TMCnet.com RSS Service - SIP Phones http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com http://www.tmcnet.com/tmcnet/tmcimg/tmcnet3.gif http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/338028-sip-phones-a-must-but-who-will-provide.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/338028-sip-phones-a-must-but-who-will-provide.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 10:59:47 GMT You know you want an all-IP environment to streamline your communications and integrate key applications throughout the enterprise. You've already selected SIP phones to support this endeavor, but you still need to pick the SIP trunking provider. There are a myriad of options on the market; how do you separate the good from the bad and the ugly? http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/337743-panasonic-sees-big-profit-boost-getting-out-consumer.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/337743-panasonic-sees-big-profit-boost-getting-out-consumer.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT Panasonic Corp recently brought out a new forecast for the next fiscal year, and it's got some good news and some downright bizarre news. Panasonic is expecting operating profit to rise next year, but for a reason that some may not have expected: it's pulling out of consumer hardware and sticking to industrial and business-to-business sales. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/337000-onsip-panasonic-provide-hosted-pbx-telephony-the-scobis.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/337000-onsip-panasonic-provide-hosted-pbx-telephony-the-scobis.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 16:27:17 GMT The Scobis Company is in for a treat, with a new hosted PBX telephony solution from Panasonic and OnSIP. This complete system will help save the company up to 45 percent on its monthly phone bill, while providing a range of capabilities and tools for Scobis. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/336956-how-determine-sip-trunk-needs.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/336956-how-determine-sip-trunk-needs.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 14:19:11 GMT After the decision to go with a VoIP solution for business voice communications, and deciding to use SIP trunking, the question often arises: How many SIP trunks should be purchased? http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/336386-things-remember-when-selecting-sip-trunks-your-business.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/336386-things-remember-when-selecting-sip-trunks-your-business.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 14:06:10 GMT SIP trunking is ideal for businesses that require multiple extensions at their premises. Before selecting a SIP trunking service, they should decide how many simultaneous calls their business makes in a typical day of business activity. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/336282-panasonic-led-small-business-telephone-market-2012.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/336282-panasonic-led-small-business-telephone-market-2012.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:47:28 GMT Panasonic System Communications Company of North America led the small business telephone market in 2012, according to the latest market information released by T3i Group. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/336270-panasonic-sip-phones-certified-use-with-doublehorns-cloud.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/336270-panasonic-sip-phones-certified-use-with-doublehorns-cloud.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:08:38 GMT As use of the cloud grows in popularity, more and more companies are realizing the need to partner with experts in the field to make the best use of this rising technology. That's just one reason why two tech leaders have come together with a new offering for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB). http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/335765-sip-trunking-makes-sense-multiple-levels.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/335765-sip-trunking-makes-sense-multiple-levels.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:16:59 GMT Cost savings is usually why businesses first take a look at SIP trunking. But there are other reasons why SIP trunking makes sense. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/335014-androids-see-through-apples-with-vonage.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/335014-androids-see-through-apples-with-vonage.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:52:20 GMT It has always been a staple of the future: the videophone - face-to-face communication over great distances where users can actually see the reactions on their loved ones' faces. This dream became a reality in a much less clumsy fashion than originally envisioned: instead of clunky television screens and phone docks, the videophone of today fits sleekly in your pocket. Applications like Apple FaceTime and Microsoft Skype have placed the previously science fiction capability into the palm of your hand. Now, Vonage has joined the club, with the announcement of free video calling over 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi networks with its mobile suite. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/334643-sip-trunking-overtake-t1-lines.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/334643-sip-trunking-overtake-t1-lines.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:46:03 GMT T1 lines may not be quite on their way out, but they're definitely losing speed. According to a survey from Infonetics Research, SIP trunking is due to overtake legacy T1 lines by 2015, as more and more companies make the switch. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/334113-you-keeping-up-with-speed-business.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/334113-you-keeping-up-with-speed-business.