Ribbit
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The talkification of the Web
Insight perspective The film and music industries have been turned upside down by the arrival of the Internet. Now it's the turn of telecoms, argues author Howard Greenfield.
Tags: Web browsers, VoIP/IP telephony, Web 2.0, Ribbit, Google Inc., Telecommunications, phone, software, technology company, Facebook
Start-up Ribbit hops into Web telephony
News Ribbit has announced details of its Web-based telephony business, which includes a developer platform and plans for a voice service for consumers next year.
Tags: Mobile platforms/communications, VoIP, VoIP/IP telephony
BT guns for Android and Skype with Ribbit buy
News Ribbit, which provides an "open platform" for developers looking to combine Web and voice tech, has been bought by BT for US$105 million in cash.
Tags: VoIP/IP telephony, VoIP, Skype Technologies S.A., Ribbit, Google Inc., British Telecommunications, software, Facebook, Silicon Valley, Apple iPhone
BT bets on open development
News news analysis British phone company BT will open its network to developers in an effort to spur innovation, but it could take a long time before other telcos follow suit.
Tags: VoIP, VoIP/IP telephony, Acquisitions, Verizon Communications Inc., Ribbit, British Telecommunications, Developer, Service, phone, software
