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Dec 17, 2004: NEWT Plays Role in New NE2 Product

Calgary, AB - NE2's December product launch of its PrivacyDriver(TM) automatic encryption system for Windows operating systems has been aided by Leapfrog contest-winning access to NEWT.

Nov 09, 2004: Speech - ICT Symposium (eHealth), Winnipeg

Dr. Roger Pederson, President and CEO, TRLabs

Nov 01, 2004: NEWT/WINBC Announce Call for Entries for Wireless Innovation Contest 2005

Calgary/Vancouver - The Wireless Innovation Network of BC (WINBC), along with its key sponsors TELUS Mobility and Nokia and partner the Network for Emerging Wireless Technologies (NEWT), announced today that it is accepting entries for the second annual Wireless Innovation Contest 2005 (WIC 05).

Oct 21, 2004: Canada's Synchrotron Nanostructure Facility Established

(Released by Western Economic Diversification Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan)

Oct 18, 2004: Alberta SuperNet Gets Boost with New Certification Lab

Calgary, AB - Axia/NEWT partnership gives Alberta businesses access to global expertise for developing new Alberta SuperNet services

Sep 23, 2004: TDV Global Joins TRLabs to Generate Health Care Innovation

Winnipeg, MB - A 3-year, $900,000 research and development project to be jointly undertaken by TDV Global Inc. and TRLabs will contribute to an improvement of Canada's ability to track, monitor, and respond to national health issues such as SARS, the bio-terrorism threat, and BSE (mad cow disease).

Sep 21, 2004: New Video Security Product Has Origins At NEWT

Calgary, AB - Chubb Security's participation in a NEWT technology demonstration project has led to the company's introduction of a new video surveillance product in the marketplace.

Sep 19, 2004: Workshop on Alternatives to Mammography Dinner Speech

Winnipeg, MB - Dr. Roger Pederson, President and CEO, TRLabs

Sep 07, 2004: Imaging Workshop to Tackle Better Cancer Detection

Winnipeg, MB - A workshop being held September 18-20 is bringing 50 researchers from seven countries together to discuss ways to better detect the number one form of cancer in women.

Jun 21, 2004: Speech - Manitoba Community Dinner, Winnipeg

Dr. Roger Pederson, President and CEO, TRLabs

Jun 07, 2004: Leapfrog Winners Selected

Calgary, AB - Leapfrog, NEWT's contest that supports accelerated company development of wireless device, application, and/or system products, has selected three winners.

Apr 30, 2004: NEWT Advisory Board Chair Appointed

Calgary, AB - Dr. Don Kjosness, an executive with 30 years of experience in development and management of advanced technology companies, has been appointed as Chair of NEWT's Advisory Board. The appointment, made by TRLabs President and CEO Dr. Roger Pederson for its NEWT subsidiary, is effective immediately.

Apr 29, 2004: NEWT Network On The Grow

Calgary, AB - Four companies have joined Calgary-based wireless development centre NEWT to pursue wireless product development and business opportunities.

Apr 23, 2004: New VP Research For TRLabs

Edmonton, AB - TRLabs today announced new leadership for its research program. Dr. John McRory, employed at TRLabs since 1992 and currently Director Calgary Operations, has been promoted to Acting VP Research. The appointment is effective April 1, 2004.

Apr 16, 2004: Manitoba Lab Has New Director

Winnipeg, MB - TRLabs today announced the appointment of Jeff Rohne, an executive with 35 years of technology leadership experience, as Director Manitoba Operations. The appointment is effective April 1, 2004.

Mar 30, 2004: Access Communications Taps Into TRLabs

Regina, SK - Saskatchewan's largest not-for-profit cable service provider has joined TRLabs to support the province's information and communications technology (ICT) development. Access Communications Co-operative Limited will acquire access to highly skilled graduate students and innovative new technologies produced by the TRLabs ICT research program.

Mar 30, 2004: Access Communications News Conference

Regina, SK - Dr. Roger Pederson, President and CEO, TRLabs

Mar 23, 2004: Singapore and NEWT Make Wireless Connection

Singapore - Calgary-based wireless development centre NEWT and the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Java Wireless Competency Centre (JWCC) today signed a collaborative agreement to promote wireless application co-development and testing, technology commercialization, scientific exchange, and training.

Mar 05, 2004: Leapfrog Seeks Next "Big Thing" in Wireless

NEWT Launches Second Annual Wireless Innovation Contest

Mar 04, 2004: NEWT Gets Wireless Boost With Investment From Government of Canada

Release issued by Western Economic Diversification Canada

Mar 03, 2004: National Wireless Development Network Launched to Assist Industry

Six wireless development centres join forces in new CWCnet initiative

Jan 21, 2004: Edmonton and Ottawa Team Up to Enhance ICT Development

TRLabs and CRC Sign Research Collaboration Agreement

Jan 19, 2004: Hong Kong/TRLabs Partner to Accelerate ICT Growth

Hong Kong - Western Canada-based (Edmonton-headquartered) TRLabs and Hong Kong's Cyberport and Wireless Technology Industry Association today announced the signing of two agreements that will promote applied research development collaboration in information and communications technology (ICT).