June 18, 2009
UK-based IP PBX maker, ipcortex, reported that sales of its IP PBX rose 200% during the first three months of 2009, compared with the year ago period.
This increase is especially impressive in a market that has reported a widespread decline in PBX sales volumes.
Industry analysts, MZA, earlier this month revealed that across the market PBX sales are down 38%.
Rob Pickering, ...
Ipcortex trebles IP PBX sales
by David Masters
UK-based IP PBX maker, ipcortex, reported that sales of its IP PBX rose 200% during the first three months of 2009, compared with the year ago period.
This increase is especially impressive in a market that has reported a widespread decline in PBX sales volumes.
Industry analysts, MZA, earlier this month revealed that across the market PBX sales are down 38%.
Rob Pickering, ...
June 9, 2009
Snom users can now make “crystal clear” VoIP conference calls following a partnership deal with audio conferencing service ZipDX.
Snom's klarVOICE handsets have been integrated with ZipDX to offer wideband audio conference calls, providing, according to snom, “the highest quality and clarity”.
Michael Kneiling, of snom, said: “Wideband VoIP represents the next step in the evolution of IP telephony.
“The combination of ZipDX’s ...
ZipDX enables “crystal clear” VoIP conference calls
by David Masters
Snom users can now make “crystal clear” VoIP conference calls following a partnership deal with audio conferencing service ZipDX.
Snom's klarVOICE handsets have been integrated with ZipDX to offer wideband audio conference calls, providing, according to snom, “the highest quality and clarity”.
Michael Kneiling, of snom, said: “Wideband VoIP represents the next step in the evolution of IP telephony.
“The combination of ZipDX’s ...
June 3, 2009
Mobile VoIP app Truphone 3.0 is now available to iPod Touch users, transforming their MP3 player into a Wi-Fi phone.
Recently launched for the iPhone, Truphone 3.0 offers free Wi-Fi calls to other Truphone users, as well as to contacts who use Skype or GoogleTalk.
The app also integrates with instant messaging (IM) services, including MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and AIM.
Calls to ...
Truphone 3.0 launched for iPod Touch
by David Masters
Mobile VoIP app Truphone 3.0 is now available to iPod Touch users, transforming their MP3 player into a Wi-Fi phone.
Recently launched for the iPhone, Truphone 3.0 offers free Wi-Fi calls to other Truphone users, as well as to contacts who use Skype or GoogleTalk.
The app also integrates with instant messaging (IM) services, including MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and AIM.
Calls to ...
May 26, 2009
With more people now utilising Skype and consequently reducing their bills it is already time for the next step for this technology.
By integrating immediate real time collaboration offered by market leaders Yuuguu with Skype, consumers now have the ability to instantly share a screen with multiple contacts and work together.
Announcing the Yuuguu for Skype Beta system from Manchester, both ...
Yuuguu new partnership for Skype
by Alan Harten
With more people now utilising Skype and consequently reducing their bills it is already time for the next step for this technology.
By integrating immediate real time collaboration offered by market leaders Yuuguu with Skype, consumers now have the ability to instantly share a screen with multiple contacts and work together.
Announcing the Yuuguu for Skype Beta system from Manchester, both ...
May 19, 2009
VoIP application Vopium, which enables mobile users to save up to 90% when making international calls, is now available for Android handsets.
The company also recently launched the application on the iPhone App Store and BlackBerry App World, as part of its ongoing strategy to offer the service to mobile users worldwide.
The application can be downloaded for free from ...
Vopium enters Android market
by Jan Harris
VoIP application Vopium, which enables mobile users to save up to 90% when making international calls, is now available for Android handsets.
The company also recently launched the application on the iPhone App Store and BlackBerry App World, as part of its ongoing strategy to offer the service to mobile users worldwide.
The application can be downloaded for free from ...
May 18, 2009
Telchemy this week released version 2.0 of its SQmediator technology that gives VoIP providers an in-depth analysis of their quality of service.
SQmediator sends call quality data in real-time to VoIP providers, allowing them to immediately identify service problems and deploy a solution.
The technology is designed for medium-sized and large VoIP providers.
It can monitor IP telephony deployments from 500 ...
Telchemy releases updated VoIP monitoring software
by David Masters
Telchemy this week released version 2.0 of its SQmediator technology that gives VoIP providers an in-depth analysis of their quality of service.
SQmediator sends call quality data in real-time to VoIP providers, allowing them to immediately identify service problems and deploy a solution.
The technology is designed for medium-sized and large VoIP providers.
It can monitor IP telephony deployments from 500 ...
May 5, 2009
Mobile VoIP service Fring has managed to secure around $10 million funding despite not having a business model.
This is the third round of funding given to the start-up, and it says it will use to money to make Fring 'even more accessible, relevant, and easy to use'.
Updates made with the funding will include support for more platforms, devices, and add-on ...
Fring secures $10m extra funding
by David Masters
Mobile VoIP service Fring has managed to secure around $10 million funding despite not having a business model.
