Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) stories - Page 26
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.
Progress in the shift to conversational computing
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Microsoft heralds a new era with Skype's latest bots, enhancing conversations with travel and entertainment to simplify life.
Microsoft calls on partners for Skype PSTN conferencing rollout
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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Microsoft is calling on its partners to help as it prepares to launch Skype for Business PSTN Conferencing in Australia.
Here’s how broadband CAN be used for critical WAN tasks
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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SD-WAN has graduated to hot topic status in tech circles, and enterprises are turning to this new approach to resolve their connectivity issues.
Microsoft ramps up indirect CSP channel with five new additions
Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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Microsoft has ramped up its local indirect cloud solution provider channel, adding more big name distributors to its list.
APAC to lead global $194.5 billion VoIP services market
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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The global VoIP services market is set to reach $194.5bn by 2024, up from $85.9bn last year, Persistence Market Research predicts.
APAC business ahead of the curve when it comes to DX
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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The widespread availability and advances in digital technology are causing rapid changes to the workplace, not seen since the industrial revolution.
Unified communications and collaboration: The way of the future?
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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Unified communications and collaboration (UC-C) offers more than traditional VoIP, says NetScout, warning of potential challenges.
Ingram Micro to boost UC NetXUSA acquisition
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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ngram Micro has acquired US-based NETXUSA, a unified communications value-added distributor focused on VOIP and IP phones for telco resellers.
Zendesk rolls out Basic Voice, a phone support service for any business
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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Zendesk launches Basic Voice offering reliable phone support for companies of any size as part of its omnichannel support strategy.
Video collaboration the way of the future, according to Polycom and Microsoft
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Polycom and Microsoft have extended their 12-year partnership to roll out video collaboration solutions for Office 365 and Skype for Business.
Paul McCartney and Skype come together, all in the name of love
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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The former Beatle has partnered with Skype to celebrate Valentine's Day by composing music to accompany ten ‘Love Mojis’. Yes, you read that right.
Microsoft ramps up Skype for Business with Aussie tech buy
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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Microsoft has snapped up tech assets from Event Zero to help expand and improve Skype for Business' built-in management tools and analytics.
Who's listening? VoIP systems vulnerable to hacking
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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Businesses need to ensure they have the appropriate security measures in place to avoid being targeted by cyber criminals hacking into their systems.
The benefits of VoIP in small business
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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VoIP technology is becoming more popular with small businesses, offering flexibility, cost savings, and a range of useful features.
Auckland school kicks off Microsoft’s worldwide Skype-a-Thon
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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Yesterday New Zealand led the world into the global Microsoft Skype-a-Thon, a 48-hour long event designed to connect schools around the world.
Microsoft hosts nationwide Skype and education event
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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According to Microsoft, the event is designed to connecting classrooms around the world and showcase how technology can be used to enhance learning.
Communication key for business
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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Advancements in technology is changing the business landscape, and organisations need to take advantage to ensure they don’t get left behind.
ShoreTel snaps up Aussie VoIP provider
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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ShoreTel snaps up Aussie hosted VoIP specialist M5 Networks in a move designed to bring a ShoreTel hosted voice solution to the region.
M2: NZ operations to deliver 18% of company's AU$1.8b revenue
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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Aussie's M2 Group is counting on its CallPlus acquisition to deliver big returns and, combined with Vocus, deliver 18% of its $1.8b revenue from NZ.
OTT voice providers challenging traditional operators
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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Over the Top voice providers such as Skype and WhatsApp are disrupting the traditional telcos, and encouraging them to ‘fight back’.