Convergence / VoIP Notes

Wireless VoIP attracts attention

2006-07-21T14:05:37-05:00

Wireless VoIP is getting a push this week from Skype, which is introducing a handset that can link callers to the Skype service via Wi-Fi connections....

Asterisk IP PBX addresses vulnerabilities

2006-07-18T12:41:58-05:00

VoIP PBX vendor Digium is responding to vulnerability warnings about its PBX code by urging users to follow sound security procedures and upgrade to the latest software version....

Yikes

2006-07-05T17:17:49-05:00

Having closely covered Massachusetts politics for a living in a former life, I generally don't have high expectations from legislators, but based on his stated views of network neutrality, Sen....

Net Neutrality takes a hit

2006-06-29T11:17:02-05:00

Congress has taken another step toward shooting down network neutrality, albeit a baby step that still leaves the issue subject to change....

IP could meet needs in emergencies

2006-06-27T14:40:26-05:00

The federal government is getting into convergence as a way to make sure the president can address the public no matter what happens - terrorists attacks, war, natural disasters....

VoIP wiretap poses business threats

2006-06-14T11:15:29-05:00

Making it possible for law enforcement to tap VoIP calls will open up Internet security holes that could endanger business traffic, according to a report by a group of respected...

Weigh in on 'Net neutrality

2006-06-12T12:22:03-05:00

Join Network World's forum this week on network neutrality - whether telcos should be allowed to charge tiered rates for levels of service on the Internet....

Google's Schmidt solicits Net neutrality support

2006-06-08T11:10:35-05:00

Google is cranking up a political machine of sorts, trying to get readers of its blog to lobby Congress in favor of network neutrality, the principle that would keep Internet...

Skype offers more free stuff

2006-06-01T10:03:17-05:00

Skype is extending its offer of free services to include audio conferences for up to 500 parties as a way to lure more businesses into Skype use....

VoIP ROI is elusive but quantifiable

2006-05-31T16:19:12-05:00

Figuring out the return on investment for VoIP is pretty complicated, but the general consensus is that there are few places to save a lot of money....

Documents allege NSA can tap AT&T VoIP

2006-05-23T14:10:54-05:00

A published report indicates the National Security Agency has equipment in AT&T's U.S. network that enables the spy agency to tap VoIP phone calls as well as any other Internet...

Zfone encrypts VoIP on Windows platforms

2006-05-22T17:44:38-05:00

Businesses and anybody else worried about eavesdroppers on VoIP phone calls can now encrypt the calls end-to-end with free software....

Study: VoIP growing steadily

2006-05-17T16:20:55-05:00

A recent study shows that VoIP is gaining some popularity among businesses, but not taking off dramatically, at least not in North America....

Skype knows free is good

2006-05-16T11:42:05-05:00

Skype will complete VoIP calls to traditional phones for free in North America in an effort to boost of its peer-to-peer technology....

VoIP requires a common language

2006-05-08T11:55:21-05:00

Converging voice and data networks isn't easy, as Butler University found out when it dumped Centrex for VoIP....

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