This is the third round of funding given to the start-up, and it says it will use to money to make Fring 'even more accessible, relevant, and easy to use'.
Updates made with the funding will include support for more platforms, devices, and add-on ...
April 30, 2009
Mobile VoIP software Truphone 3.0 launched this week in the iPhone App Store.
The latest version of Truphone allows for VoIP calls to be made on 3G networks as well as over Wi-Fi.
Other updates for the free-to-download app include improved call quality, single screen instant messaging, and interface improvements.
IM communities - including Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, MSN Messenger, and Skype ...
Truphone 3.0 launches with 3G support
by David Masters
Mobile VoIP software Truphone 3.0 launched this week in the iPhone App Store.
The latest version of Truphone allows for VoIP calls to be made on 3G networks as well as over Wi-Fi.
Other updates for the free-to-download app include improved call quality, single screen instant messaging, and interface improvements.
IM communities - including Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, MSN Messenger, and Skype ...
April 27, 2009
Ten million copies of social networking app Nimbuzz have been downloaded from the GetJar app store.
Ilja Laurs, GetJar CEO, said: "Nimbuzz is an extremely popular application on GetJar and we are delighted to be a part of this milestone moment and to have been able to help them in achieving this."
Nimbuzz is a social networking app that integrates instant messaging, ...
GetJar reports 10m Nimbuzz downloads
by David Masters
Ten million copies of social networking app Nimbuzz have been downloaded from the GetJar app store.
Ilja Laurs, GetJar CEO, said: "Nimbuzz is an extremely popular application on GetJar and we are delighted to be a part of this milestone moment and to have been able to help them in achieving this."
Nimbuzz is a social networking app that integrates instant messaging, ...
April 23, 2009
Mobile VoIP software provider Vopium has won the 2009 Europe Mobile VoIP Technology Innovation Award.
The Frost & Sullivan award recognised Vopium's innovative, customer-focused approach, and its willingness to bring new products to market.
"By offering a cost-effective service, Vopium enhances customer loyalty and confidence in its applications, thereby enabling the firm to create a sustainable competitive advantage over other mobile VoIP ...
Vopium takes Frost & Sullivan’s innovation award
by David Masters
Mobile VoIP software provider Vopium has won the 2009 Europe Mobile VoIP Technology Innovation Award.
The Frost & Sullivan award recognised Vopium's innovative, customer-focused approach, and its willingness to bring new products to market.
"By offering a cost-effective service, Vopium enhances customer loyalty and confidence in its applications, thereby enabling the firm to create a sustainable competitive advantage over other mobile VoIP ...
March 20, 2009
Nimbuzz has updated its iPhone applcation to include VoIP-over-3G call functionality.
Other new functions include support for Twitter and Skype-out.
Skype-out enables users to make low-cost VoIP calls direct to landlines in over 50 countries.
A new dial-up pad interface is included for Skype-out phone calls, with available credit displayed.
In addition to Skype-out and Twitter, Nimbuzz continues to support messaging and voice calls ...
Nimbuzz updated for iPhone VoIP-over-3G
by David Masters
Nimbuzz has updated its iPhone applcation to include VoIP-over-3G call functionality.
Other new functions include support for Twitter and Skype-out.
Skype-out enables users to make low-cost VoIP calls direct to landlines in over 50 countries.
A new dial-up pad interface is included for Skype-out phone calls, with available credit displayed.
In addition to Skype-out and Twitter, Nimbuzz continues to support messaging and voice calls ...
March 6, 2009
Ixia has launched a VoIP testing service with the ability to emulate up to one million concurrent endpoints.
The service, IxLoad Voice, allows for an unprecedented one million SIP- and RTP- based endpoints per chassis.
It's nearest competitor offers a maximum of just 200,000 endpoints.
"VoIP protocols and technology may be well understood, but there are a host of potential problems when a ...
Ixia launches VoIP testing service
by David Masters
Ixia has launched a VoIP testing service with the ability to emulate up to one million concurrent endpoints.
The service, IxLoad Voice, allows for an unprecedented one million SIP- and RTP- based endpoints per chassis.
It's nearest competitor offers a maximum of just 200,000 endpoints.
"VoIP protocols and technology may be well understood, but there are a host of potential problems when a ...
February 19, 2009
Mobile VoIP provider Truphone has integrated AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) into its iPhone and iPod Touch applications.
AIM is the latest messaging service to be integrated by Truphone, joining Google Talk, Skype, Windows Live Messenger, and Yahoo! Messenger - all of which blend voice and instant messaging communications across multiple platforms.
Truphone customers using both devices will now be able to message ...
Truphone integrates AIM into iPhone app
by David Masters
Mobile VoIP provider Truphone has integrated AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) into its iPhone and iPod Touch applications.
AIM is the latest messaging service to be integrated by Truphone, joining Google Talk, Skype, Windows Live Messenger, and Yahoo! Messenger - all of which blend voice and instant messaging communications across multiple platforms.
Truphone customers using both devices will now be able to message ...
