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TTC introduces next-generation hybrids

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is adding more than 400 new Orion VII Next Generation hybrid buses to its fleet, in an effort to improve bus service in Toronto and further reduce its negative environmental impact.

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Case Studies

 
 
 

Case Study: University of Calgary

As competition in Canada's higher education sector heats up and operational costs rise, the University of Calgary has found improving document management is an effective way to meet today's challenges. The university recently signed a $40-million, seven-year agreement with Xerox Canada to revamp nearly every device, system or process relating to the creation, delivery, storage and sharing of documents throughout the educational institution.

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Case Study: London District Catholic School Board

Ontario's London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) has standardized its information technology (IT) network on a platform from Microsoft Canada to improve overall performance.

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Webinars improve parking management

Software provider T2 Systems is helping educate municipal governments about parking management with a new series of free 'webinars' called Parking Planning for Cities.

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Mississauga facilities go wireless

The city of Mississauga recently expanded its wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) network, allowing residents to access the Internet at local community centres, arenas and libraries.

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Albertans discuss IT advancements

Cybera, an Alberta-based information technology (IT) organization, recently hosted the Cyberinfrastructure Summit: Innovation at Work at the Banff Springs Hotel, which focused on the need to create an IT utility model that businesses can plug into and pay for as required.

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Canadian Forces get faster dental care

Emergis, an information technology (IT) provider in Quebec, has provided business analysis, on-site implementation and staff training and support for the installation of a dental electronic health record (EHR) system at 21 Canadian Forces (CF) clinics across Canada.

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

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Custom Truck Sales named Dealer of the Year

 
   

Kenworth's 2007 Dealer of the Year award for Canada and the U.S. was won by Regina-based Custom Truck Sales at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting in San Diego, Calif.

 
   

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CMBC wins ESRI award

 
   

Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) recently won an Award of Excellence at ESRI Canada's annual Regional User Conference in Vancouver.

 
   

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