snom technology AG has joined Compatible Devices Program for Microsoft Lync 2010
Berlin, Germany and Woburn, Mass. (September 22, 2010) - snom technology AG, an international developer and manufacturer of advanced voice over IP (VoIP) phones for enterprise and residential markets, announced today that its most widely deployed business phone, the snom 300, has been tested by Microsoft Corp. for interoperability...
VoiceSA conference highlights the opportunties of alternative providers
The inaugural VoiceSA conference (presented by Even Flow Distribution), took place last week in Johannesburg, drawing together a mixed crowd of traditional and alternative telecoms providers – a clear indication that the mindsets around telecommunications are changing towards a more converged approach. Presentations were provided by well knownRead More »A fragmented telecoms industry finds its Voice
Over the past few years, the local telecoms landscape has seen rapid changes, largely brought about by regulatory changes, the convergence and emergence of next generation technologies and services, the rise in open-source adoption and a steep drop in broadband costs. There is an ever increasing overlap in the business opportunities...How private are your VoIP calls
Connecting with VoIP (Voice over IP) has become an essential tool for business and personal life. Skype recorded 560 million registered users at the end of 2009, and at peak times, 23 million users are logged in (recorded in March 2010). Is the convenience of VoIP overshadowing its security threats?...Where to next for ISPs
With numerous ISPs recently launching uncapped broadband accounts, and adding fuel to an already smouldering fire, otherwise known as the bandwidth price war. South African Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are bidding lower prices against one another, either in an attempt to match or even beat their competitors. Smaller ISPs are...First hardware IP-PBX designed and manufactured in SA
Far South Networks, a South African telecommunications development company, recently launched Com.X1, a complete telephony solution in a box for the SME and the first to be developed and manufactured in South Africa. Far South Networks’ Com.X1 has been built to perform well in South Africa’s unique...Skype launches HD video calling
Skype today introduced a high-definition (HD) video calling service that will work on computers and televisions. The newest version Skype 4.2 Beta for Windows, supports 720p video calling in a 1280x720 pixel resolution at 30 frames per second. The latest version of Skype will come pre-installed on some LG Electronics...
Skype for SIP launched to the public
A further develeopment in How Skype Plans to Dominate Business Telephony has been announced. Skype has opened up its beta programme to integrate existing business IP telephony systems with the popular VoIP provider's services. The service was moved into public beta on Wednesday, following a closed beta phase that...
The new snom M9 cordless IP phone
snom is due to launch the new M9 cordless phone in January 2010, and it looks to replace the current snom M3 model. While the snom M3 had a certain appeal the flush buttons were difficult to function and the finish gave the phone a plastic, cheap feel. On face...
Local company Far South launches revolutionary Asterisk product
Far South Networks, a local development house based in Cape Town, has launched an interesting interface product for Asterisk.
The rack-mount 'gateway' is a telco interface adapter for Asterisk based PBX solutions available in various configurations including analog, BRI and PRI. It is similar to the Xorcom range of channel...
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- The new snom M9 review, some nice new upgrades and feature additions http://www.voipblog.co.za/2009/11/the-new-snom-m9-cordless-ip-phone/
- Cheeky move by SA's biggest operators... the interconnect rate debate continues http://tinyurl.com/yjtxfem
- Astricon 2009 announcements and interview with Mark Spencer, CTO Digium http://tinyurl.com/yfqmj5w
- snom now supports TR-069 standard for remote VoIP device management http://tinyurl.com/ygu2g7x
- ICASA: Empty promises or a step in the right direction? http://tinyurl.com/nqnja2