IP Media Monitor: VOIP - articles

Year in review: Blurred lines in broadband

Marguerite Reardon — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AT&T kept up its merger efforts as phone companies and cable operators kept to their collision course.

The Rural Life: Edges and Order

VERLYN KLINKENBORG — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

I could easily believe that the purpose of nature is to create edges, if only because every edge, no matter how small, is a new habitation.

Dialing: It's Not Just For Sales Anymore

Harry Sheff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Effective Agent Training - January 19, 2007 (2-4pm Eastern)

The new hotness: Personal tech in 2007

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Increasingly sophisticated technology will find its way into consumer electronics products of all kinds this year. If you're a gadget freak, fasten your seatbelt and hang on.

With FCC approval, AT&T completes BellSouth deal

It had offered concessions on Net neutrality — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Following FCC approval, AT&T aid Friday it has concluded its $86 billion acquisition of BellSouth.

AT&T Embraces (Some) Net Neutrality

Craig Matsumoto — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

How badly does AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T - message board) want to complete the BellSouth Corp. (NYSE: BLS - message board) merger? It's now willing to formally offer network neutrality as a bargaining chip.

Qwest Floats Fiber Access RFP

Phil Harvey — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q - message board) is bracing itself for a steady diet of fiber in 2007.

Unstrung's Five Technolgies Doomed in '07

Dan Jones — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

We used to love them, but its all over now. Unstrung reveals the one-time wireless treasures that will get trashed in 2007.

Feds Have Apple in Their Sights

Tim Gray — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Shares of Apple stock may take another slide before the week is out as word comes that CEO Steve Jobs received 7.5 million stock options in 2001 without the required authorization of the company's board, according to a report today in the Financial Times.The British newspaper also reported that U.S. federal investigators were looking into whether records were later falsified to show those CEO options had been approved as required by law.The Times, citing unnamed sources close to the story, said the allegedly erroneous records are now being investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as it ponders whether to pursue a case against Apple or any of its executives for backdating the records.Apple representatives did not return several calls for comments. However, the Times reported that company spokesperson Steve Dowling said Apple was providing details regarding the options probe to the SEC but was not discussing the matter with the public.Stock RollercoasterStock prices for the Cupertino, Calif.-based company dropped 6 percent on Wednesday when the San Francisco-based online legal newspaper, The Recorder, first reported that Jobs had hired an attorney outside of Apple's legal team to deal with potential accounting irregularities. That publication also cited unnamed sources familiar with the case.After taking an initial pounding Wednesday, the stock rebounded to close up a penny at $81.52 on the NASDAQ stock market. That rebound, which still remains steady, could be do to several factors including phenomenal sales numbers for the company's ubiquitous iPod line during the holiday season.According to the Web analytics firm Hitwise, more than four times as many people visited Apple's iTunes Web site this Christmas compared to the same time last year, signaling tremendous sales of Apple's iPod. The iTunes online store was also the fourth most visited Web site on Christmas Day.Announcement of those...

Wild Predictions for a Wired 2007

Wired News Staff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Computers will be instant-on, Digg becomes the new Friendster, and virtual adultery ends in real-life murder. Here are our predictions for 2007.

Crews scramble to reconnect Asia to rest of world

Paul Wiseman and Calum MacLeod — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Asia began to recover Thursday from a cyber-tsunami that for nearly two days disrupted international phone service, cut Internet ...

Asia's wired world snarled as quakes snap telecom cable

Paul Wiseman and Calum MacLeod — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Asia slowly began to recover Thursday from a cyber-tsunami that for nearly two days has disrupted international phone service, ...

Follow the Leader, or Think Like a Starfish?

Monday — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

"The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations" describes the oft-overlooked reason Skype, Craigslist and al-Qaeda have prospered under assault from the seemingly more powerful.

eMarketer's 10 Key Predictions for 2007

Online Ad Spending Will Hit Billion — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

What to watch in 2007....

Making VoIP Simpler and Cheaper

Carolyn Schuk — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Like they say, it's better to light a candle than curse the darkness. In the case of HelloSoft founder and CEO Krishna Yarlagadda, it was his opinion years ago that VoIP equipment was too expensive and inefficient.

Nokia's N91: Not the Smartest Buy

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Good: Easy sync for PC music, good battery life The Bad: Bulky, pricier than purchasing an MP3 player and phone separately The Bottom Line: Devices like the Treo can do as much, for less money Reader Reviews A year ago, Nokia (NOK) made clear its intention to own the fast-growing smartphone space by introducing its new N series.

Broken links tie up Web in Asia

Paul Wiseman — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Hong Kong government warned Internet users to expect slow going online Tuesday and advised them to limit Web surfing and ...

