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

Shaw delays wireless network launch to 2012

The cable operator expected to start offering service in September, but after the head of its wireless division left the debut has been put off

Cisco brings Compact line out of the closet

The network equipment maker is now ready to tout a line of switches for retail stores and offices aimed at saving cabling costs

Global test of IPv6 welcomed by Canadian expert

The first world trial of the new Internet communications protocol will take place in June. A research network administrator who keeps an eye on the technology says its good news

ISPs to focus on charging for content: Vendor

In Canada and elsewhere, the race to build faster wired and wireless infrastructure is over. Now, providers are focusing more on seeking new ways to monetize the networksrnrn

Don’t break your budget shifting to IP telephony

Two public sector organizations show how aging PBXs can be upgraded to unified communications without ripping and replacing equipment at high cost

A 2011 telecom conference advancer

Organizers of the two big annual telecommunications conferences are getting their lineups in place for their upcoming shows. The Canadian Telecommunications Consultants Association, celebrating...

YEAR IN REVIEW: September 2010

This month Research In Motion made it clear there would be a Canadian entry in the tablet computer race, we found how spooky spooks can be and how smart Cambridge, Ont. is

SIDEBAR: The new FCC rules

A short version of what the FCC adopted for net neutrality and its explanation of its reasoning

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