IP PBX

IP Phone Warehouse Adds Barracuda CudaTel Systems to Its Business Telephony Solutions Portfolio

May 16, 2012 - 2:57 PM - IP Phone Warehouse recently announced that it has added the new VoIP PBX communications servers from Barracuda CudaTel to its suite of business telephony solutions. The Barracuda CudaTel systems have been designed to deliver unlimited user support, and simplified setup, installation, and provisioning. Furthermore the VoIP PBX communications servers have been enhanced with a robust set of advanced functionalities. [ Read More ]

PortaOne Introduces New Capabilities to Its Software Maintenance Release Program

May 16, 2012 - 2:54 PM - PortaOne recently announced a number of key modifications to its software maintenance release program. The changes include two tiers of releases focusing on feature rollouts and stability fixes and a new bi-monthly delivery schedule. The company is one of the leading global providers of software for the utility and telecommunications sector. [ Read More ]

Aastra Announces the MX-ONE 5.0 Multimedia Collaboration Solution for Medium and Large Enterprises

May 16, 2012 - 2:46 PM - Aastra recently announced the release of the MX-ONE 5.0, a new multimedia collaboration solution for medium and large enterprises. The latest offering from Aastra has been designed to effectively convert highly scalable communication servers into a video and mobility optimized multimedia communication platform for medium and large enterprises. [ Read More ]

Steps to Protecting the Asterisk IP PBX

May 16, 2012 - 11:07 AM - The idea of an open-source communication platform is gaining considerable attention as companies seek proven methods to reduce operation costs. With Asterisk or IP PBX, however, there can be concerns regarding the security of the platform. Fortunately, by following a few guidelines, your network can be protected. [ Read More ]

Voip-Pal.com Announces Beta Testing of Newly Acquired VoIP Patented Technologies

May 15, 2012 - 1:37 PM - VoIP service provider, Voip-Pal.Com Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Digifonica (International) Limited Gibraltar, announced on Monday that it has successfully completed beta testing of several of the recently acquired VoIP patented technologies on its ground based server. Voip-Pal.Com said that integration of these patents onto its Cloud Server is currently underway. Further announcements will be made as each patented technology is integrated and deployed into the service provider's revenue m… [ Read More ]

Digerati Advances SIP Trunking Service with Certification from Leading IP-PBX Solutions

May 14, 2012 - 9:47 AM - Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking is becoming integral part of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service. It helps connect business telephone systems to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). [ Read More ]

serVonic Unveils CTI-solution IXI-PCS Version 1.20

May 14, 2012 - 9:04 AM - serVonic's CTI-solution IXI-PCS is a client / server CTI-software solution (third party) that provides numerous features for an effective telephony for a client's workstation. With the help of IXI-PCS, the users can control various features at the PBX with their PC and use the possibilities and information available in their IT-environment. IXI-PCS connects the PBX to a powerful and open telephony system at the workstation. [ Read More ]

VoIP Startup KeKu Will Soon Offer Landline, VoIP Calling to International Users

May 14, 2012 - 7:47 AM - There is a wide range of great VoIP on the market today. Skype is the one that may be most familiar to people in terms of integration of online and social features. On top of calling to landlines/mobile phones for a fee, it offers SMS, chat, and interactivity between various online-connected devices. However, a new player in the VoIP realm is about to roll out of the beta phase, called KeKu. [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week in Review

May 12, 2012 - 8:00 AM - Besides announcements of new partnerships and applications to extend the reach of voice over IP (VoIP), this past week IP PBX community also witnessed new deployments and milestones. In addition, innovative monitoring services were also unwrapped in this sector. [ Read More ]

Epsilon Telecommunications Selects BTI Systems

May 11, 2012 - 5:24 PM - BTI Systems offers the industry's first Integrated Services Delivery Platform for metro networks. This platform integrates scalable packet optical capacity with application-aware intelligence and end-to-end service visibility to solve today's business challenges and create a foundation for future opportunities. With BTI's application-aware product suite, managing the content and using bandwidth to ensure a superlative consumer experience is simplified. [ Read More ]

FLEXO Optimizes Service Offerings With TELES' IP Centrex Solution

May 11, 2012 - 5:04 PM - Berlin-based FLEXO recently announced that it will deploy the IP Centrex solution from TELES to address voice quality, availability, and system stability needs essential to optimizing provision of outsourced, cloud-based corporate telephony. TELES is a leading expert in voice solutions for network operators and will extend its IP Centrex Solution which incorporates a reliable and fault-tolerant design to ensure that FLEXO customers benefit from enhanced quality of service. [ Read More ]

Titan Machinery Deploys Toshiba's Strata CIX Business Telephone Systems

May 10, 2012 - 11:51 AM - The Telecommunication Systems Division of Toshiba, Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. recently announced that it has installed its Toshiba's Strata CIX IP business telephone system via Toshiba's National Accounts Program for Titan Machinery, for its store employees and customers. [ Read More ]

MVD Communications is the New EnGenius EnPower Elite Partner

May 10, 2012 - 8:27 AM - EnGenius Technologies' partners program establishes strategic partnerships with its valued dealers. The EnPower Partner Program provides resellers all the advantages of a direct and dedicated relationship with EnGenius Technologies toward a single goal of increased sales and profits. [ Read More ]

T-Mobile's Bobsled Calling Crosses One Million Users Milestone

May 10, 2012 - 8:20 AM - T-Mobile USA, Inc. recently announced a new milestone for its universal IP communication service with the number of users leveraging Bobsled Calling surpassing the one million-mark. [ Read More ]

ShoreTel Unwraps Around-the-Clock Monitoring Service for On-Premise IP PBX Products

May 9, 2012 - 4:24 PM - Integrated unified communications provider ShoreTel has unveiled a new 24/7, year-round remote monitoring service. The supplier said that it proactively monitors the company's IP PBX products deployed on customers' premise. [ Read More ]

Is Telefonica's TU Me a Free VoIP App to Rival Skype, or Just Another Wannabe?

May 9, 2012 - 4:01 PM - Broadband and telecommunications provider Telefonica recently launched a new Voice over IP service available in all its territories. The iPhone exclusive app, called TU Me, is a VoIP calling and texting service very similar to Skype but hopes to set itself apart with its user interface and cloud hosting capabilities. TU Me comes from the company's recently launched Telefonica Digital subsidiary, but has been in testing for several years. At launch, the app will be iPhone only - with an Androi… [ Read More ]

VoIP App Freephoo Becomes Plingm

May 9, 2012 - 3:17 PM - Prior to a mega-global launch, the Swedish mobile VoIP-app, Freephoo has announced a brand make-over. From now on, the popular app that allows users to make free- and low cost telephone calls from Android mobile devices, will come to be known as Plingm. [ Read More ]

VoIP App Freephoo Becomes Plingm

May 9, 2012 - 3:16 PM - Prior to a mega-global launch, the Swedish mobile VoIP-app, Freephoo has announced a brand make-over. From now on, the popular app that allows users to make free- and low cost telephone calls from Android mobile devices, will come to be known as Plingm. [ Read More ]

ShoreTel Releases Enhanced M5 Cloud Phone System Portal

May 9, 2012 - 1:12 PM - Unified communications and cloud-based phone system provider, ShoreTel, has released its M5 Portal, an improved customer administrative tool and business intelligence interface for its cloud phone system. ShoreTel, which acquired M5 Networks back in March, said the M5 Portal replaces its previous Web portal and includes phone-based business intelligence and analytics that can be assessed using detailed reports and customized dashboards. [ Read More ]

AstraQom Buys 1.888.99.TELECOM, Offers Custom 800 Numbers for Businesses

May 9, 2012 - 10:47 AM - Customer contact is a vital part of business these days; making sure potential customers can easily reach a business without delay or unnecessary hardship makes them more likely to contact that business and do business with them. Canadian VoIP provider AstraQom looks to make it much easier with their recent acquisition of 1.888.99.TELECOM. [ Read More ]

Comcast, Verizon Score High According to Infonetics Report

May 9, 2012 - 7:20 AM - After a banner 2010 year, VoIP service providers and IP connectivity providers competed for a place at the top in 2011. Infonetics Research took the opportunity to identify service providers currently leading the hosted VoIP/UC and IP connectivity markets. [ Read More ]

Huawei Technologies Signs Groundbreaking U.S. Distribution Agreement with Synnex

May 8, 2012 - 4:03 PM - Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has signed a groundbreaking U.S. distribution agreement with Synnex Corporation. Through the new U.S. distribution agreement, Huawei Technologies has marked an entry into the nation's enterprise IT channel. [ Read More ]

Vonage Launches Free Calling Offer for Mothers' Day

May 8, 2012 - 12:24 PM - In an effort to put more calling hours in the hands of iPhone and Android users, Vonage has launched a mother's day special promotional offer. Vonage provides a variety of international, local and business calling plans. [ Read More ]

Avotus Introduces Next-Gen Call Accounting Solution

May 8, 2012 - 9:55 AM - As access to detailed usage information for all types of communication technologies has become a necessity for effective business management, today's business environment requires a solution that goes beyond conventional call accounting. Getting a holistic understanding of usage by specific locations or departments allows companies to allocate costs, form plans for additional new technologies and identify instances of system abuse. [ Read More ]

Netop Updates its Live Guide Chat Solution

May 7, 2012 - 4:27 PM - Networking solutions provider, Netop, recently announced a new version of its Live Guide chat software, designed to help organizations make the most of their online presence by easily offering chat as a media for communications. The click-to-chat capabilities of Live Guide represent the next generation of e-customer service and a powerful alternative to business-as-usual online, said the Denmark-based company. [ Read More ]

Comcast Tops List of Hosted VoIP, UC Service Providers

May 7, 2012 - 4:05 PM - Comcast finished 2011 as the highest-rated hosted VoIP and unified communication (UC) service provider in North America, chiefly due to its recent acquisition of New Global Telecom, a former perennial leader in the business VoIP arena, according to a recent study by Infonetics Research. The nation's largest cable operator earned a 33 out of a possible 35 points for its hosted VoIP services, finishing ahead of West, Verizon and 8x8 as the top provider in North America. [ Read More ]

Next Telecom: an Australian Leading Provider of Telecommunications to SME, SMB Market

May 7, 2012 - 2:07 PM - Next Telecom is an award-winning voice, mobile and data telecoms provider for the SME market in Australia that "has become one of the fastest growing providers of hosted PBX products on the Amcom Hosted Telephony Network," ever since the launch of its business voice telecommunications services, referred to as the Next Advantage. [ Read More ]

ITP VoIP Cautioning VoIP Users to Comparison Shop when Looking for Providers

May 7, 2012 - 9:42 AM - Most VoIP users might have been made aware of the major outage that affected Phone Power's service on May 2nd; now one company is trying to get the word out to VoIP users, suggesting that they need to reexamine their Voice over Internet Protocol providers. ITP VoIP has long been one of the powerhouses of the VoIP industry, being one of the companies' that have truly embraced the different formats that are being used for the sector these days. While ITP VoIP has come up with mobile VoIP applicati… [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

May 5, 2012 - 8:00 AM - As voice over IP (VoIP) gains momentum, more and more vendors are working towards interoperability, while others are opening new offices to meet customer demands. Besides these new VoIP developments, innovative products were also unwrapped this past week in the IP PBX community. [ Read More ]

dPiTeleconnect Provides Prepaid Customers to NOW Communications

May 4, 2012 - 3:52 PM - NOW Communications, the prepaid / Lifeline division of Birch Communications, Inc. a leading IP-based telecom and managed services provider to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB), recently signed an agreement with dPi Teleconnect to provide Birch's customers with prepaid Lifeline services. dPi Teleconnect offers prepaid home phone and Internet service in 41 states. [ Read More ]

Blueface Announces Deal to sell VoIP Services in Irish Carphone Warehouse Stores

May 4, 2012 - 11:29 AM - VoIP firm Blueface has announced with the Carphone Warehouse Network to sell its services to the company's stores, according to Silicon Republic. Carphone Warehouse is the largest wireless retailer in the United Kingdom. [ Read More ]

PortaOne Completes PortaSwitch Interoperability with DIDWW's Global Direct Inward Dialing Solutions

May 4, 2012 - 10:24 AM - Direct Inward Dialing (DID) access numbers and associated services are gaining popularity among users in the last few years. DID is provided by telephone companies along with their customers' private branch exchange (PBX) systems. [ Read More ]

Positron Completes Interoperability with SIPfish

May 4, 2012 - 9:56 AM - High reliability Voice over IP equipment provider for SMB and enterprise communication, Positron Telecom, recently announced that it has completed interoperability testing of its G-series IP PBX product line with SIPfish, a VoIP recording solutions provider. The tests, which were conducted at SIPfish Labs, were part of a certification program with the aim of producing a comprehensive telephony solution, including robust call recording. [ Read More ]

Grandstream Opens New Office in Venezuela

May 4, 2012 - 8:51 AM - IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solution specialist, Grandstream Networks has recently inaugurated new office in Valencia, Venezuela to keep up with customer growth in Latin America. [ Read More ]

TDS Highlights Productivity Benefits of Switching to VoIP

May 4, 2012 - 7:22 AM - VOiP technology is becoming increasingly mainstream in business IT. TDS Telecommunications says 79 percent of businesses plan to deploy some kind of solution by 2013. The company also has metrics to show how much companies could save by using VOiP. [ Read More ]

Interoperability Certification of 123Net SIP Trunking Solution with Toshiba's Telephone Systems Announced

May 3, 2012 - 2:54 PM - Toshiba Telecommunication Systems Division and 123Net, Inc. have announced an interoperability certification of 123Net's SIP trunking solution with the IPedge and Strata CIX Toshiba's IP business communication systems. The solution will be available at Toshiba's Authorized Dealers in Michigan. [ Read More ]

Cincinnati Bell Expands Communications Services Portfolio with Cloud Services

May 3, 2012 - 2:50 PM - Cincinnati Bell, a provider of integrated communications solutions, has launched cloud-based Microsoft Communication and Collaboration Solutions, powered by Apptix and Parallels. Apptix is a hosted business services provider offering Microsoft Exchange e-mail, Microsoft SharePoint and business VoIP, and Parallels is a provider of cloud service delivery software. [ Read More ]

Vocality Sets Out to Introduce FleetBroadband PBX

May 3, 2012 - 12:32 PM - During its Q2 of this year, Vocality has its sights on launching its BASICS Multivoice for FleetBroadband, a new device for multi-voice PBX. Made to work with Fleetbroadband terminals, this multivoice PBX extends single voice capability to support 8 concurrent phone calls without the need of extra equipment. [ Read More ]

Telcentris Updates White Label VoIP Program with New Pricing Structure

May 3, 2012 - 12:25 PM - Cloud communications company Telcentris, creator of VoxOx In Business and the VoxOx Voice over IP (VoIP) app for the iPhone, recently made the announcement that the structure and pricing of its white label VoIP program, launched way back in late 2010, will be changing. [ Read More ]

ChatTime App Makes International Calls to India Cheaper

May 3, 2012 - 11:35 AM - How would it be to make low cost international calls easily and reliably from your iPhone? That's no longer as elusive as it sounds because SmartRoam, the developer of the ChatTime app is now offering an amazing calling plan for calls made to Asia Pacific and India. [ Read More ]

Call Tracking Metrics Offers Geo-routing Feature with Its New Release

May 3, 2012 - 10:42 AM - What is geo-routing? When it comes to business telephony, it's a feature that allows a caller to call any one phone number and have his or her call routed to the closest office. The goal is to save businesses long-distance fees, track sales and marketing efforts and offer customers convenience. [ Read More ]

GalaxyVisions' New $99 Dedicated VoIP Server Plan Free of Setup Fees During May

May 3, 2012 - 10:27 AM - Internet hosting solutions provider GalaxyVisions has announced a new dedicated server plan designed for Internet telephony providers, for the low price of $99 per month. For the month of May only, the New York-based company will also waive any setup fees for those who order this new plan. [ Read More ]

Telcodepot.com Rolls Out Special Phone System Package for Halls

May 3, 2012 - 8:41 AM - In an effort to address the specific communication equipment needs of the large halls, leading business phone system and VoIP equipment provider, TelcoDepot.com, has come up with exclusive package that includes special pricing and technical support on phone systems and specialized VoIP equipment for halls. [ Read More ]

Hughes Network Systems Introduces New WAN Solution

May 2, 2012 - 6:24 PM - Hughes Network Systems has unveiled a new WAN solution, HS1200 Broadband Optimization Appliance, which delivers MPLS-like network quality and performance over broadband IP networks. Hughes is a provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. [ Read More ]

Kolmisoft Releases Advanced VoIP Switch with Billing, Routing Functionality

May 2, 2012 - 5:08 PM - Recent growth in the VoIP market has generated a need for dependable connectivity, dedicated servers and reliable software. To address these needs, advanced telecom billing and routing solutions provider Kolmisoft has released a new version of VoIP Class 4/5 Softswitch with billing and routing functionalities. [ Read More ]

Telappliant Introduces VoIPOffice Hosted Lite

April 30, 2012 - 1:37 PM - Small businesses don't have the resources that large enterprises do. This may include fewer administrative assistances or secretaries to handle a large abundance of calls, or an IT department to install and control complex phone systems. [ Read More ]

MOH Technology Releases IP-Streamed On-Hold Messaging for VoIP Phone Systems

April 30, 2012 - 11:07 AM - Many companies are upgrading their phone systems from analog to VoIP phones, and they want to save money as well as simplify the insertion of on-hold messaging solutions. To address these priorities, MOH Technology has developed a new on-hold messaging system that can be updated remotely by a digital telephony provider. [ Read More ]

3CX Now Lets Businesses Host Multiple 3CX Phone Systems on One Server

April 30, 2012 - 9:59 AM - 3CX, an international developer known for its Windows PBX telecommunications software, just announced its release of a revolutionary platform known as the 3CX Phone System Multi Tenant. This "multi-tenant" version of its original solution allows users to install multiple instances of 3CX - up to ten - and run them simultaneously on one server. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

April 28, 2012 - 8:00 AM - As the last full week of April comes to a close, let's take a look at the news in IP PBX. This week Colt VoIP certified PortaSwitch for interoperability with its VoIP offering. [ Read More ]

Conveyant Systems' Sentry E911 Solutions Is Now ''Avaya Compliant'

April 27, 2012 - 5:23 PM - The Sentry E 9-1-1 Emergency Location Management Solutions by Conveyant Systems is now compliant with key Emergency Service solutions from Avaya. For the uninitiated, Avaya is a reputable provider of business collaboration systems, software and services and delivers cohesive communications, contact centers, networking and related services to businesses around the world. [ Read More ]

Contact Accounting Services Causing Asterisk PBX Companies Angst

April 27, 2012 - 5:11 PM - Even for those who have followed the PBX industry for years, there is still something new every day. Thanks to an interesting piece on Urbanclever.com, Asterisk PBX companies lately are actually not happy with the premium prices that contact accounting entities charge, restricting their ability to be competitive. [ Read More ]

RingCentral Adopts NetSuite OneWorld Software

April 27, 2012 - 4:04 PM - RingCentral, a provider of cloud-based business phone systems, has adapted the NetSuite OneWorld software suite to run its financial tasks. By implementing the NetSuite OneWorld software, RingCentral looks to apply its enterprise-grade capabilities and seamlessly manage its developing operations across the four countries in which it runs its operations. [ Read More ]

VoX Communications Adds Cloud Internationally Calling to Android App

April 27, 2012 - 4:01 PM - The new big trend right now in technology is storing data on a cloud service. Cloud computing is a way to increase capacity or add capabilities when employees are on the go, without having to invest in a new infrastructure, train new personnel or license new software. [ Read More ]

MagicJack's Loyalty Rights Offering Benefits Company, its Shareholders

April 27, 2012 - 12:59 PM - Cloud communications and Voice over IP (VoIP) company, magicJack VocalTec Ltd. announced today it plans to distribute non-transferable subscription rights to loyal shareholders of record-owning stock as of May 7, 2012, allowing them to purchase ordinary shares at a subscription price of one share for two dollars for every four ordinary shares already owned. If all rights are exercised, magicJack's cash balance will increase by over $10 million, in addition to the current income and cash flow… [ Read More ]

IP Phone Maker Yealink Wins Best VoIP Customer Premises Equipment Award

April 27, 2012 - 10:49 AM - IP phone maker Yealink announced its Gigabit Color Screen IP Handset SIP-T38G has won the Best VoIP Customer Premises Equipment award from Internet Telephony Services Providers' Association's (ITSPA). [ Read More ]

Telappliant Releases Scalable Hosted VoIP Service for Small Businesses

April 26, 2012 - 6:08 PM - Telappliant recently announced the release of a new hosted VoIP service for small business customers, VoIPOffice Hosted Lite - an entry-level hosted VoIP service which has been designed to be both flexible and affordable. The feature-rich hosted telephony service is ideal for small business with up to 20 employees. [ Read More ]

Colt VoIP Telephony Systems Certifies PortaSwitch

April 26, 2012 - 2:25 PM - PortaOne, creator and supplier of the PortaSwitch VoIP communications system, is working with WorldCall, a VoIP infrastructure company, to allow for PortaOne to become formally certified for interoperability with the VoIP network offering from Colt's information delivery platform. [ Read More ]

CounterPath Enables Enterprise Telephony Functions on Mobile Devices

April 26, 2012 - 7:56 AM - Imagine the ability to transfer calls, to use four-digit dialing or to start an ad hoc conference on your mobile phone. With CounterPath's new patented "Method and System for Extending Services to Cellular Devices," employees can have the services that they use at work on their mobile devices. [ Read More ]

VoIP Specialist Vintalk Gives High Marks to LG Ericsson's iPECS-LIK

April 25, 2012 - 1:43 PM - LGEricsson has long been a force in the communications industry, specializing in everything from the garden variety smartphones to VoIP and mobile VoIP. The company has now announced that it has made great strides in their pursuit of a comprehensive IP communications software and hardware. [ Read More ]

Tata Communications Selects IPsoft to enhance its False Answer Supervision

April 25, 2012 - 10:55 AM - False calls and false call connections put additional charges from the telecom carriers on to their customers. To detect false answer supervision, Tata Communications, a provider of The New World of Communications, has selected IPsoft to enhance its False Answer Supervision detection programs across its International Voice Termination Solutions. [ Read More ]

GlobalCallForwarding.com Revamps Look, Features

April 24, 2012 - 4:12 PM - United World Telecom, out of Delray Beach, Fla., has just launched a newly redesigned version of its GlobalCallForwarding.com Web site. The redesign comes with not only a new look, but a new array of interactive features. [ Read More ]

RingCentral Moves PBX Systems to Cloud-Based Mobile Environments

April 24, 2012 - 3:54 PM - PBX has remained that rather clunky system coming hand-in-hand with its complementary mess of wires. Everything is on-site and has to be administered in the location in which it's installed. That won't be the case anymore, though, as RingCentral will soon put PBX systems into the cloud and create a mobile app allowing users to access and configure their PBX systems from anywhere in the world. [ Read More ]

Hosted PBX Firm Stage 2 Networks CEO Joseph Gillette Honored

April 23, 2012 - 4:28 PM - Stage 2 Networks Chairman and CEO Joseph Gillette has been selected as Alumnus of the Year by the Harrisburg Academy Alumni Council. He will be the featured speaker at the Class of 2012 graduation ceremony at the Pennsylvania prep school in June. [ Read More ]

IP PBX by SoTel; Quality Technology at Refurbished Prices

April 23, 2012 - 4:02 PM - Making the move to IP PBX can deliver significant benefits to the small business or the enterprise, yet migrating can be a challenge for those organizations with a tight budget. When looking to refurbished equipment, however, the same benefits are realized, at a lower cost. [ Read More ]

TelcoDepot.com Introduces Vertical SBX IP Phone System

April 23, 2012 - 10:26 AM - TelcoDepot.com recently launched the Vertical SBX IP phone system, now available through its ecommerce online store. A robust phone system for small business, the Vertical SBX is an affordable option to drive both expansion and growth. [ Read More ]

Telestream and Levels Beyond Join to Increase Media Management Capabilities

April 23, 2012 - 9:29 AM - Telestream and Levels Beyond recently announced they would collaborate to develop Vantage transcoding products and Reach Engine workflow software. Levels Beyond specializes in video library management and workflow software, and Telestream is a prominent source of video transcoding and workflow solutions. Both companies' collaboration will integrate the library management and scalability of the Reach Engine platform into the video transcoding, media workflow and analysis tools of Vantage, incr… [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week in Review

April 21, 2012 - 7:00 AM - Welcome to Friday, which means it's time for another weekly recap. Let's look and see what happened in IP PBX this week. [ Read More ]

Orange and Verizon to Offer a Joint Telepresence Service for Businesses

April 20, 2012 - 5:15 PM - Enterprisess using Orange and Verizon enterprise solutions will soon be able to hold TelePresence meetings and conferences in a highly secure and consistent manner. The two companies have joined forces in an effort to meet enterprise client needs for video collaboration. The new agreement will enable Orange Business Services and Verizon Enterprise Solutions to have an interprovider connectivity that will use the Cisco Telepresence endpoints. Telepresence is a technology that replicates face-to-f… [ Read More ]

Enventis Deploys Cisco UCS for Young America Corp

April 20, 2012 - 3:51 PM - Enventis, a Cisco Gold Certified and Master Unified Communications Partner, announced the installation of a Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) at Young American Corporation. The new UCS will help employees at Young America boost productivity and allow for increased customer satisfaction. [ Read More ]

VTech Unveils New Series of Cordless Phone Systems

April 20, 2012 - 3:34 PM - VTech Communications, a cordless phone manufacturer in the U.S., announced the availability of its new 2012 phone lineup. As part of its 35th anniversary celebration, the company also announced an additional one-year warranty on all DECT phones purchased and registered in 2012. [ Read More ]

TelcoDepot.com Slashes Prices on Allworx 9224 VoIP Phones

April 20, 2012 - 11:18 AM - TelcoDepot.com, a supplier of VoIP phone systems equipment and services, announced it has reduced the price on Allworx 9224 VoIP phones. [ Read More ]

New Round of Funding from Private Equity, Venture Capital Investors for Nextiva

April 20, 2012 - 10:31 AM - Nextiva, a major business VoIP provider, has received a new round of funding from private equity, venture capital investors. VoIP market is reportedly projected to grow at a CAGR of 15 percent in North America and a global rate of 16.6 percent by 2015. [ Read More ]

Lightyear Network Services Migrates to inetwork's VoIP E911 Call Routing Solution

April 20, 2012 - 10:08 AM - Lightyear Network Solutions recently announced it has migrated to the VoIP Enhanced 911 call routing solution from inetwork, a division of Bandwidth and leading provider of advanced voice, SMS, and 911 solutions. Lightyear Network Solutions is a major distributor of telecommunication services to large and SMB customers, and many residential consumers across North America. [ Read More ]

RingCentral Introduces Cloud-Touch, On-the-Go Phone System Management

April 19, 2012 - 2:58 PM - RingCentral, a cloud-based phone system provider based in California, recently launched three innovative new features, which includes Cloud-Touch, Cloud-Presence and Cloud-Connect. The new services allow business managers and administrators access to company phone systems through a smartphone or tablet computer, collaboration tools and document sharing in the cloud. [ Read More ]

Demand VoIP Creates International Calling App for iPhone

April 19, 2012 - 12:36 PM - Callbacker 1.1, an expansion of Demand VoIP's social networking app, allows iPhone users to make low-cost, VoIP phone calls to international numbers regardless of the quality of the Internet connection. Callbacker services more than 190 countries and is available from the iTunes store. [ Read More ]

EnGenius Technologies Unveils Wireless-N Indoor Access Point with Speed up to 300Mbps

April 19, 2012 - 11:47 AM - EnGenius Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Senao Networks, provides long-range Wireless-N networking solutions for homes and businesses that offer high-power output and receive sensitivity for extended range and performance. [ Read More ]

ShoreTel Welcomes Datamart to its Cloud-Based M5 Channel Partner Program

April 19, 2012 - 10:57 AM - ShoreTel, Inc. has added a new channel partner in the cloud-based, unified communications area. The company announced that its Cloud Division, M5 Networks, has added Datamart, Inc. as an Alliance partner. [ Read More ]

Ahli Bank in Jordan Has An Ally in Network Equipment Technologies

April 18, 2012 - 3:09 PM - Network Equipment Technologies made the announcement today that their VX Series IP telephony solution is now the strategic solution of choice for Jordan's Ahli Bank. [ Read More ]

Hanscom Air Force Base VoIP Telephony Switchover Nearly Complete

April 18, 2012 - 1:39 PM - It really wasn't that long ago that Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephones were little more than a nice gadget that was not exactly trusted. Since its infancy, VoIP has come a long way in the business and public administration sectors. For one reason or another, business use of VoIP has grown at such a quick rate that industry analysts are projecting that the sector will only continue to grow over the next five years. That growth may not be better demonstrated by the fact that the United… [ Read More ]

8x8, Inc. Partners with immixGroup to Facilitate US Government Cloud Adoption

April 18, 2012 - 1:35 PM - Cloud computing is a style of computing in which scalable and elastic IT-enabled capabilities are provided as a service to consumers using Internet technologies. Public cloud computing refers to the delivery of cloud services by a third-party provider to external customers. In private cloud computing, access to the cloud is limited to internal customers. Hybrid cloud computing refers to the combination of public cloud computing services with internal IT services (private cloud services or tradit… [ Read More ]

States are Granting Telcos More Flexibility in Competitive Markets

April 18, 2012 - 10:03 AM - In a significant development for the landline telecommunications business, states are passing or considering laws to end the requirement that phone companies provide "universal service" to every potential customer in competitive markets. Definitions might vary, but the Indiana version of the law defines what we might call effective competition as situations "where at least two other companies provide voice service, whether it's wired phone, Internet services such as Skype, or mobile access." [ Read More ]

Prosperous Road Ahead for MagicJack

April 18, 2012 - 9:25 AM - MagicJack VocalTec, a company operating in the cloud communications space, is confident it will continue growing in the medium-term. The company projects it will generate 20 percent to 30 percent through 2013. [ Read More ]

Octoshape Announces Integration with Digigram's AQORD *LINK Series

April 18, 2012 - 8:18 AM - Octoshape, a cloud-based global streaming technologies, declared its integration with Digigram's AQORD *LINK series. [ Read More ]

Aquiva Wireless Gets VoIP Services from Econet

April 17, 2012 - 1:59 PM - Aquiva Wireless has just announced that, in collaboration with Econet, its anticipated VoIP services have officially launched - providing Zimbabwe customers with a cheap and up to date VoIP solution. The service costs six cents per minute for calls within the network, and off-network calls are 12 cents per minute. Competing providers charge nearly four times that, with a minimum of 23 cents per minute for all calls. [ Read More ]

TelcoDepot.com Now Carrying TalkSwitch VSX VoIP Phone System in Stock

April 17, 2012 - 9:56 AM - TelcoDepot.com announced that they will carry TalkSwitch's VSX VoIP system in stock as part of their lineup of VoIP products. The company delivers VoIP phones, VoIP service and VoIP phone systems support. In addition, TelcoDepot.com offers hosted PBX service, PBX phone system equipment and a variety of telephone accessories. [ Read More ]

Telekom Slovenia Picks BroadSoft-Powered IP Centrex Solution

April 16, 2012 - 9:18 AM - Slovenia's telecommunications operator, Telekom Slovenia Group, has picked the BroadWorks platform to expand its comprehensive portfolio of fixed, mobile, Internet and state-of-the-art integrated telecommunication solutions. [ Read More ]

SoundBite Communications Announces Robust Global Business Growth

April 16, 2012 - 8:26 AM - SoundBite Communications, Inc recently announced that its global growth opportunities have substantially increased, with the company recording a 137 percent annual growth in international revenue and a substantial expansion of business operations with European clients. The company also reported an expansion of its global reseller network and availability of its service offering across 50 countries. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

April 14, 2012 - 12:00 AM - This week saw several provoking pieces of news in the IP PBX space. Here are the highlights. [ Read More ]

VoIP Supply Announces Immediate Availability of LifeSize Connections HD Bundles

April 13, 2012 - 6:04 PM - LifeSize Connections is the fastest way to add and extend HD video conferencing to one's business, enabling secure, immersive communication between meeting rooms and desktops through an intuitive, cloud based platform. Users can now acquire LifeSize Connections HD Bundles, LifeSize's cloud-based, HD video conferencing infrastructure as a service (IaaS) offering from VoIP Supply, a North American supplier of VoIP equipment and integrated communication systems. [ Read More ]

Cornet Partners with Hose-McCain

April 13, 2012 - 2:39 PM - Cornet Technology, Inc. (CTI), a leading secure/non-secure communications equipment supplier to the defense industry in the United States and overseas, recently announced in a press release that it has partnered with Hose-McCann, a leading manufacturer of innovative Public Address, General Alarm and Telephone solutions for marine environments. [ Read More ]

Vocalocity's New Partner Training Certification Program Increases Reseller Sales

April 13, 2012 - 1:52 PM - Business Voice over IP (VoIP) company Vocalocity today announced a new online training series called Vocalocity University Partner Training Certification. The series is a service created for Vocalocity's resellers by creating a standardized knowledge base about the company's products, features and services. [ Read More ]

VoIP Market Grows 16 Percent in 2011

April 13, 2012 - 11:49 AM - The Voice over IP (VoIP) market emerged as broadband internet developed and internet connections were severed from traditional phone lines. IT professionals looked for a way to unify the two services once more, and VoIP was born. Instability and poor call quality plagued VoIP in the early days, but once the initial bugs were worked out, VoIP overtook traditional telephone systems in new telecommunications infrastructures. [ Read More ]

Telesphere Set to Offer 'Silicon Slopes' Innovators Hosted VoIP, Cloud Communications

April 12, 2012 - 2:59 PM - Telesphere, a premier provider of cloud-based Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), plans to become the obvious choice for cutting-edge, all-IP business communications services for new high tech companies in Utah's "Silicon Slopes". Telesphere aims to let the new entrants live up to their dynamic Internet age images. [ Read More ]

Cleartronic Issued New Patent for Multi Ad Hoc Interoperable Communicating Networks

April 12, 2012 - 8:26 AM - Cleartronic, a technology development company focusing on the development and commercialization of unified communications technology through its wholly owned subsidiary VoiceInterop, has been issued patent #8,135,001 by the U.S, Patent and Trademark Office for multi ad hoc interoperable communicating networks. [ Read More ]

Oracle Extends Portfolio for the Communications Market

April 11, 2012 - 2:56 PM - Oracle has extended its portfolio for the fast-paced communications market through the release of its new Netra x86 M3 servers. [ Read More ]

Quarterly Revenue, Income at magicJack Projected to Break Records as New Chairman Comes on Board

April 11, 2012 - 2:25 PM - magicJack VocalTec, Ltd. is predicting that its revenue and income for the first quarter will reach record levels -as it is poised to continue the buyback of its stock. [ Read More ]

Thoma Bravo Invests in Network Instruments

April 11, 2012 - 1:53 PM - Thoma Bravo is an investment firm with nearly $4 billion in committed capital. Rather than investing in experimental businesses or start-up companies, Thoma Bravo targets established businesses with reputable management- such as Network Instruments, and yesterday, both companies announced a partnership where Thoma Bravo will commit to an investment that will go towards the growth of Network Instruments. [ Read More ]

TMW Systems Taps 8x8 for Cloud-Based PBX, UC Services

April 11, 2012 - 1:47 PM - Communications provider 8x8, Inc. will provide cloud-based hosted PBX and unified communications services to transportation technology company TMW Systems' 500-plus employees. [ Read More ]

Whaleback Managed Services Launches CrystalBlue Cordless Phone

April 10, 2012 - 12:51 PM - Whaleback Managed Services, a provider of managed unified communications services, enhanced its wireless mobility by launching the CrystalBlue Cordless Phone as part of Whaleback's CrystalBlue Cloud-based Managed Unified Communications Services. [ Read More ]

Telesocial's Plug-in Enables Unity Developers to Add Free Mobile-to-Mobile In-Game Calling

April 10, 2012 - 11:10 AM - Telesocial recently announced the launch of a free plug-in extension which will enable Unity developers to introduce social voice capabilities into their games. By including a 3D fully functioning telephone or voicemail system into the game, developers will make it possible for gamers to call other characters and start group calls or even hold team conferencing via any Unity app. These functionalities can be included by developers free of cost. [ Read More ]

Columbus Communications Implements UXP Systems' Mint Platform in New Product

April 9, 2012 - 4:45 PM - UXP Systems, a provider of multi-screen software for cable and telecom operators, has released more details of the first integration of its software-based Multi-screen Interaction (Mint) platform. The first major customer of Mint is Columbus Communications. [ Read More ]

Viper Upgrades IP PBX System for Contact Centers

April 9, 2012 - 4:21 PM - Viper, which specializes in VoIP telephone systems, has launched their latest business IP PBX systems for enterprise customers. Simultaneously, the company also launched their product Web site for the new phone system and digital PBX solution. [ Read More ]

Cbeyond Discusses New Cloud Focus

April 9, 2012 - 1:44 PM - Cbeyond has undergone a significant transformation. The company, which became known as a CLEC selling bundled, IP-based unified communications, is now moving into the cloud, notes Zane Long, vice president of indirect channel sales. And the company is retooling its go-to-market strategy as part of the deal. [ Read More ]

Axia Partners with Customers, the Channel to Lower WAN Service Costs

April 9, 2012 - 9:48 AM - Businesses that want to save money and outsource as much of their communications as possible may find what they're looking for in Axia Technology Partners. So says Josh Ross, a managing partner with the company, who adds that Axia can provide WAN solutions that can save companies 40 percent. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

April 7, 2012 - 7:00 AM - As usual, the IP PBX space was once again active and vibrant this week with lots of exciting software solutions and services from a variety of suppliers in the industry. This widespread adoption of IP technologies is changing the way enterprises and SMBs communicate today, wrote TMCnet Managing Editor Stefanie Mosca. In her column, titled "Carrier VoIP Market to grow 16 Percent by 2015", the managing editor provides some interesting market trend on carrier VoIP. [ Read More ]

AllDigital Deploys Signiant Manager Software

April 4, 2012 - 11:01 AM - Signiant, a worldwide source for intelligent file movement software for the media and entertainment industry, recently announced the Signiant Manager software has been deployed by digital services provider AllDigital. According to officials from AllDigital, the solution will help the company offer file transfer services to ensure fast, secure exchanges of file-based media. [ Read More ]

GENBAND Acquires Aztek Networks for Cost-Efficient Solutions

April 3, 2012 - 4:36 PM - GENBAND is constantly working to improve the transition from legacy to IP infrastructures. The company's latest acquisition of Aztek Networks will assist the company in further expanding its Network Transformation services. Aztek Networks is best known for switch consolidation and network migration solutions, allowing GENBAND to eliminate TDM sites while saving money on operating expense with a modernized network. [ Read More ]

Carrier VoIP Market to Grow 16 Percent by 2015

April 3, 2012 - 2:21 PM - IP technologies have changed the way enterprises and SMBs alike communicate today, whether by means of a Voice over IP phones or by the use of IP-enabled equipment to transition to the latest communication systems. However, the largest adoption of IP communications being deployed currently in businesses worldwide is carrier-class VoIP. [ Read More ]

VSC Solutions Releases VoIP Dialer with Full SILK Codec Support

April 2, 2012 - 3:24 PM - VSC Solutions Company has released a VoIP Dialer with full SILK codec support for an iPhone with full infrastructure support for telecom service providers. SILK is the preferred audio codec for Skype-to-Skype calls. To the telecom services operators, the new VoIP Dialer provides the opportunity to offer high definition (HD) audio with the "exceptional quality" of the SILK codec, according to company officials. [ Read More ]

Level 3 Communications Renews Agreement with Grupo Elektra

April 2, 2012 - 3:11 PM - Level 3 Communications Inc., a premier provider of IP-based communications services to enterprise, content, government and wholesale customers worldwide, has entered an agreement with Grupo Elektra to help strengthen and improve the security, reliability and efficiency of Grupo Elektra's communications. [ Read More ]

Conexiant Announces their Fully Managed Secure PBX Server, PBX.fm, with FreePBX Software

April 2, 2012 - 1:15 PM - Conexiant Telecom has announced that it has launched its fully-managed PBX servers that run the popular FreePBX software, PBX.fm. PBX.fm is available to resellers and VARs on a wholesale price. Hosted software telephone services have been in high demand and Conexiant's offering will be a great solution for SMBs. [ Read More ]

HAI Partners with NextAlarm

April 2, 2012 - 9:11 AM - Home Automation Inc. (HAI) has selected a new partner in NextAlarm, a North American provider of broadband alarm services to thousands of homes and businesses in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and has included their VoIPAlarm product to its portfolio. The partnership will allow HAI to offer the VoIPAlarm solution to customers using their home control system for a low monthly service fee. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

March 31, 2012 - 7:00 AM - From semiconductor processors to applications software and development platforms, the IP PBX sector was once again lively and energetic with lots of announcements from a number of suppliers in this market. [ Read More ]

Students Develop Innovative Applications for Contest by BroadSoft

March 29, 2012 - 10:25 AM - Dialog Telecom/Netia Group recently announced the completion of a special contest it had conducted for secondary and high school students. The company is one of the biggest telecommunications service providers in Poland, and launched a contest encouraging students to create voice-enabled communications applications through the BroadSoft Xtended open source development program from Broadsoft. [ Read More ]

Dialog Semiconductor Unveils Green VoIP Processor Chipset for High-End Phones

March 29, 2012 - 9:32 AM - The demand for next-generation Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) phones, featuring higher performance audio and higher resolution color touch screens, is on the rise. VoIP is fast becoming the de facto standard for business and enterprise communications with some key benefits. [ Read More ]

NET Unveils UX and VX Series Voice Products

March 29, 2012 - 8:48 AM - Network Equipment Technologies Inc. (NET), a company with high-tech IP telephony, SIP Trunking services and secure voice traffic handling solutions for enterprise and government customers, has revealed two of its voice products at Enterprise Connect 2012 (from March 26-28 in Orlando, FL). At the event, NET showcased both of their new suite high-performance networking platforms: the UX Series and VX Series. [ Read More ]

Evolve IP Virtual Desktop Solution Helps Channel Partners Triple Their Income

March 29, 2012 - 8:16 AM - Evolve IP wants to help channel partners to triple their income, and without requiring them to do a lot of heavy lifting. [ Read More ]

Digerati Says VAR Strategy is Successful

March 28, 2012 - 4:21 PM - Digerati, a well-known provider of cloud communication services, released a promising statement on its Value Added Reseller (VAR) strategy. Digerati has targeted small-to-medium-sized businesses for their VAR strategy. [ Read More ]

Telcentris Readies PBX Feature Set, Unveils Cloud Routing Solution¬¬

March 28, 2012 - 3:55 PM - In the world of unified communications, Telcentris unifies the widest array of communications. And it's now parlaying its consumer offer into a PBX feature set for business customers. [ Read More ]

New 9202E IP Phone and System Software 7.4 by Allworx

March 28, 2012 - 11:13 AM - Allworx, a Windstream company, recently announced the launch of the 9202E IP Phone and System Software 7.4. This is the latest phone released by the company and will add to their already impressive IP phone product line. [ Read More ]

CounterPath Demonstrates its Solutions at Enterprise Connect

March 28, 2012 - 9:46 AM - Enterprise Connect is an IP telephony, converged networks conference and expo with a focus on helping businesses make the best decisions possible about migrating, designing and implementing the right communications and collaboration products, services, software and architecture for their enterprise. It is being held in Orlando, FL from March 26-29, 2012. [ Read More ]

Telco Systems and TeoHong Team Aid Symphony Communication with Ethernet Services

March 28, 2012 - 9:45 AM - Telco Systems and Teo Hong Silom Co.,Ltd. (THS), Telco's authorized reseller and the leading ICT solution provider in Thailand, have teamed up to support Symphony Communication with an Ethernet-based solution. Symphony Communication picked Telco Systems T-Marc demarcation product line for its Business Ethernet deployments. [ Read More ]

Imagination Launches HelloSoft V.VoIP MediaEngine SDK at Enterprise Connect 2012

March 28, 2012 - 7:31 AM - The market for Video and Voice over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) is gaining momentum as this technology not only reduces communication and infrastructure costs by routing video/phone calls over existing data networks, but also avoids duplicate network systems. Enabling enterprises to streamline communication functions, this technology also expands the usability of traditional voice and video beyond the current applications. [ Read More ]

Empirix Adds Advanced Speech and Data Analytics to VoIP and Media Analysis Portfolio

March 27, 2012 - 11:29 AM - The Empirix xCentrix VoIP and Media Analysis Package from Empirix has been specially designed to determine and offer predict major customers, as well as service and operational trends that occur in VoIP networks, unified communications and contact centers. By leveraging this new solution, enterprises will be able to convert data into key metrics and intelligence which will enable them to improve their user experience and communications and effectively monetize their technology investments. [ Read More ]

Dialog Semiconductor Announces New Flagship VoIP Phone Chipset

March 27, 2012 - 10:14 AM - Dialog Semiconductor's new VoIP phone chipset, the SC14453, is a single-chip processor that integrates hardware blocks to deliver audio, graphics and security functionality the company touts as "best in class." "VoIP is fast becoming the de facto standard for business and enterprise communications," said Dr. Asmund Tielens, vice president and general manager of Dialog. [ Read More ]

Nearly Two Thirds of SMB Home Pages Can't Yield Phone Calls, Say Reports

March 26, 2012 - 3:50 PM - A surprising report came out today for SMB home pages, saying that a full 60 percent of them could not generate phone calls as they lacked a key resource, specifically, a phone number on the page itself. [ Read More ]

VoIP Supply Celebrates a Decade of Success

March 26, 2012 - 3:43 PM - VoIP Supply is North America's oldest supplier of VoIP solutions and communication equipment. Celebrating 10 years of success in the telephony vertical, VoIP Supply plans to increase its more than 120,000 customer base entering into its second decade in the VoIP industry. [ Read More ]

magicJack VocalTec Announces Successful Testing of New magicJack Wi-Fi Prototype

March 26, 2012 - 11:53 AM - magicJack VocalTec has announced positive test results with a prototype of the Company's newly designed magicJack Wi-Fi chipset, which the company is planning to integrate into the award-winning magicJack for the second half of 2012. The TJ980 chip offers seven additional functions on the system-on-a-chip (SoC) compared to fourteen functions on the TJ880 chipset presently used in the magicJack PLUS. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

March 24, 2012 - 12:00 PM - From partnerships to the sale of hosted voice services to Cassidian Communications' next generation 9-1-1 solution and cloud based messaging service Voice2Mobiles, the IP PBX arena was once again buzzing with announcements from a number of suppliers in this market. TMCnet contributor Rahul Arora reported that next-generation communications company Telovations Inc., recently inked a partnership deal with Resource Partners Group (RPG) Inc. Under the agreement, RPG will now be responsible for se… [ Read More ]

Telovations partners with Resource Partners Group

March 23, 2012 - 4:18 PM - Telovations Inc., a next-generation Communications company, recently signed a partnership agreement with Resource Partners Group Inc., an Illinois-based telecom and business consultant group. According to the terms of the partnership, Resource Partners Group (RPG) will now be responsible for selling Telovations' hosted services across the United States. [ Read More ]

Stage 2 Networks Ensures Auto Failover Protection for IP PBX

March 23, 2012 - 4:14 PM - Hosted VoIP and cloud communications offer greater reliability and business continuity as a standard. However, there are still many companies that depend on Primary Rate Interface (PRIs) or Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunks for communications. To ensure reliable communications in these networks, businesses will have to further invest in redundancy points, often through several different providers. [ Read More ]

ITSPA Presents its 2012 Most Innovative VoIP Product Award to CounterPath Softphone

March 23, 2012 - 12:38 PM - Bria from CounterPath is a SIP-based phone for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that uses a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G connection to make and receive calls. The softphone was designed to enhance communication management over an intuitive interface by using the iPhone's and iPod's existing contact list. [ Read More ]

Cassidian Comm. Brings Next-Gen 911 Solution to Virginia's Tidewater Region

March 23, 2012 - 11:30 AM - Cassidian Communications, a well known provider of Verizon Business Solutions, teamed up to deliver a next-generation (NG) 9-1-1 solution to a local agency in Virginia's Tidewater Region. Cassidian has upgraded Sentinel Patriot 9-1-1 call processing system for Newport News Police Department Communications Division in Virginia, according to a press release, providing the Tidewater region with its first geo-diverse emergency call processing solution. [ Read More ]

