With this acquisition we are extending our product lines, and our research and development capabilities. Essentially a credit card-sized piece of plastic with a microchip embedded in it, the VISA Cash card is meant to replace cash and coins. Users load the cards with electronic cash which is then debited from the cards when purchases are made. Over 5,000 people are expected to be participating in the trial by the end of the year. The card will be accepted at over 500 locations, including Canadian Forces Base Borden and Georgian College.
Chip cards make it possible to put computerized payment technology into the hands of the consumer.
Microsoft Canada Co. In this position he will be responsible for, among other things, all of the company's sales, support and marketing activities nationwide. IN B.C. Newbridge Networks is expanding its British Columbia operations. The networking company has announced plans to build a new 130,000 square-foot facility in Burnaby, B.C. to house its research, marketing and sales activities. Starvision Multimedia Corp. Two other affiliates, CrossKeys Systems Corp. and Vienna Systems Corp. , will use the site as their Western Canada base to serve the Asia-Pacific region.