Telepresence--time to work together
perspective Tired of your comms kit not working well with others? An analyst says it's time to push for compatibility in the telepresence space.
The dawn of unified communications
The recession is forcing businesses to search for ways to cut costs--and unified comms is one place many will start, says analyst.
Creating a secure and reliable VoIP solution
Deb Shinder points out what you need to be aware of to create a secure infrastructure.
Cisco's new acquisition talisman
Can Ned Hooper keep the magic of Cisco's acquisition machine alive? A lot depends on the answer to that question.
Four obstacles to implementing VoIP
While VoIP's popularity continues to grow, it still has some obstacles to overcome before it becomes ubiquitous in corporate environments.
Nine VoIP add-ins that help boost productivity
Skype already includes features that make its VoIP services attractive to business users, including call forwarding and the ability to filter and block unwanted calls, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Microsoft turns to telephony
Having conquered the desktop, Microsoft now has its eye on your telephone.
Get the skinny on proprietary VoIP protocols
Get the scoop on proprietary VoIP protocols and how they interact with other, non-proprietary and open source protocols.
Making sense of VoIP
Deb Shinder gives an overview of VoIP software and hardware, including definitions of some terms you'll be hearing frequently in the near future.
Should your business cut the telco cord?
Whether you're a one-person enterprise or a business with sights on the international market, VoIP can save you money. But is the time right to forego landlines altogether?
Open source PBX calls on telecoms
The Asterisk open-source platform touts increased flexibility that proprietary products cannot offer, allowing users to integrate their own applications.
Anywhere access with VoIP gets thumbs up
Demand for converged communication rises in the Asia-Pacific region, as enterprise users embrace newfound mobility offered by the technology.
Broadband: Asia's balancing act
Bogged down by poor network infrastructure, Asia's developing countries are now working hard to close the gap with broadband powerhouses Korea and Japan.
VoIP: Are we there yet?
Supporters say Net telephony has hit the mainstream, but they've still got some convincing to do.
Skype rolls out premium services
Company enhances its Net phone software with new features. One lets customers have three phone numbers in up to eight countries.








