive impact in the Canadian marketplace," said Jon Hountalas, Executive Vice-President, Business Banking, CIBC. "We applaud their success and we're proud to recognize their contribution to Canadian business."<br /><br />“We are extremely proud of this tremendous distinction,” commented Paul Seed, StarTech.com President and CEO. “We see this as a testament to hard work and dedication of everyone at StarTech.com at all levels of the company. Our continued growth and global expansion coupled with the distinction of recently being named one of Canada’s 50 Best Small and Medium Employers certainly validates that we are on the right track.”<br /><br />2010 Best Managed Company winners will be honoured at the Best Managed Symposium and Gala on March 29, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario.<br /><br />More information about Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies can be found at www.canadas50best.com.</p> 856 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:27:34 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-selected-trade-misson-biopartnering-north-america <p><strong>London, Ontario (February 23, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)</strong> announced today that the Company was selected by the International Trade Branch and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade in partnership with the Ontario BioScience Industry Organization to participate in a Trade Mission to BioPartnering North America in Vancouver, Canada taking place February 27 - March 1, 2011.&nbsp; BioPartnering North America is one of the premier annual international pharmaceutical partnering events. </p><p>COTI is one of five Ontario based human health bioscience companies selected to participate in this Trade Mission and as a result has arranged a number of one-on-one meetings with pharmaceutical and drug development organizations.&nbsp; The objective of these meetings is to present compelling data on COTI’s potentially first-in-class and best-in-class Akt2 inhibitor for oncology, COTI-2, and to further discussions surrounding a licensing deal.&nbsp; During preclinical testing, COTI-2 has demonstrated greater selectivity, an improved safety profile and superior pharmacokinetics in comparison to other Akt inhibitors.&nbsp; </p><p>COTI will also be delivering a presentation at the conference highlighting the scientific merit and commercial potential of COTI-2.&nbsp; COTI’s presentation will occur on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 3:15pm PST in the West Meeting Room 216 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.&nbsp; COTI will be represented by Dr. Wayne Danter, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Mr. Michael Barr, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing.&nbsp; </p><p>“We are delighted to participate in the Trade Mission to BioPartnering North America and to be given the opportunity to share with a targeted audience the continued progress of our lead candidate, COTI-2,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, CEO of COTI.&nbsp; “This new data will stimulate further discussions as we continue to evaluate our options pertaining to a licensing deal for COTI-2.”&nbsp; </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About COTI-2</span></strong></p><p>COTI‐2 is a novel small molecule that acts by inhibiting Akt/PKB (Protein kinase B) phosphorylation that leads to caspase‐9 activation in cancer cells resulting in tumour cell death.&nbsp; COTI-2 has demonstrated greater selectivity as well as an improved safety profile and pharmacokinetics in comparison to other Akt inhibitors.&nbsp; COTI‐2 is easily synthesized and has good in vitro and in vivo efficacy against multiple human cancers including small cell lung, non‐small cell lung, colon, brain, ovarian, endometrial, triple negative breast and pancreatic.&nbsp; COTI‐2 test results show it to be highly effective as a single agent therapy and as a combination therapy in a number of animal models of human cancers.&nbsp; COTI‐2 differs from other cancer treatments in that other treatments involve the killing of healthy growing and dividing cells in the body resulting in significant toxic side effects, while COTI‐2 appears to target and destroy cancer cells only and has demonstrated low toxicity in normal human cells compared to human cancer cells.&nbsp; The combined scientific evidence indicates that COTI‐2 is an ideal agent for combination therapy with current standard agents for a number of cancers.&nbsp; COTI is currently evaluating partners to share in the risk/reward of COTI-2 development via a licensing agreement. To request a non‐confidential data package or to discuss a partnership concerning COTI‐2 please contact Michael Barr, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at <a href="mailto:mbarr@criticaloutcome.com">mbarr@criticaloutcome.com</a>.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)&nbsp; </span></strong></p><p>COTI is formed around a unique computational platform technology called CHEMSAS®, which allows for accelerated identification and optimization of targeted small molecules potentially effective in the treatment of human diseases for which current therapy is either lacking or ineffective.&nbsp; COTI is focused on preparing its lead anti‐cancer compound, COTI‐2, for an Investigational New Drug filing in the USA in 2012.&nbsp; In addition to COTI‐2, the company has a significant preclinical pipeline targeting large market opportunities such as: adult acute leukemia and other cancers, multiple sclerosis, HIV integrase, and Alzheimer’s disease. </p><p>For further information, please visit the website at <a href="http://www.criticaloutcome.com">www.criticaloutcome.com</a> or contact:<br />Michael Barr<br />Vice President of Business Development and Marketing<br />519-858-5157 </p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>&nbsp;</em></p> 855 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:13:12 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/startechcom-accounts-receivable-supervisor <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;" align="center"><strong>ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SUPERVISOR – FULL TIME</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">StarTech.com Ltd. is a global manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity and technology parts that enable business solutions.&nbsp; Founded in 1985, we are a privately owned Canadian company, based in London Ontario with operations in Columbus, Ohio and Northampton, England.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">StarTech.com is a leader in our targeted product markets in North America and Europe and is growing rapidly internationally. We were named one of Canada’s 50 Best Small &amp; Medium Employers in 2011 and were also named an INC 5000 honoree for four consecutive years, recognizing us as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. In addition, StarTech.com received the Large Business of the Year award from the London Chamber of Commerce in 2010 and we are a finalist for Excellence in Human Resources for 2011..</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Our customers love doing business with us because we provide exceptional customer service with lifetime support and exclusive online resources that saves them time and money.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">We are currently looking for an Accounts Receivable Supervisor to join our team.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">In this role you will be responsible for leading the Accounts Receivable team and&nbsp; accountable for the accurate and timely collections of all A/R accounts. In addition, you will analyze various balance sheet accounts and prepare the monthly AR aging reports.&nbsp; You will be responsible for managing escalated accounts receivable matters that will require diplomacy and superior communication skills.&nbsp; You will be responsible for reviewing customer payment history and report instances where deteriorating trends are&nbsp; occurring, as well as reviewing new customer credit requests making recommendations as required.&nbsp; </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">This position will appeal to someone who is interested in working in a small and dynamic team environment.&nbsp; The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.&nbsp; The selected professional should have some leadership and/or direct supervisory experience.&nbsp; The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in a manner that fosters positive working relationships with business partners is essential.&nbsp; The incumbent must possess a high level of moral judgement for handling confidential information and monetary transactions.&nbsp; Effective attention to detail, a high degree of accuracy and sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills are required&nbsp; </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">If you want to join a successful, growing and dynamic entrepreneurial company that provides competitive compensation and benefits, please submit your resume and salary expectations in confidence by applying on-line directly to www.startech.com</p><p> <br />We appreciate all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.&nbsp; No phone calls please. </p><p><a href="http://hwww.knighthunter.com/sites/StarTech/JobApply.aspx?JID=701a97b5-18bd-45ae-b235-2b873a8ffcc2">Apply here.</a></p> 854 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:01:33 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/shape-londons-future-mayors-economic-council-open-call <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="color: #000000;">Shortly after taking office, Mayor Joe Fontana assembled an 'Economic Council' with a mission to bring together "...Londoners who represent a cross section of business, academia, commerce, culture and social enterprise. The task before them is to... answer three critical questions, all relating to the creation of jobs, growing investment and improving how London does business."</p> <p style="color: #000000;">The three questions are:</p> 852 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:25:13 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/maximizing-your-sred-claim <p class="MsoNormal">On <strong>Thursday,</strong> <strong>March 3, 2011</strong>, join BeneFact Consulting Group and partners for a complimentary breakfast at <strong>Communitech Technology Association</strong> in <strong>Waterloo, Ontario</strong> as a panel of independent advisors and industry experts discuss the SR&amp;ED program. During this 1 hour, power-packed seminar, you can expect to gain a clear understanding on the following topics:</p> 830 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:59:27 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/%E2%80%98talk-and-listen%E2%80%99-dr-don-stuss <p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Don Stuss, President and Scientific Director (interim) of the Ontario Brain Institute (OBI), will hold two sessions for neuroscience researchers and clinicians at Western and Lawson on:<br /><br />February 24, 2011<br />10:30-12 p.m. | Social Sciences Centre 5220<br />1:30-3 p.m. | Social Sciences Centre 5220<br /> 850 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:54:32 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/oakridge-robotics-team-rogers-daytime <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nCRTW_qmDGo" width="480" height="390" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p>The FIRST Robotics team from Oakridge showed off part of their robot on Rogers Daytime this week. <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/can-london-students-build-better-robot">Learn more </a>about the competition, and how two London high schools are competing.</p> 848 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:13:13 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/member-blog-confusing-web-terms <p><strong><em>This member blog was provided by Erin Brinen at Echidna Solutions. </em></strong></p><p>It’s no surprise to most that when you enter the world of websites, you’re entering a world with an entirely new language. Whether you’re a manager in charge of re-developing your organization’s website or an HTML student trying to find your way, it’s easy to get lost in this new world…so we're here to help!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>To read the rest of this blog post, please visit the <a href="http://www.echidna.ca/blog/" target="_blank">Echidna Solutions blog</a>.</em></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>To submit your own member blog posts, please email <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:greg.picken@techalliance.ca">greg.picken@techalliance.ca</a>.</em></strong></p> 847 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:15:36 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/maple-leaf-digital-lounge-sxsw-pre-party <p class="MsoNormal">Maple Leaf Digital Launches at SXSW - showcasing Canadian digital technology!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">On Thursday February 17th, 2011 the&nbsp;Maple Leaf Digital Lounge&nbsp;will be hosting an event for the Toronto digital community and those heading down to Austin, Texas for South by Southwest this March! The event will take place at Toronto venue “Buffalo Bills Bar &amp; Grill”&nbsp;and is an exclusive opportunity to interact with those presenting at Maple Leaf Digital Lounge.</p> 846 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:58:10 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/lawson-health-research-institute-signs-gludef%E2%84%A2-fdg-supply-agreement-lantheus-medical-imaging-and-rec <p>LONDON, Ontario – Lawson Health Research Institute announced today that it has signed a Manufacturing &amp; Supply Agreement with Lantheus MI Canada, Inc., a subsidiary of Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., to produce Gludef™ at Lawson’s Nordal Cyclotron &amp; PET Radiochemistry Facility in London, Ontario. Under this agreement, Lawson will be able to service fourteen southwest Ontario counties with Gludef, Lantheus Medical Imaging’s version of fludeoxyglucose F-18 injection (also known as FDG), including Brant, Norfolk, Wellington, Waterloo, Grey, Bruce, Huron, Perth, Oxford, Middlesex, Elgin, Lambton, Chatham-Kent, and Essex.<br /><br />Gludef is a radiopharmaceutical agent indicated for imaging in patients undergoing oncologic diagnostic procedures for the evaluation of single pulmonary nodules (lung cancer diagnosis). It is used in conjunction with Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners.<br /><br />PET is the most advanced medical diagnostic imaging technology available today for early and accurate detection of cancer and certain diseases of the heart and brain. It is a superior imaging technology that is more sensitive, provides images with greater resolution, and does not rely on radioisotopes produced by nuclear reactors. The most common PET radioisotope is fluorine 18 (F-18). It has the longest half-life (110 minutes) of the most frequently used PET radioisotopes and is used as the primary raw material in the production of FDG, the most common Positron-Emitting Radiopharmaceutical (PER) utilized in clinical PET scans.<br /><br />The Nordal Cyclotron &amp; PET Radiochemistry Facility recently received its Establishment License from Health Canada, permitting the use of its F-18 in the production of clinical PERs.<br /><br />Lawson’s Dr. Michael Kovacs, Director of the Nordal Cyclotron &amp; PET Radiochemistry Facility, says, “We are very pleased to partner with Lantheus for the production of Gludef FDG. The Manufacturing &amp; Supply Agreement and the Health Canada Establishment License are very important steps towards our goal of manufacturing PERs in our cyclotron facility for use in clinical PET scans in southwest Ontario.”<br /><br />For more information, please see http://impatiens.sjhc.london.on.ca/drupal/node/1688</p> 845 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:52:52 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/resolution-im-nominated-sxsw-interactive-award <p>LONDON, Ontario - Resolution Interactive Media (ResIM) is pleased to announce a virtual orientation website it produced for the London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP) has been selected as a finalist in the Educational Resource category at South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Interactive.&nbsp;</p> <p>Taking place in Austin, Texas from March 11-20, SXSW is an annual conference of the international community’s best and brightest minds in music, film and interactive industries. The interactive category features finalists nominated from best new digital works, video games and innovative ideas. &nbsp;</p> <p>“It's rewarding to see a project produced in London for a London-based client recognized alongside names like Pepsi, Groupon, and Diesel,” said ResIM partner Jonathan Kochis.&nbsp; “Being a finalist at South by Southwest is a rare occurrence and something the entire ResIM team is very proud of.”&nbsp;</p> <p>"We are thrilled to be recognized as a finalist at this prestigious conference,” said Gale Turnbull, manager of Supportive Care and Education at LRCP, who also led the virtual orientation project.&nbsp; "The site was developed with the needs of our patients in mind and we have had tremendous feedback. This nomination reinforces the incredible effort that everyone put into this project and is one more example of LRCP’s success at serving our patients and their families.” &nbsp;</p> <p>Launched in September, the virtual orientation site, available at <a href="http://lrcp.tours.lhsc.on.ca/" target="_blank">http://lrcp.tours.lhsc.on.ca</a>, provides first-time patients the opportunity to take a guided tour of the cancer program’s facilities, and meet some of the staff who may be providing their care, without having to leave the comfort of their own homes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Jonathan and business partner Brendan Farr-Gaynor will be attending the SXSW Interactive awards ceremony in Austin on March 15th.</p> 843 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:23:48 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/member-blog-west-coast-story <p><strong><em>This member blog was provided was Titus Ferguson at rTraction. </em></strong></p><p>I’ve just returned from a trip to Vancouver and was really happy to be able to meet some of the people working in the social media / startup space in that city.</p> <p>I started the week on Monday with a great lunch with <a href="http://www.eaves.ca/">David Eaves</a>. We brainstormed a few further ideas around <a href="http://www.eatsure.ca/">EatSure </a>and some other projects with great potential for London so stay tuned on that front.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>To read the rest of this blog post, please visit the <a href="http://www.rtraction.com/blog/2011/02">rTraction blog</a>.</em></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>To submit your own member blog posts, please email <a href="mailto:greg.picken@techalliance.ca">greg.picken@techalliance.ca</a>.</em></strong></p> 842 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:35:58 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/electronic-youth-survey-looking-insights-15-29-year-olds <p>Electronic Youth - Creating the Current is a project spearheaded by the Workforce Planning and Development Board, aims to bridge the gap between youth and employers to maintain the growth of our economy in this region. It will provide valuable insight as to what youth are accessing electronically and how employers can use this to their advantage.</p><p>The project is currently running a survey for 15-29 year olds, to help better understand how they are using online resources for job hunting. What sort of websites are they using? What attracts them to a job posting? By <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/electronicyouth" target="_blank">completing the survey</a>, youth can inform the project and help bridge the gap between potential youth employees and employers.</p><p class="MsoNormal">For more information about the project, <a href="http://workforcedevelopment.ca/electronic-youth-creating-current" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> 841 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:41:03 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/fanshawe-college-co-op-students-are-available-may-august-2011 <p>The Lawrence Kinlin School of Business at Fanshawe College has students from a number of programs seeking co-op positions for the May to August 2011 work term. Areas of study include:</p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span><span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"></span></span></span>Business<span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span></span></span></li><li>Accounting<span style="font-family: Symbol;"></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span></span></span>Marketing<span style="font-family: Symbol;"></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span></span></span>Insurance<span style="font-family: Symbol;"></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span></span></span>Purchasing<span style="font-family: Symbol;"></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span></span></span>Financial Planning</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">Employers are eligible for a Tax Credit for hiring these co-op students!</p><p class="MsoNormal">Questions?&nbsp; Call or email Marg Medeiros today at 519-452-4430 x4576 or <a href="mailto:mmedeiros@fanshawec.ca" target="_blank">mmedeiros@fanshawec.ca</a></p> 840 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:13:54 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/dragons-den-auditions-london <p>On February 12, DRAGONS’ DEN takes to the road for the Season Six audition tour, stopping in a whopping 36 cities. Entrepreneurs from across the country are getting yet another chance to enter the DRAGONS’ DEN in a bid to score some high-powered financial backing for their business ventures.<br /><br />Open auditions are taking place in London on Saturday, February 19th from 11am to 7pm at the Windermere Manor, 200 Collip Circle.<br /> 839 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:33:36 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/voicescom-client-success-manager <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Client Success Manager</strong></h2><p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.voices.com/company/team" target="_blank">The Voices.com team</a> is actively searching for its next member, in the form of an awe-inspiring Client Success Manager. &nbsp;United from a complementary set of backgrounds including computer science, sound engineering, vocal education, marketing and customer service, the staff at <a href="http://voices.com/" target="_blank">Voices.com</a> valiantly delivers first-class service to customers all around the world, using innovative technology for the purposes of simplifying the process and reducing the costs of hiring professional voice-over talents. <br /> &nbsp;<br /> <strong>Your Purpose:<br /> </strong>In your role as Client Success Manager, your main goal is to combine your stellar customer service experience with your drive to generate recurring business, resulting in happy, loyal customers who will continue to post with <a href="http://voices.com/" target="_blank">Voices.com</a> again and again. You will report to the Customer Care Manager and will be an integral part of the unbelievably awesome customer care team.<br /> <br /> <strong>Your Responsibilities:</strong></p><ol><li>Proudly and professionally represent <a href="http://voices.com/" target="_blank">Voices.com</a> when working with clients by providing precise explanations on all services offered.</li><li>Establish solid rapport and maintain contact with customers.</li><li>Review, research and approve new voice over opportunities being sent into the system by your customer base.</li><li>Perform follow-ups, by phone and email, to customers who have recently posted with the service to ensure <a href="http://voices.com/" target="_blank">Voices.com</a> is everything they had hoped for, and then some.</li><li>Answer general customer queries via telephone, LiveChat and email.</li><li>Create and update customer records in Salesforce, a web-based customer relationship management (CRM) system, to ensure accurate billing and access to customer information for proper management within the <a href="http://voices.com/" target="_blank">Voices.com</a> system.</li></ol> <p> <strong>Your Required Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Extremely comfortable with calling and speaking with customers over the phone.</li><li>Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.</li><li>Acutely organized.</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.</li><li>Dependable, reliable, ambitious and driven.</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.</li><li>Some knowledge of Salesforce or other customer relationship management program considered a definite asset.</li><li>Infallible love for a variety of treats, including pizza, Tim Horton's donuts and muffins, and especially birthday cake.</li></ul> <p> <strong>Your Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>College diploma in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or equivalent.</li><li>Two years of on-the-job training at a similar customer service position.</li><li>Typing skills of 40 - 50 wpm.</li></ul> <p><strong>What You Get in Return:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation.</li><li>Company benefits program.</li><li>Flextime, to allow you to schedule personal appointments or attend events that fall inside general business hours.</li><li>An open, fun, forward-thinking corporate culture.</li><li>Flexible working schedule to promote better work-life balance.</li><li>Opportunity to participate in the company profit-share program.</li></ul> <p> <strong>Your Next Steps:<br /> </strong>All interested candidates are invited to apply by sending an updated cover letter and résumé to <a href="mailto:careers@voices.com" target="_blank">careers@voices.com</a>. &nbsp;Deadline for applications is Friday, March 11th, 2011 at 5pm.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://voices.com/" target="_blank">Voices.com</a> would like to thank all applicants in advance, but advises that only those chosen to progress to the next stage in the process will be contacted.<br /> <br /> Notes:<br /> This company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is committed to making employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to complying with Federal, Provincial and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, as well as all laws related to terms and conditions of employment. &nbsp;&nbsp;The company desires to keep a work environment free of sexual harassment or discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, age or any other status protected by Federal, Provincial or local laws.</p><p>Apply via Email:</p><p><a href="mailto:careers@voices.com">careers@voices.com</a></p> 838 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:13:40 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/employment-ontario-job-fair 767 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:22:35 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/question-month-february-2011 <h2 class="bigheadline">What would usage based billing mean for your business, and for innovation/growth in London?</h2> 835 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:57:43 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/bic-and-icfar-agree-collaborate-biotechnology-and-biofuel-commercialization-opportunities <h1></h1> <p><strong>SARNIA, ON</strong> – The Bioindustrial Innovation Centre (BIC) has entered into a collaboration agreement with the Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources (ICFAR) that will accelerate the development and introduction of Canadian biofuels, renewable chemicals and co-products into the marketplace. </p> <p>“Our organizations share the common goal of supporting the development and commercialization of bioindustrial and biobased-chemical processes that will help position Canada as a leader in the development of sustainable biorefining, biofuels and biobased chemical industries”, says Dr. Murray McLaughlin, executive director of BIC. “We work with companies to help them develop early stage technologies that have the potential to move forward to the commercialization stage.” </p> <p>A formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which extends to March 31, 2013, was signed at the national conference of the Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation Network (ABIN) in London on January 11. The MOU formalizes three areas of collaboration, with BIC and ICFAR agreeing to: </p><ul><li>Enhance and promote awareness of each party's organization to their respective stakeholder groups;</li><li>Forward technology opportunities to each other;</li><li>Collaborate on commercialization of biofuels and bio-based chemicals opportunities.</li></ul> <p>“The Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources is very pleased to have established a formal working partnership with Sarnia's Bioindustrial Innovation Centre,” says ICFAR Director General and co-founder Dr. Franco Berruti. “Our synergistic ambitions and expertise will help Southwestern Ontario establish itself as a leader in the development of sustainable biorefining and biofuels industries. Already, we have ideas being developed that will allow ICFAR and BIC to work together, which in turn will accelerate novel research that has strong potential to lead to technology transfer and commercialization opportunities, as well as, ultimately, economic gain for the region.”</p> <p><strong>About BIC</strong><br /> The Bioindustrial Innovation Centre (<a href="http://www.bicsarnia.ca/" target="_blank">www.bicsarnia.ca</a>) is Canada’s preeminent accelerator for the commercialization of large scale industrial biotechnology and related sustainable chemistry. BIC is funded through a combination of revenues and investments from the private sector and government, including $15 million from the Government of Canada’s Centre of Excellence for Commercialization and Research program. Located in Sarnia,Ontario, at the Sarnia-Lambton campus of the University of Western Ontario Research Park, BIC provides lab and pilot plant facilities for industrial-sized testing and research.</p> <p><strong>About ICFAR</strong><br /> Located in a 20,000 sq. ft. facility in Ilderton, near London, Ontario, Canada. The Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources (<a href="http://www.icfar.ca/" target="_blank">www.icfar.ca</a>) is a research institute within the Faculty of Engineering of The University of Western Ontario. ICFAR focuses on fundamental applied research and development activities in the field of renewable chemicals and co-products into the market.</p> 833 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:01:13 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ledc-garners-provincial-recognition <p>The London Econonic Developer Corporation took home top honors at the Ontario Economic Development Awards in the Stand Alone Advertising Category for their GTA: Good Move London campaign. LEDC also gained top recognition in the Physical Infrastructure Category with the city’s partnership and investment in the Advanced Manufacturing Green Technology Park.</p><p>“This year, over 146 entries were judged” stated 2011 EDCO President Kathy Weiss. “The competition allows local communities to see just how their economic development initiatives compare to other municipalities when it comes to promoting location, investment &amp; tourism opportunities” </p><p>Read the full article here: http://www.ledc.com/index.php/ledc/show_NEWS/1206</p> 832 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:35:09 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/voicescom-featured-company-london <p>On February 7th 2011, Voices.com received the Featured Company of London Award from the City of London and the London Economic Development Corporation, recognizing Voices.com's success, growth and impact on the London economy.</p><p>"The team at Voices.com is honoured to receive the Featured Company of London Award," says David Ciccarelli, Co-Founder of Voices.com. "Our success has been a collective effort and this recognition serves as encouragement to the entire team at Voices.com and to the London technology community as we continuously strive to be leaders in the digital media field."</p><p>Source: http://blogs.voices.com/press/2011/02/voicescom_recogized_by_ledc_as_featured_company.html</p> 831 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:25:04 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/member-blog-goals-and-objectives <p> <strong>Goals, Objectives and Target Audience</strong>…these three words are the hallmark to running any sort of successful marketing campaign.</p> <p> Target audience is pretty self explanatory, but what about goals and objectives? These 2 words are often used interchangeably, but in fact, are quite different.</p> <p> A goal is often defined as a long-term aim that you want to accomplish. A goal is often not measureable, however, a goal should be tied to your organization’s long-term strategic plan.</p> <p> An objective, also tied to your organization’s strategic plan, but more short-term, is measureable and much more concrete than a goal.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>To read the rest of this blog post, please visit the <a href="http://www.echidna.ca/blog/">Echidna Solutions blog</a>.</em></strong></p> 829 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:09:32 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/united-way-london-middlesex-community-mobilizer <p><strong>UNITED WAY OF LONDON &amp; MIDDLESEX</strong><br />Position: Community Mobilizer<br />Reports To: Director, Community Partnerships &amp; Investment</p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>The Community Mobilizer is responsible for engaging with volunteers and community partners to build individual, community and sector capacity and for providing recommendations regarding volunteer engagement activity and investment to achieve community impact. The Community Mobilizer is responsible for leading a portfolio of programs that work to recruit, train, engage, and mobilize volunteers and community organizations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities &amp; Activities</strong></p><ul><li>Strategically builds and maintains volunteer relationships to develop affinity to United Way and its mission, with a particular focus on youth and young adults</li><li>Supports partnerships that have similar goals for volunteer and community engagement</li><li>Contributes to learning, research and evaluation initiatives</li><li>Supports all United Way business units to strengthen organizational capacity to achieve greater community impact</li></ul><p><strong>Specific Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Strategically builds and maintains volunteer relationships to develop affinity to United Way and its mission</li><li>Recruits, trains and engages volunteers to create community impact in an identified area(s)</li><li>Establishes regular communication with past and current volunteers to ensure information sharing and engagement</li><li>Uses innovative strategies to engage volunteers in social issues in our community</li><li>Supports partnerships that have shared outcomes for volunteer and community engagement</li><li>Leads, links and leverages through involvement in strategic community initiatives</li><li>Facilitates conversations with funded agencies to build their capacity around community impact</li><li>Convenes community partners to ensure transparency of United Way</li><li>Collaborates and participates in initiatives involving multiple stakeholders</li><li>Contributes to learning, research and evaluation initiatives</li><li>Establishes and implements outcome evaluation to measure the impact of programs and activities</li><li>Monitors, review and provides recommendations regarding programs and activities</li><li>Identifies best practices through research to inform program and collaborative work</li><li>Participates in the creation and implementation of strategic plans and Community Impact plans</li><li>Supports all United Way business units to strengthen organizational capacity to achieve greater community impact</li><li>Provides advice, expertise, and support to other units regarding assigned agencies, community initiatives and strategies, and special projects</li><li>Assists Resource Development team to design products for donors</li><li>Assists Communications team to provide content for donor engagement materials and events</li><li>Works closely with Communications team to implement innovative events and engagement strategies for volunteers</li></ul><p><strong>Degree of Authority</strong></p><ol><li>Recruit volunteers for programs/projects for which he/she has responsibility</li><li>Hire staff for programs/projects for which he/she has responsibility</li><li>Develop and monitor program/project budgets</li></ol><p><strong>Job Attributes</strong></p><ol><li>Extra time required to meet deadlines and attend meetings</li><li>Requires valid driver’s license and own transportation</li><li>Multiple deadlines; multi-tasking; pressure during peak seasons</li><li>May be required to assist other United Way staff with administrative function or special events.</li></ol><p><strong>Skills and Personal Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience working with volunteers, with a particular focus on youth and young adults</li><li>Proven experience and skill in building relationships in the community and with multiple stakeholders</li><li>Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders groups from different sectors and different cultural contexts</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills</li><li>Experience working with social technology</li><li>Ability to adapt and find creative solutions in a changing work environment with multiple deadlines and pressures</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office programs</li><li>Requires a minimum general university degree (e.g. General B.A.) or equivalent in related field</li></ul><p><strong>Scope</strong></p><p>The impact of the work of the Community Mobilizer is felt in the following:</p><ul><li>The quality of relationships built with volunteers</li><li>The quality of relationships built with community partners</li><li>The effective management of the diversity of relationships built in the community</li><li>United Way staff members’ understanding of the impact and value of our activities</li></ul><p>All interested applicants please apply by Feb. 25, 2011 </p><p>Human Resources <br />United Way of London &amp; Middlesex <br />409 King St, London, Ontario N6B 1S5 <br />FAX: (519) 438-9938&nbsp;&nbsp; email: <a href="mailto:cgouthro@uwlondon.on.ca">cgouthro@uwlondon.on.ca</a></p> 828 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:45:35 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-extremes-develop-darkness-ii-2k-games <p style="text-align: left;">London video game developer Digital Extremes has been announced as the developer of The Darkness II, based on the horror comic book from Top Cow Productions. The game will be released in Fall 2011 for the XBox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC.</p><p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong>2K Games Calls for Return of Chaos and Destruction with The Darkness™ II</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center">Quad-Wielding combat, ruthless story and hand-painted graphic noir art style<br />breathe new life into first-person shooter genre this fall</p><p> &nbsp;<br />New York, NY – February 8, 2011 – 2K Games announced today that The Darkness™ II, the sequel to the million unit-selling 2007 title, The Darkness™, will be coming to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in fall 2011. Developed by Digital Extremes and based on the supernatural horror comic book series created by Top Cow Productions, Inc., The Darkness II takes players down a brutal and personal path as Jackie Estacado, wielder of The Darkness – an ancient and ruthless force of chaos and destruction.<br /> &nbsp;<br />The Darkness II breaks out of the sea of conventional first-person shooters with its fervid Quad-Wielding gameplay, which will allow players to slash, grab, and throw objects and enemies with their Demon Arms while simultaneously firing two weapons. The game is layered with the use of dark versus light, steeped in deep and twisted storytelling, and engulfed in stylistic violence that is visualized through a hand-painted graphic noir technique that stays true to its comic book origins.<br /> &nbsp;<br />“The Darkness II is a well of dark and imaginative violence, and it’s a stylized and beautiful nightmare,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “The Darkness II continues the 2K Games tradition of delivering quality, innovative games that are filled to the brim with atmosphere and deep storytelling. The game takes a unique stance on fighting in the dark versus light. Combined with the arsenal of weapons at Jackie’s disposal and the gruesome attacks of the supernatural Demon Arms and Darkness powers, we’re proud to announce another title that delivers on our core values of creating games for gamers.”<br /> &nbsp;<br />The Darkness II will feature award-winning comic book writer, Paul Jenkins, who will provide a tightly integrated narrative that weaves dark humor with hardcore tenderness.<br /> &nbsp;<br />Take a step back from the familiar and comfortable, and prepare to embrace The Darkness.<br />&nbsp;<br />It’s been two years since Jackie Estacado, now the Don of the Franchetti crime family, used The Darkness to kill the men responsible for his girlfriend’s murder. He’s been unable to shake the memory of Jenny’s death since bottling up his supernatural power, and now The Darkness wants out. A sudden, unprovoked attack on Jackie’s life heralds the start of a full-scale mob war, which has clearly been orchestrated by some outside force.&nbsp;The botched attempt opens the door for The Darkness to reemerge, and sets Jackie on a journey to hell and worse, as he unravels the mystery behind the attack and the motivations of The Darkness itself.<br /> &nbsp;<br />“Sometimes that whooshing sound you hear is that of comic fans holding their collective breath,” said Marc Silvestri, founder and CEO of Top Cow Productions and co-creator of The Darkness comics. “So often disappointed when a favorite character gives birth to a lame movie or video game, us fans have come to expect the worst. And sometimes we get it. But not with The Darkness II. Yeah, call me biased, but this second installment of Jackie Estacado’s epic saga is – in my humble opinion – one of the most brutally cool games I’ve ever played. 2K Games hammered this one out of the park.”<br /> &nbsp;<br />The Darkness II is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information on The Darkness II, please visit <a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AccessCommunications/faf9fdd0ce/3885846288/c1db394fc7" target="_blank">www.embracethedarkness.com</a>.<br /> &nbsp;<br />2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).<br />&nbsp;<br />About Take-Two Interactive Software&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;<br />Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone®, iPod® touch and iPad™. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at <a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AccessCommunications/faf9fdd0ce/3885846288/21205c58a0" target="_blank">www.take2games.com</a>.<br /> &nbsp;<br />About Digital Extremes<br />&nbsp;<br />Founded in 1993 by industry visionary, James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent game development studios. Having worked with some of the top publishers in the videogame industry including 2K Games, THQ, Electronic Arts and Atari, Digital Extremes is best known for its co-creation of the award-winning and multi-million unit selling franchise, Epic Games’ Unreal®, its work on 2K Games’ BioShock franchise as well as its own original title, Dark Sector® for Playstation®3 and Xbox360® using their proprietary technology, the Evolution Engine™.&nbsp; For its creativity and innovation in the workplace, Digital Extremes has been named as one of Canada’s top 100 employers by Maclean’s magazine for the past two years. For more information about the company or licensing the Evolution Engine, please visit <a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AccessCommunications/faf9fdd0ce/3885846288/3bfc13b562" target="_blank">www.digitalextremes.com</a>.</p> 826 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:35:08 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/successful-brands-make-every-moment-count <p class="MsoNormal">Promising something and failing to deliver is one of the fastest ways to go out of business. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Conversely, making a promise that resonates with your intended audience, and then designing the customer experience to reinforce – or even enhance – that initial promise is the most effective and organic way for a brand to gain a loyal customer following. </p><p class="MsoNormal">That’s because what your brand says to potential customers is far less important than how your brand treats the customers it already has. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Step back and really look at all of the different ways your customers come into contact with some aspect of your brand, understanding some of them will be inanimate things like an invoice or a package, and others will be human interactions like a phone conversation or a meeting.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Now, consider how each of these interactions could be better designed to reflect what your brand promises. Ask yourself how this exchange, at this moment in time, would make you feel towards the product or service you’re offering. Look also at the sequencing and voice of information your customer is exposed to. When we do this for our clients, we usually discover repetition and inconsistencies from one touchpoint to the next, and if we notice it, you can bet their customers do too.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Highly successful brands are well aware of the value that an insightful, empathetic and brand centric customer experience delivers.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Remember, every customer touchpoint is a marketing opportunity. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/mapping-your-brand">Register now</a> for Mapping your Brand with Nick Hall on Thursday, February 10.</p> 825 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:48:43 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/mapping-your-brand <p>Join us for a unique business seminar hosted in partnership with Science Career Services from the University of Western Ontario where Nick Hall, President and Creative Director of Hall Associates, will address an audience comprised of seasoned members of the London business community and Western science students who are getting ready to take the next step in their careers.<br /> 803 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:26:45 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-technologies-western-and-city-london-partner-new-facility <div>The University of Western Ontario, the City of London, TechAlliance member Trojan Technologies are partnering to create a new site for water treatment technology development, commercialization, validation and testing. The International Water Excellence Center, to be located at the Greenway Pollution Control Plant in London will create a wastewater treament facility that will also serve as a site for full-scale testing site for the development of new technologies.</div><p>Source: <a href="http://communications.uwo.ca/com/western_news/stories/western_teams_up_on_unique_wastewater_project_20110203447364/" target="_blank">http://communications.uwo.ca/com/western_news/stories/western_teams_up_on_unique_wastewater_project_20110203447364/</a></p> 824 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:23:00 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/akira-systems-attend-himss-2011 <p>akira systems is one of a few companies that have been selected by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade to attend the 2011 HIMSS Medical Conference as part of the Ontario Health Consortium. The HIMSS conference attracts over 30,000 professionals, 500 speakers and 900 exhibitors and is largest event that brings together all the greatest minds in healthcare technology. This year HIMSS is taking place in Orlando, Florida, offering a wide range of connections to real world, practical solutions that medical organizations are looking for.<br /><br />akira will showcase its revolutionary akira complete platform that focuses on better patient care within medical clinics, research and clinical trial environments.<br /><br />“akira is very pleased to be recognized and chosen by the Ministry to be one of a hand full of organizations to attend and showcase the best Ontario has to offer. Our revolutionary platform has help a number of chronic care clinics mange patients in a more efficient way while also taking advantage of the latest technologies. ,” Ashraf Ghadban, CEO akira systems. “Timing couldn’t be more perfect for akira as we will be launching our next generation platform at the show and hope to create some buzz with partners and potential clients” indicates Mr. Ghadban<br /><br />akira systems will be located at booth 2675, Hall B1at the HIMSS conference; more information about the conference can be found at http://www.himssconference.org/.<br /><br /><strong>About akira systems:</strong><br /><br />Established in 2004 akira systems provides information technology and systems engineering solutions and services to healthcare, government, wireless organizations utilizing state-of the art technologies. akira's scalable systems and solutions help organizations achieve the results that define business and technological success.<br /><br />akira systems has locations in London, Toronto and most recently Boston, to serve clients across Canada and the US. akira has the expertise in defining, developing and delivering web and enterprise based products. They have also helped define the strategic and technical direction for a variety of organizations.</p> 821 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:55:28 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/cake-lie-learning-real <p style="text-align: left;">"Video games are not mindless entertainment, but experiences that teach us about how learning and literacy are changing in the modern world."</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">-Dr. James Paul Gee</p> 812 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:11:16 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/can-london-students-build-better-robot <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/179319_148836871839814_133855340004634_291433_2061747_n.jpg" width="540" height="720" /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 14.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; color: #494949;">Can London students build a better robot? Better yet, can they build the best robot in the world? Two London secondary schools will be participating in the prestigious FIRST Robotics competition with that goal in mind.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 14.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; color: #494949;">Teams from Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School (RAM-Ferno) and Oakridge Secondary School (Oakbotics) will compete first against schools in Ontario, then possibly North America, in the annual robotics competition which reaches over 210,000 students worldwide and 7,000 in Canada through its four divisions.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 14.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; color: #494949;">This year’s challenge is LOGO MOTION, a robotics game in which two alliances of three teams will compete on a 27-by-54-foot field with poles, attempting to earn points by hanging as many triangle, circle and square logo pieces as possible. Bonus points will be earned for each robot that can hang and assemble logo pieces to form the FIRST logo. Robots can also deploy Mini-Bots to climb vertical poles for a chance to earn additional points.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 14.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; color: #494949;">After the challenge was announced on January 8, each competing team was given a standard kit of parts worth approximately $10,000 and given 6 weeks to create design, build, test and practice their robot before the regional competition in Waterloo on March 24-26, 2011. Winning teams from these regional competitions across Canada will take part in the North American finals on April 27-30, 2011 at the Edward Jones Done in St. Louis.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 14.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; color: #494949;">The two London teams include over 30 students from Grades 9-12, with science, technology, manufacturing, business and computer programming skills. Each team has formed several groups, including sponsorship, engineering, design, strategy and programming, will be putting in many extra curricular hours in the coming weeks.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 14.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; color: #494949;">While the initial materials are provided, to each team, there are still costs associated to participating in the challenge. Members of London’s business community have stepped up to support their efforts, including Armo-Tool, which has provided four employees as mentors and over $3,000 in parts and manpower to the Oakridge team, and TechAlliance member TD, who have sponsored the competition as a whole, as well as the Laurier team.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 14.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; color: #494949;">Community members that would like to contribute their time as volunteers or mentors, or to offer financial support for either team, can contact FIRST Robotics London Coordinator James Francis at 519-851-4988 or by email at <a href="mailto:Jfrancis.hba2002@ivey.ca">Jfrancis.hba2002@ivey.ca</a> for more information.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 14.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; color: #494949;">FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 by inventor and scientist Dean Kamen, the inventor of the Segway personal transportation device. FIRST reaches over 210,000 students in 56 countries through its four programs: FIRST Robotics Challenge and FIRST Tech Challenge for high school students; and FIRST LEGO League and Junior FIRST LEGO League for students in earlier grades</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 14.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; color: #494949;">Official Laurier page:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laurier-Robotics-Team/133855340004634">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laurier-Robotics-Team/133855340004634</a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 14.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; color: #494949;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laurier-Robotics-Team/133855340004634"></a>Laurier project detail page:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136897116365659&amp;ap=1">http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136897116365659&amp;ap=1</a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 14.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; color: #494949;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136897116365659&amp;ap=1"></a>Official Oakbotics page:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laurier-Robotics-Team/133855340004634#!/home.php?sk=group_114399325297212">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laurier-Robotics-Team/133855340004634#!/home.php?sk=group_114399325297212</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 820 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:01:15 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/competition-pricing-and-choice-canadian-internet-services-impacts-innovation <p>Over the past few months, the CRTC has approved changes in the way that large phone companies and cable carriers can bill their wholesale Internet customers -- which include independent Internet service providers. Recently, this decision has started to show its effects on businesses and individuals and has become a hot topic of conversation in the media and Twitter, and inside tech-based organizations like TechAlliance.<br /><br />Our organization aims to spark and grow innovation, and anything that has the potential to inhibit innovation is of concern to us. Many of our member companies and tech colleagues may be affected by these changes. As an organization that promotes and advocates on behalf of the industry, we need to know what these changes mean to you and your organization.</p><p>Please post below specific examples of how this will affect your business. </p><p>Also note that as we find good examples of articles that explain the situation, we will be posting. Here is an example that does a good job discussing the situation - <a href="http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/5611/125/" target="_blank">http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/5611/125/</a></p> 819 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:00:08 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/western-host-ontario-engineering-competition <p>More than 200 university engineering students from across Ontario will arrive in London this Friday for the annual weekend-long Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC) at The University of Western Ontario.</p><p>This year’s theme is "Engineering a Better World," focusing on the fundamentals of what it means to be an engineer as well as a global citizen.</p><p>Teams compete in various categories, including: Junior Team Design, Senior Team Design, Parliamentary Debate, Engineering Communications, Consulting Engineering and Innovative Design. In keeping with the theme, competitors will be asked to provide engineering solutions to a potential real world situation.</p><p>Competitions take place in the Spencer Engineering Building, Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion (CMLP) and the University Community Centre (UCC) on Saturday, February 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Media are welcome to attend and a detailed schedule can be found at <a href="http://www.eng.uwo.ca/oec2011/infoschedule.php" target="_blank">www.eng.uwo.ca/oec2011/infoschedule.php</a>. A career fair takes place the same day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the CMLP Atrium.</p><p>A campus map and directions can be found at <a href="http://www.geography.uwo.ca/campusmaps" target="_blank">www.geography.uwo.ca/campusmaps</a>.</p><p>Keynote speaker George Roter, founder of Engineers Without Borders, will speak at the OEC awards banquet on Saturday at 6:15 p.m. at The Hilton.</p><p>Winners from the OEC move on to compete in the Canadian Engineering Competition held at McGill University March 10 to 13, 2011.</p><p>For more information on the OEC, please visit <a href="http://www.eng.uwo.ca/oec2011/" target="_blank">www.eng.uwo.ca/oec2011/</a>.</p> 818 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:30:44 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/triseries-%E2%80%93-1a <p>Are you involved in the manufacture, handling, preclinical testing, scientific validation, clinical testing or administration of regulated products?&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> 816 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:29:32 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/guest-blog-leadership-workplace <p>Leadership in the workplace has many layers to deal with. Some are more complex than others and yet they all contribute to the question, <em>so how are we doing</em>? From a leadership perspective, we need to identify what our organization's strengths and development opportunities are. </p><p>From my experience, one of the best ways to do this is to ask your experts - your employees. Your employees, given the right way to openly voice their opinion, will tell you exactly how they feel you are doing.&nbsp; Once the results are in, then the rubber really hits the road. Act quickly to show your employees that you listened and show them what you are doing about the results. This is when true leadership is demonstrated. By telling your employees you care what they think, providing a way to gather feedback, and allowing for confidentiality, you will be in a position to hear what your team really thinks.</p><p>The opportunity to gain valuable feedback is now. Workplaces encompass many generations and include employees with diverse backgrounds; you can benefit from gaining insight from your diverse team. Feedback can give you a pulse test to see what is working well and what can be done differently to attract, retain and engage your employees. Gathering perspectives will also increase engagement and encourage employees to contribute to your organization's strategic goals.</p><p>The assessment tool we use at the Achievement Centre is called <em>CORE</em>. With the results gleaned from using this tool, you can determine fairly quickly what areas will give you significant results. Leadership affects over 70% of your organizational climate, so let's talk about what else you can do. Come out to the next <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-effective-leadership-strategies" target="_blank">TechAlliance Breakfast Club</a> (open to TechAlliance members only) to participate with me in the leadership discussions to hear more. </p><p><strong>This guest blog was provided by Gayle White-Malloy, Associate with The Achievement Centre (<a href="http://www.tac-businessintelligence.com" target="_blank">www.tac-businessintelligence.com</a>) </strong><strong>and Breakfast Club presenter</strong></p> 814 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:57:06 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/antic-entertainment-receives-funding-nexon-america <p>TechAlliance member Antic Entertainment is one of two companies to receive funding from Nexon America's Nexon iNitiative. Chosen from 115 submissions from developers in 26 countries, Antic Entertainment was chosen to develop a social media title for Nexon.</p><p>"The Nexon iNitiative had many outstanding submissions," said Won Il Sue, Nexon America's vice president of business development. "Antic Entertainment and one2tribe presented truly innovative ideas that fit right into what we're trying to do at Nexon. As recipients of the Nexon iNitiative funding, Antic Entertainment and one2tribe will be instrumental in expanding our catalogue and bringing Nexon games to new audiences."</p><p>Source: <a href="http://www.industrygamers.com/news/nexon-america-sees-42-revenue-jump-for-fourth-quarter/" target="_blank">Industry Gamers</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 810 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:58:18 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/western-job-fair <p>Western’s Job Fair provides an opportunity for students to network with recruiter contacts who can help potential candidates to gain a better understanding of how the student education truly relates to future career paths. </p><p> Your organization’s experts can educate students about your industry, the field of work in which the student is currently interested, and the path the student will need to take in order to be a successful candidate with your organization.</p> 763 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:40:20 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/autodata-solutions-software-quality-assurance-qa-analyst-3-positions <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Software quality assurance (QA) analyst</strong></h4><p><strong>Terms:</strong> This is a permanent, full time job Some overtime will be available.</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> will be $45,000.00 to $65,000.00 Y per year for a 40 hour week.<br /><strong>Also:</strong> medical, dental, vision, disability, group insurance, life insurance, RRSP benefits.