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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) stories - Page 7

In the same way that copper telephone wires were co-opted for use by computers, the Internet Protocol was co-opted to carry telephone calls. Neither were designed for the purpose and therefore both faced technological limitations. Voice over Internet Protocol describes the transmission of telephone calls on the IP network. This was initially challenging, as IP works on a ‘best effort’ principle and sends traffic in a random stream of ‘packets’, later reassembled at destination in the correct order. Voice and video packets must arrive contiguously or they are garbled. This problem was overcome by various techniques including SIP: Session Initiation Protocol facilitates VOIP calls and is commonly used when you make a call over the internet.
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Microsoft Teams - a workspace for those who 'don't do email'

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Transforming the way that work gets done means shifting from legacy industrial norms to modern digital processes and workflows.
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Snapchat and Skype not up to scratch with user privacy

Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Snapchat and Skype amongst apps not protecting user privacy, according to Amnesty International. Only 3 of 11 tech firms provide end-to-end encryption.
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Ignite 2016: Move your business communication to Skype

Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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Over the past year we've been working on making the best experience for communicating with others, across all the devices you use for work.
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Progress in the shift to conversational computing

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Microsoft heralds a new era with Skype's latest bots, enhancing conversations with travel and entertainment to simplify life.
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Who's listening? VoIP systems vulnerable to hacking

Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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Businesses need to ensure they have the appropriate security measures in place to avoid being targeted by cyber criminals hacking into their systems.
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Phone scams: increasing numbers, wider scope

Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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ESET takes a look at phone fraud, the impact of technology in terms of spoofing and VoIP, and the growing use of cell phones.
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Sonus to demonstrate Skype for Business solution at Microsoft conference

Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Sonus Networks to showcase NaaS IQ network controller platform at Microsoft conference, promising lower network costs and improved QoE.
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VoIP vulnerable to cyber attacks

Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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New research by Nettitude reveals VoIP infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks, with 88% of them occurring out of office hours.
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Sonus helps enterprises migrate to Skype for Business

Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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Sonus Networks updates software to aid enterprise migration to Skype for Business; includes presence reporting and interworking features.
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Technical preview for Skype for Business has arrived

Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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Microsoft has released a technical preview for Skype for Business, offering new features for Office 365 enterprise customers.
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Scammers using VoIP to target mobile phone users

Thu, 28th May 2015
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Scammers are using technology to do their dirty work, and new applications are making it easier to orchestrate scams to steal personal information.
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Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'

Tue, 26th May 2015
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UK tech firm SkipRoaming has launched an app that aims to reduce the cost of mobile international and roaming calls.
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Wi-Fi calling dials New Zealand

Fri, 15th May 2015
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With Skype and WhatsApp snapping at their heels, mobile phone operators are turning to Wi-Fi calling of their own, aided by iOS 8 and Hotspot 2.0.
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AudioCodes launches Skype for Business solution

Fri, 8th May 2015
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AudioCodes says its multi-year global expertise in large scale Microsoft unified communications deployments brings unparalleled value to its partners.
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Why SMBs should consider Skype for Business

Fri, 1st May 2015
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Skype for Business is Microsoft's answer to VoIP, and already a number of reviewers are citing its potential benefits for SMEs.
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Cisco funds VoIP security research project

Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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Cisco has partnered with a university in the United States to improve online communication security, including securing VoIP systems.
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Making VoIP part of your disaster recovery plan

Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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VoIP can be used as a tool in business continuity and disaster recovery planning, enabling a business to continue operating even in the event that sta.
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Microsoft confirms Skype for Business takeover date

Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Skype for Business will replace Lync as its business communications suite, with a formal announced scheduled for March 18.
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D-Link teams up with Globalgig to offer 4G LTE VoIP router

Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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D-Link partners with Globalgig to offer a 4G VoIP router and WiFi modem, providing instant wireless access in 84 countries.
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Resellers... Don't fight VoIP, embrace it!

Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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Many resellers of traditional, on-premise PABX hardware systems seem reluctant to add VoIP to their portfolio of services.