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In today’s world of recurring terrorist and hacker attacks, data breaches and identity thefts, and the other sources of threats that we all face every day, it should not be surprising that the art of risk assessment has become another multi-headed hydra for - [Mariner brings innovation to the public sector](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2019/02/mariner-brings-innovation-to-the-public-sector) - Mariner is pleased to welcome Monica Gaudet-Justason as its new Vice President, Public Sector. She will help bring innovative thinking and solutions to customers across the public sector including federal, provincial, municipal, agencies, and other government bodies. - [Mariner expands in Fredericton](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2019/04/mariner-expands-in-fredericton) - Mariner is pleased to announce the opening of its new office at 61 Carleton Street, Fredericton as part of continued growth and commitment to New Brunswick. From our new location in Fredericton, Mariner will focus on cyber security, change management, and supporting our clients’ project resource needs. Mariner is actively recruiting for project managers, security consultants, change management specialists and business analysts. - [Mariner Partners Inc. adds new partner](https://marinerpartners.com/news/press-releases/2022/01/mariner-partners-inc-adds-new-partner) - Mariner Partners Inc. is pleased to announce Chris Keevill has joined us as a partner, shareholder, and Chief Operating Officer across our businesses, effective January 4, 2022. - [RIDDL Unveils $1.3M Raise - East Valley Ventures, NBIF back the cleantech software company](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2021/06/riddl-unveils-1-3m-raise-east-valley-ventures-nbif-back-the-cleantech-software-company) - Software startup RIDDL has closed a $1.3 million funding round with investors that include Gerry Pond’s East Valley Ventures, the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, and at least one angel. - [Smart Skin Technologies Raises $10.7 Million CAD to Accelerate Global Growth](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2021/06/smart-skin-technologies-raises-10-7-million-cad-to-accelerate-global-growth) - Smart Skin Technologies Inc., a global leader in IIoT productivity solutions, raised $10.7 million CAD to accelerate the company’s growth in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Smart Skin supports 18 of the world’s 20 largest pharmaceutical companies and nearly every major bottling company in the world with their QuantifeelTM solutions, designed to improve production efficiency, yield and product quality. - [Gerry Pond recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2020 NACO Atlantic Summit](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2020/12/gerry-pond-recognized-with-lifetime-achievement-award-at-2020-naco-atlantic-summit) - Pond has been a leader in the IT field for almost half a century, having served as the CEO of NB Tel and backing some of the region’s most successful companies, like Radian6 and Q1 Labs. His leadership in those two companies was recently celebrated in the book Unicorn in the Woods by Gordon Pitts. - [Mariner achieves AWS Select Partner tier](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2020/09/mariner-achieves-aws-select-partner-tier) - As a member of the AWS Partner Network, a global partner program for businesses delivering products and services using AWS, Mariner has invested in AWS certifications for its staff, and proven customer success. - [COVID-19 - How Mariner is Helping Clients](https://marinerpartners.com/news/news/2020/03/covid-19-how-mariner-is-helping-clients) - I know your business is reacting around the clock to an unprecedented situation. As leaders, together we are making complex decisions to safeguard our employees while continuing to serve our clients and protect our future. It isn’t an easy balance to navigate and our reaction time is crucial. - [Saint John based Mariner Partners Inc. welcomes new board member](https://marinerpartners.com/news/press-releases/2020/01/saint-john-based-mariner-partners-inc-welcomes-new-board-member) - The Board of Directors of Mariner Partners Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of board member Joe Catalfamo, who officially joined the organization on December 17, 2019. Catalfamo will act as an Independent Director with founding partners and board members Bob Justason, Curtis Howe and Gerry Pond. - [Propel creates sales award in recognition of Gerry Pond](https://marinerpartners.com/news/press-releases/2019/05/propel-creates-sales-award-in-recognition-of-gerry-pond) - “Everyone who knows Gerry is well aware of his passion for three things: entrepreneurship, sales and Atlantic Canada,” said Barry Bisson, CEO of Propel. “We could not think of a better way to recognize him than with an