Users concerned about VPN and VoIP compatibility

Tim Greene — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Businesses are becoming more concerned that their SSL VPN be compatible with VoIP, according to a survey by Infonetics Research.

What threats does Skype face?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

newsmaker The Internet phone company's security chief takes stock of IM worms, encryption and other matters.

Copyright Lawsuit Names Leading Technology Firms

JOHN MARKOFF and MIGUEL HELFT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The latest patent dispute pits Apple, Google and Napster against a company that closed five years ago.

TV: Hey! Never Underestimate the Average Joe

VIRGINIA HEFFERNAN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

"The King of Queens," the longest-running live-action comedy currently on television, now in its last season, just hits the spot -- the simple, happy sitcom spot.

Cisco's Linksys, Not Apple, Releases iPhone

Cisco has owned the iPhone name since — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The much-awaited iPhone arrives today, just not from Apple. Despite intense speculation that included notes from financial analysts' opinions on when such a device might be announced, Cisco Systems' Linksys arm stole Apple's thunder by unveiling a line of VoIP phones and accessories for consumers using the iPhone registered trademark. Consider it another sign that the company known for routers and switches for big business has its sights set on your living room.

Residential VoIP Users Number More Than 9 Million

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Residential users continue to adopt VoIP at a rapid rate, with more than 9 million households using the service at the end of the second quarter, according to a new report from In-Stat.

Sale of WiMax-capable frequencies welcomed in Italy

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Italy will begin selling WiMax-capable frequencies next June.

Inside eBay's Innovation Machine

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Business is steady on an early December afternoon at the iSold It consignment store on Skeet Club Road in High Point, N.C., as customers drop off items to be sold on eBay. Bikes, electronics, power tools--a steady flow of stuff, forming a tributary to the nearly $50 billion flood of goods and services that will be sold on the giant online marketplace in 2006.

Wikinomics could change everything as concept of sharing spreads

Russ Juskalian — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Remember when your teacher taught you that lesson about the benefits of sharing?

Man with a plan shaped Verizon

Robert Deutsch — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

You may not know his name, but you definitely know his handiwork. Lawrence Babbio Jr., 62, Verizon's retiring vice chairman, ...

Denver-area VoIP's poised for consolidation

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A consolidation of Internet-based phone-service providers is expected this year, and Colorado is poised to be on the line.

Tuning Networks to the VoIP Channel

Carolyn Schuk — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Lost in the shuffle of -- yawn -- "top VoIP predictions for 2007" was an announcement today by Santa Clara, CA-based startup Packet Island about its new "plug and play" PacketSmart solution for VoIP-specific network assessment and monitoring. PacketSmart combines a 4" x 4.5" monitoring "micro-appliance" with on-demand network monitoring and management software.

• Cisco's Grand India Ambitions

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Wim Elfrink, Cisco's (CSCO) chief globalization officer, is at the vanguard of a new initiative. This January, Elfrink will relocate from his San Jose (Calif.) headquarters to Bangalore, India. In a major display of commitment to the Indian market, Cisco plans to have at least 20% of its top executives working in India in the next three to five years, according to Elfrink.

• What Tech Entrepreneurs Need to Know

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

He may be a Harvard dropout, but Mark Zuckerberg is now the main character in a Harvard Business School case. His company, Facebook, "had grown from just a few friends programming around a kitchen table to a full-fledged technology business with over 100 employees and 7.4 million users," says Harvard's summary of the case. "Zuckerberg would have to develop an organizational strategy that could allow the company to keep up with its underlying growth metrics, while ensuring Facebook's consumer experience was better than its alternatives." The case is available for anyone interested in combing through the issues, either on paper or electronically, for $6.50 a copy. (Hey, Harvard has to make a living, too.)

Core of Apple's new iPhone?

Carolyn Y. Johnson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The buzz around Apple's much-hyped music phone has touched a local company that makes integrated circuits and chips.

Aksys launches PBX-less VoIP system for SMB

Phil Hochmuth — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Aksys Networks , a maker of small-office VoIP gear, announced a server-less VoIP phone system this week aimed at offices with 30 or fewer workers.

Critical Technologies for SOA Governance

Thursday — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LIVE WEBCASTAttend this live webcast featuring Gartner Principal Research Analyst Frank Kenney and Mercury Vice President and SOA Evangelist David Butler to learn about Gartner's three linked requirements for effective governance: SOA Testing and Validation, SOA Registry-Repository, and SOA Policy Management.Register now and you'll receive the new Gartner analyst report, "Technical Approaches to and Considerations for SOA Governance."

Performance Management: New "Hybrids" Combine Agent and Agentless Technology, Deliver ...