VoIP Innovations Launches iPhone and Android Smartphone Apps for Titanium III Platform

March 23, 2012 - 10:17 AM - VoIP Innovations recently announced the launch of an iPhone and Android smartphone app for its Titanium III platform last month at the ITEXPO in Miami. The company is one of the largest providers of wholesale VoIP services to Carriers, IT service providers, Calling Centers and SMB/Enterprise customers. [ Read More ]

Are Your Voicemails Going Unanswered? Try Voice SMS

March 22, 2012 - 6:00 PM - Is it true that Americans would rather receive an SMS text message than a voicemail? The average cell phone user sends approximately 10 texts per day, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, and 73 percent of Americans use their text message function on their phones at least occasionally. However, the majority of cell phone owners prefer a voice call, versus the 31 percent who prefer a text message. With Voice2Mobiles from ESJ Telecom, both senders and recipients get the best of b… [ Read More ]

Good News, Bad News about Hosted PBX Business

March 22, 2012 - 5:51 PM - The good news about business VoIP spending is that it is set to grow at about 9.4 percent annually from 2012 to 2015, according to the latest forecast published by the Telecommunications Industry Association. [ Read More ]

Voice2Phone Augments VoIP Auto Dialer Software Solutions with Phone Tree Capability

March 22, 2012 - 3:13 PM - In an effort to provide customers with even more ways to communicate with staff members, clients and other individuals in their target audiences, Voice2Phone - a provider of a wide range of advanced VoIP auto dialer solutions for small to medium businesses and organizations - has started offering advanced phone tree capability. Precisely, the Voice2Phone has added phone tree capability for its Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) auto dialer software solutions. [ Read More ]

Stage 2 Networks' eContinuity Services Benefits Non-hosted Business Segment

March 22, 2012 - 9:35 AM - A new era has dawned in business where there is zero tolerance for service outages and service interruptions. New and enhanced eContinuity services, like the one Stage 2 Networks recently launched, are the new hot paradigms that promise to keep the wheels of business well lubricated and running. [ Read More ]

Simply SoHo Launches at ITEXPO East 2012

March 22, 2012 - 8:51 AM - Small businesses can certainly benefit from the latest innovations in cloud-based communications, but what about the small or home office? General Telecom believes this sector is important and has partnered with TeleDynamics to bring a Simply SoHo product to market to serve this specific sector. [ Read More ]

ITP VoIP Adds New Features for Subscribers

March 21, 2012 - 4:43 PM - ITP VoIP recently announced the addition of two new features to their current subscription services for both markets. Already offering budget friendly functions such as call forwarding, *69 online management, hold music and more, customers will now have access to wake up call functions and advanced outbound call block. [ Read More ]

4PSA Participates at WHD.Global 2012

March 21, 2012 - 3:35 PM - 4PSA's VoIPNow is a unified communications software and cloud service for SaaS providers and businesses that bring together all communication flows to simplify the way users work. It is capable of replacing old PBX systems with modern, social oriented communications. [ Read More ]

Digerati Expands DID Coverage Internationally

March 21, 2012 - 3:22 PM - Cloud communications specialist Digerati Technologies added to its portfolio earlier this month by deploying a direct inward dialing (DID) service in more than 50 countries worldwide. A number of wholesale VoIP and cloud providers have begun launching global DID services as enterprises and SMBs try to expand their business outside of their home country. [ Read More ]

Gartner Recognizes AtHoc as Leader in Magic Quadrant EMNS

March 20, 2012 - 7:25 AM - Gartner's recently released report, "Magic Quadrant for U.S. Emergency/Mass Notification Services," has included AtHoc, Inc. in the "Leaders" quadrant. AtHoc's capability for implementation has been recognized by the Gartner report, which also mentions AtHoc's potential for integrating the complete personnel responsibility, incorporated mobile and incident supervision capabilities. [ Read More ]

Grandstream's GXP IP Phone Interoperates with AVSystem

March 19, 2012 - 11:03 AM - The Linux-based GXP Series of Enterprise IP Phones from Grandstream Networks are now interoperable with the TR-069 based VoiceIP-ACS Unified Device Management Platform from AVSystem. Grandstream's family of enterprise HD IP phones, when implemented in huge quantities, are now centrally supplied and controlled in a simplified manner by global enterprise IT administrators and service providers with AVSystem's Platform. [ Read More ]

VOIP Connections Partners with Datacenter Provider Wowrack

March 19, 2012 - 8:59 AM - VOIP Connections, a Seattle based Premier Cloud 'Voice Over IP' service provider, recently partnered with Wowrack, a Datacenter provider based in the same county. The partnership successfully implements VOIP Connections' Mediation Gateway at Wowrack Datacenters. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

March 17, 2012 - 5:23 AM - From ePlus upgrading Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's PBX phone system to Onepath Systems expanding its product portfolio with the acquisition of Confiance IP Solutions, this past week there were many encouraging announcements in the IP PBX arena. [ Read More ]

Solicall Announces Interoperability of PBXMate with Elastix Server

March 16, 2012 - 4:36 PM - SoliCall, a company dedicated to raising the quality and standards of any audio conversation, announced that its PBXMate is now interoperable with Elastix unified communication server. [ Read More ]

ePlus Upgrading Magee Rehabilitation Hospital PBX Phone System

March 16, 2012 - 2:01 PM - Due to funding issues, often hospitals struggles for grants or other sources of funding to keep their medical technology as advanced as possible. Magee Rehabilitation Hospital is no different and was in desperate need of a telecommunications upgrade. ePlus Inc., announced that it would be integrating it's unified communications and network system designed by it's ePlus Technology. [ Read More ]

Italian Operator Convergenze Selects Zhone Technologies Multiservice Access Line Concentrator

March 16, 2012 - 1:52 PM - FTTx network access solutions provider Zhone Technologies announced that its new multiple access line concentrator has been deployed by Italian operator Convergenze S.p.A. By deploying Zhone Technologies' multiservice access line concentrator, the leading regional operator in Southern Italy is now capable of offering affordable and reliable VoIP and high speed ADSL2+ Internet access services to its customers in southern Italy. [ Read More ]

Davinci Virtual Launches Android App for Communication Clients

March 16, 2012 - 11:49 AM - Davinci Virtual has launched its Android application for communication clients. The new application works for Android mobile phones and tablets and is available free of cost at the Android app store. [ Read More ]

The Challenges for 'The Next Generation of Session Management'

March 16, 2012 - 11:48 AM - In a discussion yesterday at the Acme Packet University on Harvard's campus in Cambridge, MA, leaders from the VoIP and IP communications space gathered to explore the latest developments involving the role of VoLTE, session delivery, and what the future holds for enterprise voice communications. [ Read More ]

TMC Honors Virtual PBX with 2011 Unified Communications Product Of The Year Award

March 16, 2012 - 10:03 AM - Global integrated media company TMC recently named Virtual PBX the recipient of its 2011 Unified Communications Product of the Year Award. As a pioneer behind the development of hosted PBX phone systems, Virtual PBX was recognized by TMC for its Virtual PBX Complete with VoIP Anywhere full-featured hosted PBX service. [ Read More ]

TMC Honors Virtual PBX with 2011 Unified Communications Product Of The Year Award

March 16, 2012 - 10:02 AM - Global integrated media company TMC recently named Virtual PBX the recipient of its 2011 Unified Communications Product of the Year Award. As a pioneer behind the development of hosted PBX phone systems, Virtual PBX was recognized by TMC for its Virtual PBX Complete with VoIP Anywhere full-featured hosted PBX service. [ Read More ]

Onepath Systems Expands Product Portfolio with the Acquisition of Confiance IP Solutions

March 15, 2012 - 2:45 PM - The successful acquisition of Confiance IP Solutions Inc by Onepath Systems will enable both companies to improve their customer service offerings and further expand their comprehensive product portfolio among a wider customer segment. [ Read More ]

NEC to Showcase New Unified Communications and Collaboration Solution

March 15, 2012 - 9:26 AM - NEC, a company that integrates IT and network technologies for companies around the world, will be launching its new UC&C solution, Univerge 3C, at Enterprise Connect 2012 in Orlando, Florida. The conference will run from March 26 through March 29. [ Read More ]

Toshiba's IPedge Earns Certification from AT&T IP Flexible Reach SIP Trunking

March 15, 2012 - 8:20 AM - IPedge, an IP business telephone solution from Toshiba, has received certification from AT&T Flexible Reach SIP Trunking. The certification means that businesses can now converge their voice and data solutions and leverage unused bandwidth over their data connection. [ Read More ]

SoTel Systems Adds Hosted Video Conferencing Solution to IP PBX Portfolio

March 14, 2012 - 4:47 PM - When it comes to seeking an all-inclusive unified communications system, wouldn't it be less of a hassle and more cost-effective to find an IP PBX that provides the phone service, equipment and all the IP telephony features necessary in one package? [ Read More ]

Almira Labs Exhibits Advanced Voice-Centric Services at the Mobile World Congress

March 12, 2012 - 5:03 PM - Almira Labs presented its advanced voice-centric services at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) from 27th February through 1st March, 2012. With Almira Labs' services, the end user can execute a number of tasks just by speaking into a voice interface. [ Read More ]

Positron Telecom's G-Series IP PBX Certified Interoperable with Edgewater ESBCs

March 9, 2012 - 3:00 PM - Positron Telecommunications Systems, a supplier of VoIP equipment for SMBs and enterprises, announced its G-Series IP PBX solutions have been certified by Edgewater Networks' SIP Trunking Interoperability Lab. [ Read More ]

Positron Telecommunication's G-Series IP PBX Certified by Edgewater Networks' Interoperability Lab

March 9, 2012 - 8:57 AM - Positron Telecommunication Systems' G-Series IP PBX solutions have recently been certified by the SIP Trunking Interoperability Lab of Edgewater Networks. The lab is used to officially validate and document the proper operation of PBX systems with SIP trunking services by leveraging the EdgeMarc Enterprise Session Border Controller (ESBC). The SIP Trunking Interoperability Lab also acts as a part of Edgewater Networks Plug & Dial Alliance program. [ Read More ]

The Test and Results of Juniper's MobileNext Broadband Gateway

March 8, 2012 - 5:12 PM - Spirent Communications, which is a supplier of IP/MPLS backbone routers for both wireline and mobile operators as well as provides measurement solutions for next-generation networks, has revealed to the European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC), a company that offers conformance testing for network technologies and applications, that it will provide mobile network solutions to test Juniper Networks MobileNext Broadband Gateway. The company will test for performance, scalability, and flexi… [ Read More ]

Metaswitch Completes Interoperability Tests of its Integrated Control Plane Solutions

March 8, 2012 - 4:45 PM - The OIF Interoperability 2012 is a platform to showcase multi-vendor participation with companies such as Altera, Amphenol, Fujitsu Optical Components, Gennum, IBM, Inphi, Luxtera, Molex, TE Connectivity and Xilinx, participating in the event. Metaswitch, another participant at this show, has announced that the company has completed interoperability tests of its Integrated Control Plane solutions. [ Read More ]

Acme Packet to Host Acme Packet University Event, Majoring in IP Communications

March 8, 2012 - 4:29 PM - If you're not familiar with Acme Packet, they're one of the biggest names in session delivery networks. And they're looking to help a whole lot of people change the way they think about IP communication methods by hosting their inaugural Acme Packet University event. [ Read More ]

Cloud-Based PBX VoIP for Businesses from Birns Communications Features Many Advantages over Traditional PBX

March 8, 2012 - 10:11 AM - Birns Communications, Inc., a supplier and integrator of telecom equipment in the New York metro area, has just released a cloud-based PBX VoIP for businesses. Birns is touting the many advantages that switching to the cloud can have over traditional PBX. [ Read More ]

Broadview Networks Wins 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award

March 8, 2012 - 9:20 AM - TMC, a global, integrated media company, has recognized Broadview Networks' OfficeSuite Automatic Call Distribution, with the 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award. [ Read More ]

LG-Ericsson Unveils New iPECS-LIK Program

March 8, 2012 - 8:31 AM - Ericsson has long been one of the those companies that seems to have its fingers in a ton of pies. And if there is a breakthrough in communication technology, that breakthrough tends to have Ericsson fingerprints on it somewhere. The partnership that the company has forged with LG has especially bred important results in the IP telephony sector, in particular with their iPECS line of programs. Specifically the iPECS-LIK Hotel version of this software allows productivity boosting property managem… [ Read More ]

Fujitsu Cuts the Tape on LEGEND-V, a Brand New IP-PBX System

March 8, 2012 - 8:10 AM - Fujitsu, a long-time provider of solutions for both end users and businesses seeking management solutions, just announced its release of its newest enterprise telephony system, called LEGEND-V - the latest in IP-PBX technology used in establishing IP-based communications infrastructures in corporations. [ Read More ]

Digerati Technologies DID Service Now in Over 50 Countries

March 7, 2012 - 5:04 PM - Digerati Technologies, Inc., an established and award-winning provider of cloud communication services, has expanded its global coverage. The company can now provide its enterprise customers with direct inward dialing (DID) service in over 50 countries worldwide. [ Read More ]

Automation Combined with Open Source Capabilities: NetXUSA

March 7, 2012 - 1:33 PM - Would your company and IT team benefit from the deployment of an IP PBX that would automatically configure according to your environment? This automation would ensure 100 percent accuracy each time - but is it really available? [ Read More ]

Enterprise VoIP Equipment, Mobile VoIP Services Markets Continue Strong Growth

March 6, 2012 - 4:10 PM - The enterprise VoIP equipment market in North America is expected to grow by 15 percent from the period of 2010-14, powered heavily by the need for increased collaboration and the integration of telephony and data services, according to a new report from Research and Markets conducted by TechNavio. Researchers pointed to the barriers created by traditional phone systems as another key driver in enterprise VoIP equipment growth, noting that legacy technologies require several different lines a… [ Read More ]

Edgewater Certifies Positron's IP PBX

March 6, 2012 - 2:50 PM - The Plug & Dial Alliance Program from Edgewater Communications has been providing interoperability testing for multi-vendor VoIP networking environments and automated setup of customer premises equipment including many brands of SIP-based IP phones. [ Read More ]

Spirent Offers Configurable IMS Through CS8 Wireless Device Design Tester

March 6, 2012 - 11:49 AM - Spirent Communications has announced that its Spirent CS8 Wireless Device Design Tester now offers a configurable IMS implementation to assist in the development of mobile devices and chipsets. The newly added function allows mobile device designers to develop products that deliver IMS-based services like VoLTE, presence-based instant messaging, video messaging, desktop sharing and new location-based services, faster and with fewer issues. [ Read More ]

SoTel Offers the Benefits of IP PBX with SoCallMe, SoClear, SoSimple

March 6, 2012 - 11:39 AM - A recent study confirms why businesses are moving away from the traditional private branch exchange (PBX) system in favor of Internet Protocol (IP) systems, or a mixture of the two. Is it any surprise that a primary driver is cost savings? [ Read More ]

Will Amazon Be Your Phone Company?

March 6, 2012 - 11:19 AM - All of these services, along with the slow migration from TDM to IP, mean Amazon is starting to become a key behind-the-scenes player in the voice business. Given AT&T's penchant for outsourcing services, Amazon and AT&T could end up intertwined into a very interesting relationship down the road. [ Read More ]

Infobright Announces Substantial Customer Growth in Telecommunications Space

March 5, 2012 - 12:41 PM - With most of the top 10 communications service providers utilizing its analytic database for fast analysis of network and call data, Infobright claimed that it is enjoying sustained growth and momentum in the telecommunications space. [ Read More ]

Megapath's New Hosted Services Offer Greater Flexibility and Collaboration

March 5, 2012 - 9:27 AM - No more choosing services a la carte, no more meshing together technologies from multiple services providers, now that Megapath has included Microsoft hosted Exchange and Hosted Microsoft SharePoint in its Complete Office Solution, making it a one-stop provider for voice, data, security and hosted business applications. [ Read More ]

SPIRIT DSP and Maaii Launch Collaborative Cross-Platform Mobile VoIP

March 2, 2012 - 3:07 PM - SPIRIT DSP and Maaii Limited recently announced that they had formed a partnership to provide cross-platform, integrated HD VoIP (Voice Over IP) communications to consumers and operators. In the announcement, the companies confirmed that their partnership was being endorsed by one of the biggest International Carrier Services Exchanges in Hong Kong. SPIRIT DSP is one of the leading global providers of voice and video over IP engines and Hong Kong-based Maaii Limited is into the mobile VoIP appli… [ Read More ]

CounterPath Launches RCS-e Softphone Client

March 1, 2012 - 6:07 PM - CounterPath Corporation, a premier provider of innovative desktop and mobile VoIP software products and solutions, has recently introduced its own RCS-e softphone client. The RCS initiative is a joint effort among a group of key operators, infrastructure providers and device vendors to foster the evolution of mobile communications toward rich communication. Officials said that the company's entry in the RCS-e market underscores the importance of the RCS protocol championed by the Global Syste… [ Read More ]

Voiceserve to Showcase Latest Voipswitch Mobile Phone Apps at GSMA

March 1, 2012 - 5:58 PM - Voiceserve, Inc., a software platform provider focusing primarily on delivering affordable, complete, next generation services to Internet Telephony Providers, will present its latest mobile phone applications, Voipswitch, at the GSMA in Barcelona, Spain. Designed to be interoperable between all operators and devices, the Voipswitch mobile application offers customers greater choice in how they communicate. It contains all necessary elements required in successful implementation of various V… [ Read More ]

J2 Global Expands Australian Footprint by Purchasing Zintel Telecommunications

March 1, 2012 - 2:37 PM - J2 Global has acquired Australian cloud voice services provider Zintel Telecommunications for an undisclosed sum. [ Read More ]

TelcoDepot.com Releases the Xblue X-50 Business VoIP Package Online

March 1, 2012 - 12:27 PM - TelcoDepot.com recently announced that it will now be offering the Xblue X-50 Business VoIP Package via its online store. The package includes a base server/router which has been designed to connect up to 8 and more VoIP telephone lines in addition to24 of the Xblue X-2020 VoIP business telephones. [ Read More ]

MyNetFone Releases Virtual PBX 2.0

March 1, 2012 - 11:46 AM - MyNetFone recently announced the launch of the much anticipated Virtual PBX 2.0 solution. The new solution has a number of innovative features and is expected to transform the hosted PBX market and bring in a new generation of hosted or virtual solutions. [ Read More ]

TelcoDepot.com Begins Distributing Yealink VP-2009 Video Phone

March 1, 2012 - 10:36 AM - IP phone maker Yealink has a long history of partnering with TelcoDepot.com to distribute its voice and video desktop phones. TelcoDepot.com's online store supplies quality business telephone systems, business VoIP service, VoIP phones, phone headset equipment, video surveillance systems, voice & data cabling solutions, conference phone solutions and Microsoft Response Point Systems. [ Read More ]

En Pointe Debuts New Hosted Collaboration Solution

February 29, 2012 - 8:51 AM - En Pointe Technologies has launched their much awaited hosted, subscription-based service, En Pointe Collaboration Solution (ECS), offered as one monthly bill with a predictable cost. [ Read More ]

CyberStreams Integrates Cloud Business with IP Telephony Services

February 29, 2012 - 8:43 AM - CyberStreams Business Phone Systems wants to integrate Lync Online with customers' traditional PBX phone systems. [ Read More ]

Door Phone Systems Company Enjoys Success at ITEXPO East 2012

February 29, 2012 - 8:13 AM - Door Phone Systems is evolving to meet the growing needs of a demanding market, thanks in part to the efforts of SURiX. The company recently attended TMC's ITEXPO in Miami to expand on its reach in the market and experience the excitement generated by this event. [ Read More ]

Virtual PBX Equipment Market Expanded in 2011

February 28, 2012 - 3:39 PM - Businesses all around the globe are embracing virtual PBXs because they offer all the functionality of a standard business telephony system and make direct communications simpler and more affordable. [ Read More ]

Network Solutions Provider Industry Continues to Expand

February 28, 2012 - 1:43 PM - The network solutions provider industry encompasses solutions provided by carriers that deliver innovative services for accommodating increasing demands from users. Some of these solutions are based upon the foundation of advanced, intelligent network switching technology that service providers leverage to automate the switching, routing and rating of services including VoIP across multiple networks. [ Read More ]

Grandstream Talks IP Telephony at ITEXPO East 2012

February 28, 2012 - 1:36 PM - As an IP telephony equipment provider, Grandstream powers cameras and video surveillance products, IP phones, gateways and video phones. Boasting voice and video expertise, the company knows a thing or two about current trends in the industry. With VoIP continuing to be implemented on smartphones and people using public Wi-Fi, the IP telephony space is continuing to grow at a rapid pace. In fact, VoIP can be now utilized on Wi-Fi connections, allowing users to avoid paying for the Internet an… [ Read More ]

Fujitsu Now Offering Legend-V -- A Telephony System That Gives Businesses More Options during Power Failures

February 27, 2012 - 3:09 PM - Fujitsu is now offering an IP-PBX product for enterprise telephony called Legend-V with extra precautions in place if the power goes off. [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week in Review

February 25, 2012 - 7:02 AM - Always lots of news in IP PBX, and this past week was no exception. TMC reported that 3CX released a cloud-ready version of its popular VoIP IP PBX, 3CXPhone System, named 3CX Phone System Multi Tenant. [ Read More ]

Teradici Showcases PCoIP Solutions for Healthcare at HIMSS

February 24, 2012 - 2:40 PM - An assortment of PC-over-IP or PCoIP solutions that specifically targets the healthcare industry were exhibited by Teradici at the HIMSS 2012 yearly conference and exhibition. Teradici's PCoIP solutions offer healthcare providers a high quality user experience along with reduced operational expenses. The PCoIP solution has been completely incorporated with VMware View, thereby offering greater security potential and desktop scalability. [ Read More ]

3CX Unveils Cloud-Ready Version of VoIP IP PBX, 3CX Phone System

February 24, 2012 - 12:07 PM - 3CX, a provider of Windows-based PBX software, released a new cloud-ready version of its VoIP IP PBX, 3CX Phone System. The new 3CX Phone System Multi Tenant opens a new market opportunity for 3CX Partners as it allows them to host 3CX Phone System for customers who don't have their own dedicated server. [ Read More ]

3CX Picks AKA Computer Consulting as Authorized Partner

February 24, 2012 - 10:57 AM - 3CX, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and provider of business phone systems and solutions for small to medium size businesses, has recently picked AKA Computer Consulting, Inc. as its Authorized Partner. [ Read More ]

Metaswitch Puts Perimeta Session Border Control in the Cloud

February 24, 2012 - 10:30 AM - Ever since Metaswitch Networks rolled out Perimeta Session Border Control (SBC) software, more than 60 service providers worldwide have been leveraging it to scale SBC capacity and functions on demand, thereby limiting capital expenditures and infrastructure complexity while optimizing the use of SBC licenses. [ Read More ]

FCC: VoIP Outage Reporting Means Better 911

February 23, 2012 - 2:26 PM - VoIP and IP PBX providers will be treated the same as landline and mobile services when it comes to making emergency calls in the U.S., according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The goal is to make the 911 system more reliable. [ Read More ]

IP Phone Provider snom Gives a Boost to Its ONE IP PBX

February 23, 2012 - 2:18 PM - Getting the benefits of IP PBX on the go gains an immense advantage as it allows the user to be in complete control of communications even when they are out of the office. Many users have commented that they enjoy the increased efficiency associated with greater call access and control while they are on the move. [ Read More ]

3CX Unveils Phone System Multi Tenant

February 23, 2012 - 1:58 PM - 3CX has released a cloud-ready version of its popular VoIP IP PBX, 3CX Phone System, named 3CX Phone System Multi Tenant. [ Read More ]

eVoice Transforms Mobiles into Business Phones

February 23, 2012 - 12:34 PM - A new application from eVoice integrates advanced business features into popular phones and tablets. [ Read More ]

ATCOM Installs Mitel VoIP in Durham Health Center

February 23, 2012 - 10:05 AM - ATCOM Business Technology Solutions has installed a new digital Mitel VoIP phone system for Regional Dermatology of Durham. [ Read More ]

Greenpacket Completes Successful Trial of Mobile IP for Telefonica

February 23, 2012 - 8:58 AM - Greenpacket recently announced that Telefonica has successfully completed a pilot run of its Intouch Connectivity Experience client for Mobile IP, meaning that Telefonica's users will be able to watch their favorite soccer matches, broadcast news and interesting content across multiple networks and devices seamlessly by leveraging their Mobile TV IP service. [ Read More ]

Voiceserve Announces 37 Percent Revenue Growth and Increased Profitability in Q3 Of 2012

February 22, 2012 - 4:41 PM - Voiceserve Inc reported promising financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2011. In Q3 of the 2012 fiscal year, the company improved its VoIP video-on-demand capability and was recognized with the Internet Telephony 2011 IPTV Excellence Award for its innovative VOD platform. The third quarter 2012 was a period of record revenues and profitability for Voiceserve at the end of which it released its cloud-based VoIP PBX product. [ Read More ]

Vocera Brings Vocera Connect to Smartphones and Cisco Wireless IP Phones

February 22, 2012 - 1:42 PM - Vocera Communications, Inc. is all set to introduce Vocera Connect, a new software solution that can be used with leading phones, including the Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7900 Series, iPhones, Android-based phones and BlackBerry devices. [ Read More ]

Infonetics Sees Positive Outlook for VoIP and IMS Equipment Sales after Fourth Quarter Growth

February 22, 2012 - 9:40 AM - The last quarter of 2011 was very good for VoIP (voice over IP) and IMS (IP multimedia subsystem) equipment manufacturers, according to a report issued yesterday by Infonetics Research. Infonetics' fourth quarter 2011 (4Q11) Service Provider VoIP and IMS Equipment and Subscribers vendor market share and forecast report showed that worldwide VoIP and IMS equipment sales grew by 15.8 percent over third quarter results, rising to $690 million. Despite the good 4Q numbers, 2011 still saw annual sale… [ Read More ]

Amazon Web Services Cloud Verifies Largest IP-Based Voice Trading System

February 22, 2012 - 9:02 AM - Infinet Financial Systems (IFS) recently demonstrated its latest solution, the Adaptive Trading Platform (ATP), which offered Turret functionality to 4,750 positions. IFS is a company specializing in the development and application of IP to Trading Room voice. [ Read More ]

magicJack Expects a Fabulous First Quarter 2012

February 21, 2012 - 3:01 PM - Cloud communications specialist magicJack VocalTec has announced preliminary fourth quarter 2011 estimates and expects to beat average analyst estimates for first quarter 2012. [ Read More ]

XO Communications Recognized for its Strong Ethernet Market Presence

February 21, 2012 - 12:05 PM - Vertical Systems Group has positioned XO Communications among the top tier Ethernet service providers in its year end 2011 U.S. Business Ethernet Services Leaderboard by ranking it fifth in the market in terms of enterprise Ethernet installations. [ Read More ]

Alteva Partners with Parallels to Enable Hosted VoIP Services for its Cloud Customers

February 21, 2012 - 10:59 AM - Alteva, a provider of unified communications (UC) through a cloud environment and subsidiary of the Warwick Valley Telephone Company, just announced that it will be partnering with Parallels, a company specializing in cloud services and Internet hosting. The news came from the Parallels Summit this year in Orlando, FL, a summit that discussed cloud services and hosting to 1,200 participants. [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week in Review

February 18, 2012 - 8:17 AM - Looking at the IP PBX news for the past week, TMC reported that network solutions provider ADTRAN announced it has been selected as a 2012 Best Channel Vendor in VoIP by Business Solutions magazine (BSM). [ Read More ]

Voiceserve Reports 9 Percent Year-over-Year Revenue Growth

February 17, 2012 - 3:58 PM - Voiceserve, a provider of next-generation Internet telephony software and services, announced it has recorded 9 percent increase in revenue in fiscal third quarter ended December 31, when compared to the previous fiscal year third quarter. [ Read More ]

G3 Connect Collaborates with Access Sales Group

February 17, 2012 - 8:21 AM - G3 Connect, LLC, an associate of Pervasip Corp., has announced a collaboration with Access Sales Group or ASG. G3 Connect's videophone along with the mobile VoIP applications of Pervasip will be now introduced in the consumer electronics retail market by ASG. [ Read More ]

IP PBX: SoSimple - Literally

February 16, 2012 - 1:38 PM - In the communications space, it's no secret that an IP PBX system is beneficial to organizations of any size. An IP PBX system is easier to install, easier to maintain, it has many low-cost advantages, requires no additional wiring and, above all, it's scalable. [ Read More ]

ADTRAN Earns Recognition as Best VoIP Channel Vendor

February 16, 2012 - 1:10 PM - Network solutions provider ADTRAN announced it has been selected as a 2012 Best Channel Vendor in VoIP by Business Solutions magazine (BSM). The recognition was given based on a Web-based survey conducted on BSM's most active VAR subscribers. They were asked to rate their vendor partners on a scale of 0-5, zero being the worst and five the best. There were 10,833 votes in total. BCM partnered with Penn State University to capture and analyze the data to ensure statistical accuracy. [ Read More ]

Cannon Township Upgrades its Phone Communications with Intorrent Technologies

February 16, 2012 - 11:55 AM - Cannon Township, located in northeast Kent County, MI, replaced its legacy analog system with the new VoIP phone systems from Intorrent Technologies. [ Read More ]

Novus Assigned Epygi Gold Distributor Status for Third Consecutive Year

February 16, 2012 - 9:32 AM - Epygi Technologies, known for its hybrid feature-rich IP PBX, VoIP gateways and cost-savings conference servers, has honored Novus with the Gold Distributor status for the third consecutive year. [ Read More ]

UTTC Becomes Mitel Value-Added Distributor in the CIS Region

February 16, 2012 - 9:24 AM - UTTC, a global telco CIS distributor, is broadening its commercial and technology offerings by adding Mitel's Unified Communications (UC) software solutions to its portfolio. [ Read More ]

TelcoDepot Announces Reduced Price for Small Business Solutions

February 15, 2012 - 5:21 PM - TelcoDepot Announces Reduced Price Offer for Online Purchase of Xblue X-50 Starter Package for Small Businesses [ Read More ]

8x8 Celebrates 25 Years of Communications Innovation and Leadership

February 15, 2012 - 4:55 PM - 8x8, Inc is celebrating the successful completion of 25 years as a communications technology innovator in Silicon Valley. Founded in 1987 by Dr. Chi-Shin Wang and Dr. Y.W. Sing, the company was initially established under the name of Integrated Information Technology. [ Read More ]

VoIP Call Provider ITP VoIP Tailors Phone Service for Seniors

February 15, 2012 - 11:27 AM - To make voice over IP (VoIP) telephony service attractive for senior citizens across the country, VoIP call provider ITP VoIP has tailored broadband phone service for seniors who are on limited budgets and shy away from advanced technologies. The VoIP call provider said that the new IP telephony service features low-cost plans, quick installation time and general ease of use. [ Read More ]

MegaPath Receives 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award

February 14, 2012 - 5:06 PM - MegaPath, one of the leading providers of managed data, voice and security services in North America, recently received 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award for its Hosted Voice solution. This is the second recognition of the year for the solution from INTERNET TELEPHONY. The magazine recently recognized the solution with a 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award. [ Read More ]

Matrix Comsec Implements Solutions from Teckinfo India

February 14, 2012 - 2:05 PM - Matrix Comsec recently announced that they had tested and integrated the range of IP-PBX and VoIP gateways with the contact center solutions from Teckinfo India. Matrix Comsec is a manufacturer of VoIP products like IP-PBX, IP-Servers, VoIP Gateways and IP Phones. [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week in Review

February 11, 2012 - 7:00 AM - Always plenty of news in the IP PBX space this past week, let's catch you up on some of the headlines. [ Read More ]

iDirect Achieves Customer Satisfaction Excellence for 2011

February 10, 2012 - 12:19 PM - VT iDirect, Inc., a Herndon, Virginia-based company engaged in developing satellite-based IP communications technology, announced the results of its 2011 Customer Satisfaction Survey. [ Read More ]

Radware's Alteon 10000 Named '14th Annual Product of the Year' by Internet Telephony Magazine

February 10, 2012 - 12:17 PM - Radware is a provider of application delivery and application security solutions for virtual and cloud data centers. The company recently announced that Radware's Alteon 10000 application delivery controller (ADC) platform had received the 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award from Technology Marketing Corporation . [ Read More ]

Kerio Launches Kerio Operator 1.2

February 10, 2012 - 12:13 PM - Kerio Technologies, a provider of unified communications, collaboration and security solutions for small to medium-sized businesses and organizations, announced the new version of its IP PBX phone system. [ Read More ]

IPsmarx RAPID IP PBX Accelerates Cloud Telephony Adoption for Enterprises

February 10, 2012 - 9:37 AM - IP-PBX systems are replacing traditional CPE-based systems. These IP-based systems function as an all-in-one platform for delivering hosted VoIP services to enterprises. [ Read More ]

snom Debuts Next-Gen ONE IP PBX at ITEXPO East 2012

February 10, 2012 - 9:08 AM - snom made headlines last week by unveiling the latest version of its award-winning ONE IP PBX at ITEXPO East 2012, a technology and communication conference which just wrapped up in Miami. Although the IP phone systems maker added a number of new enhancements to its hallmark IP PBX solution, the latest version can best be defined by one word: mobility. [ Read More ]

GMN RedPort Satellite VoIP Allows Ship Operators to Place Multiple Simultaneous Calls

February 9, 2012 - 12:05 PM - Global Marine Networks announced yesterday that ship operators could place up to eight simultaneous calls using Inmarsat Fleet Broadband terminals connected to GMN's RedPort satellite VoIP phone service. RedPort VoIP works with multiple Fleet Broadband terminals without requiring modifications to existing equipment and takes advantage of Inmarsat's VLA and SCAP data rates. [ Read More ]

What Would You Do if Your VoIP Provider Went Dark Tomorrow?

February 9, 2012 - 10:36 AM - Last year, the FCC adopted an order aimed at reforming today's voice-focused Universal Service program to one focused instead on bringing broadband to areas where it is not available and ensuring ongoing support for broadband. Plans to phase down inter-carrier compensation (ICC) and to require VoIP providers to pay ICC also are encompassed in the reforms, which appear to borrow heavily on the brokered reform proposal made by large carriers and small telco associations. The order also leaves seve… [ Read More ]

netTALK Launches Number Porting in U.S.

February 9, 2012 - 9:58 AM - netTALK.COM Inc recently announced that it will now support local number portability, which means that customers in the U.S. will have the option to keep their existing landline phone number when switching from services provided by wireline carriers across the nation. [ Read More ]

Dell Canada, Fongo Partnering on Free VoIP Calling App

February 8, 2012 - 12:33 PM - With the PC market waning, Dell Canada is venturing into the VoIP app market through a new partnership with Fongo. [ Read More ]

IP Media Could Leave a Long-lasting Impression on 2012

February 7, 2012 - 4:02 PM - Each year, new products emerge in the technology market and are set to change the industry forever; this year all the hype seems to be around the influx of IP media servers and the change they will bring to the business and online entertainment world. An IP media server refers to a common shared IP media-processing platform that is used for a broad range of IP audio, video, and fax and speech applications in next generation VoIP or IMS service networks. [ Read More ]

Telappliant Changing the Ways SMEs Use VoIP and Telephony

February 7, 2012 - 3:01 PM - We often hear about just how big VoIP services are becoming here in the US. Skype and programs of that ilk have been gaining some serious popularity to the point that mobile VoIP programs are becoming some of the most popular apps on smartphones. The popularity of VoIP on smartphones and other mobile devices has even lead to many industry analysts seeing a real growth of the industry. [ Read More ]

JeraSoft and Appcore Cloud Partnership Enables VoIP Carrier Suite Billing Service

February 7, 2012 - 2:22 PM - When it comes to cloud services, the range of applications, services and products available to end-users is truly staggering. Cloud computing continues to evolve as significant investments in the cloud are being made by many of the world's leading companies. Cloud features, such as scalability and on-demand resource allocation, are fundamental to why an increasing number of small companies and large enterprises are incorporating the cloud into their business. [ Read More ]

Eyeball Networks Expands North American Footprint

February 7, 2012 - 8:59 AM - Eyeball Networks has expanded its North American presence with a wholly owned US subsidiary, Eyeball Networks US LLC and two new US offices. [ Read More ]

General Telecom Rolls Out VoIP Partner Program

February 6, 2012 - 5:39 PM - Infrastructure costs alone can be intimidating to those considering setting up their own VoIP company. However, entering the voice over IP market has become that much easier, thanks to General Telecom, which has rolled out its VoIP Concierge Partner Program. During ITEXPO East in Miami last week, General Telecom announced its Full Service VoIP Concierge Partner Program, allowing resellers to sell UC solutions without expensive and redundant infrastructure. [ Read More ]

Telcodepot.com Announces New Discount on Aastra 6731i IP Phones

February 6, 2012 - 2:24 PM - TelcoDepot.com has announced a new discount on Aastra 6731i IP Phones which can be bought at their online store. The company is one of the providers of Phone Systems, VoIP Equipment as well as Business VoIP Service and Hosted PBX solutions. [ Read More ]

Allworx Named Winner of 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award

February 6, 2012 - 1:25 PM - TMC has recognized the Allworx 48x IP Phone System with the 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award. [ Read More ]

ShoreTel bets Company on M5, Cloud Services

February 6, 2012 - 12:54 PM - ShoreTel's acquisition of M5 Networks looks more than a little crazy at first glance. But it may be a "crazy like a fox" move, since it now moves the company out of simply making IP phone systems and into a fast-growing market of hosted services. However, it is not without risk and certainly not without significant cost. [ Read More ]

Voxbone Reports 19 Percent IP PBX Revenue Growth in 2011

February 6, 2012 - 12:16 PM - Vendors dealing with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications solutions have seen increased business activity even during the economic slump. Many of them have reported increased revenue growth, mainly driven by the industry's need for a cost-effective communications solution to reduce the financial strain induced by the recession. [ Read More ]

Telarus Portfolio Enhanced with EarthLink's Voice and Data Services

February 6, 2012 - 12:15 PM - Telarus, Inc., premier telecom master agent and patent holder of real-time carrier quotes that holds contracts with the world's leading commercial telecommunication carriers, has entered into a new nationwide consolidated agreement with EarthLink. [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week in Review

February 4, 2012 - 7:05 AM - Looking at some of the top IP PBX stories of the past week, TMC had the news that SimpleSignal, Inc., a California-based provider of Hosted PBX solutions and cloud-based voice applications for small and medium sized businesses, has introduced Ron Ireland as company's new senior vice president of Finance and Business Development. [ Read More ]

netTALK DUO: A Way for Lovers to Stay Connected

February 3, 2012 - 6:53 PM - Being apart with your loved one is not easy; tell your partner how much you love him (or her) with netTALK. [ Read More ]

Allworx 6x12 Phone System Offers All-In-One Communications for Businesses

February 2, 2012 - 5:52 PM - Allworx, a subsidiary of Windstream Corp., has recently introduced its innovative and feature-rich Allworx 6x12 Phone System for small businesses. [ Read More ]

Grandstream Celebrates a Decade of Business Excellence in the IP Telephone Industry

February 2, 2012 - 11:39 AM - Grandstream Networks is celebrating a decade of business excellence, innovations, and growth within the IP telephony industry. Grandstream, within the last ten years, has expanded its business reach across the globe and is counted among the leading providers of innovative range of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions which have been designed to deliver users with advanced functionalities in a cost-effective way. [ Read More ]

SimpleSignal Announces New Hiring in Finance and Business Development Area

February 2, 2012 - 9:44 AM - SimpleSignal, Inc., a California-based provider of Hosted PBX solutions and cloud-based voice applications for small and medium sized businesses, has introduced Ron Ireland as company's new senior vice president of Finance and Business Development. [ Read More ]

Zultys Upgrades Software, Adds Mobile Communicator Client for Android

February 2, 2012 - 9:03 AM - Zultys, a manufacturer of Voice-over-IP (VoIP) equipment for small to medium sized businesses (SMBs), has upgraded the software in its MX family of IP PBXs and added a mobile communicator client for Android-based smartphones. [ Read More ]

NetSapiens Introduces N-Share Innovation at ITEXPO East 2012 in Miami Beach

February 1, 2012 - 4:39 PM - N-Share, NetSapiens latest innovation designed to simplify voice and multimedia business communication services, will be revealed at ITEXPO East 2012 today in Miami Beach. [ Read More ]

IPsmarxLaunchesRAPID Multi-Tenant Cloud-Based IP-PBX

February 1, 2012 - 3:13 PM - RAPID IP-PBX allows traditional telephony resellers to support their customersfrom the cloud, without having to purchase, manage or maintain on-site hardware, according toArash Vahidnia, president and CEO of IPsmarx. [ Read More ]

RingRevenue Launches Sponsormob's Mobile Click-to-Call in the US

February 1, 2012 - 2:58 PM - Sponsormob's Click-to-Call will be now launched in the United States by RingRevenue. Potential customers can now use their mobile phones to contact advertising partners by making use of the mobile Click-to-Call. The solution from Germany-based Sponsormob offers comprehensive analytics as campaign-specific numbers are used to track phone calls in real-time. After analyzing the performance of ads driving the inbound calls, the corresponding information is provided to the advertising partners. [ Read More ]

Fast Food Giant Signs Contract with Primus Telecom

February 1, 2012 - 2:04 PM - Primus Telecom, a part of PTGi (Primus Telecommunications Group, Inc.), has recently been granted a six million three-year contract to boost voice and data for Competitive Foods Australia Pty Ltd (CFAL), a fast food giant. [ Read More ]

DIGITALK Releasing Mobile VoIP Client at ITEXPO East 2012

February 1, 2012 - 12:13 PM - DIGITALK, a company established in 1996 in the UK, is introducing its first fully integrated, Mobile VoIP Client at ITEXPO East 2012 going on now at the Miami Beach Convention Center. [ Read More ]

ITEXPO Speaker - Tablets for Everyone!