</p><p><strong>Education:</strong> The applicant should have completed high school, completed college or technical training, completed university.</p> <p><strong>Experience:</strong> at least five years’ experience.</p> <p><strong>Specific Skills: </strong>Confer with clients to identify and document requirements, Assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware, Conduct reviews to assess quality assurance practices</p><p><strong>Work Setting: </strong>Computer hardware or software retailer/wholesaler, Consulting firm</p><p><strong>Computer and Technology Knowledge: </strong>Windows, MAC, Linux, JavaOS, Internet, Applications - desktop, Applications - enterprise, Word processing software, Spreadsheet software, Presentation software, Office Suites, Electronic mailing software, Project management software, Programming software, Web site creation and management software, Database software, Programming languages, Software development</p><p><strong>Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: </strong>Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Ability to distinguish between colours, Sound discrimination, Sitting, Combination of sitting, standing, walking</p><p><strong>Security and Safety: </strong>Basic security clearance, Criminal record check</p><p><strong>Transportation/Travel Information: </strong>Public transportation is available</p><p><strong>Essential Skills: </strong>Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning</p><p><strong>Apply by email:</strong></p><p><a href="mailto:recruiting@autodatasolutions.com">recruiting@autodatasolutions.com</a><strong><br /></strong></p> 808 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:27:29 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/blocked-arteries-there%E2%80%99s-app <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">London, ON -Researchers at The University of Western Ontario’s Schulich School of Medicine &amp; Dentistry have developed an iPhone web application (app) that shows patients at high risk of stroke, what their own arteries look like.&nbsp; The app displays an ultrasound image of plaque build-up in the carotid artery, the main artery leading to the brain.&nbsp; Plaque is the underlying cause of heart attacks and an important cause of strokes due to blocked arteries.&nbsp; It’s hoped the handy reminder will help patients stick to the treatments and lifestyle changes necessary to improve their health.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The app was developed by iTHINK Research Labs (<a href="http://www.ithinkresearch.com/" target="_blank">www.ithinkresearch.com</a>) run by Femida Gwadry-Sridhar, a professor in the Departments of Medicine and Physiology &amp; Pharmacology, and a scientist with Lawson Health Research Institute.&nbsp; “Showing patients their own disease in a very visual way not only helps them to better understand the implications for their health, but empowers them to set a new course.&nbsp; They can use the app as a benchmark while they make the necessary lifestyle changes to lower their health risk.”</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The app takes the patient to a password-protected web site where their own ultrasound image is posted along with necessary medical and lifestyle information to reduce their risk of stroke and heart attack.&nbsp; Another benefit is that it allows the patient to share their medical information with family members in a clear and concise fashion.&nbsp; </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">&nbsp; “We hope that by showing patients pictures of their carotid plaque and keeping track of their blood pressure, it will help motivate them to quit smoking, follow their diet and take their medications faithfully,” says Dr. David Spence, a neurologist and scientist at Western’s Robarts Research Institute, working on the project.&nbsp; “Preventing strokes is a long-term process; something like this, that would help patients stay with their program, could make a big difference.”</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The aim is for the app to be tested in a randomized controlled trial. Gwadry-Sridhar and her colleagues presented preliminary findings and architectural aspects of their research “Data Collection with iPhone Web Apps - Efficiently Collecting Patient Data Using Mobile Devices” at IEEE HealthCom 2010 in Lyon, France. &nbsp;IEEE is the world’s largest professional association for the advancement of technology.&nbsp; </p> 805 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:05:35 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/consumer-digital-health-market-opportunities-and-new-business-models <p><em><strong>Update: A live stream of the event will be available on this page.</strong></em></p><p> <iframe src="http://cdn.livestream.com/embed/marsddstudio?layout=4&amp;color=0xe7e7e7&amp;autoPlay=false&amp;mute=false&amp;iconColorOver=0x888888&amp;iconColor=0x777777&amp;allowchat=true" width="640" height="385" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></p> 786 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:00:37 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/big-blue-bubble-producer <p><strong>Producer</strong><br /><br />Responsible for managing the design and development of upcoming titles by managing internal and external teams, internal and external intellectual property licenses, identifying the appropriate required resources, managing the QA process, project timelines, and preparing the products for release. You will work closely with programmers, artists, sounds designers, testers, and report to the members of the executive team.<br /><br />A successful candidate must have:</p><ul><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Outstanding organizational and project management skills including scheduling, budgeting, and keeping projects on track.</li><li>Agile management training and experience (SCRUM).</li><li>Define the game concept in collaboration with development teams, and then develop and maintain design and technical specification documentation</li><li>Detail oriented.</li><li>Strong understanding of how to manage differing goals and aggressive deadlines across different disciplines.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge to evaluate feasibility of design documents and tradeoffs when considering implementation plans.</li><li>Facilitate and drive team communication. Ensure a common understanding and agreement on projects scope and objectives, and on any subsequent changes.</li><li>3+ combined years of experience in one or more of the following industries: video games, web and social gaming, business management, or equivalent.</li><li>2+ years in Project Management, Associate Project Management, or equivalent.</li><li>B.Sc Degree, or equivalent workplace experience.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Word, Project tracking software such as Jira, Hansoft, MS Project, experience with bug database tools.</li><li>Passion for games.</li></ul><p>Applicants must also be able to work in Canada and willing to relocate to London or meet both of these requirements in short time frame.</p><p>With over 60 high profile games in its portfolio, Big Blue Bubble Inc. is one of Canada’s leading video game developers. Each of company’s three divisions (Mobile, Console and Casual) is dedicated to making the best possible games by combining innovative designers with top calibre artists and industry leading programmers. By maintaining a strong focus on the development of technology and showcasing it through award winning games, Big Blue Bubble will continue to lead the way in becoming a cornerstone of the casual gaming world.</p><p>To apply to this position, e-mail <a href="mailto:jobs@bigbluebbubble.com">jobs@bigbluebbubble.com</a> or apply through <a href="http://jobs.gamasutra.com/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=24857&amp;accountno=102370" target="_blank">Gamasutra</a>.</p> 804 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:47:24 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-effective-leadership-strategies <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner_1_0.gif" alt="TechAlliance Breakfast Club" width="500" height="139" /></p><p><span><strong>Is your leadership a fit for managing, motivating and retaining great employees from all generations? </strong>You do know that generational differences can cause conflict in the workplace. So what are you doing about it?</span></p> 791 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:29:57 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/trojan-supply-australia%E2%80%99s-largest-ultraviolet-uv-disinfection-system <p>Trojan Technologies and exclusive distributor in Australia, Aquatec-Maxcon PTY Ltd., have been selected by the Eastern Tertiary Alliance to provide the ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system for the Eastern Treatment Plant Tertiary Upgrade Project in Melbourne, Australia. Trojan will be supplying seven closed vessel (in-pipe) UV reactors equipped with revolutionary TrojanUV Solo Lamp™ Technology. The UV system will disinfect average and peak tertiary treated effluent flows of 380 and 700 million liters (101 and 187 million gallons) per day respectively, making it the largest UV installation in Australia.</p><p>The objective of the upgrade project is to significantly improve the quality of treated water at the plant <a href="http://www.trojanuv.com/about/news?id=816">(click here to watch a video overview of the plant upgrade)</a>. This will further reduce the impact associated with the current discharge quality on the receiving marine environment Boags Rocks, near Gunnamatta Beach, as well as produce a high quality recycled water resource which can be used for a broader range of non-potable recycling applications. These include residential third-pipe schemes (e.g. toilet flushing, garden watering, car washing), watering public gardens, open areas and sports grounds, and irrigating food crops.</p><p>“This is the kind of environmental solution we’re proud to be part of; one that will have immediate positive impact on aquatic life and recreational waters,” says Marv DeVries, president, Trojan Technologies. “We’re proud to have our new Solo Lamp™ selected and stand out as the disinfection technology of choice.”</p><p>The Owner, Melbourne Water, had specific requirements for this project, all of which were met by the successful team of Trojan and Aquatec-Maxcon. These included: </p> <ul style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><li>An energy efficient solution with the lowest UV lamp count</li><li>A sustainable water treatment solution with reduced carbon emissions</li><li>Local sales and service support personnel from a highly reputable manufacturer</li><li>A state-of-the-art system that would undergo industry best practice validation and meet the delivery times set out by the project team</li></ul><p> “Trojan is a company driven by innovation. Our flexible, customer-centered approach combined with Aquatec-Maxcon’s comprehensive local input enabled us to provide Melbourne Water with this leading-edge solution,” says Jennifer Muller, director, municipal markets, Trojan Technologies. “Further recognizing that this would be the largest UV installation in Australia, this project was of paramount importance to Trojan in demonstrating our global leadership and strong commitment to addressing water scarcity issues around the world.”</p> 801 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:13:19 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/three-research-projects-earn-12-million-nserc <p><strong></strong>Three Western projects will share in nearly $1.2 million in new funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to support early-stage research ranging from fuel cell development and salmon repopulation to added-value farm operations.<br /> <br />The NSERC Strategic Program Grants are designed to increase research and training in areas that could strongly influence Canada’s economy, society or environment over the next 10 years.<br /><br />The first successful project, led by Mechanical &amp; Materials Engineering professor <strong>Andy Sun</strong>, received $410,000 to develop novel, graphene-based carbon nanomaterials that will be used as electrocatalyst support for low-cost, high-durability fuel cells.<br /> <br />Nanotechnology-based solutions – which involve studies at the scale of one billionth of a metre – are increasing recognized as having the potential to profoundly affect energy production, storage and utilization, including for hydrogen generation, batteries and solar cells. Working with <strong>T.K. Sham</strong>, Sun’s research will also help increase the global competitiveness of Ballard Power Systems, Inc., which is an international leader in fuel cell development.<br /> <br />Commercial and sport fisheries are also key industries in Canada’s Great Lakes region. In fact, more than 65 million pounds of fish are harvested from lakes annually, contributing more than $1 billion to local communities; however, fisheries have been declining in large part due to human activities.<br /> <br />Biology professor <strong>Bryan Neff </strong>has received $499,700 to produce the first comprehensive scientific evaluation of three stocks of Atlantic salmon approved for reintroduction into Lake Ontario. Neff uses a quantitative genetics approach to understand the conservation and the architecture of fitness of Atlantic salmon, and will collaborate with a number of government and industry partners while reintroducing salmon to the Great Lakes.<br /> <br />Chemical &amp; Biochemical Engineering professor <strong>Amarjeet Bassi</strong> will work with <strong>Ajay Ray </strong>and partner with Stanton Farms in Ilderton, Ontario to help farmers extract the maximum value from their operations. As part of the project, Bassi will explore biodiesel production from microalgae – a process that involves cultivation of microalgae on nutrient-rich wastewater from livestock operations – and capture CO2 from stack gas from biodigester operations.<br /> <br />This is significant because livestock operations produce wastewater rich in nutrients and organic matter, but modern farming practices emphasize a ‘closed-loop’ approach to operations to avoid unnecessary costs, and regulations prohibit farmers from simply ‘land-farming’ wastewater slurry from their livestock operations. Bassi, who received $250,000, hopes to establish new directions and understand challenges in large-scale, integrated micro-algal technologies for the Canadian farm economy. </p> 799 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:47:14 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/fanshawe-co-op-students-available-interviews <p>Fanshawe College would like to invite organizations to interview our co-op students in the Computer Systems Technology and Computer Programmer Analyst programs for both the current work term (January to April 2011) as well as the upcoming work term (May to August 2011). If you are interested in further information, please contact Amy Morris, Co-operative Education Consultant at <a href="mailto:amorris@fanshawec.ca" target="_blank">amorris@fanshawec.ca</a> or 519-452-4430 x4572</p> 798 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:53:27 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/coresolutions-marketing-coordinator <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>CAREER OPPORTUNITY<br />Marketing Coordinator</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">CoreSolutions Software develops custom software solutions and web applications. We have been in business for over 20 years, serving clients across North America. We specialize in developing vertical market software for the Education (K-12) market. </p><p style="text-align: left;">This is an opportunity for you to work for an organization that is held in high esteem by all of its customers, and where your positive contribution will be valued. We offer excellent working conditions in a small office environment, (North West London; free parking) a comprehensive orientation and training period, a competitive salary, an excellent health/dental benefits package and three weeks’ paid vacation.&nbsp; <br /><br /><strong>THE POSITION SUMMARY:<br /></strong>We have an immediate opening for a Marketing Coordinator. The successful candidate will be self motivated, able to work on their own with minimal supervision. They will oversee all marketing and promotional activities. They will be responsible for the completion of the annual Marketing plan, and ensure that all tactics documented in it are implemented. They will be responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives while collaborating with the Sales team and CEO. They will ensure that all our Marketing efforts deliver a clear and consistent message via print, website and social media. <br /><br /><strong>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:<br /></strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Brand Development</p><ul><li>Ensure all Marketing materials follow brand guidelines.</li><li>Develop, implement and manage a system to measure all marketing activities and report to Management.</li><li>Collaborate with team to develop, introduce and maintain promotional training material</li><li>Conduct a Website audit on an annual basis.</li><li>Create new campaigns for our packaged software and custom software.&nbsp; Review on an ongoing basis and keep up to date.</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;">New Customers &amp; New Markets</p><ul><li>Conduct Market research for potential new industries.</li><li>Develop on an annual basis a plan with the Sales team to ensure tradeshow effectiveness including cost-effectiveness, giveaways and promotions. Work with admin team to ensure the conference process runs smoothly.</li><li>Plan and Launch a CoreSolutions Sales road show.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Look for opportunities to raise CoreSolutions profile in the community.</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;">Customer experience</p><ul><li>Develop quarterly and annual client communication plans including calendar of events/training, and sector specific communications.</li><li>Manage internal communications process for reporting new clients.</li><li>Maintain our customer referral and retention program.</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;">Public Relations &amp; Communications</p><ul><li>Develop, manage and keep up to date PR processes for newsworthy stories.</li><li>Develop case studies and testimonials on a regular and ongoing basis</li><li>Look for opportunities to attend/participate in speaking opportunities at conferences, tradeshows, and networking events.</li><li>Monitor and generate content for all Social Media avenues.</li><li>Write copy, manage and control the content and look of our company website.</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:</strong></p><ul><li>Post secondary education at the College or University level.</li><li>The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3-5 years marketing experience both strategic and tactical, in an entrepreneurial, profit based environment where achievements are measured to Key Performance Indicators.</li><li>Advanced level Microsoft Office 2007 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Windows XP and Web browsers.</li><li>Creative problem solver; multi-tasker; decision maker; good dose of common sense.</li><li>Strong communicator both verbally and in writing; understands the importance of packaging, marketing and timing “what’s in it for me” messages to clients.</li><li>Customer service oriented; ensure every interaction meets if not exceeds expectations.</li><li>Creative individual with graphic design experience is preferable.</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;">If you have the skills outlined above and want to be part of a growing and dynamic team please forward your cover letter, resume and salary expectations to <a href="mailto:careers@coresolutions.ca">Core Solutions</a>.</p> 797 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:28:55 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/echidna-solutions-works-united-way-innovative-survey-tool <p>TechAlliance member Echidna Solutions has worked with United Way of London &amp; Middlesex to develop an innovative iPad-based survey tool, as <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/columnists/kate_dubinski/2011/01/18/16928711.html" target="_blank">reported by Kate Dubinski in the London Free Press</a>. Designed to make it easier for United Way volunterers to collect information for United Way's new Think Community survey in a faster digitial way, the interactive survey also features embedded videos created by TechAlliance member web.isod.es.</p><p>Source: <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/columnists/kate_dubinski/2011/01/18/16928711.html" target="_blank">London Free Press</a></p> 796 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:09:31 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/scitax-maximizing-rd-claims <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">An intensive three-hour program designed for accounting professionals who work with SR&amp;ED claims in either industry or public practice. Technology business owners and those buying or selling contract R&amp;D services will also benefit from this workshop. </font> </p> 795 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:24:44 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/startechcom-warehouse-associate-part-time <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" align="center"><strong>WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE – PART TIME</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">StarTech.com Ltd. is a global manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity and technology parts that enable business solutions.&nbsp; Founded in 1985, we are a privately owned Canadian company, based in London Ontario with operations in Columbus, Ohio and Northampton, England.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">StarTech.com is a leader in our targeted product markets in North America and Europe and is growing rapidly internationally. We were named one of Canada’s 50 Best Small &amp; Medium Employers in 2011 and were also named an INC 5000 honoree for four consecutive years, recognizing us as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. In addition, StarTech.com received the Large Business of the Year award from the London Chamber of Commerce in 2010.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Our customers love doing business with us because we provide exceptional customer service with lifetime support and exclusive online resources that saves them time and money.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We are currently looking for a part-time student warehouse associate to join our team.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">In this role you will be responsible for the timely and accurate picking and packing of customer orders and inter-company transfers, preparing stock for shipment and processing all relevant documents. Additional accountabilities include identifying inventory shortages, conducting cycle counts, some moving of pick shelves, offices, furniture and maintaining a clean and safe radio frequency controlled work environment. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Experience with a RF WMS (Radio frequency Warehouse Management System) and forklift license is favourable, but not essential. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">This position will appeal to someone who is interested in working in a small and dynamic team environment.&nbsp; The successful candidate will be willing to diversify their skills by contributing in the many different roles within the warehouse team. You will also possess excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.&nbsp; Individual and Team success is measured by productivity and the quality of work. Some familiarity and knowledge of computer hardware is a definite asset.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">If you want to join a successful, growing and dynamic entrepreneurial company that provides competitive compensation and benefits, please submit your resume and salary expectations in confidence by <a href="http://knighthunter.com/sites/StarTech/JobApply.aspx?JID=56bae4df-a6ce-4f67-af18-0311c285a868">applying on-line</a>.</p><p> <br /><strong>We appreciate all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.&nbsp; No phone calls please. </strong></p> 794 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:09:25 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/resim-wins-applied-arts-interactive-annual-award <p>London, Ontario - Resolution Interactive Media (ResIM) is the proud recipient of an Applied Arts Interactive Annual Award.&nbsp; The digital agency is being recognized for a groundbreaking virtual tour that was developed for the London Health Sciences Centre and launched in September of 2010.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>After receiving entries from across the country, Applied Arts magazine selected ResIM for their innovative use of advanced full-frame video and way-finding guides designed to ease the anxieties felt by new cancer patients and their families.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>The only small-market firm to win an award, Applied Arts has noted ResIM as being "a relatively young studio, and well worth keeping an eye on."&nbsp;</p> <p>View the award winning tour online at <a href="http://lrcp.tours.lhsc.on.ca">http://lrcp.tours.lhsc.on.ca</a><a href="http://tours.lrcp.lhsc.on.ca/" target="_blank"></a>.&nbsp; For a detailed blog post and case study video from ResIM please visit <a href="http://www.res.im/lrcp" target="_blank">http://www.res.im/lrcp</a> </p> <p>Applied Arts is Canada’s premier magazine of visual communications. Since 1986, the publication has delivered gorgeous imagery, strong opinion, timely information and essential industry insight to creative and marketing professionals.&nbsp; All winning entries will be highlighted in the March/April 2011 Interactive Awards issue.&nbsp;</p> 793 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:23:39 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/sensidea-webmobile-software-engineer <p>We’re growing and looking for rock stars, gurus, ninjas, or whatever you’d like to call yourself to join the team! We’re looking for amazing Software Engineers. Take a look at the role description below then send your resume to <a href="mailto:careers@sensidea.com">careers@sensidea.com</a>.</p> <h2>Web/Mobile Software Engineer</h2><p>Looking for an opportunity to join a small successful team building great web/mobile products? Sensidea is looking for rockstar software engineers to join our growing team asap.</p> <p>You have:</p><ul><li> Strong development experience but platform agnostic (i.e. you might be strong in Python, Ruby, PHP, Java/J2EE/J2ME but have a passion to code and language is secondary)</li><li>Proficient in Object Oriented Design principles and design patterns</li><li>Experience in large-scale enterprise application development</li><li>Familiarity with design patterns and frameworks like Caringorm, Maven, ZendPHP, Cappuccino</li><li>Experience in Agile development environments</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience</li><li>If you’ve contributed to the Open Source community let us know (it’s a bonus!)</li></ul> <p>Your attitude:</p><ul><li> Love the Web, Mobile, and new innovation</li><li>Strong communication skills and service-oriented</li><li>Excellent organizational, problem-solving, debugging and research skills</li><li>Learn software quickly and a passion to keep up with latest technologies</li></ul> <p>We’re growing fast and so there is opportunity to advance, learn new things, and get involved on a variety of great web and mobile products. We’re hiring immediately with start date being asap.</p> <p>Location: Candidates must be willing to relocate to beautiful London, Ontario Canada; a place where the cost of living and the quality of life are amazing! Just two hours west of Toronto.</p> 792 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:38:23 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/startupcamp-london-next-step-building-regional-startup-community <p>We held the first StartupCampLondon last Thursday at the <a href="http://www.researchpark.ca/tenant-directory-london-convergence.php">Convergence Centre</a> and drew a packed room—literally standing room only. Going in, nobody knew exactly what to expect, but the evening exceeded all expectations among the event instigators (<a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/">TechAlliance</a>, <a href="http://unlondon.ca/">UnLondon</a>, <a href="http://www.sensidea.com/">Sensidea</a>, and <a href="http://www.researchpark.ca/">The Research Park</a>) and provided an impressive showcase of the London-area startup tech scene, both to the local crowd and to our out-of-region guests from Toronto and Waterloo.<br /><br />It gave us a great base to grow from, and that's exactly what we're going to do—with two or three StartupCamps a year and regular informal get-togethers for startups to be offered every month (anyone in the London area who has a tech startup or is thinking about creating one can be part of these get-togethers—just send me an e-mail to gary.will@techalliance.ca to make sure you’re invited).<br /><br />The goal we had for StartupCampLondon was to take the next step in building a connected tech startup community in London and the surrounding area. A thriving startup community is a vital outlet for the creativity and innovation within a region and is a key component of a vibrant community in general. It’s also crucial for our future economic prosperity. We know that growing a successful tech community all starts with local startups. It wasn’t long ago that regions looked to entrepreneurs in other places to be successful and then tried to persuade them to open an office or plant in their area. That still goes on, and there are people who are very effective in those roles, but the lesson we learned over and over again in Waterloo is that you build a tech community on the backs of your homegrown companies. That’s the foundation that needs to be built.<br /><br />Building a tech startup community isn’t something that can be created overnight, but it can happen fairly quickly. Even in Waterloo, as recently as early 2004 there was nearly nothing being offered to startups in that region and no startup community. Over the next five years, I had the opportunity to be part of nearly every initiative for startups in Waterloo and saw the changes there first-hand.<br /><br />Since I’ve come to the London area, some people have told me that the local culture might not be as start-up friendly. And historically that may be true, but from what I’ve seen, there's an entire generation who don't much know or care about the region’s risk-averse conservative traditions. They’re just excited about being part of the startup community—both locally and globally (StartupCamp Bratislava ran two days after our London event).<br /><br />Those are the next-generation of startup founders and they’re the people whose talent, innovation and enthusiasm are going to drive London’s growth as a tech centre and generate its future economic success. StartupCampLondon was the next step in building that startup community, and we’re going to keep going down that path in the months and years ahead.<br /><br />Thanks to <a href="http://www.marsdd.com/working-with-mars/advisors/peter-evans">Peter Evans</a> (Twitter:<a href="http://twitter.com/techmarketer">@techmarketer</a>) for kicking off StartupCampLondon with a terrific presentation, as well as the nine presenters who braved the (very friendly and supportive) crowd—I think everyone left with some useful feedback. The pizza, nachos, and pasta from the folks at <a href="http://www.windermeremanor.com/">The Windermere Manor</a> was also a definite highlight!</p> 790 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:01:00 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/guest-blog-connect-emerging-talent <p>A business' greatest asset is its people and one of London's greatest assets is the abundance of skilled, talented students, graduating yearly from our university and community colleges.<br /><br />As London’s business community prospers, the importance of engaging emerging talent to demonstrate the opportunities in London continues to grow.<br /><br />Connecting talent and skilled labour to London’s growing business community is a priority for the London Economic Development Corporation. The LEDC annually hosts the Student-2-Business Networking Conference where over 600 students and 200 business and community professionals meet to discuss career and business opportunities in London.<br /><br />As a thriving business sector, it is imperative that London’s technology community come out and support such an event.<br /><br />Your cooperation and attendance at S2B is crucial as students reach out to understand what opportunities exist in London when they graduate.<br /><br />Attend the Student-2-Business networking conference and play a vital role in advocating for the region’s thriving technology, life sciences and advanced manufacturing industries. Connect with the talent of your future workforce; let them know what your company does and what skills you look for; show them that options do exist in London.<br /><br />S2B is not a job fair, but an opportunity for you to share your insight and experience on working in London. This year’s conference is taking place Thursday, January 27 at the London Convention Centre. Registration is open. Please visit <a href="http://www.s2b.ca" target="_blank">www.s2b.ca</a> for more information and to register.</p><p><em><strong>This guest blog was provided by Michelle De Jesus with the London Econonmic Development Corporation.</strong></em></p> 789 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:57:57 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/tech-sales-101 <p>Looking for increased sales success? Join us for this in-depth workshop and learn how to utilize business development tools to build brand awareness, create consistent messaging and to engage and communicate with your customers. </p><p class="smallheadline">Register today as space is limited!</p><p><strong>Workshop Objectives:</strong></p> 699 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:06:37 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/missed-januarys-breakfast-club-have-no-fear-catch-what-happened-our-latest-ta-blog-post <p class="MsoNormal">On Wednesday, January 13, Jerry Tsao (Senior Account Manager, Royal Bank of Canada, Knowledge Based Industries- Southwestern Ontario) presented <em>"Protecting your business from Fraud".</em>&nbsp; It was a very informative presentation&nbsp;followed by some great questions during the audience Q&amp;A.</p><p class="MsoNormal">"Fraud is a serious and on-going problem that affects individuals, corporations, organizations of all kind,” notes Tsao. “Implementing effective internal controls is the only way to minimize these risks and prevent fraud from happening in the first place. Also, knowing your Bank's policies and procedures on fraud will help you navigate through such a situation, should it arise. Understanding the types of fraud that could potentially occur will also help in preventing fraud."</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/2010%20Preventing_fraud_in_your_company1%20%282%29.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> to&nbsp;check out the presentation materials courtesy of Royal Bank of Canada. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Don’t miss our next TechAlliance Breakfast club on <strong>February 9, 2011 </strong>when<strong> </strong>Gayle White-Malloy of The Achievement Centre will present “Essentials of Leading in a&nbsp;Three Generation Workforce.”</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/breakfast-club" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more information about the Breakfast Club program.</p> 788 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:45:09 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/big-blue-bubble-developing-nintendo-3ds <p>London video game developer and TechAlliance Member are developing two new titles for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS, according to Nintendo Life. The iTunes hit Burn the Rope will be one, and an unnamed hack and slash game set in a version of the late 1800's.</p><p>Source: <a href="http://3ds.nintendolife.com/news/2011/01/big_blue_bubble_bursting_onto_the_3ds_scene_with_two_upcoming_titles" target="_blank">Nintendo Life</a></p> 787 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:58:45 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/emktg-conference <p>The annual LKSB eMarketing Conference is back for a 2nd year and features updated sessions, new speakers, and a keynote speech by Avinash Kaushik.</p> <p>This year's format features sessions that have been categorized for beginner, novice, and advanced experience levels. So regardless of skill level, come join us on Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 and find out what's new in the industry.</p><p>Visit the <a href="http://www.emarketingconference.ca/" target="_blank">official site</a> for information and registration.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 779 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:32:27 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-meeting-prospective-coti-2-partners-biotech-showcase <p><strong>CRITICAL OUTCOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. MEETING WITH PROSPECTIVE COTI-2 PARTNERS AT<br />BIOTECH SHOWCASE </strong></p><p><strong>London, Ontario (January 10, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)</strong> announced today that representatives of the Company will meet with several prospective partners who have expressed interest in its lead oncology drug candidate COTI‐2 at Biotech Showcase.&nbsp; Biotech Showcase is a pharmaceutical partnering conference held concurrent to J.P. Morgan's 29th annual Healthcare Conference taking place in San Francisco, California on January 10-12, 2011.</p><p>The objective of these meetings is to present compelling data on COTI’s potentially first-in-class and best-in-class oncology compound, COTI-2, and to further discussions surrounding a licensing deal.&nbsp; During preclinical testing, COTI-2 has demonstrated greater selectivity, an improved safety profile and superior pharmacokinetics in comparison to other Akt inhibitors.&nbsp; </p><p>COTI will meet with several prospective partners including executives from major pharmaceutical organizations at Biotech Showcase.&nbsp; “We are delighted with the continued development of our lead oncology candidate, COTI-2,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COTI.&nbsp; “The results generated to date combined with the novel target and selectivity for Akt2 specifically are expected to further discussions in our evaluation of options for a licensing agreement.”&nbsp; COTI will be represented at Biotech Showcase by Dr. Wayne Danter, President and CEO and Mr. Michael Barr, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing.<br /><br /><strong>About COTI-2<br /></strong>COTI‐2 is a novel small molecule that acts by inhibition of Akt/PKB (Protein kinase B) phosphorylation that leads to caspase‐9 activation in cancer cells resulting in apoptosis or programmed cell death.&nbsp; In preclinical testing, COTI-2 has demonstrated greater selectivity, an improved safety profile and superior pharmacokinetics in comparison to other Akt inhibitors.&nbsp; COTI‐2 is easily synthesized and has good in vitro and in vivo efficacy against multiple cancers including small cell lung, non‐small cell lung, colon, brain, ovarian, endometrial, triple negative breast and pancreatic.&nbsp; COTI‐2 test results show it to be highly effective as a single agent therapy and as a combination therapy in a number of animal models of human cancers.&nbsp; COTI‐2 differs from other cancer treatments in that other treatments involve the killing of healthy growing and dividing cells in the body resulting in significant toxic side effects while COTI‐2 appears to target and destroy cancer cells only and has demonstrated low toxicity in normal human cells compared to human cancer cells.&nbsp; The combined scientific evidence indicates that COTI‐2 is an ideal agent for combination therapy with current standard agents for a number of cancers.&nbsp; To request a non‐confidential data package or discuss a partnership concerning COTI‐2 please contact Michael Barr, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at <a href="mailto:mbarr@criticaloutcome.com">mbarr@criticaloutcome.com</a>.</p><p><strong>About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)&nbsp; <br /></strong>COTI is formed around a unique computational platform technology called CHEMSAS®, which allows for accelerated identification and optimization of targeted small molecules potentially effective in the treatment of human diseases for which current therapy is either lacking or ineffective.&nbsp; COTI is focused on preparing its lead anti‐cancer compound, COTI‐2, for an Investigational New Drug filing in the USA in 2011.&nbsp; In addition to COTI‐2, the company has a significant preclinical pipeline targeting large market opportunities such as: adult acute leukemia and other cancers, multiple sclerosis, HIV integrase, and Alzheimer’s disease. </p><p>For further information, please visit the website at <a href="http://www.criticaloutcome.com" target="_blank">www.criticaloutcome.com</a> or contact:<br />&nbsp;<br />Michael Barr<br />Vice President of Business Development and Marketing<br />519-858-5157 </p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em><br /></em></p> 781 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:14:25 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/burn-rope-tops-itunes-chart <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span>Thanks to Big Blue Bubble for this release.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;">London, Ontario video game developer, <strong>Big Blue Bubble Inc.</strong> has turned the tides in the App Stores war for top selling app with the smash-hit, <em>Burn the Rope</em>, their new original game for iOS devices.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;">After <em>Burn the Rope</em>’s release last month, it has made a giant leap to the top of the charts in over 50 countries, dethroning best sellers <em>Fruit Ninja</em> and <em>Cut the Rope</em> to sit in the <strong>#2 spot in the US and Canadian App Store</strong>, right behind <em>Angry Birds</em>.<em><span style="color: black;">&nbsp;</span></em></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><em><span style="color: black;">Burn the Rope</span></em><span style="color: black;"> is the most original game of the year, and can be played by anyone and everyone!&nbsp; Each level gives you a more challenging rope design. Touching the rope will set it alight, so you must be pretty strategic where you choose to start. And now the fun and challenging part…</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: black;">To play<em> Burn the Rope</em></span><span style="color: black;"> you have to tilt and turn your phone to keep your flame alive, but there’s a catch… the fire only burns upwards! It’s your job to try to burn as much rope as you can in each level so you can collect Bronze, Silver, or Gold medals!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: black;">As you progress through the levels, you'll encounter bugs crawling along the rope. Different bugs have different reactions to the flame. For example, the ant changes the color of the flame so you can access and burn different colored ropes, and the spider shoots out a web bridge so you can access parts of the level that you could not before.&nbsp; You will actually feel like you're burning a rope, yet there's no need for a fire extinguisher!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: black;">Based on its huge popularity with reviewers and fans alike, it’s easy to see that <em>Burn the Rope</em> is going to be sitting at the top of charts for quite a while. <strong>Big Blue Bubble Inc</strong>. is pleased to see that an Ontario company can make such a huge impact in the US App market, as well as those from around the world. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: black;"></span><strong><span style="color: black;"></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><strong><em><span style="color: black;">Burn the Rope</span></em><span style="color: black;"> </span>iTunes link:</strong> <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/burn-the-rope/id408693480?mt=8" target="_blank">http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/burn-the-rope/id408693480?mt=8</a></p> 780 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:17:16 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/access-local-talent <p>Join us for an informative workshop to learn about the opportunities for employers to access local talent. Topics covered in this session will include:</p> 778 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:05:00 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/grand-academy <p>Please visit <a href=" http://www.grandtheatre.com/index.php/education/grand-academy/" target="_blank">The Grand Theatre's</a> website for more information about this musical theatre intensive for teens, presented by a TechAlliance community partner.</p> 777 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:33:04 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-extremes-programmer-interactive-media-2-positions <p><strong>Terms:</strong> This is a permanent, full time job, which requires working days.</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> will be $60,000.00 to $85,000.00 Y per year for a 40 hour week.<br /><strong>Also:</strong> medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, RRSP benefits.</p><p><strong>Experience:</strong> two to three years’ experience.</p> <p><strong>Work Setting: </strong>Research and development institution </p><p><strong>Specific Skills: </strong>Write, modify, integrate and test software code, Maintain existing computer programs by making modifications as required, Identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions, Assist in the collection and documentation of user’s requirements</p><p><strong>Programming Languages: </strong>C++</p><p><strong>Computer and Technology Knowledge: </strong>Windows, DOS, Linux, Intranet, Internet, 3D graphic software, Programming software, Programming languages, Software development</p><p><strong>Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: </strong>Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail, Sitting</p><p><strong>Transportation/Travel Information: </strong>Own vehicle, Public transportation is available</p><p><strong>Essential Skills: </strong>Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning</p><p class="indent"><strong>About Digital Extremes: </strong>We are one of the world’s top independent development studios in the industry.We develop AAA games and technology for Playstation3, Xbox360, and PC.</p> <p><strong>Apply by email: <a href="mailto:resumejb@digitalextremes.com">resumejb@digitalextremes.com</a><br /></strong></p> 774 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:36:00 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-and-unlondon-join-forces-launch-startupcamp-london <p><em>For Immediate Release – LONDON, ON<br />January 5, 2011</em><br /><br />January 13, 2011 will mark the inaugural StartUpCamp London, a project partnering TechAlliance and UnLondon with the support of NRC-IRAP. StartUp Camp brings entrepreneurially-minded people together to share and build technology-related business ideas. This opening event will be held Thursday, January 13 at the Convergence Centre at the University of Western Ontario Research Park. Start time is 5:30 and admission is free.</p><p>This high-energy event will be run in the unconference format where attendees will determine much of the content. Entrepreneurs seeking feedback on their start-up or start-up idea can sign up to make a 30 second presentation after which a vote will be held, with selected pitches moving on to present their full concept and receiving feedback from their peers in attendance.</p><p>Participants will also be able to take in invited speakers with start-up experience. Invited speakers include Peter Evans, senior advisor at MaRS in Toronto who has worked with dozens of successful start-ups in software, internet services and online media. A panel discussion will also be held including local business founders Jaafer Haidar (Sensidea), David Ciccarelli (Voices.com) and Ashraf Ghadban (Akira Systems).</p><p>"A StartUpCamp in London has been something I've wanted to see since making a few trips to Waterloo, notes Bill Deys.&nbsp; “It's exciting to help bring a fresh style of collaboration to the StartUp community in a way that has not existed in London."</p><p>StartUpCamp London will be similar to popular events that have been held in Toronto (DemoCamp), Montreal, Waterloo (StartUpCamp Waterloo) and around the world and will give tech start-up founders (existing and prospective) an opportunity to share ideas, receive feedback and to interact with others from London’s start-up community.<br /><br />For more information or to register, visit<a href="http://bit.ly/startupcamplondon" target="_blank"> http://bit.ly/startupcamplondon</a>.<br /><br />Media Inquiries: For further information about StartUpCamp, please contact Bill Deys <a href="mailto:bill@unlondon.ca">bill@unlondon.ca</a> or Matt Quin, Director- Communications and Engagement, TechAlliance, 519-858-5082, <a href="mailto:matt.quin@techalliance.ca">matt.quin@techalliance.ca</a>.<br /><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 773 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:05:37 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/venture-london-london%E2%80%99s-premier-business-plan-competition-takes-flight <p>&nbsp;</p><p>The London Economic Development Corporation, Small Business Centre, The Stiller Centre for Technology Commercialization and TechAlliance have once again partnered to host <a href="http://www.venturelondon.ca" target="_blank">Venture London</a>; our city’s premier Business workshop and competition.&nbsp;</p><p>Venture London is open to proposed or new, London-based ventures and community businesses existing for less than two years. Over the course of four months, participants have the opportunity to join an exclusive, free workshop designed to help develop their business plans, as well as entrepreneur-targeted seminars where they will receive feedback from some of London’s best business minds. The competition component of Venture London pitches participants against each other and in front of judges from across the city for their share of over $45,000 in cash and prizes.&nbsp;</p><p>“Small companies play a big role in the development of a vibrant business community,” notes Nancy Kopriva, Manager, Projects &amp; Business Development and Chair of the Venture London Steering Committee. “This competition is a great way for London organizations and businesses to band together in creating a supportive environment, one that helps entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation to flourish in our community.”&nbsp;</p><p>Applications for the Venture London workshop must be submitted by January 4, 2011 and completed business plan submissions by February 9, 2011 and must be sent to Nancy Kopriva at the Small Business Centre. Venture London winners to be announced at the Venture London Awards Celebration in April 2011.</p><p>Venture London is a great way to build business plans and to give organizations a leg up on their competition. For workshop and competition details and regulations, please visit <a href="http://www.venturelondon.ca" target="_blank">venturelondon.ca</a></p><p>Venture London is made possible through the support of their sponsors:</p><ul><li>Gold: <a href="http://www.atwork.ca/" target="_blank">Lovers atWork</a>, <a href="http://www.libro.ca/" target="_blank">Libro</a>, <a href="http://www.lashbrook.ca/" target="_blank">The Lashbrook Group</a>, <a href="http://www.bizzmail.com/" target="_blank">BizzMail</a></li><li>Silver: <a href="http://www.rtraction.com/" target="_blank">rTraction</a>, <a href="http://www.postnet.ca/" target="_blank">PostNET</a>, T<a href="http://www.sbe.gov.on.ca/ontcan/1medt/en/home_en.jsp" target="_blank">he Ministry of Economic Development and Trade</a>, <a href="http://www.businesslondon.ca/" target="_blank">Business London Magazine</a></li><li>Bronze: <a href="http://www.siskinds.com/" target="_blank">Siskinds</a>, <a href="http://www.trisanone.com/" target="_blank">TrisanOne</a>, &nbsp;<a href="http://www.pwc.com/" target="_blank">PriceWaterhouse Coopers</a>, <a href="http://www.lamplighterinn.ca/" target="_blank">Best Western Lamplighter Inn</a></li></ul><p>For more information about the Venture London Business Competition, please contact Nancy Kopriva, Manager, Projects &amp; Business Development Services, Small Business Centre – 519-659-2882 x234, <a href="mailto:nkopriva@sbcentre.ca">nkopriva@sbcentre.ca</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 768 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:24:50 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/finance-p2p-9 <div class="product-body"><p>In the arena of finance, the rules are constantly changing, requiring today's financial managers to explore the latest ideas and concepts, gain new perspectives on traditional business practices, and obtain hands-on experience with the most current tools to help their organizations gain an advantage. </p> 750 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:09:58 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/nserc-mitacs-sponsored-industry-research-connector-event <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Agenda: Bio-economy and Clean Technologies</span></strong></p><p>This informative networking session will feature:</p> 764 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:03:35 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/student-2-business-networking-conference-0 <p>The Student-2-Business Networking Conference will connect you to industry leaders and community connectors in all London’s industries including advanced manufacturing, life sciences, information technology, digital media, media &amp; communications, construction, business services and not-for-profit.</p> <p> Through conference sessions and a keynote address you will be given knowledge of London’s economy, economic forecast and workforce development trends, job application insights from HR professionals, as well as the basics to networking and branding yourself.</p> 762 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:38:13 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/echidna-solutions-web-developer-junior-intermediate-permanent-position <p><strong>Title:<br /></strong>Web Developer ( Junior || Intermediate ), Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Description:</strong><br />The Web Developer’s role is to work with clients to build websites and content management solutions. This includes designing, building, and implementing new websites; integrating sites with back end applications; and performing day-to-day support and maintainence for clients. Use of a variety of Web development languages is required.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong><br />Strategy &amp; Planning</p><ul><li>Define site architecture and overall site structure.</li><li>Bring new ideas for functionality and features to clients.</li></ul><p>Acquisition &amp; Deployment</p><ul><li>Perform cost-benefit analyses of proposed web implementations.</li><li>Conduct research into current and emerging Web technologies and issues in support of web development efforts.</li></ul><p>Operational Management</p><ul><li>Identify, recommend, and prioritize new Web features and applications in conjunction with other team members and clients.</li><li>Develop, code, install, test, debug, and document web sites and applications using appropriate editors.</li><li>Update client websites to ensure site accuracy and currency.</li><li>Ensure security of all websites and related applications.</li><li>Monitor and report on website traffic and performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Position Requirements</strong></p><p>Formal Education &amp; Certification</p><ul><li>University degree in the field of computer science or a College diploma in web development / graphic design.</li></ul><p>Technologies/Languages</p><ul><li>Solid fundamentals in developing W3C compliant CSS and HTML.</li><li>Demonstrated competency with PHP.</li><li>Experience in developing for Drupal CMS is a bonus but not required.</li><li>MySQL skills and Javascript skills are a bonus but not required.</li></ul><p>Personal Attributes</p><ul><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to conduct research into emerging Internet technologies and programming languages.</li><li>Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.</li><li>Highly self motivated and directed.</li><li>Keen attention to detail.</li><li>Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Very strong customer service orientation.</li><li>Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.</li></ul><p>Work Conditions</p><ul><li>Sitting for extended periods of time.</li><li>&nbsp;Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.</li></ul><p>Application Requirements</p><ul><li>CV</li><li>Work samples – you must include at least one sample of work you are proud to showcase</li><li>Code snippets, screen shots, links are acceptable</li><li>Please submit an expected salary range</li></ul><p>Please submit all applications to <a href="mailto:andrew@echidna.ca">andrew@echidna.ca</a>. Applicants of interest will be contacted directly. Please no phone calls.</p><p>Applications accepted until Dec 31, 2010.</p><div></div> 760 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:23:44 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/viron-phase-2a-data-published-leading-cardiovascular-journal <p> December 16, 2010 - Viron Therapeutics Inc. today announced that the results of Viron's Phase 2a trial for VT-111 were published today in <em>Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions</em>. In the study led by Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif, Director of the Research Centre at the Montreal Heart Institute, VT-111, also known as Serp-1, met both its primary and secondary endpoints of safety and biological activity in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) patients receiving coronary stents. VT-111 is a protein produced by the myxoma virus that allows the virus to lower its host's inflammatory response to infection.</p> <p>"Although the use of cardiovascular stents have dramatically improved the outcomes for patients with occlusive coronary artery disease, numerous studies have shown that the procedure itself can cause what is termed peri-procedural myocardial injury (PMI)," said James Rae, CEO of Viron. "A recent review in the European Heart Journal shows that 30% of patients receiving coronary stents sustain an injury to the heart tissue arising from the procedure itself and the biomarkers most useful in measuring this cardiac injury are CK-MB and Troponin I. Viron's Phase 2a trial showed a statistically significant, dose-dependent reduction in these two key biomarkers of cardiac damage, at multiple timepoints, with a particularly potent effect in the first 24 hours after the placement of the stent. If the incidence of PMI was reduced, clinical outcomes would improve for many of the almost 3 million patients each year that receive cardiac stents in North America and Europe."</p> <p>Numerous studies have shown that a rise in CK-MB and Troponin I in the first 24 to 48 hours after placement of a stent is evidence that the procedure has caused damage to the heart tissue, putting these patients at a much higher risk of negative clinical outcomes. A therapy to reduce PMI would need to impact these biomarkers in that critical first 24 hours.</p> <p>VT-111 also showed a strong trend towards reducing Major Adverse Cardiac Events (MACE; a clinical endpoint comprised of myocardial infarction, revascularization, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or death) in the higher dose group, with no MACE events at the six month follow-up, compared to the placebo group, which had 17% MACE rate.</p><p>"Reductions in these cardiac enzymes are very encouraging given the strong correlation between a rise early after the procedure and the probability that those patients will experience a subsequent clinical event" said Dr. Carl Pepine, past president of the American College of Cardiology. "These data are even more encouraging when you note that the high dose group saw no MACE compared to the 17% MACE rate seen in the placebo arm of the study. I am very interested to see a larger study of VT-111 in this patient population. It may also be possible for VT-111 to have an even greater impact if delivered in doses above the top dose of 15 micrograms per kilogram (µg/kg) tested in this trial."</p><p>Starting immediately before stent placement in this double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2a trial, 48 patients received intravenous doses of placebo or VT-111 once daily for three days. Subjects were then followed for six months for evaluation of safety and a variety of inflammatory and cardiac enzyme biomarkers.</p> <p>Viron plans to continue further clinical testing in 2011 with a fully glycosylated version of the original drug that has shown significantly enhanced efficacy in animal models over the original drug with a similarly high margin of safety.</p><p>The article entitled "A Randomized, Controlled, Phase 2 Trial of the Viral Serpin Serp-1 in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention," appears in the December 2010 Issue of <em>Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions</em> and can also be viewed online at <a href="http://circinterventions.ahajournals.org/">http://circinterventions.ahajournals.org/</a>. </p> 757 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:51:37 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/put-your-business-idea-action-get-involved-venture-london <p>&nbsp;</p><p>With all of the snow days in the London area recently, I'm sure many have been pondering new business ideas over a warm cup of hot chocolate. We've all had the "I would love to work for myself" or "I could definitely make a business around…" ideas. Now, what's your next step? Getting your ideas on paper and formalizing a plan are the first steps to realizing your entrepreneurial dream.&nbsp;</p><p>To help foster this spirit and to give you the tools to bring your dreams closer to reality, the London Economic Development Corporation, Small Business Centre, the Stiller Centre for Technology Commercialization and TechAlliance have once again partnered to host <a href="http://www.venturelondon.ca" target="_blank">Venture London</a>; our city’s premier business workshop and competition.&nbsp;</p><p>This program is a great opportunity to enhance your plan, learn from the city's business champions and possibly take home your share of $45000 in cash and prizes - this would definitely help you put your dreams into action.</p><p>Over the course of the program, you can participate in an exclusive, free workshop designed to help develop your plan, as well as seminars where you will receive feedback from some of London’s best business minds. This is a great way to hone your plan giving you the best chance for success.</p><p>Finally, the competition portion of <a href="http://www.venturelondon.ca" target="_blank">Venture London</a> will pitch you against other community members in front of judges from across the city.<a href="http://venturelondon.ca/prizes.html" target="_blank"> Check out some of the prizes available to the winner here</a>.</p><p>So, stop dreaming and put your ideas to the test. Applications to the workshop are due by January 4, 2011 and your plan is due February 9, 2011 to be considered for the competition. Don't wait for our next snow day to dream about your new business, get it started now.