BMC® Performance Manager — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

BMC® Performance Manager, the next evolution of BMC Patrol, combines agent-based technology with the local, lightweight presence of an agentless solution. This paper discusses the results of a survey of technology decision makers.

EarthLink CEO Betty dead at 49

Paul F. Roberts — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta-based ISP EarthLink, Garry Betty, died on Tuesday due to complications from cancer, a statement on EarthLink's Web page says.

Sonus Leaps on Update

Ray Le Maistre — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Softswitch vendor Sonus Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS - message board) saw its stock leap by 44 cents, more than 6 percent, to $7.03 in early trading Wednesday after issuing a business update and receiving a filing extension from Nasdaq . (See Sonus Provides Update .)

EarthLink's Betty succumbs to cancer

Carol Wilson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Garry Betty, the man who led EarthLink through its transformation from a popular Internet service provider to a multimedia operator in voice, wireless, business services and data, died Tuesday due to complications from cancer.

AT&T's big buy could mean new bundles

Stephen Lawson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AT&T's acquisition of BellSouth may reshape wired and wireless telecommunications in the U.S., letting the giant carrier create new product bundles and setting the nation's two dominant providers on a collision course.

Service providers changing stripes in 2007

Frank Dzubeck — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The service provider business segment is in the process of morphing into multiple parallel lines of business. YouTube.com, Google.com and MySpace.com consider themselves next generation or alternate service providers.

Symmetricom acquires QoSmetrics

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Symmetricom, a network timing specialist which acquired Agilent Technologies' precision clock sources in 2005, is moving into IP performance metrics for IPTV with the acquisition of QoSmetrics S.A. for $16 million in cash.

100G Ethernet to the masses

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The need for bigger pipes for operations like YouTube -- which is experiencing 20% site traffic growth per month -- is driving the move toward 100G Ethernet.

2007 Technology of the Year Award Winners

InfoWorld Test Center staff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

PLATFORMS

SpectraLink Wi-Fi phones expand to a, b, g networks

Stephen Lawson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SpectraLink is giving enterprises more flexibility with its Wi-Fi phones, introducing handsets that can work on all the major standard wireless LAN systems.

Airspan Brings WiMAX to Qatar

Susan Rush — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Qatar Telecom turned to Airspan Networks to power a WiMAX network at its 15th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar. Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC) helped Airspan build and operate the network.

Amdocs Continues Spending Spree

Ray Le Maistre — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

With 2007 only three days old, Amdocs Ltd. (NYSE: DOX - message board) has opened its wallet and further strengthened its billing and service delivery capabilities by acquiring the 86 percent of SigValue Technologies it didn't already own, for $54 million in cash. (See Amdocs Acquires SigValue.)

SpectraLink Wi-Fi phones expand to a, b, g

Stephen Lawson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SpectraLink is giving enterprises more flexibility with its Wi-Fi phones, introducing handsets that can work on all the major standard wireless LAN systems.

Vonage interim president now permanent

A temporary appointment made amid IPO controversy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A temporary appointment made amid IPO controversy, Timothy Smith will remain in the post.

Tokyo Edge: January's coolest gadgets

Cell phones — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Not only are cell phones getting smaller, smarter and lighter, but a host of new network services, such as higher-speed data transmission, are making them more useful.

• Legal Woes Should Roll Right Off Samsung

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Samsung Electronics (SSNGY), already facing scrutiny by antitrust regulators in South Korea, the U.S., and Japan, for possible price fixing of liquid-crystal display panels, has another legal headache. It has been accused of patent infringement in the use of Bluetooth wireless technology in its products. If found guilty, the South Korean electronics heavyweight could be fined or made to pay for the damages. On news of the lawsuits, Samsung's shares fell 2.24% to $662.76 on Jan. 3, while the Seoul bourse's benchmark Kospi index fell 1.81%.

JDSU Targets Wireless Operators with Planned Casabyte Acquisition

Bob Wallace — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Test and measurement kingpin JDSU Uniphase Corp. announced plans Thursday to acquire Casabyte Inc., which makes service quality monitoring systems for wireless operators, for an unspecified amount.

Broadband tax plan revived in Senate

Anne Broache — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Scarcely a half day into the 110th Congress's inaugural session, a proposal has resurfaced to collect fees from all communications...

Noises Off: Playgoers Sip, Munch and Crunch

CARA JOY DAVID — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

While eating at your seat at a Broadway theater used to be universally forbidden, theaters are increasingly allowing patrons to take food to their seats during a show.

The time is now for fixed/mobile convergence

And with a good PBX system — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Columnist Craig J. Mathias foresees great strides in fixed/mobile covergence in 2007, and playing a big part in that advancement could be the tried-and-true PBX.

