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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) stories - Page 28

In the same way that copper telephone wires were co-opted for use by computers, the Internet Protocol was co-opted to carry telephone calls. Neither were designed for the purpose and therefore both faced technological limitations. Voice over Internet Protocol describes the transmission of telephone calls on the IP network. This was initially challenging, as IP works on a ‘best effort’ principle and sends traffic in a random stream of ‘packets’, later reassembled at destination in the correct order. Voice and video packets must arrive contiguously or they are garbled. This problem was overcome by various techniques including SIP: Session Initiation Protocol facilitates VOIP calls and is commonly used when you make a call over the internet.
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VoIP: Not cheap but worth it
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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While VoIP is not necessarily cheap, it offers added value by increasing agility and flexibility, and encouraging business evolution.
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Verizon rolls out Wireless Connected VoIP
Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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Verizon introduces Wireless Connected VoIP, a new feature that eliminates long-distance charges for enterprise VoIP customers.
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Sonus hosts Real-Time Communications 101 webinar
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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Sonus Networks is offering a free webinar series on VoLTE, SBCs, WebRTC and SDN to help IT professionals and marketers improve their skills.
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Patton commits to providing top quality new-generation VoIP
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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Patton has completed testing of its new generation of enterprise session border controllers for interoperability with BroadSoft’s BroadWorks platform.
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WhatsApp for iOS updated
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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WhatsApp's new iOS update boosts user controls with unread markers, chat customisation, video backup, and more.
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Cambium Networks completes world first
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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Cambium Networks sets a new world record with the longest-ever network link at 245.8km, enabling HD video and VoIP in remote areas.
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Understanding the pros and cons of VoIP
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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Switching to digital telephony brings pros and cons, so businesses must consider the implications says VoIP solutions firm.
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Enterprises turn to new UC technologies
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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The need to leverage UC&C to boost efficiency, productivity and competitiveness is encouraging businesses to adopt new communications technologies.
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Top 7 trends in telephony
Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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Usage of mobile VoIP service will increase, which will influence the fixed-line market; it will decrease as people prefer to be mobile.
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Phone scams: increasing numbers, wider scope
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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ESET takes a look at phone fraud, the impact of technology in terms of spoofing and VoIP, and the growing use of cell phones.
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Skype 5.6 for Android rolled out to users
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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Skype's new 5.6 update for Android enhances chat visibility, online statuses, and brings a sleek interface to users.
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WhatsApp brings slew of new features to Android
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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Android's WhatsApp now lets users mark chats as 'unread' and customise notifications, even on low data settings.
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Enterprise media gateways in high demand
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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Enterprise media gateways, also known as the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) gateways, are growing in demand in a number of industries.
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New VoIP app takes on the telcos
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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Ringr, a new smartphone app, provides VoIP communications and aims to get people moving from telco providers to apps.
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Cogent forms Skype for Business practice
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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The Skype for Business practice will help Cogent meet the demand for Skype for Business solutions, while also complimenting its existing capabilities.
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How to pick a business VoIP solutions provider
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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When done correctly, a business VoIP, cloud PBX, IP-PBX, hosted VoIP solution is a marvellous example of how modern technology can cut business costs.
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Head to Soft Solutions' Grandstream seminars, taking place this week
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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This week Soft Solutions and Grandstream are presenting an in-depth exploration of Grandstream’s range of VoIP solutions.
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Sonus to demonstrate Skype for Business solution at Microsoft conference
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Sonus Networks to showcase NaaS IQ network controller platform at Microsoft conference, promising lower network costs and improved QoE.
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Microsoft wraps Skype for Business, analytics in new Office 365
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Microsoft will offer a premium Office 365 Enterprise Suite this year, with Skype for Business, analytics and security bundled in.
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VoIP vulnerable to cyber attacks
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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New research by Nettitude reveals VoIP infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks, with 88% of them occurring out of office hours.