Author Archives: Mark Evans
Call-Net's cautious approach to VOIP
If you listen to Call-Net Enterprise CEO Bill Linton, the emergence of Internet telephony may not be as rapid as many people believe. In announcing plans to roll out a VOIP service later this year, Mr. Linton said he does … Continue reading
VOIP in Canada
It seems the New York Times has discovered that VOIP is alive and well in Canada. In an article today, the paper's Canadian business corresponent Bernard Simon talks about how Canada's incumbent carriers are facing a “serious threat to their … Continue reading
Frank Quattrone's Nortel connection
As much as many people may be tiring of Nortel's latest troubles, the conviction of Frank Quattrone may put the telecom equipment maker in the spotlight again. During his rein at Credit Suisse First Boston, the investment firm was Nortel's … Continue reading
Google's IPO Scam
For all the hoopla surrounding Google's IPO plans, it seems bizarre the company is intent on establishing two classes of shares – regular shares for folks willing to buy into the offering, and super-voting shares for insiders. Google founders Larry … Continue reading
I'd like to thank the Academy….
After nearly a decade covering the high-tech industry, I finally snagged an award. The Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance recognized me for excellence in science and technology reporting. While this was certainly exciting, the visit to Ottawa got interesting the following … Continue reading
Nortel: Canada's Enron?
So Frank Dunn got it? Is anyone really surprised? After all, he's been Nortel's chief financial officer – directly or indirectly – since 1999 so the accounting problems – officially described by chairman Red Wilson as “accountability” issues – eventually … Continue reading
