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  • Microsoft readies VoIP software beta

    After months of anticipation, corporate customers will soon get their hands on a beta version of Microsoft's VoIP software, an event that marks an important step in the evolution of corporate communications.

  • Google purchases video-conferencing software

    Google has acquired the flagship software product of video-conferencing start-up Marratech, leading many to believe that conferencing software may become the next addition to Google's growing office suite.

  • Cisco adopts IP telephony standard

    Cisco Systems plans to finally adopt a key Internet Protocol telephony standard, allowing the addition of new network-service features and enabling companies such as Microsoft to integrate their communications products with Cisco gear.

  • Cisco warns of security flaws

    Cisco Systems identified several vulnerabilities in its products this week that could lead to denial-of-service attacks.

  • Cisco serves up US$3.2b to buy WebEx

    update Cisco Systems plans to spend US$3.2 billion to buy online conferencing company WebEx, the companies said yesterday in the US.

Features and Case Studies (34)

  • Business guide to implementing VoIP

    How can you tell if your business is ready for Voice over IP? Also, who are the leading IP handset providers and systems integrators in Australia?

  • Flaws threaten VoIP networks

    A technical review conducted by the British government has found several security flaws in products that use VoIP and text messaging, including those from Microsoft and Cisco Systems.

  • Consolidation leads to a new Dimension

    Technology firms make their living advising customers how to reinvent their IT, but Dimension Data found a dose of its own medicine to be highly instructive. David Braue explains how.

  • VoIP wants to cut the computer cord

    Software-based phones are coming to the fore as big changes come to the way people make calls.

  • Precision security fighting at Cisco

    Cisco security maven John Stewart says never mind the OS -- attackers are after the apps, from IM to Office.

Reviews (5)

  • Voice over IP: Security, stability, success

    If you're thinking about voice over IP, we take a look at the steps involved in getting it set up and what's on offer from four major vendors.

  • 3CX Phone System for Windows

    By being very easy to configure and manage, the 3CX Phone System for Windows scores well on functionality and is compatible with most SIP handsets, gateways and services. However scalability could be an issue for larger organisations.

  • Voice over IP + wireless LAN = ?

    It seemed to be an obvious recipe: take two popular emerging technologies and stir vigorously. But the end result isn't to everyone's taste.

  • The best VoIP solution is ...

    The world of enterprise IP telephony is varied and complex. Here's our round-up of the major players and what they can bring to your business.

  • Wireless crackdown

    The spread of convenient wireless LANs has delighted hackers, who find many WLANs vulnerable. Managing and securing a wireless network is therefore vital, but rarely done well. ZDNet Australia compares the offerings from AirDefense and AirMagnet.

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