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Case Studies

Canada Post

Canada Post, a crown corporation, is responsible for delivering approximately 40 million pieces of mail every day. Innovapost is its information technology (IT) partner, responsible for managing hundreds of complex systems, including one of the largest deployments in Canada of technology from software provider SAP.

B.C. transit agency expands fuel contract

TransLink, the Vancouver transit agency, has chosen Clean Energy Fuels to support its current fleet of 60 clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) buses.

St. Lawrence Seaway upgrades video technology

Security improvements were recently made to Ontario's Welland Canal section of the St. Lawrence Seaway as part of a four-year closed-circuit television (CCTV) upgrade to enhance traffic management and safety operations.

Toronto alliance plans green procurement

A new initiative from the Toronto City Summit Alliance, a coalition of civic leaders, has brought together a variety of organizations to help promote products and services that minimize environmental impact and create 'green' jobs.

RCMP deploys new card readers

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is upgrading its security check technology with a new device capable of reading both bar codes and magnetic drivers' licences.

calendar of events

May 31 - June 2, 2009
IMA Conference
Institute of Municipal Assessors (IMA)
Deerhurst Resort,
Muskoka, Ont.
Visit www.assessorsinstitute.ca.

June 1-3, 2009
CAMA Conference
Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA)
Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler, B.C.
Visit www.camacam.ca.

June 2-3, 2009
Transforming & Revitalizing Downtown Summit
Strategy Institute
The Renaissance Toronto Hotel Downtown,
Toronto, Ont.
Visit www.strategyinstitute.com.

June 6-10, 2009
CUTA Annual Conference
Canadian Urban Transit Assocition (CUTA)
Whistler, B.C.
Visit www.cutaactu.ca.

June 8-10, 2009
Government Fleet Expo and Conference
Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport Convention Center
Denver, Colo.
Visit www.govfleetexpo.com.

For all events click here

RECOGNITION AND MILESTONES

		University of Calgary recognized for ongoing commitment to innovation
		Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Canada recently recognized the University of Calgary with an Award of Excellence for its long-standing educational commitment to geographic information system (GIS) technology.

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