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AirIQ makes minor change in executive

Donald Gibbs has been named GM of AirIQ’s land business unit. He will also continue in his role as CFO of the company. The announcement comes as the telematics firm cuts a third of its staff, a move that should save AirIQ $1 million annually, but comes with a $850,000 price tag for severance packages.

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Heritage minister says regulatory barriers should not impede rollout of OTA digital TV

In what could be his first and last speech to the industry—depending on the outcome of moves for a coalition government next week—Heritage Minister James Moore weighed in on Canada’s transition to digital, urging for an industry-led solution that will see over-the-air (OTA) broadcasters working in partnership with BDUs to ensure a smooth switch without  additional costs being  pushed on consumers.

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Rogers Communications founder and CEO dies

Canadian communications pioneer Edward Samuel "Ted" Rogers, died at his home this morning in Toronto at the age of 75. Tech Media Reports looks back at a few of the industry issues he has championed over his long career.

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Sierra Wireless gets stronger

Vancouver-based Sierra Wireless has reached an agreement to acquire rival Wavecom for 218 million euro or about $343 million, a move the two companies say will create "market leader in wireless data, and will be uniquely positioned to benefit from the anticipated growth in wireless data for the mobile computing and M2M markets."

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Glassbox TV on verge of new deal with Canada’s mobile carriers

Glassbox TV is expected to shatter expectations when a new deal with Canadian mobile carriers is announced later this month.

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The Fight Network’s expansion into French-language market receives boost from CRTC

Toronto-based The Fight Network Inc. received a boost to its ambitions to expand into the French-language market in Canada when the CRTC today approved its licence to operate a category 2 specialty program known as Le Réseau des Combats.

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Deloitte previews 2009 technology predictions

Next year is going to feature a more robust mobile web surfing experience, smartphone penetration will continue to make inroads in Canada and the emergence of netbooks will become more apparent in North America, according to Duncan Stewart, director of Deloitte Canada Research.

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Craig gets mobile WiMAX approval

Craig Wireless Systems Ltd. has won Industry Canada approval for the conversion of its multi-point distribution system (MDS) spectrum in the Vancouver area to Broadband Radio Service (BRS) spectrum. The approval allows Craig Wireless to offer mobile services using WiMAX technology in the Vancouver and lower mainland regions of British Columbia. The company will also continue to provide broadcasting distribution services.

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MTS Allstream promotes veteran to head enterprise division

Dean Prevost’s 11-year tenure at  MTS Allstream will be capped off with yet another addition to the roster of senior positions he has held with the company. Today MTS Allstream announced that Prevost will become its new president in charge of the company’s enterprise solutions division. He will be reporting to CEO Pierre Blouin, effective Dec. 1, 2008.

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Ivrnet acquires telecom brokerage

Calgary-based communications software and services company Ivrnet Inc. has purchased the assets and operations of 1stLine Communications, a telecom brokerage firm with 500 business clients.

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