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GSMA award offers glimpse into the future

Software keyboards for mobile devices, better device management and more efficient mobile device power management are three potential new technologies that could be soon hitting the Canadian market, and in some cases are already here.

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Ontario renews rural broadband program

The Ontario government is investing $30 million over four years to accelerate the rollout of broadband Internet to rural communities. Under the Rural Connections Broadband Program, municipalities in southern Ontario can apply for up to one-third of project costs to a maximum of $1 million. The deadline for applications is September 18.

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Espial to acquire Kasenna

Ottawa-based IPTV software company, Espial Group Inc., has signed a deal to buy California-based competitor Kasenna Inc. in an all-stock deal worth about $6.6 million.

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Gov’t tags accountant to join CBC board

Canadian Heritage has chosen a chartered accountant as the newest board member of CBC/Radio-Canada. Also a certified financial planner and trust and estate practitioner, Patricia (Tricia) McIver works at Richardson Partners Financial Limited, specializing in business and family succession planning issues. Previously, she was with PriceWaterhouseCoopers, ManningElliott and Standard Life.

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Three new CRTC commissioners named; vice-chair reappointed

A senior advisor to CBC/Radio-Canada, a multimedia entrepreneur and a city councillor have been appointed full-time CRTC commissioners.

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Toronto’s One Zone municipal Wi-Fi up in the air

Cogeco Cable Inc.’s plan to acquire Toronto Hydro Telecom (THT) as of July 31 adds more uncertainty to the future of the utility’s One Zone municipal Wi-Fi network. Despite the slower than anticipated growth, however, its president is still bullish on its long-term relevance.

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Auction Day 25: SaskTel moves into Ontario and Alberta

SaskTel made an unexpected play for spectrum in Ontario and Alberta on Monday after battling hard to secure up to 40 MHz of Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) bandwidth in its home province.

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