January 15, 2008
Extreme Networks Inc and Data Integration recently polled 115 UK firms which employ more than 500 people and found that over half of them (59 per cent) now run IP telephony on their Lan.
The uptake of IP video technologies is lagging behind IP telephony, with only 32 per cent of companies found to be using IP video.
This could ...
Survey finds over half of UK companies use VoIP
by Jan Harris
Extreme Networks Inc and Data Integration recently polled 115 UK firms which employ more than 500 people and found that over half of them (59 per cent) now run IP telephony on their Lan.
The uptake of IP video technologies is lagging behind IP telephony, with only 32 per cent of companies found to be using IP video.
This could ...
January 14, 2008
Stonesoft, a provider of integrated network security solutions, has entered a partnership with VoIP specialist, Vibe Communications, under which Stonesoft will provide Vibe with its StoneGate Platform.
Vibe Communications will use Stonesoft’s multi-linking VPN technology and load balancing capabilities to support resilience and quality of service in its VoIP products. Stonesoft's technology will become an intrinsic part of Vibe’s services.
Stonesoft ...
Vibe adopts StoneSoft’s StoneGate platform
by Jan Harris
Stonesoft, a provider of integrated network security solutions, has entered a partnership with VoIP specialist, Vibe Communications, under which Stonesoft will provide Vibe with its StoneGate Platform.
Vibe Communications will use Stonesoft’s multi-linking VPN technology and load balancing capabilities to support resilience and quality of service in its VoIP products. Stonesoft's technology will become an intrinsic part of Vibe’s services.
Stonesoft ...Harpax Srl enters UK VoIP market as VOIspeed
by Brian Turner
(Jist of the piece - Italian VoIP company has invested in creating a UK company to enter the UK VoIP market):
Harpax Srl, one of the biggest Italian VoIP providers, has launched VOIspeed for the UK VoIP market.
Set up with the objective of strengthening the company’s presence outside Italy, specifically to target the UK, VOIspeed has set up its main office ...
January 11, 2008
Lush, the cosmetics manufacturer and retailer, is adopting VoIP in order to improve links between stores.
The company doubled its online sales in December, and is now planning to add extra functionality to its IT system, in order to improve communications between its head office and store network.
The company plans to use VoIP technology to reduce the cost of ...
Lush upgrades communications with VoIP
by Jan Harris
Lush, the cosmetics manufacturer and retailer, is adopting VoIP in order to improve links between stores.
The company doubled its online sales in December, and is now planning to add extra functionality to its IT system, in order to improve communications between its head office and store network.
The company plans to use VoIP technology to reduce the cost of ...
January 10, 2008
Raketu, a P2P VoIP application provider, has launched a new application which makes VoIP available on Blackberry smartphones.
The launch of the Raketu BlackBerry application marks Raketu's entry into the mobile business market.
The application, which is web-based, allows Blackberry users to make international calls via VoIP, without needing to download any additional software.
Blackberry users simply log on to BlackBerry.raketu.com ...
Raketu launches VoIP for BlackBerry devices
by Jan Harris
Raketu, a P2P VoIP application provider, has launched a new application which makes VoIP available on Blackberry smartphones.
The launch of the Raketu BlackBerry application marks Raketu's entry into the mobile business market.
The application, which is web-based, allows Blackberry users to make international calls via VoIP, without needing to download any additional software.
Blackberry users simply log on to BlackBerry.raketu.com ...Broadcom and Trolltech partnership to develop Linus-based VoIP
by Lin Freestone
Chipmaker Broadcom and Qtopia software maker Trolltech are developing a multimedia VoIP development platform for next-generation IP phone manufacturers. The companies announced their collaboration at the CES show in Las Vegas held between 7 and 10 January 2008.
The development platform is intended for original equipment manufacturers that want to build next generation IP phones. It combines Broadcom's technology and Trolltech's ...
January 9, 2008
The University of Cambridge has chosen BT, Cisco and PTS Consulting, to provide an IP telephony system for both staff and students. The converged voice and data network will serve 17,000 users across 200 university institutions.
Under the terms of the agreement, BT and Cisco will supply 20,000 IP telephony handsets incorporating Cisco's Unified Communications Manager 6.0 technology. The IP ...
BT and Cisco in VoIP deal with Cambridge University
by Jan Harris
The University of Cambridge has chosen BT, Cisco and PTS Consulting, to provide an IP telephony system for both staff and students. The converged voice and data network will serve 17,000 users across 200 university institutions.
Under the terms of the agreement, BT and Cisco will supply 20,000 IP telephony handsets incorporating Cisco's Unified Communications Manager 6.0 technology. The IP ...
