Smartphone Smorgasbord: a holiday guide
The launch of a new HSPA network -- shared by Bell Canada and Telus Mobility -- has shaken up Canada's wireless landscape. The faster network is on par with Rogers' network launched earlier this year. Suddenly, a bevy of new devices are available on the market, just in time for the holiday season.

Ontario's Hands-free D-day: Everything drivers need to know to avoid a $500 ticket
Ontario becomes the latest jurisdiction to deploy a ban on handheld electronic devices for drivers. The province joins Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador in enacting such a law

Inside Symantec's Security Operations Center
ITBusiness.ca is lead through Symantec's high-tech, worldwide malware tracking center by Grant Geyer, vice-president of global managed services, Symantec. The Alexandria, Va.-based operations centre is one of four in the world -- the others reside in India, the U.K., and Australia.

iPhone 3GS - nine nifty new features
The new iPhone 3GS is Apple’s third iteration of the super-popular mobile device. It might look the same as the iPhone 3G at first, but many incremental improvements and handy new features are packed into this handheld. Check them out...

Nine nifty tips to find and get the job you want
In this down economy, businesses are receiving hundreds of applications each day – most from unqualified candidates. Even if you are qualified, creating a generic résumé, cover letter & list of references is not the way to catch human resource's attention.

Ten ways to turbocharge your brand and business with Facebook
In these tough times, capitalizing on the marketing potential of free social media sites, such as Facebook, can be a smart move. Doing so helps you to communicate with customers, build brand loyalty, and win valuable new business.

An 8-point plan to lower stress and lift morale at work
Increased workloads – because of widespread layoffs – are triggering workplace stress, anxiety and depression. Many knowledge workers worry about their own future and that's compounding the problem.

Top 10 points to consider before upgrading Windows
The arrival of Windows 7 beta operating system (OS), is giving IT managers a lot to consider. Upgrade to Vista now to simplify the move to Windows 7, wait for Windows 7, try a mix of both options, or stick with XP and worry about upgrading later when the economy improves?

Top nine business benefits of Google Latitude
Google’s latest application, Latitude, helps you keep tabs on everyone in your network by using your smart phone or laptop GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile phone signals to place you and your contact’s location on a map. Here are the top nine ways you can use Google Latitude at work.

Dress for success - What to wear to your IT job interview
Find out what top chief information officers think you should wear to your job interview as revealed to CIO.com at the Hiring Manager Q & A Series.

Five tips on tweeting your way to business success
Twitter is a business tool that allows you to listen in on discussions about your brand, converse with early adopters, and interact with customers. Here are five ways to get the most out of your "tweets."
- by Logan Kugler, Computer World

Canada's National Do Not Call List - What you need to know
Canada's new National Do Not Call (NDNC) Registry is set to go live on September 30. It's a time for Canadians tormented by telemarketing calls to rejoice, and businesses/individuals who make such calls to be very wary.

Top 50 Tech Visionaries: Part 2
So it's time to pay homage where homage is due. Here's our take on the 50 most important people in the recent history of technology--the most critical players (including a few forgotten heroes) who've been instrumental in crafting the last 50 years of technical innovation.

Top 50 Tech Visionaries: Part 1
Our opinion doesn't have to be the last word on the subject, however. If you have additional nominees who deserve recognition, or if you want to chime in to agree with or reminisce about or rail against our choices, please add a comment to let us know.

20 Questions on Green IT : Part 2
To their credit, tech vendors have implemented recycling programs and are starting to provide their customers with information on how to become more "green." At the political level, governments such as the European Union are passing tougher legislation for companies to manufacture more environmentally-friendly and recyclable products.

20 Questions on Green IT : Part 1
Everyone can attest to how the IT industry has changed their lives but until more recently most people didn't think about the toll it was taking on the environment. To find out how green the IT industry truly is, CDN interviewed 20 experts across the technology sector, government, as well as environmental & advocacy groups.

The essential elements of protecting personal data
When it comes to personal data protection, some companies are having difficulty fulfilling their obligations properly. Here are a few ideas and some advice to enable you to properly manage sensitive information.