February 1, 2012 - 8:50 AM - ITEXPO East 2012 has launched and as a company dedicated to providing you with the latest in telecommunications and technology news, we wanted to gain even more insight from key industry players. To that end, TMC CEO Rich Tehrani recently sat down with Alex Ferdman of Telinta Inc. to get his opinion on the most significant technological advancements in the past 12 months. [ Read More ]

Voxbone Helps 8x8 Implement Global Reach Initiative

January 31, 2012 - 5:32 PM - In an effort to help 8x8 Inc. expand its international calling capabilities to serve larger business customers globally, Voxbone is providing geographical and toll-free numbers to the cloud communications provider. [ Read More ]

South Africa's Vox Telecom Launches Uncapped ADSL Service

January 30, 2012 - 4:46 PM - Vox Telecom CEO Douglas Reed told MyBroadband that "they believe uncapped ADSL is sustainable," but highlighted that a "proper business model" is essential. He added, "Bottom line, uncapped broadband is what the consumer wants and a way has to be found for the Fair Access Policies (FAPs) to not only be transparent but not antagonize the average users." [ Read More ]

Cbeyond to Present Panels at ITEXPO

January 30, 2012 - 3:04 PM - Cbeyond Inc, formerly Cbeyond Communications, is a telecommunications and information technology company based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Cbeyond uses a private IP network to provide IT services to small businesses throughout the United States, offering more than 30 productivity-enhancing applications. Cbeyond announced that it would have representatives presenting on the benefits of using its cloud services at ITEXPO, starting January 31, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. [ Read More ]

Korean Web Portal Daum Communications Integrates SoliCall Mobile SDK

January 30, 2012 - 2:31 PM - Daum Communications, a Web portal from Korea, has integrated mobile SDK from SoliCall, a provider of network echo cancellation, noise reduction, and voice quality enhancement software products, for improving audio quality in its VoIP application. [ Read More ]

DIGITALK's SBC VoIP Peering Platform to Assist Atlantic Tele-Network in Carrier Routing

January 30, 2012 - 1:54 PM - DIGITALK, a company in the United Kingdom that distributes mobile carrier applications and platforms to cellular service providers just announced its agreement with Atlantic Tele-Network, a wired and wireless telecom company based in North America. DIGITALK will be providing Atlantic Tele-Network with its SBC VoIP Peering platform to help the telecom company expand its capabilities in an international level, as far as call routing is concerned, with its own services and those of its subsidiary c… [ Read More ]

Parents of Students Studying Abroad Can Keep in Touch Via IP Telephony

January 30, 2012 - 1:06 PM - Parents whose children are studying in another country may find the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of IP telephony a better solution than cellular or land line service. [ Read More ]

Escene Communication to Showcase New Line of IP Phones at ITEXPO East 2012

January 30, 2012 - 12:19 PM - This is particularly true for foreign-based companies that are looking to introduce innovative technologies in the U.S. market. One of the headliners at this year's show, set to kick off tomorrow in Miami, will be Escene Communication, a Chinese-based designer and manufacturer of VoIP products like IP phones and IP-PBXs. [ Read More ]

Security, IP-PBX Management Remain Major Challenges for Today's Companies: ITEXPO Presenter

January 30, 2012 - 10:36 AM - To learn a bit more about the company and the IP-PBX market in general, TMC CEO Rich Tehrani recently caught up with Flavio E. Goncalves, the CEO of SIP Pulse and parent company V.Office. [ Read More ]

ITEXPO East Speaker: The Future of HD

January 30, 2012 - 9:42 AM - As the telecommunications space continues to evolve, new innovations and trends continue to emerge. To get to the heart of the industry, TMC wanted to talk to key industry leaders. And, with ITEXPO East 2012 just around the corner, the timing was perfect, as Rich Tehrani sat down with Stefan Karapetkov, Emerging Technologies Director with Polycom Inc. When asked to name the most significant technological advancement in the last 12 months, Karapetkov pointed to the dramatic increase of network sc… [ Read More ]

The Communications Challenge - Selecting the Right Strategy

January 27, 2012 - 4:36 PM - The technological advancements of the last 12 months continue to provide new innovations that support job creation, change the way in which we communicate and offer new revenue generating opportunities. To get closer to the action in the telecommunications space, TMC's Rich Tehrani recently spoke with Jon Arnold, Principal with J. Arnold & Associates. Arnold is participating in the upcoming ITEXPO event and his insight on the industry is one of experience. For instance, he pointed to the tablet … [ Read More ]

Survey: Customers Very Happy with VoIP Supply Products and Services

January 27, 2012 - 12:03 PM - VoIP Supply recently released the results of a customer satisfaction survey conducted by the company in Dec., 2011 which revealed a high customer appreciation for its entire range of products and solutions. [ Read More ]

SoTel Systems to Feature SoSimple IP PBX Service at ITEXPO East 2012 in Miami

January 26, 2012 - 2:31 PM - After a successful ITEXPO West in Austin this past summer, SoTel Systems will be back on the exhibit hall floor next week for ITEXPO East 2012 in Miami, FL. Aside from networking with new vendors, catching up with its partners and attending keynote and panel discussions, the SoTel team will be in attendance at booth #742 showcasing its portfolio of IP PBX and unified messaging solutions. Notably, the company will be featuring its SoSimple service for the second time since its release last year. [ Read More ]

Econet Wireless Ready to Introduce VoIP Service in Zimbabwe

January 25, 2012 - 5:54 PM - Zimbabwe, a land locked country bordering South Africa, is now getting ready to introduce voice-over-IP (VoIP) services to the residents of the country. Zimbabwe's principal mobile company Econet Wireless will launch the VoIP service on Thursday at an event in Harare, the largest city in the country. [ Read More ]

VoIP Companies Continue to Rack in the Cash

January 25, 2012 - 5:34 PM - Voice over IP-based companies continue to bring in the cash this year. Business provider 8x8 and Voxbone have reported increased growth with 8x8 announcing a record FY 2012 third quarter. Meanwhile, Nextiva announced it plans for "significant workforce expansion" this year. [ Read More ]

Shango and ISS Group: Five-Year Service Agreement to Provide Telco Services for Businesses

January 25, 2012 - 3:05 PM - Shango, once known as StarView Solutions, is a cloud-based integration-platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) company that has signed a five-year agreement with the International Information Systems Group, known simply as the IIS Group, to work collaboratively on simplifying service orchestration and management for its retail base of VoIP customers. The agreement is meant to lower capital expenditures while focusing on the revenue gains and customer benefits. [ Read More ]

ITEXPO Speaker - Innovation is in the Cloud

January 25, 2012 - 9:19 AM - With ITEXPO East 2012 just around the corner, it's time to get frank with key industry players to understand the impact of 2011 and what to anticipate for 2012. To do so, TMC sat down with Michael Bitter of OIX2, Inc. Bitter shared his insight on the most significant technology advancement in the last year, pointing to the rapid adoption of social technologies by consumers as a viable business communication tool. [ Read More ]

Ascom, Motorola Synergize Their Communication Solutions

January 24, 2012 - 3:39 PM - Ascom Wireless Solutions and Motorola Solutions have announced a collaboration to enhance the functionality between their communication solutions. [ Read More ]

NTT Com Named to Gartner's Magic Quadrant

January 24, 2012 - 12:11 PM - NTT Communications Corporation, a provider of networks, management solutions and Information Technology services, has announced that Gartner, Inc., a research and analysis firm that primarily focuses its attention towards technology markets worldwide, has positioned it within the Leaders Quadrant of the new study report titled "Magic Quadrant for Asia/Pacific Network Service Providers." [ Read More ]

Convergia Adds Find Me - Follow Me Capabilities to Its IP PBX Phone Systems

January 24, 2012 - 8:52 AM - Convergia, a North American provider of voice, data, and Internet services for residential, business and wholesale customers announced an enhancement to its IP PBX phone systems with the addition of the Find Me - Follow Me capability. In a press release, the company announced the immediate availability of this feature for its SMB customers. [ Read More ]

TelcoDepot.com Launches GuardNVR Software for IP Cameras

January 20, 2012 - 6:39 PM - TelcoDepot.com recently announced that it now selling GuardNVR Software for IP Cameras through its online store. The GuardNVR software is able to support network and analogue cameras of all leading manufacturers. TelcoDepot.com is a provider of Phone Systems, assorted phone accessories, VoIP Equipment, Business VoIP Service, Hosted PBX solutions and phone system support services for small businesses. [ Read More ]

UK Olympics May Lead to More Use of Technology Such as VoIP Adoption in Southern Coast

January 20, 2012 - 11:53 AM - The 2012 Olympics in Britain will no doubt bring many advantages to the United Kingdom. There are the obvious ones like increased tourism, national pride and benefits to the city of London. But a less apparent benefit relates to the potential expansion of the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) market and other technology in England. [ Read More ]

New Freephoo App Allows Free Calls to Facebook and LinkedIn Contacts

January 19, 2012 - 5:26 PM - As social networks become more popular and gain greater acceptance in the communication space, app developers are keen to use this to their advantage. In tune with line of thinking, Sweden-based company, Freephoo launched a new version of its freephoo app. [ Read More ]

The 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award Granted to Virtual PBX

January 19, 2012 - 5:13 PM - Virtual PBX was announced as the winner of the 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award by TMC, a global integrated media company. [ Read More ]

PlanetOne Partners with Agents, Carriers, Customers for a Winning Combination

January 19, 2012 - 12:12 PM - Next month marks the 20 year anniversary of PlanetOne Communications, a master agent that in two decades has gone from zero to making it onto the Inc. 5000 list and snagging the business of some major organizations. [ Read More ]

Unimax Releases New Version of 2nd Nature

January 18, 2012 - 7:32 AM - Unimax Systems Corporation has announced that the company has released a new version of its unified voice administration product, 2nd Nature. [ Read More ]

XConnect Partners with DE-CIX, Creates Germany's First NGN/VoIP Federation

January 17, 2012 - 4:17 PM - XConnect has made an exclusive partnership agreement with DE-CIX, the world's largest Internet exchange, to establish the first NGN/VoIP federation in Germany. This will enable service providers to directly exchange IP voice and multimedia traffic. [ Read More ]

TMC Honors Brekeke with 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award

January 16, 2012 - 4:49 PM - Brekeke PBX has received the 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award. These awards were recently announced by global, integrated media company TMC. The 2011 Product of the Year winners are published in the January/February 2012 issue of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. [ Read More ]

4PSA Wins the 2011 Internet Telephony Product of the Year Award

January 16, 2012 - 2:54 PM - TMC, a global integrated media company, has presented 4PSA's VoipNow Cloud OnDemand with the 2011 Internet Telephony Product of the Year Award. [ Read More ]

Paragon Research Report Examines Outlook of Level 3 Communications, Akamai Technologies

January 16, 2012 - 11:22 AM - The Paragon Report, a provider of Equity Reports which focuses on providing investors with short term and long-term growth opportunities, value, and strong potential returns, recently evaluated the outcome of Technology Sector companies. The report offered research reports for both Level 3 Communications, provider of IP-based communications services to enterprises, content, government, and wholesale customers, and Akamai Technologies, Inc., provider of software solutions for web content and appl… [ Read More ]

TelcoDepot.com Features Grandstream, Other IP PBX Services

January 13, 2012 - 12:29 PM - TelcoDepot.com, a supplier of VoIP phones and IP PBX support for businesses, has launched an expanded range of VoIP gateways and accessories on its online phone system store. Company officials say VoIP gateways and accessories "enable reliable and high-performing VoIP networks to be created for optimal business communications." [ Read More ]

ITP VoIP Announces Virtual IP PBX Service for Small Businesses

January 13, 2012 - 12:10 PM - Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and IP PBX provider ITP VoIP announced it has added a range of custom features to its VoIP plan. The newly added features include virtual fax line option, call-screening VIP Ring function, and online account management. These services are designed to support personal plan customization for its customers, company officials said. [ Read More ]

LiveVox's IP PBX Cloud Contact Center Platform Honored by TMC for Second Year

January 13, 2012 - 12:07 PM - LiveVox, a provider of Private VoIP Cloud contact center applications and IP PBX solutions, announced it has won the 2011 Product of the Year Award from Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC) Customer Interaction Solutions magazine, a leading contact center technology publication. [ Read More ]

Complexity Doesn't Work When Solutions to Small Businesses

January 12, 2012 - 2:43 PM - Some who sell manager services such as hosted IP telephony probably can relate to those issues. When you get right down to it, most small business owners are looking for simple "voice and data" services, with an expectation of immediate recurring cost savings. [ Read More ]

ITP VoIP Launches Enhanced VoIP Call Custom Features

January 12, 2012 - 8:59 AM - An enhanced range of VoIP Call Custom features have been announced by ITP VoIP. Small businesses will therefore find ITP VoIP's services even more customizable and friendly. A virtual fax line option and call-screening VIP Ring function have been included. Other enhancements include online account management. [ Read More ]

Nymgo Re-launch - Low-Cost VoIP from Smartphone App and Facebook-based Travel Contest

January 11, 2012 - 4:09 PM - Nymgo, a low-priced provider of international calls from PCs to phones anywhere in the world, has used investments from Intel Capital (USA) and Abraaj Capital (UAE) made in 2010 and 2011 to re-develop its networking infrastructure in preparation for a re-launch. According to a press release about the preparations, Nymgo has re-imagined and enriched, "Its product, website and brand with a completely new look and set of functions that pushes the envelope of mass consumer VoIP technology in 2012." [ Read More ]

VoIP Innovations Expands its VoIP Network

January 11, 2012 - 11:57 AM - Offering Direct Inward Dialing facilities in over 60 countries, VoIP Innovations has announced the expansion of its VoIP network. [ Read More ]

Invoxia's NVX 610 VoIP Conference Phone Big Hit at CES 2012

January 11, 2012 - 10:11 AM - Invoxia is redefining the landline telephone with their NVX 610 VoIP desktop conference phone. [ Read More ]

THN Enterprises Offers Affiliate Pay Per Call Network Platform

January 9, 2012 - 6:39 PM - THN Enterprises has announced that beginning Friday January, 13th 2012, they will offer a new Affiliate Pay Per Call Platform. The company has said it is now accepting affiliate and merchant applications. [ Read More ]

INTERNET TELEPHONY Recognizes Vocalocity Desktop as Best Product

January 9, 2012 - 12:34 PM - INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has named Vocalocity Desktop solution as the Product of the Year. [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week in Review

January 7, 2012 - 5:23 AM - Welcome to the roundup of the first week of IP PBX news for 2012. TMC's Rajani Baburajan reported that Damaka, a provider of Mobile Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC), announced the launch of a new software client that extends the video and audio capabilities of Asterisk PBX to mobile devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Android operating systems. [ Read More ]

8x8 Achieves Select Certification From Cisco

January 6, 2012 - 3:52 PM - 8x8 has announced that the company has achieved Select Certification from Cisco. [ Read More ]

One VoIP Firm Focusing on Realtors and Business Clients

January 6, 2012 - 11:23 AM - Despite the fact that there are some people who simply do not understand how it works, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) use is growing at an exponential pace. While there are plenty of consumers who are using VoIP for their own personal gain, more and more companies are starting to see the draw of internet phone service. [ Read More ]

Damaka Unveils Video Client for IP-PBX for Mobile Devices

January 5, 2012 - 9:59 AM - Damaka, a provider of Mobile Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC), announced the launch of a new software client that extends the video and audio capabilities of Asterisk PBX to mobile devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Android operating systems. [ Read More ]

InfoSystems Appoints Leslie Sloan as Director of Communications Services

January 5, 2012 - 8:44 AM - Leslie Sloan, a 20-year veteran of the communications industry, has recently joined InfoSystems, one of the fastest-growing technology, communications and software solutions providers in the Southeast, as the Director of Communications Services. [ Read More ]

BT Expands Ethernet Service in U.S. and Canada

January 5, 2012 - 7:51 AM - Looking to help com companies to grow their infrastructure and take control of their IP architecture, BT has expanded BT Ethernet Connect, its global Ethernet virtual private network (VPN) service. [ Read More ]

Infiniti Gets Avaya's Inaugural Small to Medium Enterprise Partner of the Year Award

January 3, 2012 - 11:56 AM - Infiniti Telecommunications announced that it has received Avaya's inaugural Small to Medium Enterprise Partner of the Year award which was revealed at Avaya's recent APAC sales conference. [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week in Review

December 31, 2011 - 7:02 AM - We here at TMC hope that 2011 was a good year for you, and that 2012 is even better, assuming the Mayans aren't correct. It was another interesting week for IP PBX and related areas, here's some of the top news you may have missed. [ Read More ]

GMN Announces Distribution Agreement with Vobal Technologies

December 30, 2011 - 11:17 AM - A distribution agreement with Vobal Technologies has been announced by Global Marine Networks or GMN. Maritime customers will be now made available voice over IP or VoIP services by GMN. Vobal technology will be incorporated by GMN as an integrated part of its RedPort Global maritime services for the same. Up to 20 minutes of talk time per MB with excellent voice quality will be offered by satellite VoIP services. [ Read More ]

PowerNet's Call Center Solutions Includes Inbound SIP DIDs

December 30, 2011 - 9:52 AM - Inbound SIP DIDs have been added by PowerNet Global to their call center solutions suite. The company's outbound calling solution, NetDialer, will be complemented by Inbound SIP DIDs. [ Read More ]

Stage 2 Networks Announces Acquisition of Hosted VoIP Business Division of Consolidated Technologies

December 27, 2011 - 6:40 PM - Stage 2 Networks, a New York City-based communications provider has successfully completed the acquisition of the hosted VoIP business division of Consolidated Technologies, Inc., a converged technologies company and Avaya gold partner. [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week in Review

December 24, 2011 - 7:10 AM - We wish all readers a merry Christmas and a blessed holiday season. Let's catch you up on the IP PBX news from the past week so you can get to the more important things, like presents, football, family and eggnog. [ Read More ]

VYL Officially Introduces Its 1-VoIP Channel Program to Support Its Expanding Communications Network

December 19, 2011 - 11:24 AM - VoIP Your Life, a provider of residential phone service and business hosted PBX or unlimited SIP-trunking services, has officially launched its 1-VoIP channel program which will help support and drive the company's expanding communications network. [ Read More ]

Verizon to Upgrade IP Infrastructure with Cisco CRS Platform

December 15, 2011 - 1:00 PM - Verizon is laying the foundation to combat the explosive demand created by video, mobile and cloud services. It's planning to upgrade its IP network infrastructure in select U.S. markets and hence improve its network with increased functionality. This will enable the network to seamlessly accommodate growth where traffic demand is the greatest. [ Read More ]

Vertical Updates Wave IP, Adds Disaster Recovery Solution

December 15, 2011 - 11:24 AM - Vertical's Wave IP 2.5 embeds Wave Live Image, an affordable disaster recovery solution for SMBs that is license-activated for simple, fast system recovery. The disk imaging capability stores a copy of the system hard drive either locally or off-site; recovery is accomplished by simply plugging in a USB stick after a server failure to get the system up and running in minutes. Vertical also changed to a solid state drive for the core Wave IP PBX to improve reliability and speed and offers a new f… [ Read More ]

InnoMedia Intros High Definition Voice

December 15, 2011 - 10:27 AM - Voice solutions specialist, InnoMedia has announced that it has added HD (High Definition) Voice to its successful EMTA 9528-4B product. [ Read More ]

Sangoma Announces Promising Revenue in First Fiscal Quarter 2012

December 14, 2011 - 3:19 PM - The first quarter of 2012, ended Sept. 30, 2011 provided a positive outlook for IP telephony solutions provider, Sangoma Technologies Corporation. The company has announced the highlights of this unaudited timeframe, highlighting a 20 percent increase in sales from the same time period the year before. [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week in Review

December 10, 2011 - 7:18 AM - Lots happening in the IP PBX space, let's get you caught up on some of the top stories of the past week. [ Read More ]

OCC Resells Whaleback's Cloud-Based Managed Voice Services

December 8, 2011 - 6:24 PM - Optimized Communications Corporation (OCC) has been chosen as an authorized reseller and member of the Whaleback CrystalBlue Partner Program. [ Read More ]

Tango Networks Releases New Cloud Based Mobile Unified Communication Service

December 8, 2011 - 3:33 PM - Tango Networks has unveiled the Abrazo Cloud Services suite of applications that covers the full suite of mobile enhancing products from Tango Networks. [ Read More ]

International Dialing Rates Slashed by Virtual PBX

December 8, 2011 - 10:33 AM - The cost of international calling has been slashed by Virtual PBX. According to an announcement made in this regard, Virtual PBX has reduced the costs by up to 80 percent in all of its plans. As per the new plans, calls to multiple international locations will be priced at as low as 1.9 cents per minute. [ Read More ]

Vaultas Now a Technology Partner of MyTELEPATH

December 7, 2011 - 11:44 AM - Minnesota based data center company Vaultas signed a technology partnership with MyTELEPATH, a provider of managed communications services. [ Read More ]

MyTELEPATH to Leverage Vaultas' Alexandria Data Center to Take Its VoIP Offering to the Next Level

December 7, 2011 - 9:29 AM - Vaultas, a Minnesota data center company offering vendor-neutral data centers and BCDR complexes, recently announced a technology partnership with MyTELEPATH. [ Read More ]

Infratel Launches Infra Cloud Receptionist, a Cloud-Based Telephony Service

December 6, 2011 - 4:56 PM - Infratel, a provider of telephony services for the small business market, announced the launch of Infra Cloud Receptionist, a cloud-based telephony service. [ Read More ]

Kolmisoft Announces Release of MOR 11, the Latest Version of Its Advanced VoIP Softswitch

December 6, 2011 - 3:35 PM - Kolmisoft recently announced the release of MOR 11. This is the latest version of its advanced VoIP Softswitch that comes with Billing and Routing functionality as well. Alternative telecoms will be able to enhance their voice services quite a bit with MOR11. [ Read More ]

Frost & Sullivan Names XO for Leadership Award in VoIP Access, SIP Trunking Services

December 6, 2011 - 10:52 AM - XO Communications, which specializes in VoIP and SIP trunking services, announced that Frost & Sullivan has given the company the 2011 North American Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for VoIP Access and SIP Trunking Services. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

December 3, 2011 - 7:01 AM - Let's catch you up on some of the top IP PBX stories of the past week. [ Read More ]

Bye-bye PBX, Hello Hosted Voice?

December 2, 2011 - 1:47 PM - The ongoing battle between the on-premise PBX and a hosted VoIP solution may be finally shifting towards hosted. If it can be verified over the next twelve months, it is a trend that will have significant implications for the telecommunications industry. [ Read More ]

Sangoma's New Product Allows Interconnectivity for PSTN and IP Networks

December 1, 2011 - 11:05 AM - Just today, Sangoma, a provider of both hardware and software solutions that can be utilized in IP Communications Systems within telecom and datacom applications launched its Vega suite of gateway products. [ Read More ]

Altru Health System Deploys SonicWALL Next-Generation Firewalls

December 1, 2011 - 10:36 AM - Looking to better secure its 20 office locations across North Dakota and Minnesota, Altru Health System has successfully deployed two SonicWALL E-Class NSA E6500 and two NSA E5500 Next-Generation Firewalls in High Availability mode, as well as TZ Series firewalls. [ Read More ]

Belgacom's Voice Managed Services uses ECT Technology to Provide Call Management

November 29, 2011 - 4:37 PM - To offer cost effective products that optimally fulfill market demands, Belgacom, one of the former European incumbents and a key customer of European Computer Telecoms (ECT), has shifted its Voice Managed Services (VMS) to the new ECT INtellECT Next-Generation Intelligent Network (NGIN). [ Read More ]

ST Telemedia Expresses Confidence in Level 3 Communications

November 29, 2011 - 3:14 PM - With the increasing number of entrants making their way into the telecommunications industry, acquisitions and mergers have become quite a usual fare. Enterprises often acquire other companies to expand their market reach, and in turn offer their stocks to the other company. Similarly, some of the companies agree to merge their assets into other entities for raising funds that can be utilized as capital for further initiatives. [ Read More ]

Rio Networks Unveils Rio Freedom Suite to Help Oregon Businesses Save Capex and Opex

November 29, 2011 - 3:03 PM - Rio Networks, a locally owned and operated voice and data provider in Oregon, announced the launch of its newest product, Rio Freedom Suite, a cloud based communications platform that helps business owners in Oregon eliminate the costs associated with technology startup and expansion while also reducing operating expenses. [ Read More ]

Avaya Grabs Nearly a Quarter of the World's PBX Revenue in Q3

November 29, 2011 - 8:29 AM - The PBX market, which consists of PBX phone systems, VoIP gateways, unified communication applications, and IP phones, has been highly competitive and continued its slow and steady recovery according to the research findings. Global PBX/KTS phone system revenue also grew 5.5 percent sequentially in 3Q11 to $2.15 billion, reversing the sequential declines from the first two quarters of the year. [ Read More ]

nexMatrix Telecom Intros zyCall Residential and Small Office PBX Services

November 28, 2011 - 5:14 PM - Small business owners now have an option to switch to zyCall residential and hosted PBX services that starts at $9.95 with unlimited extensions. [ Read More ]

Sangoma NetBorder Express Media Gateway Certified for Microsoft Lync

November 28, 2011 - 9:06 AM - Sangoma Technologies Corporation, a provider of hardware and software components for IP Communications Systems, announced that its NetBorder Express Media Gateway has gained Microsoft Lync certification. [ Read More ]

Family Ford Deploys NBS' IP PBX Solution

November 22, 2011 - 3:10 PM - NBS has recently implemented a hosted IP PBX solution for Family Ford, a new and used car dealership based in Netcong, NJ. [ Read More ]

Daisy Group and BT Wholesale Announce New Strategic Agreement

November 22, 2011 - 10:31 AM - Daisy Group plc, a leading provider of unified communications to businesses, and BT Wholesale have entered into a strategic agreement involving the supply of BT's wholesale calls, Ethernet and business broadband products to Daisy's customer base. [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week in Review

November 21, 2011 - 11:51 AM - Let's take a look at some of the top IP PBX news stories of last week. [ Read More ]

NJ Car Dealership Family Ford Implements NBS Hosted IP PBX Solution

November 18, 2011 - 10:28 AM - To reduce cost and increase productivity, New Jersey based new and used car dealership Family Ford has implemented a hosted IP PBX solution from NBS, a full service telecom provider. Family Ford chose the NBS voice over Internet communications exchange (VoICE.) platform for its recent transition to a hosted IP service. [ Read More ]

Sangoma Cuts Implementation Costs on BRI Products

November 14, 2011 - 2:47 PM - In an effort to become more competitive in the marketplace, Sangoma Technologies is cutting the price on its A500 S/T BRI Interface Board, giving developers a potential savings of 50 percent on its BRI systems. [ Read More ]

Tremendous Growth Predicted for EMEA Business Telephone Systems

November 14, 2011 - 9:50 AM - Market studies regarding IP business telephone systems market have been carried out by International Data Corporation or IDC. More than $1.5 billion will be spent by businesses within Europe, the Middle East, and Africa or EMEA on IP business telephone systems by 2015. Firms were urged to integrate UC tools into IP after replacing their obsolete voice platforms. [ Read More ]

New Inmarsat and Telemetry Services Available on Thrane & Thrane SAILOR FleetBroadband

November 14, 2011 - 8:47 AM - Thrane & Thrane, a manufacturer of equipment and systems for mobile radio and satellite communications, has showed its commitment to the growth of its SAILOR FleetBroadband offering at Inmarsat's annual partner conference in Barcelona. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

November 12, 2011 - 7:01 AM - IP PBX is never slow, there's always some news, and this past week was no exception. TMC's Carolyn J. Dawson reported that a new offering was announced by Trisys specifically for organizations using Hosted or "virtual" PBX services. [ Read More ]

TelcoDepot.com Adds Vertical SBX IP Phone System to its Online Store

November 10, 2011 - 9:46 AM - TelcoDepot.com announced the addition of the Vertical SBX IP phone system range and accessories to its online store. The company is an online business phone system and VoIP supplier. [ Read More ]

ICON Voice Networks Releases Iwatsu Enterprise-CS Communications Platform v9.0

November 9, 2011 - 11:55 AM - ICON Voice Networks, a distribution and development company, announced that it has released the version 9.0 of the Iwatsu Enterprise-CS (ECS) communications platform with new features to improve IP-PBX's automatic call distribution (ACD) function, hunt group accessibility, off-premise transfer capabilities and other feature enhancements. [ Read More ]

Computer Support of San Diego Offers Discounted Hosted VoIP PBX Services

November 9, 2011 - 10:55 AM - Computer Support of San Diego is offering new and existing customers San Diego Hosted VoIP PBX services at a discounted price. The 50 percent discount is valid until the end of 2011. [ Read More ]

Hosted PBX Users Offered New Solution by Trisys

November 7, 2011 - 2:36 PM - A new offering has been announced by Trisys specifically for organizations using Hosted or "virtual" PBX services. A turn-key solution is now available for any business using SIP-based hosted services like BroadSoft etc. with this option. As compared to solutions offered by hosted pbx providers, this solution features sophisticated call recording and call accounting features. Trisys is a top manufacturer of call recording and call accounting solutions. [ Read More ]

Online Support Video Library Launched by HostedPBXip.com

November 7, 2011 - 12:44 PM - An expanded collection of free support videos on its online phone system store has been announced by HostedPBXip.com. Expert help with programming, configuration, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of branded phone systems and equipment therefore will be readily available to IT departments and technicians through these videos. [ Read More ]

SoliCall Adds Sip Proxy Architecture to its PBXMate

November 7, 2011 - 11:09 AM - SoliCall, an Israel-based company specializing in software for noise reduction, echo cancellation and audio quality improvement, announced the addition of Sip Proxy architecture to its PBXMate following an increasing demand from the SMB market. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

November 5, 2011 - 4:57 AM - Looking at the IP PBX space this past week, TMC's Anamika Singh wrote that DSP Group, Inc., a provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home, announced that its cordless chipset solutions are powering a CAT-iq 2.0 certified home gateway (HGW) by Deutsche Telekom, an integrated telecommunications company. [ Read More ]

Matrix Comsec Integrates CHAR Middleware Software into Its Suite of Hospitality IP-PBXs

November 4, 2011 - 3:16 PM - Matrix Comsec, provider of Telecom and Security solutions for businesses and enterprises, has announced the integration of its IP-PBX line of products with the CHAR middleware software. The company's decision to integrate its system with CHAR, a middleware software allowing integration of the PBX with PMS, further builds on its commitment to deliver its customers with a solution which offers flexibility in use of customized hotel PMS via the CHAR middleware software and Matrix IP-PBXs integratio… [ Read More ]

Black Box Picked by Florida Marlins to Deploy ShoreTel IP Communications Solution

November 3, 2011 - 4:53 PM - Black Box Corporation a communications system integrator announced that it has been selected by Major League Baseball's Florida Marlins, to deploy a state-of-the art ShoreTel IP communications solution at their new ballpark scheduled to open in Spring 2012. [ Read More ]

Sangoma Technologies Rocks ElastixWorld with Launch of New Products

November 3, 2011 - 3:27 PM - Looks like Sangoma Technologies Corp., is rocking Elastix World 2011, as the leading manufacturer of hardware components for voice and data IP communications systems has unveiled several ground-breaking features and products. [ Read More ]

DSP Group Chipset Solutions to Power Deutsche Telekom CAT-iq 2.0 Home Gateway with HD Voice

November 2, 2011 - 4:37 PM - DSP Group, Inc., a provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home, announced that its cordless chipset solutions are powering a CAT-iq 2.0 certified home gateway (HGW) by Deutsche Telekom, an integrated telecommunications company. [ Read More ]

ESI IP Server 900: IP-centric, IT-friendly

November 2, 2011 - 9:28 AM - Estech Systems Incorporated (ESI) will introduce a new IP telephone system in early 2012 called IP Server 900, a native IP system with direct integration for IP phones and SIP trunks that eliminates the need for additional VoIP cards or SIP trunking cards. IP Server 900 joins ESI's family of five earlier IP-enabled Communications Servers (ESI-50/100/200/600/1000) that have varying levels of capacity 52 to 816 extensions and shares the same features and functionality, but provides a scalable IP-b… [ Read More ]

InstaVoIP Mobile Released by Unicoi Systems

November 1, 2011 - 4:03 PM - The arrival of InstaVoIP Mobile has been announced by Unicoi Systems Inc. The latest addition to Unicoi's InstaVoIP product line is InstaVoIP Mobile. Rapid integration of voice calling features into new or existing applications is allowed by the optimized Voice-over-IP or VoIP solution, InstaVoIP Mobile. The solution is available for Apple iOS and Google Android. Porting or audio issues are also avoided with InstaVoIP Mobile. Unicoi is a top provider of VoIP solutions to the embedded device mark… [ Read More ]

Humbug Telecom Labs Relieves Companies from Telecom Fraud

November 1, 2011 - 9:25 AM - Telecom fraud maneuvered through hacking and PBX hijacking causes businesses to lose heavily. According to the Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA), such telecom frauds cost businesses $80 billion each year. [ Read More ]

Increased Use of eVoice Reported by j2 Global

October 31, 2011 - 9:55 AM - An increasing number of small business owners are using eVoice to help save time and reduce costs. eVoice is also used to help increase revenue and mobility. The latest trends in how eVoice is being used by small business owners have been uncovered through key findings released by j2 Global Communications, Inc. The cloud-based phone service, eVoice, is a brand of the top technology company j2 Global Communications. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

October 29, 2011 - 7:09 AM - Let's round up some of the news from the IP PBX field this week: [ Read More ]

Sangoma Continues Solid Revenue Growth in 4Q 2011

October 28, 2011 - 12:11 PM - For Sangoma Technologies, third time's a charm as the leading provider of hardware and software components for IP communications systems experienced its highest level of sales revenue ever in its fourth quarter of 2011. [ Read More ]

There's No Such Thing as VoIP

October 28, 2011 - 9:52 AM - As the FCC ponders Intercarrier Compensation yet another time, and incumbent carriers engage in endless disputes with competitors over how much to pay each other for what, a key question remains unanswered. Formally raised about 15 years ago (the FCC does not like to make rash judgments), there is still no clarity about how should Voice over Internet Protocol calls be treated, for regulatory purposes? New rules that attempt to answer this with special treatment for "VoIP" are doomed to fail. [ Read More ]

New Hosted VoIP Package Target Offices with Less Than 100 Employees

October 28, 2011 - 9:12 AM - San Diego hosted VoIP and hosted PBX services provider Computer Support of San Diego has launched a new hosted VoIP offering designed to provide a complete business phone solution and PBX replacement for offices with 10 to 100 employees. [ Read More ]

Matrix Comsec Integrates CHAR with its Range of Hospitality IP-PBXs

October 26, 2011 - 10:33 AM - Matrix Comsec has announced the integration of CHAR middleware with its range of hospitality IP-PBXs. [ Read More ]

TMC IP PBX Week in Review

October 22, 2011 - 7:09 AM - Never a dull moment in the IP PBX world, here are some of the top news stories from this past week. [ Read More ]

uThetha Will Now Provide IP Telephony Systems to Businesses of All Sizes in South Africa

October 20, 2011 - 3:56 PM - uThetha is a telecommunications systems integration company based in South Africa. Their client base is varied, covering everyone from small to mid-sized organization and large corporations. [ Read More ]

Sangoma Technologies Secures Spot on Deloitte's 2011 Technology Fast 500

October 20, 2011 - 3:48 PM - Remarkable revenue growth and a recent facelift of its business model have landed Sangoma Technologies Corporation on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 list for 2011. [ Read More ]

Jenne Exhibited at BroadSoft Connections 2011: Crush It

October 19, 2011 - 6:33 PM - Jenne Inc., a value-added distributor, exhibited at BroadSoft Connections 2011: Crush It!, a conference that brings together telecommunications service providers, network equipment providers, web developers, and IP device manufacturers to engage, network and collaborate about the latest industry trends. The conference was held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, AZ, October 16 - 19. [ Read More ]

Sangoma NetBorder SS7 Media Gateway Certification Course Returns in November

October 19, 2011 - 12:01 PM - If you're a Sangoma Technologies partner who hopes to operate or resell Sangoma's NetBorder SS7 Media Gateway Software, hardware and software components company Sangoma has just the course for you. [ Read More ]

Xorcom's IP-PBX Wins Best of Show at ITEXPO East 2011

October 18, 2011 - 12:53 PM - Xorcom officials are happy to announce that their XE Series IP-PBX for VoIP and traditional business communication solutions won the "Best of Show Award" in the On-site Product Launch category at TMC's recent ITEXPO East 2011 in Miami. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

October 15, 2011 - 7:00 AM - IP PBX is a pretty hot field now, and there was no shortage of news this past week. [ Read More ]

NetSapiens Exec Previews New Voice Solution at ITEXPO West

October 12, 2011 - 6:01 PM - Carrier-focused software solutions provider NetSapiens was on hand at ITEXPO West 2011 to exhibit its products and services as well as network with fellow technology companies and service providers. [ Read More ]

Sangoma's Dworkin Explains the Company's New Focus, Acquisitions, Goals

October 12, 2011 - 8:32 AM - At the recent ITEXPO West 2011 show in Austin, Texas, TMCnet's Managing Editor Stefanie Mosca interviewed Sangoma's Director of Marketing, Jeff Dworkin. [ Read More ]

Xorcom's Bridger Discloses Surprising New Opportunity for Telephony Hardware

October 12, 2011 - 8:23 AM - On the first official day of the recent ITEXPO West 2011 in Austin, Texas, TMCnet's Managing Editor Stefanie Mosca had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Xorcom's VP of Marketing, Ruth Bridger. [ Read More ]

Sangoma Call Analyzer Combines with VICIdial Platform for One Call Center's Successful Expansion

October 11, 2011 - 2:20 PM - In a move to expand call center capacity, VICIdial, a long-time partner of Sangoma Technologies Corp., has installed the VICIdial Call Center Platform for Vision Financial Corp., a collections company serving an array of markets. [ Read More ]

Catching Up With IP PBX

October 11, 2011 - 8:16 AM - Things have been busy for the IP PBX field recently. TMC's Carolyn J. Dawson reported that CTI Group, Inc recently announced the Silver Sponsorship for Broadsoft Connections which will occur at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, Arizona from Oct 16-19. [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week in Review

October 8, 2011 - 4:12 AM - This past week was a busy one for the IP PBX field, TMC's Carolyn J. Dawson reported that CTI Group, Inc recently announced the Silver Sponsorship for Broadsoft Connections which will occur at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, Arizona from Oct 16-19. [ Read More ]

M5 Networks Launches M5 Softphone

October 7, 2011 - 9:17 AM - M5 Networks, a provider of business phone systems, announced the launch of the M5 Softphone. [ Read More ]

Polycom Unveils Dual-Mode Conference Phone for Analog Networks and VoIP Environments

October 6, 2011 - 11:13 AM - Polycom, Inc., provider of standards-based unified communications (UC) solutions, announced the debut of Polycom SoundStation Duo, a new conference phone that has been designed with dual functionality enabling it to work over analog networks and Voice over IP (VoIP) environments. [ Read More ]

Whaleback Systems Offers Fifth Year of Free Phone Services Support to U.S Troops

October 6, 2011 - 10:40 AM - Whaleback Systems, Inc recently celebrated five years of support to U.S troops with free phone service. It provides a permanent stock of service phones managed by CrystalBlue's mobility solution. Soldiers can use these phones to call up their loved ones in any part of the world free of charge. The troops passing through Pease International Airport in Portsmouth, NH on their way to or from Iraq, Afghanistan or any other areas of conflict in the world are welcomed by Pease Greeters. Whaleback Syst… [ Read More ]

CTIG Continually Provides Hosted VoIP and Call Recording to BroadSoft Connections

October 6, 2011 - 10:22 AM - CTI Group, Inc recently announced the Silver Sponsorship for Broadsoft Connections which will occur at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, Arizona from Oct 16-19. The company completes five years of having attended this event by 2011. Call recording solutions have been provided to the Broadsoft community by the CTI Group from a very long time. [ Read More ]

Computer Support of San Diego Offers Promotional Scheme for the Month of October

October 5, 2011 - 11:09 AM - One of the leading providers of VoIP Phone Systems, Computer Support of San Diego recently announced Free Hosted VoIP PBX Services for its San Diego clientele. San Diego customers are being provided with a unique promotional scheme for October, where they will be able to access complementary hosted VoIP PBX Services for a year, two years or three years. [ Read More ]

Metaswitch SIP Trunking Partner Certification Achieved by Edgewater

October 5, 2011 - 9:42 AM - Mosaic Partner Certification has been achieved by Edgewater Networks. Interoperability with Metaswitch has been successfully demonstrated by the EdgeMarc Series of Enterprise Session Border Controllers for the same. [ Read More ]

Benefits of Cloud-Based Deployments for SMBs: Interview with GreenAppX Exec

October 4, 2011 - 2:23 PM - As one would expect, the cloud was a major topic of discussion at ITEXPO West 2011 - both in the panel sessions and among thought leaders who attended the show. [ Read More ]

Epygi Enters the Enterprise Market with QX1000

October 4, 2011 - 11:02 AM - The QX1000 represents a new market for Epygi which has previously targeted small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with its Quadro range of all-in-one IP PBXs that have varying physical trunk and station configurations and scalability from two to 192 users. The QX1000 supports 1,000 SIP phones and is the company's first offer within the larger enterprise market. [ Read More ]

Salt River Fields Implements Saddleback BusinessFlex Hosted iPBX with Aastra SIP Phones

October 3, 2011 - 4:48 PM - Saddleback Communications, an incumbent local carrier (ILEC) with more than 2500 business and residential customers, and Aastra, a global enterprise communications provider, announced that Salt River Fields at Talking Stick has implemented Saddleback BusinessFlex Hosted iPBX with Aastra SIP phones to provide voice and data communications at the new facility. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

October 1, 2011 - 7:08 AM - Lots happening in the IP PBX space, so let's get you caught up on the top news of the past week. [ Read More ]

Callis Evolves from Messaging Company to Cloud Services Provider

September 29, 2011 - 4:34 PM - The evolution of Callis Communications, a cloud-based service provider offering a range of voice and data solutions out of Mobile, AL, is an interesting one. TMCnet Managing Editor Stefanie Mosca got to sit down with Callis President & CEO Dean Parker, Jr. at the recent IT Expo West 2011 in Austin, TX to discuss the company's game plan. [ Read More ]

InPhonex Talks About Unified Communications and Challenges for Hosted Service Providers

September 29, 2011 - 3:00 PM - TMCnet got the chance to speak to Internet telephony service provider InPhonex at the recent IT Expo West 2011 in Austin, TX. The company recently launched its innovative Televate solution, and CMO Matt Bramson spoke to TMCnet Managing Editor Stefanie Mosca about the company and the unified communications space. [ Read More ]

LG-Ericsson SBG-1000 Offers Office-in-a-box for Small Business

September 29, 2011 - 11:58 AM - LG-Ericsson's new iPECS SBG-1000 is a SIP-based system for smaller businesses (up to 24 users) that incorporates voice, data and wireless services all in one box. Unlike some competing all-in-one solutions for very small businesses, the SBG-1000 includes voicemail and auto attendant, license-activated applications, SIP trunking, a WiFi antenna and DECT base station, Gigabit WAN connections, LAN ports with built-in PoE, an embedded file server/print server and Web-based administration. [ Read More ]

Voip-Pal.Com Successfully Completes Beta Testing on its PointsPhone.Com Website

September 29, 2011 - 9:46 AM - Voip-Pal.Com Inc. (Voip-Pal), a broadband VoIP telecom company offering local and long distance VoIP services to consumers and business owners, has successfully completed its Beta Test phase of its retail website. [ Read More ]

Cassidian Announces Release of Sentinel Patriot 3.1 Service Pack 1 with Enhanced Features

September 28, 2011 - 11:55 AM - Cassidian Communications, an EADS North America company and a provider of Emergency communications solution, announced the release of latest version of its next generation (NG) 9-1-1 call processing solution, Sentinel Patriot 3.1 service pack (SP) 1, featuring twelve significant enhancements that improves flexibility, usability, configuration and security of the product. [ Read More ]

Convergia Adds Avaya 1400 Series IP PBX Office Systems

September 26, 2011 - 5:33 PM - Voice and data service provider Convergia has announced the addition of new IP PBX 1400 series office phone services and systems from Avaya, including the 1403, 1408 and 1406. [ Read More ]

Hosted VoIP Success: Focusing on Business User Needs, Rather Than Technology Hype

September 26, 2011 - 9:21 AM - Although there is a lot of hype about the benefits of cloud/hosted phone systems for businesses, this does not always match up with what companies are actually looking for when they choose their voice communication systems. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

September 24, 2011 - 7:07 AM - Rounding up the news in the IP PBX field this past week, let's start with TMC's Rajani Baburajan, who wrote that European Computer Telecoms (ECT), a provider of virtual PBX tools well established in the German market, announced that it is expanding the service to other regions. [ Read More ]

Epygi Picks Novus as VoIP Phones Gold Distributor for Third Consecutive Year

September 23, 2011 - 11:31 AM - Novus, a boutique telecommunications and VoIP phone distributor serving value-added resellers throughout North America, announced it has been named a Gold Distributor by Epygi Technologies, a Plano, Texas-based communications solutions provider, for the third year in a row. [ Read More ]

NET Announces Interoperability of its VX1200/VX1800 Gateways with IP Directions

September 22, 2011 - 4:47 PM - Network Equipment Technologies, Inc. (NET), a leading provider of enterprise-class networking solutions optimized for secure real-time communications, recently announced in a press release that it has integrated its VX1200/VX1800 gateways with IP Directions, the leading provider of SIP trunk and high value-added carrier services in France. Apart from relying on session border controller (SBC), NET's VX series products also depend on the capability to simultaneously monitor heterogeneous voice fl… [ Read More ]

ESTOS Intros ECSTA for Mitel Middleware

September 19, 2011 - 3:45 PM - ESTOS, an independent Unified Communications and computer telephony integration (CTI) software vendor, has introduced ECSTA for Mitel, a middleware designed for use with PBX systems of the Mitel Communications Director (MCD) series. [ Read More ]

ECT Announces Expansion of Virtual PBX Service to Global Market

September 19, 2011 - 3:36 PM - European Computer Telecoms (ECT), a provider of virtual PBX solution well established in the German market, announced that it is expanding the service to other regions. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

September 17, 2011 - 7:05 AM - There's always a lot happening with IP PBX, so let's get you caught up. [ Read More ]

LightSquared Welcomes VoX Communications as 14th Member of Its Partner Network

September 14, 2011 - 3:27 PM - LightSquared, the creator of the nation's first-ever , wholesale-only nationwide 4G-LTE network integrated with satellite coverage, has reportedly signed its 14th partner agreement with VoX Communications (VoX), a provider of wholesale and retail Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services for consumers and businesses. [ Read More ]

Jazztel Deploys Acme Packet SBCs to Support Peering and IP Interconnects

September 14, 2011 - 12:21 PM - Session delivery networks provider Acme Packet has announced that Spanish telecommunications and data transmission carrier Jazztel has deployed Acme Packet Net-Net 4500 session border controllers (SBCs) to host IP PBX services for business customers and provide international wholesale peering services and in-country IP interconnects. [ Read More ]

Virtual PBX Announces Plans to Speak About IP-Based Communications Systems

September 12, 2011 - 11:01 AM - Right now, the largest communications and technology conference of the year is currently taking place. ITEXPO West 2011 is being held from September 13-15, 2011, in the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. [ Read More ]

Managing the Changes in the Telecom Market: ITEXPO West Interview

September 12, 2011 - 10:45 AM - The enterprise communications market is one of the fastest moving industries in technology, and will be a major focus at ITEXPO West 2011, which is set to kick off tomorrow, Sept. 13 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

September 10, 2011 - 7:20 AM - Welcome to Friday, readers! Hope everyone is experiencing a house with electricity and all systems are a go after Irene. It's time to take a look at what's happened in the IP PBX industry this week. [ Read More ]

Sangoma - No Longer Just a Board Company

September 9, 2011 - 3:18 PM - Technology and telecommunications markets have evolved over the last year and in anticipation of the ITEXPO West event in Austin next week, TMC CEO Rich Tehrani wanted to gain insight from market leaders. As a result, he sat down with one of these leaders, Jeff Dworkin, director of Marketing for Sangoma Technologies. Their entire conversation is provided below. [ Read More ]

Pardot Selects Cbeyond's Cloud PBX Solution

August 31, 2011 - 4:45 PM - After Atlanta-based Hannon Hill founded Pardot in 2006 - an innovative provider of on-demand marketing automation software -the company quickly turned to Cbeyond to manage its growing IT and communications needs. Cbeyond Cloud Services unleashes the power of business-grade hosted solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The company delivers enhanced productivity, flexibility and always-on availability - without the costs, constraints and risks of fixed IT infrastructure. [ Read More ]

Cbeyond Helps Atlanta's Pardot Manage IT and Communication Needs

August 31, 2011 - 11:55 AM - Cbeyond, a provider of IT and communications services, claimed that its Cloud PBX solution is helping Atlanta-based on-demand marketing automation software provider Pardot to manage the rising IT and communication needs. [ Read More ]

Star2Star Strengthens StarBox Product Line with the Introduction of Higher-Capacity IP PBX

August 30, 2011 - 3:13 PM - The provider of enterprise class Internet phone solutions, Star2Star Communications, recently announced the release of the high-capacity IP PBX, called StarBox 5500 IP PBX. [ Read More ]

WUN Systems Announces Cutting-Edge Hosted Business VoIP for Business Centers and Executive Suites

August 30, 2011 - 2:35 PM - WUN Systems has introduced cutting edge hosted business VoIP for business centers and executive suites. Company officials said that WUN voice is a cloud-based Internet appliance that combines routing, traffic and network management, Wi-Fi, and of course VoIP. [ Read More ]

Star2Star Expands StarBox Line-Up of IP PBX Phones with StarBox 5500

August 29, 2011 - 2:21 PM - Star2Star Communications, Sarasota, Florida-based provider of business-focused Internet telephone systems and service, announced the launch of StarBox 5500 IP PBX that can connect up to 500 extensions with up to 100 simultaneous voice conversations. [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week In Review

August 27, 2011 - 7:15 AM - It's hard to believe it's Friday already. Many are breathing a sigh of relief for the week's end while many are preparing for the inclement weather that is Hurricane Irene. Here at TMCnet, it's all about the week in IP PBX news. Let's see what's been happening in IP PBX. [ Read More ]

ViaSat to Supply VoIP Solutions to Argentina's Cable Operator

August 26, 2011 - 10:10 AM - U.S. networking products vendor ViaSat Inc. has wrapped up a deal to supply Edge Access VoIP systems to Argentina's cable operator Grupo TVSA, which is gearing up to offer triple play service. [ Read More ]

netTALK VoIP Available at TigerDirect and CompUSA Stores

August 26, 2011 - 8:58 AM - netTALK DUO VoIP telephone adapter and service is available for purchase at all 33 CompUSA stores in six states and Puerto Rico, and all six TigerDirect stores in Canada. [ Read More ]

IP-PBX Leader Sangoma Revamps NetBorder SS7 Media Gateway

August 25, 2011 - 3:57 PM - Sangoma's newest version of its NetBorder SS7 Media Gateway, released today, has been augmented to make installation and configuration with a Web-based GUI drastically easier for users. [ Read More ]

Vocalocity and Aptela Create-Growing Hosted Communications Provider

August 25, 2011 - 10:54 AM - To enable users an effective way to support mobile consumers of RESTful web services, Vocalocity, the cloud-based phone service for small business has merged with hosted communications provider Aptela. [ Read More ]

Cetis IP Phones Now Interoperable with Matrix IP-PBXs

August 23, 2011 - 6:34 PM - Teledex and TeleMatrix IP Phones from Cetis are now interoperable with Matrix Comsec's range of hospitality IP-PBXs. Hoteliers will be offered more user terminal alternatives by Matrix with this segment specific interoperability initiative. The company's presence in hotel telephony solution market will be also strengthened. An announcement in this regard has been made by the top company in Telecom and Security solutions for modern businesses and enterprises, Matrix Comsec. [ Read More ]

TMCnet's IP PBX Week in Review

August 20, 2011 - 7:39 AM - It's been a busy week in the IP PBX sector on TMCnet. Let's take a gander at this week's top headlines over at the IP PBX community. [ Read More ]

Convergia Adds New IP PBX Office Systems from Avaya

August 19, 2011 - 4:44 PM - Convergia, an and international voice and data service provider, has added new IP PBX office phone services and systems from Avaya. "Convergia's IP PBX solutions from Avaya enable smaller and medium sized businesses to enjoy all the advantages of unified communications traditionally used by large corporations," said Alejandro Bitar, president of Convergia, in a statement. [ Read More ]

Utilizing Technology Services for Business and School District Communications Efforts

August 18, 2011 - 11:30 AM - Although the nation's economy is slowly improving, businesses and school districts across the U.S. are continuing to look for the best ways to reduce costs while increasing operational efficiencies. Companies and schools often look first for improvements to their information technology systems, and leverage technology to build a stronger bottom line. [ Read More ]

My Social Income Launches New User-Friendly Web Site

August 18, 2011 - 10:40 AM - My Social Income Inc., a VoIP service provider, announced the launch of its new Web site following four rigorous months of development and programming. [ Read More ]

My Social Income Launches New User-Friendly Web Site

August 18, 2011 - 10:36 AM - My Social Income Inc., a VoIP service provider, announced the launch of its new Web site following four rigorous months of development and programming. [ Read More ]

Systems Like Asterisk Open the Doors for Other IP-PBX Uses

August 17, 2011 - 7:52 AM - In order to provide the customer with a complete solution, businesses are deploying solutions like Asterisk. This form of an open-source IP-PBX system can use other forms of SIP-based communications to access networks for connectivity. In an effort to assimilate with the existing system, users and providers are looking for particular elements to compare solutions. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

August 13, 2011 - 7:10 AM - From analog fax integration for unified messaging with Sangoma's BRI IP PBX to ATCOM's installation of Mitel 3300 Voice over Internet Protocol communications system for Latino Community Credit Union, this week's IP PBX headlines were abundant with examples of advancement in this developing technology. [ Read More ]

New MagicJack Products to Jack up Revenues for VocalTec

August 12, 2011 - 11:08 AM - The addition of another blockbuster to magicJack VocalTec's line of VoIP products is expected to increase the company's customer base tremendously. The company claims that the revolutionary nature of the new products augurs well for the future. [ Read More ]

ATCOM Business Technology Solutions Installs New Mitel 3300 VoIP Communications System For Latino Community Credit Union

August 12, 2011 - 10:42 AM - President and CEO of ATCOM Business Technology Solutions David Finch, has announced that the company has completed installing a new Mitel 3300 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications system for Latino Community Credit Union (LCCU). Leveraging the Mitel 3300 VoIP communications system, LCCU which is headquartered in Durham, will now be able to link up with nine of its other branches located across North Carolina. [ Read More ]

