Toronto-based MTS Allstream Inc. has extended its contract with Selectcom Telecom for another three years. The $13.5 million contract include a full suite of enterprise telecom services such as domestic long distance, international long distance, calling cards, toll free, Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Internet, local lines and privates lines. Montreal-based Selectcom Telecom is a fully Canadian-owned Virtual Network Operator offering a range of integrated communications products and services.

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RAMTelecom Inc., Ottawa, has entered into a Letter of Intent to sell its satellite services division, R.A. Misener Telecom Corp., Montreal-based OmniGlobe Networks Inc. for $2.65 million. The transaction is subject to several conditions, including due diligence, regulatory and shareholder approvals. The closing date is February 28.

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The need for skilled IT staff remains stable despite the current economic crisis, according to a new survey commissioned by the Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills Report. The survey of more than 270 CIOs from companies across Canada with 100 or more employees found that 21% plan to expand their IT departments in the first quarter of 2009 and 4% expect staff cutbacks.

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