New federal rules require companies to audit IMs

Robert McMillan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Companies that do not keep close tabs on PDAs, instant message conversations and other forms of electronic data may soon be in for a nasty surprise, should they find themselves in court. As of December 1, 2006, new guidelines, called the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, go into effect. The rules, set by the U.S. Supreme Court, expand the types of electronically stored information that companies could be required to produce in a lawsuit.

MetroPCS files for an IPO

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Dallas-based wireless-phone service provider MetroPCS Communications Inc. registered Thursday for an initial public offering that could raise as much as $1.13 billion.

Linux Moving to the Handset

Paxton Cooper — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Today, Linux is running as the underlying OS platform in millions of devices.

JDSU, Symmetricon Snap Up Minnows

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The test-and-measurement market has shrunk again as two of its specialists, Casabyte Inc. and QoSmetrics Inc. , have been snapped up by JDS Uniphase Corp. (Nasdaq: JDSU - message board; Toronto: JDU) and Symmetricom Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMM - message board), respectively. (See JDSU to Acquire Casabyte and Symmetricom Buys QOSmetrics .)

Two quick-setup Asterisk packages debut

Phil Hochmuth — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Two companies that distribute the Asterisk VoIP platform released products this week aimed at getting small and midsize businesses up and running quickly with the open source IP PBX.

Convergence/VoIP predictions for 2007

Steve Taylor,Larry Hettick — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Today, we dust off the crystal ball and share our top 10 predictions for convergence and VoIP in 2007.

Hot network jobs for 2007

Katherine Spencer Lee — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

As we enter the new year, two of the most common questions network professionals ask are: "How much should I be getting paid?" and "What skills will make me indispensable to employers?"

Phishers Target VoIP, Too

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

(From the January 8, 2007 issue)

Are Your Customers at Risk Because of Spyware?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

When customers offer their bankcard at the point of sale, they want assurance that their account information is safe.Computerworld invites you to watch this webcast video to learn about the latest Spyware threats and how they can compromise your network security. You will also receive information on the best methods to eradicate and control Spyware in order to keep your company in compliance.This webcast will be available at the following URL for a limited time, so watch now:

Senators introduce 'Net tax ban

Grant Gross — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Three U.S. senators have introduced a bill to permanently extend a ban on taxes unique to the Internet, such as access taxes.

Packet Island offers converged network monitoring

Ephraim Schwartz — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Real time performance management, a must-have technology for converged networks, is only now finding its way into enterprise-level companies, but it is already becoming well-established in the SMB market.

Apple Phone's Recipe for Success

Leander Kahney and Pete Mortensen — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

If Apple releases a phone, it's not going to succeed based on its design, user interface or feature set. It will win because Apple will create a data-syncing program that makes iTunes look like MacPaint. In Cult of Mac.

Opinion: On the eve of CES: Nightmare on Elm Street, mobility-wise

John Cox — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

I was reading about a new personal navigation device and the snazzy new software features, including a voice interface, the ability to guide you into specific lanes, warn you about speed zone changes, show you actual signs along the route, and point out to you branded points of interest.

Technology 'embraced by public'

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

More people than ever are becoming early adopters of technology, says research outlined in Las Vegas. "Consumers get it; they understand technology and they are adopting it accordingly," analyst Sean Wargo told the Consumer Electronics Show.

Ford, Microsoft Offer New In-Dash Gizmos

TOM KRISHER — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

CD players in automobiles could go the way of eight-track tapes with in-dash systems like one Ford Motor Co. and Microsoft Corp. are jointly producing to link cars with cell phones and personal music players.

All CES news

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

CES: Is Netgear's wireless Skype phone ready to dethrone your old cordless one?

Ford gives Focus a new look, a dose of Microsoft technology

James R. Healey and Chris Woodyard — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The small fry in Ford's lineup gets a heavy styling makeover and a big dose of technology with the 2008 Focus, shown at the Detroit ...

Netgear unveils set-top box that plays music and videos from PC on TV

Ryan Blitstein — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Home networking company Netgear moved further into the entertainment market today at CES, announcing a new television set-top box that plays music and videos from PCs via the televison.

A Personal Computer to Carry in a Pocket

JOHN MARKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The newest cellphone screens are evolving to adopt more and more characteristics of a personal computer.

Microsoft and Ford Combine Products

JOHN MARKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Bill Gates is unveiling a partnership with the Ford Motor Company to build Microsoft technology into several Ford models.

Nokia says sold almost 40 million multimedia phones in 2006

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Nokia , the world's biggest mobile phone maker, said on Monday it had sold close to 40 million multimedia phones in 2006 and nearly 70 million music phones.

