Allegro Wireless is a leading North American “full spectrum” solution provider. The Allegro team has designed and delivered innovative solutions with rapid ROI, for market leaders in Transportation & Logistics, Health Care, Retail, and in Field Force Automation. Allegro’s “Mobile Solutions by Design” provide end users with the information they need, at the point of activity. Allegro’s Rapid Application Development (RAD) environment, store and forward message queuing middleware and extensive tool kit allows us to deliver “tailored” end-to-end mobility solutions, meeting all customer requirements at a price and time-frame that beats the competition’s “off the shelf” solutions.
Visit us at: www.allegrowireless.com

Bell Canada is focused on delivering innovative solutions and applications that enable companies and public sector organizations to achieve their strategic business objectives. For well over a century, we’ve had our finger on the pulse of the ever-changing communications needs of business customers in every sector and industry.

In regards to wireless LAN technology, we’ve translated our innovation into one of the industry’s deepest and broadest portfolio of products and services addressing major enterprise market – including government, finance, manufacturing, health, retail, education and transportation. Some of our solutions include: Inventory & Asset Management, Mobile Workforce Solutions, Field Force Automation, Telematics, RFID and more. We deliver these solutions with the attributes enterprises need -- quality, reliability, and security.

For more information about Bell Enterprise Wireless solutions, contact your Bell sales representative, email info.solutions@bell.ca or visit www.enterprise.bell.ca

Founded in 1976, CGI is the largest Canadian independent information technology (IT) services firm and the fourth largest in North America, based on its headcount of more than 20,000 professionals. CGI provides end-to-end IT and business process services to some 3,500 clients worldwide from offices in Canada, United States and Europe, utilizing a highly customized, cost efficient delivery model that combines its on-site and off-site operations.

With over 30 years of outstanding customer service to the business community, the name Dean is well-known and well-respected among Canadian career consultants.

We provide high quality candidates in the following areas: Office Services/Administration, Finance & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, Call Centre/Customer Service, Human Resources, Banking / Investment, Bilingual, Information Technology, Legal, Property Management, Insurance

We ask that anyone who is currently registered with Dean Group to please contact your consultant at (416) 368-6446

For over 35 years, Intel Corporation has developed technology enabling the computer and Internet revolution that has changed the world. Founded in 1968 to build semiconductor memory products, Intel introduced the world's first microprocessor in 1971. Today, Intel supplies the computing and communications industries with chips, boards, systems, and software building blocks that are the "ingredients" of computers, servers and networking and communications products. These products are used by industry members to create advanced computing and communications systems. Intel's mission is to do a great job for our customers, employees, and stockholders by being the pre-eminent building block supplier to the worldwide digital economy.

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Intermec Technologies Corp. is perhaps best known as the inventor of the world's most widely used bar code symbology. Intermec today provides supply chain information products, services and systems to companies in hundreds of industries around the world.

Supply chain information systems allow companies to compile previously unheard of amounts of information from one end of an enterprise to the other. That’s information companies can use to reduce inventory, cut labor costs, speed manufacturing and improve profitability

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International, the global network of professional services firms whose aim is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of their clients, people and the capital markets. With nearly 94,000 people worldwide, KPMG member firms provide industry-focused audit, tax, and advisory services from more than 717 cities in 148 countries.

We provide leading edge training and consultancy in wireless and mobile technologies.
We are vendor neutral and train leading corporations as well as individuals looking for a career change.

m-trilogix is a 12 year-old firm based in Toronto Canada. m-trilogix offers mobile, wireless and distributed software solutions for the mobile field force, Warehouse and Logistic's personnel

Neotel International Inc. is a global provider of enterprise information technology security and biometric identification products and services to the world's leading organizations, government and healthcare agencies.

Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia is dedicated to enhancing people's lives and productivity by providing easy-to-use and secure products like mobile phones, and solutions for imaging, games, media, mobile network operators and businesses. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on five major exchanges.

Palm®, Inc. is a pioneer in the field of mobile and wireless Internet solutions and a leading provider of handheld computers, according to IDC. Based on the Palm OS® platform, Palm's handheld solutions let people carry and access their most critical information wherever they go. Palm™ handhelds address the needs of individuals, enterprises and educational institutions through hardware add-on options and more than 18,000 Palm OS based application solutions.

