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CIO.com - VoIP http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2014 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:11:23 GMT 2014-06-30T15:11:23Z en (c) Copyright 2014 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reports Highlight UC in Business Apps, Centralized and Distributed SIP Trunking http://www.cio.com/article/754379/Reports_Highlight_UC_in_Business_Apps_Centralized_and_Distributed_SIP_Trunking?source=rss_voip Today, we'd like to point out some highlights from two recent reports. The first report, "UC Evolves to Enhance Business Applications," was written by industry analyst and UC expert (and Network World blogger) Zeus Kerravala. The second piece is a white paper provided by Oracle titled "Centralized vs. Distributed SIP Trunking: Making an Informed Decision." Wed, 18 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT Larry Hettick <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/754379/Reports_Highlight_UC_in_Business_Apps_Centralized_and_Distributed_SIP_Trunking?source=rss_voip 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Microsoft 'Remasters' Skype iPhone App to Solve Messaging Bugs http://www.cio.com/article/753949/Microsoft_Remasters_Skype_iPhone_App_to_Solve_Messaging_Bugs?source=rss_voip Microsoft's Skype team said Monday that it will release a "remastered" version of the Skype app to the iPhone in about a week's time, bringing the app in line with the versions for Android and Windows Phone. Mon, 09 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT Mark Hachman <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/753949/Microsoft_Remasters_Skype_iPhone_App_to_Solve_Messaging_Bugs?source=rss_voip 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z T-mobile Goes Circuit-less in Seattle with Voice Over LTE, HD Voice http://www.cio.com/article/753137/T_mobile_Goes_Circuit_less_in_Seattle_with_Voice_Over_LTE_HD_Voice?source=rss_voip Carrying voice calls over LTE means faster call setup, the carrier said Thu, 22 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT Stephen Lawson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/753137/T_mobile_Goes_Circuit_less_in_Seattle_with_Voice_Over_LTE_HD_Voice?source=rss_voip 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z Microsoft's Lync Plants its Flag in Android Tablets http://www.cio.com/article/752763/Microsoft_39_s_Lync_Plants_its_Flag_in_Android_Tablets?source=rss_voip Android users of the unified communications product now also can add participants to a meeting in progress Mon, 12 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT Juan Carlos Perez <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/752763/Microsoft_39_s_Lync_Plants_its_Flag_in_Android_Tablets?source=rss_voip 2014-05-12T04:00:00Z Watch Out Google Hangouts: Skype Rolls Out Free Group Video Calling http://www.cio.com/article/752060/Watch_Out_Google_Hangouts_Skype_Rolls_Out_Free_Group_Video_Calling?source=rss_voip Talking to a bunch of your buds just got a whole lot less costly for Skype users. Mon, 28 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT Brad Chacos <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/752060/Watch_Out_Google_Hangouts_Skype_Rolls_Out_Free_Group_Video_Calling?source=rss_voip 2014-04-28T04:00:00Z Net Neutrality Ruling Complicates US Transition to IP Networks http://www.cio.com/article/751589/Net_Neutrality_Ruling_Complicates_US_Transition_to_IP_Networks?source=rss_voip The court's ruling raises questions about the FCC's authority to require VoIP providers to compete calls, carry all traffic Wed, 16 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT Grant Gross <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/751589/Net_Neutrality_Ruling_Complicates_US_Transition_to_IP_Networks?source=rss_voip 2014-04-16T04:00:00Z Some Customers Aren't Sold on US Transition to IP Networks http://www.cio.com/article/751588/Some_Customers_Aren_39_t_Sold_on_US_Transition_to_IP_Networks?source=rss_voip Customers raise concerns about electrical outages and mobile phone radiation in comments to the FCC Wed, 16 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT Grant Gross <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/751588/Some_Customers_Aren_39_t_Sold_on_US_Transition_to_IP_Networks?source=rss_voip 2014-04-16T04:00:00Z Unify Sets Timetable for Launch of its Project Ansible Unified Communications Service