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

OECD again assailed for Canadian telecom ranking

Industry analysts complain the international agency has slighted the country once more in failing to count the number of wireless subscribers here

HP gets deeper into videoconferencing

Company finally releases desktop and room-sized solutions based on technology from Vidyo after focusing on its high-end hosted Halo system

More study needed on wireless radiation: Parliament

Committee agrees with scientists who call for more studies into the long-term effects of RF emissions. But NDP members say wireless devices should be kept out of schools to protect children

Lobbying starts on 700 MHz spectrum auction

Wireless carriers have until Feb. 28 to push Ottawa on the framework for the next wireless auction. One executive was quick to say new entrants don't need the protection they got in 2008

Cisco social platform available to mid-size firms

Quad, an company-wide social media collaboration platform available only for large enterprises, can now be bought by mid-size firms. An industry analyst says Cisco-based firms may find it useful

Telecom software provider turning around

NTG Clarity Networks Inc. , which makes operational support system software for telecom serivce providers and enterprises, says it scored a $116,706 profit for its...

Ontario Lottery turns to BI to fight fraud

After years of slowly plowing through data, the agency is using business intelligence to make sure lottery winners are playing fair

Clement delays decision on foreign telecom ownership

Expected this fall, Industry Minister now pushes his decision on setting rules for the next wireless spectrum auction. But an industry consultant suspects the ruling will come sooner rather than later

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