Howard Solomon

Currently a freelance writer, I'm the former editor of ITWorldCanada.com and Computing Canada. An IT journalist since 1997, I've written for several of ITWC's sister publications including ITBusiness.ca and Computer Dealer News. Before that I was a staff reporter at the Calgary Herald and the Brampton (Ont.) Daily Times. I can be reached at hsolomon [@] soloreporter.com

Articles by Howard Solomon

Vidyo to virtualize its VC architecture

Coming next year is the ability to virtualize video conferencing sessions on the company's appliance, which it says significantly cuts the price of VC

WAN appliances to be cloud security service-enabled

Users of Blue Coat Systems' Mach5 devices will be able to send branch traffic to its SaaS security offering for inspection instead of going to the data centre

Avaya Flare for iPad, Windows coming in 2012

At a customer show in Toronto, the company unveils some product plans for 2012 including new capabilities for its Contact Center suite and the promised new Flare platforms

Wind Mobile continues expansion across the country

Carrier will add Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Halifax next year. Meanwhile it might resume public lobbying for a decision on the rules for the 700 MHz auction

DragonWave to buy NSN’s microwave unit

Ottawa company will be the developer and manufacturer of Nokia Siemens Networks' microwave solutions, which NSN will continue to sell

More details on Shaw’s Wi-Fi network

The Western Canadian cable company is thinking big: 60,000 access points for its new network. Read why the president says it makes sense

Toronto tower debuts integrated building network

A new 26-floor structure has a network that offers tenants a single link to many building systems, which should lead to cost savings

Montreal joins open data movement

City joins a handful of Canadian municipalities in allowing citizens online access to data. However, an expert says the committment in this country by governments is weak

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