Thursday, January 20, 2011
Public cloud services useful to criminals, says expert Buying public cloud services passwords as demonstrated this week at the Black Hat D.C. conference is not the only malicious use these computational and storage resources might offer, according to one security expert
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Cisco’s latest ‘global’ survey leaves out Canada The report finds that only 18 per cent of global employees are using cloud services. Find out why an IDC Canada analyst suggests this number might be a tad too low
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Enomaly launches cloud ‘brokerage’ The infrastructure-as-a-service software vendor offers to connect cloud providers with excess capacity to customers who want more. Why renting cloud services is like renting a truck
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
5 ways providers can improve cloud security At the Defcon hacking conference in Las Vegas, speakers said ease of use, log management and preventing account hijacking are among the ways you can improve the security of cloud applications.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
VMware option arrives for Peer 1’s cloud customers The Vancouver-based hosting firm announced its participation in the VMware Server Provider Program on Tuesday, opening the door for its customers to outsource their operations to VMware technology. Find out more
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
CentriLogic pushes U.S.-based cloud option The Toronto-based firm says its newly announced cloud IaaS offering will help companies that operate in both the U.S. and Canada manage regulatory issues and boost IT performance. Toronto-based Cookie Jar Entertainment is its first customer on the new service
Monday, June 07, 2010
Customers, not technology, to drive future networks Customizable application-driven networks are what businesses will want in the future rather than speeds and feeds, a conference has been told. But it also hears that broadband also has to be extended deeper into the country 
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
TeraGo Networks adding voice services for SMBs The fixed wireless broadband provider for SMBs had a good enough financial year in 2009 that it has decided to add to its offerings later this year. However, service will go to suburban areas where it focuses. An industry analyst says its a welcome move
Monday, January 04, 2010
Four tech-related bills dead in Parliament With the ending of the session of Parliament, the anti-malware bill, an Internet child porn bill and legislation allowing police to seize electronic information died. Will they be resurrected, and when?
Monday, January 04, 2010
What cloud computing really means For the past year everyone's been talking about cloud computing, but for many it's still nebulous. However, it's not so fuzzy when you view the value proposition from the perspective of IT professionals
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Equipment makers show 100 GbE systems Carriers and service providers need single-port 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for high-performance data centres, cloud computing and scientific applications. Vendors test-fire equipment at SC09
Friday, October 23, 2009
Net neutrality boon for cheap, high-quality Web services Business can save money from skipping potential new Internet access charges to opening up low-cost, high-bandwidth services
Friday, October 23, 2009
Outsourcing mergers bad news for IT service customer Mega mergers may be good news for service providers but the outlook for customers is cloudy, according to one outsourcing consultancy firm
Friday, July 24, 2009
Cloud computing security pros debate the IT risks TORONTO A little while ago, a CIO friend of Richard Reiners asked him to look after an agreement his firm had signed with a service provider. This was a contract the CIOs predecessor had...
Thursday, July 23, 2009
How to protect your IT career from cloud computing Already under pressure, IT pros face new competition for their jobs from cloud services. Here's a look at which jobs go, and which become more valuable
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Microsoft halting .Net link to Oracle databases Users are directed to third parties for ADO.Net provider technology
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Network traffic has to be managed somehow, conference told A deep packet inspection manufacturer, a cable operator and the maker of a popular VoIP software agree the Internet can't be left alone. But in a run-up to a regulatory hearing on the issue, they can't agree on how it should be done
Monday, June 15, 2009
MTS to feds: Change foreign ownership law At the Canadian Telecom Summit, CRTC chairman Konrad von Fickenstein defended the foreign ownership regulations and said the regulator wants to improve 911 emergency services over VoIP. Meanwhile, MTS and Bell execs faced off at the Regulatory Blockbuster
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ontario fibre provider to add managed voice services Atria Networks will start offering voice services this summer in a bid to offer a "triple play" to businesses. Also this summer it will boost its network speed to 400 Gbps
Sunday, May 10, 2009
FTC chairman: Agency may enforce net neutrality U.S. regulator may act on net-neutrality and ensure providers meet performance promises, says the head of the agency
Thursday, May 07, 2009
DragonWave cuts loss, promises to be in black The Canadian microwave equipment maker says it's riding a wave of sales to mobile operators. Find out why an industry analyst agrees that despite the recession the demand is there
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Citrix puts XenApp, XenDesktop in the cloud Deloitte’s infrastructure director said application delivery is critical because the consulting firm relies on a virtual private network. Forrester’s Galen Schreck gives his view on Citrix Xen
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Ottawa finally announces anti-malware legislation Canadian-based offenders could face fines of up to $10 million. However, an industry analyst doubts the law on its own will have much effect on most people's inboxes
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Bullet-point brief: Ian Collins, Cogeco Data Services The company formerly known as Toronto Hydro Telecom is aggressively targeting IT professionals with its managed services. The acting president explains the service provider’s strategy
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Clouds on the horizon Different vendors use cloud in different contexts, and is not to be confused with software as a service. Find out how early adopters are using the technology and see the video of the Data Centre of the Future