Integra Telecom Earns SIP Trunking Interoperability Certification from Panasonic

August 12, 2011 - 8:16 AM - Integra has announced that the company has earned Panasonic's Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunking Interoperability certification with the KX-NCP500/1000 and KX-TDE 100/200/600 business phone systems. [ Read More ]

Analog Fax Integration for Unified Messaging Offered With Sangoma BRI IP PBX

August 11, 2011 - 10:04 AM - Does being able to integrate fax onto your BRI IP PBX phone system for unified messaging, using only one interface card, sound good to you? How about also being able to connect up to 4 ports of BRI plus 2 ports of Analog FXO or FXS and get common synchronous clocking for all channels for guaranteed fax support and unified messaging? Oh, and with telco-grade hardware echo cancellation for good measure? [ Read More ]

Epygi Technologies Announces QX1000 IP PBX

August 9, 2011 - 3:43 PM - Epygi Technologies, Ltd., a worldwide provider of award-winning IP PBXs, gateways and conference servers, has recently introduced the QX1000 pure SIP enterprise IP PBX. [ Read More ]

Zoltes Announces its Voice, Fax and Data Modem Traffic Generator

August 8, 2011 - 10:06 AM - Zoltes recently announced the availability of its advanced voice, super G3 V.34 fax and data modem traffic generator for the general public. It provides testing solutions for Data Centers, Cloud Computing, Voice and Video Technologies. These solutions are intended for Telephony Equipment manufacturers (TEM), Network Equipment Manufacturers (NEM), and Telephony Service Providers (TSP). [ Read More ]

Tpad Focuses on SIP Gateways to Help U.K. Companies Grow

August 5, 2011 - 4:52 PM - Tpad, a leading business telephone system provider specializing in VoIP telephony, expects to deliver the most advanced communications solutions for its clients in the most cost-effective manner possible by focusing on SIP Gateway Solutions, according to company officials. The focus on SIP gateways is in keeping with Tpad's commitment to help companies "Grow tall while spending small." [ Read More ]

Newport City Homes Deploys Microsoft UC Using Aspect Unified IP Platform

August 5, 2011 - 4:13 PM - Aspect, a provider of customer contact solutions, announced that Newport City Homes (NCH), a UK-based not-for-profit Registered Social Landlord, has extended its Microsoft-based unified communications deployment leveraging Aspect Unified IP. [ Read More ]

TelcoDepot.com Offers New Discount Phone System Pricing for Environmental Charities

August 5, 2011 - 4:08 PM - Telco Depot, a supplier of quality business telephone systems, business VoIP service, VoIP phones, phone headset equipment, video surveillance systems, voice and data cabling solutions, conference phone solutions and Microsoft Response Point Systems has offered discount phone system pricing for Environmental Charities. [ Read More ]

Brunel University Extends Telephony with Tiger Communications

August 5, 2011 - 4:05 PM - Tiger Communications, a provider of call management solutions, announced that its successful installation at the Brunel University has reached its 6th year, supported in part by the active participation of the Telecommunication management team within the Tiger User Group. [ Read More ]

Zultys Receives Accolades in the UC and IP PBX Category

August 3, 2011 - 10:42 AM - Zultys, which claims to be the only company to provide an all-in one IP business phone system that integrates voice, data and Zultys' UC mobility, received two awards, in the UC and IP PBX technology categories, from Business Solutions Magazine for Best Channel Product. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

August 1, 2011 - 7:38 AM - From Smoothstone's MaxxConnect IP trunking services being certified for compatibility with ShoreTel IP PBX systems to the release of Twilio's VoIP developer toolkit for millions of web and mobile applications, last week's edition of TMCnet's "IP PBX Week in Review" brings numerous encouraging announcements in the IP PBX arena. [ Read More ]

Jazinga's Unity 2000 IP PBX Integrated with MegaPath's SIP Trunking Service

July 29, 2011 - 10:41 AM - Small business phone system manufacturer Jazinga has announced the completion of comprehensive testing and certification between its Unity 2000 IP PBX and MegaPath's Integrated Voice SIP trunking service. [ Read More ]

Smoothstone's MaxxConnect IP Trunking Tested Compatible with ShoreTel IP PBX Systems

July 28, 2011 - 12:13 PM - Smoothstone IP Communications, a provider of cloud-based communications for enterprises, announced that its MaxxConnect IP trunking services are certified to be compatible with IP telephony systems from ShoreTel. [ Read More ]

Askozia Bundles Humbug Fraud Prevention Technology into Its Asterisk-Based PBX

July 27, 2011 - 2:51 PM - Humbug Telecom Labs announced that its Humbug fraud detection, prevention and analytics tools are bundled into the Asterisk-based PBX solution of Askozia PBX, a provider of intuitive telephone systems for businesses. [ Read More ]

Sangoma Celebrates Top Distributors at Inaugural Partner Summit

July 27, 2011 - 11:53 AM - Sangoma Technologies, a provider of hardware and software components in the IP telephony space, celebrated the advent of its new fiscal year by bringing together its top global distributors for its inaugural Partner Summit. The event, which wrapped up last week in Toronto, included more than 20 of the telecom and datacom equipment maker's most successful partners. [ Read More ]

Twilio Introduces VoIP Developer Toolkit for Millions of Web and Mobile Applications

July 27, 2011 - 10:42 AM - The cloud computing is based on multitenant utility and computing voice and data communications applications and services has no fixed cost. Twilio, a provider of pay-as-you-go cloud communications services, has released Twilio Client, a software toolkit for web, iOS, and Android development. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

July 23, 2011 - 8:00 AM - This week's edition of TMCnet's "IP PBX Week in Review" delivers a number of instigating announcements in the IP PBX arena. [ Read More ]

Kerio Releases Kerio Operator 1.1 for Small Businesses

July 22, 2011 - 3:25 PM - Small businesses now have an option to control telephony costs and also have advanced features, and security capabilities that are essential for business communications with Kerio Technologies newly released IP PBX (VoIP) solution. [ Read More ]

Westell's eSmartES Managed Ethernet Switch Part of Olsson CPR Power Solution

July 21, 2011 - 11:27 AM - Westell Technologies, Inc. announced that its eSmartES ES8100 series of Managed Ethernet Switches will be included in Olsson Associates' patent-pending CPR Central Power Solution. Westell is a provider of broadband networking products outside plant telecommunications equipment and conferencing services. [ Read More ]

Virtual PBX Wins TMC's 2010 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award

July 21, 2011 - 9:10 AM - Virtual PBX announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named Virtual PBX Complete as a recipient of a 2010 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award. A turnkey hosted IP-PBX business-class phone system designed for small- and mid-size businesses, VirtualPBX Complete offers everything a business needs to provide professional phone support for customers, prospects and employees, company officials said. [ Read More ]

Finley Engineering Appoints Greg Johnson as Manager of IP Services

July 21, 2011 - 8:48 AM - Finley Engineering, a provider of end-to-end consulting engineering services in the fields of telecom and electric power transmission and distribution, announced it has set IP communications practice in response to the evolving demands of the communications and energy sectors. [ Read More ]

Kerio Unveils Latest IP PBX Phone System for Small Businesses

July 20, 2011 - 12:48 PM - Kerio Technologies is helping small businesses cut telephony costs and improve efficiency. The company recently announced the new version of its IP PBX (VoIP) solution that helps small businesses deploy affordable communications system replacing expensive traditional PBX phone systems. [ Read More ]

CounterPath Builds Service around X-Lite Softphone

July 18, 2011 - 6:29 PM - CounterPath, which is probably best known for its free X-Lite softphone, is readying to launch a service around that product, Todd Carothers, senior vice president of marketing, told TMC during our open house being held today in San Jose. [ Read More ]

Warwick Announces Acquisition of Alteva to Significantly Strengthen CLEC/Cloud Business

July 18, 2011 - 5:47 PM - Warwick Valley Telephone Company, a telecommunications company operating in southern Orange County, New York and portions of central New York and northwestern New Jersey has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Alteva, LLC, a cloud-based Unified Communications (UC) solutions provider and North America's enterprise hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider. The deal is made for cash and stock with a combined value of approximat… [ Read More ]

Shamrock Invests 7 Million Dollars in Accel Telecom

July 18, 2011 - 3:25 PM - Shamrock Israel Fund, the investment arm of the Disney Family in Israel, has invested 7 million dollars in Accel Telecom, a company dealing in the development, import and distribution of advanced telecom and technology based products oriented for all of the landline and wireless communication networks and office automation. [ Read More ]

Are Telcos Still Making Money?

July 18, 2011 - 10:48 AM - You would be hard pressed to find a single quarter in any recent year when the likes of AT&T and Verizon Communications did not show steady revenue growth and relatively stable earnings, with the ability to pay dividends. That isn't to say all providers are in the same condition. From time to time, many providers have faced some distress [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

July 18, 2011 - 8:53 AM - This week's edition of TMCnet's "IP PBX Week in Review" brings several new developments in the IP PBX arena. From Melbourne, Australia based telephony and data provider Vixtel introducing a PBX-in-a-Box product to ZTelco Technologies partnering with Enteracloud Solutions to introduce free sandbox hosting program for VoIP application developers, there are many interesting things happening in this world. [ Read More ]

Verizon's Union Negotiations are Yet Another Signal of the PSTN's Demise

July 13, 2011 - 3:48 PM - Verizon's hard line on negotiating union contracts is yet another indication that the TDM networks over which 96 percent of U.S. businesses rely are no longer being supported at the levels they once were by incumbent telephone companies, says Stephen Canton, CEO of iCore Networks and a former Bell Atlantic employee. Of course, it's also a clear indication that service providers like Verizon are putting investment in the PSTN and placing their bets on wireless and other IP technologies. [ Read More ]

Vixtel Intros IP-based PBX Phone System

July 8, 2011 - 2:54 PM - Melbourne-based telephony and data provider Vixtel has introduced its PBX-in-a-Box product, calling it a "unique" IP-based PBX phone system. [ Read More ]

NextUC Unveils Free Beta Trial of the Hosted IP PBX Service

July 7, 2011 - 3:39 PM - Offering an integrated enterprise telephony and unified messaging solution to the study customers, NextUC has unveiled a limited time free beta trial of the hosted IP PBX service based on Microsoft Lync Server 2010. [ Read More ]

CTI Group Releases the Latest Version of Its Call Accounting Solution for Enterprises

July 7, 2011 - 8:57 AM - CTI Group (Holdings), a provider of telecom solutions for fixed, mobile and converged communications, announced the release of Proteus 7 SP1, an upgrade to its scalable hosted or premised-based call accounting solution for mobile, VoIP and PBX telephony systems. [ Read More ]

ZTelco Partners With Enteracloud Solutions to Provide Free VOIP Hosting and Hosted IP PBX for Developers

July 6, 2011 - 9:14 AM - ZTelco Technologies, a provider of open-source communications software and Hosted IP PBX and VOIP hosting services, joined hands with Enteracloud Solutions to introduce a free sandbox hosting program for VOIP application developers. The new sandbox program has been developed to enable developers to alternatively gain from the experience of using the next-generation VoIP technologies and hosted IVR scenarios and to provide critical feedback on the new free sandbox hosting program. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

July 5, 2011 - 9:15 AM - From testing compliance with Avaya communication server to Junction Networks' OnSIP hosted PBX service on Google Maps, this week's edition of TMCnet's "IP PBX Week in Review" brings several new developments in the IP PBX space. [ Read More ]

2011 TMC Labs Innovation Award for Virtual PBX

June 30, 2011 - 3:44 PM - Virtual PBX Complete has been named as the winner of the 2011 TMC Labs Innovation Award. The awards have been presented by TMC's publication, INTERNET TELEPHONY. An announcement in this regard has been made by the inventor and top supplier of hosted business phone services, Virtual PBX. [ Read More ]

Voalte Brings Some of First VoIP Technology to Healthcare Facilities

June 28, 2011 - 6:37 PM - You press the call button. Your IV port tubing is all tangled up with the phone wires. But your nurse can''t reach the doctor about increasing your medication. And the doctor can''t get through to the nurse because he''s holding on the line, waiting for lab results. With the adoption of mobile technology growing in health care, these kinds of situations may never occur again. [ Read More ]

Cassidian Communications VESTA CS is now 'Avaya Compliant'

June 28, 2011 - 5:13 PM - Cassidian Communications has announced that the company's VESTA CS 2.2 service pack (SP) 5 call processing solution is now rated compliant with Avaya Communication Server 1000 and Avaya Aura Contact Center solutions. [ Read More ]

Ztelco in Pact with Computer Support of San Diego for Hosted VoIP and Hosted PBX

June 28, 2011 - 3:30 PM - Ztelco, a provider of business telephone solutions based on open source technologies, and Computer Support of San Diego, a provider of IT support and solutions for small and medium businesses, announced their alliance to offer customers a choice for their hosted VoIP and hosted PBX solutions. [ Read More ]

OnSIP Shows Platform Agility with Live Call Map

June 28, 2011 - 2:23 PM - Junction Networks, provided or OnSIP hosted PBX service, on June 28 announced the addition to its website of an engaging demo of its OnSIP 's versatility. It shows live OnSIP service calls as they are made and terminated on Google Maps. Made possible by an integration of the real time OnSIP data and the Google Maps API, what you see is that each time an OnSIP call is made or received, a pin is dropped on the live call map, openly displaying call volume peak and trend information. [ Read More ]

Xorcom and Lantone Systems Form Strategic Partnership

June 27, 2011 - 9:25 AM - Leading designer and manufacturer of Asterisk open source software based business telephony solutions Xorcom recently appointed Lantone Systems as its distributor in Singapore. Singapore based Lantone Systems specializes in VoIP infrastructure and supplying telephony products such as Digium, Dialogic, Polycom, CISCO, Linksys, etc. and also has a global presence. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

June 25, 2011 - 6:00 AM - From RingCentral's cloud based phone system to Unimax Systems' newest unified voice administration product, this week's edition of TMCnet's "IP PBX Week in Review" brings several interesting new developments in the IP PBX space. [ Read More ]

Smoothstone Announes the Launch of AMP

June 24, 2011 - 11:10 AM - Allowing companies to exchange information and work together effectively in a secure, scalable and manageable environment, Smoothstone IP Communications has launched Awareness Messaging and Presence (AMP), a multi-channel (voice, chat and collaboration) platform. [ Read More ]

Businesses Worldwide Get Affordable, Upgraded Opportunities from Taridium's ipbx 2.3 Enterprise VoIP PBX Phone System

June 24, 2011 - 10:39 AM - Taridium has announced the updated Taridium ipbx 2.3 Enterprise VoIP PBX Phone System, with sophisticated and improved features to optimize the management of communication. This is a new opportunity in addition to their continued solutions, for businesses to save on cost in the magnitude of thousands of call charge dollars. At the same time, businesses can improve their communication standards through the system interconnects provided by Taridium. [ Read More ]

DCI Now Carrying VTech Hotel Phones

June 23, 2011 - 8:57 AM - Design Communications Inc. (DCI), a telephony provider for hotels and hospitality applications nationwide, has selected VTech Hospitality to be its newest strategic supplier of hotel phones. [ Read More ]

Rogers Selects RingCentral to Offer Cloud-Based Phone System Solution

June 22, 2011 - 4:51 PM - To modernize telecommunications infrastructures and add interactive communications to business processes, Rogers Communications has selected RingCentral to provide a cloud business phone system solution for Rogers' small business customers in Canada. [ Read More ]

Taridium Announces Taridium ipbx 2.3 Enterprise VoIP PBX Phone System

June 22, 2011 - 2:48 PM - Taridium, a provider of open standards enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions, announced an updated Taridium ipbx 2.3 Enterprise VoIP PBX Phone System, with new and sophisticated features designed to optimize communication management. The new phone system allows business owners to save thousands of dollars in call charges while improving communication efficiencies via system interconnects, company officials said. [ Read More ]

Unimax Announces New Version of Its Unified Voice Administration Product

June 22, 2011 - 11:48 AM - Unimax Systems, a provider of telecom self-service and automated administration software, announced the introduction of a new version of 2nd Nature, its unified voice administration product. [ Read More ]

CallTower Starts New Website for Its Lync Based Hosted IP PBX Product

June 22, 2011 - 10:56 AM - CallTower, a provider of enterprise-class Unified Communications-as-a-Service solution, announced that it has launched a website for its NextUC, a Microsoft Lync based hosted IP PBX product. [ Read More ]

Xorcom Appoints Lantone Systems as Distributor in Singapore

June 21, 2011 - 11:28 AM - Xorcom, a manufacturer of business telephony interfaces and appliances based on Asterisk open source software, announced Lantone Systems has joined as its distributor in Singapore. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

June 18, 2011 - 1:06 PM - TMCnet reported that FiftyFlowers.com adopted Virtual PBX system to streamline business operations, optimize resources, and keep its employees connected. As per the report, the hosted PBX phone service provides the business with a professional, fully automated call answering and routing solution instantly. According to FiftyFlowers.com, the expanding business prompted the company to migrate to VoIP solution first and then to opted to deploy the virtual PBX system in February. [ Read More ]

New Aptela Desktop Application Unveiled

June 15, 2011 - 10:59 AM - With an objective to provide an easy-to-use desktop tool for small businesses, Aptela, a Herndon, Virginia-based provider of business-class phone services to small businesses and mobile workers, announced the addition of a new Unified Communications (UC) tool, called the Aptela Desktop Application, to its cloud-based calling platform. [ Read More ]

FiftyFlowers.com Migrates to Virtual PBX to Optimize Operations and Resources

June 15, 2011 - 10:37 AM - FiftyFlowers.com has chosen Virtual PBX's Virtual PBX Complete system to help it streamline business operations, optimize its resources, and keep its employees connected. The hosted PBX phone service provides businesses with a professional, fully automated call answering and routing solution instantly. [ Read More ]

LG-Ericsson Offers a One Stop Shop for Data and Voice

June 15, 2011 - 9:30 AM - The idea of leveraging a solution within the small- to medium-sized business (SMB) that can leverage both voice and data is a powerful proposition. For those SMBs looking for just this capability, LG-Ericsson is making it happen. [ Read More ]

Wholesale VoIP DID Offering to Service Providers Expanded By VoIP Innovations

June 14, 2011 - 6:49 AM - The VoIP DID footprint by North America's leading carrier of wholesale VoIP carriers, VoIP Innovations, has now expanded. More than 500,000 DIDs available in stock and about 8,500 plus rate centers are a part of this expansion. [ Read More ]

IPsmarx Completes 10 Years in the VoIP Industry

June 13, 2011 - 12:53 PM - IPsmarx Technology, a VoIP solution provider, recently completed ten years in the industry. In celebration, the company stated it would like to thank all their clients and staff for their success. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week In Review

June 12, 2011 - 6:12 AM - This week TMC's Raju Shanbhag reported that Swiss-based u-blox entered into a partnership with Intrinsyc Software International for RapidRIL telephony software, citing u-blox officials. [ Read More ]

Nova Incepta Adds Two New Consultants to Further Increase its Carrier Network and VoIP Expertise

June 10, 2011 - 8:08 AM - Nova Incepta's growing team of associate consultants gets two new members from the telecom operator sector. The company's expertise in providing advice to telecom operators on their options for convergence and networking has thereby been strengthened. [ Read More ]

iCore's VoPI Solution Enhances McKissack & McKissack's Business Performance

June 9, 2011 - 4:44 PM - McKissack & McKissack, one of the DC region's leading architecture, engineering and construction management firms, used iCore Networks' hosted managed VoPI service and saw its performance improve greatly, iCore has stated. [ Read More ]

u-blox and Intrinsyc Team Up for RapidRIL telephony Software

June 9, 2011 - 4:00 PM - Swiss-based u-blox has entered into a partnership with Intrinsyc Software International for RapidRIL telephony software, u-blox has announced. [ Read More ]

NovoLogic Implements Cbeyond Cloud PBX Solution to Boost Productivity

June 9, 2011 - 3:40 PM - Cbeyond, a provider of IT and communications services to small businesses, announced that NovoLogic recently moved its phone system to Cbeyond Cloud Services' Cloud PBX solution to save money and boost productivity. [ Read More ]

Discovering the Right Deployment for Your Voice and Media Applications

June 7, 2011 - 4:16 PM - Enterprises are leveraging both voice and media applications to streamline their processes and communicate effectively. At the same time, these enterprises need to know the right platforms for their environments and cultures. [ Read More ]

CNP Offers Cutting Edge Shore Tel Mobility Solution on Various PBX Platforms

June 7, 2011 - 8:48 AM - CNP Technologies, a premier provider of Unified Communications (UC) and an industry-leading ShoreTel Reseller, has become the first ShoreTel Mobility certified partner in North and South Carolina. [ Read More ]

TMCnet IP PBX Week in Review

June 3, 2011 - 3:28 PM - It was a busy week in the IP PBX sector. Here are some of the major stories from TMCnet. [ Read More ]

Automobile Companies Adopt ShoreTel's Transformative IP-based Communications Solutions

June 2, 2011 - 9:25 AM - ShoreTel has announced that an increasing number of organizations in the automobile industry are turning to ShoreTel for transformative IP-based communications solutions. [ Read More ]

Kerio Enables SMBs to Communicate, Collaborate Securely Over Internet

June 1, 2011 - 6:37 PM - For over a decade, Kerio Technologies has been helping businesses connect, communicate and collaborate securely over the Internet. While the initial focus was to serve the needs of large enterprises, the rapid rise of small and medium businesses (SMBs) is forcing the company to downsize products in order to meet the information sharing requirements of SMBs. To see how Kerio has been tailoring its Internet products to tap the growing SMBs, TMC's CEO Rich Tehrani recently interviewed Kerio's vi… [ Read More ]

How to Deploy Your Voice Applications

May 25, 2011 - 12:26 PM - Voice and media applications are gaining in importance for the enterprise, which is also increasing the focus on determining the right platform. There is still a debate regarding the "best" way to develop and deploy applications, on an on-premises IP PBX, via a hosted solution, or by leveraging the growing cloud movement. [ Read More ]

Aianna Introduces More Complete Line of Services, including IP PBX

May 25, 2011 - 12:26 PM - Aianna, a company that focuses on providing partners in the field of telecommunications with a business model to manage their businesses easily, efficiently and profitably, recently added a more complete line of services for its retail customers. The additions include direct inward dialing (DID), call redirection, provisioning and IP PBX, among other things. [ Read More ]

IP PBX Completes UCC Suite from Kerio

May 25, 2011 - 12:23 PM - Kerio Operator is a SIP-based IP PBX built on Asterisk, following the fundamental principles of delivering a quality communications platform that is, most importantly, easy to install and use, according to Dusan Vitek, vice president, Worldwide Marketing, at Kerio. [ Read More ]

NEC IP-PBX Equipment with Verizon IP Trunking Offer Numerous Benefits for Enterprise

May 25, 2011 - 12:18 PM - NEC's IP-PBX equipment and Verizon's IP Trunking network features and enterprise reporting tools, companies can now easily manage their networks and control operating costs with centralized and decentralized designs. [ Read More ]

Century 21 in Ottawa Unveils Custom Netcelerate Solution

May 25, 2011 - 12:12 PM - Add Century 21 in Ottawa to the list of locations that have added Netcelerate's customized Hosted PBX telephony solution to their arsenal. [ Read More ]

Telanetix Launches Phone Solution for Small Businesses

May 25, 2011 - 11:49 AM - Telanetix, a communications solutions provider offering next generation voice services and solutions to the business market, has introduced the next generation of its Digital Phone System (DPS) Solution. [ Read More ]

Digium Switchvox Solution Enables SMBs to Save on Total Cost of Ownership

March 2, 2011 - 7:49 AM - Digium, known as the Asterisk Company, recently conducted a total cost of ownership (TCO) study that compares both the initial investment costs and total, five-year costs of its Switchvox unified communications (UC) solution to competitive IP PBX products [ Read More ]

Positron Expands Product Offering to Serve Medium Sized Enterprise Market

February 25, 2011 - 8:55 AM - As a global innovator of telephony and VoIP networking equipment catering to the enterprise and SOHO market, Positron Telecommunications Systems has expanded their product offering by introducing a new product for the medium sized enterprise market, the G-1000 Office PBX, which can scale up to 300 extensions. G-1000 Office PBX capabilities include integrated IP-PBX, call recording, firewall and unified messaging. [ Read More ]

Media5 Corporation Introduces the Mediatrix iPBX

February 23, 2011 - 12:21 PM - Media5 Corporation, a developer of advanced Communications over IP products & solutions, announced it has launched the Mediatrix iPBX Series. [ Read More ]

Floreat Announces Launch Of FloVFoIP Integrating VoIP And FoIP

February 7, 2011 - 8:55 AM - Floreat, Inc., a leading provider of multimedia services and products to the embedded market and telecom industry, has announced the launch of FloVFoIP suite with associated product engineering services featuring reduced time to market and other quality enhancements which are set to lower manufacturing costs by more than 50 percent compared to other solutions. FloVFoIP, is a comprehensive software which integrates host and embedded Voice over IP (VoIP) with Fax over Internet Protocol (FoIP) solu… [ Read More ]

US Phone Selects Telastic Fully-Managed Hosted VoIP Product

February 3, 2011 - 2:09 PM - US Phone, a next-generation communications provider based in California and serving customers worldwide through offices in Brazil and Columbia, has announced it has selected Telastic fully-managed hosted VoIP product from Pac-West to expand service offerings. [ Read More ]

Intuittech Sdn. Bhd. Launches Hayibo!, Softphone Application for Business Users

February 2, 2011 - 2:08 PM - Intuittech Sdn. Bhd., 2009 Digium Innovation award-winner, provider of open-source based IP solutions, today announced the launch of Hayibo!, the first SIP Softphone application specifically written for business users. [ Read More ]

Digium Customers Provided with Easy Access to Ditech Voice Quality Assurance Algorithms

February 2, 2011 - 11:47 AM - Ditech Networks brings more good news at the start of ITEXPO East; it has entered into a marketing partnership with Digium Inc., creator and primary sponsor of the highly successful Asterisk telephony project, making Ditech's Voice Quality Assurance (VQA) algorithms available to the Asterisk developer community. The algorithms were available to the millions of users of the Asterisk Open Source Telephony Project back in October of 2010, but with the new partnership, Asterisk developers can access… [ Read More ]

Intuittech Sdn Bhd's Nagmon Appliance Improves Asterisk System Performance with Alert Function

February 2, 2011 - 10:41 AM - Intuittech Sdn Bhd, a provider of complete PBX software solutions for SMBs and enterprises and 2009 Digium Innovation award-winner, has launched Nagmon Appliance for Asterisk, an appliance that monitors the performance of any Asterisk-based system, providing alert functions. [ Read More ]

Global Asterisk Support Center Intuittech Sdn Bhd's Newest Project

February 2, 2011 - 10:06 AM - Intuittech Sdn Bhd is launching Membantu24 (membantu is the Indonesian word for Help / assist / support), the first global Asterisk support center. [ Read More ]

IP-PBX Software Solutions Provider Launches Softphone That Supports Asterisk-based Telephony Features

February 2, 2011 - 9:17 AM - Krahenbuhl proudly supports Asterisk solutions as it introduces Hayibo!, the first SIP Softphone application specifically written for business users. Hayibo! is built to support Asterisk-based telephony features such as Queues and Aux / Pause Codes. It is a secure, standards-based softphone that enables voice and HD (1280 x 720p) video calls. [ Read More ]

Epygi to Feature New IP PBX Products at ITEXPO

February 2, 2011 - 7:13 AM - IP PBX and VoIP Gateway provider Epygi Technologies will be featuring several new products at ITEXPO East 2011, one of which is not yet on the market. [ Read More ]

Allworx Announcing its Bringing Gigabit Switch Functionality to Phones

February 1, 2011 - 6:06 PM - Allworx, by the end of this quarter will make generally available gigabit switch functionality for its 9204 four-button phone. [ Read More ]

TRAI Regulations Now Being Managed with AmeyoXchange

February 1, 2011 - 5:00 PM - Unsolicited Commercial Communications or UCC has been taken very seriously by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India or TRAI. Before making calls, telemarketers in India need to scrub their call lists by compulsorily checking the National Do Not Call registry. Easy compliance to all the regulations for telemarketing processes is now provided by an advanced contact center solution, AmeyoXchange, a press release stated. Outbound call centers can ensure compliance to TRAI Regulations at minimum … [ Read More ]

Terra Telecom Wins Bid to Upgrade the US Headquarters of Global Enterprise Organization

January 31, 2011 - 4:26 PM - EGPI Firecreek, Inc., a subsidiary of Terra Telecom, has been selected by a global manufacturer to replace an outdated digital phone system with a VoIP platform possessing the most advanced IP telephony features and capability to interoperate with their corporate headquarters in Europe and other global sites. [ Read More ]

Media5 Corporation to Showcase VoIP Technology at ITEXPO East

January 27, 2011 - 11:36 AM - Advanced Communications over IP provider, Media5 Corporation, will be showcasing its VoIP access devices and gateways, in addition to introducing its new Mediatrix iPBX products at ITEXPO East 2011 on Feb. 2-4 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. [ Read More ]

Vintalk Disaster Recovery Product Debuts after Months of Beta Testing

January 26, 2011 - 8:22 AM - PBX backup is one of the most important aspects of business continuity planning, and it is often the most overlooked part as well. A PBX system failure means you can't communicate with clients, suppliers or employees. The estimated price you have to pay for this failure can vary between hundreds and thousands of dollars every minute the phone system is down. But with Vintalk, Vinculum Communications officially launching its Disaster Recover product Inc., businesses can get an instant, automatic … [ Read More ]

Fuse Technology Selects Expert Service Providers' Reseller Program

January 25, 2011 - 5:17 PM - Back-end technology for Fused Technology's branded business telecommunications service will be provided by the Expert Service Providers Private Label Telecommunications Reseller Program. [ Read More ]

Terra Telecom Tapped by Large Advertising Firm for IP/PBX Comm Network

January 25, 2011 - 3:20 PM - Officials of Terra Telecom have announced that a coyly-unnamed global advertising agency has given Terra Telecom the contract to manage their IP/PBX communications network. [ Read More ]

Understanding VoIP Peering: Arbinet

January 24, 2011 - 5:10 PM - Looking back to 2010, there is much to learn from technology trends that emerged in the past year. According to Ian Campbell, director of product management & development at Arbinet Corporation, the most significant technology trend of 2010 was Apple's iPad and the growth of the mobile tablet format. [ Read More ]

HostMyCalls Hosted PBX Service Celebrates 10 Years

January 24, 2011 - 9:58 AM - iMS is celebrating 10 years of providing HostMyCalls hosted PBX and VoIP services to the small business market. [ Read More ]

Children of America Deploys Expert Service Providers' Telephony Brokerage Service

January 24, 2011 - 9:32 AM - Children of America, providing services in educational childcare, has adopted the Expert Service Providers to keep its nearly 50 educational centers connected with an advanced network while achieving cost savings to keep student tuition costs low. [ Read More ]

3CX Opens New Office in Switzerland

January 21, 2011 - 4:49 PM - 3CX has announced that it has opened an office in Zug, Switzerland, to meet the customer demands in Switzerland. Thanks to this presence in Switzerland, the company expects to play a key role in the expansion of the company's partner network as well as support Swiss-based users of the highly acclaimed 3CX VoIP Phone System to reach their clientele, partners and suppliers effectively. [ Read More ]

New Office Opened by 3CX in Switzerland

January 20, 2011 - 12:04 PM - In order to meet the customer demands in Switzerland, 3CX has opened an office in Zug, Switzerland. An announcement in this regard has been made by the developer of the 3CX Phone System for Windows, 3CX. [ Read More ]

FAFCO Leverages Investment in Smartphones with AltiGen's MaxMobile

January 20, 2011 - 11:34 AM - In its latest initiative, FAFCO, the oldest and largest solar thermal manufacturer in the United States, has decided to provide complete business phone functionality over a variety of mobile phones by deploying MaxMobile, AltiGen's unified communications application. It enables easy interaction between sales, service and executive teams, anywhere, anytime, removing any communication barriers. [ Read More ]

Xorcom to Present Updated PBX Hardware at ITEXPO East

January 19, 2011 - 4:30 PM - At this year's ITEXPO East PBX phone system manufacturer Xorcom will be revealing some of the feature rich new products it's developed recently. The company announced today that it will use the expo as a platform to show off new versions of its IP-PBX phones and will also be sponsoring a meeting with partners for its worldwide distribution channel on February 2nd and will be hosting a portion of the Reseller Workshop on February 3rd. [ Read More ]

The Era of Sub-Par Branch Office Communications is Ending

January 18, 2011 - 7:55 AM - In most large companies, branch offices act as the local face to customers-a vital role for any business. Yet you'd never know how vital considering the level of investment typically made in branch office telecommunications systems. Back in the era of TDM-based private branch exchanges (PBXs), branch offices were even more neglected than they are today when it came to communications investments. It wasn't unusual for a branch office to be equipped with a small PBX or key-system lacking sophi… [ Read More ]

Telecom Revolution Providing Branch Offices with Sophisticated Communication Tools

January 12, 2011 - 2:18 PM - For large enterprises, the manner in which they communicate internally and with their customer base has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. Companies that used to run all of their communications through TBM-based PBXs are now embracing IP- and cloud-based technologies, which lower their operating costs and provide them with more flexible and scalable solutions. [ Read More ]

Talk Is Cheap, VoIP Talk Cheaper

January 12, 2011 - 12:20 PM - My Social Income, Inc., recently revealed as part of its initiative to bring MSI customers the very best in VoIP calling technologies, it has identified Counterpath Corporation's Bria iPhone App as the perfect pairing to MSI's platform, which will magnify the benefits of the MSI global network for additional user savings and solutions. [ Read More ]

IP Endpoint Introduces the VoIP Indoor Keypad Intercom

January 12, 2011 - 8:47 AM - Cyberdata Corporation, in an attempt to increase its SIP Endpoints for meeting customer requirements, announced the release of its new VoIP indoor keypad intercom system accompanied with a night ringer. The product is available in two versions: wall mountable and flush. [ Read More ]

Momentum Around Asterisk Intensified by Digium in 2010

January 11, 2011 - 2:25 PM - Strong growth in the use of Asterisk and substantial technical advances in the product has marked a successful end of the year for Digium, Inc, Diamond Sponsor of ITEXPO East. Apart from releasing a major upgrade; the use of Asterisk has expanded to 170 countries. Asterisk is open source telephony software created by Digium. The company is also the primary sponsor of this software. [ Read More ]

Smoothstone Joins with Sprint for Enterprise-Class Converged Communications Solutions

January 11, 2011 - 10:15 AM - Smoothstone, a provider of cloud-based enterprise communication applications and services, in association with Sprint, a provider of wireless, wireline and converged solutions, announced the availability of Smoothstone's cloud-based voice solutions combined with mobile integration delivered over the Sprint Global MPLS network to offerflexibility and performance for businesses. [ Read More ]

TranSwitch's Atlanta 2000 gets CaffeineMark score of 7,000

January 5, 2011 - 4:46 PM - According to a recent press release, TranSwitch Corporation, a provider of semiconductor solutions, announced that its Atlanta 2000 processor family achieved a best-in-class performance score compared to competitive solutions-receiving a CaffeineMark score of 7,000, a Java performance level that allows more software applications to run simultaneously on Atlanta 2000-based home gateways, integrated access devices (IADs) and IP-PBXs, while also satisfying the Home Gateway Initiative (HGI) software… [ Read More ]

Vertical Releases New Converged Telephony System

January 5, 2011 - 9:14 AM - Vertical Communications, a provider of next-generation IP-based phone systems and voice applications, has released a converged IP telephony system to meet the needs of multi-site small businesses. [ Read More ]

EsTech Communications Servers Interoperable with nTelos Integrated Trunking for IP-PBX Acquisition

January 4, 2011 - 11:11 AM - Integrated Trunking has an edge over traditional trunking as the former allows for dynamic bandwidth allocation between Internet access, wide area network connectivity and voice with a smaller number of trunks required. A single, reliable and scalable broadband connection is sufficient to allow multiple voice sessions. Undoubtedly, Integrated Trunking is the future for businesses that wish to acquire IP-equipped PBX and key systems. [ Read More ]

Press8's VoIP PBX Customers Offered New iPhone App

January 3, 2011 - 10:58 AM - An iPhone App has been developed by Press8 Telecom. Mobile customers of Press8 Telecom will be able to access their Press8 VoIP PBX while on the road with this iPhone App. Businesses are able to run their phone system over the Internet using VoIP phones with VoIP PBX systems. [ Read More ]

Asterisk: Building for the Future in 2011

January 1, 2011 - 8:00 AM - 2010 was a banner year for Digium, the Asterisk project and the vibrant community that supports its development. Asterisk 1.8 long term support was released with four years of support in October of 2010 and brought with it a substantial number of new features including secure real-time transport protocol support, IPv6 support, calendaring integration, enhanced call logging, and much more. [ Read More ]

DECT Forum Launches CAT-iq Certification Program

December 30, 2010 - 12:24 PM - DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) Forum, an international association of the wireless home and enterprise communication industry, has launched its CAT-iq 2.0 Certification Program. [ Read More ]

Sonus Networks' EVP, COO Guru Pai Leaving

December 30, 2010 - 10:34 AM - Sonus Networks, Inc., an innovator in IP-based network solutions, will be losing an integral member of its company, as its executive vice president and chief operating officer, Guru Pai, has stepped down from his post. [ Read More ]

Terrapin Partners with Pac-West to Bring IP PBX Service to Agents

December 21, 2010 - 2:53 PM - Terrapin Solutions, a company that designs cloud solutions for businesses based on technologies from cloud telephony, cloud computing and managed, revealed that it has partnered with Pac-West Telecomm, a strategic enabler for carriers and service providers, to make the Telastic white-label hosted IP PBX service available to Terrapin's agents. [ Read More ]

Terrapin Solutions Announces IP-PBX Service Partnership with Pac-West Telecom

December 20, 2010 - 3:42 PM - Terrapin Solutions, a cloud services master agency, entered into a partnership with Pac-West Telecomm, a strategic enabler for carriers and service providers, in order to make the Telastic white-label hosted IP/PBX service available to Terrapin's more than 1,400 nationwide agents. [ Read More ]

Portsmouth Partners with Voiplicity Enabling Reduced Telephony Costs

December 20, 2010 - 11:07 AM - To meet the growing demand for reducing telephony costs, Portsmouth Communications partnered with Voiplicity that helps achieve reduced fixed line and call expenditure. The other significant benefit of using hosted IP telephony service is the elimination of high initial capital investment in expensive equipment. [ Read More ]

Aastra's Drolet Confirms MX-ONE Partnership with Graybar

December 20, 2010 - 10:20 AM - At the recent ITEXPO West 2010 in Los Angeles, TMC's Patrick Barnard had the opportunity to interview IP Phone manufacturer, Aastra's Vice President of Sales, Indirect Channels and Carriers, John Drolet. [ Read More ]

8x8's Rees Explains Recent Enhancements, Social Media Integration

December 20, 2010 - 10:11 AM - At the recent IT Expo West in Los Angeles, TMC's Patrick Barnard had a chance to interview 8x8's Vice President of Business and Channel Development, Huw Rees. Barnard noted that 8x8 is offering an upgrade to their Virtual Office Pro 2.0. [ Read More ]

Wingate Frisco Selects XETA Technologies for Advanced IP-PBX Systems

December 15, 2010 - 10:49 AM - XETA's bundled suite of hospitality communications solutions selected by the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel - Frisco, a new-construction hotel in Frisco, Texas and part of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. [ Read More ]

PBX-Change Selects LogiSense for Its VoIP Subscribers

December 14, 2010 - 11:23 AM - Tampa, Fla.-based PBX-Change will deploy LogiSense's comprehensive hosted EngageIP solution to both its retail and wholesale customers. [ Read More ]

TelcoBridges, Xener Systems Complete Joint VoIP Software Interoperability Testing

December 14, 2010 - 10:22 AM - TelcoBridges Inc., a provider of enabling technologies for telecom network convergence, value-added services, and network performance management, successfully completed the interoperability testing between TelcoBridges' Tmedia family of VoIP gateways and Xener Systems' family of Class 4 and Class 5 softswitch solutions. [ Read More ]

IP-PBX: Terra Telecom Expands VoIP Network at Secured Federal Government Facility

December 13, 2010 - 2:01 PM - EGPI Firecreek, Inc., revealed that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Terra Telecom, Inc. was selected to expand a long standing federal government client's VoIP network. With a sign-off in late 2009, the project was recently completed in 2010, adding a new building to the VoIP voice platform and expanding over two-hundred handsets, ultimately bringing the phone count up to over a thousand. [ Read More ]

Businesses Increase Migration to VOIP and IP PBX

December 13, 2010 - 10:13 AM - In the high-tech industry, most of the small and large scale companies want to adopt technologies that could cut their investment cost on business operation. According to research from IT analyst firm, AMI-Partners, growth is forecasted in the VOIP market among small and medium-size businesses. [ Read More ]

Switch to Feature-Loaded and Cost Effective VoIP Predicted for Small Businesses

December 10, 2010 - 11:28 AM - AMI-Partners, the well known research firm, specializing in SMBs, came up with the 2010 VoIP Update which forecast growth in the VoIP market among small and medium businesses (SMBs) with most of the small and medium enterprises seeming to consider that VoIP will become critical component of their business operations in the upcoming years. [ Read More ]

Digium|Asterisk World Makes Triumphant Return to ITEXPO in Miami

December 10, 2010 - 10:26 AM - TMC and Digium, the Asterisk Company, today announced that Digium|Asterisk World is returning to ITEXPO, Feb. 2 to 4, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Asterisk is the world's most widely used open source communications software, and the Digium|Asterisk World event helps the entire Asterisk community learn how to create more flexible and powerful telephony solutions. [ Read More ]

(20)10 Days of Techness: On the Third Day of Techness IT Gave to We: Collaboration & Social Networking

December 8, 2010 - 2:57 PM - Collaboration and social networking took stronger hold within U.S. businesses, and between these businesses and their customers and partners. [ Read More ]

Michigan CAT Implements Own Open Source PBX System, Saves Thousands

December 8, 2010 - 11:09 AM - Each year, a growing number of telecom providers embrace Asterisk and other open source technologies to create cost-effective and flexible telephony solutions. Free open source models enable small developers and growing PBX vendors to compete with some of the larger telecom manufacturers, such as Cisco, ShoreTel and Avaya. [ Read More ]

MBLM Picks Junction Networks OnSIP Hosted PBX Service

December 8, 2010 - 10:57 AM - Junction Networks, a company specializing in business VoIP communications services, announced that the New York-based branding firm MBLM NYC has become the company's 10,000th customer of its hosted VoIP services. [ Read More ]

IP Telephony: Mark Williams Joins EtherSpeak

December 3, 2010 - 3:50 PM - According to a recent press release, Mark Williams, a professional with 15 years of sales management and telecom business operations experience, joined EtherSpeak, a leading US-based IP communications-as-a-service provider, provides industry leading IP voice, fax, video and connectivity solutions. Williams will be taking up the responsibility for indirect Channel development throughout the North American markets, as their Vice President of Channels. [ Read More ]

VoIP Logic Upgrades Class 5 Hosted PBX Infrastructure

December 3, 2010 - 2:18 PM - Currently VoIP Logic has support for SIP and MGCP, and provides Class 5 hosted PBX functionality to address the needs of carriers serving enterprise clients using older generation VoIP phone equipment from Cisco Systems. [ Read More ]

Syn-Apps Releases New Version of VoIP Paging Relay

December 2, 2010 - 8:17 AM - Provider of paging and emergency notification software Syn-Apps has released the next generation of its VoIP Paging Relay. A small network appliance, Paging Relay comes with features such as unicast to multicast conversion. Company officials said it eliminates the need to enable multicast across WAN connections. [ Read More ]

ShoreTel Acquires Agito Networks, Adds Fixed Mobile Convergence

December 2, 2010 - 7:41 AM - Takeaway: Viewing the smartphone as a "game changer" that has caused a major shift in mobile communications, ShoreTel acquired Agito Networks and its fixed mobile convergence (FMC) technology (a transaction that completed on Oct. 19. 2010). ShoreTel now owns the solution and can begin to develop integrations specific to the ShoreTel IP PBX, unlike some competing vendors that rely on a third-party partner for FMC. [ Read More ]

eOn Launches Server-based eConn IP-PBX

December 2, 2010 - 7:33 AM - Takeaway: eOn formally launches the eConn IP-PBX, a scalable server-based telephony platform built on commercial off-the-shelf hardware that utilizes the Linux operating system and industry standard SIP and supports TDM technologies. Telephony software features and applications are based on eOn's established and proven Millennium platform on the market since 1992. The IP Messenger application (developed by Esnatech) adds forward-looking messaging and unified communications functionality such as … [ Read More ]

PBX-Change Decides to Use LogiSense's EngageIP Software for Billing

December 1, 2010 - 12:52 PM - PBX-Change has decided to use LogiSense's EngageIP software for billing its retail and wholesale customers, the companies announced in a statement. EngageIP is a hosted software product that manages customers, their invoices and related operations. [ Read More ]

Think Bright and Look into VoIP PBX Solutions

November 24, 2010 - 2:44 PM - As part of most onboarding processes, phones are acquired, lines are run, and training is provided; however, new people, new phones, and new training can be costly. Professional business VoIP solutions are the alternative answers to costly traditional communications. ThinkBright, a provider of business VoIP solutions, revealed enterprise level VoIP PBX solutions at low-cost, possibly saving businesses hundreds plus dollars a month on phone costs. [ Read More ]

ITCenter Wins 2010 Digium Innovation Award

November 23, 2010 - 1:37 PM - Digium, Inc., the Asterisk Company, announced ITCenter, located in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, as the winner of the 2010 Digium Innovation Award. The announcement was made at AstriCon, the official conference for Asterisk, the world's leading open source IP-PBX, telephony engine and telephony applications toolkit. [ Read More ]

Unimax Launches 2nd Nature 7.1

November 22, 2010 - 11:45 AM - Unimax Systems Corporation, a provider of telecommunications configuration management software and unified voice administration applications, introduced the new version of its 2nd Nature solution. Named 2nd Nature Version 7.1, the new update features a unified voice mail and PBX dashboard called Spotlight, and introduces vector and VDN support for Avaya's Communication Manager. [ Read More ]

Living in the Past

November 18, 2010 - 6:10 PM - As all Americans of a certain age knew, we once had the world's greatest telephone system. It took years to get a telephone installed in France, and then it barely worked. Just ask any Bell System retiree. Whether the rest of the world's telephone systems really were as bad as they were made out to be is a different story. Okay, before the 1970s, France was a particularly bad case… but that was way back in the last century. [ Read More ]

Virtual PBX named by TMC as 2010 INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award Recipient

November 18, 2010 - 8:34 AM - Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) has named Virtual PBX's Open VoIP Peering as a recipient of the 2010 INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award, presented by INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine, according to an announcement made by Virtual PBX, the inventor and leading supplier of hosted business phone services. [ Read More ]

IP-PBX Solutions Provider SynCT Partners with TelcoBridges

November 17, 2010 - 2:20 PM - U.K.-based SynCT Limited, a provider of Contact Center, IP-PBX, Conferencing, and SMS Gateway orientated solutions, partnered with TelcoBridges Inc., a provider of enabling technologies for telecom network convergence, value-added services development, and network performance management, via its Media Gateway Partner Program. [ Read More ]

PAETEC Enhances IP Simple Bundle with 48x Phone System

November 15, 2010 - 12:19 PM - PAETEC Holding, a provider of data, voice, and Internet solutions to business-class customers nationwide, announced enhancements to its IP Simple bundle of IP-based services for small and medium-sized businesses with the addition of PAETEC 48x Phone System. [ Read More ]

3CX Partners with Phonzo for VoIP PBX Solution

November 15, 2010 - 10:28 AM - SMB markets in Norway and Sweden will be provided with a fully integrated VoIP solution due to a strategic partnership between 3CX and Phonzo. 3CX revealed the completion of full interoperability testing with Phonzo. The award-winning 3CX Phone System for Windows are developed by 3CX. Phonzo is a VoIP service provider. [ Read More ]

Integra Telecom Unveils SIP Solutions, a Portfolio of IP-Based Services

November 12, 2010 - 11:13 AM - Integra Telecom, a telecommunications provider for businesses, introduced of SIP Solutions, a robust portfolio of IP-based services that will enhance Integra's voice and data offerings. [ Read More ]

