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EU members warn Microsoft sanctions may hurt business

Four European Parliament members warned the European Commission that its actions toward Microsoft Corp. could endanger the competitiveness of European businesses by delaying the release of Vista, Microsoft's next operating system.

HP admits reporters’ phone records accessed in probe

Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) obtained the telephone records of nine reporters as part of its internal probe of information leaks, the company confirmed. "HP is dismayed that the phone records of journalists were accessed without their knowledge, and we are fully cooperating with the attorney general's investigation," said company spokesman Ryan Donovan.

Checking in for check ups

Automated check-in and registration systems, currently being used in the airline and retail industries, have found their way to the healthcare sector and are proving their worth in enhancing patient care

Broadband boost for Chapleau, Ont.

A broadband pilot project in the rural community of Chapleau, Ont. is fixing to stimulate economic development.

Wireless Toronto underway

Toronto went wireless Wednesday, joining the ranks of unwired municipalities like Ottawa, Fredericton and Whistler. Phase one of Toronto's Wi-Fi network -- dubbed One Zone -- is up and running and boasts the largest Wi-Fi network in Canada.

US city unveils wireless for public safety

City officials in Providence, Rohde Island, unveiled a US$2.3 million (C$2.5) wireless mesh network on Tuesday that is already being used by police and fire vehicles for access to data for public safety.

Canadian private sector feeling safe with wireless

If a recent IDC Canada report is any indication, high-profile cases of stolen mobile devices and compromised personal information may have little effect on how Canadian businesses view security threats to wireless and mobile devices.

Open-source presents BC University with e-learning advantage

Cost and flexibility were key considerations when a BC university chose open-source software to upgrade its electronic learning system.

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