Howard Solomon

Currently a freelance writer, I'm the former editor of ITWorldCanada.com and Computing Canada. An IT journalist since 1997, I've written for several of ITWC's sister publications including ITBusiness.ca and Computer Dealer News. Before that I was a staff reporter at the Calgary Herald and the Brampton (Ont.) Daily Times. I can be reached at hsolomon [@] soloreporter.com

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Incest and IT

By Howard SolomonAssistant Editor, NetworkWorld Canada

Astaro upgrades gateway; WildPacket boosts Omnipeak

Impovements to two products allow IT managers to block peer-to-peer programs, ensure wireless VoIP installations work properly

SuperTube from Engage; Location tagging from PixSense

Engage Communications has created a bundled solution for cell backhau, while PixSense has added location mapping to is PSP platform

When the ‘discontinued product’ notice hits your desk

A cable company was caught by surprised when the vendor discontinued its year-old router. But industry analysts say that with some planning it doesn't have to be that way

Canada ranks in top 10 of OECD broadband users: Report

In its latest report on broadband use among members, the OECD suggests Canada is doing pretty good. But one analyst wonders if the organization is using too liberal a definition of broadband

Canadian regulator to re-examine its hands-off Internet policy

The CRTC will hold hearings next year on whether it needs to support Canadian content on new media such as the Internet as it does on radio and TV. Canadians are 'lagging' in the amount of news and entertainment shows being shown on new media, it says

CRTC turns down ISPs’ call for temporary injunction against Bell

Internet providers who buy high speed connectivity from Bell want the government regulator to stop Bell from slowing some traffic. Their plea for an interim injunction before a full hearing has failed

Nortel says study it funded proves its point

For about a year Nortel has been saying we live in a world of so-called hyperconnectivity. An IDC study it funded may prove the point, but Nortel also acknowledges that the study also helps CIOs persuade their companies to fatten their budgets

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