Archive for the 'VoIP' Category

Placing Cost Effective VoIP Satellite Communication in the Hands of our Emergency First Responders

Last Mile Networks highlights the real world capability delivered to the Emergency Management Division of the State of Washington. Last Mile Networks integrated “Survivable VoIP”, and “Remote IP Video” over remote satellite links using state-of-the art IP communications equipment from FreelineUSA, Inc., to enhance emergency communications for the State of Washington.
The Emergency Management Division (EMD) [...]

February 26th, 2006 - Posted in Other, VoIP

Network World Test Shows VoIP Call Quality Can Improve With SSL VPN

Aventail Smart Tunneling Provides Reliable and Secure VoIP Communication and Eliminates Need for IPSec VPN
VoIP and SSL VPN can coexist very happily, concluded a recent Network World Clear Choice Test, and, in some cases, provide an even better experience than VoIP without SSL VPN. The testing showed that a VoIP call made over SSL VPN [...]

February 26th, 2006 - Posted in Other, VoIP

Ofcom calls for VoIP views

Telecoms watchdog Ofcom is seeking industry views on the nascent yet maturing market of VoIP communications, as a code of practice for service providers looms.
The media regulator yesterday unveiled its first consultation document into the service since its interim guidance for users and service providers in September 2004.
At the time, Skype and BT dominated VoIP [...]

February 26th, 2006 - Posted in VoIP

Google and Earthlink to Provide Free, Citywide Wireless Access for San Francisco

The city of San Francisco has received a bid from Google and Earthlink to provide a free, citywide wireless network. The proposal was one of six from vendors and non-profits such as Communication Bridge Global, MetroFi, NextWLAN, Razortooth Communications LLP, and SF Metro Connect. The Google/Earthlink partnership should receive serious consideration since Earthlink recently won [...]

February 26th, 2006 - Posted in VoIP

SIP emerges as de facto VoIP standard

Session initiation protocol (SIP) is emerging as the de facto corporate standard for VoIP networks running converged voice/data communications, industry experts reported today.
Analyst firm Frost & Sullivan said that SIP is anticipated to “replace the traditional modes of communication, and create an alternative communication industry reducing network elements to mere call-forwarding devices”. Technology incorporating the [...]

February 26th, 2006 - Posted in VoIP

Ericsson Supplies Hardware for the BT Group’s New 21st Century Network

BT Group will offer converged voice and data services to customers across the Asia-Pacific region.
Swedish wireless networking hardware manufacturer Ericsson will provide VoIP infrastructure for the BT (British Telecommunications) Group’s next generation network program. BT announced several of its preferred suppliers for its next generation network transformation program – the 21st Century Network (21CN) -late [...]

February 26th, 2006 - Posted in VoIP

Sony VAIO VN-CX1 VoIP Mouse

With the sudden explosion in Internet telephony (VoIP) showing no sign of slowing, Sony’s VAIO has solved the rather new problem of what to talk into.
Mouse one minute, Internet phone the next - Sony’s VN-CX1 is a neat multi-function device that would make a great gift for a geek friend.
The first thing you notice [...]

February 26th, 2006 - Posted in VoIP