The current obsession with networks based on the Internet Protocol comes with a catch.
As cable and phone companies jostle to sell voice, video and data bundles over broadband connections, tools are needed to get those services running as quickly as possible.
VoIP delivers cost-savings and improved control over customer support calls for Australian office-products supplier, Corporate Express.
Optus is gearing up to shift customers to an all IP based network in the coming years and is kicking off the transition with a suite of converged products, under the brand name Evolve.
Cisco Systems issued a warning on Wednesday that some of its IP phones could be compromised, allowing unauthorized individuals to bypass security restrictions.
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When discussing voice over Internet Protocol, network capacity becomes more a measure of how many simultaneous calls the network can process. This article looks at what you should consider during the VoIP capacity planning process.
For Loddon Shire Council's corporate services director, Brett Eastwood, making the move to a VoIP telephone system was a no-brainer.
Your VoIP vendor choice will influence your deployment and maintenance processes, but following general VoIP best practices will also increase the project's success. This document identifies and explains general best methods for deploying and maintaining successful VoIP networks.
Are you ready to roll out Voice over IP? This article provides you with an overview of VoIP basics and some starting points for evaluating your company's needs. Additional reading: VoIP Resource Centre
Or is convergence just a pipe dream that should be quietly forgotten? Given all the talk about melding voice and data networks, why aren't more companies implementing it?
Skype has released a beta version of its latest client for Mac OS X users.
Chinese engineers have allegedly cracked Skype's Internet telephony protocol, according to a Thursday blog posting.
This is a full-featured home or small business ADSL router that'll comfortably handle all your broadband needs, including Wi-Fi, VoIP and ADSL2+. But don't expect it to be an easy task to set up the advanced features.
If you're a heavy phone user who can deal with having yet another home phone number, then Engin's voice box could save you serious money.
Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using Voice over Internet Protocol is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill.
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