award to further encourage entrepreneurship and excellence in sales execution in the Atlantic provinces. The Propel board of directors and staff are thrilled to be able to honour Gerry’s significant contribution to our region, and our organization, in such a fitting way.” - [Mariner innovating to address gap in communications industry](https://marinerpartners.com/news/uncategorized/2019/01/mariner-innovating-to-address-gap-in-communications-industry) - Mariner Partners, Inc. is developing software that will prove critical to Communication Service Providers as the industry moves away from physical network infrastructure and into software-defined virtual networks. The resulting solution, SONAR4 Assurance Analytics, will support agility in the industry and ensure the quality of customer experiences. The Government of Canada is providing a contribution of almost $3 million to support the development of this product. - [Did you know Mariner is one of three Saint John companies that employ 1,000 people?](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2019/01/did-you-know-mariner-is-one-of-three-saint-john-companies-that-employ-1000-people) - You need look no further than the city centre of Saint John to grasp the contrast between the traditional, high-profile industries and companies that have dominated the province’s economy for decades and the lower-profile IT companies that are nonetheless an increasingly important part of the province’s present and future economy. - [Smart Skin Technologies Announces Canadian $3.1 Million Strategic Funding](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2018/11/smart-skin-technologies-announces-canadian-3-1-million-strategic-funding) - Smart Skin Technologies, award-winning manufacturer of pressure sensing container devices and analytics used by global brands in beverage, food production and pharmaceutical industries, recently closed a Canadian $3.1 million strategic investment led by SCHOTT AG. Smart Skin’s patented Quantifeel™ line monitoring system observes and analyzes the dynamic effect of forces exerted on containers in real-time and enables Smart Skin’s clients to understand the effect that operational parameters are having on line performance - improving efficiency, reducing waste and minimizing downtime. - [This App Allows You To Collect Virtual Pets By Staying Off Of Your Phone](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2018/10/this-app-allows-you-to-collect-virtual-pets-by-staying-off-of-your-phone) - “Basically you earn points [called joules] by spending time unplugged from your smartphone and then use them to build a collection of these virtual super dogs,” he said. “You set a time and while the timer’s counting down, you’re earning points. But if you leave the app before your timer’s done, you lose all those points.” - [NBIF Names New CEO](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2018/10/nbif-names-new-ceo) - Technology industry veteran and corporate financing expert Jeff White was named the new chief executive officer of the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) today. White is currently chief operating officer of East Valley Ventures, a New Brunswick-based startup accelerator and early-stage investor. - [SONAR4 Demonstrates SDN and NFV Assurance Analytics at Open Networking Summit Europe](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2018/09/sonar4-demonstrates-sdn-and-nfv-assurance-analytics-at-open-networking-summit-europe) - The SONAR4 solution demonstration at ONS Europe will address the complex challenges of SDN and NFV relative to end-to-end service assurance including Orchestration, SDN Control, VMs, Containers, switch fabric, etc. - [Propel charts new course with virtual accelerator program](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2018/06/propel-charts-new-course-with-virtual-accelerator-program) - New programming will have profound impact on startup world in Atlantic Canada. Incite will be 100% virtual - this gives increased freedom to founders and eliminates geographical boundaries. The accelerator, which will be adaptable to each company’s needs, will focus on early-stage startups in the technology sector and run for a full 12 months. A product validation tool will also be deeply integrated into the programming which will result in stronger and more viable companies. - [Mariner xVu™ Announces Advanced Self-Care Application for Video and Broadband Providers](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2018/06/mariner-xvu-announces-advanced-self-care-application-for-video-and-broadband-providers) - XpertVu Self Care is the latest addition to Mariner's widely deployed automated service assurance analytics software suite, focused on actual service experience. The suite already includes purpose-built applications for field technicians, customer care agents, network operations, and product managers. - [Green Business Is Good Business