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

Parliament to start working on anti-malware law next month

Action on Ottawa's long-awaited legislation is expected to begin shortly by the Industry committee. A group representing ISPs, a Liberal critic and a lawyer for Bell Canada suggest only small changes are needed, indicating it could be law by the end of the year.

ISPs to CRTC: stop Bell from throttling now

The Canadian Association of Internet Providers is demanding the federal regulator overturn its decision last year to allow Bell Canada to throttle Internet traffic in the name of fairness to subscribers. Otherwise, it argues, the outcome of upcoming public hearings on traffic management "is a done deal."

HP, Microsoft form unified communications partnership

INTEROP: The two companies promise to spend $180 million over four years to create integrated hardware-software solutions. However, no details on what they'll build are announced

Wi-Fi group toughens security standards for mobile devices

The Wi-Fi Alliance, which sets standards for equipment using the wireless technology, has added two more authentication tests needed to get enterprise certification. Read why an industry analyst sees the move as important to corporate buyers

Aleos to power all Sierra Wireless routers

Sierra Wirelesswill add its Aleos embedded intelligence platform to the firm’s MP lineof rugged in-vehicle mobile routers when version 4.0 of the software isreleased this summer.  As...

By the numbers

We’re not a financial news organization, but with the planet in thegrip of a recession quarterly results can give readers a sense of howthe...

Juniper extends EX8200 line

Juniper Networks has added a second model to its EX8200 line of modular Ethernet switches fordata centres. The EX8216 is a 16-slot high-performance platform withswitch fabric...

Ontario fibre provider to add managed voice services

Atria Networks will start offering voice services this summer in a bid to offer a "triple play" to businesses. Also this summer it will boost its network speed to 400 Gbps

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