February 13, 2009
Docklands Light Railway is set to upgrade its public address system using VoIP-based technology.
Serco Docklands, the franchise operator of Docklands Light Railway (DLR), has chosen communications technology provider telent to install the new high performance LAN infrastructure that will make VoIP announcements possible.
The new VoIP announcements system will be controlled from Linux PC workstations at the DLR control station, and ...
VoIP technology used for railway announcements
by David Masters
Docklands Light Railway is set to upgrade its public address system using VoIP-based technology.
Serco Docklands, the franchise operator of Docklands Light Railway (DLR), has chosen communications technology provider telent to install the new high performance LAN infrastructure that will make VoIP announcements possible.
The new VoIP announcements system will be controlled from Linux PC workstations at the DLR control station, and ...
February 3, 2009
SIP Print has expanded into the UK market, announcing the availability of its SIP-based VoIP call recording platform for the UK financial services market.
The systems are fully compliant with the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA’s) call recording mandate.
They also meet the future requirement to record calls originating from mobile phones.
From 6 March, the FSA requires all UK financial ...
SIP Print Call Recording Solutions Announced
by Jan Harris
SIP Print has expanded into the UK market, announcing the availability of its SIP-based VoIP call recording platform for the UK financial services market.
The systems are fully compliant with the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA’s) call recording mandate.
They also meet the future requirement to record calls originating from mobile phones.
From 6 March, the FSA requires all UK financial ...
January 28, 2009
fring is going full steam ahead with its development, and has now announced the launch of a Last.fm music radio add-on.
The launch is part of the company’s plan to offer more than aggregation and internet communication tools, by providing services that allow friends to enjoy mobile experiences together.
The latest add-on allows fring members to launch the mobile-optimised version ...
fring announces Last.fm music radio add-on
by Jan Harris
fring is going full steam ahead with its development, and has now announced the launch of a Last.fm music radio add-on.
The launch is part of the company’s plan to offer more than aggregation and internet communication tools, by providing services that allow friends to enjoy mobile experiences together.
The latest add-on allows fring members to launch the mobile-optimised version ...
January 22, 2009
Psytechnics has announced that a million new business-class IP telephony users installed its flagship product Experience Manger in 2008.
Experience Manager is a product which is installed on hardware that runs the Linux operating system.
Its purpose is to improve the quality of calls that are made through IP-based (Or Internet) telephone calls.
The rapid expansion of use ...
Psytechnics Adds 1Million IP Telephony Business Users
by Alan Harten
Psytechnics has announced that a million new business-class IP telephony users installed its flagship product Experience Manger in 2008.
Experience Manager is a product which is installed on hardware that runs the Linux operating system.
Its purpose is to improve the quality of calls that are made through IP-based (Or Internet) telephone calls.
The rapid expansion of use ...
January 13, 2009
VoIP giant Skype has launched a lite version of its software to run on Google's mobile operating system, Android, and other Java-enabled mobile phones.
The software enables Android users to make Skype calls over standard voice channels.
The call is then converted to VoIP, allowing users to make international calls at local call rates.
Because it works on standard voice networks, ...
Skype Lite launched for Android
by David Masters
VoIP giant Skype has launched a lite version of its software to run on Google's mobile operating system, Android, and other Java-enabled mobile phones.
The software enables Android users to make Skype calls over standard voice channels.
The call is then converted to VoIP, allowing users to make international calls at local call rates.
Because it works on standard voice networks, ...
December 16, 2008
Unison Technologies’ ‘Unison’ free communications software now supports Cisco and Digium SIP gateways.
This means that SMBs can now deploy unified communications over traditional phone lines, without incurring high costs.
Unison combines telephony, e-mail, instant messaging and collaboration in a single Linux server and single Windows or Linux desktop client.
The software will run in parallel with existing analog lines, eliminating ...
Unison brings Unified Communications to Cisco and Digium Gateways
by Jan Harris
Unison Technologies’ ‘Unison’ free communications software now supports Cisco and Digium SIP gateways.
This means that SMBs can now deploy unified communications over traditional phone lines, without incurring high costs.
Unison combines telephony, e-mail, instant messaging and collaboration in a single Linux server and single Windows or Linux desktop client.
The software will run in parallel with existing analog lines, eliminating ...
December 8, 2008
3CX, a developer of telecommunications software, has released version 7.0 of 3CX Phone System for Windows.
In line with 3CX’s focus on delivering an easy to manage and use software-based IP PBX, the latest version offers a more user-friendly Management Console and User Interface.
It allows users to configure their own extensions with advanced call handling rules based on caller ID ...
3CX Updates Phone System For Windows
by Jan Harris
3CX, a developer of telecommunications software, has released version 7.0 of 3CX Phone System for Windows.
In line with 3CX’s focus on delivering an easy to manage and use software-based IP PBX, the latest version offers a more user-friendly Management Console and User Interface.
It allows users to configure their own extensions with advanced call handling rules based on caller ID ...
