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  • IP telephony - time to make the call?

    It's been promised for a while, but IP telephony -- using your network to carry your voice calls - appears to have finally become a sensible alternative for company communications.

  • Broadband holding up VoIP rollout: NEC

    While a VoIP-based solution is ideal for some corporates, it will be some time before consumers will enjoy access to such technology in their own homes.

  • Hold the IP phone

    Some enterprises may not be ready for the cost and complexity of internet Protocol phones, but they're still drawn to the savings and features of voice-over-IP systems.

  • VoIP to generate savings and efficiencies at power supplier

    Power firm Cogen is implementing voice over IP technology from 3Com in a project that may be the precursor to a major rollout across parent company Innogy. Take a look at the progress so far.

  • Special Report: The dawn of VoIP

    Once the only way to make a call was to pick up a telephone, dial the other party's number and wait for the call to be answered. Then developers had the idea of using computers to make calls. Absurd? Or not? Find out.

Features and Case Studies (26)

  • IP telephony - time to make the call?

    It's been promised for a while, but IP telephony -- using your network to carry your voice calls - appears to have finally become a sensible alternative for company communications.

  • The dos and don'ts of VoIP security

    Although there is precious little evidence of VoIP security attacks, organisations cannot afford to be complacent. Make no mistake, VoIP is an attractive target for hackers and malware writers.

  • Checklist for VoIP evaluation

    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

  • VoIP: Finding your voice

    Although the benefits and potential savings are well known, businesses have long been taking a wait-and-see approach to voice over IP. But will the aggressive movements of carriers and telcos force businesses to act?

  • 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?

Reviews (3)

  • 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.

  • WebEx Meeting Center

    Although it's difficult to master, WebEx Meeting Center's slick conferencing tools are an effective alternative to face-to-face conferences.

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