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+ - New CRTC Chief Named-> 0

Submitted by TemplePilot on Friday June 08, 2012 @05:07PM

TemplePilot writes "Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Ottawa insider and veteran public servant Jean-Pierre Blais has been tapped to chair Canada’s telecom and broadcast regulator. Mr. Blais is appointed for a 5-year term. The appointment is effective June 18, 2012"
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+ - TV +Sets+Are+Connected+To+Internet+In+38%25+Of+Homes-> 0

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on Monday April 09, 2012 @10:50PM

TemplePilot writes "Interconnectness of SmartTV's in homes are rising with 38% reported by MCN, a trend thats likely to increase as more consumers purchase DLNA and WiFi capable home entertainment centers. This could also be a wake up call for big content providers as convergence technology cascades through the world and more consumers are tempted to adopt cord cutting measures while in pursuit of on-demand and over the top service, choice, flexibility and personalization for their entertainment needs."
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