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OTTAWA, Oct. 29, 2012 /CNW/ - Cyber Security and Perimeter Security are critical components to our public safety and national security interests. It is not surprising, therefore, that these two issues are the priority topics for this year's SecureTech Conference and Trade Show taking place in Ottawa, October 30-31, 2012. SecureTech 2012 is presented by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). Media must register in advance for accreditation. Visit the...
OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GTEC, produced by UBM TechWeb, announces more than 35 new product or service announcements happening at or leading up to Canada's leading government technology event next week. GTEC will feature another sold out expo show floor with over 200 companies showcasing the latest in technology advancements. Taking place November 5-8 at the Ottawa Convention Centre, GTEC provides a unique platform for IT professionals to present new products...
OTTAWA, Canada, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ottawa Citizen reports an influx of condominium projects that are either in the works or planned for the city of Ottawa. These condos have been designed with the changing Canadian population in mind, as reports have indicated that many homebuyers within the Ottawa region, and other areas of the country, are single or retired and are looking for smaller residences that offer a great deal in the way of luxury and convenience....
DVI2PCIe now captures 60 to 85 FPS, adds PCIe x1 model and Audio Video Extension Kit OTTAWA, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Epiphan Systems Inc., an innovator in professional audio-visual capture, record, broadcast streaming and replay hardware products has expanded the DVI2PCIe(TM) product offering, boosted performance and added new features. -- DVI2PCIe has more than doubled performance with lossless capture achieving 60 to 85 FPS (see DVI2PCIe...
Concussions and accumulated impacts to the head have become a hot‐topic issue in youth sports after recent research studies indicated an increased level of hitting during practices. OTTAWA, Ontario (PRWEB) October 19, 2012 Impakt Protective Inc., is pleased to announce that two leading Chicago area organizations, Pop Warner Football and Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois (AHAI) teams will start using Shockbox wireless helmet sensors from Impakt Protective. The sensors will be...
LONDON, October 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With Halloween fast approaching, HostelBookers [http://www.hostelbookers.com ], the budget accommodation specialist, offers travellers a few spooky options for those looking to celebrate with spirits other than those found in a bottle. From a 200-year-old manse in Transylvania, to a converted jail in Ottawa, and a former brothel in San Diego, these properties offer as many tricks as they do treats for the intrepid traveller. For those...
OTTAWA, Oct. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced the Government of Canada's contribution to Hockey Canada in support of the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey Women's World Championship. The event will be held from April 2-9, 2013, in Ottawa. "Today, on International Day of the Girl, the Harper Government is pleased to announce support for an event that will offer our Canadian women athletes the...
OTTAWA, Oct. 10, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), will make an announcement on Thursday, in Ottawa, during a news conference being held by Hockey Canada concerning the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship. The announcement coincides with the International Day of the Girl. This advisory is subject to change without notice. Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012 Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT...
OTTAWA, Oct. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - Espial, a leader in on-demand TV software and solutions, today announced the installation of the Espial MediaBase on-demand video platform at KBRO, one of Taiwan's largest cable television operators. Espial MediaBase will be installed and integrated at KBRO by Taiwan's leading broadband system integrator Hwacom, providing the cable television operator with a single, unified solution for delivering video-on-demand (VOD) content. "The Espial MediaBase...
Engineers and city planners study surface geology in order to construct buildings that can respond safely to earthquakes. Soft soil amplifies seismic waves, resulting in stronger ground motion than for sites built over bedrock. This study examines the local site response for the city of Ottawa, and the results indicate seismic waves may amplify ground motion greater than expected or referenced in the National Building Code of Canada. Current knowledge of the earthquake activity in Ottawa...
