What is the difference between VoIP, CTI and IP telephony?

What is the difference between VoIP, CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) and IP telephony?

Published: 17 Nov 2006

What is the difference between VoIP, CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) and IP telephony?

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VoIP is going to be voice-only. You add telephony -- either of the last two -- and you add things like text, fax and other services that are not available to voice-only. It also will provide you with a far better ROI -- in particular you have many automation possibilities with a fully integrated system. The options are especially attractive with IP telephony vs. VoIP if you add universal messaging.

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