Federal cabinet asked to referee fights with Bell, Allstream
Two carriers have turned to politicians to win battles with the federal communications regulator over network access. An industry analyst says that fights like these show Ottawa has got to set out a clear policy to help the creation of next-generation networks
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How low can we go?
IDC Canada revises its December forecast for IT buying through 2012, and the news is grim. Three scenarios, from guarded optimism to worst case. Plus: University of Toronto economics professor Jack Carr on whether the doom and gloom is a self-fulfilling prophecy
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IM still on the down-low
Instant messaging still hasn't reached critical mass, but it's getting there. Beware, however, the security pitfalls
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Process automation, endpoint virtualization reap fast ROI
A recent Symantec study of some 300 IT professionals revealed that, in the current economic climate, IT budgets and staffing resources are not growing. Yet, Mercy Health Services and retailer Meijer Inc. insist that continuous IT investment is vital
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U.S. cybersecurity director quits, cites DHS/NSA turf war
In his resignation letter, Rod Beckstrom says the U.S. National Security Agency is already too powerful in controlling the National Cyber Security Centre. What he said about the clash of cultures
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More Nortel assets for sale says report
Nortel may sell off more of itself than previously announced, leaving very little as a core business if all the speculated sales go through according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Interested parties include Avaya, Siemens, Gores Group and Nokia Siemens, the report says
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Next Symantec CEO to focus on security
Enrique Salem will take on the role of CEO designate in three weeks. He wants to keep Symantec relevant to customers and direct the focus on security again. One analyst thinks a sole security focus would undersell the company’s value
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What Canada can learn from Obama’s new CIO
With the U.S. government increasing its interest in technology as a driver for innovation, some industry observers hope Canada will prioritize these issues as well. Read commentary from notable tech blogger Michael Geist and ITAC chief Bernard Courtois
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Ottawa ready to push high-speed wireless data services
Industry Canada wants to hear from licence holders why it shouldn't force them to start delivering advanced wireless services. A telecommunications analyst says its about time.
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How a Toronto firm engineers its video traffic
A Canadian engineering firm with eight branch offices was having problems doing video conferences over the Internet. Find out how it solved them
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