DSCI Named as Polycom Gold Partner

November 11, 2010 - 11:52 AM - DSCI, an Internet telephony service provider in New England, has been named a Gold Partner in Polycom's Choice Partner Program for ITSPs. [ Read More ]

INA Solutions Adds VoIP Products Based on IPsmarx Technology to Portfolio

November 11, 2010 - 10:59 AM - IPsmarx Technology, a provider of VoIP solutions, revealed that Australia based INA Solutions has selected it as the preferred VoIP solution provider. INA will add VoIP solutions based on IPsmarx technology to its product portfolio. [ Read More ]

Virtual PBX Names Execs to New Posts

November 10, 2010 - 8:37 AM - Virtual PBX, a supplier of hosted business phone services, revealed that Lon Baker and Vincent Escamilla will now serve as the company's vice president of product development and director of operations. [ Read More ]

Xorcom Introduces New and Improved Asterisk-based VoIP PBX System for Small Businesses

November 9, 2010 - 5:02 PM - With the widespread adoption of open source software, Asterisk-based solutions have become a staple of the ever-evolving telecommunications space. Businesses of all sizes have recently begun employing these solutions to lower operating costs as well as improve flexibility and reliability. [ Read More ]

Telcentris Introduces Instant-Quote and Contract Creation Tool

November 5, 2010 - 9:07 AM - Telcentris, Inc., introduced a robust instant-quote and contract creation tool, by leveraging sales software platform, MasterStream. [ Read More ]

ABI Research: UC Infrastructure Market Expected to Reach $4.8 Billion by 2015

November 5, 2010 - 8:17 AM - VoIP technologies are part of enterprise communications products and services that include fixed mobile convergence (FMC), contact center, IP/TDM PBX, messaging, and conferencing and collaboration. And, enterprises are ramping up their investments in VoIP technologies, both on customer premises equipment and hosted VoIP, according to new data from ABI Research. [ Read More ]

Cbeyond Acquires Cloud Services Companies

November 4, 2010 - 2:08 PM - IT and communications services provider Cbeyond, Inc., has acquired the assets of privately held MaximumASP and its affiliated companies, as well as the outstanding stock of privately held Aretta Communications. [ Read More ]

UC Infrastructure Market Will Reach $4.8 Billion by 2015: ABI Research

November 3, 2010 - 4:35 PM - VoIP technologies are part of enterprise communications products and services that include fixed mobile convergence (FMC), contact center, IP/TDM PBX, messaging, and conferencing and collaboration. [ Read More ]

PAETEC Network Services Interoperable with Epygi's IP PBXs

November 2, 2010 - 2:41 PM - PAETEC's network services are now certified interoperable with Epygi's entire line of IP PBXs, announced PAETEC Holding Corp., a leading provider of data, voice, and Internet solutions to business-class customers nationwide, and Epygi Technologies, Ltd., a worldwide provider of award-winning IP PBXs, gateways and conference servers supporting small and medium-sized businesses' telephony needs, in a joint statement. [ Read More ]

AstriCon 2010 Speaker: The First Complete Asterisk Hotel Solution

October 27, 2010 - 4:54 PM - Open source has gained much recognition over the last few years and with that, Asterisk has also enjoyed mounting success. In just the last year, Eran Gal, CEO and co-founder of Xorcom, believes that the evolution of the Asterisk market has progressed at a very fast pace. Gal recently participated in a TMCnet interview in anticipation of the upcoming AstriCon event. When asked what influence open source has had on overall communications, Gal noted that it allows relatively small companies to com… [ Read More ]

Astricon 2010 Speaker on Open Source

October 25, 2010 - 4:05 PM - TMC recently conducted an exclusive interview with Joao Santos, North American sales manager for Grandstream Networks. Grandstream Networks, a manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, serves the small-to-medium business and consumer markets with innovative products that lower communication costs, increase security protection, and enhance productivity. [ Read More ]

The Changing Asterisk Market as Per an AstriCon 2010 Speaker

October 25, 2010 - 3:50 PM - A TMC representative recently interviewed Kerry Garrison, vice president of strategy at 888VoipStore, about the constantly evolving Asterisk market: [ Read More ]

Asterisk Has Increased Awareness and Interest in Open Source Telephony: AstriCon Speaker

October 25, 2010 - 2:33 PM - Since the company's inception in 1984, officials said they have been involved in Open Source and have contributed to, supported, and embraced numerous projects. The company's digital and analog cards and VoIP gateways are connectivity enablers for open source telephony and open source data networking platforms and applications. [ Read More ]

AstriCon 2010 Speaker: Leveraging the Asterisk Ecosystem

October 25, 2010 - 12:43 PM - Asterisk was once seen as an obscure system that had little to do with mainstream communications; but that is changing as open source is gaining new momentum. According to Kelvin Chua, chief technology officer for NextIX, Inc., Asterisk is slowly creeping into the mainstream and cutting into Cisco and Avaya territory. Chua recently took part in a TMCnet interview in anticipation of the upcoming AstriCon event. [ Read More ]

Asterisk Solutions Offer Low Costs, Improved Flexibility: AstriCon Presenter

October 25, 2010 - 12:26 PM - The widespread acceptance of Asterisk is primarily due to low costs, improved flexibility and the established reputation of open source products, said Juan Carlos Castaneda, president of Bellvoz, an international telecommunications services provider. TMC CEO Rich Tehrani recently conducted an exclusive interview with Castaneda, whose company offers a range of Asterisk-based telecommunication solutions. During their talk, Castaneda walked Tehrani through the benefits of open source adoption, the … [ Read More ]

AstriCon 2010 Speaker: New Uses and Apps for Asterisk

October 25, 2010 - 11:18 AM - Asterisk is perhaps one of the most exciting technology innovations in recent years, but over the past year it has seen significant change. According to Matt Florell, president of the ViciDial Group, the market has gotten even bigger. Florell recently participated in a TMCnet interview in anticipation of the upcoming AstriCon 2010 event. When asked about the influence of open source on communications in the past 12 months, Florell noted that non-open source companies are noticing the real and gr… [ Read More ]

AstriCon Presenter: Asterisk Allows Software Solution Providers to Compete with 'Big Boys'

October 25, 2010 - 11:10 AM - To learn more about the influence that Asterisk and other open source platforms have had on the communications space over the last few years, TMC CEO Rich Tehrani recently sat down with Dr. Daniel Krahenbuhl, CEO of Intuittech Sdn Bhd, a provider of complete PBX software solutions for SMBs and enterprises. [ Read More ]

AstriCon Speaker Highlights Asterisk Success in Israel

October 21, 2010 - 2:40 PM - With so much movement of technology to the cloud, it stands to reason that telecommunications would follow the same path. Asterisk introduced significant promise to the space and in the last year, according to Nir Simionovich, CEO and Chief Architect of Greenfield Technologies Ltd./Humburg Telecom Labs Ltd., the Israel market has shifted considerably. Simionovich recently participated in a TMCnet interview in anticipation of the upcoming AstriCon 2010 event. In Israel, Asterisk was once the poor… [ Read More ]

NYISC Installs Virtual PBX to Handle Business On the Go

October 21, 2010 - 12:25 PM - The New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC), a conductor of the New York International Wine Awards (NYIWA), recently installed Virtual PBX to assist its on-the-go founders in managing the competition. [ Read More ]

Asterisk 1.8: Major Release Sports 200 New Features

October 21, 2010 - 9:52 AM - Digium today released Asterisk1.8, a major new release of the popular open source telephony platform. According to Digium, it includes more than 200 notable new features.I spoke with Digium's Product Manager, Steve Sokol, to learn more about this important release. [ Read More ]

AstriCon Speaker to Promote Asterisk and Networking with Attendees

October 20, 2010 - 4:19 PM - Asterisk has been one of the most innovative creations to come to telephony in the last few decades, yet like all technologies, it is changing. According to Stefan Wintermeyer, Managing Director for AMOOMA GmbH, Asterisk is changing in that its market share is become much larger and people have started to realize the potential of the technology. [ Read More ]

IP Phone Maker Yealink is Platinum Sponsor of Astricon 2010 Conference

October 19, 2010 - 11:50 AM - With ITEXPO behind us, there are still plenty of events and trade shows for telephony companies to participate in before the year's end. Next up on the agenda for Yealink is Astricon, the official conference for Asterisk, an open source PBX , telephony engine, and telephony applications toolkit. Astricon will be holding its seventh consecutive conference from Oct 26-28 2010 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. [ Read More ]

LG-Ericsson New Hybrid Telephone System Now Available

October 19, 2010 - 9:48 AM - LG-Ericsson USA, a leading voice and data communications solutions provider, recently announced the availability of its latest VoIP solution for small and medium sized businesses, the ipLDK-60 Hybrid Key Telephone System. [ Read More ]

TelCordia Addresses Challenges that CSPs Face

October 15, 2010 - 3:57 PM - Telcordia, a global leader in the development of mobile, broadband and enterprise communications software and services, is capitalizing on its core strength of delivering value to its customers by expanding the role of Adan K. Pope, currently chief strategy officer, to include a new Chief Technology Officer role. [ Read More ]

Study Shows Global Business VoIP Services Set to Reach $20 Billion by 2015

October 15, 2010 - 1:47 PM - The study, as part of Enterprise Communications Research Service, "analyzed key trends in the service provider market in terms of growth, technology evolution, demand patterns by vertical and horizontal industries, and competition." [ Read More ]

KDDI to Partner with Skype for Subscriber Calls

October 15, 2010 - 1:04 PM - KDDI Corp and Skype are now forming a partnership, according to a MarketWatch report. As a result of this partnership, KDDI cell-phone subscribers in Japan will be able to make calls through the Voice over Internet (VoIP) provider. [ Read More ]

Astricon Sponsor Grandstream to be in Attendance at 2010 Conference

October 14, 2010 - 7:59 PM - With ITEXPO behind us, there are still plenty of events and trade shows for telephony companies to participate in before the years end. Next up on the agenda for Grandstream is Astricon, the official conference for Asterisk, an open source PBX, telephony engine, and telephony applications toolkit. Astricon will be holding its seventh consecutive conference from Oct 26-28 2010 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. [ Read More ]

Washington County Department Receives New 911 Call Processing Equipment

October 14, 2010 - 1:38 PM - The Washington County Department of Emergency Services has installed a next-generation 911 call processing solution, VESTA CS, in its emergency call center. [ Read More ]

ITEXPO: UM Labs' Enterprise Sip Controller Version 1.5 Available

October 7, 2010 - 8:10 AM - UM Labs announced the availability of Version 1.5 of its Enterprise SIP Controller at ITEXPO in Los Angeles. [ Read More ]

Aastra Announces New Software App, Two Partnerships at ITEXPO

October 5, 2010 - 2:33 PM - Aastra this week at ITEXPO in Los Angeles unleashed a flurry of news, including two new partnerships and a new software solution. [ Read More ]

Zultys Debuts Release 5.4 for IP PBX Systems

October 5, 2010 - 1:51 PM - Improving network efficiency for its users, Zultys released its newest software (Release 5.4) for the MX30 and MX250 IP PBX systems. An external database can now store all voicemails, faxes, call recordings, instant message and call detail records with the help of MX Data Archiver. A single instance of MX Data Archiver can now collect, sort and search data across an entire corporate network of up to 128 MX IP PBX nodes with the Release 5.4. [ Read More ]

White-label Partner Program: Resellers Apply

October 5, 2010 - 1:36 PM - Aretta Communications, provider of cloud-based telephony, recently established an extensive white-label partner program, enabling resellers to buy on a wholesale basis from Aretta and create branded IP-PBX solutions for their customers. This white-label partner program marks a trend of success for Aretta in the past three years with its hosted, Asterisk-based IP-PBX solution. [ Read More ]

ITEXPO: TouchTone to Drop the Price of its PBX Phone Services

October 4, 2010 - 6:21 PM - This morning in the press room at ITEXPO West 2010, I was joined by Max Caponegro and Stephen Kaplan of Touchtone, a provider of IP-PBX phone services based out of NJ. The two were following up on an announcement earlier this week that the company will be dropping the cost of its hosted IP-PBX phone service. This comes on the heels of the company's unveiling of their new agent program. [ Read More ]

SIPfoundry Launches EDU Initiative

October 4, 2010 - 10:52 AM - SIPfoundry's EDU initiative is a comprehensive program expected to reduce cost and modernize communications to universities, colleges and school districts. The SIPfoundry sipXecs solution is a proven replacement for legacy IP-PBX systems and an open alternative to an all Microsoft infrastructure. It brings a robust all-software solution with a sophisticated user experience to the higher education community. [ Read More ]

Xorcom Introduces Complete Concierge at ITEXPO

October 4, 2010 - 8:20 AM - Xorcom is introducing Complete Concierge, a communications solution comprised of Xorcom's Asterisk-based PBX and an integrated Property Management System (PMS) interface certified by PMS developer Micros Fidelio, at this week's ITEXPO West 2010 conference happening in Los Angeles. [ Read More ]

eOn Launches eConn IP-PBX, Scalable IP Communications Platform

October 1, 2010 - 4:35 PM - In the current economy, most enterprises and SMBs are actively looking for ways to consolidate their resources and minimize their operational expenses. To achieve this goal, a growing number of companies have begun adopting VoIP-based solutions that allow them to run a range of communications applications through a single platform. [ Read More ]

Digium to Make Announcement on Future of Open Source Communications at AstriCon

September 29, 2010 - 10:40 AM - Kevin Fleming, director of software technologies at Digium, Inc., the Asterisk company, will deliver a keynote presentation on the future of open source communications software at October's AstriCon Open Source Telephony Conference and Exhibition. [ Read More ]

Smart Telecom for Education Sector

September 29, 2010 - 8:30 AM - Natterbox, provider of a cost-effective hosted PBX service, recently expressed concern about educational institutions' expenses for telecom systems, which can be curbed with innovative telecommunication management. In a press release, the leading hosted voice services provider, Natterbox, revealed that with the call recording, sip trunking and mobile voicemail options, provided by the company, the education sector can save money and time. [ Read More ]

High Level Languages Essential to Modern Application Development

September 28, 2010 - 5:51 PM - Building a new or improved telephony-based application, such as a collaboration suite or contact centre solution, is somewhat akin to the woodworking projects I've tackled over the years. When more flexible and powerful tools come into the picture, the craftsman can focus more on the finer details and features of the product without spending inordinate effort on the most labour intensive aspects. Early on, I would use a screwdriver but when I made the switch to a power screwdriver, I could work … [ Read More ]

TalkSwitch Signs Caribbean Distributor ComBiz

September 28, 2010 - 7:54 AM - TalkSwitch, the developer of owner-friendly phone systems for small business, has appointed ComBiz, LLC as the official distributor for the Caribbean region. [ Read More ]

Citel Webinar Provides Alternatives for VoIP Migration

September 27, 2010 - 9:27 PM - During a recent TMC Webinar event, "The Best of Both Worlds: Legacy Handsets in a VoIP Environment," sponsored by Citel, company officials highlighted the different considerations to investigate before migrating to VoIP. [ Read More ]

Edgewater Networks Expands SIP Trunking Interoperability Lab

September 24, 2010 - 9:33 AM - Edgewater Networks, Inc. recently announced the certification of eight additional PBX manufacturers by its SIP trunking interoperability lab. The lab is a part of the Edgewater Networks plug & dial alliance program and is used to formally validate and document the proper operation of PBX systems with increasingly popular SIP trunking services using the EdgeMarc network services gateway. [ Read More ]

Efficiently and Productively Improving SOHO Business

September 22, 2010 - 4:15 PM - Matrix is an ISO 9001 Company and is a leading provider of Telecom and Security solutions for modern businesses and enterprises. As a new addition to its ETERNITY IP-PBX product family, Matrix recently launched the youngest and the smallest member, ETERNITY NE, designed specifically for SOHO businesses. By offering high-end functionalities and features on a single platform with a form-factor synchronous to SOHO needs, ETERNITY NE drastically improves efficiency and productivity. [ Read More ]

Panasonic Business Telephone Systems Certified by Verizon IP Trunking Service

September 21, 2010 - 4:58 PM - Panasonic announced that its KX-TDE100 and KX-TDE200 IP-PBX business telephone systems have been certified to work with Verizon's IP Trunking service. [ Read More ]

Aculab to Showcase AMS Server & ApplianX IP Gateway 2.2 at ITEXPO

September 21, 2010 - 11:13 AM - Aculab, a leading provider of enabling technology for the global communications market, will display two of its newest products at the Internet Telephony Conference and Expo (IT Expo), scheduled for Oct. 4-6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. [ Read More ]

ITEXPO West Speaker: The Innovative Products of Aastra

September 21, 2010 - 9:08 AM - The most interesting things within the communications environment today are the different trends that emerge and the way in which they change. According to Tim Whittington, Executive vice president and general manager with Aastra USA, the most significant trend today is an increasingly mobile workforce. Whittington recently took part in a TMCnet interview with TMC CEO Rich Tehrani in anticipation of the upcoming ITEXPO West 2010 event. [ Read More ]

DrayTek Launches Firmware Version 3.5.5 for VigorIPPBX 2820 Series

September 17, 2010 - 12:25 PM - DrayTek Corp, a provider of networking and telecommunications solutions, has stated that it has launched the firmware version 3.5.5 for VigorIPPBX 2820 series providing more powerful features to facilitate business operation in today's IP telephony environment. [ Read More ]

Matrix Rolls Out Integrated IP-PBX for Small Businesses

September 16, 2010 - 4:53 PM - The ETERNITY NE IP-PBX is the latest addition to the company's already existing ETERNITY IP-PBX family, which is specifically designed for SOHO businesses and offers features and functionalities that dramatically improve efficiency as well as productivity. [ Read More ]

GENBAND Announces VoIP Logic as an S-Series Master Reseller

September 16, 2010 - 12:09 PM - GENBAND, a developer of IP infrastructure solutions, recently announced VoIP Logic, a global provider of VoIP managed services and solutions, as an S-Series Master Reseller. [ Read More ]

ITEXPO West Speaker: The Right Way to Skin a Cat

September 16, 2010 - 9:06 AM - With the number of new products and services being introduced onto the market today, how do you best determine what is truly needed and what is just hype? According to Dave Michels, Principal at Verge1, the market is in the greatest need for mobility. Michels recently took part in a TMCnet interview in anticipation of the upcoming ITEXPO West 2010 event. When asked when unified communications will go mainstream, Michels believes it has already happened, yet the solutions are lagging. [ Read More ]

Telastic On-Demand Carrier Environment Launched by Pac-West Telecomm

September 15, 2010 - 12:47 PM - The launch of Telastic has been announced by Pac-West Telecomm, Inc. [ Read More ]

Featuretel Appoints Help Desk Expert as Chief Customer Advocate to Serve VoIP Clients

September 13, 2010 - 6:25 PM - FeatureTel, a fully managed and hosted VoIP, voice and data communications service company announced an expansion in its customer care team, which reflects the company's commitments to superior customer services. [ Read More ]

SoliCall's Personal PBXMate Ensures High Quality VoIP Voice Calls

September 13, 2010 - 5:58 PM - SoliCall Ltd. specializes in real time noise reduction and echo cancellation technologies and has recently launched a personal version of its enterprise level product, PBXMate for improved VoIP voice calls. [ Read More ]

MSOA Set to Compete Directly in the International Calling Market

September 10, 2010 - 6:54 PM - My Social Income, Inc. (MSOA), recently announced that Advanced Services, its strategic partner in Netanya, Israel, was awarded an Operation Certificate from the Ministry of Communication. [ Read More ]

Free Webinar Offers Solution to Overcome Challenges in VoIP Migration

September 10, 2010 - 10:31 AM - The idea of combining legacy with VoIP technology doesn't always sound like the most innovative approach, but is a key focus for those who want to leverage current investments along with new technologies. [ Read More ]

Cloud Computing is Changing the Face of Communications: ITEXPO Speaker

September 9, 2010 - 3:42 PM - For most enterprises, managing their own IT needs is a complicated and often painstaking process. To avoid this impediment, many companies have recently made the decision to eliminate on-premise implementations and have their technology requirements handled by an offsite provider through a cloud-based solution. [ Read More ]

VOSS Solutions Announces VOSS 7.2

September 8, 2010 - 6:19 PM - VOSS Solutions, a service provider in Unified Communications delivery and management software, has announced the universal availability of VOSS 7.2. [ Read More ]

Aculab Facilitates Telephony App Development

September 7, 2010 - 12:24 PM - Media Servers and the telephony services they enable, e.g. Unified Communications, are normally bundled with the IP PBX. Aculab's AMS Server is an application development platform that provides similar functionality, but it has been designed for fast, cost-effective development of new applications. This will allow departments in large enterprises and SMBs to have customized apps developed in short time frames. In addition, it can be deployed by service providers and application developers sellin… [ Read More ]

CTI Group's Analytics Technology Integrated into Convergys Smart Enterprise Solution

September 3, 2010 - 4:01 PM - The financial performance of a company depends on the relationship between its analytical capabilities and the performance of its business process orientation. Many organizations welcome systems that claim to offer business performance measurement solutions to improve the accuracy of analysis and providean in-depth, multi-angle view of data. [ Read More ]

Revol Wireless Unveils New Affiliate Program with Google Affiliate Network

September 3, 2010 - 12:20 PM - Revol Wireless, a provider of unlimited, nationwide wireless calling and texting services announced the introduction of a new affiliate program, in partnership with Google Affiliate Network. [ Read More ]

Get $250 for Installing an Asterisk Phone App. Really.

August 31, 2010 - 6:29 PM - Psst. Hey pal, wanna make a quick $250? All's ya gotta do is install an open source Asterisk phone app, and you get $250. What's not to like? [ Read More ]

VoicePulse's SIP Trunking Services Now Interoperable with 3CX IP-PBX Platform

August 26, 2010 - 3:57 PM - According to company officials, the session initiation protocol trunk services from VoicePulse combined with the 3CX platform, creates a complete business grade VoIP solution for Windows users. [ Read More ]

Network Equipment Technologies, Inceptio, Join Hands for Voice Switch Deployment

August 26, 2010 - 7:39 AM - Network Equipment Technologies or "NET," a provider of network and Voice over Internet Protocol or "VoIP" solutions, and Inceptio, a Danish software and services development company, have announced that Hempel Group is deploying NET's VX Series to extend the capabilities of Hempel's VoIP-enabled, multi-branch environment. [ Read More ]

Complete Call Center Solutions Offered by ArribaTel

August 25, 2010 - 8:47 AM - Arriba Telecontact Inc, a Philippine call center based out of Mindanao has, announced that it will be offering contact center solutions through their very experienced and skilled telemarketing Philippines staff. [ Read More ]

Veteran Open Source Technologist to Keynote AstriCon 2010

August 24, 2010 - 11:42 AM - HUNTSVILLE, Ala., - August 17, 2010 - Digium, Inc., the Asterisk® Company, today announced that Mark Summer, veteran open source technologist and humanitarian, will deliver the keynote presentation at the seventh annual AstriCon Open Source Telephony Conference and Exhibition 2010, the longest running conference devoted to the Asterisk telephony platform. [ Read More ]

Silver Networks Releases Suite of Hosted PBX Products for Small Businesses

August 23, 2010 - 11:50 AM - Silver Networks has announced the launch of a suite of products that provides enterprise-grade hosted PBX services to small businesses. [ Read More ]

Nevion Investigates Causes for Delayed Migration to IP

August 20, 2010 - 11:48 AM - Nevion, a video transport solution provider for broadcasters, telecommunications service providers and government entities worldwide investigated the causes for organizations delaying their migration to IP. [ Read More ]

Kepware Enhances DNP Offering with WITS Support

August 20, 2010 - 10:20 AM - The increasing environmental concerns, legislation, and higher business demands are putting pressure on the water industry to update many of its outdated, bespoke control systems and move forward towards an IP-based, open-platform future. [ Read More ]

Aretta Communications Announces Interoperability with Polycom SoundPoint IP Handsets

August 17, 2010 - 12:31 PM - Aretta Communications, which provides small and medium-sized businesses with simple, robust cloud-based telephony, has announced interoperability with Polycom SoundPoint IP handsets. [ Read More ]

InnoMedia Debuts ESBC 9580-4B - Its Newest Smart-DQoS Technology Enabled Device

August 17, 2010 - 11:52 AM - InnoMedia, a dealer in enterprise VoIP solutions, has claimed that their newly released ESBC 9580-4B is the latest Smart-DQoS technology enabled device. [ Read More ]

Zlago Extends Alliance with SYNNEX Corporation

August 12, 2010 - 12:16 PM - John Rice, vice president of Zlago Channels also said that the rapid reseller adoption of the company's Cloud solutions has certainly been accelerated by its relationship with SYNNEX and he believes the addition of this Hosted VoIP-PBX solution, will only further that momentum. [ Read More ]

Splash Selects Unified Communications Solution to Replace its Aging Phone System

August 10, 2010 - 5:06 PM - Splash is a global design and production agency. The company is headquartered in London with offices in New York and Portland Oregon. Recently, the company has chosen Swyx which is a reputed vendor of Unified Communications for SMEs. This adoption results in the replacement of its aging telephone system. [ Read More ]

Understanding Communications in the Cloud: Free Webinar

August 10, 2010 - 11:38 AM - Even as the opportunity presents itself to implement cloud communications for the enterprise, questions quickly arise as to how to make this move successfully and cost effectively. To address these and other issues in cloud communications, TMCnet is offering a free webinar: Cloud Communications for the Enterprise on Thursday August 12 at 2PM EDT. [ Read More ]

Sybase 365 and TNZI's IPX Voice Service Picked by CSL, Hong Kong and dtac, Thailand

August 10, 2010 - 10:43 AM - Sybase 365 specializing in messaging and mobile commerce services and Telecom New Zealand International announced that two Asia Pacific mobile operators -- namely CSL of Hong Kong and Total Access Communications or dtac of Thailand have chosen Sybase 365 and TNZI's IPX Voice service to exchange international voice traffic services [ Read More ]

Aretta Video Interview: Leveraging Asterisk in a New Generation

August 6, 2010 - 1:37 PM - Aretta is a next generation hosted telephony service provider out of Atlanta, Georgia that got its start in 2006. Company founders looked at Asterisk in 2006 and determined what it would do for the market. Fribush himself had been with Dialogic before 2006 and explored the opportunity of Asterisk. He then built a company around the hosted Asterisk solution. [ Read More ]

Virtual PBX Business-Class Phone System Implemented by ENSO Bottles

August 5, 2010 - 4:45 PM - ENSO Bottles announced plans to implement a Virtual PBX business-class phone system for its organization. [ Read More ]

Mindspeed Unveils the Comcerto 300xv Family of Hosted VoIP Processing Devices

August 3, 2010 - 11:42 AM - Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. a supplier of semiconductor solutions for network infrastructure applications announced the introduction of the Comcerto 300xv family of Voice over IP or hosted VoIP processing devices. [ Read More ]

Unimax Unveils Two New editions of 2nd Nature PBX and Voice Mail Management Software

August 2, 2010 - 11:48 AM - Unimax Systems Corporation, a provider of telecom configuration management software and unified voice administration, announced the release of two new editions to its 2nd Nature PBX and voice mail management software. [ Read More ]

Unlimited Extensions and up to Triple Free Minutes Introduced by Virtual PBX

July 28, 2010 - 11:40 AM - New features for all VPBX standard plans have been announced by Virtual PBX. Hosted PBX services had been invented by Virtual PBX. The company is also the top supplier of hosted PBX services. An unlimited number of extensions and users will be included in every plan. An increase in the total number of minutes will also be included in most plans. The number of free minutes will be tripled for the company's entry-level plan. New and existing clients can avail these new packages immediately. [ Read More ]

AudioCodes Expands E-SBC Portfolio

July 26, 2010 - 5:33 PM - AudioCodes has expanded the enterprise session border controller capabilities for its Mediant 1000 and Mediant 3000 media gateway platforms. [ Read More ]

Primus Canada Debuts Polycom Hosted PBX Phones

July 26, 2010 - 4:53 PM - Primus Telecommunications Canada, an alternative communications carrier in Canada, has stated that they have added the Polycom Hosted PBX phones to their commercial product lineup. [ Read More ]

SBC OEM Software Program Announced by Acme Packet

July 26, 2010 - 2:06 PM - Acme Packet's Net-Net OS-E session border controller or SBC software can now be embedded in network elements at the enterprise IP border by IP communications solutions providers with the help of this program. [ Read More ]

Lyfe Communications' Connected Lyfe Expands to Multi-Family Communities in Utah

July 23, 2010 - 1:40 PM - Lyfe Communications, Utah-based developer of converged services network for next generation entertainment and communications, announced the acquisition of the data provisioning rights to Ygnition Networks' multi-family properties in Utah. [ Read More ]

Letter of Intent Signed by AVST to Purchase SaaS Technology from Voice Mobility

July 23, 2010 - 12:44 PM - To purchase certain assets of Voice Mobility International Inc., a Letter of Intent has been signed by Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc. or AVST. AVST announced that the Voice Mobility UCN250 software as a service or SaaS platform and all related technology and customers were the principal assets that were being acquired. AVST however did not disclose the terms of the transaction. [ Read More ]

LiveTV Upgrades Airfone Network to Offer Data Services to Magnastar Customers

July 23, 2010 - 12:26 PM - LiveTV LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of JetBlue Airways, announced that it has completed upgrading of the Airfone network in order to provide data services to Magnastar customers. [ Read More ]

360networks Extends VoIP Coverage in Sacramento

July 22, 2010 - 11:46 AM - 360networks, a facilities-based full service wholesale provider of VoIP, Private Line Transport, IP Transit, and Local Access services, has announced the expansion of its wholesale VoIP services coverage in Sacramento, Calif. [ Read More ]

Sonus NBS-5200 for Advanced Session Border Control Deployed by Bluemile

July 22, 2010 - 9:17 AM - Live commercial traffic on the new Sonus NBS-5200 Network Border Switch has been placed by Bluemile, the first customer to do so. An announcement in this regard has been made by Sonus Networks, Inc. and Bluemile, Inc. Sonus is a top organization in next generation IP-based network solutions. Bluemile is a nationwide provider of IP data and voice cloud services. The NBS-5200 was interoperated and validated with the other equipments by the operator. These other equipments supported millions of min… [ Read More ]

Bluemile Achieves Session Control, Media Transcoding and Scalability through Deployment of Sonus NBS-5200

July 21, 2010 - 1:40 PM - Bluemile, Inc., is a provider of IP data and voice cloud services. The company, which started its operations in 2003, currently caters to companies and service providers in the United States and beyond. With the company steadily expanding and with its network experiencing a surge in the number of customers and traffic, they needed to rework the approach to border control solutions. [ Read More ]

TeleBlock's Do Not Call Technology Integrated with NBS V.o.I.C.E. Platform

July 16, 2010 - 10:45 AM - Compliance Systems Corporation announced the integration of TeleBlock service with the Hosted V.o.I.C.E. service platform of NBS. [ Read More ]

Cheaper Business Phone Systems Offered by Keypoint Communications' New Initiative

July 16, 2010 - 10:12 AM - Keypoint Communications announced it is following up the successful launch of its cheap business calls tariff with another spectacular innovation of cheaper business phone systems. [ Read More ]

Panasonic KX-TDE Communication Systems Can Now Operate with Telecor's Healthcare and Security Call Stations

July 15, 2010 - 5:30 PM - Panasonic Canada Inc. and Telecor Inc. have announced the completion of successful interoperability testing for Telecor's IP-PBX based series of call stations with the Panasonic KX-TDE family of communication systems. [ Read More ]

My Social Income Operates with Advanced Services, Its Agent in Israel

July 13, 2010 - 11:07 AM - My Social Income, Inc., a provider of VoIP services to wireless and wireline broadband customers worldwide, is completely vertically integrated. By making use of the highly market-adaptive product range, Social Income handles its wide spectrum of services ranging from user devices to carrier handoff intended for retail customers and big affiliate organizations. [ Read More ]

Service Providers Offer Direct VoIP Service with Mizu Web Phone

July 13, 2010 - 11:00 AM - MizuTech, a leader in VoIP software development has announced that they have successfully integrated g.729 codec, iPhone skin and HTTP tunneling in their popular Web phone. G.729 is a data compression algorithm for voice that significantly reduces the bandwidth requirements for a IP voice signal, from the standard payload size of 64kbits per second down to 8kbits per second. [ Read More ]

New App Lets you Play the Vuvuzela on your iPod, iPhone or iPod

July 9, 2010 - 3:40 PM - American success is all about ingenuity and capitalizing on popular concepts. Take the vuvuzela for example. This South African instrument is now famous thanks to the popularity of the World Cup. [ Read More ]

Businesses Acknowledge the Cost-Saving Value Proposition of VoIP Access and SIP Trunking: Report

July 9, 2010 - 2:46 PM - New analysis from business research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, included in a report titled "North American VoIP Access and SIP Trunking Services Markets," reveals the VoIP access and SIP trunking services market earned revenues of $717.3 million in 2009. What's more, the market is expected to earn revenues of $3.9 billion in 2016. [ Read More ]

VocalTec Picked by Brazil's Junto Telecom for Class-5 and Enterprise VoIP

July 8, 2010 - 2:59 PM - VocalTec Communications Ltd., a global provider of VoIP and convergence solutions for fixed and wireless communication service providers, recently announced that its suite of VoIP products has been selected by Junto Telecom for the evolution of its Class-5 and IP-Centrex VoIP network. [ Read More ]

Report Analysis: VoIP and SIP Services Gradually Gaining Ground

July 8, 2010 - 8:05 AM - Frost & Sullivan Program Director Elka Popova explained that most of the enterprise installed equipment is still PBX, hence, many of the installed services required the deployment of media gateways for protocol conversions, while only a small percentage was SIP enabled. But, as enterprises moved ahead, displacement and replacement was inevitable [ Read More ]

Frost & Sullivan Focuses on North American VoIP Access and SIP Trunking Services Markets

July 7, 2010 - 11:36 AM - In its new report, titled, "North American VoIP Access and SIP Trunking Services Markets," analyst firm Frost & Sullivan focuses on market earned revenues of $717.3 million in 2009 and estimates this to reach $3.9 billion in 2016. [ Read More ]

Call Recording With Open Source VoIP - A Rare Happy Ending to the Story?

July 7, 2010 - 10:49 AM - Stop us if you've heard this one before: Once upon a time there was a VoIP Open Source implementation that swallowed up Grandma, Little Red Riding Hood and the entire enterprise, leaving them shivering, huddled wretches cowering before the mercy of pricey Linux and IP telephony consultants. Gruesome, isn't it? But it doesn't have to be that way. [ Read More ]

VoiP Set to Change Face of Communication

July 7, 2010 - 9:08 AM - The era of telecommunications is evolving so rapidly that newer technologies are displacing the old, transforming the way businesses and enterprises operate. As they grow and expand globally, voice communication over long distances becomes a costly affair. VoiP was developed in order to facilitate cost-effective voice communication to anywhere in the world. With everyone slowly veering towards this technology, it is bound to become the primary form of communications in the near future. [ Read More ]

Report: Mobile VoIP Set to Change the Face of the Mobile Ecosystem

July 2, 2010 - 3:59 PM - Juniper Research , a reputed analyst firm, was founded in 2001 by the Wireless Industry Consultant Tony Crabtree, in the midst of the telecoms and dot-com crash. It provides research and analytical services to the global hi-tech communications sector, providing consultancy, analyst reports and industry commentary. [ Read More ]

SIP Trunking Provides Options for Appia's Customers

July 2, 2010 - 3:57 PM - Appia Communications has been recognized as one of America's fastest-growing private companies and one of the fastest-growing solution providers in the technology industry. [ Read More ]

Genisys Group Launches Hosted Business VoIP Phone Solutions

July 1, 2010 - 6:37 PM - Also, the company is offering exclusive savings for the new VoIP solutions. These solutions are custom tailored to meet the demands and needs of small business. [ Read More ]

UniTek Global Services Leverages Whaleback's CrystalBlue VoIP Service for Managed VoIP Services

July 1, 2010 - 3:30 PM - UniTek has more than 110 field offices that support a workforce of more than 5,000, providing installation and engineering services for wired and wireless telecommunications, cable broadband and satellite television customers in the United States and Canada. [ Read More ]

Thing5 Completes SIP Trunking Solution Deployment

July 1, 2010 - 3:13 PM - Recently, the company completed the deployment of its SIP trunking solution at over 200 properties for one of the largest and best-known brands in the hospitality industry. Things5 did not disclose the name of the company. [ Read More ]

Deltenna Intros Wireless Broadband Enabler to Deliver Broadband to Rural Areas

July 1, 2010 - 3:11 PM - Using the 3G mobile network, WiBE creates a 2Mbps Web hotspot, even when a 3G mobile phone wouldn't register a signal. Company officials said that an internal WiFi router enables users to connect laptops, smartphones, or VoIP phones. [ Read More ]

Arteris Announces the Availability of NoC Interconnect IP and Tools to TSMC Customers

June 28, 2010 - 8:38 AM - Arteris, Inc., an interconnect IP solutions provider, recently announced that its Network-on-Chip interconnect IP and tools will be available to TSMC customers as part of TSMC Reference Flow 11.0. [ Read More ]

Syn-Apps Introduces Advanced IP-Based Notification Software

June 25, 2010 - 11:54 AM - SA-Announce notification system provides enterprise wide text and audio notifications. It includes real-time notifications such as emergency alerts and live audio notifications and also notifications that are scheduled via the scheduling system. [ Read More ]

PackNet Release Metis, a New Fully Hosted IP-PBX System

June 23, 2010 - 5:18 PM - PackNet, a business VoIP provider, has released 'Metis' fully-hosted IP PBX system. Officials with PackNet said that Metis, a fully-hosted IP PBX system that provides businesses with complete telephony management through a number of key features, has recently undergone an upgrade to extend the functionality. [ Read More ]

Switchvox Mobile Applications Extend the Value of the Smartphone

June 23, 2010 - 4:35 PM - Switchvox Mobile applications for the iPhone and BlackBerry are now available from Digium, the Asterisk Company. Designed to deliver advanced Unified Communications (UC) functionality to employees on the go, the applications are freely downloadable and integrate with the Switchvox Voice over IP (VoIP) UC solution. [ Read More ]

Vocalocity Launches Contest to Encourage SMBs Switch from Traditional Phone System to VoIP

June 17, 2010 - 4:21 PM - When it comes to VoIP communication services, the small businesses across the US rely on Vocalocity's hosted PBX solution, VocalocityPBX. With Vocalocity solutions, customers get the reliability of traditional PBX phone systems only with lower cost, flexibility and a plethora of features. The beauty of Vocalocity communication is it empowers small businesses -- the establishments with fewer than 20 employees -- to compete with their larger rivals. [ Read More ]

Dell'Oro Group Forecasts a Decline in PBX Market Revenue Through 2010

June 17, 2010 - 3:44 PM - Dell'Oro Group is a trusted source of market information regarding networking and telecommunications industries. Recently, the company reported that PBX market revenues have declined successively in the first quarter. It also predicted that the revenues are going to decline year-over-year for 2010. The revenues in the first quarter were impacted due to seasonality, economic slow down in Europe and customer pause prior to new releases. [ Read More ]

Vox Launches Mobile VoIP Service and Smart Phone App to U.S. Military Personnel

June 17, 2010 - 3:22 PM - Vox Communications, a provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and smart phone applications, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pervasip Corp., has launched a mobile VoIP service and smart phone app to U.S. military personnel and their families. [ Read More ]

Carlson Wireless Unveils Next- Gen Wireless Data and PBX Extension System

June 17, 2010 - 2:48 PM - At the Utilities Telecom Council's UTC TELECOM EXPO, held in Indianapolis, Carlson Wireless Technologies released the newly expanded Trailblazer Star Wireless Multipoint Data and PBX Extension System. [ Read More ]

GENBAND and iBasis Receive the 2010 Global Telecoms Business Award for IP Service Innovation

June 17, 2010 - 2:15 PM - The 2010 Global Telecoms Business Award for IP Service Innovation has been won by GENBAND, a premier developer of next-generation networking solutions and services, and iBasis, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal KPN N.V., the national carrier of the Netherlands. [ Read More ]

O2 Shines Light on Fixed-Mobile Convergence

June 15, 2010 - 2:32 PM - U.K. mobile operator O2 is joining AT&T in adopting a cap for its high-end data plans. AT&T has set a 2 Gbyte cap while O2 now says it will set a 1 Gbyte cap. Most observers rightly will focus on the shift this represents in broadband pricing. The other, more subtle angle is the way the new rules will shape the way most people experience fixed-mobile convergence. [ Read More ]

Nucentcom Selects Watchguard

June 14, 2010 - 5:47 PM - Mohan said that in an assessment between WatchGuard, Juniper, Fortinet, Cisco, and SonicWall only Watchguard offered the features the company was looking for at a price point the company knew the customers would like. [ Read More ]

Digium Announces First 21 Exhibitors at AstriCon 2010 Conference

June 9, 2010 - 3:01 PM - Digium, Inc., an Asterisk Company, has announced the list of 21 companies who are the first to reserve space at their upcoming AstriCon 2010 Conference. [ Read More ]

du Selects Zhone's MALC to Deliver Sophisticated IP Access Services

June 9, 2010 - 2:34 PM - Zhone Technologies, Inc., a well known international provider of network access solutions for fiber, copper and wireless broadband infrastructures, recently announced that du, an integrated telecom service provider in the UAE, has chosen Zhone's Multiple Access Line Concentrator (MALC) Multi-service Access Node. Their main intention is to deliver a wide range of highly advanced IP access services to its large number of fixed access customers. The services include voice, Ethernet in the First Mil… [ Read More ]

StarView Solutions' New istarsip 3.0 iPhone Application Available at App Store

June 9, 2010 - 9:18 AM - David Walsh, president of StarView Solutions said that istarsip is the company's first phone app which turns a smart phone into a virtual VoIP phone and can reduce long distance charges while traveling or calling overseas. The application was developed because other similar applications were lacking some key functionality and feature issues that the company was able to incorporate. [ Read More ]

Viper Networks Gets Final Approval from BSNL

June 8, 2010 - 2:04 PM - Viper Networks, Inc., a provider of VoIP products and services, has received final approval from Bharat Sanchar Nigam, Ltd. to offer a full spectrum of national and international telecom services, beginning with VoIP, Calling Cards and Pinless Accounts. [ Read More ]

Pinger Offers iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Users Free Calling and Texting

June 4, 2010 - 10:03 AM - At about the same time that SKYPE has decided to go premium, Pinger is now offering smartphone users with free calling and texting. [ Read More ]

Iwatsu Enhances ECS Software with Improved SIP Trunk Routing and Expanded IP Campus Networking

June 3, 2010 - 3:12 PM - Iwatsu Enhances ECS Software with Improved SIP Trunk Routing and Expanded IP Campus Networking Irving, Texas-based Iwatsu Voice Networks, a provider of business communications solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, announced the release of ECS Software Version 7.0 for its Iwatsu Enterprise-CS IP-PBX or "ECS" and Iwatsu Enterprise Suite or "IES" unified communications platform. [ Read More ]

QSC Deploys Acme Packet's Session Border Controller

June 3, 2010 - 12:39 PM - German telecommunications service provider QSC AG (QSC) has selected Acme Packet to improve its IPfoniecentraflex IP Centrex service. The company will deploy Acme Packet's Net-Net 4500 session border controller (SBC) for this purpose. [ Read More ]

Marina Bay Sands Selects Motorola's TETRA Communication Infrastructure

June 1, 2010 - 11:29 AM - The TETRA communication solution from Motorola has been selected by Marina Bay Sands, Singapore - a business, leisure and entertainment destination from Asia. Marina Bay Sands' 6 million Sq. ft of built up and open spaces will now get reliable mission-critical communication solution from Motorola. [ Read More ]

Panasonic System Inks New Distribution Agreement with NETXUSA

May 27, 2010 - 5:25 PM - Provider of business and home telephone systems Panasonic System Networks Company of America has announced a new distribution agreement with NETXUSA, a distributor of VoIP products and services. [ Read More ]

Virtual PBX Now Supports Any SIP-Compliant Phones

May 27, 2010 - 7:55 AM - Virtual PBX's hosted VoIP-based business communication solution, long noted for its flexibility, has become even more versatile for small businesses especially with the introduction of the Virtual PBX Open VoIP Peering service. It allows the users of any SIP-compliant softphones or desktop phones to employ the firm's services. The added versatility gives even fewer reasons to buy premise-based IP-PBXes and to keep clunky and cludgy PSTN boxes and Centrex solutions. [ Read More ]

TeraGo Launches TeraGo Voice

May 26, 2010 - 7:46 AM - TeraGo Networks Inc., a national broadband services provider to businesses in Canada, has announced its entry into the local voice market with the launch of TeraGo Voice. [ Read More ]

Deltacom Enhances its Account Management Portal

May 25, 2010 - 11:33 AM - Deltacom announced the enhancement of Deltaview, the account management portal from the company. It has intentions to provide improved services to its customers in the south east. [ Read More ]

PBXEdge Launches Next-Generation Cloud-Based PBX Platform

May 24, 2010 - 10:38 AM - Today, there is a huge demand for hosted PBX solutions due to nonstop development in the IP-based phone systems market. [ Read More ]

Shaun Andrews Appointed as GM of IntelePeer's Telco Business Unit

May 21, 2010 - 4:44 PM - IntelePeer Inc., which is revolutionizing the delivery of communications, enabling carriers, service providers and enterprises to access communication services from the Cloud, has a new GM to head its Telco Business Unit. [ Read More ]

Sipera Raises Funds to Develop Smartphone, VoIP Security Platforms

May 21, 2010 - 3:12 PM - To combat with constant security threat on communication device, the large established technology companies are focusing research and development, along with merger, acquisition, and partnering strategies, to aggressively develop new security products. [ Read More ]

Line2 Explores Potential of iPhone VoIP Calling

May 20, 2010 - 12:01 PM - With the rising popularity of VoIP calling, this platform may soon replace cellular calls on the mobile calling platform for both businesses and consumers. In an effort to gauge the interest of its users, Toktumi conducted a survey of their Line2 iPhone users to determine if they would be interested in using Line2 as their primary dialer instead of the built-in iPhone cell dialer. [ Read More ]

DSP Group and Lantiq Complete Interoperability Testing Based on CAT-iq 2.0

May 18, 2010 - 4:33 PM - DSP Group, Inc., a global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home, and Lantiq, a company in next-generation access and home networking technologies, have successful completed interoperability testing based on the CAT-iq 2.0, or the Cordless Advanced Technology: Internet and Quality, specification. [ Read More ]

Vocalocity Website Recognized at 2010 AiMA Awards

May 17, 2010 - 6:34 PM - The website has recently received a makeover following which the website experienced an almost 300 percent increase in website conversion. [ Read More ]

Andi-Co chooses Digium's Switchvox for Improved Communication

May 14, 2010 - 3:13 PM - Digium, the Asterisk Company, has announced that Andi-Co, which markets and distributes kitchen and refrigeration brands Andi, Falcon and GE, has chosen Digium's Switchvox business phone system to support its unified communications needs. [ Read More ]

CLEC Complements Communications Platform

May 13, 2010 - 4:48 PM - Stage 2 Networks, a New York-based converged network services provider, announced the approval of its Competitive Local Exchange Carrier applications, CLEC in short, from the New York State Public Services Commission in accordance with the FCC Telecom Act of 1996. [ Read More ]

Telesphere Hires Greg Rosengarten as Director of Indirect Channel

May 13, 2010 - 12:27 PM - Telesphere, a nationwide hosted PBX business phone and Internet services provider, has announced the appointment of Greg Rosengarten in a new role as director of indirect channel based in the Denver office. [ Read More ]

XConnect Integrates IPX Platform with GSMA's PathFinder Service

May 12, 2010 - 3:08 PM - XConnect, a provider of next-generation interconnection and carrier ENUM-registry services, announced the availability of the first IP eXchange or "IPX" platform that integrates PathFinder, a number translation service from the GSMA. [ Read More ]

Virtual PBX Includes Free Conferencing

May 12, 2010 - 7:44 AM - "The conference call bridge further extends the mirage that our company is huge and has an IT department -- we even have a conference bridge" [ Read More ]

EtherSpeak Announces New Premier SIP Bundles

May 11, 2010 - 5:41 PM - EtherSpeak Communications, a provider of open standards IP communications solutions, announced general availability of EtherSpeak's Premier Pricing Bundles for its innovative SURETrunk, OCSTrunk, ZIPTrunk, SWITCHTrunk service brands. [ Read More ]

Videocall Unveils Eagle, Videoconference Service Solution

May 7, 2010 - 10:07 AM - Helping companies to improve and enable growth of telepresence, Videocall, a telepresence and video collaboration managed services provider, has unveiled its telepresence and videoconference service management environment system, Eagle. [ Read More ]

The Ideacom Network Announced as the New Distributor for U.S. Market by Zultys

May 7, 2010 - 7:59 AM - A distribution partnership with The Ideacom Network of Columbia, South Carolina has been announced by Zultys Inc. Since 2001 Zultys Inc has been a provider of Unified Communications and VoIP Business Phone Systems. The Ideacom Network is an organization of independent voice and data solution providers that provides the highest quality products for its 87 member businesses, to sell in their marketplace. The group collectively grosses over $300 million in annual sales. [ Read More ]

IDC Publishes IDC Energy Insights Report

May 6, 2010 - 2:48 PM - In its new report, titled, "Best Practices: CIOs Move from 2009 Spending Limits to 2010 Projects," research firm IDC energy states that the North American investments in information and communications technology spending will increase by an average of 4 percent in 2010. [ Read More ]

NETXUSA to be Platinum Sponsor of AstriCon 2010 Conference

May 5, 2010 - 4:47 PM - The Digium-sponsored event, now in its seventh year, attracts software developers, integrators, resellers, enterprise Asterisk users, and Digium partners working with phone systems, unified communications and voice over IP (VoIP). [ Read More ]

Vocalocity Thrives Even in Uncertain Economy and Wins Atlanta Award

May 4, 2010 - 4:46 PM - The Atlanta Business Chronicle gives the PaceSetter Award to the 50 fastest growing privately held companies in Atlanta. On April 23, 2010, Vocalocity received the Pacesetter Award for its ability to thrive even in the face of economic uncertainty. [ Read More ]

Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort deploys Deltacom's superior communications solution

May 4, 2010 - 12:18 PM - ITC DeltaCom, Inc. is a global provider of integrated communications services to the clients in the south-eastern United States. It recently announced the implementation of a complete solution to offer superior communications equipment and applications for Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort which is a property of The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach in Florida. [ Read More ]

Citel Helps EasyRun to Strengthen Hardware Agnostic Positioning

May 3, 2010 - 9:26 AM - EasyRun, a provider of multimedia contact center and voice has completed compatibility testing with Citel's Portico TVA, the company recently announced in a press release. [ Read More ]

Sipera Systems Hits Key Milestone: One Million Unified Communications Devices Worldwide Protected

April 29, 2010 - 12:56 PM - An announcement was made by Sipera Systems, real-time Unified Communications enablement and security provider, that it has reached a key company growth milestone as its market-leading security and compliance products now protect up to one million UC devices for its customers worldwide. [ Read More ]

5G Telecommunications to Offers System Maintenance for Premier BA

April 28, 2010 - 3:36 PM - 5G Telecommunications, previously known as Universal Telecom Ltd., a provider of business broadband, mobile and on hold marketing solutions in the UK, has won the sole rights to provide telephone maintenance for Premier BA customers after their acquisition of Bell Systems' customer database. [ Read More ]

Spitfire Hosted PBX Solution Ensures Call Quality in Business Phones

April 28, 2010 - 7:20 AM - UK-based Internet telephony service provider Spitfire Network Services announced the launch of its hosted PBX Web site. The Web site is dedicated to help small to medium sized businesses or "SMBs" ask the right questions when choosing a hosted VoIP PBX provider. [ Read More ]

Stage 2 Networks Becomes a Founding Member of CCA

April 26, 2010 - 3:03 PM - Recently, eight established players in hosted-IP voice and data communications formed Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA), a group of key players in the industry. [ Read More ]

Telesphere Among Eight Founding Members of Cloud Communications Alliance

April 26, 2010 - 11:50 AM - Recently, Telesphere, a Communications as a Service provider of VoIP, hosted PBX and unified communications solutions, has stated that it is a founding member of the Cloud Communications Alliance. [ Read More ]

RIM's New MVS 5 Leverages Cisco Unified Communications Manager to Push Desk Phone Functionality to BlackBerries

April 26, 2010 - 10:55 AM - Research In Motion has announced the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System 5 (MVS 5) with voice over WiFi calling. The software is certified interoperable with Cisco Unified Communications Manager as a means to push desk phone functionality out to BlackBerry mobile devices - only in this case you can do it over WiFi and thus significantly reduce company communications costs. [ Read More ]

KVH Chooses Sonus Networks to Expand its Next-Gen Core IP Voice Network

April 26, 2010 - 7:34 AM - Sonus Networks, Inc., a provider of network transformation through IP communications technology, recently announced that it has been chosen by Japanese managed IT services provider KVH Co. Ltd. to deliver and expand its core IP voice network and secure SIP trunking to IP-PBXs. [ Read More ]

Covenant Church Selects tw telecom for Co-location, Data and Voice Services

April 22, 2010 - 3:03 PM - tw telecom or TWTC, a provider of managed voice, Internet and data networking solutions for businesses in the Dallas area and throughout the United States, announced thatCovenant Church has selected the company to provide a suite of co-location, voice, data and Internet services. [ Read More ]

Digium's Switchvox Wins Top Midmarket Product Award.

