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

Three telecom issues stranded by government defeat

ELECTION 2011: With the dismissal of Parliament a trio of important matters has been abandoned. Here's a primer on why they may be raised during the campaign

What IT wants to hear on the campaign trail

ELECTION 2011: Forging a digital economic strategy, encouraging telecom foreign investment and improving ICT skills of students are among the issues leaders should talk about, say observers

Network managers need to be ready for the cloud

Network resiliancy and redundancy is imperitive in your organization if cloud computing is going to work. In addition, co-ordination with others in the data centre is essential

Tories tease with digital strategy in budget

In the absense of a full digital economy strategy, government promises to spend $440 million over three years for education, business and media creators

RIM

Eight carriers will offer the device, which initially will only have Wi-Fi connectivity. Read why some analysts think it's too late to seriously challenge the iPad

ISPs gain from CRTC ruling on switching providers

Upcoming rule change will make it easier for subscribers to switch service providers, giving ISPs an equal chance in the hot communications market

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