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 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, ...
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
Plustek, a Taiwanese manufacturer of telecommunication equipment, has licensed Spirit DSP’s TeamSpirit 3.0 Conferencing Engine as the core for its corporate conferencing system Plus@com PC20.
The Plus@com PC2000 combines instant interactive communication functions with live video. It delivers whole corporate coverage with the flexibility and reliability to support multifunction applications.
The corporate conferencing system includes instant messaging, real-time audio-and-video meetings, call transfer, ...
Spirit’s VoIP conferencing solution selected by Plustek
by Lin Freestone
Plustek, a Taiwanese manufacturer of telecommunication equipment, has licensed Spirit DSP’s TeamSpirit 3.0 Conferencing Engine as the core for its corporate conferencing system Plus@com PC20.
The Plus@com PC2000 combines instant interactive communication functions with live video. It delivers whole corporate coverage with the flexibility and reliability to support multifunction applications.
The corporate conferencing system includes instant messaging, real-time audio-and-video meetings, call transfer, ...
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 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 ...
April 16, 2008
Dublin-based Magnet Business, which provides broadband connectivity and internet services to customers in Ireland, has launched a new suite of applications for SMEs.
The new offering builds on Magnet's existing broadband service, allowing customers to run voice and internet traffic over a single broadband link, with a 20% reduction in telephony costs.
The new suite includes a next generation phone ...
Magnet Business launches voice and internet service
by Jan Harris
Dublin-based Magnet Business, which provides broadband connectivity and internet services to customers in Ireland, has launched a new suite of applications for SMEs.
The new offering builds on Magnet's existing broadband service, allowing customers to run voice and internet traffic over a single broadband link, with a 20% reduction in telephony costs.
The new suite includes a next generation phone ...
April 15, 2008
Aberdeen Group has published a new report, 'Benchmarking VoIP Performance Management', which claims that VoIP services are only effective if they are well managed.
According to Aberdeen Group's research, well-managed VoIP services can provide 93 per cent better quality than poorly-managed services, and are four times more likely to experience a reduction in call failure rates.
In order to manage VoIP ...
VoIP requires good management
by Jan Harris
Aberdeen Group has published a new report, 'Benchmarking VoIP Performance Management', which claims that VoIP services are only effective if they are well managed.
According to Aberdeen Group's research, well-managed VoIP services can provide 93 per cent better quality than poorly-managed services, and are four times more likely to experience a reduction in call failure rates.
In order to manage VoIP ...
April 10, 2008
8el has launched 'On demand call recording' on CallPort, its business VoIP platform.
This new feature is designed to make it easier to activate and manage call recording, than was possible with ISDN call recording, even for remote workers.
CallPort was developed in response to demand from consumers and businesses for a call recording system that is intuitive to use. ...
8el launches on demand call recording
by Jan Harris
8el has launched 'On demand call recording' on CallPort, its business VoIP platform.
This new feature is designed to make it easier to activate and manage call recording, than was possible with ISDN call recording, even for remote workers.
CallPort was developed in response to demand from consumers and businesses for a call recording system that is intuitive to use. ...
April 8, 2008
VoIP company, Vyke Communications Plc London, recorded a 34% increase in paid Vyke IP based customer accounts to 1,742,508 in Q1 2008, from 1,302,828 at the end of Q4 2007 - an increase of 226% compared with Q1 2007.
During Q1, the number of weekly call minutes increased from 4.15m to 8.5m, and the total number of calls placed with ...
Vyke announces 226% increase in customers
by Jan Harris
VoIP company, Vyke Communications Plc London, recorded a 34% increase in paid Vyke IP based customer accounts to 1,742,508 in Q1 2008, from 1,302,828 at the end of Q4 2007 - an increase of 226% compared with Q1 2007.
During Q1, the number of weekly call minutes increased from 4.15m to 8.5m, and the total number of calls placed with ...8el launches Callport VOIP for businesses
by Jan Harris
8el has announced the commercial launch of Callport in the UK, a VoIP service designed to give businesses the flexibility of VoIP combined with the reliability of traditional phone services.
Callport allows users to outsource the management of their voice services while retaining control over how the services are configured. Users also gain cost savings through free and low cost ...
March 28, 2008
UK service provider, Voipfone, has expanded into the broadband market with the launch of a new business broadband ADSL package for £45 a month.
The service can be used as a voice line, and can host up to 25 simultaneous calls.
Voipfone's bradband service addresses the problem of voice 'stuttering', which can occur during VoIP calls if a large web page ...
