STEWART BROWN

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Cisco and Wi-LAN Face Off on Wireless

A dispute brewing between Wi-LAN Inc. of Calgary and Cisco Systems Inc. over setting the standard for wireless Internet may be a result of bad advice given to Cisco, according to one telecommunications analyst.

Ericsson trials wireless apps with Rogers Cantel

Rogers Cantel and Ericsson Canada want to get in on the ground floor of the expected boom in wireless Internet and are running trials of WAP (wireless application protocol) technology over Cantel

Nissan signs major IT deal with IBM

Nissan North America Inc., and IBM have announced a nine-and-a-half year deal for IBM Global Services to provide information technology management and delivery services for Nissan

Newbridge scrambles to find buyer

Newbridge Networks Corp. is looking for a buyer, but no offers have yet been put on the table for the communications equipment maker of Kanata Ont., and at least one analyst doubts any offers will be forthcoming.

Lucent provides Vital network monitoring

With more businesses forming plans to develop e-commerce initiatives, the need for IT managers to demonstrate the...

Pathway intros ADSL in Toronto and Montreal

ISP Pathway Communications, of Toronto, is expanding its service in Toronto and Montreal by offering high-speed Internet access to business consumers through ADSL(asymmetric digital subscriber line).

NEC

NEC Technologies Inc, has added a 2.1GB internal hard drive to its new colour laser printer, the SuperScript 4600N, that gives it superior spooling capabilities including collation, job hold, job reprint and preview, said Lance Bailey, marketing/business development manager of NEC Technologies Canada.

BlackBerry

Bill Crawford, equity analyst with Merrill Lynch enjoys the mobility that he has gained by using the BlackBerry wireless handheld, but he warns the product does have a downside.

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