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Nortel brings in top IBM marketer

TORONTO – Saying she brings a "depth of experience in driving turn-around marketing programs to ignite business, excite customers and grow company footprints around the world," Nortel Networks hired Lauren... Continue Reading

Shaw sees eight-fold income increase

CALGARY – With voice customers growing at a good clip, Shaw Communications Thursday announced net income of $45.8 million in the second quarter, compared to net income of $5.7 million... Continue Reading

Shaw looking at network PVR

CALGARY – Shaw Communications president Peter Bissonnette said Thursday that the cable division is looking at launching network digital video recording service. The service would make personal video recording (PVR)... Continue Reading

Consumers put MM mobiles on mute

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – While the number of cellular phones with multimedia capability will double in the next two years, this capability is still not generating much consumer enthusiasm, reports research... Continue Reading

Beck joins Telesat

OTTAWA – The CCTA's former vice-president, technology has joined Telesat. Michele Beck started March 27 as the satellite company's director, network engineering, business development. She is overseeing the engineering division... Continue Reading