Chris Conrath

Articles by Chris Conrath

Linux docks at Harbourfront

Some Canadian organizations are enjoying success with the Linux operating system for specific solutions, as was evidenced by various customer stories at last month

Switch to VoIP presents challenges

With many Canadian companies already capable of installing voice over IP telephones and the end of lifecycle of TDM systems in sight, IT departments are scoping out system requirements and possible solutions to move into an exclusively VoIP world.

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Battling the medical data bulge

Explosive growth of medical data may be a boon to patient care, but it

Tools cover security gauntlet

An accidentally typed URL prompted an Alberta school board to take steps toward increased security flexibility as well as reduced infrastructure complexity, according to Matt Norton, director of technology with Lethbridge School District No. 51 in Lethbridge, Alta. He said that though the board had defensive technology on its networks (minus content filtering), the inappropriate Web site

Tech helps firms bear cross of compliance

Faced with the responsibility of complying with a myriad of global regulations governing business, companies are increasingly turning to technology to help with the task. At the NetworkWorld Conference in Toronto on Monday, a panel of legal professionals discussed not only the role of technology in legislative compliance but also the importance of creating sound corporate policy to deal with new legislation.

Bearing the cross of compliance

In an effort to be more compliant with mounting privacy and health regulations, Canadian companies are finding the task of data management to be a daunting one, attendees were told at a content management seminar.

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