Voipfone launches new business broadband ADSL package
by Jan Harris
UK service provider, Voipfone, has expanded into the broadband market with the launch of a new business broadband ADSL package for £45 a month.
The service can be used as a voice line, and can host up to 25 simultaneous calls.
Voipfone's bradband service addresses the problem of voice 'stuttering', which can occur during VoIP calls if a large web page ...
March 19, 2008
ShoreTel, Inc. is working with IBM to integrate its distributed unified communications solutions with IBM's unified communications and collaboration platform, IBM Lotus Sametime.
The plug-in will allow joint customers to access ShoreTel's powerful distributed IP telephony features from within their IBM Lotus Sametime application. This will provide greater freedom to choose the right communications to optimise the business processes.
With ...
ShoreTel collaborates with IBM on unified communications solutions
by Lin Freestone
ShoreTel, Inc. is working with IBM to integrate its distributed unified communications solutions with IBM's unified communications and collaboration platform, IBM Lotus Sametime.
The plug-in will allow joint customers to access ShoreTel's powerful distributed IP telephony features from within their IBM Lotus Sametime application. This will provide greater freedom to choose the right communications to optimise the business processes.
With ...
March 11, 2008
Timico Ltd, a provider of converged communication services to business customers, is more than doubling the revenue its business partners can earn through VoIP.
Companies registered on Timico's Business Partner programme, benefit from a combination of connection bonus, hardware earnings and ongoing revenue share.
A Timico business partner can now earn up to £185 from an average revenue customer on ...
Timico enhances VoIP revenue-sharing scheme
by Jan Harris
Timico Ltd, a provider of converged communication services to business customers, is more than doubling the revenue its business partners can earn through VoIP.
Companies registered on Timico's Business Partner programme, benefit from a combination of connection bonus, hardware earnings and ongoing revenue share.
A Timico business partner can now earn up to £185 from an average revenue customer on ...
March 10, 2008
Apple has announced that it will allow VoIP clients on the iPhone and iPod, through its new software development kit.
However, any VoIP solutions developed with the kit will have to work over Wi-Fi and not through the cellular network.
The iPhone SDK agreement says that "If an Application requires or will have access to the carrier network, then additionally ...
iPhone SDK to enable VoIP
by Jan Harris
Apple has announced that it will allow VoIP clients on the iPhone and iPod, through its new software development kit.
However, any VoIP solutions developed with the kit will have to work over Wi-Fi and not through the cellular network.
The iPhone SDK agreement says that "If an Application requires or will have access to the carrier network, then additionally ...
March 7, 2008
Reading Football Club has installed new security appliances, in preparation for the roll out of VoIP, together with a contactless and cashless ticketing and hospitality system.
The club is investing in the new technology to replace an existing Cisco PIX appliance that was coming to the end of its life. The new system will better meet the club's needs after ...
Reading FC deploys SonicWALL VoIP appliances
by Jan Harris
Reading Football Club has installed new security appliances, in preparation for the roll out of VoIP, together with a contactless and cashless ticketing and hospitality system.
The club is investing in the new technology to replace an existing Cisco PIX appliance that was coming to the end of its life. The new system will better meet the club's needs after ...
March 1, 2008
There were almost 80 million VoIP subscribers worldwide in 2007. According to figures produced by Infonetics Research, an international market research firm, during 2007 sales of equipment for VoIP and IMS service providers rose by 19% over sales in 2006.
A principal analyst for VoIP and IMS at Infonetics Research said: “The overall next generation voice equipment market is maturing, as ...
80 million worldwide VoIP subscribers in 2007
by Lin Freestone
There were almost 80 million VoIP subscribers worldwide in 2007. According to figures produced by Infonetics Research, an international market research firm, during 2007 sales of equipment for VoIP and IMS service providers rose by 19% over sales in 2006.
A principal analyst for VoIP and IMS at Infonetics Research said: “The overall next generation voice equipment market is maturing, as ...
February 29, 2008
Bed retailer, Dreams, is deploying VoIP and 3G mobile technology, to link its rapidly growing chain of stores. The company is undergoing a major expansion programme that will see it open one new store each week, for 50 weeks.
Dreams plans to link up each shop within seven days, helping with a strategy to capture 25% of the market ...
Dreams bed retailer deploys VoIP
by Jan Harris
Bed retailer, Dreams, is deploying VoIP and 3G mobile technology, to link its rapidly growing chain of stores. The company is undergoing a major expansion programme that will see it open one new store each week, for 50 weeks.
Dreams plans to link up each shop within seven days, helping with a strategy to capture 25% of the market ...
