Author Archives: Tonyc

Yes, it’s true:  The Ninja is going pro, thanks to Global IP Telecommunications. The telecommunications giant is launching its Ninja Pro CTI, the latest version of its standard VoIP softphone called “Ninja.” Global IP Telecommunications has integrated Microsoft Outlook and … Continue reading →

Vocalocity, the VoIP service provider for small enterprises, has launched a Microsoft Dynamics-integrated application that works on the Vocalocity Desktop. The application enables the automated retrieval of stored data whenever there is a telephone call. It is a great help … Continue reading →

With every new Internet innovation, there are hackers and thieves that work to exploit it, and VoIP is no exception. But companies are becoming more savvy in warding off these ne’er-do-wells by increasing the capabilities of fraud protection system. One such company, … Continue reading →

In a study by VoIP provider Rebtel, over 2300 people in the US ranked their preferred method of communicating. Among the choices were voice calls (including VoIP), email, instant messaging, through social networks and other, non-specified ways. A full 59% chose voice … Continue reading →

At Austin Convention Center, there is a meeting of the minds. The IT Expo Trade Show is running right now (from Sept. 13- Sept. 15) in Austin, Texas. There are keynote speakers from several big-name companies like Cisco, Avaya, Siemens … Continue reading →

No, really. According to an article on Huffington Post, the Internet newspaper, you could be hypnotized through a Skype call. You would do this intentionally, of course. This is not some scary chain email or Facebook post warning you of … Continue reading →

With the emerging popularity of both VoIP and cloud technology, it is only a matter of time before all or most VoIP is offered as a cloud service. There are several features that cloud adds to the VoIP experience. Managed … Continue reading →

Vonage announced a new app for making VoIP calls on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. The Time to Call app is different than the iOS app Vonage already has on the market for VoIP calls. That app is tied … Continue reading →

Small business owner? Home office? You may be in the majority who will buy into broadband IP telephony. According to In-Stat research, broadband IP telephony will increase 83% between 2010 and 2015, primarily among small businesses. What draws SB to … Continue reading →

Yes, there’s an app for VoIP calls. But its only for engineers and engineering students. Its a rough cut of an app that Adaptive Digital Technologies is developing. This test app, though, hints at what is to come. The technology … Continue reading →

Big Brother just can’t leave us alone, huh? Microsoft applied for a patent for technology that allows for communications equipment to record VoIP conversations. And Skype just recently joined the Microsoft family. I know Microsoft says it needs to provide … Continue reading →

If you took a look at VoIP technology several years ago and weren’t impressed, now might be a good time to take another look. Used to be if you wanted affordability you were forced to except lousy quality.  But that’s … Continue reading →

When Microsoft announced its plans to acquire Skype recently, the blogosphere was abuzz with speculation as to the consequences, how it would advance VoIP technology and push it into the mainstream, and also how it may negatively affect open source … Continue reading →

Voice recognition is still in the early stages, but the technology has come a long way. Speech-enabled auto attendants may well be the next big feature to penetrate the VoIP market, giving VoIP users the ability to add speech recognition … Continue reading →

The bar has never been lower for going into cloud-based businesses, thanks to new enabling technologies. Costs are down, cloud-enabled technologies allow you to gain access to high-end hardware without up-front capital costs, and development platforms make it easier than … Continue reading →