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

BelAir to offer small cell solution for carriers

Canadian company thinks it has a way to compete with big network equipment makers -- let them put their radios in its base station. An industry analyst says it makes sense

Cisco touts video solution for virtual desktops

New line of virtualization appliances process voice and video separately for improved performance. In addition, Cisco will torque WAN optimization performance for VDI

Polycom adds enterprise videoconferencing to tablets

Free application for Apple iPad, Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices will bring VC to businesses, says Polycom. It'll be a fad, predicts an industry analyst

Paessler Network Monitor bulks up

PRTG now has an Enterprise Console so multiple instances of the application can be seen on one screen. It also supports IPv6

Cisco overhauls WAN optimization appliances

Promises gains in performance and scalability in six new appliances. Read why an industry analysts thinks the network equipment maker may have a hit

Ontario cities prowl U.S. show for IT investment

The person beside you at Interop New York is shopping, but not for a router or a server. Meet Blair Patacairk, who's part of a team encouraging IT execs to branch out

HP expands its FlexNetwork portfolio

More switches, expanded capabilities announced for Hewlett-Packard's converged infrastructure strategy. But an industry analyst says there are still gaps

CRTC to open hearing on northern phone rates

NorthwestTel, the region's incumbent phone company, is asking for a $2 a month hike in residential and business fees. But a competitor says it's time to end the monopoly

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