Archive for August, 2006

CE-Infosys launches software for secure VoIP connections

German IT security development company CE-Infosys has launched ClosedTalk version 1.1.0, a free software that secures phone calls made with VoIP.
To use ClosedTalk, users must submit the recipient’s email address and the VoIP connection will be transmitted in an encrypted format. Verbal verification between users is also required through a security code display.
ClosedTalk is available [...]

August 19th, 2006 - Posted in VoIP

Imtech and GENBAND to Deliver Advanced VoIP and Multimedia Solutions to European Service Providers

GENBAND Inc., a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure products enabling converged services, announced today that Imtech Telecom will add GENBAND’s broad line of IMS-based VoIP and multimedia solutions into their integrated product offerings sold to European service providers looking for integrated voice, data, video, and wireless communications services.
Headquartered in the Netherlands and with major offices [...]

August 19th, 2006 - Posted in Other, VoIP

Tool Targets VOIP Troubleshooting for SMEs

Apparent Networks on Aug. 21 at VoiceCon will launch a version of its AppCritical network troubleshooting tool designed specifically for small and midsize enterprises and the professional services organizations that support them.
AppCritical is designed specifically to help enterprises with pre-deployment assessments for adding VOIP (voice over IP to a network), and to troubleshoot and maintain [...]

August 19th, 2006 - Posted in VoIP

ValueNet appointments to boost hosted VoIP channel

Hosted VoIP wholesaler, ValueNet, has appointed former Siemens alliances manager, David Healy, as national manager for strategic partners. The position is one of several roles being created to deepen its channel framework.
Healy said his first point of focus would be to bolster reseller ranks. ValueNet currently has 12 partners, most of which retain Microsoft gold [...]

August 19th, 2006 - Posted in VoIP

8×8, Inc. Awarded Additional VoIP Patent

VoIP and video service provider 8×8 announced today that it was awarded U.S. Patent No. 7,092,379 for technology used in routing telephony signals over the Internet and standard switched telephone communications networks. This patent brings 8×8’s list to a total of 62 patents awarded in the U.S.
“This is the second fundamental VoIP technology patent 8×8 [...]

August 17th, 2006 - Posted in Other, VoIP

PMC-Sierra’s Multi-Service Processor Family Selected by Advantage Century Telecommunication Corporation for Its VoIP Customer Premises Equipment Portfolio

PMC-Sierra announced that Advantage Century Telecommunication has selected the MSP4120 and MSP4200 Multi-Service Processor® devices for its Voice over Internet Protocol Customer Premises Equipment solutions.
ACT’s VoIP solutions provide the full range of features that Service Providers demand for value-added and cost-effective IP telephony services. ACT’s VoIP family includes Analog Telephone Adapters (ATA), VoIP Routers and [...]

August 17th, 2006 - Posted in Other, VoIP

EarthLink Evolves Its VoIP Partnership With Circuit City

EarthLink said Wednesday that its EarthLink trueVoice VoIP service will be offered in Circuit City stores as the telecommunications company moved to expand beyond its traditional dialup and broadband offerings.
The plug-and-play solution comes primarily in two flavors — $14.95 a month for 500 minutes in North America and $24.95 for unlimited calling throughout North [...]

August 17th, 2006 - Posted in VoIP

Revonet New Online ‘Leads-On-Demand’ Service Links Buyers and Sellers of Internet Telephony to Accelerate VoIP Sales Traction

Driven by increasing demand for VoIP services, Revonet, Inc., a leading B2B Direct Marketing Company, announced today that it has launched public availability of its Leads-On-Demand solution. Revonet utilizes market research and database segmentation to identify best prospects and then makes thousands of phone calls to discover companies that are in the market for purchasing [...]

August 17th, 2006 - Posted in Other, VoIP

Indonesia finally gets 3G; Telkomsel leading the pack

The country’s largest cellular operator, PT Telkomsel, launched its third-generation (3G) service Tuesday, marking the first commercial introduction of 3G to Indonesia.
“Today marks the start of a new era in the world of Indonesian cellular telecommunications,” said Telkomsel president director Kiskenda Suriahardja.
With its advanced technology, 3G allows its users to combine voice, text, pictures and [...]

August 17th, 2006 - Posted in Wireless

Nokia N93 Voted European Media Phone 2006-2007

Nokia (NYSE: NOK - News) today announced that its latest high performance multimedia computer, the Nokia N93, has been awarded the European Media Phone of the Year 2006-2007 by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), Europe’s largest multimedia press organization. The award is yet another industry recognition of Nokia’s continued commitment to innovation in [...]

August 15th, 2006 - Posted in Nokia

Nokia N71 Now Shipping to Japan

Nokia has announced that they have shipped their first N71 phone to Vodaphone in Japan. The “Nokia N71″ is its first product to be introduced in Japan under the Nokia Nseries sub-brand. The Nokia N71 customized for Vodafone K.K. will be marketed in Vodafone K.K.’s 3G lineup under the name “Nokia N71 (Vodafone 804NK)” and [...]

August 15th, 2006 - Posted in Nokia

Nokia launches Nseries N80

Nokia has announced the latest addition to its Nseries family, the Nokia N80. Weighing only 134 grams, Nokia N80 is the first quad band handset designed to work both on 3G and four GSM bands. The convenient, in-built intuitive browsing and fast internet access makes it possible to send and receive e-mails at WLAN speeds.
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August 12th, 2006 - Posted in Nokia