May 15, 2008
Newport Networks spoke out today about the biggest challenge to face the session border controller manufacturer, quality of service management.
The news comes from SofNet, which is a networking software event, at which delegates from the telecommunications industry were polled.
Quality of service for VoIP calls was higher on the list of challenges than either security or billing issues.
Those ...
Newport Networks Face Service Quality Challenges
by Rohan Parker
Newport Networks spoke out today about the biggest challenge to face the session border controller manufacturer, quality of service management.
The news comes from SofNet, which is a networking software event, at which delegates from the telecommunications industry were polled.
Quality of service for VoIP calls was higher on the list of challenges than either security or billing issues.
Those ...
May 14, 2008
Nimbuzz is launching a new service in the UK today, which is says is like Skype, but for a mobile rather than a PC.
The Nimbuzz application is a free download which provides free mobile calls between other Nimbuzz users and users of Google Talk, MSN, other IM communities and social networking sites such as MySpace.
As well as free ...
Nimbuzz launches in UK
by Jan Harris
Nimbuzz is launching a new service in the UK today, which is says is like Skype, but for a mobile rather than a PC.
The Nimbuzz application is a free download which provides free mobile calls between other Nimbuzz users and users of Google Talk, MSN, other IM communities and social networking sites such as MySpace.
As well as free ...
May 13, 2008
The Internet Telephony Services Providers' Association (ITSPA) believes that VoIP is becoming the next big communications solution.
VoIP communications technology is rapidly increasing in popularity, both with consumers and businesses.
According to a new report from market researcher, iLocus, almost a quarter of mobile virtual network operators already offer VoIP, or are currently trialing a VoIP service.
The report - ...
VoIP becoming key business tool
by Jan Harris
The Internet Telephony Services Providers' Association (ITSPA) believes that VoIP is becoming the next big communications solution.
VoIP communications technology is rapidly increasing in popularity, both with consumers and businesses.
According to a new report from market researcher, iLocus, almost a quarter of mobile virtual network operators already offer VoIP, or are currently trialing a VoIP service.
The report - ...
May 12, 2008
VoIP developer and manufacturer, snom, have been given the go ahead to integrate their SIP-based phones with Thompson's CIRPACK switching system.
The past few months have seen extensive testing performed on snom's 3xx VoIP phones, and now the results are in and the phones are fully certified as being compatible by Thompson's Lab.
This means the super-fast delivery of Class ...
Snom To Work With CIRPACK Switching Platforms
by Rohan Parker
VoIP developer and manufacturer, snom, have been given the go ahead to integrate their SIP-based phones with Thompson's CIRPACK switching system.
The past few months have seen extensive testing performed on snom's 3xx VoIP phones, and now the results are in and the phones are fully certified as being compatible by Thompson's Lab.
This means the super-fast delivery of Class ...World’s First Rich Communication Software Released
by Rohan Parker
Cicero Networks have announced the release of a new client for converged rich communication between the Nokia S60 and Windows Mobile devices.
This is the first client in the world that fully integrates mobile voice, presence, messaging and video together.
The designers at Cicero have intended the client to be highly user-friendly and to build upon wireless, IP-based, and next-gen ...
May 9, 2008
A new VoIP diagnostic tool from Epitiro, called VocaLite, will give users the chance to accurately pinpoint and process faults before they even get on the phone with their ISP.
The new system works by allowing the user, or a service provider's contact center staff, to run a web based applet of VocaLite, which then relays test results back to ...
New VoIP Tool Cuts ISP Call Center Queues
by Rohan Parker
A new VoIP diagnostic tool from Epitiro, called VocaLite, will give users the chance to accurately pinpoint and process faults before they even get on the phone with their ISP.
The new system works by allowing the user, or a service provider's contact center staff, to run a web based applet of VocaLite, which then relays test results back to ...Slow growth in VoIP take up in Australia
by Lin Freestone
A new report from the Australian Communications and Media Authority has revealed that half of the people who own a 3G phone do not use the 3G services - which include mobile internet, video calling and music streaming.
The reasons given were that they have no interest in them, or that the costs are too high, or they do not know ...911 emergency call access alert in Canada
by Lin Freestone
Canadians are being warned by the country’s emergency services how important it is for consumers to research how to access 911 with VoIP phones.
