Archive for September, 2008

Phonebooth Debuts

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Small businesses have a new option for phone systems.
Bandwidth.com has released Phonebooth, a hosted IP-PBX that is intended for small business use. The cost effective alternative gives SMBs a way to embrace IP-PBX without the expense of equipment purchase and maintanence.
“Phonebooth represents a natural step forward for Bandwidth.com and the IP telephony market as a [...]

Nortel Licenses Certicom Security Tech

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Nortel is using Certicom’s security technology to improve cryptographic performance and simply application creation for its UC platform for U.S. Federal Government agencies.
According to Nortel:
Nortel plans to integrate Certicom ECC algorithms into its Application Server 5300, bringing this open, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based software platform into conformance with U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) recommendations for [...]

Broadcom Releases New High Performance VoIP Processor

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Broadcom Corporation has released a new high-performance VOIP digital signal processor. The processor is intended to simplify equipment design.
“Our carrier access VoIP developments are a natural evolution of the widely used VoIP silicon and software solutions provided by Broadcom in both enterprise and consumer applications,” said Greg Fischer, Vice President & General Manager of Broadcom’s [...]

Bandwidth.com Offers Free Hosted IP PBX for SIP Trunking Customers

Monday, September 29th, 2008

When SMBs (small- to medium-sized businesses) want to move to IP telephony, the biggest decision they face is whether to go with a hosted or a premise-based solution. A key consideration in making tha…

Friday Links: History of VoIP, Targeted Attacks

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

Did you know that VoIP is illegal in Zimbabwe? Apparently it was, but not not be anymore. Read about it on Metro Zimbabwe.
VoIP system users can be targeted in attacks, says CNET. Read about the new tool that’s being tested to see just how vulnerable VoIP can be.
It’s a little rudamentary, but useful. Jules59 explains [...]

New Mexico’s New VoIP Option

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

Metramax is coming to New Mexico and it has a VoIP option for users …
Azulstar’s new wireless broadband system, MetraMax, is running on Redline’s 3.65 GHz RedMAX WiMAX Forum Certified System.
“The launch of MetraMax includes a complete transition for Azulstar from Wi-Fi to WiMAX technology. We’ve already converted Grand Haven, the first WiFi city in [...]

DeFi Offers Global Service

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

A new service from DeFi Mobile allows users to make and receive unlimited phone calls worldwide through a WiFi connection. DeFi Global Access is a subscription-based service that connects users to DeFi Mobile’s carrier-grade, global IP network for a flat rate of $40.
“DeFi Global Access members experience the freedom of unlimited global voice and data [...]

Digium Integrates Skype into Asterisk

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Perhaps the biggest question is: What took them so long?Digium Inc. has announced that it is integrating the pioneering Skype Ltd. Internet telephony service into the equally pionee…

MOBIVOX Makes Platform Move

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Though MOBIVOX Corp.’s mobile VoIP service offers a number of attractive features, its chief selling point is what the Canadian company calls its VUI (Voice-Activated User Interface). The voice-re…

Ramshyam Lowers Call Center Prices

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Ramshyam Communications Limited has lowered its prices in hope so drawing more small businesses to take advantage of their call center outsourcing services.
“Ramshyam has lowered its offshore call center fees because we feel strongly about supporting our existing and future clients during these difficult times,” stated Sandeep Periwal, founder and CEO of Ramshyam Communications Limited. [...]