Communications & Telecom

More than 600 predictions were released by analysts this week in ICT industry research reports that identify a long list of trends, forecasts and estimates ranging from the top technologies for the year 2010 to growing tensions in the telecommunications industry as a result of convergence.

The cuts at Siemens Enterprise Communications are aimed at transforming the company into a software and solutions provider rather than an equipment manufacturer, the company says

In a survey, 75 per cent of companies said human error is the leading cause of security failures. And more than 90 per cent said the risk of misbehaving employees worries them

As it stops supporting Cajun switches, Avaya recommends users switch to either the BlackDiamond or Summit switches from Extreme Networks

A look back and ahead at the Inukshuk service for delivering broadband to underserved Canadian communities

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With an increasing number of urban and rural municipalities setting up or proposing Wi-Fi networks, one Canadian communications expert is advising a healthy dose of caution.

With an increasing number of urban and rural municipalities setting up or proposing WiFi networks, one Canadian communications expert is advising a healthy dose of caution.