Polycom takes from Cisco for new UC strategy
Pulling Cisco’s lead unified communications executive is
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Ottawa group promises interoperable security solutions
Canadian entrepreneur Terry Matthews leads association that includes six of his companies selling video surveillance, wireless and telephony solutions
Mitel Networks CEO to leave post
Don Smith is leaving to sit on the board directors
Federal court rules Canadian ISPs aren’t broadcasters
Decision could help Ottawa sell loosening of foreign ownership restrictions on telecommunications companies to those worried about protecting Canadian content
CRTC rules traffic throttling regs apply to wireless data
The telecom regulator will regulate wireless data services not only for discriminatory practices, but also traffic management. Telus says it isn’t necessary
Canada adds seventh wireless carrier
Mobilicity is trying to keep costs under control by outsourcing almost everything it can
CRTC begins DAVE Wireless ownership and control review
Telecom regulator has decided the startup’s ownership structure isn’t complex to justify a public hearing
Time for telecom foreign control review
There’s no substitute for a full review of the country’s telecom competition and foreign control policy
Juniper needs the channel for enterprise, government push
Juniper’s new VP of enterprise sales in the Americas outlines Juniper’s plan for growth in the Canadian enterprise market
Heading towards a robotic future
Futurist envisions a day when intelligent robots and networks move at light speed
Prorogation of Parliament kills IT-related bills
Anti-malware bill, Internet child porn bill and legislation allowing police to seize electronic information have to start over and be re-introduced because of Conservative actions
Arista Networks adds Gigabit Ethernet switch to lineup
The competitor to Cisco Systems is looking to grow its Canadian channel community
Telco court fight, round two: Rogers vs. Bell
Last week it was Telus versus Rogers. Now it’s Rogers against Bell over wireless marketing claims of superiority
Juniper launches Junos with major channel implications
The equipment maker says its new chipset gives more power to customers, but an industry analyst finds a lack of strategy detail
Allstream acquires Quebec solution provider
It takes a lot of time to train staff to get technical certifications. By buying VisionIP, the telco has eliminated the wait and made a statement