Communications & Telecom

The 2007 edition of Deloitte's Technology, Media and Telecommunications Predictions says influence will shift from manufacturers and content providers to consumers.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) was recognized earlier this month at the Canadian Information Productivity Awards (CIPA) for innovative applications of technology.

Rogers Telecom Inc. is denying accusations of discriminatory and anti-competitive conduct filed by Comwave Telecom Inc., a Toronto-based VoIP start-up. The Toronto-based media giant also said that Comwave will need to prove that it actually lost money due to Rogers' actions. Comwave is seeking $3.7 million in damages for alleged breach of contract in a case pending before the Ontario Superior Court.

A former South Carolina school official has been indicted on mail and wire fraud charges in connection with a U.S. government program intended to bring the Internet to schools and libraries in poor areas, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced.

Industry insiders have welcomed as long overdue recommendations for aggressive deregulation and a shift to fewer government strong-arm policies in Canada

Aggregating voice and data services under a new Common Use Arrangement (CUA) is projected to save government agencies in Western Australia up to A$14.6 million (US$10.9 million) a year with potential savings of A$30 million. rn

Aggregating voice and data services under a new Common Use Arrangement (CUA) is projected to save government agencies in Western Australia up to A$14.6 million (CAD$12.7 million) a year with potential savings of A$30 million.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has failed to meet a wide range of its promises, a house committee has claimed. n