July 28, 2008 17 years ago

Privacy Commissioner should investigate web ad targeting, says group

OTTAWA – The Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC), based at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, has asked the Office of the Privacy Commissioner to… Continue Reading

July 28, 2008 17 years ago

Registration opens as CAB conference to take The World View

OTTAWA – The Canadian Association of Broadcasters annual convention will take place in the nation’s capital again this year from November 2-4 at the Westin Hotel Ottawa. This year’s… Continue Reading

July 28, 2008 17 years ago

Cyber-losses are a big deal, says Telus/Rotman study

TORONTO – IT security breaches are costing publicly traded Canadian companies an average loss of more than $637,000 annually, says a new study released by Telus and the Rotman… Continue Reading

July 28, 2008 17 years ago

Cisco study finds huge networking skills gap

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The demand for networking professionals will continue to outstrip supply through 2011, says a new study released today by equipment manufacturer Cisco. According to the… Continue Reading

July 28, 2008 17 years ago

Anyone want some transponder space?

OTTAWA – Telesat is looking for clients for its newly-approved orbital slots. The company announced today the award of six satellite approvals-in-principle for development of BSS and FSS frequencies… Continue Reading

July 28, 2008 17 years ago

New digital U.S. network to raid Canada’s Cookie Jar

LOS ANGELES – MGM Studios announced today the launch of “a turn-key solution for generating revenue for the digital spectrum” for American local broadcasters with the launch of THIS… Continue Reading

July 28, 2008 17 years ago

Bell cutting management by 15%

MONTREAL – Bell Canada Enterprises announced today it is cutting its management ranks by about 2,500 positions as part of an “organizational realignment focused on achieving a competitive cost… Continue Reading

July 28, 2008 17 years ago

XM, Sirius Canada offer little comment on sat rad purchase

TORONTO – XM Canada today said it is “diligently reviewing its options following the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to approve a merger between U.S. companies XM Satellite Radio… Continue Reading

July 28, 2008 17 years ago

CBC and ABC team up again

TORONTO – CBC Television announced today that U.S. broadcaster ABC has acquired the U.S. rights to 18 To Life, a new single-camera comedy series, whose pilot is currently in… Continue Reading

July 27, 2008 17 years ago

After the merger: satellite radio’s future remains up in the air

WASHINGTON – While the Sirius-XM merger process officially ended on Friday, the debate continues on whether satellite radio is any closer to becoming mainstream. After 17 months of deliberation and intense… Continue Reading