</p><p>For more information about the Venture London prizes, eligibility, or registration, please visit <a href="http://www.venturelondon.ca" target="_blank">venturelondon.ca</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 755 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:24:12 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-protecting-your-business-fraud <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner_1_0.gif" alt="TA Breakfast Club" width="500" height="139" /></p><p>Fraud costs Canadian businesses millions of dollars a day.&nbsp; With technology becoming ever more innovative and sophisticated as are those looking to corrupt it, finding new ways to separate cash from your business.&nbsp; Jerry Tsao, as a 13 year commercial banker,&nbsp;hopes to&nbsp;share some personal experiences and best practices from within the banking industry and some ideas on how to protect your company from fraud.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 749 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 15 Dec 2010 06:16:00 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/dec-15-techalliance-tlc-meeting-cancelled <p>Due to inclement weather, the Dec. 15, 2010 TLC meeting has been cancelled. All committee members will be contacted to ascertain a reschedule date.</p> 752 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:25:12 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-ii-11 <p>Entrepreneur P2P IIViewEdit.Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.</p><p>Who should attend: Entrepreneurs in the technology sector and individuals who are primarily tasked with facilitating and fostering start-up businesses within organizations.</p> 751 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:26:48 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/xtivity-inc-receive-contribution-through-national-research-council <p><strong>LONDON ONTARIO (November 30, 2010) – Xtivity Inc.,</strong> a London Ontario based provider of proprietary maintenance inventory optimization (xIO™) announced today that it has received a financial contribution of up to $145,000, in addition to both technical and business oriented advisory services, from the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP).</p><p>The research funding will be used to study advanced pattern recognition with the ability to serve multiple Enterprise Resource Planning and Enterprise Asset Maintenance systems such as SAP, Oracle and others. This research will enhance the continued development and improvement of the xIO allowing a much broader base of implementation in Canada and around the globe.</p><p>Mr. John F. Cowan, President and CEO of Xtivity Inc. comments, “This financial and technical support demonstrates the willingness of the Canadian government to sustain innovation in critical areas addressed by the xIO such as lean manufacturing, industry best practice and decision support. NRC-IRAP provides an important service for small, rapidly growing Canadian companies such as Xtivity”.</p><p><strong>About Xtivity:</strong></p><p>Xtivity Inc. works with the manufacturing and resource extraction sectors to improve productivity, reduce maintenance inventory value and provide accurate lead-time information through proven optimization service solutions. Xtivity’s unique service identifies, quantifies, reports, optimizes and audits inventory operations activity – offering sustainable, best practice results with little disruption to a client’s organization. Xtivity has established a global client base consisting of well known, Fortune 100 clients. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.xtivity.com">http://www.xtivity.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Contact information:<br /></strong>Mr. John F. Cowan<br />President and CEO<br />Xtivity Inc.<br />519 642 1881 <br /><a href="mailto:jcowan@xtivity.com">jcowan@xtivity.com</a></p><p><em>This release contains forward-looking statements that are not based on historical fact. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, events or developments to be materially different from those expressed </em></p> 747 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:36:06 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p-7 <p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p> 610 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:24:15 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/dec-8-breakfast-club-postponed <div>Please note that the December 8, 2010 Breakfast Club: Changing the Sales Process with Laurie Hawkins has been postposed due to the current and predicted weather conditions. We are hoping to reschedule and will update this site once a new date has been set.</div><div></div><div>We apologize for any inconvenience. &nbsp;Should you have any questions please feel free to contact <a href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">Sarah Currie</a>.</div><div><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-changing-sales-process">Click here to visit the event page for updates.</a></div><div></div> 745 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:17:39 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-changing-sales-process <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Please note that the December 8, 2010 Breakfast Club: Changing the Sales Process with Laurie Hawkins has been postposed due to the current and predicted weather conditions. We are hoping to reschedule and will update this site once a new date has been set.</strong></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><strong>We apologize for any inconvenience. &nbsp;Should you have any questions please&nbsp;</strong><strong>feel free to contact <a href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">Sarah Currie</a>.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 740 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:08:38 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-holiday-mixer-0 <div>Tis the season to celebrate and look forward to the year ahead. Join us on Thursday, December 2 for our year-end blowout celebrating the festive season. Take the chance to catch up with colleagues from throughout our community and to make new acquaintances.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>This year, our Holiday Mixer celebrates volunteerism and community engagement. We are very pleased to welcome Kevin Van Lierop as our special volunteer ambassador. Kevin truly is a community champion &nbsp;volunteering his time to many causes throughout London. 700 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:33:47 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/leaders-digital-media-centre-meet-dig-london-discuss-national-strategy <p>Last week, during the DIG 2010 conference, we had the opportunity to sit with many community, industry and business partners to discuss the bright future of the proposed Digital Media Centre here in London.</p><p>This centre, which would focus on testing, validation and commercialization of game development IPs, is an exciting opportunity for the tech community and London in general. Further strengthening London's position as a gaming centre and enhancing our technology sector is essential for London's economy. Although the initial bid proposed to the Federal government was not successful, this is by no means the end of the initiative. As a supporter of the proposed Centre, TechAlliance is looking forward to the continued planning, collaboration and ideas surrounding London and the gaming industry.&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2"><a href="http://www.ledc.com/index.php/ledc/show_NEWS/1175" target="_blank">For more information about the Centre and plans moving forward, check out a recent news release by LEDC here.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 742 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:41:56 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/internetwork-london-presents-robin-dyson-cfo-ilookabout <p>Robin is a Chartered Accountant, and has both public accounting and industry experience. Immediately prior to becoming Chief Financial Officer of iLOOKABOUT, Robin Dyson was a Manager with KPMG LLP, working out of its London and Waterloo offices.</p><p>The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and everyone involved in the London technology community is encouraged to attend. As always, InterNetwork London events are FREE. Please register your attendance online beforehand at <a href="http://www.internetworklondon.ca">www.internetworklondon.ca</a> to ensure we have a name tag for you. </p><p>&nbsp;</p> 741 at http://www.techalliance.ca Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:27:11 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/finance-p2p-4 <p>In the arena of finance, the rules are constantly changing, requiring today's financial managers to explore the latest ideas and concepts, gain new perspectives on traditional business practices, and obtain hands-on experience with the most current tools to help their organizations gain an advantage. </p> 603 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:20:05 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-interactive-gaming-dig-conference <p>The Digital Interactive Gaming Conference (DIG) aims to stimulate game industry growth by providing a forum for Canada’s leading gaming developers, publishers, technology companies and services providers to connect, learn, and share ideas.&nbsp; Held in London, Ontario annually, DIG attracts over 400 professionals and creators of console, pc, mobile, and online games, as well as students from across Canada.</p><p><strong>What’s Hot @ DIG</strong> </p> 685 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:19:39 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/impact-national-conference-2010 <p>Impact is about creating a movement for youth entrepreneurship both locally and nationally all across Canada. On November 12-13 at The Westin Harbour Castle in downtown Toronto, Impact will be hosting its annual flagship event called Impact National Conference where it will be a select gathering amongst 300 of Canada’s brightest young minds with a high profile group of today’s leading and successful entrepreneurs. </p> 716 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:54:18 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-attending-bio-europe <p><strong>London, Ontario (November 15, 2010): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)</strong> announced today that the Company will meet with several prospective partners who have expressed an interest in its lead oncology drug candidate COTI‐2 at Europe's largest pharmaceutical partnering conference, BIO-Europe, taking place in Munich, Germany on November 15-17, 2010.</p><p>The objective of these meetings is to present compelling data on COTI’s potentially first-in-class and best-in-class oncology compound, COTI-2.&nbsp; During preclinical testing COTI-2 has demonstrated greater selectivity, an improved safety profile and superior pharmacokinetics in comparison to other Akt inhibitors.&nbsp; </p><p>COTI will meet with several prospective partners including executives from major pharmaceutical organizations at BIO-Europe.&nbsp; “We are delighted with the continued progress of our lead oncology candidate, COTI-2,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, CEO of COTI.&nbsp; “The results generated to date combined with the novel target and selectivity for Akt2 specifically will stimulate further discussions as we continue to evaluate our options for a licensing agreement for COTI-2.”&nbsp; Mr. Michael Barr, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing will represent COTI at BIO-Europe.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About COTI-2</span></strong></p><p>COTI‐2 is a novel small molecule that acts by inhibition of Akt/PKB (Protein kinase B) phosphorylation that leads to caspase‐9 activation in cancer cells resulting in apoptosis or programmed cell death.&nbsp; In preclinical testing COTI-2 has demonstrated greater selectivity, an improved safety profile and superior pharmacokinetics in comparison to other Akt inhibitors.&nbsp; COTI‐2 is easily synthesized and has good in vitro and in vivo efficacy against multiple cancers including small cell lung, non‐small cell lung, colon, brain, ovarian, endometrial, triple negative breast and pancreatic.&nbsp; COTI‐2 test results show it to be highly effective as a single agent therapy and as a combination therapy in a number of animal models of human cancers.&nbsp; COTI‐2 differs from other cancer treatments in that other treatments involve the killing of healthy growing and dividing cells in the body resulting in significant toxic side effects while COTI‐2 appears to target and destroy cancer cells only and has demonstrated low toxicity in normal human cells compared to human cancer cells.&nbsp; The combined scientific evidence indicates that COTI‐2 is an ideal agent for combination therapy with current standard agents for a number of cancers.&nbsp; To request a non‐confidential data package or discuss a partnership concerning COTI‐2 please contact Michael Barr, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at <a href="mailto:mbarr@criticaloutcome.com">mbarr@criticaloutcome.com</a>.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)</span></strong>&nbsp; </p><p>COTI is formed around a unique computational platform technology called CHEMSAS®, which allows for accelerated identification and optimization of targeted small molecules potentially effective in the treatment of human diseases for which current therapy is either lacking or ineffective.&nbsp; COTI is focused on preparing its lead anti‐cancer compound, COTI‐2, for an Investigational New Drug filing in the USA in 2011.&nbsp; In addition to COTI‐2, the company has a significant preclinical pipeline targeting large market opportunities such as: adult acute leukemia and other cancers, multiple sclerosis, HIV integrase, and Alzheimer’s disease. </p><p>For further information, please visit the website at <a href="http://www.criticaloutcome.com">www.criticaloutcome.com</a> or contact:<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Michael Barr<br />Vice President of Business Development and Marketing<br />519-858-5157 </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.<br /></em></p> 738 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:19:07 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-welcomes-greg-picken-manager-communications-few-words-our-new-team-member <p><em>In November 2010, Greg Picken joined TechAlliance as their new Communications Manager. With a background including non-profit communications, video game journalism and construction news reporting, he’s excited to bring his talents to helping grow London’s tech industry.</em></p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1">Even though I work in Communications, my least favorite subject to talk about is myself. So by way of an introduction, I’d much rather talk about some of the things going on in the world of technology that get me excited.</p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1">I love that we’re in an unprecedented time for technology growth and innovation, and I'm excited to be able to play even a small role in that. Allow me to tell you a little bit about the things I love.</p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1">I love where consumer technology is taking us, where every day brings us closer to the kind of portable and functional technology that used to be the stuff of science fiction and dreamers. The world is literally in our pockets now, and much of that technology is still in its relative infancy. Instantly share baby videos with grandparents in Florida, learn how to tie a tie on YouTube (I'll cop to that one!), record a podcast with a half dozen contributors all around the globe, its all possible, yet is still only scratching the surface. That's exciting.</p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1">I love the democratization of technology, information and delivery, in ways we couldn't even have imagined even a decade ago. The most obvious to me is iTunes, which can now instantly put movies, TV shows, games, books and applications on your iPhone, iPod, TV or computer. While iTunes is the biggest dog in the yard, its certainly not the only one, and we'll certainly see new content and product delivery platforms rise and fall in the coming years. But these platforms are allowing anyone and everyone to create and share, to interact and to connect on a truly global scale. That's exciting.</p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1">I love that new technologies aren't just filling needs, they are creating needs that we didn't even know we had (such as my currently uncured case of iPad Lust). Whether its hardware, software or so-simple-its-brilliant inventions like Twittens, it seems like every week something is popping up to make me say "I never really thought about the fact that I could use that." That's exciting.</p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1">I love video games. From my early childhood days with the Atari 2600 and Colecovision, to my current collection of consoles, handhelds and phones, it's an industry that I've grown up alongside, and now I'm seeing my own kids take their first steps into the world of interactive gaming. A lack of quality video game journalism for family-friendly gaming (try finding decent reviews of family games, especially games for girls on Metacritic. Go ahead, I'll wait. Found any? That's the problem) let me to found GamerPops.com as a side project in late 2009. As a parent and a gamer, my perspective is different than the guy who can spend all his evenings playing Call of Duty on XBox Live, and we're trying to help and inform other parents in the same situation. That's exciting.</p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1">I'm also going to love being the "video game guy" in the TechAlliance offices, and getting to better know the game developers in the community.</p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1">Knowing that many of these ideas and innovations are sprouting up in our backyard is tremendously exciting, and I'm looking forward to being able to help share those stories and the stories of the people behind them. That's really exciting.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 736 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:51:39 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/what-your-organizations-mobility-iq <p>The vast majority of Canadian businesses view wireless as a contributing positively to productivity, operational efficiency and workforce mobility. But, how wireless mobile technology gets deployed throughout organizations varies greatly.</p><p><strong>What’s your organization’s mobility IQ? </strong></p><p>Is mobile technology in your organization being adopted haphazardly with low integration to IT and business plans? Or do you have a more integrated, managed approach but are looking for ways to better plan for growth and support key business leaders and their strategies? </p> 735 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:36:23 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/voicescom-finalist-canadian-new-media-awards <p>Congratulations to TA member <a href="http://www.voices.com/" target="_blank">Voices.com</a> on being named a finalist in the category of&nbsp;<em>Digital Media Technology of the Year</em> at the <a href="http://www.nextmediaevents.com/cnma/" target="_blank">Canadian New Media Awards</a>. The event will be held on December 1st, 2010 at the Design Exchange in Toronto, Canada.</p><p><a href="http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2010/11/voices-com_a_finalist_canadian_new_media_awards.html" target="_blank">Check out the Voices.com blog for more information.</a></p><p>Congratulations to <a href="http://www.voices.com/" target="_blank">Voices.com</a>! This is tremendous news that our tech community and London should be proud of.</p> 734 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:37:26 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-members-well-represented-latest-business-london-magazine <p><p>It was very exciting to open up the latest copy of <a href="http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/Business-London-Magazine/bl_nov2010/2010110301/" target="_blank">Business London Magazine</a> and to be greeted by a number of stories featuring TechAlliance members. It is great to see the people, organizations and innovations of our members featured.</p><p>Starting on page 8 LifeLike BioTissueInc. and their surgical training applications were front and centre. It is fascinating to learn about their life like skin, veins, etc. that actually imitate the real tissues! I had the pleasure of meeting Leonardo at our E1.0 program and am looking forward to seeing the business grow and continue to innovate.&nbsp;</p><p>As you may know, TechAlliance has a monthly section within the publication where we feature member stories and news from within our organization. It is a great chance to celebrate and dive into the tech sector and the people and organizations that makes it such a vibrant part of our city. This month we feature web.isod.es and Adam Caplan. It was a real treat for me to get to know Adam and learn even more about the powerful videos that he creates. Of particular interest were the differences between traditional video and web-based content and the importance of holding the audience's attention through short, power-packed videos.</p><p>It was great to see Startech.com with a multi-page spread beginning on page 28. Celebrating their 25th year, Startech.com has always been a strong supporter of our organization and the tech community. Congratulations to Paul and Ken and continued success for the next 25 years.</p><p>Finally, when flipping to the last page where <em>Driving Business</em> featured David Ciccarelli of Voices.com and his Bimmer. As a car nut I always love checking out this section to see our community members and their motorvation. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks again to Gord Delamont and <a href="http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/Business-London-Magazine/bl_nov2010/2010110301/" target="_blank">Business London Magazine</a> for their ongoing support of TechAlliance and the tech sector in our community.&nbsp;November is indeed a banner month for TA members, be sure to&nbsp;<a style="color: #027ac6; text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/Business-London-Magazine/bl_nov2010/2010110301/" target="_blank">check out a Business London edition</a>&nbsp;soon as it is a great chance for you to get to know our members and their businesses.</p></p> 733 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:49:37 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/inaugural-tech-transfer-summit-north-america <p>&nbsp;</p> 731 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:29:08 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-developing-social-media-policy-your-business <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;Is your business entering the Twitterverse, looking to get LinkedIn or ‘Liked’? If so, don’t miss the next TechAlliance Breakfast Club where David Canton of Harrison Pensa LLP will discuss social media and the policies your business should consider and develop before diving in.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Join us November 10th when David will discuss such topics as: </p> 697 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:37:32 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/coresolutions-announces-ecno-endorsement <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>London, Ontario, 8 November 2010</strong> – CoreSolutions Software is proud to announce its recent partnership with the Educational Computing Network of Ontario (ECNO) as an Endorsed Vendor.</p><p>"We're proud to have our software backed by ECNO as the organization is a recognized authority when it comes to making technology recommendations," says Barney Lawn, CoreSolutions’ president and CEO. ECNO is a non-profit information technology cooperative that promotes best practices and provides cost-effective IT solutions to its members, including 60+ Ontario school districts.</p><p>ECNO’s endorsement speaks directly to CoreSolutions’ product, PD Place™, a software package designed to help streamline school districts’ professional development (PD) programs and plans. “By helping reduce registration processes and decrease paper and personnel costs, PD Place frees up budgets and time to allow staff to focus more on PD efficacy rather than its administration,” adds Lawn. PD Place is currently used throughout Canada and the US, and by more than 20 Ontario school boards.</p><p>CoreSolutions Software Inc. is a London, Ontario-based software and web development company in operation for over 20 years. The company produces customizable software products for professional development management and continuing education centres, and also provides training and consultation services.</p><p><strong>Contact:</strong><br />Carl Hughes<br />Business Development Manager<br />CoreSolutions Software Inc.<br />TF: 1.800.650.8882<br />E: <a href="mailto:chughes@coresolutions.ca">chughes@coresolutions.ca</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 730 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:28:05 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-member-aon-recognized-readers-choice-awards-business-insurance-magazine <p><p><strong>Nov. 4, 2010</strong> - For the fourth consecutive year, Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON) received more Readers Choice awards from the readers of Business Insurance magazine than any other firm in the industry. The 2010 awards were announced on the evening of November 3, at a dinner hosted by Business Insurance in Chicago.</p><p>For the third consecutive year, Aon Risk Solutions (ARS) was recognized as the best retail agent/broker with revenues in excess of $250 million. ARS also won the retail agent/broker award in 2007 when there was no revenue distinction. Aon Benfield was the recipient of the award for best reinsurance intermediary for the fifth straight year. Aon Global Insurance Managers was again named best captive manager after winning the inaugural award in 2009. Aon Consulting, which won the award for best employee benefit consultant firm for four straight years from 2006-2009, was named winner of the Silver Circle Award in this category.</p><p>Congratulations to Aon.</p><p><a href="http://aon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&amp;item=2084" target="_blank">Click here to check out the Aon news release.</a></p></p> 729 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:30:43 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/cracking-wellness-code <p>Steering your way through statistics and EAP service providers is no easy feat.&nbsp; And if navigating the seas of bundled offerings and intangible measurements leaves you scratching your head and wishing someone would act as your guide, you’re in luck. </p><p><strong>We’ll help you make sense of it.</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p>Presented by Wellness Industry expert, Estelle Morrison, this webcast examines your Wellness Strategy’s building blocks. From the preliminary research, to your development, launch and follow-up stages. As a webcast attendee, you will learn:&nbsp;</p> 728 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:41:59 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/access-2-networks-opens-regional-office-south-western-ontario <p>Business losses from cybercrime are estimated at $6.7 billion per year. Anyone connected to the Internet today faces serious information security threats ranging from blunt but still dangerous attacks such as worms, viruses and botnets to sophisticated, targeted attacks that are financially motivated and often undetected.&nbsp; Penetration Tests, Vulnerability Assessments and Web Application Tests are an inexpensive way to identify weaknesses in your online environment that requires remediation - proactively protecting your business.</p><p><strong>Access 2 Networks recently opened a regional office is South Western Ontario.&nbsp;&nbsp; To introduce our services, we are offering a promotion until December 31st, 2010.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>20% off A2N Professional Services<br /></strong></p><p>For 13 years, Access 2 Networks has offered professional services including design and implementation, training, vulnerability assessments, web application tests, penetration tests and Network Audits.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>We offer complete sales and services on all security technologies including:Firewalls---Virtual Private Networks---Intrusion Prevention Systems---Email Security---Secure Wireless--- Network Access Control---IP address management</p><p>For details and personal quote contact: <a href="mailto:Julie@access2networks.com">Julie@access2networks.com</a> or 1- 226-658-0119</p> 727 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:29:42 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-member-sernova-corp-announces-completion-1m-private-placement-grants-options <p>On Friday, November 5, 2010 Sernova Corp. announced that it completed a non-brokered private placement of 6,666,667 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.15 per Unit raising gross proceeds of $1,000,000. The private placement, which was previously announced as an offering of up to $750,000 in the Company's news release of October 18, 2010, was increased by $250,000 to accommodate oversubscriptions.<br /><br />Proceeds of the offering will be used to fund ongoing development of Sernova's proprietary Cell Pouch System(TM), including cGMP manufacturing, pre-clinical studies required by regulatory authorities to support a future Phase I/II human clinical study of insulin-dependent diabetes, and for general working capital.<br /><br />The terms of the private placement are subject to final acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange. All of the securities issued in connection with the closings of the private placement are subject to resale restrictions, including a four month hold period.<br /><br />Sernova Corp. is a Canadian-based, health-sciences company focused on commercializing medical technologies.Sernova is currently developing a platform technology for a number of serious disease indications, starting with a novel treatment for insulin-dependent diabetes, using the novel Cell Pouch System(TM) and its patented Sertolin(TM) cell technology.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sernova.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=426829&amp;_Type=News-Releases&amp;_Title=Sernova-Completes-1000000-Private-Placement-Grants-Options" target="_blank">Click here for more information on Sernova and to read the press release.</a><br /><br /></p> 724 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:18:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/social-media-legal-issues-and-policies <p>In anticipation of his upcoming presentation at the November 10 TechAlliance Breakfast Club, David Canton has graciously provided a little insight on what you will see at his presentation <em>Developing a Social Media Policy for your Business. </em>For more information about David or his thoughts on social media, please check out his excellent blog - <a href="http://canton.elegal.ca/" target="_blank">http://canton.elegal.ca/</a>.<em><br /></em></p><p>---</p><p>On Wednesday, November 10, I will discuss social media issues at a TechAlliance Breakfast Club event entitled Developing a Social Media Policy for your Business. <br /><br />I’ll talk about:</p><ul><li>The legal traps of Social Media use</li><li>That fuzzy line between work and personal account posts.</li><li>How to respond to negative social media.</li><li>How a social media policy can help you.</li></ul><p>I’ll also create a sample social media policy using an online tool based on audience input.<br /><br />For the record, my position on social media is not to exaggerate the theoretical dangers or suggest it should be suppressed in the workplace.&nbsp; But there are a few things that should be kept in mind to reduce the legal and business risks that arise from it.<br /><br />Hope to see you there.</p><p><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Social%20Media%20-%20%20Nov%202010_0.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see David Canton's PowerPoint&nbsp;presentation from this Breakfast Club&nbsp;session. &nbsp;</p> 720 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:51:52 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/dig-industry-adding-our-local-economy <p><em>TechAlliance is proud to sponsor the upcoming <a href="http://diglondon.ca/" target="_blank">Digital Interactive Gaming (DIG) London 2010 Conference</a> being held at the London Convention Centre on November 18-19, 2010. As a proud sponsor, we invited Kadie Ward, Director of Marketing and Communications for the London Economic Development Corporation to share her thoughts on the DIG economy and the conference on our TechAlliance blog - enjoy!</em></p><p>------</p><p>The DIG industry is strengthening our local economy and adding significant growth throughout North America. For the four-year period of 2002-06 direct employment for the industry grew at an annual rate of 4.4%. Ubisoft Executive <a href="http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2007/08/gaming-to- surge-50-percent-in-four-years-possibly.ars" target="_blank">Yves Guillemot</a> believes that the industry will grow 50% over the next four years. With Ubisoft’s recent investment in a Toronto office, the launch of the <a href="http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2010/10/21/15783521.html" target="_blank">Stratford Digital Media Incubator</a> and the <a href="http://www.cdmn.ca/" target="_blank">CDNM</a>, there is no sign of this industry slowing down – rather, it keeps opening doors for new innovations in gaming design, digital media, and technology.<br /><br />London is ready to foster growth in this industry and strengthen the regional games development cluster. Home to several game-design and digital media companies including Big Blue Bubble, Digital Extremes, Antic Entertainment, and Slightly Social with access to talent from Western, Fanshawe, and triOS College, London’s game development cluster is emerging as a provincial leader.<br /><br />To encourage the continued growth of this sector the third annual <a href="http://www.diglondon.ca" target="_self">Digital Interactive Gaming London conference</a>, November 18 and 19, is bringing game designers, programmers, artists, producers, and service providers from across North America to London to network, learn about emerging trends, explore industry issues, and connect with new opportunities. The <a href="http://diglondon.ca/index.php/main/menu_link/conference/sessions" target="_blank">conference program</a> includes panels and presentations by industry leaders and addresses topics including cloud computing, commercializing game development IP, the social gaming paradigm, iPad game development, and industry trends.<br /><br />DIG 2010 encourages artists, programmers, designers, communicators, digital media fanatics, service providers, bloggers, technologists, gamers, and the curious to participate in this momentum building event. Check out our <a href="http://conf.diglondon.ca/index.php/dig/menu_link/agenda" target="_blank">line-up of speakers</a>, panels, and presentations. Follow us on Twitter for program and industry updates: <a href="http://www.Twitter.com/DIGLondon" target="_blank">www.Twitter.com/DIGLondon</a></p> 719 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:37:23 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/hardening-windows-networks-training <p>A hands-on security course that teaches students how to harden, monitor and protect Microsoft Windows based networks.</p> 714 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:36:31 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/network-security-training-program <p>Knowing where your organization’s network is most vulnerable and maintaining the ability to assess and investigate threats to the network requires&nbsp;on-going learning and skills upgrading.</p> 715 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:27:46 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/nserc-mitacs-sponsored-industry-researcher-connector-event <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><strong>Agenda:</strong> Bio-economy and Clean Technologies</p><p>This fast paced and informative session will feature:</p> 705 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:37:03 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-ii-10 <p>Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.</p><p>Who should attend: Entrepreneurs in the technology sector and individuals who are primarily tasked with facilitating and fostering start-up businesses within organizations.</p><p>To join this E-P2P group, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 703 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:43:25 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/secure-network-open-source-tools <p>Focused on the best and most successful Open Source projects currently available and using a step-by-step, hands on methodology, students will learn how to leverage the benefits of Open Source tools while shattering Open Source myths and stereotypes!&nbsp; <br />Who Should Attend: Network Administrators Anyone responsible for network security Anyone responsible for information technology budgeting/cost control Anyone using or interested in using Open Source in their network.</p> 713 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:17:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/new-program-provides-1m-startups-receiving-angel-or-vc-funding <p>Recently, <a href="http://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/home" target="_blank">FedDev Ontario</a> (the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario) announced its <a href="http://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/h_00324.html" target="_blank">Investing in Business Innovation</a> program, through which startups can receive up to a $1 million repayable contribution (a loan, in other words) if they have received a term sheet from a recognized angel investor or VC.<br /><br />The government is allocating up to $190 million to the program over the next four years, and the same program will also provide funding to angel investment networks for outreach and promotion and to organizations representing angel networks for investment attraction activities.<br /><br />Startups—defined here as businesses with fewer than 50 employees—can receive funding for:<br /><br /></p><ul><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Labour, capital and operating expenditures</li><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Materials and supplies</li><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Consulting and/or professional fees (limited to market rate)</li><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Minor and non-capital acquisitions (e.g., software)</li></ul><p><br />Angels or VCs must be funding at least two-thirds of the eligible project costs, and FedDev will contribute the remaining third, up to $1 million. Companies can only receive funding for one project, and it must be completed before March 31, 2014.<br /><br />Startups must also show that they are "using business mentoring, counselling, or related services"—which would include the services provided by <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca" target="_blank">TechAlliance </a>in London and by other members of the <a href="http://www.oneinnovation.ca/en/Home.aspx" target="_blank">Ontario Network of Excellence</a> (ONE).<br /><br />In addition to being "<a href="http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/21943.htm" target="_blank">accredited investors</a>" by OSC rules, qualifying angels must be members of an angel investor network that is registered with the <a href="http://www.angelinvestor.ca/" target="_blank">National Angel Capital Organization </a>or other "reputable industry association." Eligible VCs must be registered with the <a href="http://www.cvca.ca/" target="_blank">CVCA</a>. The investor must also be willing to provide FedDev with a report of the due diligence it undertook on the company. The funding isn't automatic—each applicant will be evaluated by FedDev.<br /><br />Southern Ontario is defined on the FedDev website, and runs from Windsor past Ottawa and as far north as Haliburton. All of Southwestern Ontario is included.<br /><br />FedDev hopes to start making funding decisions within the next three months. It says that repayment terms will be based on several factors, but will begin "as soon as possible" with the full contribution returned "as early as practical." No other details about terms were announced.</p> 712 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:28:37 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/cstar-builds-bridge-china <p><strong>London, Ontario, Canada/Chengdu, China</strong> - CSTAR and WCH (The West China Hospital) will host the Inaugural CSTAR-WCH Industry Roundtable to be held November 6th and 7th in Chengdu, China. The Roundtable continues to gain momentum and has attracted interest from key stakeholders throughout the international medical technology industry. Participants include senior industry, government and academic representatives from all over the world who will engage in meaningful dialogue to identify and better understand important innovation and business opportunities that exist between China and its North American and international trading partners. </p><p>The following provides a summary of milestones achieved to date:</p><ol><li>In November 2009, a formal MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) was signed between the West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, and the Schulich School of Medicine &amp; Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, in Chengdu, China. The MoU broadly defines a collaborative relationship between the two institutions in the areas of research, education and resident and faculty exchanges.</li><li>In March 2010, a team of surgeons, led by John Denstedt MD, Chair/Chief, Department of Surgery, UWO, visited WCH where they demonstrated advanced surgical skills, provided scholarly presentations and identified preliminary opportunities for research and resident/faculty exchanges in the areas of urology, plastics and reconstructive surgery, hepatic surgery, cardiovascular surgery and anesthesiology. These activities have established important and extremely strong clinical and academic relationships between the two institutions.</li><li>CSTAR is assisting WCCSTC (West China Clinical Skills Training Centre), located at WCH, achieve accreditation with the ACS (American College of Surgeons). The ACS is fully supportive of CSTAR’s role in this regard. Once successful, WCH will be the first centre in all of Asia to achieve this important milestone. The written application was submitted June 2010, the site survey in Chengdu, China, took place August 28, 2010, and the decision from the ACS will be communicated in December 2010. </li><li>The CSTAR- WCCSTC office was opened at WCH September 29, 2010. This collaboration serves to support the collective activities of the two centres and will be a point of entry for medical device companies seeking access to the world-class research, validation and education and training resources and facilities of WCH.&nbsp; This centre will provide the means by which the viability of the China market for a particular technology can be efficiently defined.</li><li>The first-ever CSTAR – WCH Industry Roundtable is scheduled for November 6 and 7, 2010. The Roundtable replicates CSTAR’s Industry Roundtable established in 2007, London, Ontario, Canada. Representation includes senior industry, academic and government leadership from within China and across North America. The CSTAR-WCH Industry Roundtable is envisioned to provide the transparent and stable platform necessary to support medical device business development involving China and the international medical device industry. A large and diverse team of physicians will accompany this visit to demonstrate, at WCH, advanced techniques in vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, diagnostic imaging and psychiatry.</li></ol><p>CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics), a collaborative research unit jointly supported by the London Health Sciences Centre and The University of the Western Ontario, advances and supports all stages of medical device development, validation and education. CSTAR provides medical device companies and innovators with access to world class researchers, clinicians and laboratory/surgical facilities that provide preclinical research and validation of new medical device technologies. CSTAR accelerates the translation of innovative ideas by closing the gap between those who have the idea with those who will use it in practice. The closing of this know-do gap is built upon the three necessary core competencies of medical device development – Research (biomedical engineering and prototype development), Validation (pre-clinical and clinical), and Education (training and simulation). By bringing these competencies together CSTAR provides the interface for all phases of medical device development, training and market uptake. <br />The West China Hospital (WCH) is the teaching hospital of the West China School of Medicine (WCSM) and together they represent an internationally recognized tandem of medical training excellence combined with state of the art clinical programs. WCH is one of the largest acute care hospitals in the world with more than 4300 beds and 2.7 million outpatients. There are 69,000 surgeries performed each year at the hospital. CSTAR has developed a strong collaborative relationship with WCH in medical technology research, validation and educational simulation training programs. CSTAR and West China Hospital continue to develop and grow this collaborative relationship that aims to facilitate the bridging of Canadian and Chinese centres of excellence in medicine and clinical training. <br />The CSTAR-WCH Roundtable will create reciprocal business and other collaborative opportunities for both countries and will build upon the momentum that is currently being generated from industry, academia and government agencies throughout the world.<br />For more information on CSTAR, the WCH and the Industry Roundtable please contact John Parker at <a href="mailto:john.parker@lhsc.on.ca">john.parker@lhsc.on.ca</a> . </p> 707 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:21:59 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/north-americas-largest-international-trade-event-visits-windsor-first-time <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/members/61_0.jpg" alt="World Class Networking" width="636" height="233" /></strong></p><p>Over 200 American Companies from across the U.S. interested in International Trade, ready to meet their Canadian counterparts to explore possible business opportunities!</p><p>What: Networking Reception</p><p>Where: The Augustus Ballroom at the Caesar's Hotel in Windsor, Ontario.</p><p>When: Tuesday, October 26th from 5:45 to 9 p.m. Hosted Appetizers and Cash Bar</p><p>Speakers Include:</p> 704 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:41:55 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/going-global-introduction-international-trade-0 <p>This workshop is designed to help you make that crucial exporting decision to start you off on your journey towards foreign markets while learning about the common pitfalls to be avoided. Learn the basics of international trade, understand the use of Incoterms, determine whether you should pursue international markets and gain the knowledge required to position your company to be a success in these markets. This workshop provides an overview of the key aspects of international trade and will also include the use a real-life case study.<br /><br /><strong>Workshop Objectives</strong>:</p> 687 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:55:10 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/collaborating-locally-win-globally <p><em>At TechAlliance we are pleased to bring you guest blogs from our many community partners and presenters. Murray Morgan will be facilitating the upcoming Going Global: An Interoduction to International Trade session.</em><br /><br />Economists and respected think tanks are increasingly encouraging Canadian businesses to investigate international markets to succeed in the global economy and spur innovation. In fact, last week, The Toronto Star published a Canadian Press article declaring ‘Canadian small businesses need to turn their attention towards exports in order to thrive and keep contributing to the domestic economy, suggests a new study from CIBC.’<br /><br />While many SMEs have an innovative product, idea or patent with export potential in world markets, they may face formidable challenges related to financing, management, marketing and/or technology. The Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity reports that 83% of small Canadian enterprises do not even have a basic sales and marketing plan, not to mention the more complex market and competitive intelligence required to compete successfully in the global marketplace.<br /><br />As an entrepreneur, are you capitalizing on resources available locally and on the internet to maximize the ability of your business to compete in the global economy?<br /><br />There are many support systems from Ontario Government, the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), and the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). FITT’s mission is ‘To develop and provide quality programs and professional certification in international trade designed to prepare individuals and businesses to compete successfully in world markets.’<br /><br />The Going Global workshop – An Introduction to International Trade will help you further develop your business strategy and plan to enhance the competitiveness of your firm in the global marketplace.<br /><br />For those interested to learn more, we will provide additional numerous sources of country information, templates to help develop your business model and write executive summaries and business plans.<br /><br />Subject to the feedback from attendees, there may be opportunities to participate in other FITT Going Global workshops on more specific topics including:<br /><br /></p><ul><li>International Market Research</li><li>International Marketing</li><li>International Trade Finance</li><li>The Cultural Aspects of International Trade and more</li></ul><p><br />Finally there may be opportunities for firms interested in exploring international competition and/or opportunities to collaborate with international students living in the London area and looking to develop their business skills with real businesses.<br /><br />Our regional economy can benefit by supporting innovation and economic growth at the SME level.&nbsp; Collaborative partnerships with complementary organizations and individuals interested in international trade can help individual SMEs. Over time, these partnerships can help to revitalize our economic landscape by building strong connections to world markets with the business know-how to capitalize on global opportunities.<br /><br /><strong>Sample SME testimonial</strong><em><br />“The market and competitive intelligence supplied...has contributed to our new strategic plan and our ambitious growth targets in Europe and international markets. The identification of rapidly changing distribution channels in Europe and the emergence of attractive pan-European customer opportunities was important and timely. The detailed research helped us refine and focus our marketing efforts and provided real value for our business.”</em><br /><br />*Adapted from two presentations by the author. Innovating Locally to Win Globally: A Model for Partnering SMEs and the Education Sector to Internationalize Canada’s Regional Economies at the Canadian Bureau for International Education, (CBIE) November 2009 and Collaborating Locally to Win Globally in Ottawa in June, 2010.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/going-global-introduction-international-trade-0" target="_blank">Click here to register for this upcoming TechAlliance event. </a></p> 698 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:42:05 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-welcomes-gary-will <p>We are proud to announce the addition of Gary Will to the TechAlliance team. Gary will take the role of Vice President, Business Services where he will work with new and emerging tech companies in London and area.<br /><br />Gary comes to us from from Waterloo where he most recently was Founding Executive Director of Venture Services at Communitech. For 14 years, he also published Waterloo Tech Digest, a monthly newsletter covering Waterloo tech businesses which had 5,000 subscribers.<br /><br />"Gary brings a wealth of experience and a network that is second to none," says TechAlliance President and CEO Marilyn Sinclair. "We are very excited to have him join the team and are proud to be bringing him to London."<br /><br />"The TechAlliance team is a strong mix of people who have been part of the London tech scene for years and some fresh faces who are eager to take things to the next level," explains Will. "I knew that TechAlliance had won the confidence of the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation and that MaRS in Toronto was also a big TechAlliance supporter; that's what brought me out here for a visit and there seemed to be a great fit. It all happened very quickly."<br /><br />Looking towards the future of TechAlliance Will noted "I got to see, and participate in, the growth of Waterloo's tech community over the last 14 years and there are exciting days ahead here in London."</p><p>UPDATE: The Waterloo Record recently ran a story about Gary's departure from the Waterloo community. <a href="http://news.therecord.com/Business/article/796313" target="_blank">Check it out here.</a></p> 696 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:22:27 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/finance-p2p-8 <p>This month's topic presented by: RBC International Trade Services &nbsp;</p><p>In the arena of finance, the rules are constantly changing, requiring today's financial managers to explore the latest ideas and concepts, gain new perspectives on traditional business practices, and obtain hands-on experience with the most current tools to help their organizations gain an advantage. </p> 679 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:41:10 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/voicescom-and-big-blue-bubble-finalists-years-cnma <p>Toronto, ON (Oct 12, 2010) – The Canadian New Media Awards (CNMAs) is proud to present the final 2010 nominees. The CNMAs are the country’s only nationwide competition that celebrates the accomplishments of Canada’s most successful digital media companies. Now in its 10th year, the Canadian New Media Awards are a part of nextMEDIA Toronto, Canada’s leading forum for the convergence of all forms of digital media, taking place November 29 to 30, 2010 at the Design Exchange in Toronto. The CNMA gala ceremony will be held December 1, 2010 on the Trading Floor of the Design Exchange.</p><p>“We received more entries than any other year from almost every province in Canada, and we’re thrilled to be recognizing such a diverse range of companies and individuals,” says Jory Groberman, Executive Director of nextMEDIA. “Every year the bar is raised with innovative creativity, entrepreneurship, and pioneering technology.”<br /><br /><strong>Best Web-Based Game</strong>: Innovative games playable in a web browser created by Canadian developers for any market or audience. Entries may include games with either single or multiplayer experiences.</p><ul><li>Experience the Haiti Earthquake, PTV Productions Inc.</li><li><strong>Home Sweet Home Online, <a href="http://bigbluebubble.com/" target="_blank">Big Blue Bubble</a></strong></li><li>One Ocean Interactive, Tactica Interactive</li><li>Woozworld, Woozworld Inc.</li></ul><p><strong>Digital Media Technology of the Year</strong>: Awarded to the piece of technology that will most radically change the media landscape. Technology can be software or hardware based. The technology must have been created by Canadian developers working in Canada at the time of its development and launch.</p><ul><li>dimeRocker, OverInteractive Media</li><li>HootSuite, HootSuite Media, Inc</li><li>Shiny Ads, Shiny Ads</li><li><strong>Voices.com, <a href="http://www.voices.com/" target="_blank">Voices.com</a></strong></li></ul><p>To see all 2010 CNMA nominees and learn to more about the Canadian New Media Awards <a href="http://www.nextmediaevents.com/cnma/press-releases.php" target="_blank">click here</a>. </p> 695 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:25:41 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ceridian-offers-live-webcast-hr-management <p><strong>Description </strong><br />You know how important it is that your kids have gone back to school to learn. Why not make the same investment in yourself?</p><p>Corporate-sponsored learning and talent management are ranked as two of the most effective employee-retention tools available.</p> 693 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:14:33 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/td-canada-trust-free-business-webinar-business-successful-franchising <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/TD%2520SBB%2520LOGO1_0.jpg" alt="TD Logo" width="333" height="81" /></strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>TD Canada Trust would like to invite you to a FREE online workshop!&nbsp; </strong>TD Canada Trust understands that small businesses need to stay informed to succeed in today's challenging economic climate. </p><p>Each webinar workshop is conveniently held online and thoroughly examines the topic in less than one hour. Practical advice &amp; strategies to better manage your business!</p> 694 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:25:41 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/funding-new-opportunities-life-sciences-supporting-canadas-life-sciences-agenda-troubled-times <p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/untitled_1.bmp" alt="Life Science Ontario Event " width="688" height="85" style="FLOAT: left" /></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 692 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:14:48 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p-5 <p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p><div class="field field-type-text field-field-event-type"></div> 608 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:07:59 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/stiller-centre-technology-commercialization-has-been-named-incubator-year <p><strong>LONDON, ON, Oct 5 /CNW/ - The Stiller Centre for Technology Commercialization</strong> has been named Incubator of the Year (Technology Category) at the Canadian Association of Business Incubation (CABI) Awards Luncheon in Toronto, ON.<br /><br />The Stiller Centre was designed to provide a start-up friendly environment for the launch and early development of technology and life sciences-based companies. It is a collaborative effort of community and regional partners including the Province of Ontario, City of London, The University of Western Ontario and its Research Park, and Lawson Health Research Institute.<br /><br />"We are delighted to have won this prestigious award," says Lee Smithson, Managing Director of The Stiller Centre. "The credit really lies with our strong team of personnel, who administer the unique programs that assist technology and life sciences start-up companies to bring their innovations to market. We are very proud of our economic development role we play with our partners in London".<br /><br />This award validates the emerging successes also of the Stiller Centre since its inception.&nbsp; The centre now houses 13 research and technology-based companies. It has provided an operating home for 70-120 knowledge economy jobs and helped tenant ventures secure more than $55 million in equity investment.<br /><br />"This recognition by the Canadian Association of Business Incubation is encouraging news for London, as we embrace innovative new ways to build our local and regional economy," says Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best. "CABI's national award to Stiller provides objective confirmation we're on the right track to ensure our city's future prosperity."<br /><br />CABI helps advance the business incubation industry and improve the success of small business incubators and their clients. Part of its mandate is to foster the interchange of ideas and educational experience, enhance management activities and career growth of incubator managers and others employed in the field, improve the business climate for the incubator industry and client firms and remove barriers to incubator and business growth. <br /><br />This award confirms the City of London and the Province of Ontario's strategic vision of constructing a state-of-the art facility that will benefit the community and region for decades to come.<br /><br />"The Stiller Centre plays a tremendous role in fostering knowledge and technology mobilization efforts that give rise to solutions for global issues, while creating jobs, new businesses and investments in the City of London," says Ted Hewitt, Western's Vice-President (Research &amp; International Relations). "This award recognizes a job well done, but also provides its member organizations with further motivation to ensure continued success."<br /><br />"This award substantiates the vision of our management committee and the support of our stakeholders, the City of London and Western's Research Park. We are truly honoured to receive this commendation," adds Smithson.</p><p><strong>For further information:</strong> <br />Lee Smithson<br />Managing Director<br />Phone: 519.858.5175<br /><a href="http://www.stillercentre.com">www.stillercentre.com</a></p> 688 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:51:53 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/mbcsolutions-postbooksaccounting-epr-seminar <p>Green IT Strategies Growing, Selling, Making More Money.<br />Join other business people from across the region as MBCSolutions demonstrates how to grow your business, sell more and make more money with PostBooks, Accounting/ERP</p> 684 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:52:05 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/go-eng-girl <p>GO ENG Girl! is an exciting event for young women in Grades 7 to 10 and their parents.&nbsp; On Saturday, October 16th all Faculties and Schools of Engineering in Ontario are presenting a GO ENG Girl! program which includes activities to showcase the wide range of undergraduate programs and careers that are available in engineering. . There will be opportunities to meet role models, to work on some "hands on" activities in small groups and to learn about student activities outside the classroom such as design projects and student organizations (e.g. 683 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:04:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/finance-p2p-3 <p>In the arena of finance, the rules are constantly changing, requiring today's financial managers to explore the latest ideas and concepts, gain new perspectives on traditional business practices, and obtain hands-on experience with the most current tools to help their organizations gain an advantage. </p> 602 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:52:39 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-10-ultimate-business-boot-camp <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09_E10_Logo_forWeb.gif" alt="E1.0 graphic" width="250" height="96" style="float: right; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" /> Presented by <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/business-suite-services" target="_blank">TechAlliance Venture Services</a> and the <a href="http://www.iveyentrepreneur.ca/" target="_blank">Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship</a> at The Richard Ivey School of Business, E1.0 helps participants understand the key issues surrounding planning for the success of a start-up or early-stage knowledge-based business.