The alert follows the death of a toddler in Calgary after an emergency 911 call was made over a VoIP phone and the ambulance was dispatched to the caller’s former address, the last address the internet phone ...
May 8, 2008
Zycko, a distributor of convergent IT solutions, gained a new partnership with Force10 Networks at the end of April, but has now been dropped as Polycom's UK VoIP product distributor.
Since terminating its relationship with Zycko, Polycom has appointed Vcomm as its sole distributor in the UK for products such as its Microsoft Office communication server-compatible CX range of handsets.
However, ...
Zycko gains Force10 Networks, loses Polycom
by Jan Harris
Zycko, a distributor of convergent IT solutions, gained a new partnership with Force10 Networks at the end of April, but has now been dropped as Polycom's UK VoIP product distributor.
Since terminating its relationship with Zycko, Polycom has appointed Vcomm as its sole distributor in the UK for products such as its Microsoft Office communication server-compatible CX range of handsets.
However, ...
May 6, 2008
NetMotion Wireless has released version 8.0 of Mobility XE, its mobile virtual private network (VPN) software, allowing it to be used by enterprises for the deployment of streaming video and VoIP.
Mobility XE, which was designed for Windows smartphones, provides mobile workers with secure connections to applications via laptops and mobile devices, even when travelling in areas with no wireless coverage ...
NetMotion Wireless updates Mobility XE
by Jan Harris
NetMotion Wireless has released version 8.0 of Mobility XE, its mobile virtual private network (VPN) software, allowing it to be used by enterprises for the deployment of streaming video and VoIP.
Mobility XE, which was designed for Windows smartphones, provides mobile workers with secure connections to applications via laptops and mobile devices, even when travelling in areas with no wireless coverage ...
May 2, 2008
A provider of a web-based telephony platform, TringMe, has enabled millions of AOL Instant Messenger call-out users to make calls directly.
By using TringPhone, TringMe’s fully web-based SIP phone, AOL/AIM users can make calls directly from the browser. VoIP calls can also be made from mobiles by using a mobile device.
AOL/AIM users can use any of TringMe’s supported originating devices to ...
AIM calls from TringMe
by Lin Freestone
A provider of a web-based telephony platform, TringMe, has enabled millions of AOL Instant Messenger call-out users to make calls directly.
By using TringPhone, TringMe’s fully web-based SIP phone, AOL/AIM users can make calls directly from the browser. VoIP calls can also be made from mobiles by using a mobile device.
AOL/AIM users can use any of TringMe’s supported originating devices to ...
May 1, 2008
IVO Software has launched a new version of its Text-To-Speech system which supports the international Media Resource Control Protocol (MRCP) used in the biggest telecommunication systems.
Media Resource Control Protocol is a communication protocol which allows the provision of voice services in the client/server architecture.
MRCP has been incorporated into IVO’s new version, IVONA Telecom TTS, and has become one of the ...
IVONA Telecom TTS supports MRCP Protocol
by Lin Freestone
IVO Software has launched a new version of its Text-To-Speech system which supports the international Media Resource Control Protocol (MRCP) used in the biggest telecommunication systems.
Media Resource Control Protocol is a communication protocol which allows the provision of voice services in the client/server architecture.
MRCP has been incorporated into IVO’s new version, IVONA Telecom TTS, and has become one of the ...Yahoo Messenger outsources VoIP calls to Jajah
by Lin Freestone
Yahoo has announced that its Yahoo Messenger VoIP calls are to be outsourced to Jajah.
Under the terms of the agreement, the "Phone In" and "Phone Out" service will enable consumers to make low-cost PC-to-phone and phone-to-PC voice calls over the Jajah network to more than 200 countries using Yahoo Messenger. Details of the deal between the two companies have not ...
April 30, 2008
Newport Networks has announced its new Call Routing Engine (CRE), bringing significant benefits to operators and Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs).
The powerful CRE enables operators and ITSPs to peer with other operators for wholesale call termination and origination.
It also allows service providers to deliver SIP trunking services to Enterprises.
The new solution combines the company's Session Border Controller ...