For The National Hockey League](https://marinerpartners.com/news/shift-energy/2018/05/green-business-is-good-business-for-the-national-hockey-league) - Those conversions have been done over the last two years, in conjunction with the introduction of an Energy Optimization System (EOS) that’s the first of its kind in North America for any facility, not just in sports. Both initiatives are already saving real dollars for arena operator Canucks Sports and Entertainment. - [Saint John Union Club Speaker Series with Emmanuel Elmajian & David Shipley](https://marinerpartners.com/news/uncategorized/2018/04/saint-john-union-club-speaker-series-with-emmanuel-elmajian-david-shipley) - Lunchtime Speakers Series this Thursday with David Shipley of Beauceron Security and Emmanuel Elmajian of Spinzo at the Saint John Union Club. - [Mariner’s East Valley Finalist for KIRA Innovation Champion Award](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2018/04/mariners-east-valley-finalist-for-kira-innovation-champion-award) - The Mariner team is thrilled East Valley has been recognized as a finalist for KIRA’s Innovation Champion Award - creating an environment to foster innovation is what we’re all about. East Valley has a simple mission that guides all of its practices and investments: helping founders turn ideas into companies that will grow the economy - [US energy authority approves Mariner’s SHIFT Energy as system provider](https://marinerpartners.com/news/shift-energy/2018/03/us-energy-authority-approves-mariners-shift-energy-as-system-provider) - The approval by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as part of their Real Time Energy Management (RTEM) program will allow SHIFT Energy to offer its commercial customers in the state of New York cost share incentives. - [For the love of New Brunswick - association and campaign launched by private sector business leaders to promote NB businesses](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2018/02/for-the-love-of-new-brunswick-association-and-campaign-launched-by-private-sector-business-leaders-to-promote-nb-businesses) - Research shows by shifting 5% of purchases to NB products, you will be help to create 5,000 jobs and millions in revenue for the province - [Mariner Security Solutions joins PECB webinar](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2018/02/mariner-security-solutions-joins-pecb-webinar) - Join Mariner Security Solutions VP, Anthony English as he joins the PECB webinar to discuss 'Challenges in Internet of Things – Standards and Security' on February 28, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CET. - [Government of Canada Invests in Healthier, Energy-efficient Homes and Buildings for Canadians](https://marinerpartners.com/news/uncategorized/2018/01/government-of-canada-invests-in-healthier-energy-efficient-homes-and-buildings-for-canadians) - Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, announced a $182-million investment to increase energy efficiency and address climate change by improving how our homes and buildings are designed, renovated and constructed. - [Home Smart Firewalls](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2018/01/home-smart-firewalls) - Internet of Things devices increase in number and functions performed every month. An example of Internet of Things, or IoT, device could be a home thermostat or a lightbulb you can control from your smartphone, a refrigerator with a screen that can show you today’s weather, a home security camera, or a Smart TV. All - [Happy Holidays from Mariner](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-partners/2017/12/happy-holidays-from-mariner) - Best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season. Here’s to a successful 2018! - [The Most Hackable Time of the Year!](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2017/12/the-most-hackable-time-of-the-year) - A few things to keep in mind about security at this otherwise festive time of year. - [MARINER’S ANTHONY ENGLISH APPOINTED TO STANDARDS COUNCIL OF CANADA COMMITTEE](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2017/12/mariners-anthony-english-appointed-to-standards-council-of-canada-committee) - Mariner is pleased to announce Anthony English, VP – Mariner Security Solutions has been appointed to the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) IT Security Techniques committee (MC/ ISO/IEC/JTC 1/SC 27). He will contribute his expertise to help build IT security standards for Canada. The SCC is a federal Crown corporation whose mandate is to promote - [Gerry Pond | Investing in Atlantic Entrepreneurship](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2017/12/gerry-pond-investing-in-atlantic-entrepreneurship) - Gerry Pond | 2014 Recipient of the Startup Canada Lifetime Achievement Award Gerry Pond is one of Atlantic Canada’s greatest entrepreneurship champions – an entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and