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• An introduction to Cisco's MeetingPlace for voice, video and Web conferencing

  What to expect from a voice, video and Web conferencing suite.  Continue Reading

• Product Review: Minute, featherweight Bluetooth headset

  The GN Netcom GN 6210 Bluetooth Wireless Headset not only frees users' hands, it also lets them step away from the phone with only a small device plugged right into their ear.  Continue Reading

• SIP interoperability and testing

  Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a signaling protocol typically used for telephony, instant messaging and Internet conferencing. This article discusses the interoperability and testing being done to support this protocol.  Continue Reading

• Banning (free) VoIP from the enterprise

  Ed Tittel looks at the reasons behind the headlines that claim enterprises are banning VoIP technologies.  Continue Reading

• Product review: Asterisk brings open source VoIP to the enterprise

  Asterisk, open source PBX software, is richly featured and benefits from fast development in the open source community. Better yet, it can save you money.  Continue Reading

• VoIP Telephony with Asterisk: Chapter 1: Introduction

  Chapter 1 of "VoIP Telephony with Asterisk" by Paul Mahler presents an introduction to the leading open source PBX software. In this book, you will learn how to provision telephony, install and compile Linux and Asterisk and how to configure an ...  Continue Reading

• Making a business case for VoIP

  Nearly everybody is familiar with the cost benefits VoIP typically delivers, but there are actually many more reasons for considering a switch from conventional to IP telephony. Ed Tittel outlines what managers need to know in this tip.  Continue Reading

• Converging networks? Consider this...

  When a SearchEnterpriseVoice.com member asked our network convergence expert, Juan Pablo Pazos, how he could ensure his network is ready for convergence, Juan had some questions for him. Find out how prioritizing your objectives can help you prepare...  Continue Reading

• Voice over IP Crash Course, Chapter 4: Validating the existing network

  Recent advances in VoIP (Voice over IP) technology have made it the solution of choice for voice service because of its low cost and increased reliability. Voice over IP Crash Course offers practical technology coverage, while discussing the ...  Continue Reading

• Product review: Priority VoIP appliance

  Ed Tittel takes a look at the Broadband Booster from Hawking Technology, a device designed to enhance performance of VoIP.  Continue Reading

• Troubleshooting VoIP -- Not!

  The VoIP industry continues to be challenged by an incomplete framework of management solutions. Learn how experts in a recent panel session at VON 2005 addressed the challenge of troubleshooting VoIP.  Continue Reading

• Routing TCP/IP- Chapter 14: Route Maps

  Chapter 14 of Routing TCP/IP reviews the basic use of route maps and how to configure them. This chapter also presents two case studies on policy routing and Quality of Service.  Continue Reading

• Product review: USB Cordless DUALPhone provides easy Skype access

  The USB Cordless DUALPhone is a good solution for small to midsized businesses looking for a compact, do-it-all cordless Skype/POTS handset. This advanced IP telephone is absurdly easy to configure, install and deploy. Learn more about its features ...  Continue Reading

• A do-it-all remote office IP handset: The Zultys Zip 4x5

  The Zip 4x5 has a lot to offer for remote office/home office users in need of a do-it all IP phone.  Continue Reading

• Telecom expenses: Watch out for 'cost creep'

  This article from IT Business Edge is a brief Q&A with Alan E. Gold, chief marketing officer for Avotus Corporation. Learn how to manage telecom expenses and get the biggest bang for your buck here.  Continue Reading