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  • 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.

  • Pack up your PBX--VoIP is here

    As circuit-switched PBXs are nearing obsolescence, IP technology is increasingly becoming the standard for corporate voice communications. Are you ready for the change over.

  • Optus dumps hosted VoIP for Evolve network

    Optus is decommissioning its Nortel-powered hosted VoIP Centrex offering in favour of a new voice module delivered over its next-generation Evolve network.

  • Nokia: Skype must change or die

    Skype is doomed in its present form, according to Nokia - but mobile-to-VoIP is where it's at.

  • IBM follows Microsoft with unified comms launch

    IBM has launched a new range of collaboration products featuring Siemens technology, in an effort to compete with Microsoft's partnership with networking giant Cisco.

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  • Pack up your PBX--VoIP is here

    As circuit-switched PBXs are nearing obsolescence, IP technology is increasingly becoming the standard for corporate voice communications. Are you ready for the change over.

  • Don't fall prey to VoIP abuse

    As VoIP becomes more prevalent, its popularity will undoubtedly attract some unwanted attention -- spammers and phishers looking for their next scheme. Here is a look at some common forms of VoIP abuse, including VoIP spam and caller ID spoofing, and how you can fight back.

  • VoIP handsets reviewed

    Voice over Internet Protocol, in some way, shape, or form, is a standard inclusion now with most business telephony systems. We review the latest offerings.

  • Paving the way for a converged network

    IT organisations must pay close attention to the readiness of the underlying network infrastructure to ensure the highest level of availability and best possible end-user experience. Additional reading: VoIP Essentials

  • 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?

Reviews (2)

  • 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: 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.

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