April 22, 2010 - 2:38 PM - Everything Channel's CRN Magazine has selected Digium's Switchvox SMB AA355 Voice over IP unified communications solution as a Top Midmarket Product. [ Read More ]

Edgecore Networks Intros Comprehensive Suite of Network Solutions and Services

April 22, 2010 - 2:08 PM - Edgecore Networks, a joint venture between LG-Nortel and Accton that provides application-driven performance networking solutions designed to meet partner requirements, has announced that the company is going to extend its wired and wireless data networking solutions and integrate voice communications to launch a comprehensive suite of network solutions and services that will offer complete end-to-end network infrastructure solutions for businesses. [ Read More ]

Broadcore among Eight Founding Members of the Cloud Communications Alliance

April 22, 2010 - 12:00 PM - The Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA) is a consortium of global industry players driving development and implementation of the first national high-definition enterprise voice and data network in the IP "cloud." Recently, Broadcore, who is a provider of VoIP, hosted PBX and unified communications solutions announced that it is a founding member of the CCA. The CCA has been launched at the Cloud Computing Expo in New York City. [ Read More ]

TMC Grants Sipera Systems a 2009 Product of the Year Award for its SLiC Smartphone Security Solution

April 22, 2010 - 7:50 AM - Technology Marketing Corporation has awarded Sipera's SLiC smartphone UC security solution with a 2009 Unified Communications magazine Product of the Year Award. [ Read More ]

Kalaam Telecom Moves to NGN with DIGITALK

April 21, 2010 - 2:17 PM - Making use of the DIGITALK SIP Application Server, Kalaam Telecom, one of Bahrain's alternative operators, has migrated to a full NGN solution. [ Read More ]

TMC Awards 2009 Unified Communications magazine Product of the Year Award to 3CX

April 21, 2010 - 1:51 PM - The 2009 Unified Communications Product of the Year Award distinguishes those companies that brought ground-breaking advancements to UC technologies in the past year. Unified communications is the wave of the future and 2009 was an explosive year for new products. As such, Unified Communications is pleased to present its readers with a means of identifying exceptional UC solutions. [ Read More ]

Cavalier Expands its IPeer IP Telephony Solution into Birmingham, Memphis

April 21, 2010 - 12:23 PM - Cavalier, a provider of competitive telecommunications services throughout the eastern United States, has announced the expansion of its IPeer advanced IP telephony solution into the Birmingham, Alab. and Memphis, Tenn. markets. [ Read More ]

ADTRAN Releases First Quarter 2010 Results

April 16, 2010 - 7:19 AM - ADTRAN CEO Tom Stanton said in a statement, "We are pleased with our first quarter results which were driven by accelerating deployments of our wide portfolio of converged access solutions. Our Broadband Access category led the increase in revenue growing a notable 64 percent over the prior year and setting a new record level. [ Read More ]

Apple Mac Computers Now Supported by FacetPhone VoIP IP-PBX Communications System

April 15, 2010 - 3:06 PM - FacetCorp, a provider of advanced VoIP PBX phone systems, has introduced a new FacetPhone version targeted for customers with Apple Mac desktop and portable computers, as well as customers with Mac OS X Server environments. [ Read More ]

360networks Updates its VoIP Origination Service

April 15, 2010 - 2:27 PM - 360networks has announced enhancements to its VoIP Origination service to include support for short message service/multimedia message service (SMS/MMS) and a new metered inbound pricing model. [ Read More ]

Accent Opens Wireless IP Development Center in Sophia Antipolis, France

April 15, 2010 - 1:54 PM - Accent, a major player in semiconductor integration of communications and metering technologies, has opened a Wireless IP development center in Sophia Antipolis, France. [ Read More ]

Cicero Technology Powers Multimedia Service in Poland

April 15, 2010 - 1:01 PM - Cicero Networks, a provider of fixed mobile convergence and rich communications solutions, has announced that Multimedia Polska, a multi-service operator in Poland, has launched its MobilFON converged voice and messaging service using the company's CiceroPhone technology. [ Read More ]

Cicero Technology Powers Multimedia Service in Poland

April 15, 2010 - 12:57 PM - Cicero Networks, a provider of fixed mobile convergence and rich communications solutions, has announced that Multimedia Polska, a multi-service operator in Poland, has launched its MobilFON converged voice and messaging service using the company's CiceroPhone technology. This is a VCC-enabled, multimode softphone that intelligently routes calls between Wi-Fi and cellular networks. [ Read More ]

One Communications Recognized with 2009 Product of the Year Award

April 13, 2010 - 5:38 PM - Technology Marketing Corporation's INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has awarded One Communications, the largest privately-held, multi-regional integrated telecommunications solutions provider in the United States, with the 2009 Product of the Year Award. [ Read More ]

CallRex Software Suite Puts Telrex in the Limelight

April 13, 2010 - 3:45 PM - The first quarter of 2010 has been successful for Telrex, a company that delivers enterprise-class workforce optimization solutions to businesses around the world. During this period, it has added new customers and resellers and has continued to grow with the MS Office Communication Server community. [ Read More ]

Yealink Enterprise HD IP Phones Interoperable with Digium Asterisk

April 13, 2010 - 9:16 AM - Digium, the Asterisk Company, and Yealink, a professional IP voice and video phone designer and manufacturer for broadband networks, announced an interoperability partnership and certification of the Yealink SIP-T2x series IP phones. [ Read More ]

MegaFon Deploys Arbinet's PrivateExchange

April 9, 2010 - 11:35 AM - MegaFon, a mobile telecommunication operator in Russia, has launched Arbinet's PrivateExchange PEX to build virtual direct routes to its international correspondent carriers, allowing the company to improve global interconnect efficiencies for its voice termination. [ Read More ]

Box.net Secures $15 Million in New Venture Funding

April 9, 2010 - 10:11 AM - Box.net, a provider of Cloud Content Management solutions, has secured $15 million in Series C financing led by Scale Venture Partners. [ Read More ]

Recession is Over for Tech: US IT Market to Grow 8.4 Percent in 2010, Predicts Forrester Research

April 8, 2010 - 3:35 PM - There have been numerous reports in the past two months which indicate that the tech industry, and in particular the communications industry, in the US is starting to rebound from the global economic recession - this despite the fact that unemployment continues to hover around 9 percent. [ Read More ]

Aculab's Prosody X Forms the Foundation for Comsys' MVNO-in-a-Box Solution

April 8, 2010 - 2:28 PM - Aculab, a provider of enabling technologies for the communications market, has announced that Prosody X, its media-processing platform, has been selected by Comsys Telecom & Media as the backbone for its new "MVNO-in-a-Box" solution. [ Read More ]

Sangoma to Demo Solutions from Six Application Partners

April 6, 2010 - 2:43 PM - Sangoma Technologies has announced that it will showcase solutions from six application partners at AstriEurop 2010, a conference bringing together the European Asterisk community. [ Read More ]

LifeSize HD Videoconferencing System Helps TAXI Reduce Expenses, Improve Productivity

March 31, 2010 - 2:36 PM - The videoconferencing systems will help TAXI enhance cross-office and client communications, reduce travel expenses and improve productivity. [ Read More ]

Fire Department Deploys Self Registration Portal to Enhance Public Safety Communications

March 31, 2010 - 2:09 PM - Pasadena residents will be able to sign up to receive alerts issued by the Department through landline or cellular telephone, text message, or e-mail. Consequently, this will enhance public safety communications via free online gateway. [ Read More ]

Aculab Signs Global Channel Partners for ApplianX Products

March 31, 2010 - 9:30 AM - Aculab, a provider of enabling technologies for the communications market, has expanded its distribution channel for its ApplianX brand of gateway products by adding resellers in Europe, North America and India. [ Read More ]

Wireless Voice Core Market Records Highest Revenue: Report

March 31, 2010 - 7:51 AM - This new study examines wireless softswitches, wireless media gateways, and legacy mobile switching centers deployed in service provider mobile networks and covers details such as revenue, shipments, and average selling prices. [ Read More ]

Galaxy Telecom Reports Best Ever Operational Figures

March 30, 2010 - 1:31 PM - Galaxy Telecom has reported its best ever operational figures for 2009. The company has said that it achieved 300 percent increase in number of subscribers and a doubling in revenue over 2008. [ Read More ]

Aksys Announces Survivable Operation for KONNECT Business Phones

March 29, 2010 - 2:14 PM - Aksys Networks, a technology company providing business communications product platforms, has launched the survivable-mode option for its line of KONNECT Business Phones. [ Read More ]

NRG Vision Implements Cypress Communications' C2 Enhanced Solution

March 29, 2010 - 12:47 PM - NRG Vision announced that it has implemented C2 Enhanced solution -- provided by Cypress Communications -- for its connecting and communicating needs. [ Read More ]

ARCOM Telecom Set For Canadian Distribution of NextAlarm Monitoring Solutions

March 26, 2010 - 3:00 PM - Among the technologies to be offered through this partnership is the VoIPAlarm IP signal transport service, which allows security equipment designed for standard non-digital telephone lines to communicate over broadband Internet connections. [ Read More ]

Evolution Series XPAND IP for Wireless Backhaul Released by Nera Networks

March 26, 2010 - 2:58 PM - Company officials say wireless carriers have a tremendous installed base of PDH and SONET circuit switched networks, but to gear up for increased data load from smartphones and mobile data applications, these carriers are migrating their backhaul networks to IP to increase bandwidth and flexibility at this potential chokepoint. [ Read More ]

IPTOGO Selects Qnective for Mobile VoIP Systems

March 25, 2010 - 11:57 AM - IPTOGO, an American telecom service provider, has acquired a license from Qnective AG for the global distribution of mobile VoIP solutions. [ Read More ]

FeatureTel Connects Raleigh's Bank with Hosted VoIP

March 25, 2010 - 9:49 AM - Raleigh, N.C.-based business lender CapStone Bank has selected voice and data communications provider FeatureTel to connect its two offices. [ Read More ]

Time to Toss the PBX: Microsoft Unveils Office Communications Server '14' at VoiceCon

March 24, 2010 - 1:09 PM - Microsoft has announced that the next version of its popular unified communications software, code-named Communications Server "14," will be available in the second half of 2010. [ Read More ]

A Complete Solution for SPs and SMBs

March 23, 2010 - 5:37 PM - There are two sides to this solution. One: Everything needed to deliver and manage a cost-effective portfolio. And two: the services and applications that SMBs need. It sounds simple but it's been a long time coming. [ Read More ]

Toshiba Strata CIX IP Users Can Now Deploy Motorola's TEAM VoWLAN

March 23, 2010 - 12:16 PM - Toshiba America Information Systems (TAIS), Telecommunication Systems Division, and the Enterprise Mobility Solutions business of Motorola have announced that users of Toshiba Strata CIX IP business communication systems can now deploy Motorola's Total Enterprise Access and Mobility voice-over-wireless-LAN (TEAM VoWLAN) solution for mobile voice and data communications. [ Read More ]

Digium Announces Boys and Girls Club as Winner of Extreme Phone Makeover Contest

March 22, 2010 - 4:10 PM - The Asterisk Company Digium, Inc. announced that Boys and Girls Club of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has won the company's Extreme Phone Makeover contest. The winners will be honored with - a Switchvox Unified Communications system, the full-featured and cost-effective VoIP solution designed for small- to mid-sized businesses, and Polycom SoundPoint IP phones. The complete system to be deployed is valued up to $10,000. [ Read More ]

Skype for SIP and AudioCodes Mediant 1000 interoperable

March 22, 2010 - 2:30 PM - Small and medium-sized businesses can now connect to Skype while leveraging their existing TDM PBXs and Key Systems. They will gain the ability to direct their outbound calls to mobile phones and landlines worldwide, and allow them to receive inbound calls from Skype users. [ Read More ]

Aastra Announces New IP Phones for Microsoft Communications Server '14'

March 22, 2010 - 12:08 PM - Microsoft Communications Server "14" is a platform for presence, instant messaging, conferencing, and enterprise voice. It is a follow-up to Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. [ Read More ]

Aspect Announces One Year Phone-Free With Microsoft Office Communications Server

March 19, 2010 - 3:40 PM - Aspect, a provider of unified communications, or "UC," and collaboration services and software, hasannounced its one-year of operating phone-free with its global implementation of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. [ Read More ]

Asterisk Solutions Partner Announces Launch of E-commerce Site

March 17, 2010 - 10:43 AM - Foehn Ltd, a Digium Asterisk Solutions partner, has launched its e-commerce portal www.voipfoehn.co.uk which offers products for direct purchase that are built on or integrate with Asterisk. [ Read More ]

Zultys Speeds Enterprise Deployments, UC Systems Now Compatible with Windows 7

March 16, 2010 - 5:47 PM - Zultys announced that the award-winning MXIE Unified Communications client has been certified as "Compatible with Windows 7" by Microsoft and has earned the Windows 7 logo. [ Read More ]

VoSKY's PBX Gateway Earns Skype for SIP Certification

March 16, 2010 - 2:57 PM - Sunnyvale, Cali.-based developer of Skype for business solutions VoSKY has announced that VoSKY SSG, the company's PBX-to-Skype for SIP Gateway is now interoperable with Skype for SIP. VoSKY SSG has earned the distinction of being the industry's first gateway to earn the certification. [ Read More ]

Panasonic Unveils KX-TDE600 All-in-One IP-PBX Communications Platform

March 12, 2010 - 8:06 AM - Panasonic System Networks Company of America, a provider of business telephone systems, announced that it has introduced an all-in-one IP-PBX communications platform, KX-TDE600, that's ideal for large operations, such as manufacturing facilities, hotels, hospitals and businesses with multiple locations. [ Read More ]

Vinculum Communications Partners with Xorcom

March 11, 2010 - 1:59 PM - Vinculum Communications, Inc., a provider of Vintalk Internet business grade phone services and Vintrex SIP Trunking solutions have entered into partnership with Xorcom, a privately-held IP-PBX manufacturer, to provide high quality SIP Trunks through Xorcom's partner channel to benefit small and medium-sized business customers world-wide. [ Read More ]

OnState Solutions Now Available Through Google Apps Marketplace

March 11, 2010 - 11:38 AM - OnState Communications, a provider of on-demand virtual call center and virtual PBX business communications solutions, has made its solutions available through the Google Apps Marketplace, Google's newly launched online storefront for Google Apps products and services. [ Read More ]

Digium Unveils New HX8 Series Telephony Interface Cards

March 10, 2010 - 6:48 PM - Digium today took advantage of the excitement of the first Digium/Asterisk World conference to unveil its new HX8 Series of telephony interface cards for BRI and analog connectivity. [ Read More ]

Vector Engineering Deploys VoSKY's PBX-to-Skype Gateway to Significantly Cut International Calling Costs

March 10, 2010 - 8:36 AM - VoSKY has announced that their PBX-to-Skype exchange gateway is going to help Vector Engineering, a consultant company, significantly bring down international calling costs and enable reporting on company phone usage as well as enhance intra-office communications. [ Read More ]

ScanSource Communications, BroadSoft Announce New Distribution Partnership

March 9, 2010 - 5:44 PM - ScanSource Communications, a value-added distributor of communications products, announced a new partnership with BroadSoft, a provider of VoIP application software to the telecommunications industry, to distribute BroadSoft's PacketSmart and BroadWorks solutions. [ Read More ]

ADTRAN Joins Cbeyond's PBX Platform Partner Program

March 9, 2010 - 4:20 PM - IP PBX equipment manufacturer ADTRAN has joined the recently announced Cbeyond's PBX Platform Partner Program at the highest partnership tier. [ Read More ]

Digium Announces Completed Interoperability Test with Yealink SIP-T2x Series

March 4, 2010 - 11:58 AM - Digium, Inc., the Asterisk company, and Yealink, an IP voice and video phone designer and manufacturer for broadband networks, announced that they have completed interoperability test in Asterisk Business Edition and Yealink SIP-T2x series. [ Read More ]

GENBAND's 'Interconnect' Offers Connections Between Any-to-Any Network

March 4, 2010 - 7:49 AM - GENBAND, a leading developer of next-generation IP infrastructure solutions, showcased its Interconnect Solution that enables the seamless any-to-any interconnection of fixed and mobile traffic between any IP or TDM network. [ Read More ]

ADTRAN Joins Cbeyond PBX Platform Partner Program

March 3, 2010 - 3:59 PM - ADTRAN is the second company to join Cbeyond's PBX Platform Partner Program at the highest partnership tier. The deal involves ADTRAN's NetVanta 7000 Series IP PBX. [ Read More ]

Loquendo Speech Technologies Interoperable with Genesys Voice Platform 8.1

March 3, 2010 - 3:18 PM - Loquendo, global speech technology provider, announced that the Loquendo MRCP Server -- in its Loquendo Speech Suite 7.0 version, which incorporates Loquendo ASR 7.8 and Loquendo TTS 7.8 -- is interoperable with the Genesys voice platform 8.1. [ Read More ]

ADTRAN Joins Cbeyond's PBX Platform Partner Program

March 2, 2010 - 2:03 PM - Cbeyond, a provider of IT and communications services, has stated that ADTRAN, a provider of networking and communications equipment, is now a member of their Cbeyond PBX platform partner program. [ Read More ]

TelCentris Inks Agreement with Sandler Partners

March 2, 2010 - 11:02 AM - TelCentris, a creator of VoxOx, has announced that it has signed a Master Agent agreement with Sandler Partners, a telecommunications master agency. [ Read More ]

MegaPath's New Duet Enables Hosted VoIP, Supported by High-QoS Network

March 1, 2010 - 6:08 PM - To make VoIP successful it needs to be integrated with a high quality of service network to provide latency/jitter-free clear and seamless communications. [ Read More ]

MyFax Expands Availability of Local Fax Numbers in Canada

March 1, 2010 - 12:48 PM - MyFax, an Internet fax service, has expanded availability of local fax numbers in an additional 28 Canadian cities. Officials with MyFax said that this latest expansion increases the company's presence from six cities to 34, providing local number coverage in virtually every major city in Canada. [ Read More ]

ConnectSolutions Extends Support for Adobe Connect Pro Mobile

February 26, 2010 - 10:16 AM - Connect Solutions, a provider of real-time collaboration and webcasting solutions has announced full support for Adobe Connect Pro Web conferencing software, which is now made available on mobile devices. The company delivers an on-demand platform providing reliable, scalable, and more secure managed services for Acrobat Connect Pro. [ Read More ]

University in Lebanon Deploys Aruba Networks

February 26, 2010 - 8:10 AM - Holy Spirit University of Kaslik in Lebanon, an educational institute for information technology, has completed installing campus-wide Aruba's WiFi network managed by the AirWave Wireless Management Suite at its Jounieh site north of Beirut. The newnetwork installed by Aruba authorized partner, TripleC, includes 600 access points and six 3600 Mobility Controllers. Installed as part of an infrastructure modernization initiative, the network is now used for e-learning applications, electronic … [ Read More ]

VoiceNation's Survey Shows Need for Business Continuity Plan

February 26, 2010 - 7:39 AM - VoiceNation, the country's leading provider of voicemail, virtual PBX and disaster recovery solutions, conducted a survey on thousands of small-to-medium sized companies regarding their business continuity plan for voice communication. The results showed dramatic absence in disaster recovery preparation [ Read More ]

IBM Showcases Lotus Foundations Office in a Box, Partners with Mitel, NEC, ShoreTel

February 25, 2010 - 3:04 PM - At the recent IBM Lotusphere conference in Orlando, Fla., IBM showcased its Lotus Foundations all-in-one appliance for smaller businesses that is designed to include key business applications and telephony in a single box. [ Read More ]

Digium Announces Annual AstriCon Open Source Telephony Conference and Exhibition

February 24, 2010 - 4:56 PM - Digium, the Asterisk Company, announced that the seventh annual AstriCon Open Source Telephony Conference and Exhibition will be held just outside Washington, D.C. on Oct. 26 to Oct. 28, 2010. [ Read More ]

Smart Choice SIP Trunking Services Now Interoperable with Toshiba's Strata CIX IP Systems

February 23, 2010 - 11:09 AM - "With this certification, Smart Choice Communications now brings its SIP Trunking capabilities to Toshiba Strata CIX customers nationwide via Authorized Toshiba Dealers," said Shahin Hatamian, vice president of Product Management for Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division, in a statement. [ Read More ]

snom's IP Phone Systems Now Interoperable with ScopTEL IP PBX Interface for Asterisk

February 23, 2010 - 9:54 AM - snom technology, which develops and manufactures advanced IP phone systems for enterprise and residential markets, announced a partnership with Canada-based information technology company ScopServ International to enable interoperability of its VoIP phones in open source systems. [ Read More ]

Study: Global IP-PBX Market will Hit $9.05 Billion by 2015

February 19, 2010 - 11:59 AM - According to the study, businesses are replacing their TDM systems with IP-PBX's across verticals including government, finance, medical, call centers and a host of other businesses who can benefit from an IP-PBX or hosted PBX. [ Read More ]

INTERNET TELEPHONY Magazine Honors Juniper Media with Product of the Year Award

February 19, 2010 - 10:53 AM - Juniper Media, a global technology media company that aids technology buyers, advocates proven technology solutions and helps technology suppliers acquire new customers and increase revenue, has been recognized with INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine's 2009 Product of the Year Award. Launched in 1998 by Technology Marketing Corporation, INTERNET TELEPHONY is a premier publication that covers the IP communications industry. INTERNET TELEPHONY presents the annual Product of the Year awards to the mo… [ Read More ]

BCS Global Launches PSVN

February 19, 2010 - 9:25 AM - BCS Global Networks Limited, a provider of videoconferencing and telepresence solutions, has launched the Public Switched Video Network initiative, a framework that will help videoconferencing service providers and carriers to inter-connect their B2B Video Exchanges to a Public Global B2B Video Network. "Today's announcement marks a significant milestone for BCS Global in leading the thought leadership in the marketplace around making videoconferencing an easy-to-use and an effective visual … [ Read More ]

Beacon Enterprise Announces $20 Million Global IP Telecom Engagement

February 18, 2010 - 12:52 PM - Beacon Enterprise Solutions Group, Inc., an emerging global player in the design, implementation and management of high performance Information Technology Systems infrastructure solutions, has secured a multi-year global IP telecom order valued at approximately $20 million over five years with one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. [ Read More ]

NetLogic Microsystems Provides Processors & Devices for LTE Trials Worldwide

February 18, 2010 - 12:24 PM - NetLogic Microsystems, Inc., a provider of high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for next-generation Internet networks, has announced that the multi-core processors, knowledge-based processors and 10 Gigabit Ethernet PHY devices developed by the company have been deployed by high-performance LTE systems that are powering LTE trials in the different parts of the world. [ Read More ]

3CX Appoints Electronic Frontier as U.K. Distributor

February 17, 2010 - 4:54 PM - 3CX, a major player in Windows VoIP PBX software, has appointed Electronic Frontier Ltd. as a U.K. distributor. [ Read More ]

VoIP a La Carte

February 16, 2010 - 9:29 AM - VoIP broadly divides into services based on IP PBXs or those that are hosted in the cloud. Then, for SMBs, it get's complicated. Do they want a key system? Can they keep their regular PBX? What's a SIP trunk? How can they get objective advice? One company seems to have all the answers. [ Read More ]

Voice over LTE is Challenging, But Not for Obvious Reasons

February 12, 2010 - 1:34 PM - As Verizon gears up for its 4G LTE launch later this year, voice services have been a challenge, but not for reasons you might suppose. The issue is not that getting voice to work reliably on a 4G network is so much a problem. [ Read More ]

Washington Trust Bank Selects tw for Advanced Data Services

February 12, 2010 - 12:47 PM - Washington Trust Bank reportedly has selected tw telecom to provide IP VPN services to connect the bank's 41 branches and offices in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Utah with its technology support centers. "It's essential for us to continually analyze our information technology systems for areas of improvement in order to meet the dynamic needs of our business," Chris Green, VP/Director, IT Infrastructure Systems at Washington Trust Bank, said in a statement. [ Read More ]

Orange Business Services Selects Riverbed as Technology Partner for Enterprise Application Management Service

February 11, 2010 - 4:00 PM - France Telecom's flagship brand Orange Business Services has reportedly chosen Riverbed Technology as a technology partner for its Enterprise Application Management service. [ Read More ]

MIPS Technologies Partners with Intrinsyc Software

February 11, 2010 - 2:43 PM - MIPS Technologies, Inc., a provider of processor architectures and cores, and Intrinsyc Software International, Inc., a provider of software solutions for mobile devices, are partnering to bring 3.5G functionality to the MIPS architecture. [ Read More ]

ITS Telecom Announces All-in-One Wireless Office Communicator over HSPA Networks

February 11, 2010 - 2:20 PM - ITS Telecom, a provider of converged networks solutions, has announced that its Connecto wireless office communicator is available now with multiple interfaces to 3G High-Speed Packet Access or HSPA cellular networks. [ Read More ]

GL Announces Real-time Network Monitoring System for VoIP networks

February 11, 2010 - 11:10 AM - GL Communications a supplier of test, monitoring, and analysis equipment for TDM, Wireless, IP and VoIP networks has released its PacketScanWeb software, which is a real-time network monitoring system for VoIP networks. [ Read More ]

Digium Announces Extreme Phone Makeover Contest

February 10, 2010 - 12:50 PM - Tristan Barnum, director of Switchvox product marketing at Digium, noted that in a weak economy, many small- to mid-sized businesses with outdated technology believe they can't afford a complete phone system overhaul. [ Read More ]

China VoIP & Digital Telecom Provides Integral Virtualization Solutions, Services

February 8, 2010 - 10:11 AM - China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc., a Nevada-based operation, reportedly announced plans to discontinue VoIP operations to concentrate on providing integral virtualization solutions and services in China. The company reportedly has taken the decision consequent to the ban on VoIP services by the Chinese Government in July 2009 sequence to certain political requirements. [ Read More ]

3CX's PBX for Windows Interoperable with Beronet's Berofix VoIP Gateways

February 5, 2010 - 11:53 AM - 3CX, a developer of Voice over Internet Protocol or "VoIP" PBX software for Windows, announced a technology partnership with Beronet, a provider of VoIP gateway equipment, to pair 3CX's software-based IP-PBX with Beronet's VoIP gateways. Under the terms of the partnership, both companies have committed ongoing interoperability testing to ensure that customers can buy best of breed VoIP software and hardware, yet still be assured of an end to end solution supported by both vendors [ Read More ]

KPIX-TV Selects Clear-Com's Hybrid Network

February 4, 2010 - 3:22 PM - KPIX-TV/KBCW-TV, a major group-owned duopoly in the San Francisco Bay Area, reportedly has selected Clear-Com Communication Systems' Hybrid Network (Hybrid Time-Division Multiplexing [TDM] Matrix/IP Server Network). [ Read More ]

Teledynamic Named Digium Switchvox Select Dealer

February 4, 2010 - 11:50 AM - Teledynamic Communications recently announced that the company was named a Digium Switchvox Select Dealer by Digium. Becoming a select dealer allows Teledynamic to receive the highest level of sales and technical support from Digium, stated Teledynamic in a press release. [ Read More ]

UC to Outpace Overall Enterprise Voice Market through 2014: Report

February 4, 2010 - 11:08 AM - According to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group, an information source about the networking and telecommunications industries, annual UC market revenues will expand faster than the overall enterprise voice market through 2014. The report also indicates that the total PBX market is forecast to exceed $6 billion in 2014, but will not return to its peak of more than $7 billion, reached in 2007. [ Read More ]

U.S. Internet Acquires Assets of Modern Digital Communications

February 4, 2010 - 10:30 AM - US Internet, a global provider of Internet, hosting and digital phone services, reportedly has acquired the assets of Modern Digital Communications Inc. [ Read More ]

Office Phone Systems Inside the Phones

February 1, 2010 - 11:08 AM - Forget IP PBXs if you want a small office system. You simply plug the phones into the LAN and they self organize. Extension numbers are assigned automatically and there is a set-up wizard that is used to configure the phones, e.g. assign extension names and email addresses. That's all you need do to get a fully featured key system up and running. [ Read More ]

Telesphere Releases Hosted PBX Interactive Training Videos

February 1, 2010 - 8:09 AM - Telesphere has reportedly released company's custom-built, interactive hosted PBX phone system training videos on company's Web site to demonstrate the use of more than 50 business phone features and services to Telesphere customers. Bob Paulsen, chief operating officer of Telesphere, said that the company have decided to put the effort and capital into these training videos to help create a better user experience for our rapidly increasing customer base. [ Read More ]

2010: It's Only January, but so Many Questions Already for Service Providers

January 29, 2010 - 10:35 AM - Spending time at the ITEXPO always generates new ideas about where telecom and the broader sphere of communications is heading. Aside from my takeaways there, I've come across a few other timely items elsewhere that collectively point to a continued seismic shift that's coming into focus now, at least for North American service providers. [ Read More ]

Cisco's CTO Talks Mobile, Twitter and Competing Against Partners

January 29, 2010 - 10:23 AM - John Chambers spent a year trying to woo Padmasree Warrior, 49. No this isn't another cougar story; he wanted her to move from Motorola to Cisco. She finally did. [ Read More ]

Who are the Gatekeepers in the Mobile, Broadband and Web Ecosystems?

January 29, 2010 - 10:14 AM - Current debates over network neutrality seem sometimes to assume that the essential gatekeeper functions in the Internet ecosystem, and therefore some important measure of market power, are held by Internet service providers. That's an increasingly debatable proposition. [ Read More ]

Virtual PBX Intros New International Calling Options

January 25, 2010 - 10:38 AM - Virtual PBX, a provider of PBX and telephony disaster recovery services, has reportedly announced new international numbers in more than 45 countries and more than 1,500 cities abroad, giving more choice for multi-national customers. In addition to the new international calling plan, Virtual PBX also updated its affiliate program. The new Virtual PBX Affiliate Program lets partners participate in Virtual PBX's lead-generation rewards program. [ Read More ]

Centile to Launch ISTRA Mobile Platform

January 25, 2010 - 9:49 AM - Centile reportedly plans to launch its latest platform called "ISTRA Mobile" at the Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona. ISTRA Mobile is a mobile carrier driven PBX Services Platform. [ Read More ]

Xorcom Unveils New Dedicated Redundant Power Supply Unit

January 25, 2010 - 9:45 AM - Xorcom, a manufacturer of IP-PBX, reportedly has unveiled a dedicated redundant power supply unit, in order to support up to 16 Astribank telephony interface chassis. The company leverages Asterisk Open Source IP-PBX telephony platform to design and produce its hardware telephony solutions for commercial installations. [ Read More ]

Digium's New Switchvox SMB 4.5 'Packs' New Features

January 22, 2010 - 5:14 PM - Digium has reportedly begun offering small- to mid-sized businesses a powerful new tool to punch up productivity and flexibility that allow them to emerge from the slowly receding recession swinging. [ Read More ]

Aksys Networks Launches KONNECT Phones for Asterisk at ITEXPO East 2010

January 22, 2010 - 7:32 AM - Last year, business communications solutions provider Aksys Networks introduced its KONNECT Office Phone System - a server-less VoIP phone system geared for small businesses that requires no PBX or hosted service. [ Read More ]

Zultys Launches 5.2 UC Solution with BlackBerry Integration, Conference Bridge

January 21, 2010 - 8:52 PM - Zultys, a leading manufacturer of IP-PBX phone equipment for the SME market, is demonstrating the main features of the latest version of its MX Release 5.2 unified communications solution for the MX30 and MX250 IP PBXs this week at ITEXPO East 2010. [ Read More ]

Zultys Enters into Distribution Partnership with Target Distributing

January 21, 2010 - 3:27 PM - Zultys Inc., a provider of unified communications and VoIP business phone systems since 2001, reportedly has entered into a distribution partnership with Germantown, Md.-based Target Distributing. [ Read More ]

ITEXPO: Redfone Integrates TeleSoft's TsLinkNet IP-PBX Gateway Solution in its Telecom Offerings

January 21, 2010 - 9:59 AM - As per the agreement, Redfone has integrated TeleSoft's TsLinkNet Hi-Rel/Hi-Perf IP-PBX Gateway into its solutions. This is expected to enable Redfone to enhance software performance, capacity and robustness in its offerings. [ Read More ]

Aastra Introduces MX-ONE IP-PBX in Canada

January 20, 2010 - 12:46 PM - Aastra, a Canadian-based global provider of enterprise telephony communications equipment, applications and solutions, has introduced the company's MX-ONE call control manager into the Canadian market. [ Read More ]

Zultys Unveils Updated UC Solution for IP-PBXs

January 19, 2010 - 4:42 PM - Zultys Inc., a manufacturer of secure and Enterprise class IP-PBX phone equipment for the SME market, has reportedly launched its MX Release 5.2 Unified Communications solution for the MX30 and MX250 IP-PBXs. [ Read More ]

PacketExchange Acquires Mzima Networks

January 19, 2010 - 10:28 AM - PacketExchange, a network service provider, reportedly announced that it is acquiring Mzima Networks, another network service provider. The company will merge the customer base and operations of both the companies. PacketExchange serves Europe, Asia and the United States. Official sources said that the combined entity comprising of the two companies will offer global, next-generation IP and WAN network and services. [ Read More ]

Tekelec Deploys SIGTRAN Signaling Solution at TELUS

January 19, 2010 - 9:30 AM - Tekelec, a provider of core multimedia session control, mobile messaging and network intelligence, has reportedly deployed its SIGTRAN signaling system 7 over Internet protocol solution at TELUS. This deployment gives TELUS an important component in its planned migration to long term evolution technology. SIGTRAN has been implemented on Tekelec's EAGLE 5 platform at TELUS. This helps TELUS implement an IP-based network architecture that lowers transport costs and increases bandwidth for netw… [ Read More ]

pbxnsip IP PBX Now Interoperable with Sheeva Plug

January 18, 2010 - 8:11 AM - Mass.-based provider of SIP-based IP PBX software for Microsoft Windows, MAC and Linux, pbxnsip is reportedly demonstrated the interoperability of its SIP-based IP-PBX with the Sheeva Plug product at the CES in early January. [ Read More ]

Ixia Increases Q4 Revenue Guidance, Announces Restructuring Plan

January 18, 2010 - 7:26 AM - Calabasas, Cali.-based IP performance test systems provider Ixia has said that its revenues for fourth quarter 2009 are expected to increase by approximately 32 percent year-over-year and approximately 16 percent sequentially from $54 million to $56 million. [ Read More ]

O2 to Offer Home Phone to Broadband Customers

January 15, 2010 - 5:34 PM - O2, a communications company, reportedly said that in March it will offer home phone to the new and existing home broadband customers. The company sees this launch as a significant development in its strategy of placing itself at the heart of U.K.-based households. Company officials said that this move follows the successful establishment of the company as the quality player in the home broadband market. [ Read More ]

The Heritage at Brentwood Deploys XOP Networks' Mass Notification Solution

January 15, 2010 - 4:42 PM - The Heritage at Brentwood, a Life Care Services Community, which provides a fresh approach to senior living in Brentwood, Tenn. reportedly selected and deployed XOP Networks' Mass Notification Application on XOP's Universal Service Node platform to notify its residents of emergency situations such a an impending severe storm. [ Read More ]

Australian Consumer Trends and the National Broadband Initiative

January 15, 2010 - 9:01 AM - As the Australian government is working to invest as much as $43 billion in a new nationwide fixed-broadband network, the growing role mobile services are acquiring might give some observers pause about the wisdom of such an initiative. [ Read More ]

Citel to Exhibit at ITEXPO East 2010

January 14, 2010 - 4:44 PM - Citel, the VoIP Migration Company, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming ITEXPO East 2010 conference to be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Fla., January 20-22. [ Read More ]

ZigBee Smart Energy Certification Awarded to OpenPeak's OpenFrame 7E VoIP Platform

January 14, 2010 - 1:56 PM - OpenPeak, a provider of VoIP multimedia touch-screen device and telephony systems, has reportedly received the ZigBee Alliance's "ZigBee Smart Energy Certification" for its OpenFrame 7E multimedia home energy management and communications platform. [ Read More ]

Business Solutions Names Allworx 2010 Best Channel Vendor

January 14, 2010 - 8:21 AM - The Business Solutions magazine has recognized Allworx as a "Best Channel Vendor" for a second consecutive year. Allworx is an award-winning developer of IP-based phones and phone systems for businesses. [ Read More ]

Free White Paper Offers IP-PBX Buying Tips

January 13, 2010 - 8:49 AM - Premise-based Internet Protocol Private Branch eXchange systems are replacing PBX systems that were considered state-of-the-art business communications since about 1980. [ Read More ]

Paradial included in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2009

January 12, 2010 - 11:35 AM - Every year, Deloitte recognizes some of the fastest growing technology companies in EMEA. This year, Paradial, an award winning provider of standardized IP connectivity and security solutions has announced that the company has been included in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2009. [ Read More ]

Internet Access Not Immune From Economic Laws

January 11, 2010 - 6:07 PM - Question: What happens when the price of any desired good is raised? What happens when the price of any desired good is raised? [ Read More ]

NET Inks UC Planet Agreement

January 11, 2010 - 5:28 PM - The partnership allows NET to globally resell UC Planet's "Lookout" software for IP WAN Bandwidth Management to NET's enterprise and government customers, channel partners and carriers. [ Read More ]

VoIP Week in Review: HD Strengthening Business Case for VoIP

January 8, 2010 - 2:23 PM - This week, a Bedford, MA-based provider of VoIP monitoring solutions made headlines with the announcement that it was able to maintain its market lead including leadership including growing its business and customer base, despite the challenging economy in 2009. [ Read More ]

Asterisk - A Disruptive Force in IP Communications

January 7, 2010 - 10:24 AM - Open Source continues to be disruptive to traditional market leaders. Many have already adopted open source in various stages, selected to certify their phones with open source, and are trying to find ways to ride the wave without hurting, but complementing, their own lines of business. The open source model and licensing model make it a challenge for traditional players to compete and continue to gouge business users' financially. [ Read More ]

Complete Change in the Composition of PBX: ITEXPO 2010 Speaker

January 4, 2010 - 3:20 PM - The demand for smartphones continues to rise and so far the competition between the major players – including iPhone, BlackBerry and Android – but will there be a major industry player? [ Read More ]

Fonality IP Phones To Land in Philippines

December 28, 2009 - 9:03 AM - The Philippines has some years been known as an excellent location for offshored contact centers thanks to an affordable high-quality labor force that can relate to Americans, robust voice/data connectivity, and very supportive governments and carriers. The value proposition from this nation's workforce has enabled U.S. businesses especially to provide live agent services that otherwise may have been cut back or have forced them to raise prices. [ Read More ]

Epygi Partners with TOPEX for Mobilink IP Solutions

December 28, 2009 - 8:51 AM - European telecom equipment manufacturer and NGN solution provider TOPEX has partnered with Texas-based Epygi Technologies, Ltd., in order to provide Epygi developers with TOPEX Mobilink IP applications. [ Read More ]

Will 2010 Offer Widespread VoIP Adoption?

December 21, 2009 - 1:08 PM - As smartphones continue to be the mobile device of choice, the competition is heating up as to which smartphone will dominate the market. According to Chad Behling of RockBochs Inc., Google Android presents considerable value, but has a lot of work to do to catch up with Apple's iPhone. Behling recently talked with TMCnet's Rich Tehrani and shared his insights on 2009, innovation moving forward and what to expect out of 2010. [ Read More ]

OnState Adds Yuuguu Screen Sharing Service into its Virtual Communications Solutions

December 18, 2009 - 12:52 PM - On-demand virtual call center and virtual PBX business communications systems provider OnState Communications announced it will be adding Yuuguu's instant screen sharing service to company's virtual communications solutions. [ Read More ]

AtHoc Brings Network-Centric Mass Notification Systems to GTSI's Government Customers

December 18, 2009 - 12:21 PM - AtHoc, Inc., a provider of network-centric unified emergency notification systems, reportedly has signed a partnership agreement with GTSI Corp., an enterprise IT infrastructure solutions and services provider to government agencies. [ Read More ]

Mobile Broadband Software Manufacturer Acquired for $530 Million

December 18, 2009 - 11:05 AM - After just recently releasing its mobile broadband software in what seemed to be an attempt to conform to the growing amount of mobile broadband traffic, Airvana Inc. announced today that, pending shareholder approval, the company will be acquired. [ Read More ]

Panasonic Announces Interoperability of its NCP and TDE Scalable IP Communications Systems with XO's SIP Solution

December 18, 2009 - 9:58 AM - XO Communications, a provider voice, data and Internet, VoIP and managed services for businesses and carriers, has announced that Panasonic's NCP and TDE series business telephone systems are now interoperable with XO's Session Initiation Protocol trunking solution – called XO SIP. [ Read More ]

Verizon Business Awarded Contract to Improve Florida's Emergency Services Network

December 18, 2009 - 9:37 AM - Verizon Business reportedly announced that the company has signed a new five-year agreement with Hillsborough County as part of its plans to speed fire and medical response times in the cities of Plant City and Tampa and in unincorporated parts of the county, and put all the emergency systems under one umbrella. Under the $6.5 million contract, Verizon Business will manage an Internet protocol-based (IP) network linking the entire county's and incorporated cities' E911 systems with their 72 … [ Read More ]

Broadvox SIP Trunking Achieves Interoperability with Digium Switchvox UC Solution

December 18, 2009 - 8:59 AM - Broadvox, a Dallas-based provider of IP communications services for businesses, and Digium, the Asterisk company, announced that Broadvox is now certified interoperable with Digium's Switchvox SMB business communications system. Interoperability certification lets resellers deliver unified communications solutions to SMBs looking for less expensive options to integrate phones, e-mail, chat, video and the Internet. [ Read More ]

IP Connection Quality to Drive Standard, HD VoIP Adoption: ITEXPO Sponsor

December 17, 2009 - 2:41 PM - The overall quality of the IP connection will drive VoIP (std) and VoIP (HD). There are still a lot of issues with VoIP (drop outs, echo, noise, etc.) that must be resolved 99 percent, then VoIP and HD Voip will take off. Note: everyone wants HD, as long as the underlying technology works well. VoIP is not there yet, although it has improved tremendously in the last 3 years. [ Read More ]

New PortaSwitch Maintenance Release 21 Introduced By PortaOne

December 17, 2009 - 9:07 AM - Global communications infrastructure company PortaOne, Inc. recently announced the release of PortaSwitch Maintenance Release 21, or "MR21," for telephony service providers. The latest release marks a significant step forward for the company's telecommunication services and subscriber management platform. Using the PortaSwitch MR21, the company will be able to provide its customers with a number of fresh opportunities and advantages. This will bring greater robustness, simpler management and ope… [ Read More ]

IBM Helps Egyptian Government Preserve National Archives

December 15, 2009 - 4:39 PM - IBM is helping the Egyptian Government to preserve national archives. [ Read More ]

IBM Opens Cloud Computing Laboratory in Hong Kong

December 15, 2009 - 4:35 PM - IBM has opened a new Hong Kong Cloud Computing Laboratory to support LotusLive cloud services. This marks IBM's 10th cloud computing lab and the first lab of any major IT vendor in Hong Kong. [ Read More ]

GL Communications Releases Enhanced PacketScan Analysis Tool

December 15, 2009 - 3:28 PM - GL Communications Inc., a provider of test, monitoring, and analysis equipment for TDM, Wireless, IP and VoIP networks based in India, has reportedly announced to introduce an enhanced version of Packetscan software, an IP/VoIP Analysis Tool offered by the company. [ Read More ]

Telrex Enhances CallRex Software for Microsoft OCS 2007 R2

December 15, 2009 - 3:02 PM - Telrex, a provider of IP call recording and contact center optimization software, has designed and developed the CallRex Call Recording software, an easy and affordable IP call recording and monitoring solution for IP telephony and unified communications systems. Now, the company has announced new enhancements for the software so that it supports the Microsoft Office Communications Server, or "OCS," 2007 R2. [ Read More ]

911 Enable Achieves 3Com Certification for VCX Version 9.x

December 11, 2009 - 5:06 PM - 911 Enable, a provider of E911 solutions for IP phone systems, has announced that its Emergency Gateway (EGW) appliance has achieved 3Com certification for VCX version 9.x. [ Read More ]

Consortium to Build Southeast Asia Japan Cable System with Highest Bandwidth Capacity

December 11, 2009 - 9:46 AM - A consortium of major telecom and technology companies reportedly signed a landmark agreement to build and operate the Southeast Asia Japan Cable system (SJC), a new international submarine cable system with the highest capacity in the world. [ Read More ]

Hitachi Acquires Next Generation Packet Core Network Components from Nortel Networks

December 10, 2009 - 5:48 PM - Hitachi has reportedly acquired next generation packet core network components from Nortel Networks Limited, Nortel Networks Inc., and Nortel Networks Technology for a total of US$10 million. [ Read More ]

RemoteLink Selects Level 3 Communications

December 10, 2009 - 5:23 PM - RemoteLink Inc., a national provider of conferencing, interactive voice response (IVR) and data entry services, reportedly has selected Level 3 Communications to augment its voice and data communications solutions. [ Read More ]

NFIB Small Business Survey Has IP Telephony and Collaboration Implications

December 10, 2009 - 4:44 PM - The latest report on small business economic trends by the National Federation of Independent Business likely has implications for sales of IP telephony or unified communications systems and services to U.S. small businesses. [ Read More ]

Teleopti Announces Free Teleopti Pro Call Reporting for Powerful TEM

December 10, 2009 - 11:49 AM - Teleopti, a Swedish provider of solutions for strategic workforce and performance management as well as telecom expense management, or “TEM,” announced the launch of Teleopti Pro Call Reporting, a powerful free-of-charge call reporting function of Teleopti’s TEM application suite called Teleopti Pro. [ Read More ]

Aastra to Announce UC Product for SMBs at ITEXPO East 2010

December 10, 2009 - 9:41 AM - “Resellers and end users who are interested in unified communications applications for this market will definitely want to come by the booth for a demo and more information on this new offering,” Tim Whittington of Aastra said. [ Read More ]

Xorcom, Broadvox Achieve Interoperability in IP-PBX, SIP Trunking

December 9, 2009 - 4:13 PM - Interoperability is an important element in telecommunications as the lack of this capability can keep a vendor locked out of a potential client, limiting reach and profitability. Xorcom, a manufacturer of business telephone interface and appliances based on Asterisk open source software, and Broadvox, a Dallas-based provider of IP communications solutions for businesses, reportedly announced they have achieved interoperability in order to strengthen reach for both companies. [ Read More ]

VoIP Unlimited Announces Interoperability of its IP Network and Digium's Switchvox

December 8, 2009 - 4:25 PM - Digium and VoIP Unlimited have announced the interoperability of VoIP Unlimited’s SIP network and Switchvox, a unified communications, or “UC,” solution from Digium. [ Read More ]

Free White Paper Highlights Premises-Based PBX Buyer's Guide

December 4, 2009 - 4:08 PM - Premises-based IP PBX, or Internet Protocol Private Branch exchange systems, help organizations both large and small to implement and leverage the benefits of voice communications. [ Read More ]

The Elimination of State Tax: Time for Sippy Software?

