Michael Martin

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Networks sing with CANARIE

To say that government wastes gobs of taxpayer money is about as controversial as asserting that George Lucas can

The Wi-Fi/cell conundrum

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War Museum conquers costs with VoIP

The Canadian War Museum provides visitors with a glimpse into the country

No absolutes in OS battle

There are few issues in the IT industry that generate as much passion as the ongoing Microsoft versus Linux debate. Linux lovers bash Microsoft for buggy software, security holes, pricey licensing fees and cut-throat business practices. Microsoft defenders say Linux is still immature and costs more to support than Microsoft apps.

Hacker helper or IT hero?

Cisco Systems Inc. would have the world believe that security researcher Michael Lynn is a bad guy. Late last month at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, Lynn outlined a method of attack on Cisco routers that could allow hackers to take control of unpatched Cisco boxes.

Certification isn’t everything

It’s tough to think of a field with more certification options than IT. There’s the old Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) designation, there’s the...

Gigabits galore: HP unveils high density 10-Gig switch

Hewlett-Packard continued to beef up its networking portfolio with a series of new products and management enhancements unveiled last month.

Security more than just tech

Security is a burning issue for anyone involved in networking today. Not a day goes by without at least one vendor rolling out a new security product or service. And it

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