Author Archives: Dan Blacharski

AT&T, one of the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services, is joining OpenStack — a world-wide collaboration of developers and cloud computing experts. OpenStack is focused on producing open-source cloud computing platforms for public and private clouds. The industry … Continue reading →

In efforts to boost productivity and drive innovation, BBVA — one of the largest banking institutions in the world, is adopting Google Apps, the cloud-based collaboration and communication suite of the global IT giant Google.  Leaders at BBVA announced this … Continue reading →

Now it’s even easier to keep up on the latest developments within the burgeoning videoconferencing and telepresence markets, and get data on vendor share for these technologies, thanks to International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC, the premier global provider of market … Continue reading →

So … you’ve made the decision to get a VoIP system instead of, or in place of, a traditional telephony system.  Great! Now, you want to make sure you get your money’s worth and have the best VoIP experiences possible. … Continue reading →

Verizon, the renowned telecommunications services and solutions provider, is on an aggressive expansion spree. Verizon is a global name in the management and delivery of innovative communications, entertainment and data storage. Now, the leading name in VoIP solutions is moving … Continue reading →

The internet is more secure than it’s ever been.  Yet, this isn’t very comforting to many people.  Case in point: many businesses are not switching to VoIP these days specifically because it runs on the internet.  They just don’t feel … Continue reading →

Canada, can you hear me now — over your computer lines?  You will. Ooma’s VoIP services is coming to Canada! Ooma, VoIP products manufacturer and telecommunication solutions provider, is rolling out service nationwide. The VoIP service is accessible through a … Continue reading →

As with any new technology, it is only a matter of time before crooks and thieves attempt to infiltrate the new domain. Smartphones are one of the newest industries that is suddenly becoming aware of possible problems. Heck, even Macs … Continue reading →

Surely you’ve seen the commercials. magicJack advertises on most cable and satellite networks, boasting a phone bill that is just “$20 a month.” But have you ever wondered how that works? Well, magicJack is a VoIP line that plugs into … Continue reading →

In a move reminiscent of the Progressive insurance’s play book, ITP VoIP has added a comparison tool to its website. This tool allows shoppers to compare ITP’s VoIP services to its competitor’s plans. ITP says this allows customers to fully … Continue reading →

Vodaphone introduced its first VoIP service as part of its Easy Office package for small businesses. Easy Office is an all-in-one landline, calling and broadband package. Tested among 12 businesses for six weeks, clients saw a savings between 10-15% in … Continue reading →

VoIP provider Skype has entered into an agreement to purchase one-year-old start-up GroupMe. This is a decisive move by Skype to enter into the mobile group messaging business. Sources say Skype paid as much as $85 million. (Great job, GroupMe!) … Continue reading →

Because VoIP technology uses the Internet to transmit calls, it leaves your call system vulnerable, just like your Internet connection for surfing the web or retrieving email. Here are three security issues to watch out for and ways to keep … Continue reading →

VoIP. It’s everywhere. And now a study by Allot Communications confirms everyone’s suspicions. VoIP is where it’s at. Research indicates that VoIP and IM usage rose a whopping 101% just in the first half of 2011! And’s that’s global usage. … Continue reading →

One small step for IP5280. One giant leap for VoIP-kind. VoIP is more than hype. A Colorado-based hosted-VoIP and cloud-based communication services company, IP5280, ranked 8th by the Denver Business Journal. IP5280 garnered this ranking in the revenue category, raking … Continue reading →