December 4, 2009 - 11:31 AM - Yet for Maxim Sobolev, president of Sippy Software, Inc., the future does not name one winner in this space –instead, it will be shared by two or three competing platforms. The key will be in the openness for third-party applications. At the same time, high-definition voice – through wideband audio technology – is expected to have a slow uptake in the market due to substandard quality. [ Read More ]

TapRoot's Telephony CSY for Symbian Platform now Available as Open Source

December 2, 2009 - 4:47 PM - TapRoot Systems has announced that its 3GPP 27.010 telephony CSY for the Symbian platform is now available as an open source. [ Read More ]

NGS Enters into Reseller Agreement with VoiceInterop

December 2, 2009 - 8:06 AM - Through this technology combination, Land Mobile Radios like the P25, 800 MHz, 700 MHz, and others, PSTN, PBX, Satellite communications, wireless and PDAs can all be brought together in one platform. [ Read More ]

Altitude Software Now a Digium Premier Solutions Partner

December 1, 2009 - 12:36 PM - Digium Inc., the Asterisk Company, and Altitude Software, an independent contact center solutions vendor, have announced that Altitude Software is now a new Digium Premier Solutions Partner. [ Read More ]

Digium Appoints Steve Burcham Vice President of Operations and Quality

November 24, 2009 - 2:04 PM - Digium Inc, the Asterisk company, has appointed Steve Burcham for the position of Vice President of Operations and Quality. The appointment is expected to bolster Digium's promise in developing a quality telephone system for the industry and to improve its cliental services. [ Read More ]

Zultys Enters into Distribution Partnership with Alloy Computer Products

November 23, 2009 - 5:48 PM - Zultys, Inc., a provider of elegantly simple Unified Communications and VoIP Business Phone Systems since 2001, reportedly has entered into a distribution partnership with Alloy Computer Products of Melbourne, Australia. [ Read More ]

Zultys' MXmeeting Version 4.1 Equipped with Enhanced Features

November 20, 2009 - 9:59 AM - Zultys , a manufacturer of safe and enterprise grade IP PBX phone appliances targeted at the mid and enterprise segment, reportedly released its MXmeeting solution in a version 4.1. The latest version incorporates additional features like webcam video broadcast, remote printing, flash-based view-only applet for better meeting speed, an enhanced file sharing experience, which facilitates remote support and off site access and improved moderator tracking of attendee access and termination. [ Read More ]

Digium Adds Affiliate Partner Level to its Reseller Program

November 19, 2009 - 12:41 PM - Asterisk creator Digium, Inc. has added a new level to its Authorized Reseller Partner Program, the affiliate partner level. This will act as an entry-level tier for resellers who are interested in selling Digium Unified Communications and IP Telephony solutions, without a required minimum annual revenue commitment. [ Read More ]

Children International Cuts Costs with VoSKY's PBX-to-Skype Gateway

November 16, 2009 - 9:38 AM - Children International, a global nonprofit organization, has reportedly deployed VoSKY's PBX-to-Skype Gateway. The gateway will allow free Skype calling for employees, cut the cost of long distance and international calls and also improve collaboration and communication. Children International is a global charity that helps children living in extreme poverty. Based in the US, Children International operates 17 sponsorship agencies. The organization deployed a VoSKY Exchange VIS8 at its head … [ Read More ]

Who Says You Have To Rip Out Nortel PBXs? Not with OnState's Hosted Service

November 12, 2009 - 12:34 PM - Dying communications technology equipment maker Nortel has made some excellent PBXs and PBX/ACDs. Observers say that it is truly unfortunate for users, and investors, employees, and pensioners, that the Canadian-based firm's senior management and board were nowhere near as competent as its engineers and support staff. [ Read More ]

eOn Communications Launches eConn IP-PBX

November 10, 2009 - 2:52 PM - eOn Communications Corp., a provider of telecommunications solutions, recently launched its new server-based IP communications platform called the eConn IP-PBX at a recent industry event. [ Read More ]

Digium CEO Danny Windham to Deliver Keynote Address at ITEXPO East 2010 in Miami

November 9, 2009 - 10:43 AM - Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) today announced that Digium CEO Danny Windham has accepted its invitation to deliver a Keynote Address at ITEXPO East 2010, taking place Jan. 20-22, 2010 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Fla. Windham's presentation, which takes place Thursday, Jan. 21 9:45 a.m. EST, will address the evolution of Open Source as a mature telephony platform that is experiencing extensive growth in enterprise, government and carrier markets. Open to all ITEXPO… [ Read More ]

Huawei Deploys HSPA Network Across Canada for Bell

November 6, 2009 - 12:00 PM - Huawei, a major player in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, has reportedly deployed an HSPA network across Canada for Bell utilizing Huawei`s SingleRAN solution and base stations. According to Huawei officials, the company provided Bell with network infrastructure for the build out of its new HSPA network, which also offers Bell an efficient upgrade path forward to LTE. [ Read More ]

Teleca Joins LiMo Foundation

November 6, 2009 - 11:55 AM - Teleca, a supplier of solutions and services to the mobile industry, has reportedly joined the LiMo Foundation. The LiMo Foundation is a global industry consortium of mobile leaders dedicated to creating an open, consistent Linux-based software platform for use by the whole mobile industry. [ Read More ]

FaxBack VoIP Fax Server Interoperable with pbxnsip IP PBX, SIP Server

November 6, 2009 - 11:38 AM - Pbxnsip, a company specializing in SIP-based IP PBX software for Microsoft Windows, MAC and Linux environments, reportedly announced that it is now fully interoperable with FaxBack's NET SatisFAXtion VoIP fax server product line and their Free VoIP Plug-in for Microsoft Fax offering. Fax messaging company, FaxBack has been serving the industry through its VoIP fax solutions for SMB, enterprise and carrier applications. Company officials said that customers' demand for comprehensive T.38 pla… [ Read More ]

Telanetix Announces New Cordless Handsets for Small Business VoIP Market

November 6, 2009 - 11:20 AM - Telanetix, Inc., a communications solutions provider offering next generation voice services and solutions to the business market, has reportedly announced new cordless handsets for small business VOIP market. The Digital Phone System based on the Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications standard and marketed under the AccessLine brand, is available in several configurations and models for either home or small business offices. The company officials said that the system comes bundled w… [ Read More ]

Worldwide Converged Mobile Device Market Continues to Grow

November 6, 2009 - 10:53 AM - The worldwide converged mobile device market continues to grow despite the economic downturn. IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker has reportedly revealed that the worldwide converged mobile device market reached a new record for shipments during a single quarter. Converged mobile devices are capable of synchronizing personal information and email with server, desktop or laptop computers. IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker said that vendors shipped 43.3 million units d… [ Read More ]

Tektronix Communications Unveils New Suite of Network Intelligence Products

November 6, 2009 - 9:45 AM - Tektronix Communications, a global provider of Network Intelligence and Communications Test Solutions, has reportedly launched new Iris suite of Network Intelligence products for enhanced performance monitoring of Next Generation IP Networks. [ Read More ]

BEAM150 Adheres to Redpine Signals' 802.11n Standards

November 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM - Redpine Signals, a provider of ultra low power multi-standard wireless chipsets and systems, recently launched its BEAM150 family of highly integrated semiconductor products, which adhere to the 802.11n standards prescribed for single stream appliances. [ Read More ]

2010 Recovery Will be a 'U,' Not a 'V,' ADVA CEO Says

November 5, 2009 - 7:02 PM - Global communications service provider revenue will grow steadily, and likely will accelerate into 2010, says Brian Protiva, ADVA Optical Networking CEO. That will be good news for many in the service provider business, compared to 2009. [ Read More ]

Broadstripe Increases Speed of its Internet Service

November 5, 2009 - 6:24 PM - Broadstripe, a provider of entertainment, information and communications, has announced that it has increased Internet speeds for the vast majority of its Maryland residential high-speed Internet customers at no additional cost. [ Read More ]

Avago Technologies Provides Critical IP to Juniper for Development of High-Performance Silicon

November 5, 2009 - 3:33 PM - Avago Technologies has announced that it provided critical IP to Juniper Networks to enable the development of the company's high-performance silicon devices. [ Read More ]

eOn Communications Unveils IP PBX

November 3, 2009 - 9:28 AM - A new server-based solution called the eConn IP-PBX unveiled by eOn Communications Corp. today at the VoiceCon show in San Francisco offers a range of telephony applications for companies with 10 to 1,000 employees. [ Read More ]

Critical Links Intros edgeHOTEL IP-Based Management Platform

October 28, 2009 - 8:25 AM - According to the company, the new solution is designed to reduce costs and latency of hotel operations while greatly improving guest experience with advanced telephony, Web, e-mail, wireless and a plethora of integrated hotel features such as billing, room status, wake-up, call accounting, statistics etc. [ Read More ]

One Communications Intros OneSolutions Hosted IP PBX Solution

October 27, 2009 - 5:01 PM - One Communications, a privately-held, multi-regional integrated telecommunications solutions provider in the United States, has announced the availability of its new OneSolutions Hosted IP PBX solution. [ Read More ]

Network Equipment Technologies' VX Series of Switches Qualified for NTT DoCoMo Office Link

October 26, 2009 - 9:12 AM - Network Equipment Technologies, a provider of network and Voice over Internet Protocol solutions to enterprises and government agencies, reportedly announced that NTT DoCoMo has qualified NET's VX Series, a fully integrated multi-service voice switch, for offering direct IP-PBX connection to the NTT DoCoMo Office Link service. [ Read More ]

FCC Calls for Open Internet, Verizon and Google Find Common Ground

October 22, 2009 - 4:09 PM - The FCC today proposed a rule today calling for all Internet traffic to be treated equally, regardless of destination. In doing so – via a live Webcast that began at 10 a.m. – the government agency welcomed comments, especially suggestions on how the commission should handle managed services, such as video and voice. [ Read More ]

Burlington County Special Services School District Deploys Whaleback's CrystalBlue Voice Service

October 22, 2009 - 3:43 PM - Whaleback Systems has announced that the Westhampton Township, New Jersey-based Burlington County Special Services School District has deployed its managed voice service across its four school campuses. [ Read More ]

Mindspeed Helps Ooma Telo Deliver Free Quality Phone Service

October 22, 2009 - 3:38 PM - According to Toby Farrand, vice president, hardware engineering and operations at Ooma, Mindspeed has made it possible for the company to offer next-gen home phone service that consumers are looking for. [ Read More ]

IntelliNet Partners with Adax

October 22, 2009 - 11:52 AM - Georgia-based IntelliNet Technologies has reportedly partnered with Cali.-based Adax to cost-effectively deliver 3G and IP core network connectivity to telecom equipment vendors. [ Read More ]

Verizon Chairman Expresses Concerns Over FCC 'Net Neutrality' Proposal at SuperComm

October 22, 2009 - 11:38 AM - Verizon Chairman and CEO Ivan Seidenberg criticized the FCC's forthcoming proposal on policies to preserve an open Internet at this week's SuperComm 2009. [ Read More ]

Broadvox Announces Interoperability with Xorcom IP PBX

October 22, 2009 - 10:56 AM - Broadvox, a Dallas-based provider of IP communications solutions for businesses, and Xorcom, a manufacturer of business telephone interface and appliances based on Asterisk open source software, announced interoperability certification between the Xorcom series of Asterisk-based IP-PBX solutions and Broadvox SIP Trunking services. The new offering gives companies "significant" cost savings over traditional telecommunication services to place calls in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico an… [ Read More ]

Panasonic Positioned Number One in Business Phone Systems

October 20, 2009 - 3:23 PM - Latest report from T3i Group titled "Global InfoTrack for Enterprise Communications," has named Panasonic System Networks Company of America as the leader in the worldwide business telephony arena. The company, as the report states, has achieved #1 market share for the first and second quarters 2009. [ Read More ]

MegaPath Expands its IP PBX Certified Partner Program

October 20, 2009 - 8:29 AM - MegaPath Inc., a provider of managed IP data, voice and security services, has announced the expansion of its IP PBX Certified Partner program with the inclusion of Grandstream Networks. This is expected to offer more choices in voice and data hardware for customers. [ Read More ]

IJJ Corp. to Launch Proprietary VoIP Softswitch Solution

October 19, 2009 - 10:30 AM - IJJ Corporation's wholly owned subsidiary TelecoTech is reportedly set to launch a proprietary VoIP softswitch solution called the MasterSwitch intended to target the VoIP market. TelecoTech's MasterSwitch is a software telephone switch or Softswitch built around the Asterisk Digium platform. [ Read More ]

TelcoBridges Partners with Khomp to Offer High-Capacity Telecom Solutions in Brazil

October 16, 2009 - 8:17 AM - Canadian hardware and software supplier TelcoBridges Inc. has reportedly partnered with leading South American telecom vendor, Khomp to deliver high-capacity telecom solutions in Brazil. [ Read More ]

Tech Data Forms Specialized Business Units for UC and Network Security

October 15, 2009 - 10:49 AM - Tech Data Corporation reportedly announced the formation of two new specialized business units, or "SBUs," to enhance the support offered by its Networking Product Marketing Division to resellers and vendors. This helps manufacturers, software publishers and IT resellers to leverage the growing demand for unified communications, or "UC," and network security solutions. [ Read More ]

CoreDial Announces VoiceAxis 3.0

October 15, 2009 - 8:30 AM - CoreDial, LLC, a provider of hosted PBX and VoIP software and services, has reportedly launched its VoiceAxis 3.0, a multi-tenant PBX and VoIP management software. [ Read More ]

VoiceNation Picks Asterisk for Next Generation Call Center

October 14, 2009 - 9:21 AM - According to officials with VoiceNation, by integrating their proprietary solutions with Asterisk, they have been able to chart out new features and services not yet realized by others in the telephone answering service industry. [ Read More ]

Integrated Research Enhances its PROGNOSIS VoIP Monitor for Avaya Customers

October 13, 2009 - 12:04 PM - Integrated Research has announced availability of PROGNOSIS VoIP Monitor Release 2 to all Avaya IP telephony customers. It is available as an upgrade for existing VoIP Monitor users and also as a standalone download from the VoiceQuality.com Web site. Version 2 incorporates new features and more enhanced functionality. [ Read More ]

Asterisk-Based IP PBXs for Large Enterprises on Display at AstriCon 2009

October 12, 2009 - 8:31 PM - It started with a crazy idea in the head of Mark Spencer. From there it grew into the "darling" of a small, but enthusiastic developer community. It went on to represent a big promise to change the PBX market very quickly, and today we are witnessing the early stages of maturity, where Asterisk growth is driven by concrete market needs. [ Read More ]

Symmetricom Unveils Industry-First End-to-End Management for IEEE 1588 PTP Portfolio

October 12, 2009 - 12:24 PM - Symmetricom has reportedly unveiled the industry's first comprehensive IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol end-to-end synchronization management platform. Named TimePictra 4.0, this platform offers improved network visibility and management of IEEE 1588 PTP servers and clients, the company said. With the help of TimePictra, network personnel can access information about NEs, update their configurations, conduct inventory management for any of the managed elements in the synchronization network… [ Read More ]

Wanted by AstriCon 2009 Speaker: Asterisk as a Viable Alternative to Traditional PBXs

October 12, 2009 - 9:48 AM - VoIP industry insiders should hear and see more evidence this week at AstriCon 2009 that Asterisk – the open source telephony platform created and developed by Digium – is becoming more accepted by the enterprise as a viable, high quality, alternative to the typical proprietary-based PBX systems, the head of a San Francisco-based software developer in business applications and IP telephony told TMCnet in an interview. [ Read More ]

Digium Recognized as Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant

October 8, 2009 - 8:13 AM - Digium, Inc., the Asterisk Company, has announced its positioning in the Visionaries quadrant of Gartner's "Magic Quadrant for Corporate Telephony" report. [ Read More ]

OnRelay Releases its New Mobile PBX Software

October 7, 2009 - 6:16 PM - OnRelay, a provider of cellular fixed mobile convergence, has announced the carrier-grade release of its Mobile PBX software, Unified MBX. [ Read More ]

AstriCon 2009 to Draw Record Number of Attendees: NETXUSA

October 7, 2009 - 1:48 PM - The Asterisk market is going strong and growing even during this economic downturn, an official with a Greenville, S.C.-based company with a distribution channel of more than 5,000 independent resellers throughout the United States and foreign nations told TMCnet during an interview. [ Read More ]

Winning More Projects with Asterisk: Gearing Up for AstriCon 2009

October 7, 2009 - 1:25 PM - High-level executives cannot ignore the open source telephony platform Asterisk, created and developed by Digium, though just a few years ago large players scoffed at the technology, the head of a Europe-based company that specializes in building high availability and scalable Asterisk systems worldwide told TMCnet in an interview. [ Read More ]

Developments in Asterisk Must Be Followed: AstriCon 2009 Speaker

October 7, 2009 - 1:05 PM - According to Jim Dalton, CEO of TransNexus, Inc., Asterisk and a couple of other open source telecom projects are "the most significant leading indicators for the future of telecommunications. If you are not watching developments in the Asterisk community, you have your head in the sand." [ Read More ]

Hosted, Virtualized PBXs on the Rise: AstriCon 2009 Speaker

October 7, 2009 - 9:40 AM - Asterisk – the open source telephony platform created and developed by Digium – will continue to see increasingly wide adoption among developers, even as hosted, virtualized PBXs hit the market and become common business models, an official with an Irving, Texas-based provider of voice and data solutions told TMCnet in an interview. [ Read More ]

iBasis GRX Service Supports Roaming for Always-on Data Services

October 6, 2009 - 11:02 AM - iBasis, a KPN affiliate, has introduced iBasis GRX (General Packet Radio Service Roaming eXchange), an IP-based service that provides a single carrier connection to support "always-on" technologies such as mobile Internet access, multimedia messaging services (MMS), push-to-talk cellular, instant messaging, and presence. [ Read More ]

IBasis Unveils IP-Based GRX Service to Support 'Always-On' Technologies

October 5, 2009 - 10:28 AM - IBasis reportedly announced the introduction of iBasis GRX or General Packet Radio Service – Roaming eXchange, which is an IP-based service that supports "always-on" technologies. The service provides a single carrier connection that can support mobile Internet access, multimedia messaging services, push-to-talk cellular, instant messaging and presence. The company is a wholesale carrier of international long distance telephone calls, and it also provides retail prepaid calling services and… [ Read More ]

Vertical's New Wave IP Applications to Land on Contact Centers, Offices

October 5, 2009 - 7:23 AM - IP telephony has been sweeping through organizations like tides: washing away older, rigid, and costlier TDM systems. This present tide is more powerful than the last, thanks to high-quality and versatile solutions pulled by strong economic forces. Vertical Communications has come out with three new voice applications that ride this crest: Wave Contact Center, WaveNet, and Wave Call Classifier, which are available as a software upgrade on its Wave IP 2500TM and Wave IP 500 TM Business Commun… [ Read More ]

Software Review Company Reveals Top PBX Providers

October 2, 2009 - 5:05 PM - PBXCompare.com, a hosted PBX system review company, has released an update on reviews on PBX systems from Phone.com, RingCentral, My1Voice and Virtual PBX. [ Read More ]

Collaboration is Hot, But is Demand for Other UC Features Unclear?

October 2, 2009 - 3:55 PM - Ben Lillienthal, general manager of Citrix Audio Services Group, said he isn't so sure consumer demand for most unified communications services is actually as strong as some surveys suggest. [ Read More ]

Radware Wiins TMC's 2009 INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award

October 2, 2009 - 1:08 PM - Radware, a Mahwah, N.J. based provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, has reportedly announced that two of its products, AppDirector and SIP Director have received the 2009 INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award presented by TMC's INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. [ Read More ]

GSMA Introduces PathFinder Number Portability Discovery

October 2, 2009 - 12:56 PM - Bringing the concept of global number portability a step closer to reality, GSMA has reportedly announced the launch of PathFinder Number Portability Discovery. GSMA said that Neustar, Inc., will operate this service. Number portability services allow people to keep a single number even if they change the service providers. This is believed to encourage competitiveness among service providers as subscribers are more likely to change their service providers if they can keep their number. The … [ Read More ]

Citel to Unveil New Firmware Release for Portico TVA for Asterisk Users at AstriCon 2009

October 2, 2009 - 11:43 AM - Citel, whose U.S. headquarters are in Amherst, N.Y., is attending AstriCon 2009, in part, to introduce customers and other Asterisk users to a new firmware release for the Portico TVA designed with Asterisk user in mind. [ Read More ]

Sprint SIP Trunking Goes 'General Availability'

October 2, 2009 - 11:21 AM - Sprint now is reportedly selling SIP trunking service on a "general availability" basis, allowing business users to buy a single IP connection for voice, data and video communications while reducing local, long-distance and calling feature expenses. The company was one of the first U.S.-based providers of SIP trunking services qualified for use with Office Communications Server 2007 R2, and has been selling the service since early 2009 on a limited basis. [ Read More ]

KeyOn Intros Google Apps Partner Edition for Wireless Broadband Customers

October 2, 2009 - 10:16 AM - KeyOn Communications, a provider of wireless broadband, satellite video and voice over Internet protocol services in the U.S, reportedly announced that it is bringing Google Apps Partner Edition to its wireless broadband subscribers. KeyOn expects to provide direct access to Google's e-mail and communications tools by offering Google Apps directly to its subscribers. Additionally, KeyOn subscribers can also access their KeyOn e-mail, powered by Google, from any computer connected to the Int… [ Read More ]

WTG Enters into Strategic Partnership with Fonality

September 30, 2009 - 11:27 AM - Vuillaume said that his company is delighted to have the experts at WTG as its partners and look forward to helping them bring affordable business phone systems to their customers. [ Read More ]

Digium Announces Exhibit Space at AstriCon 2009 Conference Sold Out; Hall Expanded to Accommodate Additional Demand

September 30, 2009 - 10:10 AM - AstriCon 2009 will be held October 13-15, 2009, at the Renaissance Glendale Resort and Spa near Phoenix, Arizona. Business, technical, carrier and advanced Asterisk tracks offer detailed information for a variety of attendees. Registration for the conference is open at www.astricon.net. [ Read More ]

GL Intros New Voice Quality Testing System Featuring VQuad, Dual UTA

September 25, 2009 - 8:59 AM - GL Communications, a Maryland-based provider of PC-based test, analysis and simulation products to the telecommunications industry, reportedly unveiled a new "VQuad Software with Dual UTA Hardware" product, which is a voice quality testing system that simplifies end-to-end voice quality testing. GL's VQuad software on Netbook, along with company's Dual UTA hardware box, together can be used as a single platform or a system that provides all necessary capabilities for automatic measurement of… [ Read More ]

OpenScape Voice Rated '5 Out of 5' in New Current Analysis Report

September 22, 2009 - 12:05 PM - Siemens Enterprise Communications Group, a provider of enterprise communications solutions, has announced that Current Analysis, a communication industry analyst firm, has rated the company's flagship software-based product, OpenScapeVoice, high in its latest product assessment report. [ Read More ]

IP PBX Vendor Zultys Rolls Out Line of Media Gateways

September 21, 2009 - 3:51 PM - In response to requests from resellers and customers, Zultys Inc., which makes a line of compact, all-in-one IP PBXs delivering unified communications features and capabilities, has unveiled a new line of media gateways that customers can use to expand their existing phone systems. [ Read More ]

Instra Releases Convergence Solution Based on ENUM Technology

September 21, 2009 - 2:43 PM - Melbourne, Australia-based Instra Corporation has reportedly launched a convergence solution PhNUM, powered by the ENUM technology. [ Read More ]

i2Telecom and Windmill Provide International Calling for Military Personnel

September 17, 2009 - 1:36 PM - The two companies, in conjunction with the USO, will provide an international long-distance calling solution tailored for U.S. service men and women that is powered by i2Telecom's acclaimed MyGlobalTalk product. [ Read More ]

IPC Expands Global Network Coverage through Partnership with 2Connect Bahrain

September 17, 2009 - 12:54 PM - IPC Systems, a provider of communications solutions to financial services firms, has expanded its global network coverage through a partnership with 2Connect Bahrain. [ Read More ]

IP Infusion Opens Technical Assistance Center in China to Serve Customers Round-the-Clock

September 17, 2009 - 11:14 AM - IP Infusion, an ACCESS company and provider of software for Next Generation Network, or "NGN," equipment manufacturers and converged IP service providers, has established a technical assistance center in Nanjing, China. The center will offer support in the local language for IP Infusion customers in China. [ Read More ]

NCH Software Releases New Version of Axon Virtual PBX Software

September 15, 2009 - 9:01 AM - NCH Software, a provider of audio, video, business and telephony/VoIP tools and utilities, has announced the release of the latest version of its Axon Virtual PBX Software. [ Read More ]

Dialexia's HERO Hosted IP PBX Wins Best of Show Award at ITEXPO

September 15, 2009 - 7:55 AM - Dialexia Communications' HERO hosted IP PBX bagged a "Best of Show Award" in the Best Service Provider Solution category during Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC)'s ITEXPO West 2009 in Los Angeles. [ Read More ]

Nxtvox Releases Redesigned 8-port Analog Interface Cards

September 14, 2009 - 9:02 AM - Nxtvox has reportedly released its re-designed lead-free and RoHS compliant 8-port analog interface cards that are now fully compatible with Digium Asterisk Hardware Device Interface. [ Read More ]

Cavalier's IPeer HPBX Now Available in Virginia

September 14, 2009 - 8:35 AM - Cavalier, a Virginia-based provider of telecommunications services throughout the eastern United States, recently announced the expansion of its IPeer, an advanced IP telephony solution, into Richmond and Norfolk markets. The addition of this telephony solution brings unified communications services to customers of Virginia's metropolitan areas. [ Read More ]

Avaya Ranked Number One in Fixed-Mobile Convergence Market

September 11, 2009 - 10:56 AM - Avaya is the top ranked vendor in Enterprise Advanced Premise-based Fixed-Mobile Convergence market share, according to a recently published report by analyst firm Frost & Sullivan. [ Read More ]

Skype for iPhone, iPod Touch Now in Canada

September 11, 2009 - 10:42 AM - Now there's another way to make your iPhone absolutely, completely, totally indispensable: Skype has announced its Skype for iPhone and iPod Touch on the App Store in Canada. [ Read More ]

Lantronix Introduces SpiderDuo

September 11, 2009 - 10:35 AM - Lantronix, Inc., provider of secure, remote management, device networking and data center management technologies, has announced SpiderDuo, its newest addition to company's popular Spider family of remote KVM solutions. [ Read More ]

Panasonic Rolls Out IP-Based Network Cameras

September 11, 2009 - 9:34 AM - Panasonic, a provider of corded PBX/IP PBX telephony systems and cameras, has introduced four IP-based network cameras equipped with features that enhance efficiency and performance while helping business owners to monitor company premises through certain mobile phones and PCs. [ Read More ]

DigiTel Italia Standardizes on Thomson's Cirpack LEN

September 10, 2009 - 3:25 PM - DigiTel Italia, an Italian telecommunications operator, reportedly has standardized on Thomson's recently launched Cirpack Local Exchange Node (LEN), in order to expand its residential and enterprise services. With this, DigiTel Italia becomes the launch customer for Thomson's new Cirpack LEN. [ Read More ]

Thomson Cirpack Local Exchange Node Unveiled

September 10, 2009 - 2:47 PM - Thomson, a provider of services to content creators, reportedly has introduced a new solution, "Cirpack Local Exchange Node (LEN)," which brings the same functionality of Cirpack Softswitch to the local exchange level. [ Read More ]

Verizon Biz Takes BEST VoIP to Europe, Taps ADTRAN

September 9, 2009 - 12:02 AM - The Verizon Business Burstable Enterprise Shared Trunks feature is now available in Europe, the company announced at the Broadband World Forum Europe 2009 event this week in Paris. The company today also disclosed that it has certified the ADTRAN NetVanta 6310 IP Business Gateway for deployment with the Verizon IP Integrated Access solution in Europe and the United States. [ Read More ]

New Cbeyond Program Makes for More Integrated Solutions, Selling and Service

September 3, 2009 - 3:38 PM - According to Jason Walker, product marketing manager for Cbeyond's SIPconnect service, the Cbeyond Platform Partner Program affords it the opportunity to better support its resellers and ultimately get the best solution to the end customer. [ Read More ]

Ecotronics Unveils Kapanga for Android

September 3, 2009 - 11:26 AM - Ecotronics has released its Android-version of Kapanga Softphone software to the 2009 Google's Android Developer Challenge. According to Ecotronics, Kapanga for Android client has been independently tested. [ Read More ]

Telekenex Mitigates Communications Fraud with Equinox

September 3, 2009 - 11:12 AM - Equinox Information Systems has announced that enterprise voice and data services provider Telekenex, has licensed Protector 10 to monitor call and data usage records for real-time fraud detection. [ Read More ]

Nortel Helps Suddenlink Deliver Geo-Survivable Communication Services

September 3, 2009 - 9:05 AM - Suddenlink reportedly enhanced its network with Nortel's communication server 2000 geo-survivable configuration to split switch equipment across two locations. [ Read More ]

DeltaCom Announces IP-Based Platform Enhancements

September 3, 2009 - 7:53 AM - DeltaCom has announced the enhancement of its Simpli-Business service with the incorporation of NEC's Univerge SV8100 Communications Server, establishing an Internet Protocol-based platform. [ Read More ]

Xorcom IP-PBX Launches New Ethernet Port

September 2, 2009 - 4:52 PM - Xorcom, a manufacturer of business telephony interfaces and appliances based on Asterisk open source software, today announced that it designed a second high speed 1G/sec Ethernet port into its IP-PBX offering. The company broke the news at Technology Marketing Corporation's ITEXPO West 2009,which is underway at the Los Angeles Convention Center. [ Read More ]

Cbeyond Introduces Platform Partner Program at ITEXPO West

September 2, 2009 - 3:11 PM - Cbeyond Inc., a provider of communications and IT solutions, today announced a new voice and data solutions program to small businesses at Technology Marketing Corporation's ITEXPO West 2009. The so-called Cbeyond Platform Partner Program links Cbeyond with IP-PBX equipment manufacturers to certify the equipment is interoperable with Cbeyond's core voice and data services offering - BeyondVoice with SIPconnect. The program also teams Cbeyond and manufacturers in the sales, marketing, trainin… [ Read More ]

Managing SIP Trunking and Voice 2.0

September 1, 2009 - 1:57 PM - SIP trunking and premise-based IP-PBX equipment serve the dynamic needs of the SMB and SoHo user, especially in a depressed economy where small businesses are re-evaluating infrastructure costs while trying to also maintain business process, continuity and ease-of-use for staff [ Read More ]

ITEXPO Session Offers How-To for Tier-2 Cable Operators

August 31, 2009 - 3:37 PM - Tier-2 cable operators are relying more and more on managed digital voice offerings to help boost their packages and keep a leg up on the competition with RBOCs. Along with the need to be value-conscious, it's important to also know where – and how – to invest in these services, for both the financial and operational health of a company. [ Read More ]

Digium's Bill Miller to Present During Tell-All ITEXPO Session on SIP Trunking

August 31, 2009 - 11:13 AM - With telecommunications becoming increasingly popular in the business world, the "SIP Trunking Professional Development Program" session at TMC's ITEXPO West is an event that shouldn't be missed. [ Read More ]

Ear Ye! Ear Ye!

August 28, 2009 - 5:27 PM - The past month has been busy one for the Federal Communications Commission. Two new commissioners were sworn in and announced their staffs. The new FCC chairman named his senior advisor on broadband. He also selected senior staffers to work on the development of a National Broadband Plan as part of the Omnibus Broadband Initiative. And the agency introduced a team of senior technologists who will help the FCC develop a National Broadband Plan. [ Read More ]

HGI Set to Host its First Test Event

August 27, 2009 - 10:29 AM - Home Gateway Initiative will soon hold the first ever test event to test the quality of service and multi-session support in both home gateway products and reference designs. Company officials announced that this event will be held next month in France. [ Read More ]

Innovation Announces Growing Popularity of ComXchange

August 26, 2009 - 5:51 PM - Innovation Technologies Worldwide reportedly announced that several hospitality industry enterprises recently installed its ComXchange, which is a hospitality exclusive Internet Protocol Private Branch eXchange, or IP PBX. [ Read More ]

Accanto Systems' IMS X-Ray Meets the Demands of Complex IMS Networks

August 21, 2009 - 10:47 AM - Based on Accanto's iCSA (Intelligent Customer Service Assurance) platform, the IMS X-Ray helps service providers bring up, troubleshoot and optimize IMS technology and enables new IP-based services as well as provides signaling and protocol drill-down and KPI monitoring support. [ Read More ]

Cloud Telecomputers Intros 'Glass' for Desktop Smartphones

August 21, 2009 - 8:18 AM - Glass's open application programming interface (API) and Android development environment enable SIP phone and IP PBX manufacturers, service providers, and third parties to add applications and create their own unique presence in the market. [ Read More ]

Florida's Charlotte County 9-1-1 Selects PlantCML Solution for Emergency Communication Centers

August 20, 2009 - 7:52 AM - Florida's Charlotte County 9-1-1 has selected PlantCML's Sentinel Patriot call processing solution for three of its Emergency Communication Centers (ECC). [ Read More ]

Florida's Charlotte County 9-11 Selects PlantCML Solution for Emergency Communication Centers

August 19, 2009 - 6:54 PM - Florida's Charlotte County 9-11 emergency services has selected PlantCML's Sentinel Patriot call processing solution for three of its Emergency Communication Centers. [ Read More ]

PacStar's Unified Communications Solutions Earns JITC Certification

August 19, 2009 - 5:17 PM - PacStar, a provider of communications solutions to the military and government, recently announced that its PacStar 6800 Small End Office and the PacStar 6300 Deployable Voice Exchange, DVX, have earned interoperability certification by the Joint Interoperability Test Command thereby placing them in the Approved Product List of Defense Information Systems Agency. [ Read More ]

Digium to Sponsor Switchvox Workshop at ITEXPO West

August 18, 2009 - 8:49 AM - The Switchvox course will also teach attendees how to identify the basic characteristics of analog and digital PSTN connections. In this segment of the course, attendees will gain a better understanding of the differences between VoIP and PSTN and how they fit into their overall corporate environment. [ Read More ]

Douglas Telecom Announces a Redundant Model of Business Telephone Service

August 17, 2009 - 5:17 PM - Quality and flexibility are the key factors driving the adoption of business voice over Internet protocol solutions. However, many businesses have been slow to adopt VoIP services due to concerns on reliability and cost. [ Read More ]

IP-PBX Market for SMBs Marks Strongest Segment in Communications: Dialexia

August 14, 2009 - 5:09 PM - Ahmed Aina, CEO of Dialexia Communications Inc., told TMC CEO Rich Tehrani in an interview – printed in full below – that he expects FMC technology to "truly allow people to use only one phone number and be reached everywhere." [ Read More ]

INX Awarded $ 1.3 Million Contract by Mexico's Youth, Family Department

August 14, 2009 - 12:53 PM - INX Inc., a U.S. provider of IP communications and data center solutions for enterprise organizations, reportedly has been awarded a $1.3 million contract by The State of New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department to implement an education communication network. The project is scheduled for completion in July. The contract represents approximately $1.3 million in product and services revenue to INX. [ Read More ]

MyFax Intros 100 Free Fax Templates

August 14, 2009 - 8:58 AM - MyFax, an independent business vertical and also a Software as a Solution, or "SaaS" from Protus IP Solutions, reportedly announced that its namesake solution now has 100 free fax templates on offer, and most Microsoft Office and Open Office users can edit these any way they want since the templates have been created in Microsoft Word format. [ Read More ]

Junction Networks To Test And Review SIP Phones

August 13, 2009 - 11:28 AM - Junction Networks has started testing SIP phones, soft phones and other user agents. The evaluations and results of these independent, vigorous tests will be posted on its review site. Junction Networks provides business-class VoIP and hosted VoIP services to small and medium-sized enterprises. [ Read More ]

Octasic Sees Interest in Enterprise IP-PBX, Wireless Gateways

August 12, 2009 - 4:42 PM - James Awad, product marketing manager at Octasic Inc., told TMC CEO Rich Tehrani in an interview – printed in full below – that, at worst, product demand slowed and demand management became more difficult as customers sought to minimize inventory by only ordering against orders in hand. [ Read More ]

Flow Utilizes Cedar Point's Switching System to Offer VoIP Service in Grenada

August 11, 2009 - 2:23 PM - Flow will be making use of Cedar Point's SAFARI C3 multimedia switching system in its new VoIP service to the residents of Grenada. [ Read More ]

Barracuda Networks Intros New VoIP PBX for Businesses of All Sizes

August 11, 2009 - 7:34 AM - Content security appliances provider Barracuda Networks has announced the launch of CudaTel, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. CudaTel will bring to market the CudaTel Communication Server, a new VoIP PBX offering for businesses of all sizes. [ Read More ]

VoIP, from Toy to Game-Changer

August 10, 2009 - 4:37 PM - According to William Bumbernick, CEO of Alteva – who told TMC CEO Rich Tehrani in an interview, printed in full below, that he become engrossed in the segment when his company began focusing on IP-PBXs – Alteva's hosted VoIP platform integrates backend operations from billing to communications. [ Read More ]

Sonus Networks Augments Network Border Control Solutions

August 7, 2009 - 12:02 PM - Sonus Networks, a provider of network transformation via IP communications technology, reportedly announced that it has augmented its Network Border Control solutions. The new capabilities such as local policy and call routing will now facilitate customers with easier as well as cost-effective large scale deployments - for a wider range of voice networks. [ Read More ]

FreePBX v3 Now Available for Open Source Developers

August 7, 2009 - 7:42 AM - The FreePBX project, sponsored by Bandwidth.com, reportedly announced it has made available the open source Developer's Preview of FreePBX version 3 with immediate effect at the ClueCon Open Source Telephony Developers Conference. [ Read More ]

Digium Taps Teledynamic Communications as IP-PBX Services Reseller

August 6, 2009 - 3:37 PM - Digium, a provider of VoIP-capable PBX phone systems for small- to medium-sized businesses, has reached a deal with a provider of business telephone systems to represent its Switchvox IP PBX services. The company has partnered with Teledynamic Communications, Inc. to give San Francisco, Calif.-area businesses access to robust IP PBX services at a value-based price. The partnership reflects the growing popularity of open source software by small- and medium-sized businesses. [ Read More ]

TalkSwitch Unveils Cordless IP PBX Phones

August 6, 2009 - 3:22 PM - Ontario, Canada-based developer of phone systems for small businesses, TalkSwitch has reportedly released its cordless IP-PBX solutions. The valuable amalgam of TalkSwitch VS hybrid phone systems and the TS-850i cordless DECT phone offers small and multi-location businesses, wide connection choice and ease of installation [ Read More ]

VoicePulse Announces New Promotional Offers on its Inbound Toll Free Service

August 6, 2009 - 9:57 AM - Offering increased number inventory and lower introductory per-minute rates, VoicePulse has introduced new promotional offers on their inbound Toll Free service. The company assures that it will match or beat any competing provider's current toll free pricing with these new rates. [ Read More ]

Spirent Communications Recognized as Ethernet Testing Leader by Frost & Sullivan

August 6, 2009 - 8:48 AM - Communications and network testing company Spirent Communications has been recently recognized as the market leader for Ethernet testing by Frost & Sullivan in its World Gigabit Ethernet Test Equipment Market report. [ Read More ]

URBI Chooses AltiGen Solutions

August 4, 2009 - 2:21 PM - URBI Desarrollos Urbanos, Mexico's largest home builder, has deployed AltiGen Solutions in more than 50 locations, the company announced recently. The solution is deployed using AltiGen's integrated application gateway. [ Read More ]

Tpad Pitches Hosted IP-PBX as Customer Satisfaction Difference-Maker

July 30, 2009 - 10:55 AM - Operating on what company officials say is "the major challenge facing small and medium-sized enterprise today," that of "remaining viable in an increasingly competitive marketplace," Britain's Tpad officials are pitching their hosted IP-PBX service as a way to provide better customer satisfaction. [ Read More ]

TalkSwitch Phones Deployed Widely by MaidPro

July 30, 2009 - 8:06 AM - Ontario, Canada based developer of phone systems for small businesses, TalkSwitch has announced that its phone systems have been deployed by home cleaning franchise organization MaidPro in 40 of its locations across the U.S. . [ Read More ]

Business PBX from Any Location

July 29, 2009 - 12:22 PM - Officials with unVOXT say the new so-called, "veeAlias" service protects privacy and allows users to keep work, family and professional life separate. [ Read More ]

Digium Announces Keynote Speakers for AstriCon '09

July 29, 2009 - 7:35 AM - Now in its sixth year, AstriCon remains the longest running conference devoted to Asterisk; the most widely used open source telephony software and will focus on Asterisk's mainstream adoption in large enterprises and government agencies. [ Read More ]

Panasonic Leads Global Corded PBX/IP-PBX Market In 2008

July 28, 2009 - 1:51 PM - Panasonic has maintained its global leadership in the Corded PBX/IP-PBX market for phone systems with less than 100 extensions – excluding Micro PBX system – for the year 2008, said officials at Panasonic Communications Company of North America. The market information substantiating the claim was released recently by the information technology market research firm MZA. [ Read More ]

Business VoIP Provider IP5280 Experiences Significant Growth

July 28, 2009 - 12:47 PM - According to Jim King, chief financial officer of IP5280 Communications, the company's tremendous growth is a result of paying close attention to the needs of customers and a result of adhering to strict financial business practices that allow the company to operate efficiently and in a financially stable way. [ Read More ]

Florida Cable Chooses XCast Platform

July 28, 2009 - 11:05 AM - Currently reaching nearly 40,000 homes with its Hybrid-Fiber Coaxial system, Florida Cable said it has maintained a competitive edge over other providers thanks to its quality of customer service. [ Read More ]

SageQuest Aids BendBroadband with GPS Fleet Tracking and Management

July 24, 2009 - 5:25 PM - BendBroadband, a family-owned, Oregon-based company serving Central Oregon, has reportedly selected SageQuest's GPS fleet tracking and management and mobile control solutions. [ Read More ]

Report: Multiplay Customers Half as Likely to Drop Digital TV Service

July 24, 2009 - 5:17 PM - A new report published by Strategy Analytics, "How Vulnerable is the Bundle? Economic Effects on US Residential Multiplay Spend," indicates that households subscribing to two or more "multiplay" services are half as likely as unbundled consumers to drop their digital television service. [ Read More ]

Huawei to Supply Mobile Broadband Modems for Telenor

July 24, 2009 - 4:19 PM - Huawei recently inked a global master agreement with Telenor Group to supply mobile broadband modems. [ Read More ]

LG-Nortel Enables Seamless, Interoperable Optical Networks

July 24, 2009 - 4:06 PM - Teldat, Genexis and Comtrend have joined the Wavelength Division Multiplex-Passive Optical Network (WDM-PON) Ecosystem initiative from LG-Nortel. The companies have pledged interoperability of their CPE solutions that will enable telecommunications operators to implement next generation fiber-to-the-premises infrastructure. [ Read More ]

ABI: 269 Million Handsets Shipped in 2Q 2009

July 24, 2009 - 4:03 PM - Mobile handset vendors are no doubt happy to hear the 2Q 2009 results -- it has given them a reason to smile in these difficult economic times. According to Jake Saunders, VP for forecasting at ABI Research, 269 million handsets were shipped in 2Q 2009. [ Read More ]

Cignus Ventures Enters into Interim Agreement with Smartlinx

July 24, 2009 - 3:55 PM - Cignus Ventures Inc. reportedly has entered into an interim agreement with Smartlinx VoIP Networks Private Limited, a corporation incorporated under the laws of India and engaged in the business of providing technical support and back office services for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and live on-line tutoring services through its video enabled model and "Live Tutor" website. [ Read More ]

i2Telecom International Enters into Agreement with Ztar Mobile

July 24, 2009 - 3:46 PM - i2Telecom International, Inc. has reportedly entered into an agreement with Ztar Mobile, a mobile network enabler (MNE), to become the company's preferred international long-distance discount provider. [ Read More ]

Satellite Set Top Box Market Growing in Asia/Pacific Region

July 24, 2009 - 3:29 PM - In-Stat reports that there was remarkable shipment growth in Asia/Pacific, and particularly India, in the satellite set top box (STB) market in 2008. [ Read More ]

Appia Announces Significant Growth with its IP-PBX Services

July 23, 2009 - 2:44 PM - Appia Communications has registered significant growth with its unique IP-PBX services, the company reported recently. The company reportedly said IP-PBX services are gaining in popularity as companies move to managed VoIP to exploit its economical, business-class phone services. [ Read More ]

