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 extends virtual network to campus switches

The company's VENA architecture is now available for use outside data centres to help the deployment of cloud-based services across a single backbone

New UTM appliance from Fortinet

Latest unit has up to 58 Gpbs of firewall performance and up to 22 Gpbs of VPN throughput. Fortinet also updated its FortiOS operating system

Wind may have to go back to CRTC, Lacavera admits

If his company and the government fail in upholding a cabinet decision giving the wireless startup its licence, the company head acknowledged he could be back before the regulator

Government to ‘vigorously’ fight Globalive decision

"From a legal basis we are within the law," Industry minister Tony Clement tells reporters. The saga continues

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

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