January 8, 2008
Vonage, a leading provider of digital phone services, introduced 'MyVonage' on 7 January 2008 at CES in Las Vegas. ‘MyVonage’ is an initiative to promote devices, services, and features that allow the customer to choose how he uses the service.
The first of these devices and services to be launched is the V-Portal, a digital voice adapter and router with an ...
Introduction of V-Portal from Vonage
by Lin Freestone
Vonage, a leading provider of digital phone services, introduced 'MyVonage' on 7 January 2008 at CES in Las Vegas. ‘MyVonage’ is an initiative to promote devices, services, and features that allow the customer to choose how he uses the service.
The first of these devices and services to be launched is the V-Portal, a digital voice adapter and router with an ...NVT and Inclarity in VoIP partnership
by Jan Harris
Inclarity Ltd has entered into a channel partnership agreement with NVT Group, an IT and support specialist.
Under the terms of the agreement, NVT Group will provide Inclarity's hosted VoIP solution to the Scottish market, and will be able to offer telephony to business customers for the first time. The company will target SMEs and the public sector in ...Belkin announces desktop Internet phone for Skype
by Jan Harris
Belkin announced its new Desktop Internet Phone for Skype at the CES 2008 event in Las Vegas.
The phone, which comes with a price tag of $99.99, can make and receive calls without a computer having to be turned on. It initiates automatic login to Skype and can be plugged directly into a wired or wireless router, or a live ...
January 6, 2008
Sony, the Japanese consumer electronics giant, is planning to bring Skype’s VoIP service to its PlayStation Portable gaming console in the near future.
In the words of Sony, “users will be able to call friends, talk trash to fellow gamers, and catch up with acquaintances via Skype for PSP.”
Sony will reveal full details of the new service at the Consumer Electronic ...
Sony planning to offer Skype for PSP
by Lin Freestone
Sony, the Japanese consumer electronics giant, is planning to bring Skype’s VoIP service to its PlayStation Portable gaming console in the near future.
In the words of Sony, “users will be able to call friends, talk trash to fellow gamers, and catch up with acquaintances via Skype for PSP.”
Sony will reveal full details of the new service at the Consumer Electronic ...
January 3, 2008
Waterstons Ltd, a Durham-based IT consultancy, has installed a VoIP system for world famous outdoor clothing company, J Barbour and Sons.
The system will be extended globally, significantly reducing international call charges for the company. Barbour has operations in 29 countries across the globe.
Phase one of the project, which is now complete, involved installing a VoIP system at Barbour's three ...
Waterstons deploys VoIP for Barbour
by Jan Harris
Waterstons Ltd, a Durham-based IT consultancy, has installed a VoIP system for world famous outdoor clothing company, J Barbour and Sons.
The system will be extended globally, significantly reducing international call charges for the company. Barbour has operations in 29 countries across the globe.
Phase one of the project, which is now complete, involved installing a VoIP system at Barbour's three ...
January 2, 2008
Touchmods has released version 1.0 of SIP-VoIP for the iPod Touch, allowing users to make VoIP calls via a WiFi connection.
According to Touchmods, it is the world's first free SIP-VoIP application for the iPod Touch.
Although the iPod Touch doesn't have a microphone, Touchmods has released instructions for building one, which can be attached to the device's dock connector.
For ...
Touchmods hack brings VoIP to iPod Touch
by Jan Harris
Touchmods has released version 1.0 of SIP-VoIP for the iPod Touch, allowing users to make VoIP calls via a WiFi connection.
According to Touchmods, it is the world's first free SIP-VoIP application for the iPod Touch.
Although the iPod Touch doesn't have a microphone, Touchmods has released instructions for building one, which can be attached to the device's dock connector.
For ...
January 1, 2008
BSNL, India's no.1 Internet service provider, has invited expressions of interest for the provision of a VoIP service throughout the whole of India.
Several companies submitted proposals by the deadline of 28 December 2007, including Sterlite Optical, Aksh Optifibre, Indus Online and Smart Broadband.
BSNL has now extended the deadline as new enquiries are still being received. Only four companies will be ...
VoIP to be available throughout India
by Lin Freestone
BSNL, India's no.1 Internet service provider, has invited expressions of interest for the provision of a VoIP service throughout the whole of India.
Several companies submitted proposals by the deadline of 28 December 2007, including Sterlite Optical, Aksh Optifibre, Indus Online and Smart Broadband.
BSNL has now extended the deadline as new enquiries are still being received. Only four companies will be ...