Prime Message
A Turn-Key B2B Mobile Solution

PrimeMessage is a combination of two features:

• SMS Gateway and Interactive Messaging Platform and aggregator: Gateway connectivity for short codes in US, Canada and UK, and long code connectivity for rest of the world for standard or premium SMS.
• SMS Components and Mobile Marketing Tools: As a 'Right-Now' solution to run campaigns, contests, surveys and also as SMS feature for existing applications.

Using one or a variety of PrimeMessage products, customers can connect to the people who matter — customers, audience, or employees — by SMS or e-mail. You can also connect to any Internet-enabled device or powered by a cell phone chip to create two way communication channel.

For more information please visit www.PrimeMessage.com

Red Canary
Red Canary’s mission is to be a source of insight, analysis and community for the leaders and executives of early- to mid-stage software companies. Our emphasis will be on the Canadian software community.

Research In Motion Limited
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies include the BlackBerry™ wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements.

Rogers Wireless is one of Canada's leading national wireless communications service providers, serving over 3.8 million wireless customers with a complete range of wireless solutions including Digital PCS, cellular, advanced wireless data services, and one and two-way messaging services. With over 3.8 million wireless customers, our GSM/GPRS and analog networks cover 93% of the Canadian population.

The Ryzex Group is one of the world’s largest automated data collection (ADC) resellers and integrators. Representing most major hardware vendors and several critical supply chain software applications, Ryzex products include: systems analysis, installation and integration services, wireless networking, new data collection equipment, refurbished equipment, rental programs, service and repair, and legacy equipment supply and support.

The mobile computing information resource for enterprise IT professionals.

As a recognized industry leader for the past 30 years, SMC Networks provides solutions for the small and medium business markets, corporate workgroups, branch offices, and home and small office environments. With three distinct product lines, SMC's EZ NetworkingT - TigerT and EliteConnectT lines are designed to meet the needs of our customer's growing businesses and residential needs. All SMC products are backed by limited lifetime warranties and 24/7 technical support.

With world wide corporate headquarters located in Irvine, California, USA, SMC supports the global market through regional offices in all major industrial and developing countries.

Symbol Technologies, Inc., The Enterprise Mobility Company™, is a recognized worldwide leader in enterprise mobility, delivering products and solutions that capture, move and manage information in real time to and from the point of business activity. Symbol enterprise mobility solutions integrate advanced data capture products, radio frequency identification technology, mobile computing platforms, wireless infrastructure, mobility software and world-class services programs under the Symbol Enterprise Mobility Services brand. Symbol enterprise mobility products and solutions are proven to increase workforce productivity, reduce operating costs, drive operational efficiencies and realize competitive advantages for the world's leading companies.

TELEMANAGEMENT LIVE! 2004 will be held October 20-21 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Canada's top conference and tradeshow facility. Within easy reach of hundreds of major organizations, the draw to this event will be significant.

TELUS is the largest telecommunications company in Western Canada and the second largest in the country, with $8.1 billion of annual revenue, 4.7 million network access lines and 4.5 million wireless customers. The company provides customers with a full range of telecommunications products and services including data, voice and wireless services across Canada, utilizing next generation Internet-based technologies.

Connecting Mobile Users to Applications, Anywhere, Anytime
Trapeze Network™ was founded with two simple goals in mind: Provide seamless mobility to the enterprise workforce and meet the requirements of network managers and IT staffs. 

WAV®, in business since 1990, is a world class distributor of the following technologies: AIDC hardware, VoIP equipment, wireless and mobile printers, wireless security solutions, pen based computers, rugged data collection products/notebooks, and more.

Imagine having one source for all your exhibiting needs - from concept and creation to installation and management. At Skyline Toronto, a state-of-the-art exhibit manufacturing facility backs all our industry-recognized industrial designers, graphic artists and engineers. Our unique designs of Portable Modular Trade Show Exhibits are supported by our proven process for working together, extensive knowledge resources, and comprehensive services.

