Author Archives: Robert
Nicira unveils Network Virtualization Platform (NVP)
Now we can add another name to the growing list of innovative cloud services. Nicira, a network virtualization company, has launched the Network Virtualization Platform (NVP) — a software-based system which builds a network infrastructure in cloud data centers and … Continue reading
Logitech Share Prices Plummet in Swiss Trading
Logitech International SA has seen its shares drop significantly in Zurich over the past nine months. Logitech, the world’s largest manufacturer of computer mice, also produces other accessories such as gaming hardware. This drop is directly related to reduced sales … Continue reading
Number of Mobile Workers Predicted to Reach 1.3 Billion by 2015, IDC Says
More and more employees are leaving the office behind and opting for a mobile work situation, and the trend is expected to continue. A recent study Worldwide Mobile Worker Population 2011-2015 Forecast by International Data Corporation (IDC) has predicted that … Continue reading
Cisco, Avaya Deemed Leaders in the Global UC Market, IDC Assessment States
In its latest assessment of vendors within the global unified communications (UC) market, International Data Corporation (IDC) has positioned two vendors — Cisco and Avaya — as leaders for the period 2011/12. Based on that same assessment, IDC recognized several … Continue reading
Young Adults Have No IT Security Worries, Want Easy Access to Internet
The younger generation does not give any importance to security issues, and are only concerned with freedom of access to social networking sites, according to a recent Cisco report based on results from its survey of college students and young … Continue reading
Will VoIP Industry stay unregulated in America?
There are a couple of schools of thought when it comes to government regulation. Some believe that it’s all bad, and that it hinders the performance of the market. Others see it as a necessary evil. The truth is that … Continue reading
ITP VoIP Offers Cost-effective, Quality Internet Phone Plans
ITP VoIP is the answer for cutting costs without sacrificing quality or dependable service. Continue reading
Skype Makes Good Call by Adding Video-Calling API
Skype is dialing up more convenience with its new video-calling application interface (API) introduced recently as part of its SkypeKit. Available to developers, this API can be customized and integrated with desktop and consumer electronics applications other than mobile devices … Continue reading
Telemarketing Phone from PowerNet Global
PowerNet Global, a player already well known in the telecommunications industry, has further strengthened its call center operations solutions by rolling out a new and innovative service, the Gryphon Core Phone. This new telecommunications service is telemarketing compliant, and enables … Continue reading
How to Determine Which VoIP Smartphone App is Right for You
VoIP is the newest telephone option. Smartphones are the newest cell phone option. It’s only a matter of time before you start wondering whether the marriage of these two is right for you. Even if you’ve decided to investigate which … Continue reading
Common VoIP Problems and Possible Fixes
While VoIP is the wave of the future, promising cheaper phone bills and oodles of features, many users experience initial problems. However, these problems can be simply resolved with a little know-how and the use of a voice management solution. … Continue reading
FCC to Track VoIP Outages
The FCC is working on changing the rules in Part 4 of the Communications Act to extend government oversight to VoIP technology and broadband networking services provided by ISPs. According to an article on Signal Online, the FCC’s primary goal … Continue reading
Softphone Sales on the Rise
A major component of VoIP technology is expected to rise in the next six years. Global Industry Analysts predict softphones will spike in sales by 2017, selling a projected 2.9 million units. Softphones will be the new smartphones, the essential … Continue reading
UK Hospital to Save £1.6 Mil with VoIP
VoIP is becoming a feasible option for communication and not just for small to medium sized businesses. A large hospital in the UK has switched from leased landlines to a new VoIP platform complete with video conferencing. Birmingham and Solihull … Continue reading
Healthy VoIP Competition
Google announced on August 3 that it would offer its VoIP service around the world. Gmail users had been able to call any mobile or landline number and now the service has expanded to include 38 new languages. This expanded … Continue reading