Digium and TeleMatrix Now Interoperability Partners

July 21, 2009 - 11:35 AM - Digium, the company that revolutionized business communications with the open source IP-PBX known as Asterisk, and TeleMatrix, Inc., a maker advanced SIP telephone sets, today announced an interoperability partnership that provides Asterisk dealers and developers with various new SIP and "Digital European Cordless Telecommunications" telephone solutions for hotel guestroom applications. [ Read More ]

Validation Partners Taps edgeBOX Technology to Reduce Costs

July 16, 2009 - 12:25 PM - A global provider of converged voice, data and IT solutions for small and medium businesses, announced that a Ronkonkoma, N.Y.-based health care software consulting firm is among the latest companies to deploy its integrated IT system. Critical Links said today that Validation Partners, a software consulting firm that provides data validation services to labs and blood banks, is the company's edgeBOX system to replace its outdated IT systems. The company's solutions are designed to simplify a… [ Read More ]

Loquendo, Digium Collaborate to Build Multilingual Speech Applications Based on Asterisk

July 16, 2009 - 10:38 AM - Hunstville, Alabama-based Digium Inc., the company that created and develops Asterisk, an open source telephony platform, has announced a new partnership that will allow for the creation of Asterisk-based multilingual speech applications. [ Read More ]

InterMedia to Implement SoliCall PBX Mate for Call Center

July 15, 2009 - 12:52 PM - SoliCall, a provider of noise reduction, echo cancellation and quality monitoring software, has announced that InterMedia Marketing Solutions is set to implement the SoliCall PBXMate across its call center. [ Read More ]

Digium to Host Asterisk Training Courses at ITEXPO in Los Angeles

July 15, 2009 - 11:11 AM - Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) and Digium, Inc., the Asterisk Company, today announced that they have once again teamed up to host a series of training courses at TMC's INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO West 2009 (ITEXPO). This year's event is scheduled to take place September 1-3, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. [ Read More ]

XO, NEC Announce Platform Certification

July 14, 2009 - 4:25 PM - XO Communications and NEC Unified Solutions have announced that NEC's UNIVERGE SV8100 and UX5000 communication platforms are now certified to work with "XO's Session Initiation Protocol" trunking solution, XO SIP. [ Read More ]

IP Telephone to Be Offered By NBS VoICE Service

July 14, 2009 - 3:48 PM - Managed service provider NBS recently announced that it would begin offering IP telephony services with its Hosted Phone VoIP Solutions. The company, which is working with nationwide reseller, CLEC, has witnessed growing demand for the offering. Customers like it because it gives them access to the latest in unified communication technology and converged networks, without the need to acquire further desktop phones or maintenance contracts. [ Read More ]

OAISYS Receives Mitel Datanet Commsource Vendor of the Year Award

July 13, 2009 - 1:52 PM - OAISYS has received the Mitel DataNet CommSource Vendor of the Year Award for the third straight year. The award was presented at the 2009 Mitel Business Partner Forum. OAISYS develops customer interaction solutions for small to medium size businesses and call centers. [ Read More ]

Optimum Business Now Offers Toll-Free Numbers

July 10, 2009 - 1:30 PM - Cablevision Systems is now offering small and medium business customers the option to purchase a toll-free number with their Optimum Voice digital phone service. [ Read More ]

New Video Conferencing Capabilities For iPhone and iTouch Devices From Damaka Hits Markets

July 10, 2009 - 7:48 AM - Providers of mobile unified communications and collaboration (UCC) software damaka, recently announced the introduction of their collaborative product portfolio with additional video conferencing functionalities to their existing UCC products intended for iPhone and iTouch appliances. [ Read More ]

Ronco Signed On By Radware As A Distribution Partner

July 10, 2009 - 7:45 AM - Integrated application delivery solutions provider for intelligent business networking, Radware, recently announced that it has added Ronco Communications and Electronics, a reseller for Nortel Alteon and an integrator of unique communications solutions and applications with special emphasis on IP communications and unified technologies, as a Radware sales channel partner. [ Read More ]

Aculab introduces new ApplianX IP Gateway

July 10, 2009 - 7:27 AM - Milton Keynes, U.K. Aculab has announced availability of its new ApplianX IP Gateway, which is a single-purpose, plug-and-play device that has been enhanced to support a comprehensive set of protocols. [ Read More ]

Advantech Introduces Four Core CPCI Blade

July 9, 2009 - 6:04 PM - Advantech Company announced the introduction of the MIC-3393 quad core Intel Zeon Blade, which is a Compact Peripheral Component Interconnect that guarantees an enhanced and longer product life cycle, and significantly lowers the total cost of ownership by drastically reducing, if not wiping out, the need for costly system architecture redesigns. [ Read More ]

Phybridge UniPhyer Enables Financial Institution to Deploy IP Telephony Quickly and Easily

July 9, 2009 - 8:13 AM - Phybridge Inc., a provider of IP telephony and networking infrastructure solutions, announced this week that its "VoIP enabler" UniPhyer has enabled a large financial institution to gracefully migrate to IP telephony at a lower cost and without business or network disruptions. [ Read More ]

Adoption of VoIP Expected to Increase: Reports Infonetics

July 8, 2009 - 10:21 AM - Infonetics Research, a market research and consulting firm, recently published the latest results of its service provider survey, Global WiMAX Service Strategy 2009-2011. [ Read More ]

Positron, Telephony Depot Ink Reseller Agreement

July 7, 2009 - 5:36 PM - McGravie said that this alliance provides the company with an online presence that leverages the growing popularity of VoIP and telephony hardware, and the software and services known to interoperate with Asterisk, the Open Source PBX platform. [ Read More ]

Comdasys Receives of 2008 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award

July 7, 2009 - 1:02 PM - According to Comdasys, its Mobile Convergence (MC) solution is an enterprise and service provider grade FMC that seamlessly unifies fixed enterprise VoIP, VoWLAN and cellular mobility. [ Read More ]

TELES Enhances ISDN VoIP Gateway Portfolio

July 7, 2009 - 11:36 AM - This latest offering has been designed to meet the demand for a high density, high performance solution for connecting enterprises to public telephony. [ Read More ]

Synergy Research: Siemens Leads Enterprise Telephony Market in Latin America and EMEA

July 7, 2009 - 10:20 AM - Synergy Research Group has ranked Siemens Enterprise Communications Group as the leader in the enterprise telephony market in Latin America and in EMEA for the first quarter of 2009. The company has been leading the enterprise telephony market for the third consecutive quarter in both these regions. [ Read More ]

CallMation Intros Automated Testing Framework Solution

July 7, 2009 - 9:38 AM - Designed for organizations needing equipment and software testing, WerkMATE is a patent-pending automated testing framework solution that works with any Web browser and eliminates the need to install or maintain client software. [ Read More ]

NTT Communications Expands Arcstar Global IP-VPN Service

July 2, 2009 - 12:17 PM - NTT Communications has expanded its Arcstar Global IP-VPN service to Atlanta and is set to launch in Denver this fall. The company also introduced Arcstar Global IP-VPN point of presence at its premium data centers in London this month with plans for and Paris in the fall. Arcstar Global IP-VPN is a managed network service for enterprise customers that is available in 159 countries. The expansion drive is aimed at global companies headquartered in the Southeast and call centers and R&D facil… [ Read More ]

MyFax Marks 300,000 Subscribers

July 2, 2009 - 7:25 AM - Companies and government agencies send lots of faxes every day and, invariably, these faxes need a dedicated phone line and fax machine. If the number of faxes to be sent is too high, they may jam the phone line and cause unnecessary delay in sending the fax. Then, the fax machine can itself cause various problems causing further delay and expenses. [ Read More ]

BroadSoft, Genband Offer Legacy Switch Migration Solution

July 2, 2009 - 7:15 AM - With the integration, BroadSoft intends to provide a migration path that generates new revenues upfront as well as reduces churn, encouraging service providers to replace TDM switches. The integrated solution from these two companies will support residential broadband services over multiple interfaces. This will include GR-303, V5.2 and TR-08; business services including both IP-PBXs and traditional PBXs and key systems; hosted PBX services over any IP connection and IP peering and transport. [ Read More ]

Toshiba Addresses Mobility with Stratagy View and New DECT Telephone

July 1, 2009 - 6:42 PM - Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.'s Telecommunication Systems Division recently unveiled Stratagy View, a new Web-based unified messaging solution for the Toshiba Strata CIX IP communication systems. [ Read More ]

Blueslice Networks Intros WiMAX Solution

July 1, 2009 - 6:14 PM - Montreal-based provider of multi-profile subscriber management solutions Blueslice Networks has reportedly released the world's first fully-integrated 3GPP HLR, IMS HSS and WiMAX AAA server, on its CSP 3000 platform. [ Read More ]

Force10 Networks Powers Brookhaven National Labs

July 1, 2009 - 5:58 PM - The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Labs reportedly is using Force10 Networks' ExaScale family of virtualized switch/routers to power its network. [ Read More ]

Report: Americans Want Smartphones, But are Confused about Models

July 1, 2009 - 5:49 PM - A recent research report by Best Buy Mobile indicates that many adults in America intend to purchase a smartphone in the next 12 months but are confused about which model to choose. [ Read More ]

Eastex Telephone Upgrades Network with Nortel's Carrier VoIP Services

July 1, 2009 - 5:25 PM - Eastex Telephone Coop., one of the largest rural carriers in Texas, said that it's upgrading its network with Carrier VoIP Services from Nortel. [ Read More ]

TurboConcept LTE/WiMAX Solutions Integrated into Altair Semiconductor's LTE FourGee Product Line

July 1, 2009 - 5:10 PM - Altair Semiconductor, a fabless chip company developing advanced 4G mobile semiconductors for handheld devices, has announced that it has successfully integrated the TurboConcept LTE/WiMAX solutions in its LTE FourGee product line. [ Read More ]

ManageEngine Releases New Version of ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer

July 1, 2009 - 4:46 PM - ManageEngine, which offers a suite of network, systems, security and applications management software solutions, has released the latest version of its ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer. [ Read More ]

Lifeline Data Centers Selects Ciena's Platform

July 1, 2009 - 4:36 PM - Lifeline Data Centers, an Indianapolis-based provider of strategic data center outsourcing facilities and services, has selected Ciena Corporation's CN 4200 FlexSelect Advanced Services Platform to provide high-performance, low-latency connectivity over dark fiber between its existing data center in downtown Indianapolis and its new 460,000-square foot state-of-the-art data center facility 12 miles outside of the city. [ Read More ]

GENBAND and BroadSoft Deliver Legacy Switch Migration Solution

July 1, 2009 - 4:33 PM - GENBAND Inc., a developer of IP infrastructure solutions, and BroadSoft, Inc., a provider of VoIP applications, have announced a new set of solutions that enable carriers to upgrade their networks while supporting legacy features. [ Read More ]

NTT Communications Expands Arcstar Global IP-VPN Service

July 1, 2009 - 4:28 PM - NTT Communications (NTT Com) has decided to expand its Arcstar Global IP-VPN service to the U.S. cities of Atlanta, Ga., in July, and Denver, Colo., this fall. [ Read More ]

Daytop Selects Colosa's ProcessMaker

July 1, 2009 - 4:12 PM - Daytop-NJ has selected Colosa's open source business process management (BPM) software, ProcessMaker, to automate its core workflow processes and ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). [ Read More ]

Altura Acquires NetVersant Solutions' Avaya Business Unit

July 1, 2009 - 4:05 PM - Altura Communication Solutions, an Avaya Platinum-level certified business partner and a nationwide provider of converged voice and data communication solutions and services, has acquired NetVersant Solutions, LLC Avaya business unit. [ Read More ]

SMiLOUS Taps TelcoBridges for Carrier Grade Tmedia Solution

July 1, 2009 - 11:14 AM - European service provider SMiLOUS has selected TelcoBridges, a supplier of hardware and software for telecom system integrators and solution developers, to support its managed switching and global Meet-me-Room solutions. SMiLOUS, the Frankfurt, Germany-based company provider of s managed switching service, offers customers global accessibility and local connectivity through its presence in more than 40 locations, the company said. [ Read More ]

Value-Conscious Consumers Target VoIP Apps from XCast Labs

July 1, 2009 - 11:14 AM - As the company's chief executive officer, Cliff Rees, told TMC President Rich Tehrani in an interview (printed in full below), XCast is still investing during this downturn, especially in video-over-IP and increased network capacity. [ Read More ]

Siemens Enterprise Communication Only PBX Vendor To Increase Market Share in Q1 2009

July 1, 2009 - 8:03 AM - Even as Siemens Enterprise Communication has emerged as the only PBX provider to actually improve its market share in Q1, 2009, Mark Stone, serving as Chairman of the Board at Siemens Enterprise Communications ever since the present day SEN group was set up on October 1, 2008, has also taken on the additional responsibility of CEO for the group. Mr. Stone is also President of Operations for The Gores Group, which holds a majority stake in Siemens Enterprise Communications. He is accountable for … [ Read More ]

Penny Imaging Exchange Inc. Soon to Release Latest Version of DOCHQ Interface

June 30, 2009 - 1:20 PM - Electronic document management company Penny Imaging Exchange (PIE) announced that it will soon launch the latest version of its DOCHQ, a Web interface that simplifies online document management and hosting services. This Web-based feature will facilitate companies to search, manage, print, as well as retrieve company records/documents instantly from anywhere at anytime. [ Read More ]

WIND Telecom Migrates BI Analysis to Netezza's Data Warehouse Appliance Platform

June 30, 2009 - 11:32 AM - Italy-based triple-play telecommunications provider WIND Telecomicazioni SpA said that it has migrated its business intelligence (BI) analysis to Netezza's data warehouse appliance platform. [ Read More ]

Supplier Survey: IP Contact Center Solutions

June 25, 2009 - 11:08 AM - This month's Supplier Survey is focusing on IP contact center solutions. Responding for Zultys is Pierre Kerbage, vice president, sales and marketing. [ Read More ]

NESIC Inks Distribution Partnership Deal for Acme Packet's Net-Net SBCs

June 24, 2009 - 6:29 PM - Acme Packet, a provider of session border control (SBC) solutions, announced that it has inked a distribution partnership agreement with NEC Networks & Systems Integration Corp. (NESIC). [ Read More ]

Agito brings VoIP to RIM's BlackBerry

June 24, 2009 - 11:23 AM - Communications solutions maker Agito Networks has unveiled a platform that enables VoIP and unified communication (UC) applications on smartphone BlackBerry. [ Read More ]

Presidio Networked Helps City of West Palm Beach to Upgrade IT Systems

June 24, 2009 - 10:41 AM - Presidio Networked Solutions, a provider of professional and managed services for advanced IT lifecycle solutions, is collaborating with the City of West Palm Beach to upgrade its IT systems and services for New City Center Project. [ Read More ]

OnRelay Inks Deal with Sony Ericsson for Cellular FMC

June 24, 2009 - 10:31 AM - Cellular Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) provider OnRelay announced that it is collaborating with Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, in order to implement company's Mobile PBX software (MBX) on the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 mobile phones. [ Read More ]

SIPfoundry Releases New Unified Communication Solution Targeted At Medium Businesses

June 24, 2009 - 8:11 AM - The charitable Open Source community SIPfoundry has announced the latest significant launch of its open source enterprise IP PBX unified communications solution, sipXecs. [ Read More ]

VoSKY Exchange PBX-to-Skype Now Works On Mitel

June 24, 2009 - 8:06 AM - VoSKY recently completed compatibility on the Mitel 3300 IP Communications Platform (ICP) for its Exchange PBX-Skype gateway solution. The company has been accredited with the Mitel (R)-Compatible Test (MCT) certification in this regard. VoSKY is a reputed player in the telecom space credited with the development of Skype for enterprise solutions. [ Read More ]

Carrier VoIP Investment Drops, Except for SIP Trunking

June 23, 2009 - 1:46 PM - "Although the overall carrier IP telephony market has been experiencing hard times, there are some bright spots that have been less affected by the weak economy," says Greg Collins, Vice President at Dell'Oro Group. "Business voice-over-IP services, particularly SIP trunking, provide an example," he says. [ Read More ]

Supplier Q&A on IP Contact Center Solutions with ShoreTel

June 22, 2009 - 4:30 PM - This month's Supplier Survey is focusing on IP contact center solutions. Replying for ShoreTel are Bernard Gutnick, senior director of product marketing, and Venky Ramen, senior product manager of Interaction Center: [ Read More ]

Positron Enters into Distribution Agreement with Mapleleaf Technologies

June 22, 2009 - 12:55 PM - He said that Mapleleaf is known for their strength and experience in distribution for the Asterisk/VoIP market and that this partnership offers strong support for businesses in this region. [ Read More ]

Taridium Announces iPhone Interface to ipbx Enterprise PBX Solution

June 19, 2009 - 11:51 AM - Taridium's 'ipbx enterprise VoIP platform' is an open standards Asterisk-based enterprise pbx solution that features user friendly interfaces, 24x7 monitoring and high reliability hardware. [ Read More ]

Everything Channel Lists Spanlink Communications among North America's Top 500 Technology Integrators

June 19, 2009 - 9:57 AM - With nearly 20 years of experience in the industry, Spanlink Communications has been offering REAL Unified Communications and Customer Interaction solutions that leverage VoIP technology. [ Read More ]

Instra Corporation Releases Solution Based on ENUM Technology

June 19, 2009 - 8:25 AM - Developed in-house by Instra, PhNUM provides practical telephony and data services to users by converging the Internet and the Public Service Telephone Network (PSTN). [ Read More ]

TORO Picks NEC for Customer Service Help

June 19, 2009 - 8:04 AM - TORO chose NEC's UC for Business unified communications application, according to TORO officials, to "enhance the NSN contact center's performance and reporting capabilities." [ Read More ]

voipGATE Products Now Available Online

June 19, 2009 - 7:48 AM - The decision was made following customers' questioning on the adequate material to use. The company collaborated with their logistics and distribution partner ACBS Europe, to set up this new online store featuring a selection of products ranging from VoIP phones to IP telephony devices (VoIP gateways, VoIP modems/routers, IP PBX etc). [ Read More ]

GAO Says Wireless Broadband, Demand Stimulation are Important

June 19, 2009 - 7:31 AM - But even additional federal investment in broadband deployment does not necessarily guarantee increased adoption according to the GAO. [ Read More ]

Tadiran Telecom Signs Major Tenders to Provide Communication Solutions to World's Biggest Subway

June 18, 2009 - 6:04 PM - Tadiran Telecom, a global IP business telephony and communications supplier, has reportedly won two new tenders to provide communications solutions to the world's biggest Subway planned by Beijing. As per agreement, subway Line 15 and Daxing, Beijing's southern city quarter subway line, will be equipped with 87 units of Tadiran Telecom's IPx 3000 system and a FlexiCom 5000 system connected across approximately 57 km of track. Line 15 is the sixth line awarded in the Beijing subway to KTT, Tad… [ Read More ]

pbxnsip Launches Professional Services Support Portal

June 17, 2009 - 5:12 PM - To meet the rapid growth of the pbxnsip channel, SIP-based IP PBX software player pbxnsip today announced it launched a Professional Services department and online support portal. [ Read More ]

ConferenceHubs.com Launch Hubs

June 17, 2009 - 4:07 PM - ConferenceHubs.com reportedly announced that it has launched its free 'Hubs' Web space application that allows consumers to manage and comprehensively customize many conference sessions and most of the spectrum of IP telephony technology solutions. [ Read More ]

damaka Offers Sweeping Technology for Asterisk PBX Devices

June 17, 2009 - 2:52 PM - Mobile Unified Communications and Collaboration software leader damaka recently announced it demonstrated Sweeping Technology for the Asterisk B2BUA based server. The latest release helps damaka extend its PBX functionalities to include laptop and mobile devices, such as Windows Mobile, Symbian and the iPhone, the company said. [ Read More ]

Comverse Names Finalists for Awards Program

June 17, 2009 - 12:15 PM - A supplier of software and systems enabling value-added messaging and content services, converged billing and active customer management, and IP communications, has selected 10 finalists for its Innovation Awards program. Comverse announced its top finalists for its awards program, which honor service providers that have creatively implemented a Comverse solution to achieve business success. [ Read More ]

Colorado Service Provider Picks REDCOM HDX Softswitch

June 17, 2009 - 7:40 AM - Serving as a powerful, next-generation Carrier Class 4/5 softswitch, the HDX will allow Agate to offer its customers Next Generation Network services. Service providers deploying REDCOM's HDX softswitch know that the product will allow them to deploy flexible networks. [ Read More ]

TOPEX Intros Mobilink IP

June 12, 2009 - 3:48 PM - TOPEX, a telecommunication equipment manufacturer in Europe, plans to release its GSM/UMTS small capacity gateway with VoIP interfaces, called Mobilink IP, in an upcoming exhibition in Asia. [ Read More ]

PBX and IP-PBX U.K. Market Drops to Record Low

June 12, 2009 - 10:03 AM - The U.K. telephony market suffered another weak quarter after shipments plunged by more than a third in the first quarter, according to a marketing consultancy service provider. And if the trend continues, the industry could be on pace to experience its worst year since 1998. [ Read More ]

Verizon Business Receives Customer Value Enhancement Award from Frost & Sullivan

June 12, 2009 - 8:33 AM - Verizon believes that the company has received the award from Frost & Sullivan for its efforts to provide the types of managed services customers always look for. [ Read More ]

IntelliCom Research Finds North American Biz Comm Market 'Plunging'

June 12, 2009 - 7:50 AM - All of the major providers tracked in the IntelliCom report saw year-over-year declines, with the top five -- Cisco, Avaya, Nortel, Mitel, and NEC -- dropping 20 percent or more. [ Read More ]

M5, JobDiva VoIP Integration App

June 11, 2009 - 2:36 PM - Company officials claim that Charles Rouhana, Senior Vice President of Integration at JobDiva, and Brent Barbara, Director of Product Development and Integrations at M5 Networks, represented their respective companies to reveal the newly integrated VoIP Private Branch eXchange and CRM collaborative platform. [ Read More ]

Extreme, Westcon Extend Distribution Agreement to Italy

June 11, 2009 - 2:21 PM - Westcon Group, one of Extreme Networks leading distributors in Europe, specializes in convergence and award-winning global solutions program infrastructure. The company launched its Westcon Convergence business in Italy in November 2008, and is well positioned to help Extreme Networks become more profitable in the region. [ Read More ]

Cadence Intros Integrated Chip Solution

June 11, 2009 - 1:35 PM - According to the company, the automated approach to semiconductor design is achieved through the integration of Cadence InCyte Chip Estimator and the Cadence Encounter Digital Implementation System technologies. [ Read More ]

VoiceInterop Announces New Firmware Release for its AudioMate360 IP Gateways

June 11, 2009 - 12:35 PM - VoiceInterop, Inc., a subsidiary of Cleartronic, Inc., manufacturer of the AudioMate360 series of IP gateways, announced an enhanced firmware upgrade, Version 24, for its AudioMate360 IP gateways. [ Read More ]

Optimum Business Rolls Out Sip Trunking to Boost Small Business Voice Service

June 11, 2009 - 12:14 PM - Small businesses will soon be getting some enhancements to their voice experience, thanks to Cablevision Systems Corp.'s availability of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunking from Optimum Business. [ Read More ]

pbxnsip Selects Top System as Software Distributor for Central Europe

June 11, 2009 - 10:29 AM - To respond to growing interest overseas, VoIP, SIP and Microsoft product training, SIP-based IP PBX software player pbxnsip today announced it has selected Top System as its software distributor for the Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Morocco telephony markets. [ Read More ]

Infonetics: Despite Economic Downturn, Companies Still Plan to Invest in Voice Communications

June 11, 2009 - 10:01 AM - Despite the economic downturn -- in fact, because of the economic downturn -- companies everywhere are investing in their communications networks. Many of them have come to acknowledge that today's advanced, IP-based communications technologies, such as VoIP and Unified Communications, can help boost employee productivity, cut communications costs and give them a competitive edge. [ Read More ]

Critical Links Partners with MarketLink for U.S. Channel Coverage

June 10, 2009 - 12:25 PM - Critical Links, a provider of unified voice, data and IT solutions for SMBs, has announced a partnership with MarketLink Services, a provider of outsourced marketing and sales services in the high-tech market, to expand the U.S. channel for Critical Links' edgeBOX unified communication offerings. [ Read More ]

Cisco: Video Fuels IP Traffic Growth

June 9, 2009 - 5:19 PM - Think the Web is heavily trafficked now? Just wait. A new study from Cisco Systems released today found that IP network traffic is expected to grow five times its current size through 2013. Most of that growth will come from video on the Internet Cisco's Visual Networking Index Forecast said. And by 2013, video, including TV, VoD, Internet video, and peer-to-peer, will make up 90 percent of all global consumer IP traffic, according to the company. [ Read More ]

Bubble, PortaOne Offer Convergent Voice/Broadband Billing

June 9, 2009 - 1:17 PM - Bubble provides a mix of scalable and affordable telephony and DSL-based wireless/fixed broadband services for several thousand English households and businesses. [ Read More ]

Critical Links Enters into Strategic Partnership with MarketLink Services

June 9, 2009 - 8:20 AM - Critical Links, a global provider of unified voice, data and IT solutions for businesses, has entered into a strategic partnership with MarketLink Services, a provider of outsourced marketing and sales services in the high-tech market. [ Read More ]

Aptela and ClearSight Resolve Network Issues Faster and More Cost Effectively

June 8, 2009 - 9:54 AM - Aptela makes use of the Internet to steer customers' voice and data traffic. Since SMBs usually have a limited ability to expand IT resources and budgets, using the Internet allows Aptela to provide the advantages of a dynamic and strong VoIP network at a rational price point. [ Read More ]

Growth of IP Lines for PBXs to Decline in 2009: Report

June 5, 2009 - 4:27 PM - Officials at Dell'Oro Group say that this down economy is fueling vendor volatility, which in turn is causing some customers – business with analog or digital phone lines, for example – to stay where they are for now. [ Read More ]

Frost & Sullivan: Satellite Service Market Finds Success in Broadband and Pay TV

June 5, 2009 - 3:42 PM - Market participants in Latin America are striving to increase satellite capacity, after seeing that this market drives its revenues from broadband, mobile telephony and TV digitalization. The reason being is because the growth of wireless and fixed networks in less-populated areas is gaining a significant expansion of satellite capacity. [ Read More ]

HelloSoft Inc. Rolls Out WiMAX/WiFi Handset

June 5, 2009 - 3:38 PM - HelloSoft, Inc., a provider of VoIP and convergence technologies, has announced its launching a dual-mode WiMAX/WiFi phone reference design based on its low-power HS100 IP Convergence Processor. The reference design offers a cost-effective solution and longer battery life for the growing WiMAX market. [ Read More ]

Chinese Company Intros Windows XP Phone

June 5, 2009 - 12:42 PM - A Chinese company has introduced what it's calling the world's first mobile phone to run Windows XP at the Computex 2009 exhibition in Taipei on Friday. [ Read More ]

RTX Telecom Unveils DECT/CAT-iq 2.0 Standard-Based USB Dongle

June 5, 2009 - 8:59 AM - Built on SiTel chipsets SC14450 and LMX4180, the new USB dongle adds cordless high quality telephony (HD Voice) capability to hosts such as VoIP enabled broadband Gateways (i.e., DSL and cable modems); IP PBXs for SMB applications; Wired IP telephones; set top boxes; and soft phones like Skype. [ Read More ]

Funkwerk and Addix Unveil New IP PBX Systems for Small Businesses

June 5, 2009 - 8:36 AM - ASTIMAX is a PBX based on Asterisk platform that is both an IP PBX and a hybrid system which is useful in connecting classical networks. [ Read More ]

Panasonic Offers Financing on Phone Systems and IP Cameras, for Small Businesses

June 5, 2009 - 8:24 AM - Panasonic provides corded PBX/IP PBX telephony systems and offers a complete suite of office productivity solutions and home communication and networking solutions, including cordless phones, network cameras and photo and multi-function printers that provide convenience and ease-of-use for consumer and business applications [ Read More ]

XCast Labs VoIP Now Interoperable with Skype

June 5, 2009 - 8:19 AM - XCast gets more than 500 million minutes of telecom traffic annually, maintaining over 50,000 lines of video, voice and fax service through the Internet and guarantees a 99.995 percent uptime, which distinguishes it from most other VoIP companies. [ Read More ]

XCast Labs VoIP Now Interoperable with Skype

June 5, 2009 - 8:19 AM - XCast gets more than 500 million minutes of telecom traffic annually, maintaining over 50,000 lines of video, voice and fax service through the Internet and guarantees a 99.995 percent uptime, which distinguishes it from most other VoIP companies. [ Read More ]

Demand for IP Lines for PBXs to Decline in 2009: Report

June 4, 2009 - 2:25 PM - Officials at Dell'Oro Group say that this down economy is fueling vendor volatility, which in turn is causing some customers – business with analog or digital phone lines, for example – to stay where they are for now. [ Read More ]

With Strong Focus on VoIP and SIP Trunking, XCast Sees $2.7 Million Investment

June 3, 2009 - 9:15 AM - Officials at Siemer cite one recent report from analysts at Infonetics Research that says SIP trunking will grow at an annual rate of about 89 percent through 2013, and that hosted UC, fueled by VoIP services growth, also is expected to rise. Even with the recession taking hold in September, VoIP services grew 33 percent last year and has grown again in the early part of 2009. [ Read More ]

Zultys' IP PBX Servers Now Interoperable with Bandwidth.com's SIP Trunking Service

June 3, 2009 - 8:23 AM - Zultys recently released Version 5.0 of its software for MX250 and MX30 Enterprise Media eXchange products, TMCnet reported. This version comes with advanced call handling features such as Find Me, Follow Me. It also allows the IP-private branch exchange (PBX) system to locate a user at up to 16 different contact points, including mobile and home phones, officials said. [ Read More ]

IT Services Firm Mithril Selects M5 Networks' Hosted VoIP for Unified Communications

June 2, 2009 - 3:22 PM - M5 Networks, a provider of business phone systems utilizing VoIP technology, has announced that Mithril Technology, a Long Island, NY-based IT services firm, has selected M5 Networks' hosted VoIP solution for unified communications. [ Read More ]

Business VoIP Solutions Provider AltiGen Communications Opens New World Headquarters in San Jose

June 2, 2009 - 1:51 PM - AltiGen Communications, Inc., a provider of Microsoft-based VoIP business phone systems and Unified Communications solutions, has opened a new world headquarters in San Jose, California. [ Read More ]

Nortel Unified Communications (UC) Review and Analysis

June 1, 2009 - 3:01 PM - The review was conducted as part of CollabGen independent research. Resulting reports are divided into two parts: Part 1 on Unified Communication components; and Part 2 covers Contact Center systems and applications. The following are some highlights: [ Read More ]

Telcordia Earns Publication's 2009 Product Innovation Award

June 1, 2009 - 9:34 AM - Innovation is an important factor for companies to stay ahead of their competitors. According to Rake Narang, editor-in-chief of Network Products Guide, innovative products like Telcordia IP Assure bring improvements in telecommunications network evolution and security for enterprise and government growth. [ Read More ]

Study: 30 Percent of U.S. SMBs Rely Heavily on IT, Communications Technologies

June 1, 2009 - 8:33 AM - As befits their status these are the big spenders on IT and communications gear and services as well, accounting for 60 percent of the total amount spent each year. For IP-based communications products and services, such as IP-PBXs and Web conferencing, AMI found their share of spend to be "significantly higher." [ Read More ]

IP PBX Week in Review

May 29, 2009 - 4:34 PM - Interested in getting TMCnet IP PBX Global Online Community news via a newsletter? Sign up today and stay informed! Here are some of the stories that made headlines this week. [ Read More ]

TeliaSonera Subsidiary Acquires Broadband and VoIP Business of Tele2 Norway

May 29, 2009 - 1:38 PM - NextGenTel, a TeliaSonera subsidiary and the second largest Norwegian broadband supplier, has acquired the broadband and VoIP business of Tele2 Norway. [ Read More ]

AltiGen Deploys Unified Communication Solution for Texan Publication

May 29, 2009 - 1:24 PM - AltiGen Communications, Inc., a provider of 100 percent Microsoft-based VoIP business phone systems, has deployed a unified communications solution for Texas-based The Greensheet, a weekly shopper publication and e-commerce website. [ Read More ]

pbxnsip Launches Leeds, London Training, Demo Suites

May 29, 2009 - 10:13 AM - In response to the growing demand from partners and resellers for advanced IP PBX, VoIP, SIP and Microsoft product training, SIP-based IP PBX software player pbxnsip today announced the launch of its new Leeds and London training suites. [ Read More ]

Sunrise Telecom Launches DSL-Based Triple Play Services

May 29, 2009 - 9:42 AM - In Frost & Sullivan's recently released World xDSL Test Equipment Markets Report, the analyst reports that Sunrise telecom was the market leader in the worldwide handheld xDSL test equipment sector. [ Read More ]

Alcatel-Lucent Completes IP/MPLS Network Deployment for OBS

May 29, 2009 - 9:34 AM - This national deployment was implemented in 2008 and subsequently during the first quarter of 2009 which is said to expand Orange Business Services' portfolio of premium business services offered across France. [ Read More ]

PhoenixSoft to Showcase Softswitch

May 29, 2009 - 9:30 AM - PhoenixSoft, provider of next-generation softswitch platforms for converged networks, has announced they will be showcasing their Cirrus Softswitch at an upcoming industry event. [ Read More ]

Hidden Costs in Telecom Bills for Dialer Customers

May 29, 2009 - 9:15 AM - This has challenged the traditional view that low long distance rates would compensate the initial upfront payout for acquiring and deploying site-based dialers rather than opting for hosted service providers. [ Read More ]

Unify Square Intros Training Program for Microsoft OCS Voice Technology

May 29, 2009 - 7:50 AM - The first training course, Microsoft Unified Communications Voice Ignite, is scheduled to begin from June 15, 2009 in Bellevue, Wash. This course will feature a detailed overview of PBX Interoperability and Microsoft OCS 2007 Release 2. Additional courses are also scheduled throughout the year at various U.S. and international locations. [ Read More ]

OnState Announces New Product Features

May 29, 2009 - 7:17 AM - The addition of OnState Mobile extends OnState's virtual PBX and virtual call center capabilities to iPhone and BlackBerrys. [ Read More ]

SiCortex Shuts Down

May 28, 2009 - 3:48 PM - The company has officially shut its doors, according to reports from the Journal of New England Technology that said operations ceased yesterday. [ Read More ]

TASterix, Infradapt Target Hosted Contact Call Center Solutions

May 28, 2009 - 2:37 PM - Infradapt provides integrated voice and data platform solutions. The company maintains operations at several Tier-1 carrier facilities throughout the United States, with applications including, voice, data and network virtualization, as well as disaster recovery and business continuity solutions, officials said. [ Read More ]

Media5 Inks Development Deal with VoIP's Comdasys

May 28, 2009 - 2:32 PM - Media5 Corporation, which develops advanced Multi-Media over Internet Protocol products, technologies and services, announced a development partnership with Comdasys, a Munich-based company that provides VoIP, Ethernet and fixed mobile convergence networking appliances for use by enterprises and service providers. [ Read More ]

Telesphere Announces over $15 Million in Additional Private Funding

May 28, 2009 - 12:17 PM - Telesphere, a nationwide business phone and Internet services provider, reportedly has successfully closed on more than $15 million in additional private equity funding. [ Read More ]

Vecima to Supply DOCSIS 3.0 Transmitter Modules to OEM Firm in the US

May 28, 2009 - 8:16 AM - Vecima, specializing in equipments enabling broadband access announced that it has signed an agreement for the supply of DOCSIS 3.0 modules to an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the US. [ Read More ]

Frontier, IP Cortex Forge IP-PBX Supply Agreement

May 27, 2009 - 3:28 PM - Frontier Voice & Data, a telephony and data network services provider, has reached an agreement with IP Cortex Ltd to supply its channel partners with the VoIPCortex IP-PBX solution. [ Read More ]

Voiceserve Wins TMC's Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award

May 27, 2009 - 9:34 AM - Through its Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award, TMC honors vision, leadership and attention to detail. TMC handpicks, as the recipients of this award, the most innovative products and services brought to market. [ Read More ]

Media5 Successfully Tests Interoperability of SIP Softphone with pbxnsip IP-PBX

May 27, 2009 - 9:30 AM - With the interoperability, Media5-Fone SIP client has become an assured, reliable, seamless solution for iPhone application developers and will take away the labor and expertise once needed to test and implement PBX and SIP Client solutions. [ Read More ]

eOn Office Solutions, a Microsoft Response Point System

May 26, 2009 - 11:09 PM - eOn Communications will resell the Quanta Syspine version of the Microsoft Response Point system as eOn Office Solutions. The system, which targets smaller businesses (to 50 users) comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Response Point software on the Syspine IP PBX. [ Read More ]

IP PBX Week in Review

May 22, 2009 - 1:55 PM - Interested in getting TMCnet IP PBX Global Online Community news via a newsletter? Sign up today and stay informed! [ Read More ]

IPTV Enthusiasts Hail PlayOn Software

May 22, 2009 - 1:20 PM - Darren Gladstone, a senior writer at PC World, reports that PlayOn, a software that he says "could ruin everything for cable providers – if the bugs are ever ironed out." [ Read More ]

FCC Makes Final Push to Prep U.S. Citizens for Digital TV Conversion

May 22, 2009 - 11:28 AM - The change, originally mandated for Feb. 17 but pushed back to June 12, will affect about 20 million consumers who don't already use the technology. [ Read More ]

New SIP Softphone Application for iPhone from Media5 Corporation

May 22, 2009 - 9:42 AM - Media5 Corporation, recently announced the pre-release of the Media5-Fone which is expected to be made available by July of 2009. The Media5-Fone, is a SIP Client (softphone) that runs on the Apple iPhone. Samuel Guenette, General Manager of M5T, said that "We are committed to delivering telephony applications for visibility and control over how, when and where individuals and groups communicate." [ Read More ]

One Communications Intros Managed IP Services Suite

May 22, 2009 - 8:18 AM - One Communications has announced the introduction of a suite of managed services including its OneSolutions Managed IP PBX and OneSolutions Managed Router solutions that configure, deploy, scrutinize, troubleshoot and maintain VoIP and IT services, and install customer premise equipment for small and medium businesses. [ Read More ]

Gartner Rates Agito Networks' UC Services High

May 21, 2009 - 4:10 PM - Agito has received the positive rating from Gartner for its Unified Communications services. As the competition in the telephony domain increases and companies introduce new products in the market, customers are finding it extremely difficult to make these products work together. Agito Networks' RoamAnywhere Mobility Router helps them to do just the same by combining WiFi, cellular and Unified Communications technologies. [ Read More ]

Toshiba Intros Stratagy View, a Web-Based Unified Messaging Solution

May 21, 2009 - 11:25 AM - Toshiba America Information Systems Telecommunication Systems Division (Toshiba) has announced it added Stratagy View, a Web-based unified messaging solution, to its family of Strata CIX IP communication systems. Stratagy View allows users to access and manage their voice and fax messages residing in their voice mailboxes with the help of an Internet browser. [ Read More ]

New SIP Softphone Application for iPhone from Media5 Corporation

May 21, 2009 - 10:05 AM - The Apple iPhone will soon get a new SIP client, or a Softphone, from Media5 Corporation, named the Media5-Fone. This was recently announced by Media5 Corporation and its expected to be made available by the middle of 2009. [ Read More ]

NEC's UNIVERGE Pure IP Environment Comes to UNM

May 20, 2009 - 11:03 AM - The UNM campus includes administrative and educational buildings, as well as a health sciences center – in all, more than 46,000 students and employees. With the UNIVERGE SV8500 server platform, the university can help its education and healthcare personnel to communicate in a way that is easy and seamless. [ Read More ]

ADTRAN Unveils Layer 3 Multi-Service Switch Platforms

May 19, 2009 - 9:25 AM - Officials at ADTRAN, Inc. say their so-called "NetVanta 1544 Series" switches (pictured below) can help companies aggregate up to four 2.5 Gbps small form-factor pluggable ports – effectively bridging the gap between 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps. [ Read More ]

Critical Links Expands into EMEA

May 19, 2009 - 7:53 AM - Thanks to this expansion, Critical Links' edgeBOX portfolio will be made more widely available to small & medium enterprise customers across new EMEA territories who are looking for a multi-service platform to help simplify, standardize and ultimately reduce the cost of operating and managing an entire office's communications and networking infrastructure. [ Read More ]

Protus Simplifies PBX Explanation

May 19, 2009 - 7:34 AM - To help better explain the technologies functionality, company officials drew humorous examples including using PBX and an acronym for PBX, or a new jelly substitute or even seeing it as virus. [ Read More ]

APS and Evolve IP's Joint Solution Reduces ICN's Comm Bills

May 18, 2009 - 5:11 PM - Advanced Personnel Systems' (APS) has announced that its SmartSearch manpower mining Software as A Solution (SaaS) technology and Evolve IP's hosted IP Private Branch eXchange (PBX), were integrated a year ago to provide a joint solution for Intelligent Capital Network (ICN) that resulted in 30 percent monthly saving for ICN's telecommunications spend. [ Read More ]

Positron Releases Asterisk Based Embedded PBX PCI Adapter

May 18, 2009 - 10:29 AM - The V-114 offers a standalone solution that integrates Linux, Asterisk and Telephony ports all on a single PCI adapter that installs simply and easily into any operating system as an Ethernet adapter. [ Read More ]

Report: Latin America Adopting IP Telephony to Cut Costs

May 15, 2009 - 3:47 PM - More and more companies in the South American continent are adopting IP telephony and unified communications (UC) in a bid to cut operating cost. [ Read More ]

Telcordia CTO Awarded IEEE's CQR 2009 Chairman's Award

May 15, 2009 - 2:33 PM - Telcordia Technologies has announced that its Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Adam Drobot, was conferred with the Communications Quality and Reliability (CQR) 2009 Chairman's Award by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Communications Society at the annual CQR International Workshop held in Florida on May 13, 2009, for his continuous research and contribution to the quality, reliability and security of communications services, networks and systems. [ Read More ]

Apptix Bolsters Search Mojo's Communication System with Hosted Solutions

May 15, 2009 - 12:57 PM - Virginia-based search engine marketing (SEM) firm Search Mojo has saved nearly 42 percent in capital and recurring service costs by leveraging hosted business VoIP from Apptix, a provider of hosted email, voice, and collaboration services for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). [ Read More ]

The Fulcrum Group Picks D-Link's Network Switching Solutions

May 15, 2009 - 11:58 AM - The Fulcrum Group, a provider of networking, security and voice-enabled technology solutions, is using components from D-Link to build IP PBX systems for its customers. [ Read More ]

Verizon Wireless Adds Netbooks to its Roster

May 15, 2009 - 11:39 AM - It's official. Verizon Wireless announced this week it will start selling Hewlett Packard Mini 1151NR netbooks at its stores. The company joins other players from the technology space, such as AT&T, that are jumping into the still-growing market to boost sales. [ Read More ]

Telchemy Intros SQmediator Release 2.0

May 15, 2009 - 11:22 AM - Telchemy, a provider of VoIP and IPTV performance analysis technology, has launched version 2.0 of its SQmediator advanced VoIP performance management application. [ Read More ]

Appia Launches Free Online Demos of its AVC Technology

May 15, 2009 - 8:30 AM - Appia Communications, a provider of managed IT and telecommunications services, is conducting online demonstrations of its Appia Video Communicator (AVC) collaboration technology on its Website. [ Read More ]

Nortel Provides Unified Communications for Deloitte Russia

May 15, 2009 - 8:21 AM - Deloitte is using a unified communications solution from Microsoft and Nortel at its new Moscow office. [ Read More ]

Interoute Adopts IPv6 for IP Address Availability

May 14, 2009 - 4:10 PM - IPv6 allows companies to start up new services with public IP addresses, officials said. The next-generation protocol will help enable communications among devices such as computers, personal digital assistants and Internet phones as well as navigation with mobile systems, officials said. [ Read More ]

Arvig Selects ADC's RealFlex FTTH Solutions

May 14, 2009 - 1:41 PM - Officials at ACS said they chose ADC because of latter's products have improved bend radius performance and rugged 3mm cable construction that provide the flexibility and durability to withstand the most demanding applications. [ Read More ]

Protus Melds Email Service with Biz Com Suite

May 14, 2009 - 1:01 PM - Protus strategically acquired Campaigner in 2008 to broaden its SaaS communications offerings with Web-based email marketing services for Small to Medium Businesses and enterprise organizations. Prior to the acquisition the email service was called CampaignerPro. [ Read More ]

CyberData's VoIP Speaker Interoperable with Brekeke's PBX

May 13, 2009 - 2:56 PM - CyberData Corporation has announced the completion of the interoperability testing of its VoIP Speaker with the Brekeke PBX. CyberData is an OEM designer and manufacturer of VoIP paging, speaker and access control solutions. [ Read More ]

ADTRAN, Covad Offer IP-PBX, VoIP Solution

May 13, 2009 - 7:30 AM - "Covad and ADTRAN have successfully tested the NetVanta 7100 and found it to work well with Covad's Integrated Access service," said Jake Heinz, vice president and general manager at Covad VoIP. "This combination offers SMBs and enterprise customers an affordable, all-in-one phone and Internet service delivered over a high-performance, feature-rich platform." [ Read More ]

Digium, snom Ease SMB VoIP Migration with Switchvox IP PBX

May 12, 2009 - 11:50 PM - With release 4.0 of Switchvox SMB, Digium added a number of unified communications capabilities to its solution, not the least of which is integration with Microsoft OCS, which also plays well into its compatibility with IP phones from snom. [ Read More ]

Hosted Solutions Can Breathe New Life into Legacy Systems

May 12, 2009 - 9:52 AM - Hosted or SaaS solutions help businesses control costs and offer speed-to-market advantages; notably: on-demand capacity, easier activations and integrations with shorter timelines and business flexibility that comes from fully loaded solutions. [ Read More ]

Aruba Branches into Remote IP Communications Market with VBN Solution

May 12, 2009 - 2:06 AM - Aruba, recognizing the complexity involved with the traditional branch office model, has taken a page from the virtualization space, adopting something of a SaaS approach to remote site connectivity with its VBN solution, looking to eliminate both cost and complexity in extending main office services to branches and remote workers. [ Read More ]

Stage 2 Networks Hires Roy Chirdo As Chief Technology Officer

May 11, 2009 - 9:25 AM - Stage 2 Networks, a leader in hosted PBX solutions, announces the appointment of Roy Chirdo to the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, this position will consist of providing strategic and operational direction and support to new and existing products and services. In addition, Mr. Chirdo will be responsible for Network Engineering and Operations as Stage2 expands its infrastructure to support projected growth… [ Read More ]

TM Forum Join Forces with NetCracker Technology

May 8, 2009 - 3:39 PM - TM Forum, an association focused on improving business effectiveness for service providers and their suppliers has reportedly teamed with NetCracker Technology, a global solution company, for a project that includes a survey on the impact of the economic downturn on the communications industry. [ Read More ]

Independent Advisory Firm Validates the ROI of Siemens' OpenScape UC Solution

May 8, 2009 - 12:17 PM - Many of the greatest inventors and scientists of the past two centuries tested their inventions and theories right in their own backyards. So why should it be any different for communications technology vendors? [ Read More ]

Degama Software to Acquire VoIP-based Healthcare Solutions Provider IgeaCare

May 7, 2009 - 11:51 PM - Degama Software Solutions has announced its intent to acquire IgeaCare. Degama has, until now, focused its efforts on navigation software solutions for the mobile phone market, but is now taking a leap into the healthcare space. [ Read More ]

3CX Unveils Module to Help Hotels Reduce Phone Bills through IP-PBX

May 7, 2009 - 6:30 PM - The 3CX Hotel Module is an optional module for 3CX Phone system and transforms it into a full featured Hotel PBX. It comes with or without PMS (Property Management System) integration. The hotel module has a Web interface which allows hotel staff to perform all hotel functions via a Web interface accessible from anywhere in the hotel network. [ Read More ]

Telcobridges Launches Eco-Friendly TCOGreen Program

May 7, 2009 - 5:44 PM - Quebec, Canada-based TelcoBridges says its program is designed to help telecom service providers and operators learn how significantly they can reduce the ownership cost of telecommunication solutions. [ Read More ]