Large Companies Don’t Understand VoIP

As VoIP technology make waves, more companies are taking look at VoIP to replace their current telephone system. However, many companies are scared by the technical jargon and believe they do not have the inhouse skills to successfully migrate to a VoIP solution without damaging their business.
In a recent report by BT and Cisco, [...]


Microsft Releases Windows Live Messenger Beta 1

Microsoft have released beta 1 of it’s Windows Live Messenger, the future replacement of the highly successful MSN Messenger software. Microsft recently announced a partnership with MCI to offer VoIP phone calls through a future version of MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger. Details on the beta are scattered, but certain features have [...]

Google To Add VoIP To Google Talk Client

Reports suggest that Google are planning on integrating a VoIP service into their recently released Google Talk instant messenging client. While these rumours are nothing solid at this stage, it would make sense for Google to get into the VoIP marketplace.
Google have recently been buying up large amounts of dark fibre for unknown purposes. [...]

Nokia Working On Phone With SIP Client

Nokia plans on introducing a new phone in the first half of 2006 targeted at consumers with an integrated SIP client that will allow users to place and receive VoIP calls from their mobile phone. While comments from Nokia suggest that their new VoIP enabled phone will not be compatible with Skype, they do [...]

Avaya Updates Phones With Built-in VPN

Avaya have announced that they are to upgrade their phones with new built-in VPN capabilities and further integration of VoIP technology with video conferencing.
Avaya’s new integrated VPN client, called Avay VPNremote, is available for the Avaya 4600 family of phones via a software update, costing $330. With the new VPN client a user only [...]