civic leader. As the Chairman and Co-Founder of Mariner Partners Inc., he has co-founded a number of successful ICT start-ups, including iMagicTV, Q1 Labs, Brovada Technologies, Radian6, - [Mariner continues with live cyber security training series](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2017/11/mariner-continues-with-live-cyber-security-training-series) - Ethical Hacking and Counter Measures will be a five-day program offered by Mariner Security Solutions at its Halifax office, starting November 27. - [Mariner receives funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada and Emissions Reduction Alberta](https://marinerpartners.com/news/shift-energy/2017/11/mariner-receives-funding-from-sustainable-development-technology-canada-and-emissions-reduction-alberta) - Mariner’s SHIFT Energy will deploy their proven artificial intelligence (AI) software to advance energy efficiency in Alberta with funding from SDTC and ERA. - [The Green Sports Alliance Spotlights SHIFT Energy](https://marinerpartners.com/news/uncategorized/2017/11/the-green-sports-alliance-spotlights-shift-energy) - Each month, our Membership Spotlight highlights the movement-advancing work of our esteemed members. For our October issue, we’ll be highlighting the great partnership work between SHIFT Energy, Amalie Arena/Tampa Bay Lighting and Rogers Arena/Vancouver Canucks. - [Fall Back Up Podcast with Gerry Pond](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2017/10/fall-back-up-podcast-with-gerry-pond) - Check out Gerry on Jordi Morgan's podcast Fall Back Up at jordimorgan.com, a commentary on Business, Politics and Culture in Atlantic Canada. - [Canada to Require Data Breach Reporting](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2017/10/canada-to-require-data-breach-reporting) - The Canadian government made it known that data breach reporting will become mandatory for Canadian organizations and businesses. This is big news and will require some effort to get ready for. - [Tampa Bay Lightning home opener celebrated going green with SHIFT Energy's EOS](https://marinerpartners.com/news/shift-energy/2017/10/tampa-bay-lightning-home-opener-celebrated-going-green-with-shift-energys-eos) - Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment, LLC (TBSE), which manages and operates AMALIE Arena, has seen positive financial and environmental impacts since implementing SHIFT Energy's Energy Optimization Software (EOS). - [Mariner xVu™ Supports Hrvatski Telekom in Launch of Next Gen Services for MAXtv Customer Experience Enhancement](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2017/10/mariner-xvu-supports-hrvatski-telekom-in-launch-of-next-gen-services-for-maxtv-customer-experience-enhancement) - Mariner xVu™ is pleased to announce that Hrvatski Telekom, the leading provider of telecommunications services in Croatia, has expanded its use of xVu’s multi-award-winning software as part of a substantial investment in key segments such as television and broadband access. - [Paul Eisner becomes President, Mariner Innovations](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2017/09/paul-eisner-becomes-president-mariner-innovations) - A Maritimer with more than two decades of global experience in communications, advanced media technology and cyber security is becoming the new president of Mariner Innovations. - [Mariner helps IT professionals get secure](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2017/09/mariner-helps-it-professionals-get-secure) - With the growing risk of cyber threats and organizations examining their own ability to protect themselves and others, Mariner is launching a Security Training Program out of its Halifax office. - [Mariner expands Halifax operations](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2017/09/mariner-expands-halifax-operations) - Mariner, a group of companies established by Gerry Pond, Curtis Howe and Bob Justason, opened up a new office this summer at the Bond Building on Spring Garden Road in the heart of Halifax’s new Innovation District. - [Gerry Pond to receive the 2017 EY Atlantic Lifetime Achievement Award](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2017/09/gerry-pond-to-receive-the-2017-ey-atlantic-lifetime-achievement-award) - Mr. Gerry Pond will receive the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Atlantic Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of his enduring contribution to Canadian business, philanthropic endeavours and outstanding leadership within the community and across Canada. “It’s because of people like Mr. Pond that we created the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Lifetime Achievement award. His dedication - [From data, to information, to action](https://marinerpartners.com/news/shift-energy/2017/08/taking-data-and-information-to-the-next-level) - We are surrounded by data. But data by itself is useless - other than to