Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) stories - Page 8
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.
2talk walks the walk with 'good honest' broadband
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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Customers can now add 2talk broadband to voice plans by ordering through 2talk live, with broadband now available as ADSL, VDSL, UFB (Auckland only) or HSNS.
US govt whisteblower revealed
Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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Whistleblower Edward Snowden denies he is hiding and says the focus should be on US government and tech companies.
Local VoIP provider issues a challenge to business customers
Wed, 29th May 2013
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Auckland based ISP Kiwilink is frustrated that a number of NZ businesses aren't getting the price savings that VoIP can offer.
2talk launches VDSL offering
Tue, 21st May 2013
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2talk slashes VDSL rates in NZ, outpacing competitors after Chorus' pricing revamp. Plans now start from $60+GST, benefiting current and new customers.
Seven tips for avoiding VoIP Toll Fraud
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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VoIP tech offers cost savings for businesses, but opens doors to toll fraud. Discover how to shield your telephony from hackers with seven key tips.
Skype launches ANZ prepaid cards
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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Launch becomes the first direct, on-ground marketing the internet communications giant has done across the region.
Windows Chief Steven Sinofsky departs Microsoft
Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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Steven Sinofsky leaves as Windows executives Julie Larson-Green and Tami Reller take expanded roles in company shake-up.
Layman's explanation of Skype
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Explore the evolution of social media with our layman's guide to Skype: a tool that transformed global communication through video calls and messaging.
Protecting power
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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VoIP revolutionises business networks by combining voice and data. But to fully harness its potential, robust power protection, like the right UPS, is critical.
WatchGuard forms Mitel partnership
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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WatchGuard partners with Mitel to offer enhanced VoIP and data security for businesses, promising top-notch firewall protection.
Wired for unified comms
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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As businesses face a deluge of communication apps, systems integrators are offering unified solutions to streamline voice, email, and messaging services.
Juniper scores with Fulham football club
Wed, 12th May 2010
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Fulham FC's network infrastructure receives a major upgrade from Juniper Networks, slashing video replay processing times and improving game day operations.
Making money out of VoIP
Wed, 1st Nov 2006
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The biggest issue with VoIP is that no matter which vendor's product is sold resellers need to have a network provider to connect the system to.