VoIP hardware provider pursues certification
IT Toolbox
MARCH 14, 2017
As demands for VoIP phones increases, platforms that offer customers device-neutral adoption and integration are working to support as wide a choice of hardware as possible.
Remote Office In A Box (ROBO) Is Back, And It’s Called SD- WAN
Forrester IT
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
These companies tried various combinations of routers, wide area network (WAN) optimization, security, Wi-Fi, switching, and voice over IP (VoIP). No single hardware product had all the […].
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VoIP hardware pioneer snapped up by investment firm
IT Toolbox
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
MagicJack – the name conjures up the early Wild West days of VoIP. Regarded as the broadest-reaching competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) in the US, it has sold more than 11 million of its magicJack VoIP devices. Its hardware is now in the fifth generation and millions of clients have downloaded and make use of its apps.
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VoIP hardware maker creates single communications umbrella
IT Toolbox
APRIL 6, 2017
One Georgia-based VoIP devices manufacturer has devised a smart way of integrating many of its hardware options into a full communications system. The new system has also been configured to work with third party SIP-compliant devices.
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Minimizing Jitter for VoIP calls
Spearline Testing
AUGUST 5, 2020
To most organizations, Voice Over Internet Protocol or VoIP mobile services are a perfect option. While VoIP has many important aspects, one of the most widespread and common problems that it faces is Jitter. The simple fact that the service is provided over an internet link is part of what makes VoIP Telephony so efficient.
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Major VoIP provider unveils entry into hardware
IT Toolbox
MARCH 28, 2017
VirtualPBX is expected to launch what is being called “a massive product release” at the beginning of next month, marking its first foray into the VoIP hardware options space. “Because we’ve been in the position of being an impartial provider of hardware for almost 20 years alongside
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Do your VoIP services have a case of the 'jitters'?
Spearline Testing
MARCH 9, 2021
Since the global adoption of VoIP and video as primary communication solutions, Unified Communications (UC) has never had a more valuable asset. The 'VoIP approach' provides organizations with feature-filled telephony service at a fraction of the standard company telephony price, proving highly effective. MAC addresses).
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Low-cost wins from VoIP advances
IT Toolbox
JUNE 26, 2017
The evolution of VoIP communications is having a major impact on the development of on-site solutions that match security hardware with VoIP technology. 264 Video Intercoms without requiring a VoIP system or new VoIP
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6 Ways to Improve VoIP Call Quality
IT Toolbox
MARCH 29, 2017
A VoIP system facilitates telephone calls over the Internet, which delivers increased functionality for business communications. But the quality of audio achieved is subject to several variables, and just one wrong choice of hardware or software can result in a disappointing connection.
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Seattle communications provider clears German VoIP firm as tech partner
IT Toolbox
JUNE 20, 2016
Flowroute, a Seattle-based firm offering advanced calling and messaging services for SaaS-based companies, has confirmed its certification of beroNet, a German manufacturer of cloud-managed VoIP hardware. used in conjunction with Flowroute’s
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New offer in high res graphics VoIP appliance market
IT Toolbox
JANUARY 13, 2017
The VoIP industry continues to evolve the hardware it uses, including in the key area of processing and graphics. Companies want to deliver the most popular features using more affordable and cost-effective designs. The latest step towards that goal comes from DSP Group, which develops wireless chip solutions.
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Ooma vs RingCentral: Compare VoIP solutions
Tech Republic
JUNE 9, 2022
Ooma and RingCentral are two of the best VoIP solutions. Learn about key features of these VoIP solutions in our head-to-head comparison. The post Ooma vs RingCentral: Compare VoIP solutions appeared first on TechRepublic.
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RingCentral vs Dialpad: Compare VoIP solutions
Tech Republic
JULY 22, 2022
The post RingCentral vs Dialpad: Compare VoIP solutions appeared first on TechRepublic. While RingCentral supports a wider range of deskphones and offers more app integrations, Dialpad’s transcriptions and other AI-driven features offer intriguing innovations.
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Cost breakdown of VoIP: How small businesses can save money?
