Monthly Archives: September 2013

Grand Theft Auto 5 boosts billion-dollar game industry

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Description: Grand Theft Auto set records last week by generating over $800 million US in the first 24 hours of sales. Behind this success is interactive Holly-wood style story telling and production. Source: CBC Date: September 17, 2013 Grand Theft Auto 5, which launched on Tuesday, generated about $800 million US in worldwide sales in the first day… Read more »

Innovation Saves Lives: How Business Process Management can improve Patient Care

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Description: This advertisement from IBM explains how information systems can positively impact the operation of an organization and individual lives. Source: TechVibes  Date: September 27th, 2013 Innovation can save lives but not in the way you might think. It’s not just about the latest breakthrough technology, it’s also about reinventing business processes. Watch Video Questions for discussion:… Read more »

Bundled up: Rogers bets on a digital future for magazines

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Description: Rogers hopes to add online magazine publications to its database available to wireless and cable subscribers. Digital publications also offer an advanced way to track reader trends to entice advertisers. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: September 26, 2013 Rogers Media is taking a lesson from its parent company’s cable division, as it bundles all… Read more »