</p> 555 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:55:27 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/internetwork-london-1 <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Sep_10.jpg" alt="internetwork london " width="650" height="120" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong>Featured speaker on October 5th:</strong><br />David Ciccarelli, CEO, Voices.com</p> 675 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:04:00 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p-4 <p><strong>Topic: Social Media Case Study </strong></p><p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p> 607 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:02:11 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-ii-9 <p>Join us this month when David Canton of <a href="http://www.harrisonpensa.com/" target="_blank">Harrison Pensa</a>&nbsp;will dicuss the various kinds of intellectual property rights. Discussion will&nbsp;include&nbsp;confidentiality, copyright, moral rights, trade-marks, trade secrets and patents.</p><p>Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.</p> 672 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:08:36 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ontario-regional-advanced-materials-manufacturing-showcase <p>&nbsp;</p> 651 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:48:53 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/business-seminar-using-market-intelligence-your-strategic-weapon <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/10_LondonBiotechWeek_LOGO_Finalweb2_0.jpg" alt="London Biotech week" title="London Biotech week" width="500" height="178" /></p> 626 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:44:08 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/bridges-better-business-2010-entrepreneurs-conference <p>An interactive approach to addressing the various issues and challenges business owners experience.</p><p>Hosted annually by the Small Business Centre, this unique forum brings together businesses in various stages of development for an open exchange of ideas, advice, and feedback through the guidance of facilitators and mentors.&nbsp; </p> 671 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:40:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/preparing-pandemic-technology-prevent-mass-casualties <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>JSTtech News Release:</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>LONDON, ON</strong> – Canada could see its medical system overwhelmed during a viral pandemic, terrorist attack, or natural calamity…or we could save countless lives here and around the world with the development of a cost‐effective portable ventilator stockpiled before disaster strikes.<br />A London medical technology inventor believes he has developed a key component that would allow the device to be manufactured inexpensively.<br />Moreover, such a device could be used by non‐medical personnel should hospitals be faced with an extreme emergency resulting in drastically more patients than they can handle.<br />John Strupat of J. Strupat Technologies Ltd. (JST) says a Mass Casualty Ventilator could be manufactured locally and ultimately serve a global market. He is currently seeking funding for a prototype that would be presented for evaluation to governments and health agencies across Canada and around the world.<br />“Many governments fear that sooner or later a natural or man‐made disaster will strike that would overwhelm existing medical facilities and current human and other resources,” he says.<br />“In recent years we’ve had brushes with global pandemics such as SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) which spread from China to more than 35 countries in just a few weeks, killing hundreds of people. H1N1 influenza turned out not to be as deadly as feared, but did send thousands of Canadians in a desperate search for a vaccination.”<br />Strupat notes that an inexpensive portable ventilator that can be operated in adverse conditions by people with little or no training has been identified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services<br />as a key defensive weapon to any threat to large numbers of its population.<br />“It wasn’t that long ago when defibrillators could be found only in hospitals,” Strupat adds, “but eventually a portable version was deployed in ambulances. Today, automated external defibrillators that can be used by non‐medical people are routinely located in arenas, schools, restaurants, community centres, government offices, even shopping malls.”<br />The goal of JST is to develop innovative medical devices that can increase the survival rate of the greatest possible number of victims in extreme conditions when traditional medical responses are inadequate.<br />For further information on pandemic ventilator development or JST expertise in clinical, research and product development fields, please visit <a href="http://www.jsttech.com">www.jsttech.com</a>.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Note to medical and health editors</span>:<br />John Strupat is available for personal interviews or to provide background information about the need to prepare for a mass casualty event or further detail on the development and deployment of portable ventilators. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Please call</strong> 519‐857‐8504.<br /><strong>Contact:<br /></strong>J. Strupat Technologies<br />77 Elmwood Avenue East<br />London, ON Canada<br />N6C 1J4<br /><strong>519‐857‐8504</strong><br /><a href="mailto:john.strupat@sympatico.ca">john.strupat@sympatico.ca</a></p> 669 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:01:41 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/biolympics-0 <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/10_LondonBiotechWeek_LOGO_Finalweb2_0.jpg" alt="London Biotech week logo" title="London Biotech week logo" width="500" height="178" /></p> 628 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:56:36 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/london-regional-cancer-program-and-resim-launch-virtual-orientation-website <p><strong>LONDON, ON September 16, 2010 -- The London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC</strong>) has launched a first-in-class interactive resource designed to ease anxieties and educate patients and their families about cancer treatment at the London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP). </p><p>LHSC awarded Resolution Interactive Media (ResIM), a London-based digital marketing firm, the opportunity to help design and develop the virtual experience.&nbsp; Through the use of advanced full-frame video and way-finding guides, patients can easily navigate through the dynamic interface to find interactive maps and important documents, all the while experiencing their first visit to the LRCP through a unique first-person perspective. “It’s great to be given the opportunity to combine video, web, and interactive on a project that has the potential to help so many people” noted Jonathan Kochis, a partner at ResIM.</p><p>Gale Turnbull, Manager, Education, Supportive Care &amp; Palliative Care at LRCP explains “The goal of the virtual tour is to provide information by familiarizing patients with the services available at LRCP, explaining the physical layout of the building itself, and offering practical information about what to expect upon arrival at their first visit.”</p><p>The virtual experience is accessible online at <a href="http://lrcp.tours.lhsc.on.ca/#/BeforeYourVisit/vid1">http://lrcp.tours.lhsc.on.ca/#/BeforeYourVisit/vid1</a></p><p>For a detailed blog post and case study video from ResIM please visit <a href="http://www.res.im/lrcp">http://www.res.im/lrcp</a> </p><p><strong>About LHSC</strong><br />London Health Sciences Centre has been in the forefront of medicine in Canada for over 130 years and offers the broadest range of specialized clinical services in Ontario. Building on the traditions of its founding hospitals to provide compassionate care in an academic teaching setting, London Health Sciences Centre is home to South Street Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital and Children’s Hospital, two family medical centres, and Lawson Health Research Institute - a joint research initiative with St Joseph’s Health Care, London.&nbsp; As a leader in medical discovery and health research, London Health Sciences Centre has a history of over 30 international and national firsts and attracts top clinicians and researchers from around the world.&nbsp; As a regional referral centre, London Health Sciences Centre cares for the most medically complex patients including critically injured adults and children in Southwestern Ontario and beyond.&nbsp; The hospital’s 10,000 staff, physicians, students and volunteers provide care for more than one million patient visits a year. For more information visit <a href="http://www.lhsc.on.ca">www.lhsc.on.ca</a> </p><p><strong>About ResIM</strong><br />ResIM is a collective of thinkers, designers, and straight-up geeks who produce best-in-class web sites, web and mobile applications, and digital strategy for local, national, and international clients.&nbsp; ResIM has completed an award-winning virtual tour for Trent University (<a href="http://www.trentu.ca/takeatour">http://www.trentu.ca/takeatour</a>) and is currently producing another for Toronto’s Centennial College.</p><p>For more information on ResIM, please visit: <a href="http://www.res.im">http://www.res.im</a></p> 667 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:33:41 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-celebrates-london-biotech-week <p>September 16, 2010 - For Immediate Release<br /><br />From September 17-24, TechAlliance will be hosting London Biotech Week. This regional component of National Biotechnology Week is designed to showcase and introduce Canadians at large to the outstanding capacity that our country has for biotech research, discovery and development. In London, Biotech Week is a community-wide celebration of our life science and biotechnology community and is the only week dedicated to the world-class companies and institutions that call the city home. <br /><br />To help celebrate and educate the community about biotechnology, TechAlliance and a team of volunteers will be hosting numerous events including:<br /><br /></p><p><strong>Business Seminar: Using Market Intelligence as your Strategic Weapon</strong><br />Wed., September 22: 4:30p.m. - 6:00p.m. - The Convergence Centre, 999 Collip Circle<br />Join Usha Srinivasan as she explores market intelligence. Using it as your strategic weapon means knowing which key information sources to tap into and, more crucially, how to evaluate and use the market intelligence that you find to your company’s best advantage. </p><p><strong>BIOlympics</strong><br />Fri., September 24: 8:30a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Centennial Hall <br />This interactive event involves teams of grade 7 and 8 students competing in biotech-related challenges including genetic code translation, amoeba maze races and the Laparoscopic Surgical Training Challenge; an event where participants test their accuracy and speed using a laparoscopic surgical training device.&nbsp; Each team is paired with a business or community leader. This year, group leaders include Mayor Anne-Marie DeCicco-Best, MPPs Chris Bentley, Khalil Ramal, Deb Matthews, and London Controller Gina Barber.</p><p><strong>Community Celebration &amp; BBQ </strong><br />Fri., September 24: 12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. -&nbsp; Centennial Hall<br />This event follows our annual BIOlympics and commemorates London Biotech Week and our region’s capacity for biotech discovery. The BBQ brings together community members from across the city including business, research, civic, and educational leaders for a celebration of innovation!</p><p><br />“London is rich with biotechnology businesses, entrepreneurs and leaders and London Biotech week is a great way to celebrate these champions and to promote London as a leader in the sector,” notes Marilyn Sinclair, President and CEO of TechAlliance. “The various events that we host appeal to our whole community. From students in public school participating in the BIOlympics to business leaders participating in the Business Seminar, there truly is something for everyone.”<br /><br />For further information about London Biotech week please visit - <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/london-biotech-week" target="_self">www.techalliance.ca/london-biotech-week</a><br /><br />Media Contact: Matt Quin, Director – Communications and Marketing, 519-858-5082, <a href="mailto:www.techalliance.ca/london-biotech-week">matt.quin@techalliance.ca</a></p> 666 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:49:08 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/only-2-days-left-enter-canadian-new-media-awards <p>The CNMAs are Canada's leading digital media awards, honouring excellence in online and mobile content. To be considered for this year's CNMAs, choose the category which best applies to the achievements that you would like to highlight for this year's awards.</p><ul><li>You have created something incredible – get the recognition and respect you deserve. A CNMA nomination is our way of making sure that your clients and competition know that you’re the best at what you do! </li><li>Spend some time with the who’s who of digital media – and take some time to show off what you’ve done! Gain access to the CNMA awards ceremony and all the festivities before and after. Meet potential partners and clients, and let them see what you can do!</li><li>You know your work is good, and we know it too! The CNMAs add to your credentials and give you a boost that professionals in any industry will be impressed with! </li><li>Any publicity is good publicity – especially when it’s GREAT publicity! A CNMA nomination is a newsworthy event and a catalyst for publicity and new business.</li><li>Get an opinion that matters! Your work will be seen by industry professionals, sponsors and judges.</li></ul><p>To learn more or apply for&nbsp;this exciting oppoutunity visit <a href="http://ht.ly/2E9wE" target="_blank">http://ht.ly/2E9wE</a> .</p><p>or </p><p>Contact: Tiffany Rushton | Program Producer - Awards<br />Email: <a href="mailto:trushton@achillesmedia.com">trushton@achillesmedia.com</a></p><p class="smallheadline">Contest closes September 17th, 2010.</p><p class="smallheadline">&nbsp;</p> 665 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:13:27 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/reflections-entrepreneur-10-educating-entrepreneurs <p>Three weeks from now, on October 5th, TechAlliance Venture Services, in partnership with the Pierre L. Morrisette Institute for Entrepreneurship at The Richard Ivey School of Business will be launching its fifth installment of Entrepreneur 1.0: The Ultimate Business Bootcamp (see <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-10-ultimate-business-boot-camp" target="_blank">this </a>and <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/so-you-want-be-entrepreneur-check-out-entrepreneur-10" target="_blank">this </a>for more info).&nbsp;&nbsp; In this post, I wanted to discuss one of the key take-aways from my entrepreneurial education and why I believe courses like this have a lot of potential value to offer. </p><p>Having graduated from both the Certificate in Entrepreneurship Program at Ivey and the Entrepreneur 1.0 course offered by TechAlliance, I’ve had my fair share of entrepreneurial training.&nbsp; The most important insight that I’ve taken from these educational opportunities focused on entrepreneurship is this:</p><h3>Entrepreneurship can be taught in a classroom</h3><p>It’s sometimes argued that entrepreneurship cannot be taught in a classroom.&nbsp; The idea behind this myth is that most successful entrepreneurs fit some ideal personality type and therefore, trying to teach entrepreneurship is a fool’s errand.&nbsp; Another flavour of this myth is that specialized knowledge is the key ingredient of a successful start-up, and so, teaching a general business skill such as entrepreneurship is a waste of time.&nbsp;&nbsp; Yet another rendition of this myth is that “it’s just theory...real entrepreneurs learn by doing.”</p><p>Of course, we respectfully disagree.&nbsp; While it is true that there are certain talents shared by many successful entrepreneurs, this does not mean that possession of these talents will automatically translate into success.&nbsp; As <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLN2k0b3g70" target="_blank">Will Smith</a> reminds us - “Talent you have naturally. Skill is only developed by hours and hours and hours of beating on your craft.”&nbsp; Entrepreneur 1.0 is a great way to help entrepreneurs in Southwestern Ontario begin doing just that.&nbsp; <br />Although the course requires an investment of approx. 25 hours (spread over 10 weeks), the reward in terms of the quality of the content &amp; lecturers goes far beyond this minor upfront cost.&nbsp; Learning the do’s &amp; don’ts of entrepreneurship prior to making any bold moves can be some of the best time &amp; money ever spent.&nbsp; </p><p>Lastly, it seems only obvious that educators will be biased towards the importance of theory while entrepreneurs will be biased towards the importance of action &amp; making decisions.&nbsp; I’d argue that both are correct, but only partially.&nbsp; A comprehensive perspective which merges theory &amp; action is the key.&nbsp; As Sun Tzu said in The Art of War – <strong>“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.”</strong><br />Although taking Entrepreneur 1.0 won’t guarantee that you will become a successful entrepreneur, it will certainly provide you with the theoretical &amp; practical foundation to give you the confidence to make sound business decisions.&nbsp; We hope you’ll consider enrolling!</p><p>To register or for more information about E1.0, <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-10-ultimate-business-boot-camp" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> 664 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:04:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-0 <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>London, Ontario (September 14, 2010): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT) </strong>announced today that the Company was selected by the Consulate General of Canada and BIOTECanada to attend a life sciences partnering mission in Boston, MA.&nbsp; This initiative is being held in conjunction with the BioPharm America conference taking place September 15-17, 2010. &nbsp;<br /><br />COTI is one of ten Canadian companies that will participate in this partnering mission and has arranged a number of one-on-one meetings with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and investment organizations in the Boston area.&nbsp; COTI will be represented by Dr. Wayne Danter, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Mr. Michael Barr, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing.&nbsp; As part of the partnering mission they will attend an invitation only dinner along with executives from several pharmaceutical companies.<br /><br />The objective of these meetings is to present detailed scientific information on COTI‐2 and to discuss licensing opportunities, as COTI‐2 continues its development towards a Phase 1 clinical trial in 2011.<br /><br />Some of the recent and more important COTI-2 scientific developments being presented include:</p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Evidence from protein expression and silencing RNA experiments confirming mechanism of action</li></ul><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Completion of a final intravenous formulation</li></ul><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Completion of a sensitive detection method in animal plasma</li></ul><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Progress in the development of a final oral formulation with improved bioavailability</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">“We are delighted to participate in the Canadian life sciences partnering mission to Boston and to be given the opportunity to share with a targeted audience the continued progress of our lead candidate, COTI-2”, said Dr. Wayne Danter, CEO of COTI.&nbsp; “This new data will stimulate further discussions as we continue to evaluate our options pertaining to a licensing deal for COTI-2.” &nbsp;<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Notice to Readers</strong></span><br />Information contained in this press release may contain certain statements which constitute “forward- looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act (Ontario) and applicable securities laws.&nbsp; For example, the statement “continue to evaluate our options pertaining to a licensing deal for COTI-2” is a forward-looking statement.&nbsp; Forward‐looking statements, by their nature, are not guarantees of future performance and are based upon management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions.&nbsp; COTI operates in a highly competitive environment that involves significant risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward‐looking statements.&nbsp; Management of COTI considers the assumptions on which these forward‐looking statements are based to be reasonable, but as a result of the many risk factors, cautions the reader that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.&nbsp; Information in this press release should be considered accurate only as of the date of the release and may be superseded by more recent information disclosed in later press releases, filings with the securities regulatory authorities or otherwise.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About COTI-2</strong></span><br />COTI‐2 is a novel small molecule that acts by inhibition of Akt/PKB (Protein kinase B) phosphorylation that leads to caspase‐9 activation in cancer cells resulting in apoptosis or programmed cell death.&nbsp; COTI-2 has demonstrated greater selectivity, improved safety profile and pharmacokinetics in comparison&nbsp; to other Akt inhibitors.&nbsp; COTI‐ 2 is easily synthesized and has good in vitro and in vivo efficacy against multiple cancers including small cell lung, non‐small cell lung, colon, brain, ovarian, endometrial, triple negative breast and pancreatic.&nbsp; COTI‐2 test results show it to be highly effective as a single agent therapy and as a combination therapy in a number of animal models of human cancers.&nbsp; COTI‐2 differs from other cancer treatments in that other treatments involve the killing of healthy growing and dividing cells in the body resulting in significant toxic side effects while COTI‐2 appears to target and destroy cancer cells only and has demonstrated low toxicity in normal human cells compared to human cancer cells.&nbsp; The combined scientific evidence indicates that COTI‐2 is an ideal agent for combination therapy with current standard agents for a number of cancers.&nbsp; COTI is currently evaluating partners to share in the risk/reward of development via a licensing agreement for COTI‐2. To request a non‐confidential data package or discuss a partnership concerning COTI‐2 please contact Michael Barr, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at <a href="mailto:mbarr@criticaloutcome.com" target="_blank">mbarr@criticaloutcome.com</a>.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br />About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) &nbsp;</strong></span><br />COTI is formed around a unique computational platform technology called CHEMSAS®, which allows for accelerated identification and optimization of targeted small molecules potentially effective in the treatment of human diseases for which current therapy is either lacking or ineffective.&nbsp; COTI is focused on preparing its lead anti‐cancer compound, COTI‐2, for an Investigational New Drug filing in the USA in 2011.&nbsp; In addition to COTI‐2, the company has a significant preclinical pipeline targeting large market opportunities such as: adult acute leukemia and other cancers, multiple sclerosis, HIV integrase, and Alzheimer’s disease. <br /><br />For further information, please visit the website at <a href="http://www.criticaloutcome.com" target="_blank">www.criticaloutcome.com</a><br />or contact:<br /><strong>Michael Barr</strong><br />Vice President of Business Development and Marketing<br />519-858-5157 <br /><br /><em>Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.<br /></em></p> 660 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:27:25 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/london-biotech-week-1 <p>During the week of September 17-24, TechAlliance will once again act as the proud host of the regional component of National Biotechnology week - a week designed to showcase and introduce Canadians at large to the outstanding capacity that our country has for biotech research, discovery and development. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Biotech" href="http://www.techalliance.ca/london-biotech-week" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/10_LondonBiotechWeek_LOGO_Finalweb2_0.jpg" alt="BioTech Week" title="BioTech Week" width="500" height="178" /></a></p> 590 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 13 Sep 2010 08:58:23 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/guest-blog-how-market-intelligence-can-be-crucial-success-your-company <p>It is a pleasure to work with entrepreneurs on a daily basis their enthusiasm and dedication to their innovation is infectious. However, often due to their focused approach forget to ask some basic questions like:<br /><br /></p><ol><li>WHO am I competing with ? Is my technology truly competitive ? Who else is out there that I should be aware off ? </li><li>WHAT is the size of my market ? What is my potential market and what can I achieve today ?</li><li>WHERE am I going to sell ? Is my technology/product more suitable for another geography ?</li><li>HOW am I going to sell ? What should my pricing strategy be ? What are others charging for a similar solution ? </li><li>WHICH industry/vertical am I going to sell into ? Are there other verticals I have not considered ?</li></ol><p>In this Internet and social network age we live in, information is in abundance and it can be hard to sieve through the facts. Targeted ongoing intelligence leveraging information from public resources, paid proprietary databases, industry newsletters, events, technology blogs, analysts etc are the window into the heart and pulse of the space. Understanding ones market and industry is crucial and can make or break ones business.<br />-----</p><p>Want to learn more about Market Intelligence? Be sure to attend the Biotech London 2010 Business Seminar: <em>Using Market Intelligence as your Strategic Weapon</em> on September 22. <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/business-seminar-using-market-intelligence-your-strategic-weapon" target="_blank">For more information or to register click here.</a></p><p><strong>About Usha Srinivasan - Director of Market Intelligence, Market Readiness Program, MaRS</strong><br />Usha Srinivasan and her team of industry specific information specialists provide quality and timely market intelligence to entrepreneurs in Ontario through the Market Readiness Program at MaRS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p>Prior to joining MaRS, she worked at Frost &amp; Sullivan, a leading global market research and consulting company where she published key research papers, consulted for companies of varying sizes and managed a group of analysts to provide quality research.&nbsp; She has a technical and industry background in water and the environment and building technologies space having worked with global clients such as GE, Siemens, Veolia, American water, IBM, Honeywell and Brita.&nbsp; She holds a BSc in Microbiology from University of Bristol and a PhD in Environmental Sciences from University of Alberta in Dundee, Scotland.</p> 658 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:31:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/golden-horseshoe-biosciences-network-innovation-cafe <p>Innovation starts with an idea. It is an idea to develop something different, more efficient, dynamic, and new. However, ideas are only that until someone drives it forward into something real. This in turn is the calling of The Entrepreneur.</p><p>Our Innovation Café will be featuring two entrepreneurs who have driven forth innovation in the field of high-tech products in the medical and diagnostic sectors.</p> 657 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:46:36 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/golden-horseshoe-biosciences-network-welcomes-dr-yousef-haj-ahmad-founder-president-and-ceo-norgen-b <p>Join us as we welcome Dr. Yousef Haj-Ahmad, Founder, President and CEO, of Norgen Biotek Corp. Norgen Biotek not only develops, but also manufactures its biosciences related devices that are stimulating the medical sector. With prestigious awards and earning such as the "Canada's Top Ten Life Sciences Companies," along with the "Canada's Innovative Leaders Award", Norgen Biotek is sure to enhance and fuel the medical industry.<br /> 656 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:03:46 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/big-blue-bubble-brings-home-hardware-winning-mobile-entertainment-year-award <p>Congratulations to TechAlliance member Big Blue Bubble</p><p>At this year's Mobile Content Awards in Seoul, Korea, Big Blue Bubble's iPhone/iPad application, <em>Thumpies </em>won the award for Mobile Entertainment of the Year. <br />Facing some stiff competition that included more than 110 companies from 15 countries, <em>Thumpies </em>emerged victorious! Congratulations! </p><p><a href="http://bigbluebubble.com/" target="_blank">Check out Big Blue Bubble website.</a></p> 655 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:08:23 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/our-economy-%E2%80%93-2007-%E2%80%93-2010-city-london-progress-report <p>Congratulations to the <a href="http://london.ca/" target="_blank">City of London</a> in partnership with the <a href="http://www.ledc.com/" target="_blank">London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)</a> on the release of the 2007-2010 Progress Report that provides an overview and charts a course for the future of our London economy.<br /><br />The London community is bustling with exciting, forward-thinking initiatives and we are delighted to have been a part of a few noted in the Progress Report. Projects like the Digital Media Centre of Excellence and the City-Wide Medical Device Strategy are only a couple of examples of the robust initiatives that build business, bring organizations together and feed our economy. <br /><br />TechAlliance is proud to be a part of the ‘next economy’ and are confident that our strong industry commitment and our <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/directory" target="_blank">169 members</a> can continue to be a driving force that keeps London’s economy growing in size and strength. Our partners and members are exactly the type of entrepreneurs and leaders that will fuel our London economy. <br /><br />Yesterday, the London community, with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, opened the new Airpost Cargo Facility at London's International Airport; a facility that our whole community can be proud of and an example of the forward progress that London is achieving. We eagerly anticipate London’s bright future and look forward to playing a part in its continued success.<br /><br />If you would like to check out the 2007-2010 Progress Report, please visit the City of London’s website by <a href="http://london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Newsroom/economic_report.htm" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</p> 654 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:17:38 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/international-and-engaged-fitt-social-hosted-partnership-strategic-partners-scotiabank-and-export-de <p>&nbsp;</p> 641 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:15 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/community-celebration-bbq <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/10_LondonBiotechWeek_LOGO_Finalweb2_0.jpg" alt="London Biotech week logo" title="London Biotech week logo" width="500" height="178" /></p><p><br />This event follows our annual BIOlympics and commemorates London Biotech Week and our region’s capacity for biotech discovery. The BBQ brings together community members from across the city including business, research, civic, and educational leaders for a celebration of innovation! <br />&nbsp; <br /></p> 629 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:14:38 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/dovetail-canadas-premier-personal-document-and-information-manager-needs-your-help <p><span class="bold">Please help find a New Owner for TechAllinace member Dovetail.</span><br /><br />"We started this business eight years old with a vision that our product would be the go to solution for anyone wanting a better way to organize their information for estate and financial planning purposes. Our research showed that individuals and professionals were looking for an easy way to track, store and access information quickly with a secure portable method. The digital shoebox concept is what has resonated best with accountants, financial advisors, insurance agents and lawyers."<br />What is the business opportunity?&nbsp; <a href="http://echidna.createsend.com/t/ViewEmailArchive/y/3C0E0B64C2BDB95E/C67FD2F38AC4859C" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read more. </p> 650 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:25:24 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-ii-8 <p>Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.</p><p>Who should attend: Entrepreneurs in the technology sector and individuals who are primarily tasked with facilitating and fostering start-up businesses within organizations.</p> 649 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:05:46 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/how-life-science-job-market-has-changed-what-do-about-it-and-launch-national-biotech-week-ontario <h3>Event Details</h3><p>The Ontario Genomics Institute, Life Sciences Ontario and MaRS Discovery District in conjunction with TBI’s monthly breakfast series invite you to Ontario’s Breakfast at National Biotech Week.<br /><br />From Genomics To Jobs: A Look at the Ontario Bioeconomy in the 2nd Decade of the Millenium. Join OGI, LSO and MaRS for the launch of National Biotechnology Week and learn about Genomics, Biotechnology and Jobs in the Ontario Life Science Sector. Featuring experts in the field of genomics, human resources and research commercialization.</p> 648 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:07:11 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ilookabout-corp-announces-second-quarter-results <p>August 27, 2010 <br />&nbsp;<br />LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 27, 2010) - iLOOKABOUT Corp. (TSX VENTURE:ILA) ("iLOOKABOUT" or the "Company") today announced its second quarter results. The Company reported revenue growth of 27% from $551,339 to $699,684 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to the same period of the prior year, and year-to-date revenue growth of 43% from $982,401 to $1,403,198 for the comparative six month periods ended June 30 of 2009 and 2010. <br /><br />The net loss increased 32% from $573,089 to $758,681 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 relative to the same three month period in 2009. Results for the comparative six month periods ended June 30 of 2009 and 2010 showed a 6% decrease in the net loss from $1,087,583 to $1,024,197. In the first quarter of 2010, operating expenses increased a marginal 2% compared to the first quarter of the prior year. Operating expenses in the second quarter increased 31% during 2010 compared to the same period in 2009, attributable to increased data capture activities over 2009. The increase for the comparative period primarily relates to activities to support new and existing licensing agreements. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company entered into new licensing agreements to yield approximately $450,000 of related revenue over the varying terms of these agreements. Although related data capture efforts had begun in the first two quarters, in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company will not be able to begin recognizing revenue from these agreements until service delivery commences, following data capture and processing. The associated data capture and processing activities and commencement of service delivery for these agreements is expected to occur late in the third quarter of 2010. <br /><br />Effective this period, the Company has determined that it will no longer report its revenue backlog. Revenue backlog is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as the estimated revenue attributable to the uncompleted portion of signed license agreements for which future collection is probable, selling price is fixed and determinable, and there is no reason to believe that the Company will be unable to deliver the contracted service. Revenue backlog did not include any revenue expected to arise from license agreements where the customer had no commitment to draw upon services from the Company; therefore, this calculation only included revenue from licensing agreements that were based on fixed monthly fees and excluded transactional-based fees where the customer is charged on a per use basis. Given the expanded use of transactional-based licensing agreements by the Company, revenue backlog is no longer a relevant metric upon which to measure iLOOKABOUT's future financial resources. <br /><br /></p><h3>About iLOOKABOUT</h3><p>iLOOKABOUT is a visual data intelligence company serving commercial enterprise in the real estate, insurance, municipal, utility, assessment and appraisal sectors in North America and Europe. iLOOKABOUT is a pioneer in visual data intelligence with its StreetScape and Virtual Tour products. StreetScape is a visual data intelligence product for the geo-spatial market, providing panoramic, comprehensive, street level perspective visual data, geo-coded with latitude and longitude coordinates for accuracy and supported by patented software processes and proprietary security and storage systems. Headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, iLOOKABOUT's shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ILA.<br /><br /><br />Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. <br /><br /></p><h2>CONTACT INFORMATION:</h2><p>iLOOKABOUT Corp.<br />Robin Dyson<br />CFO and Corporate Secretary<br />519.931.6235<br /><a href="mailto:obin.dyson@ilookabout.com">robin.dyson@ilookabout.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.ilookabout.com" target="_blank">www.ilookabout.com</a><br />&nbsp;<br />INDUSTRY: Aerospace and Defense - Electronics and Communications, Computers and Software - Software, Government - Local, Real Estate and Construction - Commercial Real Estate, Transportation and Logistics - Air Freight <br />&nbsp;<br /></p> 647 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:57:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/london-public-library-offers-free-small-business-seminar <p>Wondering if you have what it takes to run a small business? Is financing your startup a challenge? Does your company need a marketing boost? Are legal issues on your business horizon? Register starting Sept. 27 online, at any branch or by calling (519) 661-4600 for one or more mini-workshops with some of London's leading small business experts. A Small Business Week special event. Free! </p><p><a href="http://catalogue.londonpubliclibrary.ca/search~20/P?SEARCH=small+biz&amp;submit=Search&amp;g=&amp;SORT=AX&amp;searchscope=20" target="_blank">Click here </a>for full details.</p> 645 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:12:52 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/college-boreals-offers-french-second-language-program <p><span class="bold">College Boreal’s French as a Second Language Program is the key to a world of opportunities.</span></p><ul><li>Career Advancement</li><li>Academic Achievement</li><li>Professional Development&nbsp;</li><li>Pathway to international careers</li><li>Assist your children with their French</li><li>Cultural growth</li></ul><p><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/FSL%20Flyer%20College%20Boreal%20Sept%20%202010%20_2_.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more deatils </p> 646 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:18:24 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-ii-7 <p>Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.</p><p>Who should attend: Entrepreneurs in the technology sector and individuals who are primarily tasked with facilitating and fostering start-up businesses within organizations.<br /><strong></strong></p> 617 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:07:48 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/secondary-school-biotechnology-awareness-campaign-0 <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/10_LondonBiotechWeek_LOGO_Finalweb2_0.jpg" alt="London Biotech week logo" title="London Biotech week logo" width="500" height="178" /></p> 627 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:48:25 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-member-scisense-announces-technological-advancement-now-available-cardiovascular-assess <p>London, Canada - August 1, 2010 -- The new Gold Standard technology from Scisense known as 'Admittance' is now available for use in larger hearts. Previously only available for use with rodents, Scisense is pleased to announce the same benefits now exist for cardiovascular function assessment in all sizes of hearts.</p><p><a href="http://www.scisense.com/news-and-events/press_release_large_animal.html" target="_blank">Check out the press release here.</a></p> 644 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:29:55 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/so-you-want-be-entrepreneur-check-out-entrepreneur-10 <p>So you want to be an entrepreneur? I happen to know of a place where you can do just that. Entering its 5th year, I have witnessed Entrepreneur 1.0: The Ultimate Business Bootcamp jump start a number of successful local businesses. Not only has the course assisted those starting their own businesses but it has also proven to be a helpful tool for many of our partner organizations working to support local entrepreneurs.&nbsp; <br /><br />Many recognizable names have walked through the doors of this course offered in partnership with the Pierre L. Morissette Institute for Entrepreneurship at the Richard Ivey School of Business. Perhaps you recognize a few? Voices.com, PointerWare (formerly SoftShell Computers), Knighthunter.com, ANTIC Entertainment or CTAR Corp. All of these companies are “graduates” of the Entrepreneur 1.0 program and have all seen much success in recent years. Though it would be nice to take credit for their accomplishments…we know this is all their own doing, we simply assisted them in choosing the right tools and building their networks to help their businesses continue in the already positive direction they were headed. We hope to continue this trend for many more years to come. <br /><br />So if you’re thinking of getting in tune with your inner entrepreneur then you don’t want to miss out on this year’s edition of E1.0; be there or be square! Did I mention we are offering special rates for post-secondary students and Emerging Leaders? </p><p><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-10-ultimate-business-boot-camp" target="_blank">For further information click here.</a></p> 642 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:39:10 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/your-chance-take-part-biennial-biotecanada-pwc-canadian-life-sciences-industry-forecast <p style="text-align: center;"><span class="smallheadline"><strong>BIOTECanada-PwC Canadian Life Sciences Industry Forecast</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left;">This is your chance to take part in the biennial BIOTECanada-PwC Canadian Life Sciences Industry Forecast.&nbsp; This report has become an important measure of the industry and its business projections. It provides a unique perspective on current issues, forecasted trends and implications for the biosciences industry in Canada, drawing upon survey responses from Canadian biosciences executives and stakeholders. We are asking you for fifteen minutes of your time. Your input is critical to the success of our industry, as well as setting and shaping the national agenda for our industry for years to come.<br />&nbsp;<br />The only forecast of its kind in Canada, the Canadian Life Sciences Industry Forecast provides leaders in government and the public sector with invaluable insight on the industry's future needs - insights that will drive policy-making to help with capital formation and the operating environment for the next two years. A unique tool for business executives, the Forecast will give you the analysis and business intelligence to help situate your success in the context of the Canadian biosciences sector. <br /><br />The 2009 survey attracted significant interest from trade and business media, with coverage by CanWest Global in the National Post, Montreal Gazette, St-John's Telegraph, Calgary Herald and major biotech trade publications.<br />&nbsp;<br />Please be assured that your individual responses are completely confidential.&nbsp; All information provided will be kept strictly confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party. Only aggregated data will be reported. <br /><br />The on-line survey is available now. We ask that you join your peers and participate in this important senior executive survey. </p><p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://surveycenter.pwc.com/se.ashx?s=1A731204043917C3" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/members/PWC_2011but_fre_0.JPG" alt="PWC Survey" width="248" height="178" style="float: left;" /></a><a href="https://surveycenter.pwc.com/se.ashx?s=1A731204043917C3" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/members/PWC_2011button_1.JPG" alt="PWC Survey" width="248" height="178" style="float: right;" /></a></p> 639 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:38:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/canadians-portrayed-avid-technology-users-wary-mobile-banking-and-commerce <p style="text-align: center;"><strong class="smallheadline">Canadians Portrayed as Avid Technology Users, But Wary of Mobile Banking and Commerce<br />KPMG International Survey</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Security &amp; privacy remains an issue for nine out of 10 consumers</strong><br />(Toronto – August 18, 2010) – Despite major concerns over privacy and data security, people around the world are rapidly adopting the mobile internet as an easy and convenient method of carrying out everyday transactions, including banking and shopping, according to KPMG International’s survey<em> Consumers &amp; Convergence IV.</em><br /><br />Like our global counterparts, security and privacy appears to be an issue for Canadians when using a mobile device, with 63 percent and 58 percent ‘‘very concerned” about privacy and security, respectively. At the same time, global respondents are worried about security and privacy at 67 percent and 59 percent, respectively. However, Canadians indicate lower usage of mobile devices for purchasing and banking:</p><ul><li>Only 19 percent of Canadians feel comfortable using their mobile phone for financial transactions, compared to 34 percent of global respondents </li></ul><ul><li>8 percent of Canadians have made purchases using a mobile phone through a retailer’s site—double the amount from last year, but significantly less than global consumers at 28 percent</li></ul><ul><li>15 percent of Canadians have done banking through a mobile device, compared to 45 percent globally.</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;">“These consumer concerns over privacy and security are pivotal to the continued adoption of e-commerce and mobile commerce,” says Brendan Maher, National Industry Leader of KPMG’s Information, Communications &amp; Entertainment practice. “Companies that implement robust policies and safeguards and provide for full disclosure of these measures are likely to reap the rewards through enhanced customer attraction and retention.”<br /><br />The surge in mobile internet is being led by the world’s fastest developing economies. In China, 77 percent of respondents say they have used their mobiles for banking and 44 percent for retail transactions, while in India 38 percent are using them to shop and 43 percent for financial business.<br /><br />In the 5 years since KPMG International launched the <em>Consumers &amp; Convergence </em>survey, dramatic shifts have occurred in how consumers integrate internet and mobile technology into their daily lives. This spring, KPMG surveyed more than 5,000 consumers in 22 countries, including 300 in Canada, in order to continue to track the consumer landscape and future market implications.<br /><br /><em>Consumers and Convergence IV</em> also offers up some suggestions to the challenges faced by companies as they relate to converged technologies and consumer behaviours; it reveals that Canadians continue to seek free content and are relatively advertising adverse:</p><ul><li>85 percent of Canadians are not willing to pay for access to site content through their mobile phone and would look for the same or similar content elsewhere through a free site, compared to 76 percent in the US and 57 percent globally</li></ul><ul><li>In Canada, advertising in exchange for lower prices or free content/services is more willingly received on a PC than on a mobile phone, at 45 and 21 percent respectively; however, global respondents are more willing with 56 percent indicating they would receive it on their PC and 42 percent on their mobile phone. </li></ul><p style="text-align: left;">“These findings underscore an opportunity for carriers, content producers, and advertisers to work together. Companies in this sector are seeking new, profitable business models, which will help alleviate the loss in revenues from traditional models involving print advertising,” adds Maher. Collaboration between companies to deliver additional benefits to consumers in exchange for ads has already proven to be successful in several instances and ultimately proves rewarding for all stakeholders.”&nbsp; <br />&nbsp;<br />Other key findings include Canadian usage of cloud services, which, while ahead of global and US respondents, indicates a lack of awareness of its potential for business usage:</p><ul><li>72 percent of Canadian consumers use some sort of cloud computing services (e.g., Google Docs and Hotmail), as compared to just 51 percent of Americans and 66 percent of global respondents </li><li>48 percent of Canadians have downloaded media (e.g., music, movies, games), compared to 64 percent globally and 39 percent in the US</li><li>Storage in the cloud is largely for e-mail, photos, and contacts, with business usage at only 13 percent for Canada (24 percent globally and 8 percent in the US). </li></ul><p style="text-align: left;">“The low adoption rate of cloud computing services by consumers for business information likely indicates either a low confidence in cloud security and controls, or a degree of uncertainty as to how to integrate cloud computing into the enterprise platform,” adds Yvon Audette, National Leader of KPMG’s&nbsp; IT Advisory Services. “For consumers, once privacy concerns have been addressed, there are few technological barriers to adoption given the ease of use and access. Businesses, however, must also consider the technical challenges, such as systems integration, data retention, and disaster recovery capabilities. Business leaders need to clearly understand the requirements that are to be met by cloud services and build a plan for getting there; addressing consumer concerns over privacy and security is one part of this.”</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/consumers-and-convergence/Pages/Default.aspx" target="_blank"></a>For more information about the <em>Consumers &amp; Convergence IV</em> survey, please visit <a href="http://bit.ly/cU0OQX." target="_blank">http://bit.ly/cU0OQX.</a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter, join the conversation at:&nbsp; <a href="http://twitter.com/KPMG_Canada " target="_blank">http://twitter.com/KPMG_Canada&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;<br /></p> 638 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:44:40 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/scitax-offers-updated-version-guidance-document-introduction-rd-tax-credits-canada <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/2010-ScitaxLogo_CMYK.jpg" alt="Scitax R&amp;D Logo" width="282" height="113" style="vertical-align: top;" /></p><p>Scitax Advisory Partners LP, has just released an updated version of its guidance document “Introduction to R&amp;D Tax Credits in Canada”. The document provides a straight-forward, plain language, introduction to Canada’s SR&amp;ED tax credit system and features fully worked examples showing how SR&amp;ED benefits are calculated.&nbsp; The example calculations show how SR&amp;ED benefits dovetail with normal business deductions and how the benefits change for different sized corporations.</p><p>Scitax managing director David Hearn says “There’s a lot of information around on this topic, but most of it is aimed at accountants.&nbsp; What we’ve produced here is a document aimed at scientists, engineers and technology entrepreneurs who need to understand the concepts behind these tax credits so they can make more effective business plans.”</p><p><a href="https://www.scitax.com/pdf/Introduction.to.R&amp;D.Tax.Credits.in.Canada.SCITAX.Aug-2010.pdf" target="_blank">Download a free copy </a></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 637 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:17:00 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/what%E2%80%99s-going-not-just-great-marvin-gaye-song <p>Not only is “What’s going on?” a great Motown classic, but it is a request. I want to hear from you. Share your news, announcements and community events with us. If you hear of exciting news about the tech sector, be sure to pass it along. <br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Part of what makes TechAlliance great is the community it serves. We want to keep our members, partners and the greater London community informed on the latest news from the tech sector and from you. <br /><br />Send me an email anytime with your news. So, what’s going on?</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Connect with TechAlliance:</span></p> <ul><li><span>Twitter -<a href="https://twitter.com/techalliance" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/techalliance</a></span></li><li><span>Facebook - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/TechAlliance/133293601473" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/pages/TechAlliance/133293601473</a></span></li><li><span>or, send me an email anytime – <a href="mailto:matt.quin@techalliance.ca">matt.quin@techalliance.ca</a></span></li></ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> 635 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:46:39 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/congratulations-voicescom <p class="bigheadline" style="text-align: center;"><strong><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Voices.com%20Logo.jpg" alt="Voices.com logo" width="320" height="96" style="margin: 5px; vertical-align: baseline;" /></strong></p><p class="bigheadline" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Voices.com</strong> <strong>Wins Interactive Media Award</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong><a href="http://www.voices.com/" target="_blank">Voices.com</a> was honoured with a "Best in Class" Interactive Media Award (IMA) for professional services. </strong>"The Best in Class" award is the highest honour bestowed by the Interactive Media Awards, representing the very best in planning, execution and overall professionalism.<br /><a href="http://www.voices.com/" target="_blank">Voices.com</a> successfully passed through an intensive judging process. The IMA judges maintain the highest degree of fairness, accuracy and integrity; competently and effectively evaluate entries, delivering clear results.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.voices.com/" target="_blank">Voices.com</a> received top marks for graphic design, content, feature functionality, usability and Standards Compliance &amp; Cross-Browser Compatibility. A points-based system is used to judge each entry, with maximum score of five hundred points. Voices.com earned a total score of four hundred and eighty one; an achievement only a fraction of sites in the IMA competition earn each year.<br /><br />To learn more about The Interactive Media Awards, visit: <a href="http://www.interactivemediaawards.com/" target="_blank">www.interactivemediaawards.com</a>.<br /><br /><strong>To learn more about Voices.com, visit: <a href="http://www.voices.com/" target="_blank">www.voices.com</a> .<br /></strong><br /><strong>About Interactive Media Awards:</strong><br />The Interactive Media Awards recognize the highest standards of excellence in website design and development and honour individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievement. Created by the Interactive Media Council, Inc. (IMC), a non-profit organization of leading web designers, developers, programmers, advertisers and other web-related professionals, the competition is designed to elevate the standards of excellence on the Internet and offer winners a boost in marketing and exposure. IMC serves as the primary sponsor and governing body of the Interactive Media Awards™, establishes the judging system and provides the judges for the competition. <br /><br /><strong>About Voices:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.voices.com/" target="_blank">Voices.com</a> is the online marketplace where businesses connect with voice actors and voice over talents. Radio and television stations, advertising agencies, marketing executives, casting directors and voice talent agencies rely on Voices.com to easily search for and hire language service providers such as translators, narrators and professional voice over talents with the assistance of their award-winning web service. Organizations that have worked with Voices.com include NBC, ESPN, PBS, The History Channel, Reader's Digest, Comcast, Nortel Networks, Bell Canada, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, ING, Western Union, Ford, GM and thousands more.&nbsp; <br /><br /></p> 630 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:26:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-bids-fond-farewell-director-programs-member-relations-jodi-simpson <p>It is with a collective heavy heart that TechAlliance announces the departure of Jodi Simpson. Jodi has been an integral member of the team since 2006 acting as the Director of Programs &amp; Member Relations. She has been a leader in not only the organization but the London community.<br /> <br /> Jodi’s commitment to excellence and to the tech community has been a tremendous asset to the TechAlliance organization,” notes TechAlliance President and CEO Marilyn Sinclair. “Her boundless energy and spirit will certainly be missed.&nbsp; We wish her continued success as she joins one of our valued member companies, Harrison Pensa.”<br /> <br />&nbsp;We wish Jodi all the best as she ventures into her new opportunity at Harrison Pensa LLP. We look forward to seeing the impact that she will have in her new role and will continue to have in the community. Congratulations Jodi and thank you for your tremendous contributions to TechAlliance. </p><p><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/time-flies-when-you-are-having-fun-fond-farewell-jodi-simpson">Click here</a> to read Jodi's farwell blog post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> &nbsp;<p>&nbsp;</p> 625 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:08:16 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/time-flies-when-you-are-having-fun-fond-farewell-jodi-simpson <p>Over the course of my 4+ years at TechAlliance, I’ve had the opportunity to develop relationships with so many amazing and inspiring people in London’s tech and business community.&nbsp; </p><p>To those who may be curious about how I came to this decision, the answer is pretty simple:&nbsp; I’ve been surrounded by innovative, entrepreneurial people and companies for a long time.&nbsp; At TechAlliance, I’ve had a front row seat to the promise of London’s robust technology community. It’s been fun and intellectually stimulating, and the growth and expansion of TechAlliance programs is an enormous source of pride for me.&nbsp; Now, I have an opportunity to broaden the scope of my involvement to that of the wider community with one of London’s most progressive and respected law firms – Harrison Pensa LLP – and I am excited about the potential that this new career path presents.<br /><br />&nbsp;So with that I wish to thank the entire TechAlliance member community for enabling me to grow professionally and to the amazing team at TechAlliance who are the heart and soul of this organization.&nbsp; With such a talented and committed team, I know that TechAlliance best days lie ahead. <br /><br /></p> 624 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:37:48 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/1st-annual-put-it-practice-conference <p>On Saturday November 13th, the Western’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in collaboration with the Student Success Centre will be hosting its 1st annual Put It Into Practice Conference. This is a one day conference for graduate students and postdoctoral trainees on the importance of finding an application for their research outside of academia.</p> 623 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:39:16 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/university-western-ontario-faculty-law-offers-free-business-law-clinic <p>The University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law operates a business law clinic throughout the year which is available to TechAlliance members.</p><p>The Clinic is staffed by law students at The University of Western Ontario. Clients are assigned a team of three students who work with them to address their legal needs. </p><p>All information and services are delivered under the supervision of mentor lawyers in London Ontario and professors in the Faculty of Law at The University of Western. </p><p>For full details on this program <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/members/WBLC%20Brochure.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a> <br /><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 622 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:55:51 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/excited-join-techalliance-team-quick-note-matt-quin <p>Hello TechAlliance!<br /><br />I’ve been given my desk, a computer and am ready to get started although one last thing remains to be completed - a quick introduction.</p><p>I am very excited to be part of the TechAlliance team as the Manager of Marketing and Communications.&nbsp;&nbsp; This is a very energetic and talented group that contributes a great deal to the tech sector and who is a leader in the London community. I look forward to telling the TechAlliance story and to working with all of you.&nbsp;&nbsp; I also look forward to contributing to the communications portfolio previously developed by Katrina Haas. Katrina has done a wonderful job creating a robust communications and marketing program here and I hope to carry on her tradition of great work. Thanks Katrina!</p><p>Before joining TechAlliance I was the Communications Specialist in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Western Ontario. I thoroughly enjoyed my four years at Western and had the privilege of being a part a great team doing exceptional work. Thank you to all of my Western colleagues.<br /><br />I look forward to working with the team here and getting to know and collaborating with all of you. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at matt.quin@techalliance.ca or 519-858-5082.<br /><br />Have a great day.