Galido
OCTOBER 25, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - Cost breakdown of VoIP: How small businesses can save money? VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) has been around for a while now. However, in recent years, VoIP has become the foremost choice for businesses. Not only is VoIP cheaper, but it also offers a variety of features.
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What Is: Packet Loss
Spearline Testing
MARCH 22, 2022
In a VoIP call, it results in missing pieces of the conversation which isn’t ideal. For VoIP calls, dropping one or two minor packets won’t cause too much of an issue. Insufficient bandwidth/ the bandwidth cap to handle a VoIP call leads to packets being dropped or delivered out of order.
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Getting Technical: Learn How a VoIP Phone in Your Office Works
Galido
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - Getting Technical: Learn How a VoIP Phone in Your Office Works - Information Technology Blog. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is one the fastest growing telecommunication technologies of 2019. Almost all businesses have switched from traditional landlines to VoIP for cost-saving.
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81 Business VoIP vs Traditional PBX Systems
Galido
MARCH 31, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - Business VoIP vs Traditional PBX Systems - Information Technology Blog. A VoIP phone, also known as a SIP phone or Softphone, uses Voice Over IP (VoIP) to make and transmit phone calls over an IP network, such as the Internet. What is a VoIP PBX? So, VoIP is not a service but a technology.
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66 US counties lurching to 911 crisis
IT Toolbox
JULY 24, 2017
One of the major stumbling blocks that lie ahead for the expansion of the VoIP industry is how to replicate the reliability of fixed phone networks regarding 911 calls. VoIP companies themselves recognize that power outages and localized hardware failures may also compromise the ability of individuals to make 911
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What Is: Packet Loss
Spearline Testing
AUGUST 18, 2020
The end result of these packets failing to reach the opposite end of the network communication leads to missing data, in a VoIP call it would lead to missing pieces of the conversation. Insufficient bandwidth/ the bandwidth cap to handle a VoIP call will lead to packets being dropped or delivered out of order.
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Things to look for in a VOIP Business Provider
Galido
JUNE 14, 2016
Here are some things to be look for and be aware of when choosing a VoIP provider. VoIP Technology. The principals of VoIP calls are similar to traditional digital phones which involves signaling, channel setup, digitizing analog signals, and encoding. The low cost of VoIP is most appealing to subscribers and businesses.
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Building Your Own Real-Time Communications
IT Toolbox
MAY 4, 2017
An increasing number of businesses are being drawn to the economy and versatility of IP-based communications networks, and the emerging model of Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) is making it even easier for enterprises to transition seamlessly from their old hardware to the newest digital models.
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Understanding Packet Loss
Spearline Testing
APRIL 8, 2021
The end result of these packets failing to reach the opposite end of the network communication leads to missing data, in a VoIP call it would lead to missing pieces of the conversation. Bad Hardware: Internet network connections are made through a number of distinct hardware pieces, including modems, routers, and switches.
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Hurry-up offense: NFL builds terabit network in one week for Munich game
Network World
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Three containers of IT equipment For the three-hour NFL spectacle in Munich, Patel, Amendolia and their teams had to build a complete network within a week, including a small data center, cyber defense capabilities, WLAN, private LTE, VoIP call manager, and fiber optic infrastructure – to name just a few components of the IT installation.
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The VoIP connection: Don’t be jittery with bad audio quality
Spearline Testing
AUGUST 19, 2019
This issue is a common cause of poor VoIP conversations. What is VoIP? Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) allows individuals to make calls over the internet. A great solution for most businesses, VoIP telephone systems allows more flexibility than ever before. A buffer is a caching system for receiving data packets.
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How Latency may be a challenge for Networks due to Remote Working
Spearline Testing
APRIL 7, 2020
A common cause of poor VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls, high latency value can lead to great difficulty in conducting conversations and cause frustration. Latency can be caused by a number of factors in the call path, including the number of network hops and the chain of hardware components that ultimately link the call.
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The Gmail app takes calls now, too, because Google wants it to do everything
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
When the feature rolls out and turns on, your Gmail app will be able to be called just like any other VOIP app (in addition to being able to join Google Meet meetings). Finally, Google is expanding the “Series One” line of Google Meet-compatible hardware. Image: Google. It will launch in 2022. Pricing is not available yet.
