Category Archives: Technology

CBC/Radio-Canada employees get set to go Google

As CBC/Radio-Canada employees get set to go Google, Fred Mattocks gives us an inside look at what innovation means for the Corporation, its future and its services to Canadians. Fred Mattocks is chair of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Technology Strategy Board and General … Continue reading

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A year in review, courtesy of MTM’s Research Team

The Media Technology Monitor (MTM) is Canada’s premier research product in the area of technology ownership and use. Based on 12,000 telephone interviews annually, the MTM has spoken with over 100,000 Canadians (equally split between Anglophones and Francophones) over the … Continue reading

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Moving to Gmail – and more! – at CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is going Google! The Corporation will adopt Gmail as its new email system before April 2013. It’s the first step in implementing the Google “eco-system” to empower employees with new productivity tools. “We’re excited to introduce a new email solution … Continue reading

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New Radio-Canada app for iPad and iPad mini

On October 29, Radio-Canada released its free app for iPad and iPad mini. The app’s front page refreshes daily to keep you up to speed on the latest news, plus it hand-picks content for you from Radio-Canada’s top stories, based … Continue reading

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Technology Forum 2012

On Wednesday, October 17 and Thursday, October 18, CBC/Radio-Canada employees are invited to join the TSB at Technology Forum 2012 to hear from in-house and industry experts, and to join the question and answer periods afterwards. Employees in Montreal are … Continue reading

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NOTICE: Shutdown of over-the-air analogue television transmission — July 31, 2012

CBC/Radio-Canada is decommissioning its over-the-air analogue television transmission network on July 31, 2012. This means that if you use an antenna to watch television and receive an analogue signal from CBC Television or Télévision de Radio-Canada, then you will need … Continue reading

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New CBC/Radio-Canada online magazine focuses on media and technology innovations

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Paul Jané, Chief Editor of CBC/Radio-Canada’s new tech news magazine, SYNC, which was released last week. I asked Paul a few questions about the new webzine’s content and objectives. What can … Continue reading

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Goodbye loud ads, you will not be missed

Earlier this month, the CRTC published the final regulations requiring Canadian broadcasters and broadcasting distributors to adhere to the Advanced Television Systems Committee’s (ATSC) standards for measuring and controlling television signals.  I’ve been reading a lot of blogs and tweets … Continue reading

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Internet TV Has Changed: The Rise of Netflix

Netflix is for lovers of TV not cord-cutters. Netflix is being rapidly adopted by Canadians and has raised many questions about the future of television subscription services.  A new study from the Media Technology Monitor (MTM) reveals that many of … Continue reading

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CBC/Radio-Canada’s LED Transition Project a green success

The current phase of the CBC/Radio-Canada LED transition project is heading toward the finish line, with studio conversions in Toronto and Montreal now completed, and additional conversions in Montreal, Quebec City and Yellowknife nearing completion. “This is excellent news for everyone … Continue reading

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