remind us that our world is more connected than ever before. I like Twitter for the fact that I can get information about specific people, places, or things – but I cannot keep up with the volume of information it - [SHIFT Energy and BGIS partner in energy savings for Diamond Health Care Center](https://marinerpartners.com/news/shift-energy/2017/08/shift-energy-and-bgis-partner-in-energy-savings-for-diamond-health-care-center) - SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA – August 15, 2017 – The Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Center (DHCC) in Vancouver, BC. has taken their energy savings to a new level with help from SHIFT Energy, in partnership with Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions (BGIS) Professional Services. The healthcare facility has reduced their total utility cost - [SHIFT Energy part of LBNL Technical Advisory Group](https://marinerpartners.com/news/shift-energy/2017/08/shift-energy-part-of-lbnl-technical-advisory-group) - SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA – August 11, 2017 – Charles Holleran, Vice President - Engineering for SHIFT Energy has been invited to participate in the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories’ (LBNL) Open Building Control Technical Advisory Group. Open Building Control will develop tools and processes for the performance evaluation, specification and verification of building control sequences - [Shift Energy presents at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories](https://marinerpartners.com/news/shift-energy/2017/08/shift-energy-presents-at-lawrence-berkeley-national-laboratories) - SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA – August 4, 2017 – Charles Holleran, Vice President - Engineering for Shift Energy recently presented the company’s EOS technology and proven energy savings statistics at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories (LBNL). ‘Deployment of EOS Technology at AMALIE Arena’ highlighted positive improvements realized at the arena, home of the Tampa Bay - [Mariner XpertVu™ Announced as CSI Awards Finalist](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2017/07/mariner-xpertvu-announced-as-csi-awards-finalist) - SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA — July 26, 2017 — Mariner xVu™ is pleased to announce XpertVu™ has been shortlisted for a CSI Award in the category of “Best Data and Analytics Software”. XpertVu is an automated solution that takes operational analytics for service providers to a new level of functionality and value. - [Building a Strong Security Program](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2017/07/building-a-strong-security-program) - Can't see the forest for the trees? Security can be a very frustrating field of employment - much like the pursuit of good science, working in security can mean you are second-guessed, armchair quarterbacked, and, at times, just not listened to at all. At the same time, it can be very rewarding when the good - [Mariner Grows With SHIFT Energy Buy](https://marinerpartners.com/news/shift-energy/2016/06/mariner-grows-with-shift-energy-buy) - Peter Moreira from Entrevestor talks about Mariner’s recent buy out of SHIFT Energy and what it means for the regional economy. Read the article - [“Two Diamonds in the Rough”](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-partners/2016/12/two-diamonds-in-the-rough) - Mariner Partners chairman and co-founder Gerry Pond recently presented at the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council’s Outlook conference on coordination and collaboration for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector stimulation and social enterprise growth. - [Gerry Pond, chairman and co-founder of Mariner Partners, recipient of the Order of Canada](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2016/12/gerry-pond-chairman-and-co-founder-of-mariner-partners-recipient-of-the-order-of-canada) - One of our country’s highest civilian honours, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. As co-founder of Mariner, Gerry has over 45 years of in-depth experience in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. As the CEO of NBTel and the president of its successor, Aliant - [Mariner Partners Recipient of United Way Quantum Leap Award](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-partners/2017/03/mariner-partners-recipient-of-united-way-quantum-leap-award) - Presented to organizations that experienced exceptional growth in their 2015 campaign, Mariner Partners more than doubled our impact in the community and increased our overall contribution to the United Way of Greater Saint John by almost $20,000! The United Way develops a social investment strategy to address our community's most pressing issues. Over 200 local businesses - [AMALIE Arena scores with Shift Energy’s EOS](https://marinerpartners.com/news/shift-energy/2017/06/amalie-arena-scores-with-shift-energys-eos) - SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA – June 23, 2017 – AMALIE Arena, 19,204 seat home of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, reports positive financial and environmental impacts since implementing Shift Energy’s Energy Optimization Software (EOS). Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment, LLC (TBSE), which manages and operates the arena, is reporting an energy cost - [Mariner Partners on the Branham300 Top 250 List](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-partners/2017/06/mariner-partners-on-the-branham300-top-250-list) - Mariner Partners is pleased to announce a 128th place ranking on the 24th annual Branham300 list. The Branham300 is the definitive listing of Canada's top public and private ICT companies. Ranked by revenues, the companies that comprise the Top 250 have set a new revenue record for the country’s top technology companies and a growth - [Mariner Partners recognized for growth and innovation during Pan-Atlantic Government Announcement](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-partners/2017/07/mariner-partners-recognized-for-growth-and-innovation-during-pan-atlantic-government-announcement) - When the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, and the Honourable Roger Melanson, Treasury Board President and minister responsible for trade policy, visited Mariner Partners headquarters on Tuesday, they applauded the organization as being one that exemplifies the kind of growth and innovation needed to maintain a strong and modern economy. In a message that - [Mariner Partners, East Valley Ventures invests in regional cybersecurity startup](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2017/06/marnier-partners-east-valley-ventures-invests-in-regional-cybersecurity-startup) - SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA – June 27, 2017 – In keeping with their mission to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the Maritimes, Mariner Partners and East Valley Ventures lead the seed investment round for Beauceron Security Inc. The Fredericton-based cybersecurity software developer provides a unique platform for measuring, managing and monitoring cyber risk based - [Craig Storey Joins Mariner xVu™ as Executive Vice President, Global Sales](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2017/05/craig-storey-joins-mariner-xvu-as-executive-vice-president-global-sales) - With client growth in the Tier-1 market – and significant increase in current client opportunities with global leaders in advanced mobile services, next-generation TV, high-speed internet and smart solutions – the xVu organization is currently focused on expanding growth in international markets such as LATAM and Asia-Pacific. - [Mariner xVu™ Ships Next-Gen Operational Analytics Software to Save Service Providers Time and Money](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2017/04/mariner-xvu-ships-next-gen-operational-analytics-software-to-save-service-providers-time-and-money) - Mariner xVu™ today announced the launch of XpertVu™, an automated solution that takes operational analytics for service providers to a new level of functionality and value. XpertVu uses signatures as a vehicle to characterize critical service, operational, and application events to improve Quality of Experience (QoE). - [TDC Group Selects Mariner xVu™ for its TV Entertainment Service Assurance](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2017/03/tdc-group-selects-mariner-xvu-for-its-tv-entertainment-service-assurance) - Mariner xVu™ is pleased to announce that TDC Group, Denmark’s largest telecoms operator, will deploy Mariner’s multi-award winning xVu software as part of its announced strategic initiative to deliver best in class customer satisfaction and to enhance the organization’s Service Experience Monitoring project (SEM). - [Mariner xVu™ Launches WaveGuide, a Simple Wi-Fi Workflow Solution for Field Technicians](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2016/10/mariner-xvu-launches-waveguide-a-simple-wi-fi-workflow-solution-for-field-technicians) - Mariner xVu™, the global leader in Software Defined Monitoring™ (SDM) for IP video, today announced the release of its latest groundbreaking product application, WaveGuide. Available on Google Marketplace, the app is integrated with Mariner’s award-winning xVu software platform directly out of the box. - [Mariner on the Move to IBC and SCTE](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2016/09/mariner-on-the-move-to-ibc-and-scte) - World’s Largest TV Operators Launching New Streaming Services Trust Mariner xVu™ to Automate Operational Support Functions and Improve Time to Market SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, Canada — Mariner xVu™, a leading global provider of IP video solutions and technologies, announced that the company will demonstrate its