Monthly Archives: October 2005
Qumana Launches Ad Network
In a post earlier today on Vonage, you may have noticed an ad on the bottom – something I haven't featured before. It is a result of a new advertising network called AdGenta launched recently by Vancouver-based Qumana Inc. Tris Hussey, who … Continue reading
Vonage's IPO Sales Job Hits Stride
Looks like the job of selling Vonage's IPO has began in earnest amid reports (Light Reading) the company has been approached with several takeover bids in the past two weeks – one of them was apparently worth more than $1.5-billion. To … Continue reading
Apple Gives Birth to iVideo
After much speculation, Steve Jobs has confirmed the tech world's worst-kept secret today: Apple is launching a video-enabled iPod so we can watch videos and TV shows while commuting. For all the details, check out Engadget. The iVideo – which … Continue reading
Cogeco on Track
Cogeco Cable, one of Canada's largest cablecos, seems well on its way to reaching its “ambitious” target of 8,000 telephony subscribers by the end of fiscal 2006 after moving into four new markets today. Apologies for the tongue in cheek … Continue reading
Cisco-Skype Strike a Pose; eBay Makes Another (Better) Deal
Cisco and Skype are joining forces to sell a new Skype-enabled phone. Cisco's $129.99 CIT200, manufactured by Richmond, B.C.-based Ascalade Communications, will be available Oct. 17. (PriceWaterhouseCoopers has a nice look at the pros and cons while Tom Keating offers … Continue reading
A New (Second) Blog Gig
I have just started to do some writing for Alice Hill's RealTechNews, which was recently named one of CNet's Top 100 blogs. It's a good way to reach a new audience while hopefully driving some traffic to my blog. Alice … Continue reading