Ford, Microsoft Offer New In-Dash Gizmos

TOM KRISHER — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Gates previews new wave of products to keep user in control

Jon Swartz — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Microsoft is rolling out a new generation of products that connect cars, game consoles and its new operating system to high-tech ...

RealNetworks strikes a chorus of deals

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Aiming to better compete against Apple and Microsoft, the company lines up Nokia, TiVo, Logitech, others to support its Rhapsody technology.

Phone, video hub expected at Macworld

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Mac faithful are converging on San Francisco for Macworld with visions of phones, TVs and iPods dancing in their heads.

A headset that cancels the noise

Mark Baard — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The gorgeous Bluetooth earpiece I described last week (see "Slick Scandinavian headsets") is just the first in a welcome wave of more fashionable accessories for mobile phones.

Seven Hot Technologies Businesses Should Watch in 2007, Info-Tech Research Group Recommends

Online News published in DMReview.com — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A new year means that many businesses are starting their planning cycles and a common pain-point is determining what resources to budget for. In order to help businesses of all sizes ease the strain of IT purchasing, Info-Tech Research Group offers a list of the seven hot technologies businesses should be on the lookout for in 2007.

Vonage to resell EarthLink wireless Net service

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Internet phone company will buy wireless access from EarthLink on a wholesale basis and resell it to customers with its voice services.

Skype on a cell phone

perikifi (See profile) - — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Nokia has signed a partnership with Skype to offer Internet calling for its new N800 Internet Tablet smart phone. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.

FACTBOX: Acronyms and other geek speak at CES

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Here is a list of tech jargon often used at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Skype offers phones for Web and conventional calls

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Skype, which has popularized Web telephone calling, on Monday marked progress in extending its low-cost calling services beyond computers to new types of phones, the company said on Monday.

Draft-n router delivers wireless

David Carey — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

To view an on-demand seminar on the Netgear WNR854T access point, click here.

CES 2007: Cisco Sets Sights On Home Market

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco Systems, along with its Linksys division, is gearing up to make its mark on the home space this week at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Vonage to resell EarthLink municipal Wi-Fi

Stephen Lawson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Vonage Holdings Corp. is jumping on the municipal Wi-Fi bandwagon through a subsidiary that will resell broadband on EarthLink Inc.'s city wireless systems around the U.S.

• Gates and Microsoft Open Further Vistas

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

PCs and video game consoles aren't enough for Microsoft anymore. The company wants its software to handle every bit of entertainment in a consumer's home. That's why Microsoft (MSFT) Chairman Bill Gates opened the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas with a host of new products aimed at moving Microsoft from the home office, to the living room, to the kitchen and car.

Apple Sets the Design Standard

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It's the question every designer has heard too many times to count: "Can you make me the iPod of (insert product name here)?"

EBay Pressured

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

When eBay Chief Executive Meg Whitman acquired Skype in fall 2005, she said, "by combining the two leading e-commerce franchises, eBay and PayPal, with [Skype], we will create an extraordinarily powerful environment for business on the Net." The deal, valued at $2.6 billion in cash and stock, plus an extra $1.5 billion in additional payments through 2009 if certain performance targets are met, set Wall Street tongues wagging.

San Francisco, EarthLink Have Tentative Wi-Fi deal

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The City of San Francisco and EarthLink said Friday they had reached a tentative deal to offer free wireless Internet access, promising to make it the first major U.S. city to deliver municipal Wi-Fi services citywide.

Vonage to Resell EarthLink Wi-Fi

01/08/2007 — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Vonage Holdings Corp. said Monday that one of its subsidiaries, Vonage Network Inc., has signed a three-year contract with EarthLink Inc. to offer customers Wi-Fi Internet access in selected cities.

Vonage Now an ISP

Richard Martin — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Moving from one low-margin, high-churn business to another low-margin, high-churn business, Vonage said today it will piggyback on EarthLink Inc. 's municipal wireless networks to provide high-speed Internet access via WiFi.

SanDisk Launches 3 Media Players

Technology Video — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Flash memory maker SanDisk Corp. announced three new digital media devices Monday, including a video player with a four-inch widescreen display.

Nokia Launches Phone With Internet Calls

JARI TANNER — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Nokia Corp. said Monday it is cooperating with a leading provider of Internet-based phone services to enable cell phone users to make wireless calls without using precious minutes.

Siemens, Salesforce.com team up for VoIP/Web apps

Phil Hochmuth — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Siemens and Salesforce.com announced an integration deal this week that will let users integrate hosted CRM software with VoIP applications.

Sidestepping the Net neutrality boondoggle

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Policy analyst Randolph J. May warns that political miscalculations may tempt states to mandate the regulation of Internet services.

