September 2, 2010
Tim Wilson (Comment)

In an indication of the ongoing dysfunction of the Canadian regulatory environment, and the politicization of CRTC rulings, Bell Canada is appealing to the federal cabinet the CRTC’s decision that incumbents must open Internet connections to competitors, providing unimpeded access.

September 1, 2010
David Ellis

Why the public consultation on broadband (and telephony) was a bad idea.

August 31, 2010
Staff

U.S. court tackles fake Canadian domain-name registrar, SEO popular with criminals, Intel to acquire McAfee, HP to buy Fortify, and time to be proactive on cybersecurity.

Security
August 20, 2010
David Anderson

Intel has announced a bold moved into the security space: it plans to acquire McAfee for US$7.68 billion in cash.

August 20, 2010
Staff

The Canada Information Technology Report Q3 2010 from Research and Markets claims that the Canadian addressable domestic market for IT products and services is projected to reach US$40.7bn in 2010 and US$46.7bn by 2014.

August 20, 2010
Anthony Gabryluk

Despite major concerns over privacy and data security, people around the world are rapidly adopting the mobile internet as an easy and convenient method of carrying out everyday transactions including banking and shopping, according to KPMG's Consumers & Convergence IV survey.

August 17, 2010
Staff

The vast majority of Canadian executives at large and mid-sized organizations say that social media has the potential to impact their corporate brand. However, some still consider it  a waste of time, with the public sector having a more positive view than the private sector.

August 11, 2010
Tim Wilson (Comment)

The CRTC’s web survey, launched last month, will continue until August 20th. This is no long-form census: the survey only has five questions, though their relevance is questionable.

August 6, 2010
David Anderson

Telus has successfully tested its HSPA+ Dual Cell technology, potentially doubling the speed its wireless data network in 2011.

August 4, 2010
Steve Anderson

I recently found my way into a media and technology industry conference where I "accidentally" bumped into the chair of the CRTC, Konrad von Finckenstein, who was surprisingly charming.

August 4, 2010
Anthony Gabryluk

Saudi Arabia has followed the United Arab Emirate’s (UAE) lead, and is now blocking access to Research in Motion’s (RIM) BlackBerry devices, citing national security. RIM is also countering rumours claiming it was going to allow the Indian government to monitor encrypted emails.

August 3, 2010
David Anderson

Waterloo, Ont.-headquartered Research In Motion has unveiled the BlackBerry Torch, a new touch-screen device with a slide-out keyboard that will complement a virtual keyboard on the 3.2-inch touch screen. The company is also facing demands from the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and India for more control.

July 23, 2010
David Anderson

Rogers Communications has announced stricter bandwidth caps on its cable broadband services only days after Netflix, an American online video provider, announced it was coming to Canada.

July 23, 2010
Staff

IDG Research Services and RSA have found that nearly 80% of security executives are seeing user influence on IT decisions growing as smartphones, netbooks and tablet PCs enter the workplace.

Security
July 20, 2010
Anthony Gabryluk

HTC, Research in Motion, Samsung and Nokia have been drawn in to Apple’s  “Antenna-gate” after Steve Jobs claimed that antenna problems were not unique to the iPhone, and BlackBerry Storm 3 gets real.

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