Stephen Elop to head Microsoft Devices Group including Xbox and Surface

Stephen Elop is currently CEO of Nokia and he actually gave a great demo and launch event for the new Asha and Nokia X devices this week at Mobile World Congress. Word has it that once Nokia is fully absorbed into Microsoft, Elop, who many saw as contender for the CEO job which went to Satya Nadella, will head the Devices and Studios Group.

Originally a Microsoft employee, Canadian Elop gets the opportunity to steer one major aspect of Redmond as it aspires to fullfill its 'Devices and Services Company," destiny. Under Elop's stewardship will be  Xbox, Surface and all the accessories and physical doodads such as keyboards, mice and accessories from Microsoft. His experience in products from Nokia should come in pretty handy. 

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Apple's iPad Air wins Best Tablet at Mobile World Congress

Despite not being featured or on display at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Apple's iPad Air took the Best Tablet for 2014 honours as part of the the 2014 Global Mobile Awards. This is despite half-a-dozen new Android tablets having come to market since the iPad Air launched in October. 

The iPad Air and the past four generations of Apple's tablet have dominated the tablet space pretty much since Apple introduced the category in 2010. Various waves of tablets have tried to challenge the iPad in the 9.7-inch category. Competitors have diversified by making different sizes, connecting keyboard accessories and even releasing professional versions of their tablets.

Despite this, the iPad and its ecosystem have dominated not just the consumer space but the ever-evolving enterprise market. Apple has managed to make the iPad more portable and yet even more powerful with each suceedding iteration. 

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Samsung Canada commits $1 Million to Canadian public education

Samsung Canada today announced a major commitment to Canadian public education, with the national launch of its Solve for Tomorrow program which will pledge $1 million in school technology grants as well as support in researching the barriers and opportunities for technology solutions in the classroom. Samsung started the Solve for Tomorrow education program in 2010 in North America to help support 21^st century learning goals, raise awareness and interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects and to help reduce the technology gap in classrooms. 

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Made-in-Canada digital signage tech gives businesses a competitive advantage

Toshiba launched its Canadian-designed digital signage technology for business. Toshiba Display Solutions allow small businesses to communicate with customers through single or multiple LED screens.

Created by engineers at Toshiba’s Canadian headquarters, this new product helps businesses control the look and feel of their digital display content, including images, video, weather and news updates for as little as $129.99/month. The technology uses cloud computing to give business owners the ultimate flexibility and control.

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