Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) stories - Page 24
In the same way that copper telephone wires were co-opted for use by computers, the Internet Protocol
was co-opted to carry telephone calls. Neither were designed for the purpose and therefore both faced
technological limitations. Voice over Internet Protocol describes the transmission of telephone calls on
the IP network. This was initially challenging, as IP works on a ‘best effort’ principle and sends traffic in a
random stream of ‘packets’, later reassembled at destination in the correct order. Voice and video
packets must arrive contiguously or they are garbled. This problem was overcome by various techniques
including SIP: Session Initiation Protocol facilitates VOIP calls and is commonly used when you make a
call over the internet.
Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don’t mind her watching
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.
Kiwi company ramps up security & speed with latest remote desktop tech
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Lucidity's Managed Desktop now offers increased speed and security features, built on the latest Microsoft Windows Server 2016 technology.
Lenovo transforms conference rooms with new device
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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Lenovo has revealed its ThinkSmart Hub 500, a Skype Room Systems device, at Microsoft's Ignite conference in Orlando.
Microsoft unveils new 365, Dynamics and Azure features at Ignite
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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The company talked about it's aiming to enable customers to harness data, AI, hybrid and cloud technologies to evolve business process.
Microsoft rolls out guest access feature for Teams
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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The feature was designed with the principles of teamwork, security & compliance, and IT manageability in mind.
Voyager follows Actrix Networks deal with another acquisition
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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This marks the latest in a recent suite of similar deals for Voyager, such as the acquisition of Actrix Networks in October 2016.
Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud productivity partnership
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Adobe Sign is now Microsoft’s preferred e-signature solution; Microsoft Teams now preferred chat-based workspace across Adobe Cloud Services.
Make your desk phone yours with Yealink's Android smart desk phones
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Yealink has once again made the smart media phone space its own with the introduction of its latest device as it irons out previously complex tasks.
Yealink delivers fully integrated Office 365 and Skype for Business experience
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Yealink ups the ante in NZ, melding Office 365 and Skype for Biz into the intuitive T48 touchscreen phone—HD calls and mobile switch at a touch.
Exclusive: SnapperNet completes end-to-end VoIP lineup with new 3CX deal
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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SnapperNet has signed a deal with 3CX, providing the distributor and its resellers with a complete end-to-end VoIP offering for any size deployment.
Exclusive interview: The Kiwi cloud company in a dying trade
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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The shift to cloud services is threatening traditional IT support, warns director of managed cloud company, Mi-IT.
Tech connects Skype users with non-Skype users - earns Microsoft certification
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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Pexip Infinity Fusion allows Skype for Business meetings and calls to be joined by non-Skype users using video teleconferencing.
Harry Potter/The Flash star Tom Felton is coming to Auckland Armageddon Expo
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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Tom Felton, famed for roles in Harry Potter and The Flash, will join Auckland Armageddon Expo this Labour Weekend, promising a treat for fans.
Catholic Education WA and University of Sunshine Coast make Microsoft moves
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Microsoft clocks up two more education wins with Catholic Education Western Australia and The University of the Sunshine Coast.
Polycom and Microsoft tighten ties offering RealPresence use in Office 365
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Microsoft has certified more Polycom offerings for Office 365, enabling users to incorporate Polycom audio and video into Skype for Business.
Dropbox and Microsoft Teaming up to deliver new integrations
Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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Dropbox’s new integrations with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office 365 allow users to choose additional storage options.
A first for WA: Zetta joins Microsoft’s Global Skype Operations Framework
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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Microsoft built SOF with the intention of creating a foundation for customers that will accelerate their Skype for Business Online journey.
Imagination at work – e-waste into school lunches
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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In 2016 the NZ Child Poverty Monitor reported that 48,000 children in New Zealand were living in material hardship, often going without life’s basics.
Netscout: How to measure availability and performance of cloud apps
Mon, 1st May 2017
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Netscout champions proactive IT management, stressing the need for swift resolution to cloud app and VoIP delays to appease ever-impatient users.
RSL Queensland marks 100th anniversary with Microsoft tech transformation
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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RSL Queensland celebrates 100th anniversary with Microsoft technology transformation, leveraging Azure, Office 365, Dynamics365 and Teams.