Stefan Dubowski

Articles by Stefan Dubowski

Telecommunications Briefs

Coaxial calls The number of worldwide cable telephony subscribers will have hit 10 million by the end of 2003, according to In-Stat/MDR. The...

Wireless Web reaches for the sky

A group of overseas researchers trying to extend the reach of high-speed Internet service may have their heads in the clouds, but they say the best way to bring quick connections into hard-to-reach areas might be by balloon, blimp or plane.

SOCing it to hackers

Brian Dunphy probably hasn't seen every computer security mistake under the sun, but those he remembers are doozies.

The good and bad sides of IP

Representatives of businesses that have implemented IP telephony say the technology spells cost savings and productivity enhancements, but it also brings problems. John...

BT aims for respect with MPLS expansion

As British Telecommunications plc introduces a Toronto node on its global MPLS network, one of the company's executives says BT aims to regain respect among Canadian enterprises.

Bell promises IP service on Cisco spend

Bell Canada plans to buy $200 million-worth of network gear from Cisco Systems Inc. and expand its portfolio of Internet protocol (IP)-based offerings. Industry analysts say the deal provides a glimpse into the firms' designs on the enterprise.

Telus tends to tattered reputation

Telus Corp. says it has improved its service levels after a terrible 2003, but one industry observer wonders if past problems will plague the carrier's reputation.

U.S. authorities take aim at Canuck registrar

An Ontario domain-name registration company is back in the news after U.S. authorities accused the firm of using questionable marketing tactics.

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