Steve Jobs answers the iPhone

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Want to get your hands on the latest technology from Sun Microsystems? Now you can, at no charge, through Sun's new 'Try and Buy Program'.

New Mobile Phone Signals Apple's Ambition

JOHN MARKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Steven P. Jobs said the phone would lead to a synthesis of communications, video, music and computing.

Apple Introduces Innovative Cellphone

JOHN MARKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The iPhone will cost $499 or $599 and will be available with a single carrier, Cingular Wireless, at midyear.

110th Congress Wastes No Time On Net Neutrality

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Senators Byron Dorgan and Olympia Snowe introduced legislation Tuesday to preserve network neutrality.

Many Cities Can't Communicate In Emergencies

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The technology is out there, but emergency responders in many of the nation's metropolitan areas are still unable to communicate between jurisdictions during an emergency.

Beyond Physical Security: Protecting Your Data Through Encryption

Powerful encryption — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LIVE WEBCASTPowerful encryption, easier than ever. Learn how you can safeguard your most valuable corporate assets. Join IDC's Security and Products and Services group for this live webinar, and learn how new solutions deliver impenetrable security, extremely reduced complexity and lower TCO.

Ford, Microsoft in 'Sync' with in-car digital system

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Ford this year will debut in-car communications and entertainment technology based on Microsoft's Sync software in several Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles.

Update: Jobs touts iPhone, 'AppleTV'

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

"Today, Apple is going to reinvent the phone," said Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs as he unveiled a sleek iPod/iPhone/communications device called the iPhone at Macworld San Francisco.

APA Ups Bandwidth Access for Local Telcos

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

APA Cables and Networks, a maker of fiber management equipment for some 1100 local independent telephone companies, has announced a new fiber management upgrade kit that will allow local fiber distribution networks to meet their full potential.

Finally, Apple Rolls Out the 'iPhone'

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs has rarely failed to dazzle loyal customers during a keynote address.

Vonage V-Phone

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This easy-to-use softphone on a USB thumbdrive is a handy communication tool, especially for those who already have Vonage service.

Verizon's Kitchen Phone Dials VOIP

Mark Sullivan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ - message board) says its new convergence device, "Verizon One," will handle regular phone calls, but it was built with VOIP in mind.

Apple unveils long-awaited iPhone, set-top TV system

Hiawatha Bray — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Steve Jobs made it official yesterday: His company is no longer Apple Computer Inc. but simply Apple Inc.

Poll: IPhone a Cingular Mistake?

59:28 PM — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Will the exclusive carrier be the downfall of Apple's fab new gadget? Be heard. Cast your vote on Gadget Lab.

Apple Announces 'IPhone'

14:50 PM — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cupertino's long-awaited entry into the smartphone market offers a wide touch screen, connections with iTunes music and video stores, and a motion sensor that automatically flips screen orientation based on how the device is held. In Gadget Lab.

iPhone wows industry @ Macworld

Troy Wolverton — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Computer is no more. Say hello to Apple Inc. Announced Tuesday by CEO Steve Jobs at the company's Macworld conference in San Francisco, the name change at the high-profile firm is emblematic of the company's transformation as it expands beyond its roots as one of the original PC makers to become an increasingly important and ambitious player in the consumer electronics industry.

Partnerships give Motorola phones access to Web, TV

Sarah Jane Tribble — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Saying mobile phones, music and video are the future of technology, Motorola Chairman and Chief Executive Ed Zander announced partnerships Monday with Yahoo and a handful of other companies to extend his company's reach into the growing mobile entertainment market.

Apple aims to shake up cell phone industry

Troy Wolverton — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple took a bold step in its evolution into a consumer electronics firm Tuesday, unveiling its long-rumored iPhone in a risky bid to transform the cell-phone market like it did the digital music industry.

Apple, Cisco tussle over iPhone name

Troy Wolverton — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco's Linksys division last month launched a family of ''iPhone'' devices. The Linksys phones include WiFi antennas, allowing users to make VOIP calls using their home wireless networks and services such as Skype or Yahoo Messenger.

Comcast CEO Roberts bullish on triple play

David B. Wilkerson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Comcast Corp. Chairman Brian Roberts said Tuesday that with its "triple play" bundle of digital video, broadband and phone services, the company is in position to take full advantage of the opportunities provided by the convergence of new and old media platforms.

First Wireless Phone Call Made From Inside Coalmine

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Three technology companies that have developed a communications system for miners say they have made the first wireless phone call from a thousand feet inside a coalmine.

