Session initiation protocol (SIP) is fast becoming the de
facto standard for VoIP, according to analyst firm Frost &
Sullivan. SIP will replace traditional communications methods. This
will have a profound effect on the communications industry,
reducing network elements to mere call forwarding
devices
“Organisations taking on SIP can establish any type of
communication,” says Mike Valiant, global product manager for voice
solutions at 3Com.
“It’s an international standard and therefore very well accepted.
There are some older standards but these are now in decline. Most
vendors are adopting SIP.”
But Frost & Sullivan warns that application interoperability is
a sticking point to growth. Ensuring that SIP-based systems are
compatible with legacy systems will also be essential if large
companies are to invest in the technology.
VoIP security is also a major factor affecting market growth, says
the report. The analyst calls for better training and greater
awareness to ensure SIP’s success, while service providers should
simplify pricing strategies.