REGINA – SaskTel and the University of Regina have teamed up to be the first in Canada to deploy a new wireless technology known in the industry as HetNet (Heterogeneous Networks).
Manufactured by Huawei Technologies, the technology is now installed in the University’s Kinesiology building and Riddell Centre. The HetNet architecture consists of a variety of technologies and frequencies in various locations that work together to deliver a high quality user experience. To achieve this, SaskTel utilized “small cell” LTE products known as Microcell and Lampsite, also manufactured by Huawei, to provide deep penetration, indoor, high capacity LTE coverage…
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TORONTO – A new fourth player in Canada’s wireless industry combined with increased wireline competition are two factors poised to significantly impact the Canadian telecom industry in 2016, says Canaccord Genuity.
An industry overview released Wednesday by analyst Aravinda Galappatthige says that company is taking “a more cautious stance” as it considers this year’s outlook for the telecom stocks, particularly when it comes to the big three incumbents BCE, Telus and Rogers.
Galappatthige predicts that wireless competition will heat up as a “resurgent Rogers Wireless” continues to aggressively add wireless net additions, and as regional player Videotron Wireless advances towards its…
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OTTAWA – Canada has a new organization dedicated to promoting safe industry practices in the communications antenna construction industry.
The Structure, Tower and Antenna Council (STAC) helps to ensure communications antennas in Canada continue to be constructed with the highest regard to worker safety. Members include Canadian wireless communication carriers, tower owners/operators, tower and rooftop equipment engineering service suppliers and wireless communication facilities construction and maintenance contractors.
According to its website, STAC helps its members operate safely and efficiently by providing expertise and support in the areas of advocacy, information and guidelines, communications, events and education.
A non-profit Council of the…
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TORONTO – Bell Media has revealed the five applicants selected to participate in the 2016 Executive Producer Accelerator Lab program that kicks off on January 11.
Now in its third year, the two-part program provides mid-level television producers with unique hands-on training to assist their career advancement within Canada’s television industry.
About the recipients:
– John Griffith (Toronto)
A business affairs consultant for the film and television industry, John is also the producer of the award-winning feature A Little Bit Zombie, which was screened at a number of festivals, and the half-hour CBC comedy pilot Human Town, winner of the 2015 National…
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OTTAWA – Changes to the Canadian broadcast industry stemming from the CRTC’s Let’s Talk TV decisions could lead to sweeping job losses and funding cuts to Canadian programming, according to a new study commissioned by advocacy groups and unions representing Canadian producers and creators.
Co-authored by Nordicity and communications lawyer Peter Miller, Canadian Television 2020: Technological and Regulatory Impacts was commissioned by the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA), the Canadian Media Guild, Directors Guild of Canada, Friends of Canadian Broadcasting and Unifor.
Using three scenarios, the study examines the potential impact of policy decisions such as…
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TORONTO – Registration is now open for the 2016 version of the Canadian Telecom Summit, scheduled for June 6 – 8, 2016 at the Toronto Congress Centre in Toronto.
Now in its 15th year, the Canadian Telecom Summit attracts more than 500 of the most influential people who shape the future direction of communications and information technology in Canada.
Under the theme of ‘Transforming our digital world: The journey to universal connectivity’, this year’s confab will feature in-depth panels that will examine:
– Cyber Security: pre-emption, protection and response;
– Big Data & Analytics: Data! What's it good for?;
– Customer experience management;
– Strengthening…
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OTTAWA – Prime Time in Ottawa is serving up an opportunity for attendees to dine with top industry executives.
The new ‘Breakfast With’ feature allows registered conference delegates to reserve their spot at the breakfast table with one of:
– Christian Rank, Executive Producer, TV 2 Denmark;
– Janet Brown, CEO, FilmBuff;
– Greg Rubidge, Founder and President, Syndicado;
– Rob Kenneally, TV Agent, Creative Artists Agency;
– Sam Toles, Head of Global Content Acquisitions and Distribution, Vimeo;
– Patrick Roy, President, Entertainment One Films Canada & Les Films Séville;
– Tone C. Rønning, Commissioning Editor, Drama and Arts, NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation);
– John Hadity, Executive Vice…
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TORONTO – Bell Media sales has added two new vice-presidents and shifted Debbie Drutz (pictured) to the new role of VP of client strategy.
Michael Alexandor, who joined Bell Media earlier this month following the departure of Nathalie Doré, is now VP marketing and innovation where he oversees the marketing strategy for Bell Media Sales, including trade sponsorships and advertising initiatives across Canada. Previously, he was a partner at Temporarily Unpopular Ideas, an ideas architecture and design agency he co-founded in 2011, and prior to that, was head of media, markets, and innovation at Astral Out of Home.
Alyson Walker (pictured) will join…
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TORONTO – CTAM Canada invites members to save January 27 for its 2016 President's Reception.
In addition to offering a great opportunity to reconnect with industry friends and colleagues, CTAM will reveal its plans for the New Year and introduce its new board members.
Details to follow in the coming weeks.
www.ctam.ca
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IT’S BEEN A YEAR LIKE no other in the Canadian cable, radio, television and telecom sectors. While you can say that about any year really, this one seemed a little rougher than others.
There’s been no shortage of bad news of late, lots of lost jobs and struggles by many to deal with the challenges we in media and telecom face constantly. It means a melancholy holiday season for many. We’ll be thinking of them over our break.
However, there has also been a lot of good news and growth and reasons for optimism – so we’re hoping for…
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