Tips

Tips

• VoIP natural fit with text-to-speech information delivery

  Text-to-speech translation software enables VoIP users to listen to e-mails, text messages, or other textual information. Understanding what's involved in text-to-speech also helps to highlight some of the potential technical hurdles involved.  Continue Reading

• CDP and multi-vendor networks don't mix

  Cisco switches and CDP go hand-in-hand, but when non-Cisco switches and CDP meet, interesting things happen.  Continue Reading

• Harnessing the power of presence in five steps

  Here are five steps to smoother communication through the power of presence.  Continue Reading

• Cisco CallManager Best Practices- Chapter 1: Planning the CallManager Implementation

  "Cisco CallManager Best Practices" offers best practice solutions for CallManager and related IP telephony components such as IP phones, gateways and applications. Written in short, to-the-point sections, this book lets you explore the tips, tricks,...  Continue Reading

• Voice over IP Fundamentals- Chapter 1: Overview of the PSTN and Comparisons to Voice over IP

  The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) has been evolving ever since Alexander Graham Bell made the first voice transmission over wire in 1876. But before explaining the present state of the PSTN and what's in store for the future, it is ...  Continue Reading

• Fixed mobile convergence (FMC): How far we've come, how far we need to go

  The fixed line industry is nearing the final stages of two transformations: the conversion of analog networks, infrastructure and devices to digital and the convergence of voice, data and video. But, like any complex technology, there are inherent ...  Continue Reading

• ENUM, the testing ground for VoIP

  Want to try VoIP for free and without impacting your users? Get ahead of the VoIP curve: go learn about ENUM.  Continue Reading

• Defining traffic telecommunications style

  There are three types of traffic: voice, data and image -- each with its own set of requirements for transmission. Find out here how these different types of traffic are quantified.  Continue Reading

• MOS: A love-hate relationship

  Defining an appropriate performance metric for a particular class of application is not simple but it is very important. Discover why we have a love-hate relationship with MOS.  Continue Reading

• General QoS design principles

  QoS is not exactly a one-size-fits-all kind of process. To determine the best approach for QoS processes on your network infrastructure you should start with the basics. Among the network elements to examine are voice, call-signaling, ...  Continue Reading

• VoIP Security - Chapter 7: VoIP security risks

  This sample chapter from VoIP Security will teach you how to plan for and implement VoIP security solutions in converged network infrastructures.  Continue Reading

• Switching to VoIP - Chapter 14: Traditional apps on the converged network

  Based on real-world experience, this manual addresses the most common VoIP migration challenges. Find out how to build your own VoIP system, install it, and begin making calls.  Continue Reading

• Does IM spell the end of phone tag?

  Phone tag and overflowing inboxes aren't going away anytime soon, but instant messaging (IM) can relieve some of the burden.  Continue Reading

• Expectations of E911

  E911 regulations are on the way. And while the issue is more pressing for general consumer VoIP services, until the technology catches up, corporations need to limit their liability with regard to 911 calls.  Continue Reading

• Digital business sets work with VOIP

  This member-submitted tip explains how many existing digital phone sets connected to PBX's, Key Systems or Centrex will also work with VOIP.  Continue Reading