EBay Pressured to Move on Skype

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A heavy load for the iPhone to bear

It's sleek and it's sexy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It's sleek and it's sexy, but still must contend with issues from price to typing speed and wireless realities.

Make video phone calls wirelessly

At CES in Las Vegas — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video: Make video phone calls wirelessly. At CES 2007 in Las Vegas, ZDNet Executive Editor David Berlind, shows off the new Ojo phone. The VoIP phone claims to be the first high-quality wireless video phone that's not a cell or smartphone.

Cisco sues Apple over use of iPhone trademark

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco claims Apple used a front company to try to obtain rights to the iPhone name for its newly launched cell phone.

Cisco Sues Apple Over Use of iPhone Name

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco has owned the trademark on the name "iPhone" since 2000, when it acquired InfoGear Technology Corp., which originally registered the name.

Skype says time is not ripe for cellphone version

Lucas van Grinsven — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

EBay Inc's Skype believes the cell phone world is not ready for a version of its Internet telephone service that can be downloaded on any mobile phone, because of high carrier charges, the company's hardware and software business development chief said on Wednesday.

New Players Go Beyond Tunes

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

IRiver's W10 adds Wi-fi positioning; Clix2 hits 8GB capacity for video and music.

What's in the iPhone Name? Cisco Sues Apple

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco hopes to prevent Apple from using the name on its hot new smartphone.

• Turning Cell Phones on Their Ear

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

His usual smooth voice turned raspy, Steve Jobs nonetheless radiated the satisfied glow of a man who had just pulled off a bravura performance before a packed house at San Francisco's Moscone Center. In his hand was his latest gem: a combination phone/music player/Web browsing device called the iPhone. Tapping on its sleek, candy-bar-size screen, Jobs conjured up Wall Street's verdict: "Let's see, Apple's stock is up…8%!" he said matter-of-factly. "Now let's look at RIM [cell-phone rival and BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIMM)]. Hmm, it's down 7%."

That Sound? Japan Yawning at iPhone

Bruce Wallace — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Tomoaki Kurita presides over racks of cell phones lined up outside his shop on a busy sidewalk in Harajuku, Tokyo's catwalk of youth street culture where people attracted by the riot of phone options can stop to flip open and fondle latest models of what the Japanese call a "keitai."

Apple Unveils Phone, TV Offerings

Forward to a Friend — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Inc. has entered the cell phone market with its new iPhone, which combines mobile phone, widescreen iPod and Internet capabilities.

Snowe, Dorgan Push Net Neutrality Bill

Kelly M. Teal — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Net neutrality got another push from Democratic senators this week as Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, and Byron Dorgon, D-N.D., reintroduced a measure that did not make it past the committee level last summer in a Republican-dominated Congress.

Cisco Sues Apple Over IPhone Name

Leander Kahney and Pete Mortensen — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Everybody's favorite new gadget allegedly boasts an unwelcome feature: a catchy little label that infringes on a Cisco Systems' trademark. In Cult of Mac.

Apple Extends Gains After IPhone Intro

RACHEL KONRAD — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

First there was iPod, now there's iPhone.

EBay Buying StubHub for $310M in Cash

MICHAEL LIEDTKE — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

EBay Inc. is buying rapidly growing online ticket broker StubHub Inc. for $310 million in cash, further expanding the Internet auctioneer's electronic bazaar.

Cisco Sues Apple Over Use of IPhone Name

JORDAN ROBERTSON — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Inc.'s much-ballyhooed iPhone was unveiled this week after 30 months and millions of dollars in top-secret development. But the sleek new iPod-cellular phone combination could wind up costing the company a lot more.

Cisco sues Apple for iPhone trademark infringement

01 PM ET — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco Systems said Wednesday it sued Apple for infringing on its "iPhone" trademark, a day after Apple unveiled a multimedia ...

Cisco sues Apple over use of iPhone name

Ryan Blitstein — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco sued Apple Wednesday over the trademark to the name ''iPhone,'' setting up a legal fight between two of the Silicon Valley's biggest companies.

What is the problem with the iPhone name?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Superficially, one might think that the unauthorised use of another person's trade mark on the same or similar goods for which the mark is registered, would be a straightforward case of infringement. However, as the current battle between Cisco Systems and Apple Computer over the use of the name iPhone highlights, attention quickly focuses on the scope and validity of the registration itself.

Putting a squeeze on Net video

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

On2 Technologies and others see a growing opportunity in the YouTube era for tech that handles video compression.

CES News Focus: Let the fun begin

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

At this year's extravaganza in Las Vegas, the gadgets are fascinating and the hype is deafening. Bill Gates takes the first surprise with Microsoft's home server while the parade of new products and ideas keep rolling by. Watch the videos and view the photos and you'll feel like you're there.