Visto is the leading global platform for mobile operators to provide wireless push email, calendar, contacts and other corporate data to the broadest set of mobile devices. Visto’s open solution enables email for the mass market, targeting large enterprises, small businesses, mobile professionals and consumers. The company’s patented Visto Mobile™ platform with ConstantSync™ technology works in real time with POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino email solutions for personal to enterprise use, providing maximum control and flexibility for the operator and choice for the customer. Visto’s customized, brandable solutions support more than 250,000 subscribers globally and are available through more than 10 of the world’s largest wireless operators including Rogers Wireless in Canada.
Contact: Heath Everett, Director of Sales – Canada
Phone: (905) 847-1290 Email: heverett@visto.com

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GORD Telecom’s primary focus is engineering and manufacture of towers and antenna structures for the telecommunications industry.
Our extensive CSA/EIA product line and specialized inventory allow for swift delivery to any location within North America

Sesame Networks Inc., is the industry's first provider of identity management solutions for enterprises, retail locations and public venues that enables secure mobile wireless broadband. Sesame's Identity Management Technology allows the deployment of authenticated, low-cost, and instantly available broadband wireless Internet access without impacting IT resources. Sesame's patent pending Identity Management technology fills a key gap in providing a security perimeter for the location granting wireless broadband access protecting the security of the company's network and brand. Sesames technology allows the development and introduction of novel wireless broadband solutions to address the growing opportunities caused by the rollout of both Wi-Fi and Wi-Max.

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FingertipWare specializes in helping businesses extend their existing systems beyond their corporate perimeter. FingertipWare's extensive capabilities ensure the selection of the most appropriate form factor computer and application type to meet the most demanding online, real-time, offline, or batch computing requirements.

Over 35 years of telecommunications experience and expertise can be working for you in minutes. Taylor Systems specializes in small to medium sized networking requirements with appropriate specialized pricing.

TeamSFA is a complete web-based and wireless field sales management solution. It connects office staff directly with mobile and remote sales force personnel. Sales information is delivered through wireless devices such as handheld computers, smartphones, PDAs and laptops.

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Backbone Magazine, published six times a year, is about business, technology and lifestyle. As technology is changing in business, it is also changing the way Canadians live. The world, the economy and the workplace are evolving, and Backbone will keep pace with and even stride ahead of those changes.

Founded in 1975, Transcontinental Media's IT Business Group, is Canada's authoritative voice for information technology news and analysis. The IT Business Group, comprised of print and electronic media vehicles, reaches more than 150,000 businesses and IT professionals across Canada. ITBusiness.ca is the electronic extension of IT Business Groups' print publications; Computing Canada, CDN, Edge, Communications & Networking, Technology in Government and our French publication serving Quebec's IT market, Direction informatique. ITBusiness.ca delivers: eNewsletters, current stories and news, searchable archives.

ITBusiness.ca is the Canadian IT Resource when you need IT now!
www.ITBusiness.ca

CANADA’S BEST-SELLING BUSINESS MAGAZINE

The world of business is complex, challenging and constantly changing. That’s why Canada’s business leaders rely on Canadian Business. With content that’s relevant, engaging and provocative, it gives them a unique perspective on the events and trends that shape their world. And, because it’s the only business magazine in Canada that’s published every two weeks, Canadian Business delivers breaking news and vital information faster than its competitors.

CardBuilderPro let's you design and personalize your full color business cards, magnet or sticker cards and greeting cards all online in our easy-to-use interface. Visit us at http://www.cardbuilderpro.com and start designing today! CardBuilderPro is a leading print and technology provider in the printing industry and has developed unique solutions for printers, webmasters and entrepreneurs throughout North America. Phone:(416) 703-1077

Don't gamble with your career! Meet face-to-face and hand your resume directly to the hiring decision makers of top Canadian companies as they participate in CareerDoor Inc.'s HiTech Career Fair. This recruiting event is free for IT, Engineers, New Media and Wireless Professionals, November 15 and 16, 2006 at the LeParc Conference and Banquet Center, 8432 Leslie Street (HWY 7 and Leslie) from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm both days. Register in advance and apply positions at www.careerdoor.com ,

The CWNP™ Program is the industry standard for vendor-neutral wireless LAN training and wireless LAN certification.

