All Voice and Data Services News - January 2006

IBM tightens Lotus integration with SAP

IBM is building tighter integrations between its Lotus Notes e-mail suite and SAP enterprise software.

IBM building collaboration into desktops through Lotus strategy

IBM is developing tools to cater for the emerging ways of working and sharing information evidenced by the popularity of internet-based applications such as Skype, instant messaging and online portals.

BT VoIP service hit by outage

Thousands of BT’s broadband voice over IP subscribers were cut off from the service last week.

Cisco combats router glitches

  • News
  • Date: 25 January 2006
Networking specialist Cisco has had to patch a series of security vulnerabilities affecting its routers and Call Manager software, some of which could be used to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) attack against the products.

Cisco fixes VoIP security problem

Cisco has fixed two security flaws in one of its main voice over IP products, which could allow attackers to crash company networks or take over systems.

Hackers target IM products

  • News
  • Date: 12 January 2006
Many experts in the field of extended communications agree that in 2005 there was a tipping point for recognition by enterprises of the usefulness of instant messaging (IM) products.

Microsoft tests Live Messenger service

Microsoft has started beta testing its Windows Live Messenger service, which includes features such as voice over IP.

Skype launches Wi-Fi VoIP phone

Skype and Netgear are the latest firms to offer a Wi-Fi phone that works on voice over IP networks.

Symantec enters instant messaging security market by acquisition

Security software company Symantec is targeting the instant messaging security market by acquiring leading player IMlogic.
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