latest developments in monitoring and analytics for IP video and broadband - [Craig Storey on innovation and climate change](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-innovations/2016/03/craig-storey-on-innovation-and-climate-change) - Sitting down with Craig Storey, the Chief Executive of Saint John-based SHIFT Energy, you immediately get the impression that the company and its energy-saving product is more than just a great idea – it’s a meaningful solution to the global problem of climate change... Read the full article on BrickPark.ca - [RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards](https://marinerpartners.com/news/east-valley/2016/06/rbc-top-25-canadian-immigrant-awards) - East Valley Ventures congratulates Kumaran Thillainadarajah, CEO of the Fredericton based startup, Smart Skin Technologies, on being named one of the 2016 RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award winners. Read the full story… - [SHIFT’s Welcome Reception at GSA Summit](https://marinerpartners.com/news/shift-energy/2016/06/shifts-welcome-reception-at-gsa-summit) - As a Founding Corporate Member and Sponsor of the Green Sports Alliance, we hope you join us in Houston, TX from June 27 to 30 for the annual Green Sports Alliance Summit. It’s the largest and most influential gathering for the sports community to unite around sustainability. You will also have a chance to learn - [SHIFT becomes a founding member of the Green Sports Alliance CMN](https://marinerpartners.com/news/shift-energy/2016/02/shift-becomes-a-founding-member-of-the-green-sports-alliance-cmn) - The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) leverages the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where we live and play. Alliance members represent more than 300 sports teams and venues from 20 different sports leagues and 14 countries. SHIFT has been involved with the GSA since 2014 and has recently became a founding - [Minerva Competes on Value with Mariner xVu™](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2016/06/minerva-competes-on-value-with-mariner-xvu) - Minerva Networks is helping its customers compete on any device, across any network, at any time. Read Mariner xVu’s White Paper on video assurance best practices to manage your business, without having to start from scratch and build a new OSS systems. Click here to download the white paper. - [Vodafone Ireland selects Mariner xVu™ for IP Video Service Assurance](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2016/06/vodafone-ireland-selects-mariner-xvu-for-ip-video-service-assurance) - SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, June X, 2016— Mariner xVu, a leading global provider of IP video solutions and technologies, today announced a new sale to and partnership with Vodafone Ireland to deploy its multi-award-winning Mariner xVu Software Defined Monitoring (SDM) platform. Vodafone Ireland will be using the analytics software across its IP video service to enhance - [Mariner xVu™ 5 Core Platform Launched for Service Assurance](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2016/06/mariner-xvu-5-core-platform-launched-for-service-assurance) - Evolutionary Update to World-Leading Analytics Platform Powers Mariner's XpertVu Automation Solution for Significant OPEX Savings SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA — June 1, 2016 — Mariner xVu™, the global leader in Software Defined Monitoring™ (SDM), today announced the release of xVu 5, the latest edition of the company’s monitoring and analytics software platform. The update introduces - [Mariner xVu™ Now Monitoring Over 30 Million Devices](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2015/11/mariner-xvu-now-monitoring-over-30-million-devices) - Mariner, the global leader in Software Defined Monitoring™ (SDM), today announced significant growth in tier-1 operators using its xVu™ software, with more than 30 million devices now under management. That’s an increase of over 50 percent year over year. - [Mariner FieldVu 1.3.1](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2016/02/mariner-fieldvu-1-3-1) - Test Whole Home PVR Functionality and Certify the Home Remotely Focused on unlocking value to other groups in your business, we have created a new web-based product that boasts the ability to run certification stress tests remotely and view previous certification results. At the click of a button, support staff can stress test all set-top-boxes - [Introducing XpertVu@care](https://marinerpartners.com/news/mariner-xvu/2016/02/introducing-xpertvucare) - XpertVu@care is a new product built specifically for Tier 1 Customer Care to simplify call handling and improve truck roll efficiency When taking a call from an IP Video consumer, care agents will be able to answer quickly and with confidence to a myriad of QoE, customer-impacting solutions. What's New? 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