All Voice and Data Services News - March 2007

VoIP network monitoring improves VoIP deployment

VoIP network monitoring and pre-deployment analysis are becoming more important as VoIP application overlay becomes denser

Nortel and Microsoft extend comms alliance

Nortel and Microsoft have extended their comms alliance to allow carriers to offer hosted voice over IP and unified comms services.

IBM and 3Com integrate IP telephony with business apps on single platform

IBM and 3Com have developed a system to integrate IP telephony with e-mail, messaging and core business process applications on a single, secure platform.

Retail and services to lead fixed mobile convergence adoption, says IDC

The adoption rates for European business fixed mobile convergence (FMC) will vary from sector to sector, with retail and services firms leading the way.

Microsoft unveils SME VoIP system

Microsoft has launched an internet protocol (IP) phone system code-named Response Point, designed for ease of use and manageability at SMEs.

Meru links wireless security to QoS

Meru Networks has introduced a product suite designed to protect wireless networks from security threats, while maintaining the quality of service of applications.

Skype downloads hit 500m milestone

Skype has been downloaded over 500 million times worldwide, although the number of active registered users for its service is well below this figure.

VoIP becoming central to business change

IP telephony is now having a significant impact on the way organisations run their businesses, with 80% of firms believing that IP telephony will help transform their working practices within the next two years.

Ofcom report says UK needs high-speed fibre in the last mile

Next-generation broadband products for the last mile must be based on fibre, according to a report commissioned by Ofcom.

Irish parliament deploys converged IP network

The Irish National Parliament (Oireachtas) has deployed an Alcatel-Lucent converged IP network to improve the communications services that can be delivered to users, irrespective of their location.
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