</p> 621 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:07:21 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-welcomes-matt-quin-team <p>TechAlliance is pleased to welcome Matt Quin as the Manager of Marketing and Communications effective August 3, 2010.</p><p>Matt joins the TechAlliance team after four years as the Communications Specialist for the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Western Ontario. </p><p>Matt has a degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo (with an option in legal studies/criminology) and a post-degree certificate in Public Relations and Corporate communications from Fanshawe College.</p><p>After completing studies at Fanshawe College, he joined the team at The Grand Theatre where he managed the theatre’s media and community relations. </p><p>Community involvement is of high priority for Matt. He has volunteered at many local organizations including Museum London (Marketing and Development committee), London Chamber of Commerce (Marketing and Communications committee), IABC London and Doors Open London.</p><p>He also keeps busy teaching PR and communications at both Fanshawe College and Western in their Continuing Studies programs. </p><p>“I am very excited to join TechAlliance,” notes Quin. “TechAlliance contributes a great deal to London and the surrounding area and I can’t wait to be a part of the work that they do to promote and enhance the tech sector. They are leaders in the community and I hope that I can add to their continued success.”<br /><br /><br /></p> 620 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:57:03 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/human-resources-p2p-7 <p><strong>Topic: Training and HR Self-Development </strong></p><p>The HR P2P is designed to provide an opportunity to share best practices among individuals responsibile for providing both strategic and tactical Human Resource Management. Topics reflect issues associated with finding, retaining, and developing talent in a rapidly evolving marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Human Resources Director / Manager / Coordinators<br /><br />Member Co-Champion:<a class="spamspan" href="mailto:joanne.merner@startech.com"> Joanne Merner</a>, Startech.com </p> 599 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:45:17 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/human-resources-p2p-5 <p><strong>Topic: Recuiting - General &amp; Summer Students </strong></p><p>The HR P2P is designed to provide an opportunity to share best practices among individuals responsibile for providing both strategic and tactical Human Resource Management. Topics reflect issues associated with finding, retaining, and developing talent in a rapidly evolving marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Human Resources Director / Manager / Coordinators<br /><br />Member Co-Champion:<a class="spamspan" href="mailto:joanne.merner@startech.com"> Joanne Merner</a>, Startech.com </p> 597 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:44:07 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/human-resources-p2p-4 <p><strong>Topic: New Accessibility Law - Working Session </strong></p><p>The HR P2P is designed to provide an opportunity to share best practices among individuals responsibile for providing both strategic and tactical Human Resource Management. Topics reflect issues associated with finding, retaining, and developing talent in a rapidly evolving marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Human Resources Director / Manager / Coordinators<br /><br />Member Co-Champion:<a class="spamspan" href="mailto:joanne.merner@startech.com"> Joanne Merner</a>, Startech.com </p> 596 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:42:40 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/human-resources-p2p-3 <p><strong>Topic: Social Media in HR</strong></p><p>The HR P2P is designed to provide an opportunity to share best practices among individuals responsibile for providing both strategic and tactical Human Resource Management. Topics reflect issues associated with finding, retaining, and developing talent in a rapidly evolving marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Human Resources Director / Manager / Coordinators<br /><br />Member Co-Champion:<a class="spamspan" href="mailto:joanne.merner@startech.com"> Joanne Merner</a>, Startech.com </p> 595 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:41:17 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/human-resources-p2p-2 <p><strong>Topic: Mental Illness in the Workplace </strong></p><p>The HR P2P is designed to provide an opportunity to share best practices among individuals responsibile for providing both strategic and tactical Human Resource Management. Topics reflect issues associated with finding, retaining, and developing talent in a rapidly evolving marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Human Resources Director / Manager / Coordinators<br /><br />Member Co-Champion:<a class="spamspan" href="mailto:joanne.merner@startech.com"> Joanne Merner</a>, Startech.com </p> 594 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:40:19 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/human-resources-p2p-1 <p><strong>Topic: LEDC Overview &amp; Opportunities</strong></p><p>The HR P2P is designed to provide an opportunity to share best practices among individuals responsibile for providing both strategic and tactical Human Resource Management. Topics reflect issues associated with finding, retaining, and developing talent in a rapidly evolving marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Human Resources Director / Manager / Coordinators<br /><br />Member Co-Champion:<a class="spamspan" href="mailto:joanne.merner@startech.com"> Joanne Merner</a>, Startech.com </p> 593 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:39:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/human-resources-p2p-8 <p><strong>Topic: Global Employees</strong></p><p>The HR P2P is designed to provide an opportunity to share best practices among individuals responsibile for providing both strategic and tactical Human Resource Management. Topics reflect issues associated with finding, retaining, and developing talent in a rapidly evolving marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Human Resources Director / Manager / Coordinators<br /><br />Member Co-Champion:<a class="spamspan" href="mailto:joanne.merner@startech.com"> Joanne Merner</a>, Startech.com </p> 600 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:37:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/human-resources-p2p-6 <p><strong>Topic: Assessment Tools</strong></p><p>The HR P2P is designed to provide an opportunity to share best practices among individuals responsibile for providing both strategic and tactical Human Resource Management. Topics reflect issues associated with finding, retaining, and developing talent in a rapidly evolving marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Human Resources Director / Manager / Coordinators<br /><br />Member Co-Champion:<a class="spamspan" href="mailto:joanne.merner@startech.com"> Joanne Merner</a>, Startech.com </p> 598 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:25:56 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p-6 <p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p> 609 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:25:10 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p-12 <p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p> 616 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:23:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p-11 <p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p> 615 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:16:31 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-maketing-p2p <p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p> 612 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:13:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p-8 <p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p> 611 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:39:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-stiller-centre-annual-summer-bbq <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong class="bigheadline">Join TechAlliance &amp; The Stiller Centre on July 23rd for our Annual Summer BBQ.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/2010_TA_BBQ_website_0.jpg" alt="BBQ poster" title="BBQ poster" width="656" height="847" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 566 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:48:07 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/green-boom <p>Going green has seeped into every aspect of our lives, there are few day to day tasks that we complete that do not somehow involve the going green mantra. A few short years ago concepts such as environmentally friendly cars, canvas shopping bags and sustainable business practices seemed to be a lifestyle choice for only a small number of people rather than the masses.&nbsp; Now a large portion of the population flock to an eco friendly life complete with solar panels, recycled furniture and hybrid cars. The eco friendly lifestyle has boomed into our culture, the business world and our personal lives. </p><p>Analysts have quoted Ontario as the sleep giant for renewable energy, for those of us in Southwestern Ontario, leveraging these resources is possible right from our own backyard.&nbsp; It appears that a GO GREEN movement has taken off! Not only has this made us think twice about our consumption of items such as plastic water bottles and shopping bags, issues such as global warming, and as awareness is raised how we are affected locally. An increased focus on this sector has also led to strengthening of our communities and job creation. <a class=" orange" href="http://www.canasiapower.com/COMPANY.html" target="_blank">Canasia</a>, a Canadian company that specializes in the development of major power plants, announced earlier this week that they have chosen London, Ontario for their newest manufacturing technology plant that will create up to 500 <a class=" orange" href="http://www.techalliance.ca/careers" target="_blank">jobs</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; As I look back over how I have adapted and changed my lifestyle over the past few years to go green I wonder what the next five years will hold for the green way of life. If we as a community and culture have adapted and embraced the “go green” mantra how green will we go? It’s interesting to ponder what it will be like in the next few years as who would have predicted that in such a sort period of time our commercialized culture would have come this far.</p> 592 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:59:50 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/kathryn-clark-joins-techalliance <p>Recently Katrina Hass blogged about her time spent at <a title="TechAlliance" href="http://www.techalliance.ca/" target="_blank">TechAlliance</a> and the wonderful memories she experienced while being a part of the exceptional team. Being the newest member I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share with you how excited I am to be here!&nbsp; <br /><br />When I joined Activplant Corporation four years ago as the resident Marketing Specialist I had the chance to dive head first into the manufacturing technology space and fell in love with the tech industry! After my tenure at Activplant Corporation ended, I was absolutely thrilled by the prospect of growing my <a title="Careers" href="http://www.techalliance.ca/careers" target="_blank">career</a> right here in London with an organization like <a title="TechAlliance" href="http://www.techalliance.ca/" target="_blank">TechAlliance</a> and once again found myself wanting to dive right in. <br /><br /><a title="TechAlliance" href="http://www.techalliance.ca" target="_blank">TechAlliance</a> has all the things that make me tick; community outreach, creative marketing, a focus on growing the Southwestern Ontario tech sector, unique challenges and most importantly an outstanding team. I look forward to getting to know the <a title="TechAlliance" href="http://www.techalliance.ca" target="_blank">TechAlliance</a> members in the coming months but in the mean time&nbsp;&nbsp; would love to know what’s on your mind ? What makes you tick? Share your ideas surrounding the Southwestern Ontario tech sector and blog with us on current topics that make you tick and that you want to know more about. </p> 591 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:11:03 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/streaming-inc-announces-live-streaming-capabilities <p><br />Streaming Inc. now offers Live Video Webcasting of both live and pre-recorded segments broadcasted in real time. No longer will your target audience miss your event because of scheduling challenges or location! Where else can you reach an audience as large as television for a fraction of the price?</p> <p><br />Visit the <a class=" orange" href="http://www.streamingdigitalmedia.com/" target="_blank">Streaming Inc. website </a>now to learn more!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Streaming.jpg" alt="Streaming Inc Logo" title="Streaming Inc" width="250" height="157" /></p> 588 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:53:09 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/job-shadow-program-help-next-generation-aspire-do-great-things <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Job Shadow Program:</strong> </span>Help the next generation aspire to do great things</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How:</span></strong> Join Western's network of employers in hosting a Social Science student for our 3rd annual Job Shadowing Program. </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">When: </span></strong>The program takes place at your convenience during the month of November.</p><p>The job shadow program provides Social Science students with the opportunity to learn about professional opportunities within their area of career interest. Students will be introduced to potential career paths and observe a "day-in-the-life" of a professional in the field. The job shadow program is open to all second and third year Social Science students.<br /><br />Job shadowing experiences are being provided by London employers, and community members and last one full day or one half day. The date of the actual job shadow is determined by both you the student and the employer providing the experience; however it should take place during the month of November. Students are responsible for any transportation, or other costs associated with participating in the program.</p><p>Hosting a student is a great way to increase your company/organization's recognition on campus among the best and brightest students and provides an easy way for you to give back with flexibility and very little time commitment. By hosting a student you will help strengthen success and workforce readiness by allowing students to see firsthand the skills they will need to be successful in the future. </p><p>Please contact Sarah Dawson at the <a class=" orange" href="http://www.ssc.uwo.ca/careers/" target="_blank">Social Science Career Center</a> to participate in this program.</p><p>Sarah Dawson<br />Career Counsellor<br />519-661-2111 ex. 80486</p> 587 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:00:39 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-receive-funding-contribution-through-nrc-irap <p><strong>London, Ontario (June 29, 2010): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT),</strong> announced today that it has signed a Contribution Agreement that provides non-repayable funding of up to $300,000, in addition to technical and business oriented advisory services, with the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP).&nbsp; The funding is to support a project to develop novel multi-kinase targets for the treatment of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). <br /><br />“We are very appreciative of this support from NRC-IRAP, as it is an important part of the funding for advancing the development of a potential treatment for this highly lethal leukemia”, stated Dr. Wayne Danter, President and CSO of COTI.<br /><br />The project has an estimated total cost of $955,470 and is expected to last 16 months. The Company has been developing its AML program for a number of years and holds patents on three scaffolds over two patents in each of Europe and the United States, with Canadian approval anticipated in fiscal 2011.&nbsp; This funding will assist the Company to advance this project with a goal of a lead compound being ready for licensing in 2012.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Notice to Readers</strong></span><br /><br />Information contained in this press release may contain certain statements which constitute “forward- looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act (Ontario) and applicable securities laws.&nbsp; For example, the statement “This funding will assist the Company to advance this project&nbsp; with a goal of a lead compound being ready for licensing in 2012” is a forward-looking statement.&nbsp; Forward‐looking statements, by their nature, are not guarantees of future performance and are based upon management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions.&nbsp; COTI operates in a highly competitive environment that involves significant risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward‐looking statements.&nbsp; Management of COTI considers the assumptions on which these forward‐looking statements are based to be reasonable, but as a result of the many risk factors, cautions the reader that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.&nbsp; Information in this press release should be considered accurate only as of the date of the release and may be superseded by more recent information disclosed in later press releases, filings with the securities regulatory authorities or otherwise.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br />About Acute Myelogenous Leukemia</strong></span><br /><br />AML is the most common type of acute leukemia, with more than 12,810 new cases and 9,000 deaths occurring each year in the United States (US) alone.&nbsp; The most recent Canadian data for 2006 suggests there were 1,053 new cases of AML in Canada each year.&nbsp; There are an estimated 2,000 new cases of AML diagnosed in the United Kingdom annually.&nbsp; Estimates were for approximately 84,000 cases of adult and childhood leukemia in the world’s seven major pharmaceutical markets of the US, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Japan in 2006.&nbsp; AML’s would account for 43% of these cases.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />COTI’s Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) treatment program was designed to target several important cell-signaling enzymes called kinases.&nbsp; These enzymes form a cellular network responsible for a large number of important functions including cell division, cell growth and development, metabolism and cellular immunity.&nbsp; Approaches that are more traditional have sought to discover and develop “clean” drugs that have very good efficacy against a single cell-signaling target.&nbsp; COTI believes that this is the sub-optimal approach since most cancers, including leukemia, have multiple gene mutations and therefore multiple abnormal gene products like kinases.&nbsp; Unfortunately, the adaptive genetic machinery of cancer cells quickly finds an alternative pathway or pathways around the effects of single kinase inhibitors.&nbsp; As a result, resistance to chemotherapy emerges early and often.&nbsp; In AML, the most lethal adult leukemia, up to 40% of cases will have mutations in a particular gene known as FLT3.&nbsp; An abnormal gene produces an abnormal or absent cellular protein.&nbsp; However, in most cancers including leukemia, multiple gene mutations result in multiple kinase abnormalities.&nbsp; It is for this reason that COTI has undertaken an AML drug discovery project intentionally targeting multiple kinases that are important in leukemia. COTI’s multi-kinase inhibitors have also been designed to be orally available, have low toxicity, and synergize with other first line agents.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br />About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)&nbsp; </strong></span><br /><br />COTI is formed around a unique computational platform technology called CHEMSAS®, which allows for accelerated identification and optimization of targeted small molecules potentially effective in the treatment of human diseases for which current therapy is either lacking or ineffective.&nbsp;&nbsp; COTI is focused on preparing its lead anti-cancer compound, COTI-2, for an Investigational New Drug filing in the USA in 2011.&nbsp; In addition to COTI-2, the company has a significant preclinical pipeline targeting market opportunities such as: acute myelogenous leukemia and other cancers, multiple sclerosis, HIV integrase, and Alzheimer’s disease.&nbsp; For further information, visit www.criticaloutcome.com. </p><p><strong>For further information, please contact</strong></p><p>Dr. Wayne Danter </p><p>President &amp; Chief Scientific Officer&nbsp; </p><p>519-858-5157&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p>wdanter@criticaloutcome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><em>Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.</em></p> 585 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/engage-grants-25000-nserc-no-company-cash-required <p><strong>Engage Grants: $25,000 from NSERC, no company cash required.</strong></p><p>As a business person, you may have considered working with academic researchers as a way of advancing your R&amp;D and giving your business a competitive edge, but you were not ready to take the plunge into a full-blown partnership without first testing the waters.</p><p>Through a new program called <a class=" orange" title="Engagement Grants" href="http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/Engage-Engagement_eng.asp" target="_blank">Engage Grants</a>, <a class=" orange" title="Engagement Grants" href="http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/Engage-Engagement_eng.asp" target="_blank"><span class=" small"><span class=" orange"><span class=" orange"></span></span></span></a><a class=" orange" title="NSERC" href="http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca" target="_blank">NSERC </a>has now made it easier for companies and academic researchers to work together on short-term (up to a six-months duration) research projects that address a company-specific problem. <a class=" orange" title="Engagement Grants" href="http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/Engage-Engagement_eng.asp" target="_blank">Engage Grants</a> are intended to give companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge and expertise available at Canadian universities. The program’s goal is to foster the development of new research partnerships between academic researchers and companies that have never collaborated together before. </p><p><a class=" orange" title="NSERC" href="http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca" target="_blank">NSERC</a> provides the funds for this relationship-building exercise to take place. The program awards up to $25,000 to cover the direct project costs, and applicants enjoy a speedy turnaround within 4-6 weeks.</p><p>As a business, you can’t lose—the project is aimed at helping to solve your research problem, and your company enjoys the added bonus of keeping the rights to any intellectual property arising from the project.</p><p>What better way to see if an R&amp;D partnership is right for you? </p> 586 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:59:56 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/professional-writers-association-canada-pwac-awards-honour-writers-editors-volunteers <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/members/pwac_logo.gif" alt="PWAC - Suzanne Boles" width="206" height="132" style="margin: 10px; float: left;" /></p><p class="smallheadline">Congrtaulations Suzanne! </p><p><strong>PWAC Awards Honour Writers, Editors &amp; Volunteers</strong></p><p>At the Magnet Conference in Toronto last week, the Association handed out awards to outstanding volunteers within the membership, and awards to a Canadian editor and writers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The Awards:</strong><br />The Lawrence Jackson Outstanding Achievement Award - an annual award given to a member who has shown outstanding volunteer commitment to the association at the national level. PWAC congratulates this year's winner of the "Larry Jackson" award,<a href="http://www.writers.ca/action.lasso?-db=PWAC.fp5&amp;-lay=WebDirectory&amp;-format=record_detail.htm&amp;-recid=46887&amp;-find" target="_blank"> Suzanne Boles.</a><br /><br />Suzanne is a longstanding PWAC London &amp; Southwestern Ontario member with years of service, including serving as PWAC National President and other Board positions and her ongoing work with her local Chapter. <br /><br />A frequent attendee at PWAC National Conferences &amp; AGMs, Suzanne was unable to accept her award in-person. Mark Kearney, one of her three nominators, accepted the award on her behalf. Read the full text of Suzanne's acceptance speech <a href="http://www.pwac.ca/files/PDF/LJ-Award-Acceptance-May-2010.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /><br />&nbsp;</p> 581 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:03:01 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/competitive-compensation-programs <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Companies today are becoming more competitive in <a class=" orange" href="http://www.techalliance.ca/2010-technology-salary-survey" target="_blank">attracting and retaining top talent</a>.&nbsp; In work place settings – particularly in the tech sector - compensation programs are becoming both innovative and competitive to assist in driving both motivation and employee moral. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">How does your company really stack up against others in your market space? Is your <a class=" orange" href="http://www.techalliance.ca/careers" target="_blank">HR department</a> cutting edge enough to find and keep its best talent? </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">In the current <a class=" orange" href="http://www.techalliance.ca/business" target="_blank">technology market</a> compensation packages have significantly evolved and have come to include such incentives as virtual home offices, corporate concierge services, the latest tech gadgets; ranging from phones to digital home equipment, mental health days at the spa, gym memberships to keep work place stress in check, catered breakfasts, company trips and outings either at home or aboard.&nbsp; The evolution of compensation packages no longer includes zeros on a pay check, but yet has progressed into sophisticated incentive programs that are becoming part and parcel to health benefits, monetary compensation and pension plans. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">At the end of the day what keeps you going back? What keeps you driven? What sparks that flame to keep you on the cutting edge? How competitive are your compensation programs?</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman"><br /></font></font></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman"></font></font></font></span></p> 575 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:54:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/are-you-taking-advantage-your-techalliance-member-benefits <p><strong>JUST ANNOUNCED:</strong> Starting August 1, 2010, TechAlliance members will save an additional 5% on home coverage plans with Robertson Hall Insurance, increasing members savings from 15% to 20%.&nbsp; <br />For more details and to learn more about home insurance call 1-800-640-0933 and ask for the Group Department or email group@robertsonhall.com for a quote.</p><p><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/member-benefit-robertson-hall-insurance" target="_blank">Click here</a> for Robertson Hall benefit details</p><p><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/membership-benefits" target="_blank">Click here</a> for the full list of TechAlliance member benefits</p> 574 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:47:01 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/communitech-2010-tech-leadership-conference <p>Join Southwestern Ontario's biggest technology business conference, bringing together leading entrepreneurial thinkers, startups and investors to spark innovation and make new things happen.&nbsp; </p><p><a href="http://www.communitech.ca/en/special_events/" target="_blank">Learn more</a></p><p>Communitech is the regional hub for the commercialization of innovation, creating economic prosperity by removing barriers to the creation and growth of technology companies. Our goal is to create more successful global businesses for Canada.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 573 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:07:07 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/join-londons-amazing-tree-quest <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/members/ATQ_WordMark.jpg" alt="Tree Quest" width="293" height="178" style="margin: 13px; float: left;" /><span class="bigheadline">What is the Amazing Tree Quest?</span></p><p>The Amazing Tree Quest is a city-wide contest to celebrate the important role that trees play in our lives. London is proud to be the Forest City, and our city is full of amazing trees. The contest allows individual Londoners (or anyone from anywhere) to nominate trees located in London, Ontario.<br /><br />Caring for our amazing trees, and planting new trees for future generations, makes us a stronger, healthier community.<br /><br />From now until July 31, you can nominate and vote for your favourite trees in eight amazing categories. We have two new categories this year; Best Company Tree and Tree Inspired Art.</p><p>Learn more about the Amazing Tree Quest in this<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFcYMkCDFos" target="_blank"> 5-minute video.</a></p><p>For full details and to submit your nomination visit <a href="http://reforestlondon.ca/londons-amazing-tree-quest" target="_blank">www.reforestlondon.ca/londons-amazing-tree-quest</a></p> 568 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:02:57 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-press-release <p><strong>London, Ontario (June 16, 2010):</strong> <strong>Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)</strong>, announced today the implementation of organizational changes designed to optimize current resources and position the Company for success in fiscal 2011 and beyond.<br /><br />The Company’s current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Michael Cloutier will be resigning effective July 1, 2010 to pursue a leadership role in philanthropy. Mr. Cloutier has been COTI’s CEO since November 2008 and has skillfully guided the company through strategic planning for the future, the development of many new corporate and government relationships and the recent completion of a private placement financing. Mr. Cloutier will remain an active member of the Board of Directors (Board) and continue to have an important role in advising the management team. &nbsp;<br /><br />“As a management team we are committed to delivering maximum return on capital for our shareholders by efficiently and effectively managing the business. We have determined that this organizational change will position the Company to reach its short and long term goals, including the priority to realize a licensing deal for COTI-2, while optimizing the use of the Company’s cash resources.&nbsp; I remain committed to assisting the organization by providing strategic counsel in my continuing role on the Board,” said Mr. Cloutier.</p><p>Dr. Wayne R. Danter, COTI’s founder and current President will become the Company’s President and CEO effective July 1, 2010. This change will have an immediate effect in reducing the Company’s management costs while retaining access to the advice and counsel of Mr. Cloutier.<br /><br />“On behalf of the management committee I would like to thank Mr. Cloutier for his skillful guidance of the Company through difficult economic times in the global biotech sector.&nbsp; Mr. Cloutier’s commitment to maximizing shareholder value is and has always been exemplary.&nbsp; We are happy for Mike as he embarks on a new and challenging leadership role in philanthropy.&nbsp; We are also delighted to have his continuing counsel both as a member of our Board and as a senior advisor to the management committee,” said Dr. Wayne Danter.</p><p>Mr. John Drake, COTI’s Chairman of the Board added, “On behalf of the Board, I wish Mr. Cloutier every success in his new leadership role and I wish to thank him for his stewardship and professionalism in leading COTI during the past 20 months.&nbsp; We are pleased to retain his skills and counsel on our Board.&nbsp; We are delighted that Dr. Danter has accepted the opportunity to lead COTI moving forward.&nbsp; As founder he is committed to the success of the Company and the vision that COTI will be a world leading drug discovery organization.”</p><p>As President and CEO, Dr. Danter will be evaluating the organizational structure and skill sets necessary to realize on the potential of its researchand development and computational production areas during the next few months.&nbsp; During this evaluation period, Dr. Danter will maintain his responsibilities as Chief Scientific Officer until an appropriate transition can be made. &nbsp;</p><p>Mr. Michael Barr the Company’s current Director of Business Development and Marketing will assume the role of Vice President of Business Development and Marketing in recognition of his abilities and contributions since joining the Company in 2006.&nbsp; Mr. Barr will continue to lead the effort to secure a near term licensing deal for COTI-2 and will have operational responsibility for the business development and marketing area.&nbsp; Mr. Barr will assume his new role as of July 1, 2010.<br /><br />The Company is currently focused on obtaining a licensing deal for COTI-2, preparing COTI-2 for an investigational new drug submission to the United States Food and Drug Administration in preparation for a Phase 1 clinical trial, completing a drug discovery co-development project and continuing the development of the Company pipeline of new drug candidates to follow COTI-2 for licensing. The Company has also begun the commercial and scientific evaluation of several new business applications based on its CHEMSAS® technology with the intention to unveil these new revenue models in mid to late 2011. <br /><br /><strong>Notice to Readers</strong></p><p>Information contained in this press release may contain certain statements which constitute “forward- looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act (Ontario) and applicable securities laws.&nbsp; For example, the statement “the Company intends to unveil these new business applications in mid to late 2011” is a forward-looking statement.&nbsp; Forward‐looking statements, by their nature, are not guarantees of future performance and are based upon management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions.&nbsp; COTI operates in a highly competitive environment that involves significant risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward‐looking statements.&nbsp; Management of COTI considers the assumptions on which these forward‐looking statements are based to be reasonable, but as a result of the many risk factors, cautions the reader that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.&nbsp; Information in this press release should be considered accurate only as of the date of the release and may be superseded by more recent information disclosed in later press releases, filings with the securities regulatory authorities or otherwise.<br /><br /><strong>About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) &nbsp;</strong><br /><br />COTI is formed around a unique computational platform technology called CHEMSAS®, which allows for accelerated identification and optimization of targeted small molecules potentially effective in the treatment of human diseases for which current therapy is either lacking or ineffective.&nbsp;&nbsp; COTI is focused on preparing its lead anti-cancer compound, COTI-2, for an Investigational New Drug filing in the USA in 2011.&nbsp; In addition to COTI-2, the&nbsp; company has a significant preclinical pipeline targeting large market opportunities such as: adult acute leukemia and other cancers, multiple sclerosis, HIV integrase, and Alzheimer’s disease.&nbsp; For further information, visit <a href="www.criticaloutcome.com. " target="_blank">www.criticaloutcome.com. </a><br /><strong><br />For further information, please contact:</strong><br /><br />Michael Barr&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Director of Business Development and Marketing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />519-858-5157&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />mbarr@criticaloutcome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br /><em>Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.<br /><br /></em></p> 567 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:27:17 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/60-second-pitch-awards-celebration-community-mixer <p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/60SP_logo_NODATE-small.gif" alt="60 SP logo" width="118" height="118" style="float: left; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" /><strong>Come support this year's participants and find out who won big at the 60-Second Pitch Awards Celebration!</strong></p><p>Mix and mingle with London's business and community leaders as we award our top three winners prize packages tailored to their business acceleration needs. All prizes are generously donated by TechAlliance members and local businesses.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 521 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:48:04 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/cips-london-agm <p>Speakers:</p><p>Richard Pearse, LLB - IT and the Law –<strong>The Law and Technology – Important Legal Issues Affecting Businesses</strong></p><p>Jerry Gaertner - <strong>The Role of IT Professionalism in IT Governance </strong></p><p><a href=" http://local.cips.ca/london/" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more information<a href=" http://local.cips.ca/london/" target="_blank"> </a></p> 565 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:21:54 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/kpmg-technology-series <p>Gone are the days when we scrambled to the set to catch our favourite shows in their scheduled timeslot. Today’s viewers want personalized, on-demand access – and a host of high tech innovations are giving exactly that.</p><p><strong>Join Wired.com's Editor and Chief, Evan Hansen for a discussion on the new realities of entertainment and all things digital.</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/members/Wired_June21%20Final.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> for full details&nbsp; </p> 564 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:39:35 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/superior-computers-invites-you-microsoft-office-and-intel-seminar <p>Join Superior Computers for one of 4 Sessions running throughout the day. Each session will cover what is new with Microsoft 2010 and the benefits and performance of Intel Solid State Drives.</p><p>First session begins at 9:30am</p><p>Full details <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/members/INVITATION.pdf" target="_blank">here</a></p> 562 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:49:03 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/win-your-marketing-year <p>The Mezzanine Group's "Win Your Marketing Department" contest will help one lucky Canadian company take their business to the next level with marketing services for one year.<br /><br />The Mezzanine Group helps Canadian companies put marketing to work for them, and remove the mystery from marketing. We've worked with over is 150 clients in the last decade and we've seen the challenges that SMBs face in marketing – like knowing how to develop an effective marketing strategy, choose the right marketing tools and implement it all consistently.<br /><br />We solve that problem by bringing marketing planning and implementation expertise to SMBs on an outsourced basis, meaning they get the expertise they need, on a fractional basis, at a price that works for them.<br /><br />The 'Win Your Marketing Department' contest will award one Canadian business $75,000 in marketing services which includes a marketing strategy, an actionable marketing plan and an outsourced Marketing Director who will manage the implementation of the plan for a year. The winning company will be expected to invest up to $25,000 of their own funds to cover costs such as website development, event costs (eg executive briefings or tradeshows), print collateral and others.<br /><br />The deadline for applications is July 16th, so enter now for a chance to win your company's marketing for a year!</p><p><a href="http://themezzaninegroup.com/contest.php">Full contest details&nbsp; </a></p> 561 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:06:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/2010-technology-salary-survey <p>TechAlliance and the LEDC invite London-based technology companies to participate in the 2010 Technology Salary Survey.</p><p>Take advantage of this opportunity to benchmark your company's salaries and other compensation elements with London, Ottawa and GTA (partial) companies to learn what others are offering to attract and retain top talent.</p><p><strong>Are your Salaries Competitive?</strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.techsalary2010.com/" target="_blank"> Click here to find out</a><br /><br /><br /></p> 559 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 31 May 2010 15:18:50 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/motivational-speakers-series <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Be motivated to the level of success you desire and deserve! Transform your business - and your life.</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Keynote Speaker: Laurie Hawkins, Certified Business Development Coach </p> 558 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 28 May 2010 10:50:00 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/60-second-pitch-contest-competition <p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/60SP_logo_NODATE-small.gif" alt="60 SP logo" width="118" height="118" style="margin: 13px 10px; float: left;" /></p><p>The competition is the second of three steps in the members-only 60-Second Pitch Contest and provides you the opportunity to pitch your company for the chance to win prize packages tailored to your business. Entrants will pitch their company to a panel of three judges, who will adjudicate and provide feedback on the pitches in front of a small audience.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> 520 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 27 May 2010 10:40:27 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/thanks-memories <p>When I moved to London from the way off land of Guelph three years ago, I wasn't sure what to expect. It was a leap for me to leave a place where my friends and family lived, and settle into a city completely unknown to me. Luckily, I made friends with someone well-known in the London business community, one <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jodisimpson" target="_blank">Ms. Jodi Simpson</a>. </p><p>After getting to know Jodi, and learning more about her role at TechAlliance, I knew the organization was the place for me. Tech, business, education and outreach - all right up my alley. And as an added bonus, there was an opening for a communications role!</p><p>My years at TechAlliance have been nothing short of eye-opening. I've worked with a tremendous team dedicated to building something pretty phenomenal for our tech community, be it through our <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/business" target="_blank">business acceleration services</a>, <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/programs" target="_blank">programs</a> or <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/education" target="_blank">next-generation talent development</a>. In the end, we all march toward the same goal: making London's tech sector a benchmark for business success and innovation. Whether it was TechAlliance's first <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/gearing-growth-regional-conference-strategies-business-growth" target="_blank">growth strategies conference</a> this past year, learning more about our member community by writing about them for <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/media" target="_blank">our Business London column</a>, or working closely with some of the city's tech leaders as part of the <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/technology-leadership-council" target="_blank">Technology Leadership Council</a>, I can say I'll never have another job quite like this one. The relationships built in my time at TechAlliance I'm proud to carry forward into my new role and are truly the highlight of my experiences here.</p><p>And now it's someone else's turn, because <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-manager-communications" target="_blank">we're hiring</a>! If you have any questions about the role or TechAlliance, ask away in the comments section below.</p><p><em>Disclosure: This blog idea was fully and totally co-opted from coder extraordinaire <a href="http://twitter.com/gavinblair" target="_blank">Gavin Blair</a> (<a href="http://www.rtraction.com" target="_blank">rtraction</a>) who recently posted about a job he <a href="http://www.rtraction.com/blog/ourtraction/i-less-than-three-my-job.html" target="_blank">"less than three's"</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/GSC_GroupShot_Blog.jpg" alt="TA team" width="448" height="308" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Aren't we a fun bunch?!<br />(Missing in action: Marilyn, Dennis and Carmen)</em></p><p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> 556 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 26 May 2010 11:32:18 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-problem-potluck <p><strong>Is there a business challenge keeping you up at night? Wondering what next step to take? Join the June members-only Breakfast Club and get the answers you're looking for.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner.gif" alt="BClub Banner" width="500" height="139" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 552 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 25 May 2010 15:59:04 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/boot-camp-iv-next-dimension-3d-mobility-and-more <p><strong>SMPTE Toronto's 17th Technical Seminar - Exploring the Next Dimension of Film and Video Technologies</strong></p> 553 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 25 May 2010 09:57:24 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/60-second-pitch-contest-workshop <p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/60SP_logo_NODATE-small.gif" alt="60SP" width="118" height="118" style="margin: 16px 10px; float: left;" /></p><p>As the first step in the annual 60-Second Pitch Contest, this workshop gives participants the insight and tools to help build a truly effective pitch. Whether it be for potential investors or simply to introduce your company at a networking event, this key element of the competition is a requirement for all new entrants but is open to all TechAlliance members.&nbsp;</p> 519 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 20 May 2010 14:01:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/business-london-magazine-spreading-science <p>Probiotics and pain therapy – most likely not two things that come to mind when remembering your high school experience. But for Caitlin Martin Newnham and Rajesh Bhayana, high school meant the opportunity to explore ground-breaking scientific research that could one day impact the health care industry and revolutionize patient care.</p><p>Now studying at The University of Western Ontario, Caitlin and Rajesh both give credit to their participation in the <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sabc" target="_blank">Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge</a> (SABC) as a precursor to their post-secondary studies and careers.</p><p><strong>Read <a href="http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/Business-London-Magazine/bl_may2010_vp/2010050702/" target="_blank">May's digital edition of Business London</a> (page 16) featuring two past SABC competitors and learn why they're leading London's next generation of scientists and researchers.</strong></p> 550 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 20 May 2010 13:57:21 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-discovers-novel-scaffolds-inhibiting-hiv-integrase <p><strong>London, Ontario (May 20, 2010): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)</strong> today announced positive results from the first phase of its HIV integrase inhibitor discovery program. These results provide novel intellectual property to the Company and further validation of the&nbsp; CHEMSAS® drug discovery technology.</p><p>The significance of these results is that the majority of currently marketed and developmental stage HIV Integrase inhibitors have a very similar way of interacting with and inhibiting the enzyme through a diketo acid type moiety. COTI has used its proprietary technology, CHEMSAS®, to discover several novel small molecule scaffolds that have an entirely new binding mode and interaction with the active site of the viral enzyme.</p><p>COTI has completed the synthesis and initial confirmatory in vitro testing of the first three novel scaffolds from this program. All three scaffolds demonstrated good inhibitory activity in a biochemical HIV integrase assay at nanomolar concentrations. On the basis of these results, COTI has filed composition of matter patents and intends to proceed with the next phase of this project that consists of optimizing a small series of potential lead candidates based on these scaffolds.</p><p>“These encouraging results provide further validation of our CHEMSAS® technology and its ability to rapidly identify innovative small molecules for difficult drug targets. The discovery of new HIV integrase inhibiting scaffolds having an entirely novel mode of interacting with the enzyme has been challenging for HIV researchers, which makes these early results quite gratifying,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, COTI’s President and CSO.</p><p>As previously announced, these novel scaffolds are part of a co‐development program with a major pharmaceutical partner. The co‐development partner is now conducting and funding agreed upon in vitro experiments in their evaluation of the compounds. Once these experiments have been completed and the results have been received by COTI, the co‐development partner will have an exclusive time period to negotiate a licensing agreement with COTI for the compounds.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Notice to Readers</strong></span><br />Information contained in this press release may contain certain statements which constitute “forwardlooking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act (Ontario) and applicable securities laws. For example, the statement “intends to proceed with the next phase of this project” is a forward‐looking statement. Forward‐looking statements, by their nature, are not guarantees of future performance and are based upon management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. COTI operates in a highly competitive environment that involves significant risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward‐looking statements. Management of COTI considers the assumptions on which these forward‐looking statements are based to be reasonable, but as a result of the many risk factors, cautions the reader that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward‐looking statements. Information in this press release should be considered accurate only as of the date of the release and may be superseded by more recent information disclosed in later press releases, filings with the securities regulatory authorities or otherwise.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About HIV</strong></span><br />According to the UNAIDS 2008 Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic, there are 33 million people living with HIV around the globe. The annual number of new infections is approximately 2.7 million worldwide. In 2008, the HIV market was worth $11 billion across the seven major markets of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, the UK and the US and it is expected to grow to $16 billion by 2018. This growth is driven by the growing prevalence of HIV worldwide as well as the increasing life expectancy of those receiving treatment.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Integrase Inhibitors</strong></span><br />The development of HIV integrase inhibitors marks an important frontier in HIV research as integrase is one of the only enzymes that researchers have had difficulty targeting. Data from large efficacy trials suggests that drug combinations containing an integrase inhibitor achieved substantial levels of viral suppression in patients with drug‐resistant HIV. The response seen in patients was equivalent to that seen when highly active antiretroviral therapy became available.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)</strong></span><br />COTI is formed around a unique computational platform technology called CHEMSAS®, which allows for accelerated identification and optimization of targeted small molecules potentially effective in the treatment of human diseases for which current therapy is either lacking or ineffective. COTI is focused on preparing its lead anti cancer compound, COTI‐2, for an Investigational New Drug filing in the USA in 2011. In addition to COTI‐2, the company has a significant preclinical pipeline targeting large market opportunities such as: small cell lung and colorectal cancer, adult acute leukemia and other cancers, multiple sclerosis, HIV integrase, and Alzheimer’s disease. For further information, visit <a href="http://www.criticaloutcome.com" target="_blank">www.criticaloutcome.com</a>.</p><p><strong>For further information, please contact</strong>:</p><p>Michael Barr<br />Director of Business Development and Marketing<br />519‐858‐5157<br /><a href="mailto:mbarr@criticaloutcome.com" target="_blank">mbarr@criticaloutcome.com</a></p><p><em>Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.</em></p> 549 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 20 May 2010 13:48:54 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/business-london-magazine-venturing-forth <p>What do a virtual training creator and financial software developer have in common? Both are the winners of the 2009-2010 Venture London Business Competition.</p><p>After four months, two rounds of judging, and facing competition from more than 35 other applicants, ENT Simulation Technologies Inc. (ENT SimTech) and Advisor Briefcase were recently crowned the winning businesses and share over $45,000 in cash and prizes to help take their companies to the next stage of growth. </p><p><strong>Read <a href="http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/Business-London-Magazine/bl_april2010_web4/2010040701/" target="_blank">April's digital edition of Business London Magazine</a> (page 14) to learn more about this year's Venture London winners.</strong></p> 548 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 20 May 2010 11:31:08 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-ii-6 <div class="product-body">Topic: TBA<p>Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.</p><p>Who should attend: Entrepreneurs in the technology sector and individuals who are primarily tasked with facilitating and fostering start-up businesses within organizations.<br /><strong></strong></p> 452 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 17 May 2010 12:42:13 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/hall-associates-win-summit-international-awards <p>Hall Associates is pleased to announce their latest award for creativity courtesy of the Summit International Awards. Hall won a bronze for the currently running outdoor campaign for Dalmar Motors of London.<br />&nbsp;<br />“This award is particularly sweet for us, since the outdoor category is usually the place where advertisers run a little wild and you're up against the likes of Nike and Mini” says Nick Hall, President and Creative Director of Hall Associates. “This, and the fact that we only entered one category with the one entry – and won – gives us due cause to celebrate.”<br />&nbsp;<br />This year, the Summit International Awards creative competition included submissions from 24 countries, including the UK, USA, Japan and, of course, Canada.<br />&nbsp;<br />Hall Associates is a marketing communications company located in London who has won previous Summit Awards for copy writing, advertising, posters, web development, direct mail and integrated campaigns.<br />&nbsp;<br />To view the award winning campaign <a href="http://hall-assoc.com/newsletters/6" target="_blank">click here</a>.<br />&nbsp;<br />For additional gloating, please contact Nick Hall at 519 672 2713, or email at <a href="mailto:nhall@hallassociates.ca" target="_blank">nhall@hallassociates.ca</a></p> 545 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 12 May 2010 16:06:37 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/webcast-2009-%E2%80%93-2012-canadian-hr-market-study-forecast <p><em><strong>Canadian HR &amp; Payroll study released exclusively via FREE Ceridian webcast. </strong></em><br /><br />Along with Ipsos Reid, Canada’s most trusted source for impartial research, Ceridian has conducted a landmark study, measuring today’s HR and Payroll practices. This research, a first of its kind, covers all industry and employee size and is the direct voice of Canadian operated companies. </p><p>Find out which HR functions Canadian companies are externally sourcing and which they are keeping in-house.&nbsp; Also learn:</p> 540 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 12 May 2010 14:18:50 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/human-resources-p2p-0 <p>The HR P2P is designed to provide an opportunity to share best practices among individuals responsibile for providing both strategic and tactical Human Resource Management. Topics reflect issues associated with finding, retaining, and developing talent in a rapidly evolving marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Human Resources Director / Manager / Coordinators<br /><br />Member Co-Champion:<a href="mailto:joanne.merner@startech.com" target="_blank"> Joanne Merner</a>, Startech.com </p> 539 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 12 May 2010 11:36:09 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/mentorship-newcomer-success <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/members/Mentorship%20Kick-off%20Event.jpg" alt="Mentorship Kick-Off event" width="661" height="189" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Please join us for the</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="bold">2010-11 Mentor Recruitment Campaign Lunch &amp; Kick-Off Event</span><br />Friday, May 14, 2010<br />12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br />The Skill Centre Conference Room ● 141 Dundas Street, 6th Floor<br />Entrance off Market Lane ● Nearest parking is in Covent Garden Market</p> 538 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 11 May 2010 14:09:39 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/coti%E2%80%902-receives-favourable-independent-pre%E2%80%90investigational-new-drug-gap-analysis-report <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>London, Ontario (May 11, 2010): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT)</strong> announced today that it received a favourable Pre‐Investigational New Drug (pre‐IND) gap analysis report from an independent team that reviewed its novel oncology drug candidate COTI‐2. This represents an important milestone as the Company draws closer to a Phase 1 clinical trial.</p><p style="text-align: left;">This gap analysis is conducted prior to an initial meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to identify potential deficiencies in the preclinical development program of a new chemical entity being considered for human clinical trials. A thorough analysis of the preclinical data package for COTI‐2 by an independent team of scientific and regulatory consultants revealed no deficiencies in the COTI‐2 program.</p><p style="text-align: left;">As a result, TGen Drug Development (TD2), and its investigator, Dr. Daniel Von Hoff will work with COTI to arrange an initial meeting with the FDA. COTI intends to begin the remaining IND‐enabling studies with the intention of commencing a Phase 1 clinical trial in 2011. COTI will share this development with parties who have expressed a licensing interest in COTI‐2, including all parties the Company met with at BIO 2010, held last week in Chicago, IL.</p><p style="text-align: left;">“We are quite pleased with this important development. We can now proceed with completing the IND enabling experiments and we look forward to our initial meeting with the FDA regarding the COTI‐2 clinical development program,” said Dr. Wayne R. Danter, COTI’s President and Chief Scientific Officer.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong><br />Notice to Readers</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Information contained in this press release may contain certain statements which constitute “forwardlooking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act (Ontario) and applicable securities laws. For example, the statement “intends to begin the remaining IND‐enabling studies with the intention of commencing a Phase 1 clinical trial in 2011” is a forward‐looking statement. Forward‐looking statements, by their nature, are not guarantees of future performance and are based upon management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. COTI operates in a highly competitive environment that involves significant risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward‐looking statements. Management of COTI considers the assumptions on which these forward‐looking statements are based to be reasonable, but as a result of the many risk factors, cautions the reader that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward‐looking statements. Information in this press release should be considered accurate only as of the date of the release and may be superseded by more recent information disclosed in later press releases, filings with the securities regulatory authorities or otherwise.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>About COTI‐2</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">COTI‐2 is a novel small molecule that acts by inhibition of Akt/PKB (Protein kinase B) phosphorylation that leads to caspase‐9 activation in cancer cells resulting in apoptosis or programmed cell death. COTI‐2 is easily synthesized and has good in vitro and in vivo efficacy against multiple cancers including small cell lung, non‐small cell lung, colon, brain, ovarian, endometrial, triple negative breast and pancreatic cancers. COTI‐2 test results show it to be highly effective as a single agent therapy and as a combination therapy in a number of animal models of human cancers. COTI‐2 differs from other cancer treatments in that other treatments involve the killing of healthy growing and dividing cells in the body resulting in significant toxic side effects while COTI‐2 appears to target and destroy cancer cells only and has demonstrated low toxicity in normal human cells compared to human cancer cells. The combined scientific evidence indicates that COTI‐2 is an ideal agent for combination therapy with current standard agents for a number of cancers. COTI is currently evaluating partners to share in the risk/reward of development via a licensing agreement for COTI‐2. To request a non‐confidential data package or discuss a partnership concerning COTI‐2 please contact Michael Barr, Director of Business Development and Marketing at <a href="mailto:mbarr@criticaloutcome.com">mbarr@criticaloutcome.com.