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Best Buy Closes Locations In Canada As More Consumers Shop Online
0By: Talha Bhatti | February 2nd, 2013 | Business, News, O Canada
Large retail chains in Canada are facing a lot of pressure from online retailers. Just as big-box chains used competitive pricing, large selections and quality service to beat out smaller competitors, online retailers are quickly taking away customers from the large sellers by offering a new online shopping experience. The Canadian retail sector is going through a very shaky time as more American ...
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CB Insights’ Report States Canada Third Best Country For Tech Acquisitions
By: Ali Raza | February 2nd, 2013 | Business, News, O Canada
Acquisitions of technology companies remained high during 2012 with over 2,200 private corporations obtained across the globe. Canada was ranked the third best country in the world when it came to acquisitions after the US and UK, as per the latest report from CB Insights. Considering the fact that Canada’s population is j...
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Results of the Second Annual Most Influential Brands Study Announced
By: Zain Nabi | February 2nd, 2013 | Business, O Canada
The Institute of Communication Agencies (ICA), which represents Canada’s advertising and communication agencies, and Ipsos Reid, a leading marketing research firm, have announced the result of this year’s Most Influential Brands study. The study ranks the most influential...
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Lenovo To Challenge Apple and Samsung in Smartphone Market
By: Zain Nabi | February 2nd, 2013 | Business, News, Smartphones
Lenovo is set to challenge Apple and Samsung in the smartphone market. These companies are currently dominating it with its iPhones and Galaxys respectively. The Beijing-based company recorded huge profits in its third ...
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Apple Shipped More Phones in U.S. than Samsung in Q4
By: Zain Nabi | February 2nd, 2013 | Business, News
Apple left Samsung behind by shipping the most number of mobile phone devices in the U.S in the fourth quarter, according to Strategic Analytics. This is the first time ever that Apple has topped this race. Apple s...
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Facebook Introduces Facebook Cards
By: Zain Nabi | February 1st, 2013 | Business, News
Facebook has introduced a new service allowing its users to send gifts to their connections using “Facebook Card” that will be delivered to the people who are selected to receive the gift through a mail. The approach of physically providing gifts seems to be a big and gutsy step from Facebook that has joined hands with some retailers to make this project a success. According to the
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Guide to Secure Investment
By: Zain Nabi | February 1st, 2013 | Business
It is impossible to actually get the idea of how and where to invest unless you test some waters on your own and get the hang of the market you are going to invest in. Still, it is essential to have some basic understanding about investing right. If you are lucky enough to have a mentor of your own, you might well be able to bet on a secure platform to invest, but if not, you can still gain assist...
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FIS Completely Acquires mFoundry
By: Zain Nabi | February 1st, 2013 | Business, News
FIS, a provider of banking and payment technologies, has acquired 78 per cent shares of mFoundry, a mobile banking and payment solutions provider serving many leading financial institutions in the world, to completely take over the latter. FIS had already owned 22 per cent of mFoundry...
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Microsoft Planning To Invest $348 Million More In Virginia Data Center
By: Talha Bhatti | February 1st, 2013 | Business, News
Microsoft is experiencing increased data center needs like many other technology company's around the world. That is why the maker of Windows announced that it is looking to spend $348 million to add to data centers in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. The investment will yield two more facilities and increase Microsoft's capabilities. Reports fr...
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Sierra Wireless Sells AirCard Business for $144 Million to Netgear
By: Jeff Stewart | February 1st, 2013 | Business, News, O Canada
The leading wireless solution provider for machine to machine and mobile broadband apps, Sierra Wireless, has declared that they are selling their AirCard business for $144 million to Netgear, a company that provides innovative products to ISPs, busin...
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