The CWNP Program offers four levels of certification - from beginner to expert, representing the highest level of achievement in wireless networking technology.

www.developers.net

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The International Customer Service Association (ICSA) is dedicated to promoting the development and awareness of the customer service profession through networking, education and research. ICSA is a non-profit association led by customer service professionals for customer service professionals. These are people who have walked in your shoes and understand your challenges and motivation.

Jake Gordon & Associates (JG&A) is a leading event management organization specializing in the areas of information technologies (IT) and telecommunications. Over the past 15 years of experience, the company has produced and staged many innovative industry trade shows and educational events across North America.

Wi-Fi Planet Conference & Expo Canada 2004 - The World's Largest Wi-Fi Business Event - coming to Toronto March 16-18! Wi-Fi Planet Conference & Expo is the definitive event of the Wi-Fi industry, where business users gain the knowledge they need to make strategic buying decisions and where the industry charts it future direction. Endorsed by the Wi-Fi Alliance, don't miss this must attend event that is also making stops in , Baltimore, London, Tokyo, San Jose and more. Register today! www.jupiterevents.com

Real World Linux 2004 Conference and Expo, April 13-15, 2004
at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is the key event in Canada exclusively dedicated to Linux and Open Source Applications, Solutions and Hardware for Management and Technology professionals in enterprise, telecommunications, manufacturing, education, financial, SMB, government agencies,
life sciences - - virtually all sectors.Toronto Wireless User Group members (TORWUG) receive 25% off all conference fees including the early bird discount

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Integrated mar.com is a full-service, results oriented strategic marketing, publishing and events company focusing on developing and implementing channel and end-user programs for the information technology and telecommunications (IT&T) industries.
Since 1980 mar.com has worked with more than 325 vendors and distributors throughout North America including many of the leading companies. Integrated mar.com publishes three daily e-newsletters: eChannelLine Canada; eChannelLine US and ConnectIT. Micro-street, the online store, associated with ConnectIT allows end-users to purchases IT products while rapidly accumulating up Air Miles.

MTE’s Mission is: To grow the sustainable transportation/New Mobility sector by:
- Stimulating investment in sustainable transportation/New Mobility
- Creating meaningful jobs in sustainable transportation/New Mobility
- Increasing the range of win-win transportation choices
- Spurring growth and integration of a vital industry cluster that includes telecommunications; goods movement, logistics, and fleet management; businesses and systems for enhancing transit, walking and cycling; new approaches to automobile transport; green land and real estate development; aviation and marine transport; and urban green tourism.

www.rmoroz.com

Since its inception in 1987, the company has evolved into an innovative and progressive solutions provider in the AIDC (Automatic Identification Data Capture) industry. Our extensive product, service and expertise offerings enable us to provide our customers a complete solution for identifying and tracking the movement of goods.

We are an organization for users of Nortel products, that provides a forum to our members to provide education, increase product knowledge, and broaden our professional contacts. Membership in the TMSLUA includes membership in INNUA and CANNUA. Co–operatively we provide a range of member services and benefits. We have been in existence since the late 1980s, and along with other Canadian chapters, were the reason that the “I” for International was part of the ISLUA (International SL–1 Users Association). Our membership stands at well over a hundred companies in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), representing the full spectrum of business and industry.

Light Reading’s Ethernet Expo 2005
The first U.S. conference & exhibition dedicated to the Ethernet evolution & revolution
October 12-14
Grand Hyatt, NYC
www.ethernetexpo.com

The Society of Internet Professionals

Embrace the power of Wi-Fi and the freedom and convenience of wireless Internet access at Wi-iPower 2004.

Themed "The Canadian Wi-Fi & WLAN Landscape - Growth and Opportunity," the Wi-FiPower 2004 conference program will deliver a wealth of practical and useful information featuring industry leaders, noted futurists, consultants and analysts who are making Wi-Fi a business reality. Speakers from world-class organizations will present best practices and discuss lessons learned in these early stages of the industry. The event will focus specifically on the drivers of this rapidly evolving field and its product and service offerings in the Canadian market.