</a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">COTI is formed around a unique computational platform technology called CHEMSAS®, which allows for accelerated identification and optimization of targeted small molecules potentially effective in the treatment of human diseases for which current therapy is either lacking or ineffective. COTI is focused&nbsp; on preparing its lead anti cancer compound, COTI‐2, for an Investigational New Drug filing in the USA in 2011. In addition to COTI‐2, the company has a&nbsp; significant preclinical pipeline targeting large market opportunities such as: small cell lung and colorectal cancer, adult acute leukemia and other cancers,<br />multiple sclerosis, HIV integrase, and Alzheimer’s disease. For further information, visit<a href="http://www.criticaloutcome.com/"> www.criticaloutcome.com</a>.<br /><br /><strong>About TD2</strong><br /><br />TGen Drug Development (TD2), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), is a 501(c) 3 non‐profit organization. TD2 provides innovative services for oncology focused biopharmaceutical companies using a dedicated team of professionals with broad experience and understanding in drug development. TD2 is uniquely positioned to support the need for improved and accelerated development of new chemical entities (NCE's) for life‐threatening diseases. TD2 uses a unique combination of experience gained through its contract research organization business, and an integrated suite of proprietary and non‐proprietary tools, preclinical study execution, regulatory affairs assistance, clinical trial design and management, and drug development experts to successfully move therapeutics towards regulatory approval. TD2 is dedicated to reducing the risks and uncertainty inherent in the drug development process. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.td2.org">www.td2.org.</a><br /><br /><strong>For further information, please contact:</strong><br />Michael Barr<br />Director of Business Development and Marketing<br />519‐858‐5157<br /><a href="mailto:mbarr@criticaloutcome.com">mbarr@criticaloutcome.com</a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br />Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.</p> 536 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 05 May 2010 12:05:01 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/podcamp-london <p><strong><br />What is a PodCamp?</strong><br /><br />PodCamps are an open community for new and social media enthusiasts and professionals including bloggers, podcasters, social networkers, and anyone curious about new media to share and learn.</p><p>PodCamp isn't just about podcasting! If you're interested in blogging, social media, social networking, podcasting, video on the net, if you're a podsafe musician (or want to be), or just someone curious about new media, then please join us -- and bring a friend or colleague.</p> 533 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 04 May 2010 16:28:16 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/hst-countdown <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/Hourglass.jpg" alt="Hourglass" width="146" height="194" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" />We all know it's on its way, the new HST. We even started talking about it back in October in <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/how-you-can-prepare-harmonization-tax" target="_blank">this</a> blog post. Changing Ontario's current sales tax system, the HST (or harmonized sales tax) comes into place July 1, 2010. So what does this mean for you? </p><p>For starters, did you know there's a <a href="http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/consumers.html#may1" target="_blank">transition period</a> (launched May 1) that applies the new tax to pre-paid goods or services to be used after the HST comes into effect? Some exceptions are made for services or products to be used before <em>and</em> after the levy is in place, or on specific personal items like magazine subscriptions. </p><p>A great couple of webpages to start researching how the HST will affect your business can be found on the Canada Revenue Agency's <a href="http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/hrmnztn/menu-eng.html" target="_blank">website</a> or the Ministry of Revenue's <a href="http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/transition.html" target="_blank">site</a>. Ernst &amp; Young is also offering <a href="http://www.ey.com/CA/en/Services/Tax/Indirect-Tax/VAT---GST---Sales-tax/VAT-GST-Sales-Tax" target="_blank">online info</a> about the tax and even have a webcast series on the HST and how you can prepare for its changes.</p><p>Lastly, I'd recommend checking out <a href="http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/pdf/taxable.pdf" target="_blank">this handy chart</a> that outlines what's taxable under the new HST and what isn't. It's especially helpful for those of you who travel, to understand where there may be an increase in costs.</p> 532 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:53:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-ii-5 <div class="product-body">Topic: TBA<p>Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.<br /><br />Who should attend: Entrepreneurs in the technology sector and individuals who are primarily tasked with facilitating and fostering start-up businesses within organizations.<br /><br /></p> 451 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:44:34 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p-3 <div class="product-body"><p>Topic: TBA</p><p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p></div> 456 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:43:24 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-ii-4 <div class="product-body">Topic: TBA<p>Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.</p><p>Who should attend: Entrepreneurs in the technology sector and individuals who are primarily tasked with facilitating and fostering start-up businesses within organizations.</p> 450 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:42:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p-1 <div class="product-body"><p>Topic: TBA</p><p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p> 454 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:14:56 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/small-business-internship-program-sbip <p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/clip_image002.jpg" alt="SBIP" width="404" height="118" /></p><h4 style="text-align: center;">SMALL BUSINESS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (SBIP)</h4><p style="text-align: left;">In collaboration with Industry Canada, Community Futures Development Corporation of Middlesex County delivers the Small Business Internship Program that provides support to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses in Southwestern Ontario to help them develop information and communication technologies (ICT) projects to increase their productivity and competitiveness. The program offers financial support to businesses allowing them to hire a post secondary student under 30 years of age. <br /><br /><strong>Eligible beneficiary:</strong></p><ul><li>Private commercial sector, Canadian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs);</li><li>Desire to increase E-business and create employment opportunities;</li><li>Must be an incorporated for-profit business or a registered sole-proprietorship.</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Eligible activities:</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Eligible activities are those directly related to youth intern employment, and involve one or more of the following activities:</p><ul><li>Support&nbsp; E-business marketing and market research for the firm;</li><li>Improve client/customer support for the firm using E-business and/or ICT;</li><li>Enhance productivity of the firm using E-business and/or ICT; </li><li>Enhance visibility of the firm using E-business and/or ICT.</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Non-eligible activities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Projects aimed at supporting educational activities, conferences, workshops, exhibitions and promotional materials, magazines, guides, folders and training programs, are not eligible.</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Eligible costs:</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">This program offers financial assistance for the private sector SMEs.&nbsp; It subsidizes wage expenses for:</p><ul><li>Post-secondary student interns between the ages of 15 and 29;</li><li>For full-time employment of&nbsp; up to 420 hours;</li><li>75 % of wages and mandatory benefits.</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;">Applications to be forwarded to:<br />Community Futures Development Corporation of Middlesex County<br />22423 Jefferies Rd., Unit 6&nbsp;&nbsp; R. R. #5<br />Komoka, Ontario<br />N0L 1R0<br /><br /><strong>ALL PROJECTS MUST BE COMPLETED BETWEEN APRIL 1ST 2010 AND MARCH 31ST 2011</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Any questions or concerns regarding the application process for the Small Business Internship Program may be directed to:</p><p style="text-align: left;">519-641-6100 ext. 110, toll free 1-866-205-1188, fax 519-641-6288 or email ced@thebusinesshelpcentre.ca</p><p style="text-align: left;">Application Form and Guidelines may be found at <a href="http://www.thebusinesshelpcentre.ca/" target="_blank">www.thebusinesshelpcentre.ca</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><br /></p> 529 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:25:07 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/internetwork-london-presents-featured-speaker-kevin-weaver-chair-fanshawes-school-information-techno <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/members/May_10.jpg" alt="Fanshawe College May4th Banner" width="556" height="221" /></p> 518 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:37:21 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/southwest-economic-alliance-assembly-2010-builiding-better-southwestern-ontario <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://secure.swea.ca/conference.register.2.php" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/members/sweaassembly.jpg" alt="SWEA Assembly" width="583" height="97" /></a></p><p>It's time to register for SWEA Assembly 2010, scheduled for June 3-4 at the London Convention Centre.<br /><br />Co-hosted by the City of London and the County of Middlesex, the Assembly steering committee has put together an impressive line-up of keynote speakers: </p> 517 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:54:24 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-best-hr-p2p-managing-multigenerational-workforce <p><br />For the first time in history, four generations are participating in the workforce. Each generation has been shaped by different cultural events that influence their values and behaviours. And, each generation responds differently to management styles. Many managers struggle to bridge the differences in their workforce. To survive and excel in a competitive labour market, organizations must be able to recruit, retain and develop top talent from across all four generations. What can you do to engage a multigenerational workforce? </p><p>&nbsp;</p> 524 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:16:53 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/export-usa-webinar <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/members/Export%20USA%20Webinar_0.bmp" alt="Export USA Webinar" width="592" height="194" /></p><p><em><strong>Health IT - Everything you need to know about HIPAA and HITECH Information Privacy and Security in the U.S. <br /></strong></em></p> 523 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:21:44 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sanofi-aventis-biotalent-challenge-awards-dinner <p>Attend the SABC Awards Dinner and celebrate the achievements of this year's exceptional student participants.<br /><br />Register today for your ticket to the SABC Awards Dinner, taking place from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on April 16, 2010. Tickets are $30. Reserve your tickets before Wednesday, April 14!</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 512 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:29:36 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/southwestern-ontario-benefit-expansion-innovative-telecom-provider-distributel-communications <p>LONDON, April 6, 2010 – Distributel Communications Limited today announced the opening of a Business Services division in London, Ontario. Distributel will immediately be filling 5 sales positions with future plans to expand to 20 positions, including technical and support roles. The new division will focus on&nbsp; delivering innovative and affordable voice and Internet solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Southwestern Ontario.</p><p>Expansion has been a priority for Distributel’s Business Services division since early 2009. In addition to its existing Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal locations, the privately-held company launched new branch offices in Thunder Bay, Edmonton and Calgary last year. The company also released a number of new enterprise services in 2009, including SIP Trunking and Hosted PBX.</p><p>Jean-Pierre Gosselin, Vice-President Marketing and Business Services commented, "We are very excited about expanding our Business Services division into Ontario under the leadership of Linda Dawson, our new Director of Sales for Ontario. Linda and her team have an excellent reputation in our industry based on many years of success in sales and outstanding customer service."</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br />-30-</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Distributel</strong><br />Distributel Communications Limited has been providing innovative and affordable telecommunication solutions to Canadians and their businesses since 1988. Distributel’s extensive residential and business product portfolios include traditional and VoIP lines, DSL and cable Internet services, teleconferencing, long distance and much more. With more than 200,000 satisfied customers and counting, Distributel prides itself on its industry-leading commitment to customer service. For more information on how Distributel can help you stay connected and save money, visit http://www.distributel.ca.</p><p><br /><strong>Contacts</strong><br /><em><br />Sales</em><br />Linda Dawson<br />Director of Sales, Ontario Business Division<br />linda.dawson@distributel.ca<br /><br /><em>Media</em><br />Frédéric Allard<br />Senior Director of Marketing<br />frederic.allard@distributel.ca</p> 513 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:08:07 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/swo-it-security-summit-surveying-security-landscape <p>NCI invites you to be our guest for presentations by experts who will discuss strategies to help you meet the on-going challenges of the IT Security Landscape.&nbsp; Presenters are NCI experienced consultants. There will also be brief presentations from a few of our best-of-breed technology partners.</p> 511 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:06:27 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sanofi-aventis-biotalent-challenge-southwestern-ontario-regional-competition <p><strong>UPDATE: Would you like to attend the SABC Awards Dinner and celebrate the achievements of this year's exceptional student participants?</strong> </p><p>Register today for your ticket to the SABC Awards Dinner, taking place from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on April 16, 2010. Tickets are $30. Reserve your tickets before Wednesday, April 14! </p><p><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sanofi-aventis-biotalent-challenge-awards-dinner" target="_self">Click here to register.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr /><hr /><p>&nbsp;</p> 393 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:24:41 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/canada-30 <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 15.3pt; line-height: 115%; margin-right: 0in;">&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 15.3pt; line-height: 115%; margin-right: 0in;">&nbsp;</p> 500 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:35:24 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/oral-coti%E2%80%902-effective-against-aggressive-triple-negative-human-breast-cancer <p>London, Ontario (March 30, 2010): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT) announced positive test results today from a series of animal experiments carried out at a prominent Canadian cancer research facility with COTI‐2 as a single agent against an aggressive strain of triple negative human breast cancer (TNBC); MDA‐MB‐231‐luc.</p><p>The significance of this development is that TNBC is a difficult‐to‐treat cancer subtype that does not have an approved standard‐of‐care and does not respond to current hormone‐based and targeted therapies. TNBC is a very aggressive cancer, with higher rates of metastases and poorer survival rates than other breast cancer subtypes. In this particular study, animals were divided into three study groups: Group 1 (Control) animalsreceived vehicle only (no treatment), Group 2 (Pretreatment) animals received oral COTI‐2 (200 mg/kg) daily for 5 days prior to tumor implantation and daily for 5 days/week for the duration of the study and Group 3 (Conventional) group received oral COTI‐2 daily for 5 days/week once tumors had reached 100‐200 cubic mm starting on day 21 and for the remainder of the study. The following results provide strong supportive evidence for the continued evaluation of COTI‐2 for the treatment of breast cancer, including HER‐2/neu and ER/PR negative disease:<br /><br />- Control Group:<br />o Tumors grew quickly and reached maximum size by day 38 of the study.<br /><br />- Pretreatment Group:<br />o Marked tumor growth inhibition (78.0%, p&lt;0.001) compared to the Control Group at day 38 of the study.<br /><br />- Conventional Group:<br />o Significant tumor growth inhibition (56.8%, p&lt;0.005) compared to the Control Group at day 38 of the study (after only 13 doses of COTI‐2).</p><p>- None of the study groups had any evidence of metastatic disease spread using whole body fluorescent imaging.</p><p>- Tumor growth inhibition in the Pretreatment Group was significantly greater than in the Conventional Group (78.0% vs. 56.8%, p=0.01).</p><p>- Treatment with oral COTI‐2 as a single agent was well tolerated with no treatment deaths or observable toxicity over the duration of the study.</p><p><br />“We chose to study this particular model of human breast cancer because it exemplifies an aggressive form of the disease that accounts for about 20% of all breast cancers. Moreover, we wanted to explore recent scientific data indicating that the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway is activated in TNBC. We were pleased to see impressive efficacy shown in this study,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, President and CSO of COTI. “TNBC responds poorly to commonly used targeted therapies. There are high relapse rates following traditional therapies and as a result there is a clear unmet medical need. Drugs that we have<br />previously studied in combination with COTI‐2 like gemcitabine, doxorubicin and various taxols have demonstrated clear evidence of combination benefit and low toxicity in several other models of human cancers. Taken together these results are encouraging and support further evaluation of COTI‐2 in combination with other agents like taxols for the potential effective treatment of triple negative breast cancer,” said Dr. Danter. “We are delighted with these new scientific results which provide evidence to support the commercial development of COTI‐2 in breast cancer,” said Mr. Michael Cloutier, CEO of COTI. “We look forward to sharing this promising new data with parties who have expressed a licensing interest in COTI‐2.”</p><p><br /><strong>Notice to Readers</strong><br />Information contained in this press release may contain certain statements which constitute “forwardlooking statements” within the meaning of the&nbsp; Securities Act (Ontario) and applicable securities laws. For example, the statements “supportive evidence for the continued evaluation of COTI‐2 for the treatment of breast cancer” and “sharing this new data with parties who have expressed interest in a partnership related to COTI‐2” are forward‐looking&nbsp; statements. Forward‐looking statements, by their nature, are not guarantees of future performance and are based upon management’s current&nbsp; expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. COTI operates in a highly competitive environment that involves significant risks and uncertainties&nbsp; which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward‐looking statements. Management of COTI considers the&nbsp; assumptions on which these forward‐looking statements are based to be reasonable, but as a result of the many risk factors, cautions the reader that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward‐looking statements. Information in this press release should be considered&nbsp; accurate only as of the date of the release and may be superseded by more recent information disclosed in later press releases, filings with the securities regulatory authorities or otherwise.</p><p><strong><br />About COTI‐2</strong><br />COTI‐2 is a novel small molecule that acts by inhibition of Akt/PKB (Protein kinase B) phosphorylation that leads to caspase‐9 activation in cancer cells&nbsp; resulting in apoptosis or programmed cell death. COTI‐2 is easily synthesized and has good in vitro and in vivo efficacy against multiple cancers including&nbsp; small cell lung, non‐small cell lung, colon, brain, ovarian, endometrial, triple negative breast and pancreatic cancers. COTI‐2 test results show it to be highly effective as a single agent therapy and as a combination therapy in a number of animal models of human cancers. COTI‐2 differs from other cancer&nbsp; treatments in that other treatments involve the killing of all growing and dividing cells in the body resulting in significant toxic side effects while COTI‐2&nbsp; appears to target and destroy cancer cells only and has demonstrated low toxicity in normal human cells compared to human cancer cells. The combined scientific evidence indicates that COTI‐2 is an ideal agent for combination therapy with current standard agents for a number of cancers. COTI is currently&nbsp; seeking a licensing partner to develop COTI‐2. To request a non‐confidential data package or to discuss a partnership concerning COTI‐2 please contact Michael Barr, Director of Business Development and Marketing at mbarr@criticaloutcome.com.</p><p><br /><strong>About Triple Negative Breast Cancer</strong><br />According to the World Health Organization breast cancer affects over 1 million people worldwide. Around 20% of all breast cancer patients are ‘triple‐negative’, meaning that they are ER‐negative, PgRnegative and HER‐2‐negative. Breast cancer is generally diagnosed based upon the presence, or lack of, three receptors known to fuel most breast cancers: estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. The most&nbsp; successful treatments for breast cancer target these receptors. However, none of these receptors are found in women with triple negative breast cancer. Due to the lack of these receptors, these tumors do not respond well to receptor targeted treatments. Triple negative breast cancer can be particularly aggressive, and more likely to recur than other subtypes of breast cancer.</p><p><br /><strong>About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI</strong>)</p><p>COTI is formed around a unique computational platform technology called CHEMSAS®, which allows for accelerated identification and optimization of&nbsp; targeted small molecules potentially effective in the treatment of human diseases for which current therapy is either lacking or ineffective. COTI is focused&nbsp; on preparing COTI‐2 for an Investigational New Drug filing in the USA in 2011. Including COTI‐2, the company has a significant preclinical pipeline targeting large market opportunities such as: small cell lung and colorectal cancer, adult acute leukemia and other cancers, multiple sclerosis, HIV integrase, and&nbsp; Alzheimer’s disease. For further information, please visit the website at http://www.criticaloutcome.com.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><p>Michael Barr, Director of Business Development and Marketing<br />mbarr@criticaloutcome.com<br />519‐858‐5157</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.</em></p> 507 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:27:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/kpmg-taxwatch-webcast-compliance-matters-matter <p>With over 7,600 state and local taxing jurisdictions in the United States, compliance with sales tax obligations can be a very complex process. And, in these trying economic times, compliance, or rather the risks associated with non-compliance, can be even more critical as massive state budget shortfalls are leading to an increase in state audit activity.<br /><br />On this TaxWatch Webcast, partners and professionals from KPMG's State and Local Tax practice will address some of the common compliance issues facing taxpayers including:<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Registration 506 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:22:11 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/canada-gains-business-cost-advantage-over-us-%E2%80%93-kpmg <p><br />(Toronto, ON – March 30, 2010) – Canada’s cost competitiveness as a business location has not been adversely affected by the lingering effects of the recession in the United States, according to KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives 2010 study, which compares business costs in 10 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The results show that Canada now holds a 5 percent business cost advantage over the United States—an improvement over the virtual break-even position reported in the previous edition of the biennial study, last released in 2008.<br /><br />The slight easing in the Canada-US exchange rate over the last 2 years has helped Canadian competitiveness. A variety of tax cuts and reforms that have been implemented, or are in the process of being implemented, by both the federal and provincial governments, are also assisting the cost competitiveness of Canada for global business. Indeed, business taxes are now lower in Canada than in any of the other G7 countries.<br /><br />Competitive Alternatives examines business competitiveness in 112 cities in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The study measures 26 significant cost components that are most likely to vary by location, including labour, taxes, real estate, and utilities, as they apply to 17 business operations over a 10-year planning horizon, as well as a range of non-cost competitiveness factors.<br /><br />Competitive Alternatives 2010 compares business costs among a group of 41 large international cities, all with populations in excess of 2 million. Canada’s major cities fare well in this comparison, with Montreal (3rd among 41 cities), Vancouver (5th), and Toronto (6th) ranking ahead of all major US cities studied in terms of affordable business costs. Indeed, Manchester, England (4th), was the only other G7 city to match the rankings of the Canadian cities.<br /><br />The results were determined using recent exchange rates with the Canadian dollar valued at USD$0.943 (CAD$1.06 per USD), down from parity in 2008. “With the Canadian dollar at USD$0.94, it is very positive for Canada to demonstrate this cost advantage over the United States,” says Simon Harding, Associate Partner in KPMG’s Advisory Services practice and head of its Strategic &amp; Commercial Intelligence practice. “Ten years ago, we estimated that the break-even exchange rate for the two countries was about USD$0.80, yet a number of structural changes through the 2000s have allowed Canada to maintain a cost advantage over the US, even in this high-dollar environment.” However, Harding believes that Canada cannot rest on its laurels. “It must continue to present a clear value proposition to businesses in other areas in order to maintain its attractiveness for international firms,” he says.<br /><br />&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>Comparison of Cost Indices among Featured Canadian Cities </strong></p><table border="0"><tbody><tr><td><strong>City</strong></td><td><strong>&nbsp;2010 Rank</strong></td><td><strong>&nbsp;2010 Cost Index</strong></td><td><strong>&nbsp;2008 Rank</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Sherbrooke, QC</td><td>1</td><td>91.2</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Moncton, NB</td><td>2</td><td>91.3</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Fredericton, NB</td><td>3</td><td>91.8</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Quebec City, QC</td><td>4</td><td>92.4</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Halifax, NS</td><td>5</td><td>93.3</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>Charlottetown, PEI</td><td>6</td><td>93.8</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>St. John’s, NL</td><td>7</td><td>93.8</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td>Winnipeg, MB</td><td>8</td><td>93.9</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>Saskatoon, SK</td><td>9</td><td>94.0</td><td>7<br /></td></tr><tr><td>Montreal, QC</td><td>10</td><td>94.2</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Prince George, BC</td><td>11</td><td>94.3</td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td>St. Catharines-Niagara, ON</td><td>12</td><td>94.7</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>Vancouver, BC</td><td>13</td><td>94.9</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>Edmonton, AB</td><td>14</td><td>95.7</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>Toronto, ON</td><td>15</td><td>95.8</td><td>14</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Ranks shown in this table are among this group of 15 Canadian cities featured in both the 2008 and 2010 editions of Competitive Alternatives. Business costs are expressed as an index, with the United States being assigned the baseline index of 100.0. A cost index less than 100 indicates lower costs than the US. A cost index greater than 100 indicates higher costs than the US. For example, an index number of 95.0 represents a 5.0 percent cost advantage relative to the US.</p><p>(Source: Competitive Alternatives 2010, KPMG)<br /><br />Among all Canadian cities examined, Sherbrooke and Moncton continue to be the cost leaders, both with business costs more than 8.5 percent below the US study baseline. Despite the slowdown in the oil patch, the resource-led western boom of recent years has reshaped the map in terms of business costs across Canada. Since 2008, Winnipeg has moved ahead of Saskatoon in terms of offering lower business costs, while business costs in Edmonton are now higher than in Vancouver and almost on par with Toronto.<br /><br /><strong>Canada and the International Comparison</strong><br />Mexico ranks first among the countries studied, with business costs 18.2 percent lower than in the United States. This rating reflects Mexico's status as the only emerging industrial country included in Competitive Alternatives 2010. <br />Canada and the Netherlands are the cost leaders among the nine established industrialized countries examined, with business costs 5.0 and 3.5 percent below the US, respectively. </p><p>Australia, the United Kingdom, and France rank fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively. Costs in Australia are 2.2 percent below the US baseline, while costs in the UK and France are very closely matched, at 1.8 and 1.7 percent below the US, respectively. Costs in Italy are virtually equivalent to the study baseline, the United States. Germany and Japan have the highest cost structures among the 10 countries examined, with costs 2.5 and 7.4 percent (respectively) higher than the US.<br /><br />Rankings for most countries are generally consistent between 2008 and 2010. The two exceptions are the Netherlands, which has seen a relative improvement in its ranking, and the United States, which has seen a relative decline. These changes are due in part to the shift in study focus for the 2010 edition of Competitive Alternatives, to base the national comparisons on business costs for the largest cities in each country, rather than the mix of different sized cities compared in previous editions. This change has improved the national relative ranking of the Netherlands, due to its relatively homogeneous nation-wide cost structures, while worsening the relative ranking of the United States, which sees much greater variation in costs between its largest cities and smaller regional ones.<br /><br /><strong>Other Competitiveness Factors</strong><br />Government responses to the recent economic downturn are also playing a key role in shaping national business environments, in both the short and long terms. Countries where governments have responded most strongly with stimulus spending—Australia, Japan, and the US—are seeing more short-term stimulus activity for business. However, stimulus spending comes at the cost of deficits, and large deficits may result in increased corporate tax burdens in the longer term.</p><p style="text-align: left;">"What stands out in the 2010 survey is how strong Canada’s position is globally as economic recovery starts to set in," said Glenn Mair, Director, MMK Consulting, and one of the study authors in association with KPMG. "Canada has pulled its weight in terms of contributing to the global stimulus response to the economic crisis, ranking fifth among nine countries in terms of relative stimulus spending. However, this has been achieved while maintaining a reasonable long-term government debt outlook—with Canada expected to rank first among the G7 in 2014 in terms of low government debt. This helps Canadian businesses now with direct stimulus spending and, in the future, with lower risk of tax hikes, than in countries where government debt is much higher."</p><p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;">-30- </p><p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>About Competitive Alternatives</strong><br />KPMG's 2010 Competitive Alternatives study provides an independent comparison of international business location costs in 112 cities in 10 countries around the world. The study enables businesses executives to take a quick initial scan of how business costs compare among a variety of cities in leading countries. It also assists KPMG professionals and economic developers in their work with businesses considering relocation, and enables policy makers to help determine the impact of a proposed tax and/or incentive policy change on the cost competitiveness of their jurisdictions.<br /><br />To access the full report, please visit http://www.competitivealternatives.com. <br /><br />The full ranking of 41 major international cities referenced in this press release is available at www.competitivealternatives.com/new/cities.aspx.<br /><br />Exchange rates per USD used in the Competitive Alternatives 2010 study are as follows: AUD $1.10, CAD $1.06, €0.68, GBP £0.61, JPY ¥89.86, and MXP $13.07.<br /><br /><strong>About KPMG </strong><br />KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (kpmg.ca), a Canadian limited liability partnership established under the laws of Ontario, is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”). KPMG International’s member firms have 140,000 professionals, including more than 7,900 partners, in 146 countries.<br /><br />The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity, and describes itself as such.<br /><br />For further information, please contact:<br /><br />Julie Bannerjea<br />Head of Media Relations<br />KPMG<br />416-777-3243<br />jbannerjea@kpmg.ca<br /><br />Mark Klein<br />Manager, Media Relations<br />KPMG<br />416-777-3895<br />mklein3@kpmg.ca<br /><br /></p> 505 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:49:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/executive-development-space-engaged-employees-boost-profit <p><strong><br />Employee engagement raises results.</strong><br /><br /><em>Who Should Attend?</em> CEOs, Presidents, C-Suite Executives<br /><br /><em>Who Could Attend?</em> Departmental Heads, HR Practitioners and Project Leaders / Managers<br /> 504 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:37:23 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/update-gearing-growth-tom-jenkins-keynote <p>We're a couple hours into the first <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/gearing-growth-regional-conference-strategies-business-growth" target="_blank">Gearing up for Growth</a>, a full-day conference on strategies for business growth. We don't want to leave you hanging, so here's Tom Jenkins' PowerPoint presentation on digital media in Canada.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div id="__ss_3594633" style="width: 425px;"><strong style="display:block;margin:12px 0 4px"><a title="Gearing Up For Growth London March 30 2010" href="http://www.slideshare.net/techalliance/gearing-up-for-growth-london-march-30-2010">Gearing Up For Growth London March 30 2010</a></strong><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="355" src="http://static.slidesharecdn.com/swf/ssplayer2.swf?doc=gearingupforgrowthlondonmarch302010-100330094518-phpapp01&amp;stripped_title=gearing-up-for-growth-london-march-30-2010" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><div style="padding:5px 0 12px">View more <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/">presentations</a> from <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/techalliance">TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario</a>.</div></div><p><br />Keep an eye out for us on twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/techalliance" target="_blank">@techalliance</a>) and follow along for updates throughout the day. Hashtags mark our tweets so they're easy to find: #GuG10</p> 503 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:05:15 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/community-bbq-celebration <p>This event follows our annual BIOlympics and commemorates London Biotech Week and our region’s capacity for biotech discovery. The BBQ brings together community members from across the city including business, research, civic, and educational leaders for a celebration of innovation!&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />Special thanks to our BBQ Partner</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09_LBW_BBQ_Sponsor_NewWeb.jpg" alt="BBQ Partner Pineridge BBQ Co" width="300" height="300" />&nbsp;</p> 13 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:24:59 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/want-see-who-won-venture-london-2009-2010 <p>On March 2, <a href="http://www.venturelondon.ca/" target="_blank">Venture London</a>, the city’s premier business plan competition, announced the winners of more than $45,000 in cash and business-acceleration prizes at its awards presentation last night. The competition, established to encourage entrepreneurialism, recognizes new and proposed London-based businesses that have proven growth potential, marketability, profitability, viability and impact on the London economy.<br />&nbsp;<br />The winner in the existing business (under two years) category, winning the grand prize of $30,000 in cash and business acceleration prizes, is Advisor Briefcase (Lifelines Financial Planning), a software development company, founded by Robert McCarter.<br /><br />In the proposed business category, winning the grand prize of $18,000 in cash and prizes, is ENT Simulation Technologies Inc., founded by Dr. Hanif Ladak, Dr. Sumit Agrawal, and Jaipreet&nbsp; Bindra.&nbsp; The remaining finalists – The Ant Firm Inc., Green Energy Dynamics Corp., Gaming Union and London Documents – each received $500 honorariums.</p><p><a href="http://bizzmail.com/VPL/2010Winners/bizzmail.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to watch the latest bizzmail featuring the Venture London winners!</p> 502 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:08:47 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sred-tax-workshop <p><strong>THIS SESSION IS FULL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN ATTENDING THE SR&amp;ED WORKSHOP.</strong> </p><p>To be put on a waiting list, please email sarah.currie@techalliance.ca your name, organization and contact information. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr /><p>&nbsp;</p> 436 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:05:00 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/gearing-growth-breakfast-only <p><br />As part of the full-day <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/gearing-growth-regional-conference-strategies-business-growth" target="_blank">"Gearing up for Growth" conference</a>, this Power Breakfast features a keynote from Tom Jenkins, CSO and chairman of Open Text Corp., one of the world's fastest-growing companies. Jenkins will share his success story and why this region, and Canada as a whole, is positioned to become a global leader in the realm of digital media.</p> 490 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:02:28 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/tech-talent-attract-select-and-retain-seminar <p><em>As part of <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/london-tech-week-2010-complete-line" target="_blank">London Tech Week 2010</a>, this tech talent seminar will give you a blueprint for winning <strong>your</strong> battle for top talent.</em></p> 438 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:54:02 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/2010-canadian-association-science-centres%E2%80%99-conference <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/untitled.bmp" alt="CASC 2010 Event image" width="245" height="359" style="margin: 6px 10px; float: left;" /></p><p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> 497 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:57:42 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/words-change-minds <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><br /></strong></p> 486 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:40:04 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-invited-present-data-coti-2-us-oncology-summit <p><strong>Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. invited to present data on COTI-2 at US Oncology Summit</strong></p><p>London, Ontario (March 23, 2010): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT) is pleased to announce that it has accepted an invitation from US Oncology to present at the US Oncology Translational Oncology Program (TOP) Science Summit in Houston, Texas, on March 27, 2010.&nbsp;</p><p> The TOP science summit is a collaborative forum of scientific and academic thought leaders in early phase oncology research who assemble at this annual event to discuss new trends in oncology drug development and learn about promising investigational cancer compounds entering development. The US Oncology Research TOP Committee and key representatives from US Oncology’s clinical research organization (CRO) US Oncology Clinical Development will be in attendance. This includes a group of 30 investigators that lead cancer research in community practice research sites across the United States.&nbsp; This summit will facilitate detailed feedback and networking opportunities for COTI regarding the development strategies for its promising drug candidate COTI‐2. </p><p>“The US Oncology Research team has recognized the importance of engaging in cutting edge research in order to obtain new therapies for our patients as early as possible in the drug development process,” said Dr. Steve Jones, Medical Director of US Oncology Research, a wholly owned subsidiary of US Oncology, Inc. “We are delighted to have Dr. Wayne Danter present the COTI‐2 data package, as it represents a promising new treatment for many patients.” </p><p>The opportunity to present at this exclusive event was a result of the evolving working relationship between COTI and Daniel Von Hoff, M.D., Physician‐In‐Chief of the Phoenix‐based, non‐profit Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), and Chief Scientific Officer for US Oncology. It was announced on Jan. 12, 2010, that Dr. Von Hoff and TGen Drug Development (TD2), a TGen subsidiary, would lead efforts to obtain approval for clinical trials of COTI‐2.</p><p>"I am delighted that the COTI team will be briefing US Oncology on COTI‐2, an interesting new agent with what appears to be a highly desirable mechanism of action,” said Dr. Von Hoff. "I am confident that the insights gained from the US Oncology team will help direct the clinical path for COTI‐2.” </p><p>Dr. Wayne Danter, President and Chief Scientific Officer of COTI, said, “It is with great pleasure that I have accepted Dr. Von Hoff’s invitation to attend this important event in the oncology community and I look forward to receiving insight for the development plan of COTI‐2 from this highly qualified audience. It is my sincere belief that participation in this summit will provide value to COTI.”</p><p>Mr. Michael Cloutier, Chief Executive Officer of COTI, said, “We are delighted to have been given the opportunity by Dr. Von Hoff to increase COTI‐2’s profile in the oncology community.”</p><p><strong>About COTI‐2</strong></p><p>COTI‐2 is a novel small molecule that acts by inhibition of Akt/PKB (Protein kinase B) phosphorylation that leads to caspase‐9 activation in cancer cells resulting in apoptosis or programmed cell death. COTI‐2 is easily synthesized and has good in vitro and in vivo efficacy against multiple cancers including small cell lung, non‐small cell lung, colon, brain, ovarian, endometrial and pancreatic cancers. COTI‐2 test results show it to be highly effective as a single agent therapy and as a combination therapy in a number of animal models of human cancers. COTI‐2 differs from other cancer treatments in that other treatments involve the killing of all growing and dividing cells in the body resulting in significant toxic side effects while COTI‐2 appears to target and destroy cancer cells only and has demonstrated low toxicity in normal human cells compared to human cancer cells. The combined scientific evidence indicates that COTI‐2 is an ideal agent for combination therapy with current standard agents for a number of cancers. COTI is currently evaluating partners to share in the risk/reward of development via a licensing agreement for COTI‐2. To request a non‐confidential data package or discuss a partnership concerning COTI‐2 please contact Michael Barr, Director of Business Development and Marketing at mbarr@criticaloutcome.com.</p><p><strong>About US Oncology and Translational Oncology Program (TOP)</strong></p><p>US Oncology, Inc. is the leading oncology services company uniting the nation’s largest cancer treatment and research network to expand patient access to high‐quality, cost‐effective cancer care and advance the science of cancer care. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, US Oncology provides a broad range of solutions to community oncologists, patients, payers, and the medical industry across all phases of the cancer care research and delivery system, and deploys innovation, technology, research and the use of evidence‐based medicine and shared best practices to improve patient outcomes and offer a better patient experience. US Oncology has played a fundamental role in the development of 39 cancer therapies approved by the FDA. The TOP is designed to address the special challenges of Phase I clinical trials, including increased safety concerns and more complex trial designs. TOP represents US Oncology’s goal to take a leadership role in advancing new cancer therapies and providing an opportunity for network physicians and nurses to work with new agents early in the development process. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.</p><p><strong>About TD2</strong></p><p>TGen Drug Development (TD2), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), is a 501(c) 3 non‐profit organization. TD2 provides innovative services for oncologyfocused biopharmaceutical companies using a dedicated team of professionals with broad experience and understanding in drug development. TD2 is uniquely positioned to support the need for improved and accelerated development of new chemical entities (NCE's) for life‐threatening diseases. TD2 uses a unique combination of experience gained through its contract research organization business, and an integrated suite of proprietary and non‐proprietary tools, preclinical study execution, regulatory affairs assistance, clinical trial design and management, and drug development experts to successfully move therapeutics towards regulatory approval. TD2 is dedicated to reducing the risks and uncertainty inherent in the drug development process. </p><p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.td2.org/" target="_blank">www.td2.org.</a><br /><strong><br />About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)</strong><br />COTI is formed around a unique computational platform technology called CHEMSAS®, which allows for accelerated identification and optimization of targeted small molecules potentially effective in the treatment of human diseases for which current therapy is either lacking or ineffective. COTI is focused on preparing COTI‐2 for an Investigational New Drug filing in the USA in 2011. Including COTI‐2, the company has a significant preclinical pipeline targeting large market opportunities such as: small cell lung and colorectal cancer, adult acute leukemia and other cancers, multiple sclerosis, HIV integrase, and Alzheimer’s disease. </p><p>For further information, visit <a href="http://www.criticaloutcome.com/" target="_blank">www.criticaloutcome.com.</a></p><p><strong>For further information, please contact:</strong></p><p><strong>Media Contacts:</strong><br />Michael Barr <br />Director of Business Development and Marketing<br />COTI <br />519‐858‐5157 <br />mbarr@criticaloutcome.com </p><p>Jennifer Horspool <br />Director Corporate Communications<br />US Oncology<br />281-863-6739<br />Jennifer.Horspool@usoncology.com</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 499 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:46:51 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/what-does-your-canada-look-2017-live-canada-150-webcast <p>Join us for a live web discussion with some of Canada’s leading thinkers and doers about the biggest issues facing our country.</p><p>Coffee and refreshments will be&nbsp; provided.</p><p><strong>Agenda </strong></p> 498 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:16:13 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/venture-4-change-summit-people-powerful-minds <p>Ben &amp; Jerry’s has paved the way for business as a tool for social change and Jerry will tell us how they did it. His talk will be a tribute to innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit, full of anecdotes and the radical business philosophy that is at the heart of Ben &amp; Jerry’s.</p><p>Build your venture for change, and build a movement. Come to learn, be inspired, and share fresh ideas. Meet like-minded social entrepreneurs and innovators, and join in a conversation on the power of people with solutions to some of our most pressing social and environmental problems.</p> 491 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:23:26 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-key-elements-successful-business-plan <p><br /><strong>When was the last time you looked at your business plan? Are you considering new investment or funding? Want to launch your own company? Then this Breakfast Club is for you!<br /></strong></p> 484 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:01:55 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/what-does-your-canada-look-2017 <p>Policy Roundtable: Creating Green and High Tech Jobs in a Changing Economy</p><p>How can Canada and London combine job creation with environmental sustainability? Join the roundtable policy discussion and share your ideas for a stonger economy.</p><p>Moderated by: Peter White from the London Economic Development Corporation</p><p><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/C150policy%20roundtable.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> for event flyer </p> 482 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:11:55 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneurial-spirit-recognized-venture-london-business-competition-awards <p>LONDON, ON -- Venture London, the city’s premier business plan competition, announced the winners of more than $45,000 in cash and business-acceleration prizes at its awards presentation last night. The competition, established to encourage entrepreneurialism, recognizes new and proposed London-based businesses that have proven growth potential, marketability, profitability, viability and impact on the London economy.<br />&nbsp;<br />The winner in the existing business (under two years) category, winning the grand prize of $30,000 in cash and business acceleration prizes, is Advisor Briefcase (Lifelines Financial Planning), a software development company, founded by Robert McCarter. <br /><br />In the proposed business category, winning the grand prize of $18,000 in cash and prizes, is ENT Simulation Technologies Inc., founded by Dr. Hanif Ladak, Dr. Sumit Agrawal, and Jaipreet&nbsp; Bindra.&nbsp; The remaining finalists – The Ant Firm Inc., Green Energy Dynamics Corp., Gaming Union and London Documents – each received $500 honorariums. </p><p>“The competition has been an excellent opportunity to re-examine my original goals and refocus on the most important aspects of my business to ensure that it will continue to grow and be successful,” says Robert McCarter, founder of Advisor Briefcase.&nbsp; <br /><br />Jaipreet Bindra, member of the ENT Simulation Technologies team says, "Participating in Venture London has been instrumental in helping us achieve both our entrepreneurial and broader business goals. Through the workshops and judging process offered by Venture London, our team revised the business plan so that we have a better going-forward strategy and achieve our targets faster.”</p><p>A record 38 business plans were submitted to this year's Venture London competition. The 2010 applicants represent a broad range of business ideation from fields including gaming, recycling, financial services, and document management.<br />“The opportunity to review the plans for three very different proposed businesses was indeed a privilege,” explains Tania Goodine, Vice President - Brand at Libro Financial Group.&nbsp; “The quality of research and thorough planning undertaken for each submission was truly impressive.&nbsp; Based on what I saw, London has tremendous entrepreneurial talent across a broad range of industries, both key ingredients that will continue to strengthen the economy in our region.”</p><p><br /><strong>Venture London Business Competition </strong><br />The four-month, two-round Venture London business competition helps entrepreneurs and new businesses in London transform their business idea from a rough concept into a sound business plan. Supported by workshops and shaped by feedback from judges, entrepreneurs are exposed to a business development process that reinforces the notion that a solid business foundation is necessary to commercialize a great idea. <br />Venture London represents the collective effort of the London Economic Development Corporation, Small Business Centre, The Stiller Centre and TechAlliance. Gold sponsors include, Lovers AtWork, bizzmail, Lashbrook Marketing &amp; Public Relations, and the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade.</p><p><br /><strong>About the Winners and Finalists </strong><br /><em>Proposed Business Category:</em></p><ul><li>ENT Simulation Technologies Inc. (Winner): has developed one of the first computer-based training simulators for ear surgery. The simulator enables medial students and residents to practice diagnosis and surgery on a virtual, 3-Dimentional ear with realistic imaging and feedback.&nbsp; </li></ul><ul><li>The Ant Firm Inc.: is a quality assurance company providing testing services to developers and publishers of video games.</li></ul><ul><li>London Documents: facilitates the transfer of hard copy files into electronic formats for storage and easy retrieval, allowing businesses to retrieve, archive, distribute, track and audit documents in an electronic format. </li></ul><p><br /><em>Existing Business Category:</em></p><ul><li>Advisor Briefcase (Lifelines Financial Planning) (Winner): has developed an interactive financial planning software tool for financial advisors. The software allows advisors to drag-and-drop information about major life events into the software which immediately provides visual results. </li></ul><ul><li>Green Energy Dynamics Corp.: a fluorescent lamp recycling company that operates Canada’s first and only courier-based fluorescent lamp recycling service. </li></ul><ul><li>Gaming Union: offers the latest news and reviews on video games to the video game world. The online website also interviews some of the biggest names in the video game industry. </li></ul><p><br /><strong>For more information about Venture London, please visit http://www.venturelondon.ca </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br />-30-</p> 479 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:00:50 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/internal-external-explanations-start-outcomes <p>The Fundamental Attribution Error is a thought-driven bias that social psychologists use to describe the tendency for people to overemphasize character-based explanations for observed behaviour while underemphasizing situational or contextual explanations. So, for example, we have a tendency to think that successful or unsuccessful people or organizations have done so as a result of their own ideas and actions – as opposed to the fact they might’ve just been in the right (or wrong) place at that particular time. </p><p>What I want to explore in this post is the role that the Fundamental Attribution Error plays in the start-up process. How much does an entrepreneur’s idea really matter? Do explanations that focus primarily on the internal capabilities or actions of a firm explain success? Or is success more a matter of aligning a business’s objectives and resources with long-term trends in areas such as demographics, economics, sociology, politics, and technology?</p><p>Although somewhat anecdotal, I feel comfortable saying that entrepreneurs often underestimate the significance of the external context in which their idea or business exists.&nbsp; Many entrepreneurs seem to think about their business as if it existed in a vacuum: “It’s our technology!”&nbsp; “It’s our management team!”&nbsp; “It’s our execution!” To be sure, these are all very important considerations, and entrepreneurs would be foolish to ignore them; my point is that you can have the best technology, the best management team, and the best ability to execute, but if you’re selling horse-drawn carriages when people want cars, it doesn’t matter how good you are – you misread the external environment.&nbsp; </p><p>The clever entrepreneur says “my [insert internal explanation here – technology, human resources, operational excellence, etc.] is the source of my competitive advantage.” The wise entrepreneur says “my competitive advantage is a function of the alignment of my internal capabilities, objectives, and a lucid understanding of external environment in which I do business.”&nbsp; </p><p>At the end of the day, it’s probably not completely internal or completely external factors that dictate the success of a start-up.&nbsp; Surely, there are examples of firms doing well in terrible industries, and terrible firms doing well in great industries. But the fact that so few entrepreneurs (and investors) seem to pay attention to the true structural attractiveness of an industry prior to investing in it is why I believe so many start-ups struggle. Spending the time to understand and align your business with demographics, politics, economics, and social and technological trends is well worth it and will probably keep you from making potentially expensive mistakes.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p> 477 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:02:29 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/discovery-2010 <p>This spring, experience the Ontario of tomorrow at <a href="http://www.ocediscovery.com/" target="_blank">Discovery 2010</a>, Canada's largest innovation and commercialization event. Connect with bright minds, bold voices and thought leaders. Forge new partnerships that create healthy communities, a clean environment and economic prosperity in Ontario. <a href="http://www.ocediscovery.com/register2010.aspx" target="_blank">Register now</a> to save on attendee and exhibitor fees.</p> 476 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:02:59 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/are-you-ready-face-dragons-dragons-den-auditions <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Do you have a hot new invention or the next million-dollar idea? Think you have the money-making chops to take on the savviest business tycoons in the country? Then Dragons’ Den wants to hear from you!</strong></p><p><br />The DRAGONS’ DEN production team will be in London scouting for Season Six of the hit series on CBC Television. The show gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy Canadian moguls for the chance to earn real cash and real investment – from the Dragons' own pockets!</p> 472 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:28:28 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-your-business-and-transformed-media-landscape <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Join us on March 10th as Jeff Sage, Fanshawe College’s Marketing Manager and Marketing Consultant and Partner at sageComm, takes us through a tour of the transformed media landscape and the importance of social media to your bottom line, including some practical dos and don'ts of marketing your company via the latest channels.<br /><br />Please note this free event is for members only. Register <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-your-business-and-transformed-media-landscape#register" target="_self">here</a>.</strong></p> 468 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:31:00 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/2010-federal-budget-highlights-webcast <p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 2010 federal budget will be presented on March 4, 2010, and KPMG invites you to attend a post-budget webcast that same day to quickly find out how tax changes in the budget may affect you and your business.<br /><br />Senior KPMG Tax professionals will share their first impressions and insights on the budget’s tax changes shortly after they are released from the government’s advance briefing lock-up in Ottawa. The webcast will also feature two keynote speakers:</p> 467 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:56:10 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/disappearance-early-stage-and-start-rd-performing-firms <p>Since the launch of the National Innovation Strategy in January 2001, there has been much attention given to commercialization of University Research. Little attention has been given to the success of R&amp;D intensive commercial enterprises and why their collective performance is poor by international comparison. One aspect of this is the disappearance of start-up and early stage firms. This study has focused on these firms. 466 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:19:26 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/human-resources-p2p <p>The HR P2P is designed to provide an opportunity to share best practices among individuals responsibile for providing both strategic and tactical Human Resource Management. Topics reflect issues associated with finding, retaining, and developing talent in a rapidly evolving marketplace.