Skype Connect debuts
Skype has officially launched Skype Connect 1.0 (formerly Skype for SIP). The service was previously available as a beta version, and it is used by businesses to connect Skype to an IP-enabled private branch exchange (PBX) or unified communications systems.
Cisco making a play for Skype?
Cisco is reportedly looking to buy Skype before the Internet phone provider goes public.
Skype launches Skype Connect for businesses
Skype has launched a Session Initiation Protocol-based voice service for businesses that integrates free and low-cost calling into corporate IP PBXs, providing an opportunity to add voice features to corporate Web sites and to cut back on some phone expenses.
Burning Man's open source cell phone system could help save the world
Today I bring you a story that has it all: a solar-powered, low-cost, open source cellular network that's revolutionizing coverage in underprivileged and off-grid spots. It uses VoIP yet works with existing cell phones. It has pedigreed founders. Best of all, it is part of the sex, drugs and art collectively known as Burning Man. Where do you want me to begin?
VoIP, UC resources for end-of-summer reading
Webtorials contributors have been busy in the last week -- posting a "triple play" of useful resources including some practical tips on VoIP troubleshooting, some analysis on integrating video with unified communications, and an online edition of Unified Communications for Dummies.
LG-Ericsson, Accton team up on data, voice solutions
LG-Ericsson USA was launched earlier this week as a joint venture between Korea-based LG-Ericsson and Taiwan-based Accton Technology Corporation. The company will develop and deliver data and voice communications solutions to North American SMBs and enterprise businesses.
Microsoft bolsters partnerships in advance of OCS 14 release
Microsoft and Polycom will spend tens of millions of dollars on new unified communications products and marketing programs.
Can we abandon the copper plant?
Gary Audin recently published as paper at Webtorials entitled "Can the PSTN be Shut Down?". In this paper, he takes a rather extensive look at the proposal submitted to the FCC last December to eventually retire the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) over the next several years.
Facebook, nannying, and objectives
Gibbs ponders the problems with employees and social networking and suggests that nannying won't cut it.
Anatomy of a Cisco data center convert
Cisco almost didn't make the cut. NightHawk Radiology Services was ready to hand its data center consolidation project to another vendor until a facility leasing issue delayed its decision.