TMCnet.com RSS Service - IP Communications http://www.tmcnet.com/ http://www.tmcnet.com/ http://www.tmcnet.com/tmcnet/tmcimg/tmcnet3.gif http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/338240-why-ip-communications-deliver-more-value-than-travel.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/338240-why-ip-communications-deliver-more-value-than-travel.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02:02 GMT The idea of driving face-to-face collaborations is gaining ground as companies continue to expand, support remote employees and cut back on unnecessary travel. The introduction of Skype paved the way for video communications at a low cost. The more recent wave of IP communications innovations has led to the availability of high quality interactions without high budget equipment. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/337841-did-remember-call.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/337841-did-remember-call.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 13:41:58 GMT In celebration of Mother's Day yesterday, it seems fitting to take a look at some phone-based facts related to the busiest calling day of the year. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/337474-fbi-moving-expand-wiretapping-laws-include-internet-communications.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/337474-fbi-moving-expand-wiretapping-laws-include-internet-communications.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 12:47:57 GMT Currently, technology firms are not required to provide the government with direct access to Internet communications, unlike phone companies, which must allow the government to directly intercept any correspondence sent across their lines. This means that any communication sent across platforms like Facebook, Google or Twitter are theoretically out of the reach of legal wiretapping efforts by law enforcement. Naturally, the FBI has been pushing for a legal mandate requiring these tech companies to integrate wiretapping capabilities into their communications systems. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/337130-carrier-grade-network-address-translation-worthy-contender.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/337130-carrier-grade-network-address-translation-worthy-contender.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 13:26:20 GMT With the number of available IPv4 address quickly diminishing and IPv6 still slowly making headway into the mainstream, Internet service providers (ISPs) are finding creative ways to adapt anyway they can. Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) is one such method. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/336464-sonics-arm-enter-into-patent-license-agreement.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/336464-sonics-arm-enter-into-patent-license-agreement.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 17:03:26 GMT Sonics and ARM have entered into patent license agreement and have broadened technology cooperation. As part of the pact, ARM has licensed Sonics patent portfolio currently consisting of 138 properties for use in ARM products and specifications. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/335976-ssq-financial-group-picks-interactive-intelligences-unified-ip.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/335976-ssq-financial-group-picks-interactive-intelligences-unified-ip.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:27:01 GMT After evaluating various IP solutions in the market, Canada based SSQ Financial Group has chosen unified IP business communications software from Interactive Intelligence Group Inc. to support its communications infrastructure. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/335633-insight-research-gives-managed-services-thumbs-up.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/335633-insight-research-gives-managed-services-thumbs-up.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:49:20 GMT It's always about money: controlling costs while increasing revenue, pricing pressures because of competition, a flat economy that is synonymous with tight budgets. Businesses all over the world suffer from these nightmares, but according to Insight Research, there's always a silver lining - specifically, the growth of managed services, the cost-effective alternative that can combat the ills of costs. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/335113-boston-networks-unveils-new-ip-based-cctv-solution.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/335113-boston-networks-unveils-new-ip-based-cctv-solution.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:53:43 GMT Boston Networks, a player in the design, planning, installation and support of high-performance intelligent building systems and wireless solutions, recently introduced its unique IP-based rapid deployment surveillance solution, StreetVision. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/334914-tolly-group-avaya-ip-office-collaboration-solution-provides.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/334914-tolly-group-avaya-ip-office-collaboration-solution-provides.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:11:11 GMT Tolly Group, an independent test lab, revealed that the Avaya IP Office collaboration solution provides high total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits to the small and medium enterprises. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/334371-spring-cleaning-telecom-edition.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/334371-spring-cleaning-telecom-edition.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:30:39 GMT Spring is the season to pack up the sweaters, pull up the blinds and start fresh. The annual spring cleaning isn't just limited to your home or closets though - it can also be a great time for businesses to review their telecom systems. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/334064-media-links-unveils-md8400-ip-video-platform.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/334064-media-links-unveils-md8400-ip-video-platform.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:32:18 GMT Media Links, a provider of advanced video, audio and data transport technology and concepts, recently unveiled its new MD8400 video transmission platform that is designed to enable service providers to efficiently deliver content to end users. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/333514-ip-based-video-distribution-solution-tvu-grid-allows.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/333514-ip-based-video-distribution-solution-tvu-grid-allows.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:50:50 GMT TVU Networks, a provider of broadcast organizations around the globe with innovative wireless electronic news gathering (ENG) and Internet broadcasting solutions, recently introduced TVU Grid, an IP-based video distribution, routing and switching platform that directs live video streams among multiple remote locations. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/332896-snell-showcase-powerful-new-ip-based-real-time.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/332896-snell-showcase-powerful-new-ip-based-real-time.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:59:34 GMT Snell, a provider of solutions for the creation, management and distribution of content, will reveal the powerful new IP-based, real-time interfaces for the Kahuna 360 production switcher, IQ Modular range and Sirius 800 Advanced Hybrid Processing router by orchestrating a real-time, IP-based video streaming for content transfer at the 2013 NAB show. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/332587-ipv6-based-wireless-mesh-networking-solution-zihbee-ip.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/332587-ipv6-based-wireless-mesh-networking-solution-zihbee-ip.htm Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:54:54 GMT The ZigBee Alliance has announced the public availability of its third specification, ZigBee IP, built to support the forthcoming ZigBee Smart Energy version 2 standards. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/332092-alpheus-communications-becomes-ethernet-solutions-provider-airespring-as.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/332092-alpheus-communications-becomes-ethernet-solutions-provider-airespring-as.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:28:36 GMT Ethernet is the standard for high-speed Internet, benefiting data centers, web-based applications and high-end workstations with its increased bandwidth. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/331783-staffa-health-group-seeing-benefits-avaya-ip-office.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/331783-staffa-health-group-seeing-benefits-avaya-ip-office.htm Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:16:57 GMT Staffa Health Group recently announced that it is reaping great benefits of Avaya's IP Office 500 solution. With Avaya IP Office 500, Staffa Health Group has been able to improve the patient experience while lowering the overall cost of ownership. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/331760-staffa-health-group-reaping-benefits-from-avaya-ip.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/331760-staffa-health-group-reaping-benefits-from-avaya-ip.htm Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:32:11 GMT Staffa Health Group is reaping great benefits from the Avaya IP Office 500 solution. With Avaya IP Office 500, Staffa Health Group has been able to improve the patient experience while lowering the overall cost of ownership. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/331531-sap-awarded-frost-sullivan-customer-value-enhancement-award.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/331531-sap-awarded-frost-sullivan-customer-value-enhancement-award.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:14:43 GMT Frost & Sullivan has bestowed SAP with the 2012 North American Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Enhancement Award. After carrying out a thorough analysis of the contact center systems market, SAP was honored for the all-inclusive functionality delivered by SAP Business Communications Management software. SAP has now incorporated the contact center and communications functionality with its conventional business software. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/330858-top-optical-component-manufacturers-target-40-gbits-serial.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/330858-top-optical-component-manufacturers-target-40-gbits-serial.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:37:19 GMT Optical component manufacturers LAPIS Semiconductor Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Oclaro, Inc., Renesas Electronics Corporation and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., released multisource agreement specifications for 40 Gbit/s serial solutions based on XLMD2-MSA miniature optical device for pluggable transceivers http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/330527-ip-communications-improve-performance-university-concert-hall.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/ip-communications/articles/330527-ip-communications-improve-performance-university-concert-hall.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:04:54 GMT When discussing communications, we often pay attention to the quality of the phone, whether the company is utilizing the traditional PBX or a hosted solution and the efficiency gains in the unified communications platform. What if, instead, communications was referring to production sets, like those used at the University of Minnesota's School of Music's Ted Mann Concert Hall? With help from Clear-Com, this venue can improve its delivery.