Newport announces call routing technology
by Jan Harris
Newport Networks has announced its new Call Routing Engine (CRE), bringing significant benefits to operators and Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs).
The powerful CRE enables operators and ITSPs to peer with other operators for wholesale call termination and origination.
It also allows service providers to deliver SIP trunking services to Enterprises.
The new solution combines the company's Session Border Controller ...
April 28, 2008
Skype has released a beta version of its Skype VoIP service, for Java-enabled mobile phones.
The software will be available on around 50 mobile phone models from a number of manufacturers, including Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson.
Mobile phone users will be able to receive calls from other Skype users, while customers who buy 'SkypeIn' will be able to ...
Skype releases mobile beta
by Jan Harris
Skype has released a beta version of its Skype VoIP service, for Java-enabled mobile phones.
The software will be available on around 50 mobile phone models from a number of manufacturers, including Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson.
Mobile phone users will be able to receive calls from other Skype users, while customers who buy 'SkypeIn' will be able to ...
April 25, 2008
The largest business network in the UK, the Federation of Small Businesses, has launched a new initiative with internet telephony specialist Coms Plc.
All 210,000 members of the federation can be provided with a business class VoIP telephone service free of charge, via the Redstone company, FSB Telecom.
Under the terms of the deal, FSB members will receive a VoIP telecoms ...
Free VoIP for FSB members
by Lin Freestone
The largest business network in the UK, the Federation of Small Businesses, has launched a new initiative with internet telephony specialist Coms Plc.
All 210,000 members of the federation can be provided with a business class VoIP telephone service free of charge, via the Redstone company, FSB Telecom.
Under the terms of the deal, FSB members will receive a VoIP telecoms ...
April 24, 2008
London-based business telecommunications solution provider, Switch
Communications, has won a key Catalist Framework contract with the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), to supply its VoIP and WAN solutions to the public sector.
Switch will now be officially authorised to supply its products to educational establishments, the health service and government organisations.
While Switch already supplies over 300 public sector organisations ...
Switch secures supply agreement with OGC
by Jan Harris
London-based business telecommunications solution provider, Switch
Communications, has won a key Catalist Framework contract with the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), to supply its VoIP and WAN solutions to the public sector.
Switch will now be officially authorised to supply its products to educational establishments, the health service and government organisations.
While Switch already supplies over 300 public sector organisations ...
April 23, 2008
London-based ICU Global, a unified communications specialist, has updated ICU Live!, making it easier for organisations to upgrade from voice to video conferencing without worrying about cost.
ICU Live! eliminates the need to buy expensive video-conferencing equipment - users simply log-in online via a standard internet connection and use the service with any webcam and headset - and the service ...
ICU Global updates video conferencing service
by Jan Harris
London-based ICU Global, a unified communications specialist, has updated ICU Live!, making it easier for organisations to upgrade from voice to video conferencing without worrying about cost.
ICU Live! eliminates the need to buy expensive video-conferencing equipment - users simply log-in online via a standard internet connection and use the service with any webcam and headset - and the service ...Mobile VoIP phone planned by J-Com
by Lin Freestone
Japan Communications Inc, the Japanese wireless data communications provider, is planning to launch Internet mobile phones, and they could be available by July 2008.
It is believed that the phones will be offered with a fixed monthly rate and that VoIP calls and data traffic would be unlimited.
The company was founded as a mobile telecommunications service provider for enterprises in Tokyo ...
April 21, 2008
South Yorkshire Police force has replaced its legacy PABX system with a new internet telephony system.
A Siemens SIP-Based Unified Communications softswitch, hosted at two sites in Sheffield, will converge voice and data network applications to a total of 5,500 users at 90 sites in South Yorkshire. The system is designed to be scalable for up to 100,000 users.
The new ...
South Yorkshire Police adopt VoIP
by Jan Harris
South Yorkshire Police force has replaced its legacy PABX system with a new internet telephony system.
A Siemens SIP-Based Unified Communications softswitch, hosted at two sites in Sheffield, will converge voice and data network applications to a total of 5,500 users at 90 sites in South Yorkshire. The system is designed to be scalable for up to 100,000 users.
The new ...