</p><p>Who should attend: Human Resources Director / Manager / Coordinators </p><p>Member Co-Champions:<a class="spamspan" href="mailto:jmerner@ztr.com"> Joanne Merner</a>, ZTR Control Systems and <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:dward@startech.com">Deborah Ward</a>, Startech.com</p> 464 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:51:05 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/calibrating-your-moral-compass-21st-century-high-level-design <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Calibrating your Moral Compass for the 21st Century: High Level Design</strong></p> 463 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:42:06 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/wind-water-and-sun-renewable-technologies-conference <p>As a follow up to the 2009 Economic Summit, the LEDC is pleased to be hosting the inaugural Wind, Water and Sun conference in partnership with London Hydro and Miller Thomson LLP to advance discussions regarding London’s Renewable Technology opportunities. Further details coming soon.</p><p><a href="http://www.ledc.com/WWS/" target="_blank"><strong>To register, click here.</strong></a></p> 388 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:04:38 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p-0 <p>Topic: TBA</p><p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs</p><p>To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p><div id="tabs-wrapper" class="clear-block"> </div> 453 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:53:32 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-ii-3 <p>Topic: TBA</p><p>Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.<br /><br />Who should attend: Entrepreneurs in the technology sector and individuals who are primarily tasked with facilitating and fostering start-up businesses within organizations.<br /><strong></strong></p> 449 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:52:14 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-ii-2 <p>Topic: TBA</p><p>Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.<br /><br />Who should attend: Entrepreneurs in the technology sector and individuals who are primarily tasked with facilitating and fostering start-up businesses within organizations.</p> 441 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:48:25 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p-2 <div class="product-body"><p>Topic: TBA</p><p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or <a class="spamspan" href="mailto:sarah.currie@techalliance.ca">sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</a></p></div> 455 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:24:00 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/internetwork-london-0 <p>InterNetwork London was created to foster the growing community of technology related professionals in London. These monthly speaking events are organized to provide a dynamic networking environment where entrepreneurs and professionals can connect with service providers and venture resources to cultivate ideas, help bring projects to life, and generally share business experiences.</p><p>Events are free to attendees and each month feature's a special presentation from a local business leader.</p><p>For March 2010, Ian Campbell, founder of iCONECT, will serve as the event speaker.</p> 448 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:18:09 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/finance-p2p-1 <p><em><strong><br />Topic: "M&amp;A/Financing State of the Union"</strong></em></p><p>In the arena of finance, the rules are constantly changing, requiring today's financial managers to explore the latest ideas and concepts, gain new perspectives on traditional business practices, and obtain hands-on experience with the most current tools to help their organizations gain an advantage. </p> 94 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:26:42 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/venture-londons-2010-finalists-announced <p>LONDON, ONTARIO, 4 February 2010 –Finalists of the 2010 Venture London Business Competition were announced this morning. Three finalists in each category have been selected. Proposed Business Category: ENT Simulation Technologies Inc., The Ant Firm Inc., and London Documents. Existing Business Category: Lifelines Financial Planning, Green Energy Dynamics Corp., and Gaming Union. </p><p>The winners will be announced at an awards celebration on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. “We are impressed with the 38 business plans that were submitted and pleased to have had the opportunity to work with many promising entrepreneurs throughout the application and education phase of the competition,” says Nancy Kopriva, Chair of the Venture London steering committee. “Our committee is looking forward to the final judges’ decisions and thank those who participated.”</p><p>Venture London is the city’s premier business competition, helping foster entrepreneurship in the London area. The competition features over $45,000 in cash, prizes and business acceleration services to be won. The business plan competition represents the collective effort of the London Economic Development Corporation, Small Business Centre, The Stiller Centre and TechAlliance. Gold sponsors include, Lovers AtWork, bizzmail, Lashbrook Marketing &amp; Public<br />Relations, and the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. </p><p>For more information about Venture London, visit http://www.venturelondon.ca</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br />-30-</p><p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Media Contacts:</strong><br />Julie McDonald, Communications Coordinator<br />Lashbrook Marketing &amp; Public Relations<br />519.850.0115<br />julie@lashbrook.ca</p><p style="text-align: left;">Nancy Kopriva, Manager, Projects &amp; Business Development Services<br />Small Business Centre<br />519-659-2882 ext. 234<br />nkopriva@sbcentre.ca</p> 447 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:32:00 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ilookabout-ranked-sixth-diversified-industries-category-2010-tsx-venture-50 <p>LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>iLOOKABOUT Ranked Sixth in the Diversified Industries Category of the 2010 TSX Venture 50</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">iLOOKABOUT Corp. (TSX VENTURE:ILA) ("iLOOKABOUT" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its selection as a 2010 TSX Venture 50 company by the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV").</p><p style="text-align: left;">The TSX Venture 50 is a ranking of strong performers listed on the TSXV and are considered, by the TSXV, to be the rising stars of Canada's public markets. The 2010 TSX Venture 50 is comprised of 10 companies from each of five industry sectors - Clean Technology, Diversified Industries, Mining, Oil &amp; Gas and Technology/Life Sciences. iLOOKABOUT ranked sixth in the Diversified Industries sector.<br /><br />The rankings were based on four equally weighted criteria: return on investment, trading activity, analyst coverage and market capitalization growth.<br /><br />"Our company is honoured by the selection and humbled by the responsibility that this recognition brings to our company," stated Jeff Young, President and CEO. "It's a testament to the accomplishments of everyone at iLOOKABOUT and to the belief in our vision of a global visual intelligence company in the location-based services industry, shared by employees and investors. It is our intent to re-earn this recognition every day by building value in our company."<br /><br />"On behalf of our Board of Directors, I thank our shareholders, those who have been with us since we launched this enterprise and those who have joined us in the past twenty-four months, in building iLOOKABOUT into a leading company with global scale and ambition," said John Drake, Chairman of the Board. "We thank the TSXV for the recognition of the value and velocity of our company."<br /><br />iLOOKABOUT and the 2010 TSX Venture 50 companies will be honoured at an event on March 30, 2010 at the TMX Broadcast Centre.<br /><br /><strong>About iLOOKABOUT </strong><br /><br />iLOOKABOUT is a visual data intelligence company serving commercial enterprise in the real estate, insurance, municipal, utility, assessment and appraisal sectors in North America and Europe. iLOOKABOUT is a pioneer in visual data intelligence with its StreetScape and Virtual Tour products. StreetScape is a visual data intelligence product for the geo-spatial market, providing panoramic, comprehensive, street level perspective visual data, geo-coded with latitude and longitude coordinates for accuracy and supported by patented software processes and proprietary security and storage systems. Headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, iLOOKABOUT also has offices in Toronto, Canada. iLOOKABOUT's shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ILA.<br /><br />Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. <br /><br /><strong></strong></p><p><strong>CONTACT INFORMATION:</strong></p><p>iLOOKABOUT Corp.<br />Jeff Young<br />President and CEO<br />519-963-2015<br />Fax: 519-963-5009<br />info@ilookabout.com<br />www.ilookabout.com<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>INDUSTRY: Aerospace and Defense - Electronics and Communications, Computers and Software - Software, Government - Local, Real Estate and Construction - Commercial Real Estate, Transportation and Logistics - Air Freight </strong><br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br /></p> 445 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:09:30 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/business-london-magazine-return-growth <p><strong><br />Capital, sales, innovation, people, leaders, and markets - six drivers that are key to any company’s strategic plans for a successful future. Given the past year’s economic ups and downs, it’s now that many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are once again starting to consider “growth” as a business target for 2010. But where to start?</strong></p><p><strong>One of TechAlliance’s main events for the 2010 season is Gearing up for Growth, London region’s first-ever conference focused on growth strategies for business. Designed with entrepreneurs and SMEs in mind, the full-day conference will give participants the opportunity to hear from some of today’s foremost keynote speakers, touching on topics such as leadership, sales, market development, and talent management.</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/Business-London-Magazine/bl_feb_2010/2010020401/">Click here</a> to read the February edition of Business London Magazine. This month's TechAlliance article (on page 16) focuses on "Gearing up for Growth," the highlight of London Tech Week 2010.&nbsp; Want to register for the conference? <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/gearing-growth-regional-conference-strategies-business-growth">Click here</a> to get your tickets.</p> 444 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:22:05 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/business-london-magazine-return-investment <p>I<strong>t may be commonplace to see graffiti in a city’s core areas, but what about a mural that was actually purchased by a company as a way to show their understanding and support of the community they do business in? That’s exactly what Echidna Solutions Corp. has done at the rear of their downtown office space. When founder Andrew McClenaghan opened the new location for his web-solution business in 2008, he decided to follow the old adage of “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.” “I figured the odds of getting the back of our building tagged were pretty good, so rather than fight it, decided to have a local graffiti artist do a mural and embrace the culture in which we were setting up space.”</strong></p><p><strong>It’s this type of community-minded thinking that helps drive Echidna’s corporate philanthropy program, one that includes a community fund with the London Community Foundation and reduced-cost services for non-profits and charities.</strong><strong></strong></p><p><a href="http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/Business-London-Magazine/bl_jan_2010/2010010501/">Click here</a> to read the January edition of Business London Magazine. This month's TechAlliance article (on page 18) highlights Echidna's corporate philanthropy program and how fostering effective nonprofit relationships is bettering the community and business.&nbsp; </p> 443 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:49:54 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/open-text%E2%80%99s-tom-jenkins-share-success-story-london-business-conference <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Open Text’s Tom Jenkins to Share Success Story at London Business Conference</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>LONDON, ONTARIO, FEBRUARY 8, 2010</strong> – TechAlliance has announced that Tom Jenkins, chief strategy officer and executive chairman of Open Text Corporation, will join “Gearing up for Growth” on Tuesday, March 30 2010, as the morning’s keynote speaker.<br /><br />“Gearing up for Growth” is a regional conference on strategies for business growth, and Jenkins will be speaking alongside other prominent business leaders such as Jeremy Gutsche, co-founder of the leading online trend-hunting community, TrendHunter.com, and Jim Clemmer of the change management and leadership organization, the CLEMMER Group.<br /><br />As part of London Tech Week, “Gearing up for Growth” is designed for entrepreneurs, small- to medium-sized companies, growth-oriented service providers, and aspiring executives. This is the first London-area full-day conference targeting growth trends and ideas that help drive the region’s business community. “We’re thrilled to have a business leader with the calibre of Tom Jenkins speaking at ‘Gearing up for Growth’,” says Marilyn Sinclair, CEO and president of TechAlliance, hosts of London Tech Week. “Tom’s dedication to digital media and technology is evident in his pursuit of success for not only Open Text, but also, Canada’s broader economy and competitiveness in the industry.”<br /><br />“Gearing up for Growth” will take place at the London Convention Centre on March 30, from 7:30am to 4:00pm. Conference passes give attendees the opportunity to attend the Power Breakfast session with Tom Jenkins, followed by a selection breakout seminars based on six growth-oriented themes: capital, talent, leadership, markets, sales, and innovation. Additional plenary speakers include Gutsche and Clemmer, as well as Mike Lipkin, an international business coach and success motivator, and Michael Rosenberg, a former actor who has channelled his improvisational acting skills into creative and flexible thinking seminars and books. The event concludes with a networking reception. Passes are $149 for TechAlliance members and $249 for non-members; registration can be found online at www.techalliance.ca. <br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>NOTE TO EDITORS</strong></span><br /><br /><strong>ABOUT GEARING UP FOR GROWTH:</strong> 2010 is the inaugural year for “Gearing up for Growth”, a regional conference dedicated to today’s latest trends and ideas for business growth. Designed for small- to medium-sized companies across a wide array of industries, the full-day conference is the ultimate destination for company leaders, entrepreneurs, service providers and aspiring executives who want to gain a competitive edge in business. http://www.techalliance.ca/gearing-growth-regional-conference-strategies-business-growth <br /><br /><strong>ABOUT LONDON TECH WEEK:</strong> London Tech Week is an annual initiative hosted by TechAlliance and fellow industry and community organizations and agency partners, designed to raise the profile of the region’s thriving technology sector. Formerly IT Lives in London, London Tech Week evolved in 2009 to better reflect the entire tech community, including industries such as gaming and digital media, web development and design, information and communication technologies, and software development. http://www.techalliance.ca/london-tech-week-2010-complete-line<br /><br /><strong>ABOUT TECHALLIANCE:</strong> TechAlliance empowers London and Southwestern Ontario’s tech sectors by bringing high-impact programs to its members and the technology and business communities through branded initiatives designed to accelerate business growth and entrepreneurialism. http://www.techalliance.ca<br /><br /><strong>For more information:<br /><br />Katrina Hass, Manager, Communications </strong><br /><strong>TechAlliance<br />T: 519.858.5082<br />F: 519.858.5077<br />E: katrina.hass@techalliance.ca<br />www.techalliance.ca</strong></p> 442 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:28:11 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-and-marketing-p2p <p>Topic: CRM Software and how it helps your business</p><p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or sarah.currie@techalliance.ca</p> 440 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:28:17 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/oasis-auto-complete-systems-selects-autodata-solutions-power-their-enhanced-advantage-dms <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/members/autodata_logo_stacked.gif" alt="Autodata Logo" width="65" height="57" /><br /><br /><br />Oasis Auto Complete Systems Selects Autodata Solutions to Power Their Enhanced Advantage DMS</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br />London, Ontario, February 5, 2010 – Autodata Solutions Company, a leading provider of automotive content and technology solutions, is pleased to announce that Oasis Auto Complete Systems Limited, providers of full-featured DMS software to dealerships, will power their Advantage Showroom application with Autodata Solutions’ comprehensive vehicle data, images and tools.<br /><br />Autodata Solutions will provide Oasis Auto Complete Systems’ Advantage Showroom with vehicle options, incentives and rebates, criteria search functionality, still colour images, VIN decoding technology, vehicle configuration and comparison engines. Integrated with their full DMS, Oasis Auto’s Advantage Showroom consolidates several applications into a single solution that combines six key processes: Showroom Traffic, Desking, Inventory, F&amp;I, Follow-Up and Marketing. Advantage Showroom is powered by the latest Microsoft® software and offers dealerships easy access to vehicle and customer information to use in their sales, marketing and customer retention processes. <br /><br />"We chose Autodata Solutions because of their solid reputation as a reliable source of vehicle data. By integrating Autodata’s vehicle content and tools into our DMS, we can offer a technology that combines all of the tools required for today's successful sales department," said Richard Duench, Business Development Manager at Oasis Auto Complete Systems. "Our enhanced DMS eliminates navigation issues and the need to reenter data in multiple systems, enabling our clients to increase efficiencies and save time by streamlining several applications into one. Our system also complies with recent government disclosure regulations, enabling several tailored options to be presented instantly with all available information to facilitate the best deal for both customers and dealerships.”<br /><br />“We’re pleased to have been chosen to power Advantage Showroom with our industry-leading vehicle content and technology,” added Michael Lefteris, Director of Business Development at Autodata Solutions. “Enabling Oasis Auto Complete Systems to provide their dealership clients with the most rich vehicle content possible in a streamlined solution is one way we contribute to improving innovation and service in the industry.”<br />&nbsp;<br />Oasis Auto Complete Systems is a dynamic DMS provider that streamlines the automotive dealership IT process by combining CRM, sales, F&amp;I, accounting, service management and parts applications.&nbsp; They offer a flexible and intuitive manufacturer approved DMS and are a Microsoft Certified Partner. A leading provider of dealer sales and management technology to the Ontario market, Oasis Auto Complete Systems has been providing dealerships with powerful, full-featured PC-based systems with exceptional support and service since 1990. For more information visit www.oasis-ac.com</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br />Autodata Solutions Company is one of North America’s leading automotive software and data providers. Founded in 1990, Autodata Solutions provides automotive content, research, and technology implementation services to auto manufacturers, fleet and leasing companies, dealer service providers and internet media portals in North America, to help them market and sell their products more effectively and profitably. Autodata Solutions has offices in Detroit, Los Angeles, and London, Ontario, Canada, and is a division of Internet Brands, Inc. (www.internetbrands.com).&nbsp; www.autodatasolutions.com<br /><br />The word Autodata and the triangular logo are trademarks of Autodata Solutions.&nbsp; Other trademarks, company names, and brands referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.<br /><br />For more information, contact: </p><p>Richard Duench &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Oasis Auto Complete Systems Ltd&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Tel: 1-877-522-2886 x202 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Email: richard.duench@oasis-ac.com&nbsp; <br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Jackie M. Grant, Media Contact<br />Autodata Solutions Company<br />Tel: 800-263-2384 x6564<br />Email: jackie.grant@autodatasolutions.com</p> 437 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:16:26 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/unleash-coach-you-seminar <p>Join W.J Thompson and Associates and Blue Core Coaching for this three-day seminar to help build your strengths in the following areas:</p><ul><li>Managing others at work</li><li>Relating to your kids</li><li>Motivating volunteers</li><li>Supporting your friends</li></ul><p><br />Facilitated by Wendy Thompson (W.J Thompson and Associates) and Jen Denys (Blue Core Coaching)</p><p>Dates: February 17, 24 and March 3rd / 9am to 4pm each day</p><p>Cost: $995 + GST (lunch included)</p><p>Register before February 5th to: wendythompson@wjta.ca or rightpath@isp.ca</p> 432 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:41:57 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/calling-all-workplaces <p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Would you like to contribute to your local community?</li><li>Do you have a special project you would like to tackle but don’t have the time?</li><li>Have you been wondering how you can increase the diversity of your workforce?</li><li>Would you like to give a New Canadian an opportunity to gain valuable experience?</li><li>Would you like an opportunity to try out potential employees with little risk?</li><li>Do you have an interest in increasing your cultural competency?</li></ul><p><a href="http://www.borealc.on.ca/Accueil/" target="_blank"><br />Collège Boréal</a> Student Placement Program is the answer. Our placement coordinators are cultural specialists who match your employment needs with a highly qualified student. You will receive support along the way, to make your 5 week placement experience a success. Plus, there is no cost to you.</p><p>Additionally, your workplace insurance will be covered by Collège Boréal, and in some cases you may be compensated to cover any training costs. To learn how you can be a part of a growing list of employers who choose Collège Boréal for their placement needs, please contact Evelina Silveira or Martha Pabon at 519-659-4777 or Jean-Pierre Cantin at 519-451-5194.<br /><br /><em>We are especially in need of placements in the finance, business and technical fields.</em></p> 431 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:52:41 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/simplifying-government-and-non-government-funding-assistance-programs-seminar <p>The pressure to constantly innovate and redefine your business in order to maintain a competitive advantage has never been as high as it is today.&nbsp; Entrepreneurs and business managers often report that getting financing is the most challenging aspect of growing a business. <br /> 430 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:52:48 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/were-moving <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/Convergence-Centre.jpg" alt="COnvergence Centre" width="501" height="257" style="margin: 5px 15px; float: right;" />It's a big day for the TechAlliance team. As of noon tomorrow, January 28th, we're moving into our brand new space at the recently opened <a href="http://communications.uwo.ca/com/western_news/stories/convergence_centre_to_accelerate_business_20100121445604/" target="_blank">Convergence Centre</a>. That photo beside the text in this blog, that's a rendering of our new digs! </p><p>The Convergence Centre is the Research Park's newest addition, having officially opened its doors just last week, on January 20th. To boot, the Centre is one of the most advanced and "greenest" office and laboratory buildings in Canada. </p><p>Here's our official new address: 999 Collip Circle, Suite 101 | P.O Box 4 | London, ON N6G 0J3</p><p>Come say 'hi' and take a short tour of the Centre and our new location.&nbsp; </p> 428 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:37:58 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/tiequest-deadline-fast-approaching-january-30th <p><a href="http://www.tiequest.org/index.php" target="_blank">TiEQuest</a> welcomes existing and aspiring entrepreneurs, patent holders and applicants and university students and alumni who may be interested in converting their entrepreneurial dreams into reality.<br /><br />The panel of judges of TiEQuest 2010 will be largely comprised of angel investors, venture capitalists and fund managers. The contestants will get an opportunity to present their ventures to professionals who can actually fund these businesses. Sponsoring firms, from where the judging panel will be drawn, will be offering an "Expression of Interest" for investment of up to $1,000,000 to top teams. This will provide an immediate opportunity of investment to the winner.<br /><br /><strong>Features and Benefits</strong><br />The top teams will receive substantial prizes in cash as well as professional services. The total value of all prizes will exceed $150,000. Various other benefits to contestants include:<br /><br /></p><ul><li>Membership of TiE Toronto: TiE is a global organization comprising of 16,000 members with 53 chapters and is dedicated to the promotion of entrepreneurship (one-year membership for one team members, a $100 value) </li><li>Networking Opportunities with leading entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and senior business leaders </li><li>Recognition with investment, legal and accounting firms </li><li>Association with a premier business venture competition in Canada </li><li>Profile: The TiEQuest website will carry a brief profile of all contestants </li><li>Opportunity to practice the process of pitching new venture to investors </li><li>Opportunity to turn an innovative idea into real business </li></ul><p><br />In addition, winners will receive:<br /><br /></p><ul><li>Opportunity to speak at a future TiE Toronto events </li><li>Invitation to the TiEQuest Awards Dinner </li><li>Recognition with qualified entrepreneurs </li><li>Ability to source various business services from organizations sponsoring TiE </li><li>Opportunity for continued financing </li></ul><p>There is a $100 entry fee for a venture to participate in the competition, which also entitles you to FREE one regular membership (cost $100) for a period of one year in TiE Toronto.<br /><br /><strong><br />Opportunity</strong><br />HTX-Silver Sponsor-$5000: As a silver sponsor, TiEQuest will be awarding a $5000 grant on behalf of HTX to the highest ranking Medical and Assistive Technology (MAT) competition entrant.&nbsp; In addition, TiE Toronto will recommend participation of top three MAT teams to TiECon East (an entrepreneurial conference well attended by investors in life sciences area) to be held in Boston, MA in May/Jun 2010. TiE Toronto will also assist in facilitating meetings of these companies with VCs attending the conference.</p> 423 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:26:46 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/oral-coti%E2%80%902-effective-second-animal-model-human-pancreatic-cancer-single-agent-and-combination-abrax <p>London, Ontario (January 20, 2010): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT) announced more positive results today from animal experiments carried out at a prominent Canadian cancer research facility. This new series of experiments adds to the impressive data package for COTI‐2, demonstrating efficacy both as a single agent and in combination with current first line therapies, as well as low toxicity in several different animal models of human cancers.</p><p>This most recent study was designed to determine first, the effectiveness of oral COTI‐2 as a single agent, second, the effectiveness of COTI‐2 in&nbsp; combination with Abraxane, a standard first line therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer, and third, the toxicity of chronically administered oral COTI‐2 as a single agent and in combination with Abraxane in an animal model of human pancreatic cancer (PANC‐1). The following results provide strong evidence for the continued development of COTI‐2 in combination with conventional single agent therapy for the treatment of pancreatic cancer:</p><ul><li>COTI‐2 is effective as a single agent in an animal model of human pancreatic cancer.</li><li>COTI‐2 plus Abraxane was significantly more effective than Abraxane as a single agent and this result was observed by day 28 of the study.</li><li>The combination treatment group receiving COTI‐2 plus Abraxane responded earlier than the Abraxane alone.</li><li>Complete tumor regressions were observed more frequently in the combination treatment groups than with single agent Abraxane.</li><li>At the conclusion of the study mean tumor volumes in the Abraxane only treated animals were trending higher while mean tumor volumes in the combination treatment group were trending lower.</li><li>Chronic oral treatment with COTI‐2 as a single agent or in combination with Abraxane was well tolerated with no treatment deaths or observable toxicity over the duration of the study.</li></ul><p>“In 2010 pancreatic cancer remains the most lethal cancer and effective oral treatments with low toxicity are urgently needed. The results of this second set of experiments confirm that chronically administered oral COTI‐2 is a well tolerated effective single agent and there is enhanced efficacy in combination with Abraxane in an animal model of human pancreatic cancer,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, President and CSO of COTI. “These results extend previous findings for oral COTI‐2 alone and in combination with gemcitabine in pancreatic cancer. We continue to add to the impressive data set for COTI‐2, showing&nbsp; effectiveness and low toxicity, particularly in combination with first and second line agents, against multiple cancers.”</p><p>COTI will present this new data to prospective partners at BioPartnering North America taking place January 24‐26, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. "We are once again delighted with these new experimental results providing further evidence supporting the commercial potential of oral COTI‐2 in pancreatic cancer,” said Mr. Michael Cloutier, CEO of COTI. “This new data will stimulate further discussions as we continue to evaluate our options pertaining to a licensing arrangement for COTI‐2.”</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br />###</p><p><br /><strong>About COTI‐2</strong><br />COTI‐2 is a novel small molecule that acts by inhibition of Akt/PKB (Protein kinase B) phosphorylation that leads to caspase‐9 activation in cancer cells resulting in apoptosis or programmed cell death. COTI‐2 is easily synthesized and has good in vitro and in vivo efficacy against multiple cancers including small cell lung, non‐small cell lung, colon, brain, ovarian, endometrial and pancreatic cancers. COTI‐2 test results show it to be highly effective as a single agent therapy and as a combination therapy in a number of animal models of human cancers. COTI‐2 differs from other cancer treatments in that other treatments involve the killing of all growing and dividing cells in the body resulting in significant toxic side effects while COTI‐2 appears to target and&nbsp; destroy cancer cells only and has demonstrated low toxicity in normal human cells compared to human cancer cells. The combined scientific evidence indicates that COTI‐2 is an ideal agent for combination therapy with current standard agents for a number of cancers. COTI is currently evaluating partners&nbsp; to share in the risk/reward of development via a licensing agreement for COTI‐2. To request a non‐confidential data package or discuss a partnership concerning COTI‐2 please contact Michael Barr, Director of Business Development and Marketing at mbarr@criticaloutcome.com.</p><p><br /><strong>About Pancreatic Cancer</strong></p><p>According to the World Health Organization (WHO) pancreatic cancer is the 13th most common cancer worldwide. WHO states that over 232,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed each year across the world. According to the National Cancer Institute of the United States (USA) an estimated 42,470 individuals will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2009 in the USA and 35,240 will die from this cancer. Incidence and mortality rates have remained steady for the last 30 years, indicating a great need for better, more efficacious treatments. The reasons for poor survival include the insidious and aggressive nature of the tumors, late diagnosis, low rates of resection and the lack of effective therapies. According to WHO, there is currently no early diagnostic test or population based screening procedure for pancreatic cancer. Due to the lack of diagnostics, even better treatments will be necessary to overcome pancreatic cancer in later disease stages.</p><p><br /><strong>About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)</strong><br />COTI is formed around a unique computational platform technology called CHEMSAS®, which allows for the accelerated identification and optimization of targeted small molecules potentially effective in the treatment of human diseases for which current therapy is either lacking or ineffective. Currently COTI is focused on preparing COTI‐2 for an Investigational New Drug filing in the USA in 2010. In addition to COTI‐2, COTI has a number of active preclinical programs in small cell lung cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV, acute myelogenous leukemia, colorectal cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.<br /><br /><br /><strong>For further information, please visit the website at <a href="http://www.criticaloutcome.com" target="_blank">www.criticaloutcome.com</a> or contact Michael Barr, Director of Business Development and Marketing: 519‐858‐5157.</strong></p> 422 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:19:45 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/turning-clicks-customers-lawrence-kinlin-school-business-emarketing-workshop <p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Headlined by digital marketing expert, Mitch Joel</strong><br /><br />Fanshawe College will host the first Lawrence Kinlin School of Business eMarketing Conference on March 1, 2010. Click <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Information%20Sheet.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> to download a flyer for the event.</p> 394 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:19:14 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/newest-addition-investment-portfolios-ontario-renewable-power <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/sprout-large.jpg" alt="Sprout" width="107" height="160" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" />CBC’s the fifth estate aired the made-for-T.V. documentary <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/2008-2009/the_gospel_of_green/video.html" target="_blank">“The Gospel of Green”</a> back in November 2008.&nbsp; The documentary profiles Germany’s burgeoning renewable power industry, and in particular Hermann Scheer. Scheer is a German parliamentarian, who is credited with having catalyzed the renewable energy industry in Germany, by introducing a broad set of policy tools to support it. Most important among these tools was the feed-in-tariff system that he implemented.&nbsp; </p><p>A feed-in-tariff system basically allows anyone within a given jurisdiction to become a power generator, and get paid to feed electricity back into a centralized grid. By guaranteeing a fixed rate for power generated from renewable sources (wind, solar, etc.), uncertainty is reduced, and allows individuals and companies to plan far into the future. Check out Ontario’s recently passed Green Energy Act for more details on feed-in-tariff rates, and other relevant information (<a href="http://www.greenenergyact.ca/" target="_blank">here</a>). Lastly, be sure to watch MaRS' Cleantech Practice Lead, Tom Rand,&nbsp; in a <a href="http://www.marsdd.com/buzz/video-detail.html?viddlerUrl=http://www.viddler.com/explore/marsdd/videos/69/" target="_blank">promo video</a> for their upcoming Green Energy Act Finance Forum focused on this very topic. </p><p>Here’s some food for thought: </p><p>Given that Ontario now offers some of the best rates for renewable power generation anywhere in the world, would it not make sense to view the revenue generated from producing this power, as a relatively low risk asset class that could be included in a diversified investment portfolio? Given how much money is being thrown at the financial crisis, many astute investors (see: China) are buying up physical resources and tangible assets, whose value cannot be inflated away in the same way that financial assets can. The (wannabe) entrepreneur/investor/sustainability-conscious individual in me can’t help but wonder if there is an opportunity here to become more sustainable in one’s energy use, while at the same time getting a low-risk return on your money. It seems like a win-win proposition to me.&nbsp; Let me know what you think in the comments section below.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> 419 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:31 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-measuring-marketing-effectiveness-0 <p><strong><br />Join us on February 10th as Peter Watson, founder and president of Response Generators, takes us through the process of Measuring Marketing Effectiveness, and how to put a value on your marketing efforts.</strong> <br /><br />Please note this is a members-only event. To register, <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-measuring-marketing-effectiveness-0#register" target="_self">click here</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner.gif" alt="Bclub banner" width="500" height="139" /></p> 416 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:35:15 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/td2-and-critical-outcome-technologies-inc-develop-novel-anti-cancer-drug <p>SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, and LONDON, Ontario — January 12, 2010 — TGen Drug Development (TD2) and Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSXV:COT) announced today that they will work together to obtain approval of clinical trials for a promising new anti‐cancer drug called COTI‐2.</p><p>This easily synthesized small molecule compound was discovered and developed by COTI of London, Ontario, Canada. This working relationship resulted through the expanded relationship between Canadian companies and the Phoenix‐based Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen). </p><p>TD2, TGen’s Scottsdale‐based drug‐development subsidiary, will work with COTI to complete the Investigational New Drug (IND) enabling research necessary to gain U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of clinical trials, perhaps by the end of 2010, and eventually move the drug to market where it can benefit patients.</p><p>COTI‐2 works by inducing a brisk apoptotic response — the cancer cell kills itself — by targeting a prosurvival enzyme family called AKT. Initial tests have shown that COTI‐2 can limit the growth of tumors in several types of cancer without the toxic side effects seen in other AKT inhibitors. It also may be even<br />more effective when used in combination with other anti‐cancer drugs. “While traditional cancer chemotherapy is frequently limited by significant toxic side effects, it is drug candidates like COTI‐2 that represent a new generation of less toxic drugs with good anti‐tumor activity,” said Dr. Wayne Danter, COTI’s President and Chief Scientific Officer.</p><p>COTI‐2’s development will be guided by Dr. Daniel Von Hoff, TGen’s Physician‐In‐Chief and Senior Investigator of TGen’s Clinical Translational Drug Division. Dr. Von Hoff has led the development of numerous successful cancer therapies. Dr. Von Hoff’s biography can be found at http://www.tgen.org/research/index.cfm?pageid=77&amp;peopleid=65.</p><p>"I am delighted about our participation in the continued development of this interesting new agent with what appears to be a highly desirable mechanism of action," said Dr. Von Hoff. "I am very hopeful that COTI‐2 will have a therapeutic impact in patients with tumors that are non‐responsive to conventional<br />therapeutic agents across a number of cancer indications."</p><p>Researchers hope to demonstrate that this oral pill will be especially beneficial for patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC), endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer, but may also help treat those with colorectal and pancreatic cancers. Collectively, these treatments could represent a worldwide market of<br />more than $20 billion by 2018.</p><p>“We are ready to move this exciting new agent to patients quickly and to identify patients most likely to benefit from COTI‐2,’’ said Dr. Steve Gately, TD2’s President and Chief Scientific Officer. “We are delighted to have the expertise of such a well respected individual as Dr. Von Hoff,” said Mr. Michael Cloutier, Chief Executive Officer of COTI. “We believe that affiliating the development of COTI‐2 with the scientific expertise of TD2 and Dr. Von Hoff will greatly assist in our commercial efforts. We value the partnership we have with TD2, which allows us to proceed with this program in a step wise fashion as resources become available.”</p><p>The relationship between TD2 and COTI was initiated at BioPartnering North America 2008 thanks to the Canadian Consulate‐Phoenix, which sponsored TGen’s participation at the conference. The Canadian Consulate‐Phoenix plays a key role in making strategic introductions across Arizona's universities,<br />research facilities, local communities and commercial companies. </p><p>“I am thrilled to see this new drug development collaboration between TD2 and an emerging Canadian biotechnology company. The Canada Arizona Business Council hopes that many more will be done,’’ said R. Glenn Williamson, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Canada Arizona Business Council.</p><p><br /><strong>About TGen Drug Development (TD2)</strong><br />TGen Drug Development (TD2), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), is a 501(c) 3 non‐profit organization. TD2 provides innovative services for oncology focused biopharmaceutical companies utilizing a dedicated team of professionals with broad experience and understanding in drug development. TD2 is uniquely positioned to support the need for improved and accelerated development of new chemical entities (NCE's) for life‐threatening diseases. TD2 utilizes a unique combination of experience gained through its contract research organization business, and an integrated suite of proprietary and non‐proprietary tools, preclinical study execution, regulatory affairs assistance, clinical trial design and management, and drug development experts to successfully move therapeutics towards regulatory approval. TD2 is dedicated to reducing the risks and uncertainty inherent in the drug development process. (http://www.td2.org)</p><p><br /><strong>About TGen</strong><br />The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a Phoenix, Arizona‐based non‐profit organization dedicated to conducting groundbreaking research with life changing results. Research at TGen is focused on helping patients with diseases such as cancer, neurological disorders and diabetes. TGen is on the cutting edge of translational research where investigators are able to unravel the genetic components of common and complex diseases. Working with collaborators in the scientific and medical communities, TGen believes it can make a substantial contribution to the efficiency and effectiveness of the translational process. TGen is affiliated with the Van Andel Research Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For more information, please visit: http://www.tgen.org.</p><p>Press Contact:<br />Steve Yozwiak<br />TGen Senior Science Writer<br />602‐343‐8704<br />syozwiak@tgen.org</p><p><br /><strong>About COTI‐2</strong><br />COTI‐2 is a novel small molecule that acts by inhibition of Akt/PKB (Protein kinase B) phosphorylation that leads to caspase‐9 activation in cancer cells resulting in apoptosis or programmed cell death. COTI‐2 is easily synthesized and has good in vitro and in vivo efficacy against multiple cancers including small cell lung, non‐small cell lung, colon, brain, ovarian, endometrial and pancreatic cancers. These markets could represent a market size of more than $21 billion by 2018. COTI‐2 test results show it to be highly effective as a single agent therapy and as a combination therapy in a number of animal models of human cancers. COTI‐2 differs from other cancer treatments in that other treatments involve the killing of all growing and dividing cells in the body resulting in significant toxic side effects while COTI‐2 appears to target and destroy cancer cells only and has demonstrated low toxicity in normal human cells compared to human cancer cells. The combined scientific evidence indicates that COTI‐2 is an ideal agent for combination therapy with current standard agents for a number of cancers. COTI is currently evaluating partners to share in the risk/reward of development via a licensing agreement for COTI‐2. To request a non‐confidential data package or discuss a partnership concerning COTI‐2 please contact Michael Barr, Director of Business Development and Marketing at mbarr@criticaloutcome.com.</p><p><br /><strong>About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)</strong><br />COTI a is drug discovery and preclinical drug development company formed around a unique computational platform technology called CHEMSAS®, which allows for the accelerated identification, profiling and optimization of targeted small molecules potentially effective in the treatment of human diseases for which current therapy is either lacking or ineffective. Currently, six targeted libraries of lead compounds are under active development: small cell lung and other cancers, multiple sclerosis, HIV integrase inhibitors, adult acute leukemia, colorectal cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, please visit http://www.criticaloutcome.com.</p><p>Press Contact:<br />Michael Barr<br />Director of Business Development and Marketing<br />519‐858‐5157<br />mbarr@criticaloutcome.com</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 412 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:28:20 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/business-government-service-and-you <p>Join the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre, in partnership with the Small Business Centre, for an informational networking event with representatives from more than 20 government agencies.</p> 411 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:32:29 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-sales-training-techies <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner.gif" alt="TechAlliance Breakfast Club" width="500" height="139" /></p> 399 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:33:34 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/internetwork-london <p><strong>CarProof</strong> is a London company dedicated to providing the most robust vehicle history disclosure tools for the purpose of preserving and enhancing the highest level of integrity within the Canadian automotive industry. <br /><br />Paul W. Antony, President, has more than 20 years of hands-on experience at numerous levels of the automotive industry and has consulted for some of the largest dealer groups in both Canada and the United States.&nbsp; <br /> 410 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:31:19 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/westerns-job-expo <p>Are you looking for an event where you can recruit for a variety of positions? Do you have positions for summer, internship, part- or full-time employment? Western’s All Campus Job Expo is a great opportunity to meet a variety of students - from over 200 different programs in 12 faculties – who are seeking employment opportunities!&nbsp; Western’s students and alumni are eager to gain experience with your organization in either a short-term or permanent capacity.<br /> 409 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:22:23 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-ii-1 <p>Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.<br /><br />Who should attend: Entrepreneurs in the technology sector and individuals who are primarily tasked with facilitating and fostering start-up businesses within organizations.<br /><br /><strong>To join this E-P2P group, contact Sarah Currie at 519.858.5101 or sarah.currie@techalliance.ca.</strong></p> 401 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:32:51 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/free-social-media-guidance-seminar-1 <p>The seminar, hosted by London web firm <a href="http://www.rtraction.com" target="_blank">rtraction</a>, is a beginner-level primer on the tools and techniques of social media, but is open to everyone, regardless of knowledge level. The what, the why and the how of social media will be answered in this 90 minute session, with specifics on how your business can start engaging clients in new ways.<br /><br />A substantial portion of the time will be devoted to answering your questions. By the end of the session you will understand:</p> 406 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:31:35 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/free-social-media-guidance-seminar-2 <p>The seminar, hosted by London web firm <a href="http://www.rtraction.com" target="_blank">rtraction</a>, is a beginner-level primer on the tools and techniques of social media, but is open to everyone, regardless of knowledge level. The what, the why and the how of social media will be answered in this 90 minute session, with specifics on how your business can start engaging clients in new ways.<br /><br />A substantial portion of the time will be devoted to answering your questions. By the end of the session you will understand:</p> 407 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:30:54 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/free-social-media-guidance-seminar-0 <p>London web solution firm <a href="http://www.rtraction.com" target="_blank">rtraction</a> will be offering a free seminar to explain the basics of social media, specifically as they relate to business.<br /> 341 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:15:51 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-marketing-p2p-3 <p><strong>Topic: Prospecting</strong><br /><br />This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><br />To join this Sales &amp; Marketing P2P session, contact Sarah Ferguson at 519.858.5101 or sarah.ferguson@techalliance.ca.</p> 400 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:17:16 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/voicescom-featured-new-york-times <p>Voices.com has recently been mentioned in the New York Times. An opinion piece by Thomas L. Friedman dubbed "The Do-It-Yourself Economy" highlighted the success of marketing agency Greer and Associates when using Voices.com to hire voice talent. <br /><br />Quote from the article: <br /><br />"In less than one minute, we created an account, posted our requirements and solicited bids. Within five minutes, we had 10 to 15 ‘applicants,’" relaying that the "best part" was that "within minutes we had sample reads, which could be placed into our film to see if the voices fit. We selected our finalists, wrote them with more specific instructions and within hours had the final read delivered to us via MP3 files over the Web. We could get any accent or ethnicity we wanted." <br /><br />Read the full story here:<br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/opinion/13friedman.html">http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/opinion/13friedman.html</a></p> 397 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:18:54 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/student-2-business-networking-conference <p><strong>January 28, 2010<br />4:15pm - 7:30pm<br />London Convention Centre<br />300 York Street</strong><br /><br />The Student-2-Business Networking Conference brings over 600 students from Western &amp; Fanshawe to the London Convention Centre to learn about business and industry in London and to make connections with business and community representatives like you who are able to offer insight<br />and insider information on London’s economy.<br /> 380 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:40:50 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/how-navigate-holiday-party-circuit <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/network-webpg.jpg" alt="Networking" width="150" height="113" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" />The holiday season is in full swing and with that comes the dreaded, for some, networking event. It’s easy to be intimidated or nervous about approaching a complete stranger, or even someone you’ve previously met in passing. Luckily, there are a few simple tricks everyone can take with them into their next get-together. <br /><br />Earlier this week, TechAlliance member Allison Graham, author of <a href="http://www.elevatebiz.ca/index.php/products-page/" target="_blank">Business Cards to Business Networks: How to Build the Ultimate Network</a> and the founder of <a href="http://www.elevatebiz.ca/" target="_blank">Elevate Seminars + Strategic Development Inc.</a>, was featured on CityTV’s Breakfast Television, in a segment about navigating the holiday-party circuit (<a href="http://site.bttoronto.ca/video/?bcpid=2567424001&amp;bclid=4472983001&amp;bctid=54983824001" target="_blank">here</a>). <br /><br />Offering some helpful tips, Allison had one that really struck a chord with me: </p><p>Go early! It’s easy to fall into the trap of going into an event later in order to hide out in a corner, but then what would be the point of going? You want to meet people, right? Why not nip it in the proverbial bud and walk through the doors, just as the event kicks off? Likely, there will be a few other early birds that would love someone to talk to. As Allison says, there’s a window of opportunity in going early, when people are waiting for others to show up. And it’s that time when the leadership in the room is still available for you to speak with. Don’t be afraid to put out there that you don’t know many people and would like the chance to be introduced to some great contacts. Remember that no one automatically knows everyone at a function; it’s the introductions that make it happen.<br /><br />One last networking gem from Allison that I will always remember: </p><p>Use napkins to wipe your hands clean, or make a quick trip to the restroom. No one wants to shake your hand after you’ve just licked off the sauce or remnants from the hors d’oeuvre you ate. Don’t be a finger licker!</p><p>Happy networking!</p> 395 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:55:06 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/tweetdeck-tutorial-enhancing-your-twitter-experience <p style="text-align: center;"><br /><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/TweetDeck%20Banner.jpg" alt="TweetDeck Tutorial" width="550" height="150" /></p><p><strong>December 10, 2009<br />7:30-9:30am<br />TrisanOne Business Centre<br />343 Dundas Street<br /><br />Speaker: Titus Ferguson, rtraction</strong></p> 375 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:41:55 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/business-london-magazine-rapid-delivery <p><strong>Entrepreneurial companies take all shapes and forms. Some offer a brand new service or product to the market; others improve or refine a traditional process that’s been in place for many years. The latter is exactly what London-based Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) sets out to do. </strong></p><p><strong>Dr. Wayne Danter started COTI ten years ago while still an associate professor of medicine. Through a postgraduate research fellowship, he had a first-hand look into pharmacological processes and procedures; this in turn was what eventually drove COTI’s development. “I saw an inefficient use of time and money in the pharmaceutical industry, and knew that there had to be a better way to get effective drug therapies to their crucial testing phase, and eventually out into the market.”</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/Business-London-Magazine/bl_dec_09/2009120201/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read the December edition of Business London Magazine. This month's TechAlliance article (on page 18) highlights COTI's innovative drug discovery process and how a part-time endeavour for the company's founder turned into a world-class company recognized for its ability to reduce drug development timelines.</p> 387 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:55:24 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/junk-battles-awarded-most-innovative-online-game-award <p>December 3, 2009—Antic Entertainment, Inc today announces that their title “Junk: Battles™” was on December 1st awarded the “Most Innovative Online Game” award during the Canadian New Media Awards ceremony. A complete list of all winners can be viewed here: <a href="http://www.nextmediaevents.com/toronto/index.php" target="_blank">http://www.nextmediaevents.com/toronto/index.php</a>.</p><p>Junk: Battles™ is a free-to-play, fast paced real-time action-strategy game available on all major web browsers. The game can be played at <a href="http://www.junkbattles.com" target="_blank">www.junkbattles.com</a>.</p><p>"I am thrilled that our first title Junk: Battles™ already has been recognized through this Award for its innovative design.” said Fredrik Liliegren, CEO of Antic Entertainment Inc.&nbsp; “Antic Entertainment’s focus is to bring AAA quality and new innovation to all our Free-to-play titles. This sector of the game industry is just now coming into the spotlight as the consumer is looking for more easily accessible, yet fully engaging games. We're confident that our creative approach and well established development processes will continue to bring continued innovation to our current as well as future titles."</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br />-30-<br /><br /></p><p><strong>About Antic Entertainment</strong><br />Antic Entertainment Inc., was founded in 2008 by Fredrik Liljegren (CEO), Mark Mikulec (CTO) and Jeff Evans (CCO), with a combined 40+ years of experience in the games industry. Headquartered in London, Ontario, Antic’s goal is to design, develop and publish interactive casual games for the hardcore player. In 2009, Antic Entertainment was the inaugural winner of the London VenturePrize business plan competition. More information about Antic Entertainment and our products can be found at the corporate website: <a href="http://www.anticentertainment.com" target="_blank">www.anticentertainment.com</a>.</p><p><strong>CONTACT: </strong><br />Antic Entertainment, Inc <br />Fredrik Liljegren, CEO<br />519 936 2805<br />fredrik@anticentertainment.com<br /><br /><em><br />Antic Entertainment and Junk: Battles are trademarks of Antic Entertainment, Inc. All other names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.</em></p> 386 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:22:39 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneurial-insights <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/snowmobile-forpage.jpg" alt="snowmobile" width="175" height="125" style="border: 0.5px solid black; float: right; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" />In keeping with the spirit of a previous post (“<a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/making-opportunity-recognition-conscious-activity" target="_blank">Making Opportunity Recognition a Conscious Activity</a>”) I thought I’d explore some of the basic foundations of what I take to be a critical activity for entrepreneurs – opportunity recognition and creation.</p><p>In particular, I wanted to explore an approach as discussed by the late American maverick jet-fighter turned military strategist, Colonel John Boyd.&nbsp; Whereas business leaders in the past often read Sun Tzu, Clausewitz and so on, it seems that nowadays, pioneering entrepreneurs could learn something from John Boyd.&nbsp; Although still obscure to most, Boyd’s ideas have already played a major role in re-shaping military doctrine, and could very well do the same in the realm of entrepreneurship.&nbsp; </p><p>In the following youtube clip (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_fjaqAiOmc" target="_blank">here</a>), Boyd discusses his notion of the “Conceptual Spiral” - which was his way to comprehend, cope with, shape and to be shaped by a complex, ever-changing world.&nbsp; Although I think the entire approach has considerable value for truly strategic entrepreneurs (I’d definitely encourage listening to all 8 segments on youtube), the section I want to focus on in this post is his discussion of analysis and synthesis.&nbsp; </p><p>From 5:54 to 10:00 in the video, Boyd asks us to do a thought experiment:</p><p>First, imagine a nice winter day on the ski slopes.&nbsp; Next, imagine a sunny day in Florida, motor-boating on a lake.&nbsp; Next, imagine a nice spring day riding around town on a bicycle.&nbsp; Finally, imagine a boy in a toy-store looking at a toy tractor or a tank with rubber treads.&nbsp; </p><p>Now, from each of those images, take one key feature.&nbsp; From the first image, take the skis.&nbsp; From the second image, take the outboard motor.&nbsp; From the third image, take the handle bars.&nbsp; From the fourth image, take the rubber treads.&nbsp; Now, if you glue them all together, what do you get?&nbsp; <br />…</p><p>A snowmobile! </p><p>Later on in the presentation, Boyd says, “Without the intuitive interplay of analyses and synthesis, we have no basic process for generating novelty; no basic process for addressing mismatches between our mental images/impressions and the reality it is suppose to represent; and no basic process for reshaping our orientation toward that reality as it undergoes change.”</p><p>Although this interplay of analyses and synthesis makes more sense in the broader context of Boyd’s “Conceptual Spiral,” I think there is a valuable entrepreneurial insight here – even without delving into the rest of Boyd’s work.&nbsp; Specifically, I think the insight for entrepreneurs, especially technologically-oriented entrepreneurs, is that analysis is only half the battle.&nbsp; All too often, it seems like technically gifted inventors and scientists get an A+ on the analysis part, but a C- (at best) on the synthesis part.&nbsp; To create a truly successful business in a complex, ever-changing environment requires excellent analysis AND synthesis.&nbsp; Given how many disciplines, stakeholders, and relationships are required to create a successful business, it seems reasonable that those who can understand and piece together these various elements in the most coherent manner, are going to be the ones who will be the most successful.