http://www.cio.com/article/749862/Unify_Sets_Timetable_for_Launch_of_its_Project_Ansible_Unified_Communications_Service?source=rss_voip Unify plans to offer Project Ansible as a service with connectors to its on-premise OpenScape voice products, starting in October Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT Peter Sayer <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/749862/Unify_Sets_Timetable_for_Launch_of_its_Project_Ansible_Unified_Communications_Service?source=rss_voip 2014-03-17T04:00:00Z Secusmart Puts its Blackberry Encryption Chip to Work on the Desktop http://www.cio.com/article/749741/Secusmart_Puts_its_Blackberry_Encryption_Chip_to_Work_on_the_Desktop?source=rss_voip Secusmart is also behind a new voice encryption app that could help multinational, multiplatform enterprises Fri, 14 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT Peter Sayer <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/749741/Secusmart_Puts_its_Blackberry_Encryption_Chip_to_Work_on_the_Desktop?source=rss_voip 2014-03-14T04:00:00Z Fujitsu Says its All-in-one PC-phones Cut Power Consumption for Unified Communications http://www.cio.com/article/749458/Fujitsu_Says_its_All_in_one_PC_phones_Cut_Power_Consumption_for_Unified_Communications?source=rss_voip Fujitsu also showed a laptop with its PalmSecure palm-vein authentication built in at the Cebit trade show Sun, 09 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT Peter Sayer <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/749458/Fujitsu_Says_its_All_in_one_PC_phones_Cut_Power_Consumption_for_Unified_Communications?source=rss_voip 2014-03-09T05:00:00Z How The Container Store Uses Wearable Tech to Think Outside the Box http://www.cio.com/article/749313/How_The_Container_Store_Uses_Wearable_Tech_to_Think_Outside_the_Box?source=rss_voip The Container Store is piloting a wearable device that it hopes will replace the thousands of walkie talkies it uses for in-store communication. The wearable also lets the company track employees when they're at work, among other things, and could potentially revolutionize the way it uses technology for retail. Thu, 06 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/749313/How_The_Container_Store_Uses_Wearable_Tech_to_Think_Outside_the_Box?source=rss_voip 2014-03-06T05:00:00Z AT&T Wants Trials in Florida, Alabama for Shift Away From Traditional Phone Service http://www.cio.com/article/749013/AT_amp_T_Wants_Trials_in_Florida_Alabama_for_Shift_Away_From_Traditional_Phone_Service?source=rss_voip The carrier is seeking FCC approval to run tests in an Alabama town and a Florida suburb Fri, 28 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT Stephen Lawson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/749013/AT_amp_T_Wants_Trials_in_Florida_Alabama_for_Shift_Away_From_Traditional_Phone_Service?source=rss_voip 2014-02-28T05:00:00Z Movirtu Turns Your Tablet and Laptop Into a Mobile Phone http://www.cio.com/article/747833/Movirtu_Turns_Your_Tablet_and_Laptop_Into_a_Mobile_Phone?source=rss_voip Users can keep their mobile phone number to receive and make calls Thu, 06 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT Mikael RicknA$?s <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/747833/Movirtu_Turns_Your_Tablet_and_Laptop_Into_a_Mobile_Phone?source=rss_voip 2014-02-06T05:00:00Z Why One Company Declined Cloud-based 'Crisis Communications System' http://www.cio.com/article/745240/Why_One_Company_Declined_Cloud_based_Crisis_Communications_System_?source=rss_voip Cloud-based services are still often seen as too risky for sensitive information. Take the case at Kingsport, Tenn.-based Eastman Chemical Company, which said "no" to the cloud when designing its new crisis communications system. Thu, 02 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT Ellen Messmer <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/745240/Why_One_Company_Declined_Cloud_based_Crisis_Communications_System_?source=rss_voip 2014-01-02T05:00:00Z EU Court Rejects Cisco's Challenge to Microsoft-skype Merger http://www.cio.com/article/744496/EU_Court_Rejects_Cisco_39_s_Challenge_to_Microsoft_skype_Merger?source=rss_voip Microsoft and Skype have enough competition in Europe, the court ruled Wed, 11 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT Loek Essers <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/744496/EU_Court_Rejects_Cisco_39_s_Challenge_to_Microsoft_skype_Merger?source=rss_voip 2013-12-11T05:00:00Z