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

Avaya to push virtual conferencing via cloud

Quietly marketed until now, the company's web.alive platform will be offered in a quick to use US$49 a month version to get the interest of enterprises

DragonWave boosts power of Compact microwave radios

Using advanced technology, a manufacturer hikes throughput up to 2 Gbps. In addition, it will bring out a new converged radio called Harmony for carriers with TDM networks

Polycom VC systems to link to Cisco TelePresence

Companies with Polycom videoconferencing equipment are finally to get the ability to interoperate with Cisco's TelePresence systems. Industry analysts are delighted

Businesses hurt by UBB, says public group

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre warns politicians that usage-based billing will end up causing trouble for digital content companies

Merger unlikely right now, says Wind Mobile head

Anthony Lacavera says it still isn't clear if teaming up with a competitor will resolve the company's trouble. Besides, he insists, Wind is a Canadian company

Analysis: The future of usage-based billing

Industry minister Tony Clement has finally said what angers Ottawa: It's not UBB, but forcing independent ISPs to adopt it. Read the solution suggested by an industry analyst

Alcatel-Lucent plans smaller cells for mobile nets

The lightRadio platform is a small antenna and signal amplifier that can be placed anywhere. Trials will start later this year with full availability in 2012

Wind Mobile status in question after court ruling

Judge rules federal cabinet order allowing startup wireless company to go into business was flawed, but suspends ruling for 45 days

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