Wednesday, February 18, 2009
3G networks don't deliver speeds users expect, Gartner says A study found data transfer rates on cellular networks are up to 700 Kbps slower than expected. Find out how the iPhone 3G fared
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Court gives OK to Look Communications asset sale Potential buyers have until Feb. 16 to submit all-or-nothing bids for parts of the assets of the service provider. Up for sale is wireless spectrum, broadcast licences and an Internet business
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
IDC Canada: IT could be a lot worse off IDC Canada managing director Vito Mabrucco says the ongoing economic recession might actually help drive the information and communications technology (ICT) industry forward. Read why Mabrucco is so positive
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
How many missing BlackBerries do you have? Most companies are paying for telecom services they don’t use, or worse, have been disconnected altogether. Read why one tech analyst thinks organizations should re-evaluate their telecom expense management procedures. Plus, Vocio releases an update to its TEM software
Thursday, December 25, 2008
WiMax market takes a dive The economic squeeze and competition from the LTE standard will give WiMax a double whammy in 2009 
Monday, December 15, 2008
Trapeze buys Newbury Networks The wireless LAN vendor plans to use location technology for security "fingerprinting", which would prevent workers from accessing applications from certain locations. An analyst describes Newbury as a leader in location technology
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Collapse of BCE deal good for business: Analysts Without the burden of an additional $30 billion in debt, BCE should be able to focus on providing services for customers, analysts say. Concordia U’s VP weighs in 
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
StarHub picks Huawei for femtocell network Deployment would show confidence in the emerging technology, which lets cellphone users save money by connecting to office or home wireless networks
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Motorola offers smart phones for business WLANs Motorola's Total Enterprise and Access Mobility (TEAM) integrates voice and data for retail, healthcare and business customers
Monday, November 10, 2008
Wireless, solar power drives Montreal bike rentals The city plans to roll out a self-serve system called BIXI that helps users plan short inner-city trips by picking up and returning vehicles from terminals. Where RFID fits in
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Microsoft to release Vista SP2 beta this week Even as it prepares for the alpha release of Windows 7, Microsoft is set to ship a second service pack for the outgoing Vista
Sunday, October 26, 2008
New 3G ability and 'guest capability' debut in Ubuntu Linux update Beefed up wireless connectivity and machine lending capability are new features to watch out for in the updated Version 8.10 of the desktop OS 
Thursday, October 16, 2008
What you need to know about 802.11n One analyst and two networking vendors offer advice for companies thinking of deploying wireless 802.11n. What are the limitations of power over Ethernet, and how can you keep communications secure?
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Broadband access gets some Northern exposure In the most remote communities of Northern Canada, where residents don’t enjoy easy access to services many Canadians take for granted, broadband access has become almost a vital necessity. Read about the latest technology behind online connectivity in the Great White North.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
U.S. mobile users ditching landline service Carriers scramble to retain customers as thousands of consumers replace or cancel landline service...
Thursday, September 25, 2008
The 5 Ws of WiMAX Clearwire’s service in the U.S. will provide valuable information for Canadian organizations looking to install fixed WiMAX using 802.16 standards, analysts say. Find out how Primus is doing with its trials in Ontario
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
20 amazing, amusing and alarming IT facts Sometimes insightful, sometimes scary, sometimes silly and frequently self-serving studies.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Globalive seeks cash to build new cellular network Having spent hundreds of millions in the recent wireless spectrum auction, the company is on the hunt for investors who will help finance his long-term plans. Anthony Lacavera talks to Network World Canada
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
White space debate heats up as FCC decision approaches TV broadcasters, wireless carriers and device manufacturers argue with test results and public campaigns
Monday, August 25, 2008
CDMA spending plunges Led by a US$1 billion cutback in spending by Sprint-Nextel, purchases of CDMA equipment by carriers has suddenly dropped. According to an industry analyst, it won't get better for a while
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Nortel to provide networks for London Olympics Nortel will supply carrier and enterprise gear to the 2012 games, including some 20,000 phones and 9,000 routers. It will be the second converged IP network the company is designing for an Olympics, following up on its work now for the 2010 Vancouver winter games
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Sierra Wireless secures deal down under Australian manufacturer NetComm will use Sierra Wireless’s Empowered embedded module in its Turbo 7 Series gateway. Read about the security features
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Burlington wireless network vendor names new exec Active Control Technology Inc. names John Steckley to head new quality delivery program
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Sprint picks Canadian wireless backhaul firm for WiMAX network Wireless backhaul equipment from Ottawa's DragonWave will help Sprint establish its new WiMAX network in the U.S. The installations will be in Baltimore, Chicago and the national capital
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Summertime security: No letup for IT For IT and security managers in businesses, hospitals and universities, this is just another season to get things done. A roundup of projects offers soem inspiration and best practices