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In Conversation: eHealth's new CEO, open government

By: IT World Canada Staff On: 18 Mar 2010 For: Computing Canada Creator

VIDEO: Who is Greg Reed and why is he eHealth Ontario's pick for its new CEO? What's the fuss about open government? And will the CRTC regulate wireless data? IT World Canada staff discuss the issues

In this episode of ComputerWorld Canada In Conversation:

* Embattled eHealth Ontario settles on Greg Reed as its new CEO. Staff Writer Rafael Ruffolo discusses Reed's background and what he has to do to regain public trust in the system.

* A pair of technology conferences, one in Ottawa and one in Edmonton, focus on open government. Senior Writer Jennifer Kavur explains.

* The CRTC is sending mixed messages on whether it will look at regulating wireless data. Howard Solomon discusses why this is rattling industry players.

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