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Federal budget 2019: Tech community welcomes Global Talent Stream commitment, SR&ED expansion

Insiders of Canada’s technology community reviewed the budget as taking steps in the right direction to help firms scale up operations, but were critical that the Liberal government didn’t go far enough in determining a clear data strategy.

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Federal budget 2019: Tech community welcomes Global Talent Stream commitment, SR&ED expansion

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Martello Technologies delivers on Mitel promise, updates MPA with new features

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Apple updates iMacs with new Intel processors, Radeon Pro Vega graphics

iMacs are getting an upgrade, as Apple Inc. announced that both size variations of its iMac desktop…

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HP introduces vendor financing model at Reinvent

Today at HP Inc.’s flagship global partner event, the company announced a new multi-vendor financing model and a revamped gateway to services training and sales assets.

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C4 board member profile – Zachary Dickson

The year-long process of splitting Hewlett-Packard in two is well-behind us, and the half focused on on…

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Venture Tech’s past meets its future with VLAN program

WBM’s JoeAnne Hardy takes over for outgoing Don Conaby

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Toshiba and Tech Data partner on a promotion

Tech Data to increase focus on SMBs, managed services

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Google locates mobile phone users by tracking cell towers

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Novell ships latest high-performance Linux platform

Software is aimed at verticals needing high reliability and speedy performance

Microsoft capacity planning tool set for year-end release

Tool includes capabilities for planning new server roles in Exchange 2007, selecting Exchange cluster configurations and modeling for 64-bit processors

Peer 1 promises cheaper, easier SaaS for ISVs

The infrastructure provider launches an incubation program that will give deep discounts on consulting services for companies moving to the on-demand model

Let the price wars begin: Ottawa opens up spectrum

Even before the Advanced Wireless Services auction starts, incumbents are expected to cut rates and hold onto their market share before the new entrants can get a foothold

Rivals clash over competing green IT standards

The Climate Savers Computing Initiative is offering a catalogue of recommended technology products, but it doesn’t jive with the existing U.S. EPEAT ratings