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97 Fountainhead: The End of the Laptop-Centric World?
Fountainhead
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Whenever Margo does remote work with a given client -- accessing the intranet, using internal apps, interacting via collaboration software, or even certain VoiP apps -- she must use the appropriate laptop. Fast-forward: We have Margo with an office full of client-provided hardware. And thats about 80% of the time.
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The Advantages Of Using Cloud Phone Systems
Galido
DECEMBER 18, 2019
A cloud phone system is what is sometimes referred to as VoIP. When this is paid for, the VoIP system runs efficiently. No need to purchase expensive hardware, as you may already have computers and phones in place. Information Technology Blog - - The Advantages Of Using Cloud Phone Systems - Information Technology Blog.
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VMworld 2013 – VMware`s chance to stay relevant
Virtualized Greek
AUGUST 25, 2013
VMware could come in with their ROI calculator and show even with a hefty license cost and hardware investment almost any organization would save money. Right now it sounds very similar to the argument for VoIP in the early days. With server virtualization, the argument was pretty straight forward for x86 server virtualization.
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Product Review: Paessler PRTG Network Monitor
Galido
JUNE 28, 2018
Monitoring QoS (Quality of service, for example, to monitor VoIP). As devices are discovered, probes will also detect the services and hardware it can monitor. Reducing the costs by buying only the hardware you need. Bandwidth monitoring using SNMP, WMI, NetFlow, sFlow, jFlow, packet sniffing. Application monitoring.
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VMworld 2013 – Ask the Experts vBloggers (My Notes)
Virtualized Greek
AUGUST 27, 2013
You still need enterprise hardware. NSX is just decoupling the management functionality from the hardware. William: As far as he knows VoIP workloads. Question: What does the underlying network look like? Is it simple or complex? Scott: NSX doesn’t de-emphasize the importance of a solid underlying network. Question: vSphere 5.5
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How Outbound Call Center Software Grow Your Business?
Galido
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
VoIP and hosted software that has made reality the hosted call center environment. Often requires the installation of own branch hardware and equipment. An on premise solution will need you to come up with fully capable components, hardware and application. This can also use as part of customer help platform or support desk.
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Building Blocks of a Secure Tech Infrastructure: A Chief Product Officer’s Guide
Kitaboo
DECEMBER 29, 2023
IT or tech infrastructure of an organization comprises hardware, software, frameworks, network systems, and other facilities that enable seamless IT services delivery to various business units and help maintain its digital presence. Building Blocks of a Secure IT Infrastructure III. Conclusion What is IT Infrastructure?
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Cloud PC preps Grant Thornton for hybrid future
CIO Business Intelligence
AUGUST 8, 2022
Grant Thornton’s partnership with Microsoft began when the firm scuttled its Mitel VoIP phone systems in favor of Skype for Business in 2016, just as Swift took over as CIO. It will also save the firm a bundle on hardware costs. Navigating the pandemic.
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Technology Short Take #44
Scott Lowe
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
As described in this Metacloud blog post , vxfld is designed to “handle VXLAN traffic from any operationg system or hardware platform that adheres to the IETF Internet-Draft for VXLAN” Nir Yechiel recently posted part 1 of a discussion on the need for network overlays. Servers/Hardware. Technology Short Take #33.
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60 8 Most Common IT Problems for Small Businesses and How to Solve Them
Galido
JUNE 19, 2019
The traditional desk phone is now completely gone, and in its place are more robust VoIP-based systems. Often, the job of servicing and repairing hardware is outsourced to third parties. Innovations in hardware and software are quickly becoming industry standards and completely changing the IT landscape. Lack of Skills.
Technology Short Take #61
Scott Lowe
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Servers/Hardware. Colin Lynch gives a “first look” at the Cisco UCS Generation 3 hardware , which may be of interest if you’re a UCS customer or looking at purchasing UCS. Only a year late, I found this article about Cisco IOS XRv (as in “virtual”).
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Will cognitive networks enable better conversations in the future?
Spearline Testing
JULY 16, 2019
The telecoms industry has undergone a fundamental transformation with the decline of traditional landlines and the rapid evolution of technologies such as smart devices, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, and cloud computing.
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