&nbsp; </p> 385 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:54:02 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/calling-all-businesses-who-wants-extra-cash <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/dollarsigns%20-%20forpost.jpg" alt="Dollarsigns" width="175" height="140" style="float: right; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" />Starting a new business or trying to keep your head afloat financially is tough, especially given the turbulent economic times we've all heard about or experienced for the past year. </p><p>Not to fret, there are programs designed to help small businesses stay on their feet, and some that specifically give entrepreneurs a boost to get their idea from concept to conception. </p><p>Take for example <a href="http://venturelondon.ca/" target="_blank">Venture London</a>, the region’s premier business competition for start-ups and companies in operation for less than two years. Applicants can send in their business plan for the chance to win prizes and cash totaling $45,000. To boot, if participants get their <a href="http://venturelondon.ca/pdf/VentureLondon_Cover_Application_Consent_Form.pdf" target="_blank">consent and application forms</a> into the Small Business Centre (316 Rectory St. | London, ON | N5W 3V9) before December 3rd, they’re eligible to attend a free workshop focussing on the ins and outs of writing a successful business plan. Full competition details and key dates can be found at <a href="http://www.venturelondon.ca" target="_blank">www.venturelondon.ca</a>. </p><p>Another option to look into is government funding. <a href="http://www.investinontario.com/default.asp" target="_blank">Invest in Ontario</a> has a comprehensive <a href="http://www.investinontario.com/resources/government_programs.asp#top" target="_blank">list of programs and incentives</a> that are applicable to international and domestic firms. There are over 75 different credits listed, each falling into a different business category such as Digital Media, Energy, or Research and Development. As Invest in Ontario’s list is an aggregate, it’s best to check out the program that’s of interest to you and your business, and then contact the organization listed at the bottom of the description.</p><p>Entrepreneurship is a risky business, but the payoffs can be well worth the challenges that come with the new territory. </p><p><br /><em>* Full disclosure: TechAlliance is one of the founding partners for Venture London</em>.</p> 382 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:40:32 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-holiday-mixer <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Nov09_Emailer_Holidaymixer3.jpg" alt="TechAlliance Holiday Mixer" width="675" height="165" style="float: left;" /></p> 300 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:05:24 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/lhsc-and-resim-team-create-online-virtual-experience-cancer-patients <p>LONDON, ON (November 24, 2009) --&nbsp; The London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, has selected London-based Resolution Interactive Media (ResIM) to design and build an online virtual experience for the London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP).<br /><br />Patients and family members who come to the LRCP for the first time are challenged not only by the fear and anxiety associated with a cancer diagnosis but also with the unknowns related to visiting a cancer centre.&nbsp; Virtual orientation will make it possible for patients and their families to access and navigate the treatment experience from the comfort of their home at any time prior to their arrival.<br /><br />"The virtual experience will combine high definition video and way-finding interactive media on a web framework that extends the initial investment of our client," notes Jonathan Kochis, Partner at ResIM. He adds, "Our modular approach to large interactive projects such as this allows us to provide a positive user experience to visitors while giving LHSC the ability to easily add to and extend the piece after launch.”<br /><br />Kathryn Kozell, Coordinator Quality Initiatives at the LRCP, commented, "During the RFP process, the selection team was impressed with ResIM's patient and family-focused approach, their vision for the project and the collaborative strategies they employed in meeting the needs of our special patient and family population."<br /><br />ResIM has produced successful virtual experiences for other institutional clients including Trent University.&nbsp; The Trent project was recently recognized with national and international awards and is an example of the quality of creative media and technology at ResIM.<br /><br />-30-<br /><br /><strong>About LHSC</strong><br />London Health Sciences Centre has been in the forefront of medicine in Canada for over 130 years and offers the broadest range of specialized clinical services in Ontario. Building on the traditions of its founding hospitals to provide compassionate care in an academic teaching setting, London Health Sciences Centre is home to South Street Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital and Children’s Hospital, two family medical centres, and Lawson Health Research Institute - a joint research initiative with St Joseph’s Health Care, London.&nbsp; As a leader in medical discovery and health research, London Health Sciences Centre has a history of over 30 international and national firsts and attracts<br />top clinicians and researchers from around the world.&nbsp; As a regional referral centre, London Health Sciences Centre cares for the most medically complex patients including critically injured adults and children in Southwestern Ontario and beyond.&nbsp; The hospital’s 10,000<br />staff, physicians, students and volunteers provide care for more than one million patient visits a year. For more information visit <a href="http://www.lhsc.on.ca ">www.lhsc.on.ca&nbsp; <br /></a><br /><strong>About ResIM</strong><br />ResIM is a London, Ontario-based interactive marketing studio providing an exceptional blend of online strategy, web design, web development, and digital marketing services. In a world where everyone seems to be peddling the latest and greatest answers in social, interactive media and technology, ResIM strives to make the process of developing a web platform or program transparent and understandable. The team at ResIM possess a thirst for innovation, collective design experience, and a proven process that works -- the perfect prescription for measurable success. For more information on ResIM, please visit: http://www.resolutionim.com.</p><p><strong>Contact</strong><br />Jonathan Kochis, ResIM<br />(519) 860-6674<br /><a href="mailto:jonathan@resolutionim.com">jonathan@resolutionim.com</a></p> 377 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:57:20 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/london-web-company-and-business-cares-work-together-make-2009-food-drive-success <p>This year the Business Cares Food Drive launched their new website www.businesscares.ca, in support of the London and Area Food Bank. <br /><br />Last year Business Cares delivered 161,000 lbs of food to the London and Area Food Bank. This was enough food to feed 3,572 families of four for four days! The Business Cares Food Drive looks for local businesses to register, donate and recognize that “taking care of business means taking care of people”.<br /><br />Through the generous donation of a website from London web development company, Echidna Solutions Corp., Business Cares hopes to reach out to a larger demographic for support this year and have over 300 businesses registered, making this year’s food drive even better!<br /><br />The website allows Business Cares participants to register and donate online making the process as simple and as quick as possible to take part in the food drive. “Today people and businesses are busier than ever. It has been our observation that having an online registration form and an online donation account increases the number of participants in any campaign, since the process takes just a few minutes to complete”, explains Andrew McClenaghan, Principal Owner of Echidna.<br /><br />Business Cares Food Drive Committee Member, Victor Harris, believes that the new website “will increase the audience who learns about and participates in the food drive, which will only increase the number of registrations and donations that Business Cares receives this year”.<br /><br />To register your company or send a donation for this year’s food drive please visit <a href="http://www.businesscares.ca">www.businesscares.ca</a>.<br /><br /><strong>About Echidna Solutions Corp.:</strong><br />Echidna Solutions Corp. is a London based web development company specializing in websites, databases and ecommerce solutions. Since 1999, Echidna has been providing custom internet and information technology services to hundreds of clients in Southwestern Ontario, ranging from start-up companies to national organizations.<br /><br /><strong>About Business Cares:</strong><br />The Business Cares Food Drive brings together over 300 local London companies to raise food and financial donations in support of the London and Area Food Bank. The Business Cares Food Drive runs throughout the month of December and calls on the London community for their generous donations.<br /><strong><br />For more information please contact:</strong><br />Victor Harris &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Business Development Manager&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Echidna Solutions Corp.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />519-858-9604&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><a href="mailto:victor@echidna.ca">victor@echidna.ca</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://www.echidna.ca">www.echidna.ca<br /></a></p><p>Wayne Dunn<br />Chair<br />Business Cares Food Drive<br />519-686-7573<br /><a href="http://www.businesscares.ca">www.businesscares.ca</a></p> 376 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:39:58 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/6th-annual-canada-itc-day-mission-europe <p><strong></strong><strong>February 1-5, 2010</strong></p><p>The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service invites you to join this Mission to Five Countries: Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands. Grow Your Business, connect directly with targeted customer groups, meet new potential purchasers &amp; partners, and get to know some of Europe´s savviest markets.</p> 372 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:19:43 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/think-youve-got-what-it-takes-be-canadas-next-big-tech-expert <p>Positive Living Productions and MEN TV/Sun Media have teamed up to launch a new primetime, technology-based lifestyle TV program in 2010. The show's aim is to educate viewers on the latest gadgets and technological advances set to break loose on the consumer market, and promises to wow the audience with the world of modern technology.</p><p>Producers are looking for a female host to become the next it-girl of the tech world. All applicants must have a degree or diploma in a related field of study, e.g. computer science, engineering, internet technologies, computer programming. The producers will also be hiring for a male reporter with a similar educational background.</p><p>If you're looking to boost your tech career and think you have what it takes to be one of Canada's leading on-air female tech experts, submit a one-page bio indicating why you are the perfect fit for the hosting job on an exciting, new, technology-based TV series.</p><p><strong>Send your bio to <a href="mailto:casting@positivelivingproductions.com" target="_blank">casting@positivelivingproductions.com</a>.</strong></p><p>Only those selected for an audition will be contacted.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/AUDITION_Notice_Nov19.jpg" alt="Audition Notice - Positive Living Productions" width="650" height="421" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> 371 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:49:25 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/2010-branham300-%E2%80%93-last-call-applications <p>November 18, 2009 - The 2010 Branham300 application process is quickly coming to a close. The Branham300 team would like to invite all Canadian ICT companies to submit their application to help make the 2010 Edition of the Braham300 the most accurate depiction of the leading firms operating in Canada. Visit – <a href="http://www.branham300.com/application" target="_blank">www.branham300.com/application</a> - to submit your application at no cost.<br /><br />Now in its 17th year, the Branham300 is a listing of the top publicly-traded and privately-held organizations operating in the Canadian ICT industry, as ranked by gross revenues. Appearing on the Branham300 provides companies with free exposure to a targeted national audience with comprehensive details on our website (<a href="http://www.branham300.com" target="_blank">www.branham300.com</a>) and through it’s publication in the April/May edition of Backbone Magazine (<a href="http://www.backbonemag.com" target="_blank">www.backbonemag.com</a>), which is distributed with the Globe and Mail. For many up-and-coming firms, recognition on the Branham300 listing has provided them with increased market exposure and brand awareness, while in many cases also opening the door to new business opportunities, both domestically and abroad. <br /><br />The Branham300 recognizes leading ICT companies on the following lists:</p><ul><li>Top 250 Canadian ICT Companies</li><li>The Next 50 Canadian ICT Companies</li><li>Top 25 Up-and-Comers (companies established after December 31st, 2005) </li><li>Top 25 IT Multinationals </li></ul><p>To download a PDF copy of last year’s listing, please visit <a href="http://branhamgroup.com/branham300/Branham300-2009-Edition" target="_blank">http://branhamgroup.com/branham300/Branham300-2009-Edition</a>. <a href="https://www.branhamgroup.com/application/criteria.php" target="_blank">Click here</a> to review the specific criteria to qualify for inclusion in the Branham300. </p><p>For more information on the Branham300, please contact: <br /><br />Darren Anderson<br />Branham300 Coordinator<br />613-745-2282 ext. 122<br /><a href="mailto:danderson@branhamgroup.com" target="_blank">danderson@branhamgroup.com</a></p> 369 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:45:18 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/clean-energy-research-bringing-jobs-and-innovation-ontario <p>November 18, 2009 -- Ontario is supporting world-class clean energy research projects to help spark new, renewable energy options and clean power for families and create high-value jobs in Hamilton.<br /><br />In total, the province is investing $33 million at McMaster University to support more than 300 researchers. Some of the researchers who are receiving funding are: </p><ul><li>Dr. Rafael Kleiman, who is moving beyond current technology to produce a new generation of advanced solar cells that capture and convert much more of the sun’s rays. If successful, his research will not only provide solutions to meet the province’s growing energy needs, but solutions that Ontario can export to the world.</li><li>Dr. John Luxat, who is leading the new Centre for Advanced Nuclear Systems at McMaster University. The centre will be a global hub for developing safer, more dependable clean energy applications from nuclear power. As well, the new centre will possess state-of-the-art infrastructure for testing new medical isotopes that could be used in early disease diagnosis and cancer treatment. </li><li>Funding world-class research is part of the Ontario Innovation Agenda — the McGuinty government’s plan to build an innovation economy that turns new knowledge into new jobs, better health care, a cleaner environment and endless possibilities for Ontario families.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>QUICK FACTS</strong></p><ul><li>In total, the province is investing $33 million at McMaster University to support more than 300 researchers. </li><li>Canada's largest solar farm is now producing power in the township of Stone Mills, Ontario – near Napanee – paving the way for Ontario to become a solar power leader in North America.&nbsp; </li><li>The government has invested more than $600 million in research projects and companies working on green technologies and initiatives since 2003. </li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Find out more about the <a href="http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/orf/ri/program.asp" target="_blank">Ontario Research Fund - Research Infrastructure Program</a>.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p> 368 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:35:16 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/crossing-cultures-how-benefit-cultural-differences-work <p>WIL Employment Connections and Mentorship for Newcomer Success invite you to attend a special breakfast series presentation.<br /><br /><strong>Friday, December 11, 2009<br />7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.<br />The Skill Centre Conference Room ● 141 Dundas Street, 6th Floor<br />Entrance off Market Lane ● Nearest parking is in the Covent Garden Market</strong></p> 365 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:40:20 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/does-your-company-pdd <p>This morning we welcomed Nick Hall from <a href="http://www.hall-assoc.com/" target="_blank">Hall Associates</a> (twitter alias <a href="http://twitter.com/nickpicking" target="_blank">@nickpicking</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/hallassociates" target="_blank">@hallassociates</a>) as the speaker for our November Breakfast Club, “Delivering on Your Brand Promise.”</p><p>So what is a brand promise? Well, it’s not your company’s mission or vision; it’s the pledge you make to your customers, via the organization and team, guaranteeing their needs will be met by using your product or service. It’s the human side of business, taking into account customers’ feelings rather than simply making a profit off of them. </p><p>Using two friends as an example, let’s call them Rick and Dustin, Nick broke down what makes for a good brand promise. Avid vegetarians, Rick and Dustin would regularly visit a pizza place, knowing they’d get great service and food that was tailored to their diet. One evening, after picking up their order, Rick and Dustin discovered their panzerottis had meat in them – something that was specifically requested removed when ordered. Deciding to brush off the mistake, Rick and Dustin went back the next night and placed the same order. To their disappointment, it happened again. More meat! Not only was their time and money wasted, but the experience left enough of an impression that they won’t go back to the restaurant.</p><p>In essence, the pizza place didn’t follow Nick’s mantra of P.D.D. – promise, deliver and delight. Businesses need to guarantee that their customers get what they need, follow through on company promises and ensure that with the end result, the customer walks away happy.</p><p>Too many companies focus on the actual sale of their product or service (which, don’t get me wrong, is necessary too), but don’t give enough thought to how the customer feels about dealing with the business itself. After all, isn’t it said that word of mouth is the best form of advertising? No one makes a sale from having their business bad-mouthed. </p><p>Take a minute and assess: is your company P.D.D.’ing?</p><p>Check out David Canton’s blog (<a href="http://canton.elegal.ca/2009/11/11/brand-promise-its-not-a-bag-of-hair/" target="_blank">Brand Promise – it’s not a bag of hair</a>) for another take on Nick’s presentation.</p> 364 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:19:24 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/business-london-magazine-core-values <p><strong>For the entrepreneur, there are a number of milestones- everything from that first sale and first employee, location expansions, or implementing that well-planned exit strategy.</strong></p><p><strong>Along the way, of course, there are many anniversaries- business pinnacles that not only celebrate longevity (and the fact that you must be doing something right), but that also give business owners reason to pause and consider roads travelled and paths to come.</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/Business-London-Magazine/bl_nov_09/2009110501/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read the November edition of Business London Magazine. This month's TechAlliance article (on page 20) recognizes CoreSolutions Software Inc.'s 20-year anniversary and Barney and Cathy Lawns' take on what has helped make their business last for two decades.</p> 359 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:34:27 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/environmental-law-ontario-whats-new-and-notable <p><br /><strong>Friday, November 27, 2009<br />7:45 - 10:00 am<br />Cambridge Hotel &amp; Conference Centre<br />700 Hespler Road, Cambridge</strong><br /><a href="https://events.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e2mfv62v96655433&amp;oseq=a0319idfu60qutx" target="_blank"><strong><br />Click here to register</strong></a><br /><br />Miller Thomson LLP invites you to attend a seminar and networking on what's new, notable or unfolding in the areas of:</p> 357 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:16:52 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-ii-0 <p>Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.<br /><br />Who should attend: Entrepreneurs in the technology sector and individuals who are primarily tasked with facilitating and fostering start-up businesses within organizations.<br /> 317 at http://www.techalliance.ca Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:04:10 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/ictc-offers-subsidy-program-employers <p>The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is currently offering its highly successful Career Focus Program, connecting post-secondary graduates and potential employers.</p><p>Career Focus is a project that creates a work experience to help information and communication technology employers hire recent graduates. ICTC provides eligible companies with a subsidy equal to one-third of the eligible participant’s salary, up to a maximum of $10,000, over a one-year work experience period. </p><p>This program offers employers the benefit of gaining employees with cutting-edge, current work skills, and gives participants valuable experience within a business environment.</p><p><a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/CareerFocus_flyer_e_cropped.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> to download an information flyer, or contact Program Coordinator, Adele Descarie, via <a href="mailto:a.descarie@ictc-ctic.ca" target="_blank">email</a> or at 613-237-8551 ext.139.</p> 354 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:14:22 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/cisco-unified-communications-lunch-learn <p><strong>Collaboration Anytime, Anywhere.</strong><br /><br />Simplify business processes that depend on human interaction. Cisco Unified Communications solutions help close the productivity gap created by globalization.<br />&nbsp;<br />By using the intelligence of the network for context and collaboration, your organization can move with greater speed and agility. Employees, business partners, and customers can connect in real time and conduct business across multiple work spaces. <br />&nbsp; 350 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:35:59 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-passionate-performance-reviews <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner.gif" alt="TechAlliance Breakfast Club" width="500" height="139" /></p> 349 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:34:56 EST http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club-delivering-your-brand-promise <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner.gif" alt="Bclub banner" width="500" height="139" /></p><p><strong><br />Brand promise - the statement you make that identifies what customers should expect for all interactions with your company.</strong></p><p>Join us on November 11th as Nick Hall, president and creative director of <strong><a href="http://www.hall-assoc.com/" target="_blank">Hall Associates/Interactive</a></strong> discusses the importance of delivering on your brand promise at each and every customer touchpoint. </p> 309 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:39:32 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/practical-tools-your-biotech-company-theyre-out-there <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/viewCN_0156-largest.gif" alt="Biotechnology" width="200" height="176" style="border: 0.5px solid black; float: right; margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px;" />Over the last twenty years the number of Canadian biotechnology companies has grown by 77.2%. These companies are distributed across the country with products and services in every region. <br /><br />To address this insurgence of innovation, organizations like <a href="http://www.biotalent.ca" target="_blank">BioTalent Canada</a>, a national non-profit, industry-led organization that supports companies in the Canadian bio-economy with their human resource and skill development issues, have developed a number of helpful tools to allow your company to thrive. <br /><br />These include: </p><ul><li>The <a href="http://www.biotalent.ca/default_e.asp?id=76" target="_blank">Career Focus Program</a>, which is currently accepting applications, provides wage subsidies of up to $10,634 to cultivate talent within companies. </li><li>The <a href="http://www.biotalent.ca/default_e.asp?id=71" target="_blank">PetriDish online job bank</a>, a free service to both employers and job seekers in the biotech industry. </li><li>The <a href="http://www.biotalent.ca/default_e.asp?id=97" target="_blank">BioTalent HR Tool Kit</a>, which helps small-to-medium enterprises develop HR policies specific to their unique recruitment and retention best practices. </li></ul><p><br />Though the economic downturn has caused some businesses to slow, it has provided opportunity for companies in subsectors of the bioeconomy, such as bioenergy, biofuels and industrial biotech, to experience renewed growth as market demands increase. <br /><br />Let’s take advantage of this unique situation and the tools being provided to us to grow our region’s stake in the bio-based economy. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>- <a href="mailto:allison.fisher@techalliance.ca">Allison Fisher</a><br />&nbsp; Manager, Educational Outreach, TechAlliance</p> 345 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:37:33 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/free-social-media-guidance-seminar <p>London web solution firm <a href="http://www.rtraction.com" target="_blank">rtraction</a> will be offering a free seminar on November 10th to explain the basics of social media, specifically as they relate to business. </p> 340 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:13:44 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-i <p>Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.<br /><br />Who should attend: Entrepreneurs in the technology sector and individuals who are primarily tasked with facilitating and fostering start-up businesses within organizations.<br /> 314 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:13:22 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-night-grand <p><strong>Join TechAlliance for a fun night of theatre and entertainment! </strong></p><p>This year's Night @ The Grand presentation is "Dry Streak," a cheeky comedy about a city girl on a farm and a vow to run naked. The entire TechAlliance community is invited to take advantage of this special event at The Grand Theatre for the exclusive rate of only $26.25 per person (GST included).&nbsp; </p><p>The evening includes:</p> 285 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:51:22 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/digital-extremes-named-one-canadas-top-100-employers <p>LONDON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digital Extremes, a leading independent video game development studio, is honored to announce it has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Conducted annually by Mediacorp Canada Inc., the Canada’s Top 100 List recognizes employers that are industry leaders in attracting and retaining employees. Digital Extremes was awarded one of the Top 100 spots from over 2600 reviewed employers.<br /><br />“It’s an honour to be recognized in this way. To be included as one of the Top 100 alongside the best of the best in Canada is outstanding,” said James Schmalz, CEO of Digital Extremes. “Developing games is a massive team effort that requires top notch talent and keeping a positive, healthy, productive culture and work environment is a critical factor in our success and retention of that talent. We are constantly reviewing how we operate to improve recruiting efforts, employee relations, morale and production – it evolves as our games and people do.”<br /><br />For over 16 years, Digital Extremes has developed or co-developed some of the highest regarded games in the industry. Currently, Digital Extremes is working on the hotly anticipated action game, Bioshock™ 2 for 2K Games, which is set for release in early 2010.<br /><br />In its 10th year, the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project grades employers in eight key areas: (1) Physical Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere &amp; Social; (3) Health, Financial &amp; Family Benefits; (4) Vacation &amp; Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training &amp; Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. This year’s full List will be featured in the October 8th edition of Maclean’s magazine and the October 9th edition of The Globe and Mail newspaper.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;">-30-</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Digital Extremes</strong><br />Founded in 1993 by industry visionary, James Schmalz, and based in London, Ontario, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent development studios in the interactive entertainment industry. The Canadian based developer is best known for its co-creation of the award-winning and multi-million unit selling franchise, Epic Games’ Unreal® as well as the highly acclaimed, Dark Sector® for Playstation®3 and Xbox360® using their proprietary technology, the Evolution Engine™. For more information about the company or licensing the Evolution Engine, please visit <a href="http://www.digitalextremes.com" target="_blank">www.digitalextremes.com</a>.</p> 331 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:49:14 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/local-web-company-develops-online-video-survey-london-and-middlesex-community <p>London, ON, October 20, 2009 - United Way of London and Middlesex launched their online survey “Think Community”, yesterday October 19th, 2009 <a href="http://www.thinkcommunity.ca" target="_blank">www.thinkcommunity.ca</a>.<br /><br />The interactive online video survey, gives the London and Middlesex community a chance to tell United Way what they think. The survey asks participants to take at look at their community and think about the people, the neighbourhoods, the issues and most importantly the possibilities that exist for a community where everyone matters. <br /><br />In less than 10 minutes a participant can complete the interactive video survey that United Way hopes will be the first step towards re-imagining “our” community’s future together. <br /><br />London web development company, Echidna Solutions Corp., built and designed the interactive video survey for United Way of London and Middlesex. “United Way was looking for a unique way to engage participants in an online survey. With the help of local company web.isod.es we built a fully functional, interactive and informative video survey for the London and Middlesex community,” said Andrew McClenaghan, principal owner of Echidna. <br /><br />The interactive online survey incorporates video and social media in the hopes to engage participants from the entire London and Middlesex community. To complete the survey, please visit <a href="http://www.thinkcommunity.ca" target="_blank">www.thinkcommunity.ca</a>. </p><p style="text-align: center;">-30-</p> 330 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:19:39 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/calvin-r-stiller-named-one-six-inductees-2010-canadian-medical-hall-fame <p>London, Ontario, Canada - October 16, 2009 - The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the 2010 inductees. These remarkable individuals will join the ranks of the 76 Hall of Fame laureates who have previously been inducted for pushing the boundaries of knowledge to improve human health.<br /><br />The six inductees are: </p><ul><li>Dr. Alan C. Burton MBE</li><li>Dr. William A. Cochrane OC</li><li>Dr. Phil Gold CC OQ</li><li>Dr. James C. Hogg OC</li><li>Dr. Vera Peters OC</li><li>Dr. Calvin R. Stiller CM OOnt</li></ul><p><br />“I am most appreciative and honoured to be selected for induction into The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame,” said incoming laureate Dr. William Cochrane. “The recognition must be shared with my many associates across Canada, and in Calgary and Alberta, who have joined me in various health care and&nbsp; medical research activities over the years. I would be remiss if I did not also recognize the major contribution of my wife and family. To all, I am sincerely grateful.”<br /><br />The 2010 inductees were selected by an independent committee of prominent leaders from Canada’s medical community. <br /><br />“Choosing the recipients from amongst a group of highly-accomplished scientists, care providers and builders of medicine is always a difficult process,” said Dr. Alain Beaudet, president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and chair of the Selection Committee. “All are worthy of our recognition and gratitude, but this year’s inductees exemplify the highest degree of distinction through their contributions to Canada’s enduring culture of health care excellence.” <br /><br />Over 500 of our country’s leading citizens will gather for the Induction Ceremony to be held for the first time in Calgary on April 13, 2010. The Canadian&nbsp; Medical Hall of Fame is joined by major sponsors, CN, Scotiabank, BMO Bank of Montreal and the Canadian Medical Association, in bringing this unique and prestigious event to Canadians. The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is dedicated to creating an enduring tribute to Canada’s medical pioneers who, through discovery and innovation, have contributed to better health in Canada and the world. Through our laureate and educational programs, we inspire students to pursue careers in the health sciences and to dream of becoming our future medical heroes.<br /><br />Biographies of the inductees are available at <a href="http://www.cdnmedhall.org/induction/" target="_blank">http://www.cdnmedhall.org/induction/</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br />-30-</p> 329 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:51:57 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/business-london-magazine-got-plan-can <p><strong>Acquiring start-up cash. It’s a task that can generate anxiety in most entrepreneurs, especially in times when fewer venture capital and financing institutions are willing to invest in seed-stage companies. </strong></p><p><strong>Venture London aims to alleviate some of this pressure on new businesses.</strong></p><p>Click <a href="http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/Business-London-Magazine/bl_oct_09/2009100701/" target="_blank">here</a> to read the October edition of Business London Magazine. This month's TechAlliance article (on page 18) highlights Venture London Business Competition, a challenge designed to foster entrepreneurship in the city by supporting new and growth-stage companies with cash and business acceleration prize packages.</p> 327 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:01:16 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ilookabout-now-preferred-supplier-england%E2%80%99s-city-westminster <p>London, Ontario, Canada – October 9, 2009. iLOOKABOUT Corp. (TSXV:ILA) (“iLOOKABOUT” or the “Company”) announced today that it has been awarded preferred supplier status and a five year contract for the provision of StreetScape imagery and visual data intelligence services to Westminster City Council, London, U.K. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.</p><p>The new contract follows a comprehensive three month pilot study of the StreetScape product and services. iLOOKABOUT and Westminster City Council staff collaborated on the design and implementation of the visual data intelligence systems required to meet Westminster’s needs. For more information visit <a href="http://www.iLOOKABOUT.com" target="_blank">www.iLOOKABOUT.com</a>. </p><p>The pilot test results proved StreetScape’s superiority in picture resolution and navigation through seamless street-level images while providing close proximity views of curbs and other infrastructure assets of importance. Compatibility of the visual data intelligence with existing City Council work processes was also cited for its cost and labour efficiencies. It is expected that several departments including Transportation, Parking, Planning and Customer Services will adopt the StreetScape product and services. The system will be used internally and by selected contractors only. </p><p>“It is always gratifying to see StreetScape perform so well for our customers,” said Jeff Young, President and CEO of iLOOKABOUT. “This was a true customer-company collaborative effort during the pilot and we fully intend to maintain this approach as we continue our work for Westminster City Council.”</p><p> iLOOKABOUT will begin full systems integration this month with a view to making the system live on the City Council’s internal network during October. </p><p>Westminster is home to some of the most famous buildings in the world including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben. </p><p style="text-align: center;">-30-</p><p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About iLOOKABOUT </strong><br />iLOOKABOUT is a visual data intelligence company serving commercial enterprise in the municipal, real estate and insurance sectors in North America and Europe with products and services including iLOOKABOUT StreetScape and Virtual Tours. A pioneer in visual data with its Virtual Tour product, the company recently developed iLOOKABOUT StreetScape, a visual data intelligence product for the geo-spatial market. iLOOKABOUT StreetScape is panoramic, comprehensive, street level perspective visual data, geo-coded with latitude and longitude coordinates for accuracy and supported by patented software processes and proprietary security and storage systems. Headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, iLOOKABOUT also has offices in Toronto, Canada. iLOOKABOUT’s shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ILA. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.</em></p> 324 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:57:40 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/londons-digital-interactive-gaming-industry-coming-together-momentum-building-conference <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/Dig_logo1.gif" alt="DIG logo" width="175" height="101" style="float: right; margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px;" />Artists, programmers, designers, communicators, digital media fanatics, service providers, bloggers, technologists, gamers, and the curious are encouraged to participate in <a href="http://conf.diglondon.com/" target="_blank"><strong>DIG London 2009</strong></a>.</p><p>Contributing over $10 billion to the North American economy annually, the Digital Interactive Gaming (DIG) industry is broadening its reach and strengthening its position in the marketplace by involving new demographics and introducing innovative applications of game technology. </p><p>The Digital Interactive Gaming industry is poised for tremendous growth – Ubisoft Executive <a href="http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2007/08/gaming-to-surge-50-percent-in-four-years-possibly.ars" target="_blank">Yves Guillemot</a> believes that the industry will grow 50% over the next four years. Are London and Ontario ready to take advantage of this opportunity? Home to several game-design and digital media companies including Big Blue Bubble, Digital Extremes, and Antic Entertainment, with access to talent from Western, Fanshawe, and tirOS College, London is stepping up its game with DIG London 2009.&nbsp; </p><p>The second annual Digital Interactive Gaming London conference, November 3rd and 4th, is bringing game designers, programmers, artists, producers, and service providers from across North America to London to network, learn about emerging trends, explore industry issues, and connect with new opportunities.&nbsp; </p><p>The DIG industry is strengthening the local economy and adding significant growth throughout North America. For the four-year period of 2002-06, direct employment for the industry grew at an annual rate of 4.4%. With Ubisoft’s recent investment in a Toronto office, there is no sign of this industry slowing down – rather, it keeps opening doors for new innovations in gaming design, digital media, and technology.</p><p>Check out the <a href="http://conf.diglondon.ca/index.php/dig/menu_link/agenda" target="_blank">DIG London 2009 line-up</a> of speakers, panels, and presentations and join this momentum-building event. You can also follow DIG London on Twitter for program and industry updates: <a href="http://www.Twitter.com/DIGLondon" target="_blank">www.Twitter.com/DIGLondon</a>. </p><p><br />- Kadie Ward<br />&nbsp; Manager, Business Growth &amp; Retention (<a href="http://ledc.com/home/" target="_blank">London Economic Development Corp.</a>)<br />&nbsp; <a href="mailto:info@diglondon.ca" target="_blank">info@diglondon.ca</a></p> 321 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:42:31 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/private-canadian-companies-poised-excel-internationally <p>(Toronto – October 14, 2009) – Over half (57 percent) of Canadian private companies said foreign operations were important to their company's overall growth strategy, according to a KPMG Enterprise^TM survey, <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/FINAL%20English%20taking_world_2009%20web.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Taking on the World: Positioning Canadian Private Companies for Global Success</strong></a> (click to download report).<br /><br />More than three-quarters of respondents indicated that they sell or export outside the country, import goods or services, and/or use foreign vendors or distributors. Nearly one-half of survey respondents said they considered their foreign expansion to be successful, while one-quarter admitted to being unsuccessful. Respondents were senior executives, with more than half of them CEOs, presidents, and/or owners. <br /><br />"As we enter a period of global economic recovery, foreign markets will become the places to be if an organization is to achieve maximum growth," said Dennis Fortnum, National Leader, KPMG Enterprise. "Canada seems poised to excel as the global economy recovers, giving Canadian organizations an edge in doing business globally."<br /><br />The survey documents the extent of private companies' foreign operations to date; sheds light on the benefits of global expansion for private companies, and the key challenges and risks of doing so; and provides information about local employee and supply resources in foreign markets.<br /><br />Key findings include:</p><ul><li>Sixty percent of private companies surveyed said they plan to expand their presence outside Canada during the next 5 years </li><li>More than half of respondents said less than 40 percent of their total revenues came from operations outside Canada </li><li>Looking ahead, leaders of Canadian private companies indicated that revenue from foreign operations would grow over the next five 5 and, specifically, 14 percent indicated their revenues should grow by more than 80 percent during this period.</li></ul><p>Just over one-half of the private companies surveyed said that they would not change their global expansion plans during an economic downturn, which was up from just under one-half in last year's survey. However, the percentage of companies who said they would increase their foreign expansion during a downturn fell to 25 percent, from 36 percent a year ago, and 18 percent said they would decrease expansion, compared with 12 percent previously.</p><p><br />During good economic times, 60 percent said they would retain the status quo, down slightly from 63 percent last year. One-third said they would increase foreign expansion during an upturn, up from one-quarter a year ago, while only 6 percent said they would cut back, compared with 10 percent in 2008.<br /><br />"There are much larger markets beyond Canada's boundaries, and foreign expansion provides an opportunity to increase sales and profitability," said Fortnum. "Opportunities are available to not only large public corporations, but also to small- and medium-sized private companies."<br /><br />The 2009 survey included new questions related to the economic recession. While 40 percent of respondents said the global credit crisis had an impact on their ability to implement plans for expansion in foreign markets, 43 percent claimed it had little or no impact. In terms of international outsourcing, 70 percent of respondents said the downturn had little or no effect. And more than two thirds said the situation had not prompted them to make changes in their foreign expansion plans.<br /><br />While Canadian private company owners and CEOs are enthusiastic about the prospects for global expansion in the coming years, lessons learned from the recession provide a reminder of the need to be cautious. Yet, at the same time, the downturn has also demonstrated just how competitive and global the new business world has become-and, consequently, of the need to identify and exploit opportunities abroad.<br /><br />A combined methodology was undertaken for this year's Taking on the World survey, including by telephone, online, and one-on-one interviews. The companies selected were already doing business outside Canada or were planning to do so. Respondents were senior executives, more than half of them CEOs, presidents, and/or owners.<br /><br />The focus of this report is based upon the 96 percent of respondents who said they were already conducting business outside Canada. Responding companies represented a wide range of industries, the largest component (25 percent) being commercial/industrial manufacturing businesses. All regions of Canada were represented, with 47 percent based in Ontario and 28 percent in the four Western provinces. Two-thirds of the companies surveyed had annual revenues of less than $50 million; three-quarters had fewer than 250 employees.<br /><br />The study was completed between June and July 2009.</p><p style="text-align: center;">-30-</p> 320 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:24:20 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-marketing-p2p-2 <p><strong>Topic: Effective Sales Tactics<br />Presenter: Roger Whittle, Roger Whittle &amp; Associates</strong><br /><br />This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs<br /><strong> 319 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:22:15 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-marketing-p2p-0 <p><strong>Topic: How to Deliver a Successful Presentation, Part II</strong></p><p>Join us on October 23rd for a follow-up to a previous Sales &amp; Marketing session on delivering an effective presentation. Even if you missed the first meeting, be sure to catch this one, as speaker Marc Lacoursiere (The Achievement Centre) reviews the tips and tricks to developing a powerful presentation, no matter your audience.</p> 307 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:21:34 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/sales-marketing-p2p-1 <p><strong>Topic: Social Media<br />Presenter: Justin Ogglesby, Hall Associates</strong></p><p>This members-only P2P brings together sales and marketing professionals from a wide variety of businesses to share techniques, best practices and to discuss tactics for competing successfully in today's marketplace.<br /><br />Who should attend: Sales and Marketing Professionals / Communicators / Entrepreneurs</p> 318 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:10:53 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-p2p-ii <p>Entrepreneur Peer-to-Peer (E-P2P) groups exchange valuable experience, ideas, and solutions to some of business' most critical issues. Qualified members meet monthly to discuss multidimensional issues that face entrepreneurs in the technology sector.<br /><br />Who should attend: Entrepreneurs in the technology sector and individuals who are primarily tasked with facilitating and fostering start-up businesses within organizations.<br /> 316 at http://www.techalliance.ca Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:20:29 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/would-you-rather-gennext-launch-event <p><strong>THE DIRECTION OF CHANGE IN LONDON.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/Marc-Kielburger.jpg" alt="Marc Kielburger" width="150" height="208" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" />Marc Kielburger, Co-Founder of Free The Children and Me to We</strong><br /><br />We are the next generation of community leaders. We are the entrepreneurs of tomorrow’s business world, the outspoken politicians of the future government, the passionate artists and teachers that will someday leave our mark, but we have a strong and powerful voice today.<br /> 293 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:21:53 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/ten-hut-ultimate-business-boot-camp-back <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/09_E10_Logo_forWeb.gif" alt="E1.0 blog" width="250" height="96" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" />TechAlliance Venture Services and the Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship recently kicked-off the 4th annual instalment of <a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/entrepreneur-10" target="_blank">Entrepreneur 1.0 (E1.0)</a>, also known as “the ultimate business boot camp.” </p><p>A ten-week course designed to help entrepreneurs get off on the right foot, E1.0 takes participants through key challenges that can affect the planning stages of a business. Everything from communications and networking to cash flow management is covered in this intensive module-based program.</p><p>October 6th marked the first day for E1.0, and participants took part in the introductory module, “The Evolution of a Business and Your Plan.” </p><p>Between tweeting about the topic at-hand, Eric Janssen (<a href="http://twitter.com/IveyMIFE" target="_blank">twitter alias @IveyMIFE</a>), a lecturer from The Richard Ivey School of Business, took note of some of speaker Dr. Wayne Danter’s key points. One stood out to me, but I encourage you to <a href="http://www.iveyentrepreneur.ca/index.php/blogs/events/entrepreneur_1.0_-_the_ultimate_business_bootcamp_session_one" target="_blank">read Janssen’s full re-cap of the session</a> for more tips from Danter and from Stewart Thornill, the executive director of the Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship.</p><p>Danter pointed out that it’s better not to work with people who only tell you what you want to hear. This is extremely important as it’s difficult not to be swayed by yes men. Who doesn’t like to have their ideas and concepts ratified by praise? Unfortunately, yes-men won’t challenge you to think outside the box or point out where there are areas for improvement in your plan. Entrepreneurs, and truly all those in business, need to remember that, although it might be difficult to hear at the time, the brutal truth is what can help a new product or service take flight. </p><p><strong>Make sure to read Janssen’s regular blogs and tweets about Entrepreneur 1.0 for more suggestions on how to get your new business marching on the right path.</strong></p> 313 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:54:02 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-breakfast-club <p style="text-align: center;"><br /><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/09BClub_WebBanner.gif" alt="TechAlliance Breakfast Club" width="500" height="139" /></p> 91 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:00:01 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/finance-p2p-0 <p><strong>Topic: "Managing Foreign Exchange"</strong></p><p>In the arena of finance, the rules are constantly changing, requiring today's financial managers to explore the latest ideas and concepts, gain new perspectives on traditional business practices, and obtain hands-on experience with the most current tools to help their organizations gain an advantage. </p> 93 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:09:38 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/critical-outcome-technologies-inc-receives-us-patent-related-its-acute-myelogenous-leukemia-program <p>London, Ontario (October 7, 2009): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT) announced today that a patent for its protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors within the Company’s Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) program was granted by the United States Patent Office (USPTO) on September 8, 2009. According to the National Cancer Institute tyrosine kinase inhibitors interfere with cell communication and may prevent tumor growth by inhibiting the uncontrolled white blood cell proliferation common in leukemia. This patent, under USPTO # 7,585,866 B2, provides protection in a market where approximately 18,500 new cases of AML are diagnosed worldwide each year and the trend in overall incidence of AML is expected to grow by 7% in the next six years.</p><p>“We are quite pleased to announce another important milestone in the growth and development of our Company,” said COTI President and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Wayne Danter. “The granting of this patent by the examiners of the USPTO represents a further validation of the value of the CHEMSAS® process for discovering novel targeted lead compounds. As a result, we have an additional valuable asset that can be licensed to partners to further develop these drug candidates for the treatment of one of the most serious forms of cancer in adults.”</p><p>The Company plans to begin preclinical development of a lead compound from this library and aggressively pursue licensing opportunities with leading North American and European pharmaceutical partners in 2010. European patents for these AML compounds were previously granted under European patent numbers 1 551 824 and 1 542 989. The granting of additional patents on these compounds in North America are expected shortly and will further strengthen the Company’s patent portfolio and provide additional impetus to licensing negotiations.</p><p style="text-align: center;">###</p><p><em>Notice to Readers</em><br />Information contained in this press release may contain certain statements which constitute “forwardlooking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act (Ontario) and applicable securities laws. Specifically, the statement “are expected shortly” is a forward‐looking statement. Forward‐looking statements, by their nature, are not guarantees of future performance and are based upon management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. COTI operates in a highly competitive environment that involves significant risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ<br />materially from those anticipated in these forward‐looking statements. Management of COTI considers the assumptions on which these forward‐looking statements are based to be reasonable, but as a result of the many risk factors, cautions the reader that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward‐looking statements. Information in this press release should be considered accurate only as of the date of the release and may be superseded by more recent information disclosed in later press releases, filings with the securities regulatory authorities or otherwise.<br /><br /><em>About Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI)</em><br />COTI is formed around a unique computational platform technology called CHEMSAS®, which allows for the accelerated identification, profiling and optimization of targeted small molecules potentially effective in the treatment of human diseases for which current therapy is either lacking or ineffective. Currently, six targeted libraries of lead compounds are under active development; small cell lung cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV integrase inhibitors, acute myelogenous leukemia, colorectal cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.</p><p>For further information, please visit <a href="http://www.criticaloutcome.com" target="_blank">www.criticaloutcome.com</a> or contact Michael Barr, Director of Business Development and Marketing, 519‐858‐5157.</p><p><br /><em>Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.</em></p> 303 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:48:12 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/how-you-can-prepare-harmonization-tax <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/169849_3851-TAX_large.jpg" alt="Tax Photo" width="150" height="150" style="border: 0.5px solid black; float: right; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" />It’s coming, the new harmonized sales tax (HST) that will combine the current GST and PST into one levy. Starting July 2010, Ontario and British Columbia are introducing the revamped 13% tax and it’s going to have an impact on every business in these provinces. </p><p>Although the Ontario and B.C. HST guidelines have yet to be released, there are plenty of articles online that touch on the subject. Check out the <a href="http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=3acd4a79-9152-4c18-bf71-8dc58326ab52" target="_blank">National Post's coverage from March 2009</a> for opinions on how the tax change will affect business, or peruse the <a href="http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/sm/gsthst-tpstvh/menu-eng.html" target="_blank">Canada Revenue Agency's section on current HST practices</a>.</p><p><strong>What can your business do to prepare?</strong></p><p>Recently, KPMG released an article outlining some of the key steps businesses, large and small, can take to get ready for the tax change, and for some, the tax increase. </p><p>According to the article, there’s good news for companies making GST-taxable sales: “…the change to HST may help make them [companies] more competitive nationally and internationally because they will generally be able to recover most HST they pay through input tax credits, which will remove the unrecoverable PST currently embedded in their costs.” </p><p>Conversely, businesses that provide GST-exempt activities won’t be recipients of the same benefit. “…companies in GST-exempt activities will generally not be able to recover the HST they pay. These companies will likely pay additional unrecoverable tax because some items previously not subject to PST will become subject to HST, such as most intangible goods and services.”</p><p>An important task all companies should tackle is to determine which resources are needed to make the necessary changes to the upcoming year’s budgets, financial plans, and system and human resources allocations. A review of accounting and IT systems, to establish whether better internal controls for GST/HST purposes are required, is a good place to start. </p><p><strong>Learn more about the impact HST will have on business by reading “<a href="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/KPMG-Ontario%20Tax%20Harmonization_TECH%20Final.pdf" target="_blank">Ontario and B.C. Technology Companies — Get Ready for Sales Tax Harmonization</a>” by Lesley Tela, Associate Partner, KPMG LLP and Dianne Bomben, Senior Manager, KPMG LLP.</strong></p> 302 at http://www.techalliance.ca Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:13:58 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/after-global-financial-crisis-foundation-investment-forum-luncheon <p>Pillar will welcome keynote speaker and philanthropist <strong>Alan Broadbent</strong> to the Foundation Investment Forum. Mr. Broadbent will speak about “active citizenship and the role of social innovation in creating resilient and vibrant communities.”<br /><br />The keynote address and lunch are open to everyone.</p><p><strong>Tickets are $50. To register, visit <a href="http://www.pillarnonprofit.ca/news_and_events/foundation_investment_forum/" target="_blank">www.pillarnonprofit.ca</a> and pay online or download a PDF form and submit payment by cheque.</strong></p> 295 at http://www.techalliance.ca Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:00:07 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/finance-p2p <p>In the arena of finance, the rules are constantly changing, requiring today's financial managers to explore the latest ideas and concepts, gain new perspectives on traditional business practices, and obtain hands-on experience with the most current tools to help their organizations gain an advantage. </p> 81 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:13:57 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/orchestra-london%E2%80%99s-halloween-disco-special <p><strong>Boogie down to Stayin' Alive, Thriller, and Hot Stuff at this one-night-only party of the year with the Jeans 'n Classics band!</strong><br /><br />Freaky and funky, this fantastic event includes dancing, raffles, and tons of prizes. There will be prizes for the best costume and the best Michael Jackson lookalike!<br /><br /></p> 292 at http://www.techalliance.ca Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:11:14 EDT http://www.techalliance.ca/making-opportunity-recognition-conscious-activity <p><img src="http://www.techalliance.ca/sites/default/files/imagecache/Lightbulb-lrg.jpg" alt="Lightbulb" width="150" height="150" style="border: 0.5px solid black; float: right; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" />What do rice cakes have to do with entrepreneurial insight?&nbsp; A simple, but ridiculous story helps make the point quite clearly.&nbsp; </p><p>The other day, my office-mate was snacking away on a rice cake at her desk.&nbsp; Of course, anyone who has had the pleasure of eating such a delicacy knows that they’re a bit messy.&nbsp; The following is my recollection of the dialogue about the subject:</p><p>Katrina: “There’s rice-cake debris everywhere...you’d think that somebody would’ve invented a rice cake that didn’t make such a mess.”<br />Alec: “What you need is a rice-cake debris shield of some sorts.”<br />Katrina: “Yeah...like those plastic collars that they put on cats and dogs at the vet, but modified for humans eating rice cakes.”</p><p>A ridiculous conversation no doubt, but it reminded me of something I’ve come to realize about entrepreneurship after having been involved in this loosely defined space for a couple years now.&nbsp; Specifically, it reminded me of the importance of consciously recognizing opportunities.&nbsp; Way too many people let experiences pass them by without thinking that there may be an opportunity if one digs beneath the surface.&nbsp; </p><p>Whereas many people believe that “opportunity knocks” [and entrepreneurs answer], I think it’s the other way around - entrepreneurs knock, and opportunities answer.&nbsp; As I see it, opportunities come to those who create them.&nbsp; Opportunity recognition is not some passive activity, but rather, an active process.&nbsp; A true entrepreneur is constantly on the lookout for complaints, grievances, annoyances, inconsistencies, and imperf