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:53:08 GMT Can you measure the speed of business? In today's environment, it's nothing short of heightened acceleration. Those organizations unable to keep pace are sure to be left behind. The "Age of Acceleration" is upon us, but this speed is quickly negated when inefficiencies plague the environment. The facilitation of a Unified Communications environment is key to moving faster and acting smarter. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/334066-smbs-take-closer-look-sip-phones.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/334066-smbs-take-closer-look-sip-phones.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:47:40 GMT As the economic crunch continues to tax businesses - especially smaller to medium size businesses (SMBs) - organizations are always looking at ways to watch the bottom line. Communication is key for any business, large or small, and decision-makers at SMBs are taking particular note of ways to empower their respective businesses through cost-effective communications. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/332417-disaster-recovery-ipitomy-launches-its-cloud-based-ip.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/332417-disaster-recovery-ipitomy-launches-its-cloud-based-ip.htm Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:07:05 GMT Offering reliable cloud backup solutions is an essential part of moving forward for companies offering communications platforms. In light of this, IPitomy Communications, one such company, has revealed IPitomy Web Services Cloud IP PBX System, an application that poses as a second backup solution in the case of a site failure. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/332416-disaster-recovery-ipitomy-launches-its-cloud-based-ip.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/332416-disaster-recovery-ipitomy-launches-its-cloud-based-ip.htm Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:05:35 GMT Offering reliable cloud backup solutions is an essential part of moving forward for companies offering communications platforms. In light of this, IPitomy Communications, one such company, has revealed IPitomy Web Services Cloud IP BPX System, an application that poses as a second backup solution in the case of a site failure. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/332406-new-report-shows-smbs-continue-move-hosted-phone.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/332406-new-report-shows-smbs-continue-move-hosted-phone.htm Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:42:55 GMT Last week, Tele-Quote.com, a well-known provider of online quotes for business phone systems, revealed a new report on the adoption rate of hosted PBX phone systems - specifically among small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) - as well as its benefits. Not surprisingly, the adoption rate continues to remain strong. Hosted phone systems such as VoIP or SIP phones can prove extremely advantageous for SMBs who are committed to delivering the same high performance as larger companies while trying to save on costs at the same time. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/332069-three-things-may-have-never-known-panasonic-sip.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/332069-three-things-may-have-never-known-panasonic-sip.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:35:42 GMT In today's world of advancing communications, SIP phones have emerged as a prime contender. Seeing how SIP phones operate over the open Internet, they are a more cost-efficient, functional and less burdensome alternative to traditional business phone systems. Did you know, though, that Panasonic offers industry-leading SIP phone options to ensure business continuity? The company may be known for its HDTVs, rugged technology and cameras, but it is also well-known for its award-winning SIP phone line. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/331964-adtran-throws-ip-phones-the-mix.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/331964-adtran-throws-ip-phones-the-mix.htm Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:28:13 GMT In some exciting SIP phones news this week, ADTRAN, a provider of networking and communications equipment, revealed the addition of four new IP phones to its VoIP portfolio. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/331339-peek-inside-panasonic-cameras-sip-phones.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/331339-peek-inside-panasonic-cameras-sip-phones.htm Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:55:23 GMT As the economy follows its uncertain path, companies continue to tighten their belts and maintain strict control on spending. One area that continues to remain an area worth investment is - pretty understandably - security. Whether it's the enterprise or the small- to medium-sized business (SMB), providing a safe work environment is an important element across the board. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/331005-bridging-gap-between-sip-calling-enterprise-users.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/331005-bridging-gap-between-sip-calling-enterprise-users.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:45:33 GMT In some exciting session initiation protocol (SIP) phones news this week, one company is looking to make waves in the calling technology space - actually, it's trying to achieve more of a watershed moment in the SIP communications world. http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/330717-ma-virtual-office-guarantees-voip-services.htm http://sip-phones.tmcnet.com/topics/sip-phones/articles/330717-ma-virtual-office-guarantees-voip-services.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:12:39 GMT Imagine this hypothetical situation: Joe Schmo starts his own business restoring pianos; there's no need for him to expand the staff beyond himself at the moment, so it's just Joe. When a prospective client calls said start-up, Joe Schmo, of course, is the guy who answers the phone. It seems perfectly harmless, but it creates a risk.