News Analysis: Phone Shows Apple's Impact on Consumer Products

JOHN MARKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It is not that Steve Jobs invents new technologies. He refines existing ones.

News Analysis: Steve Jobs Walks the Tightrope Again

JOHN MARKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

If the iPhone succeeds commercially, it will be proof of Steven P. Jobs's power and influence over the world's consumer marketplace.

Is a closed iPhone doomed to fail?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The blogosphere devoured news of the iPhone and now comes the inevitable indigestion. Among the various gripes about price, carrier exclusivity, a non-removable battery, lack of 3G support, and the inability to download or sync wirelessly, to name a few, it is the iPhone's closed system that may be the device's most controversial feature or flaw, depending on your perspective.

Is a closed iPhone doomed to fail?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Skype says time is not ripe for cell-phone version

Carrier charges are still too high — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

EBay Inc.'s Skype believes the cell phone world isn't ready for a version of its Internet telephone service that can be downloaded on any mobile phone because of high carrier charges, a Skype executive said.

Unique gadgets dispensed at CES

Agam Shah — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Home entertainment devices grabbed the spotlight at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year, but don't forget the cool gadgets that screamed for attention.

Apple confident it will prevail in Cisco lawsuit

Jim Dalrymple — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It didn't take Cisco long to slap Apple with a lawsuit over the use of the iPhone name, but Apple is not worried about the suit and believes it will win if taken to court.

Computerworld: Legal experts weigh in on iPhone name

Todd Weiss — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared at Computerworld. For more of Computerworld's Mac coverage, visit its Macintosh Knowledge Center.

Microsoft Pushes Digital-Auto Future

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

High tech connectivity makes the move to gas pumps and low-cost autos.

Apple Scoffs at Cisco Trademark Lawsuit, Says It Will Prevail

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The calm discussion between Apple and Cisco Systems over the product name iPhone that started in 2001 may turn into an unpleasant legal tussle if it's not settled out of court, because the two companies remain staunch that they each have the right to use it.

Cisco sues Apple over iPhone name

30 AM CST on Thursday — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Inc.'s much-ballyhooed iPhone was unveiled this week after 30 months and millions of dollars in top-secret development. But the sleek new iPod-cell phone combination could wind up costing the company a lot more.

Cisco Sues Apple Over iPhone Name

Forward to a Friend — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco Systems Inc. filed a lawsuit Wednesday in U.S. District Court in San Francisco to stop Apple Inc. from using the iPhone name.

Study: Broadband, Ethernet and IPTV Driving IP Traffic Growth

Forward to a Friend — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Service providers continue making major investments to converge their data networks, according to a study by Infonetics Research.

Day 2: CES Roundup

Susan Rush — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) continued to generate myriad wireless news on Day 2 of the event. Among the companies unveiling products or announcing partnerships were Samsung, Google, Toshiba and Sybase.

CES 2007 in Brief

Wireless Week Staff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicks into full swing in Las Vegas today with several wireless players making announcements on the first official day of the show.

Embarq, AT&T: Access line loss stabilizing

Carol Wilson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Two major telephone companies are once again saying that access line loss is slowing. The same comments were made in November when third quarter results were announced, but many industry analysts were skeptical, given the sharp rise in cable VoIP and service bundle choices.

Trademark Test in IPhone Lawsuit?

Leander Kahney and Pete Mortensen — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Everybody called Apple's mobile an "iPhone" long before its launch. Now, Cisco's legal challenge of Apple's right to use the name could change the way the courts look at trademarks. In Cult of Mac.

CES' Redheaded Stepchild

Joel Johnson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Robotic pandas, VR helmets, and plastic replica clock radios -- oh my! The poorly named CES offshoot, Innovations Plus, manages to entertain even as it disappoints.

Execs: iPhone Could Transform Mobile Marketing

High hopes aloft — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Digital marketing executives are saying that Apple's release of its new video iPod/cell phone combo could speed up the adoption of mobile as a marketing and ad medium.The new Wi-Fi-enabled phone,...

Cisco sues to stop Apple from using 'iPhone' name

Ryan Blitstein — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NETWORKING GIANT LAUNCHED LINE OF PRODUCTS LAST MONTH By Ryan Blitstein, Sarah Jane Tribble and Troy Wolverton

CES unveils hot new products

Keith Shaw — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

One of the first questions I ask when looking at a new device, software or service at a trade show, including last week's Consumer Electronics Show , is whether the product will solve an immediate problem. If it just looks good and has some neat features, it usually goes onto my "eh" list or sticks in the back of my mind as something nice to have if I had lots of money and lots of free time. Fortunately, there were enough products at the show that didn't make the "eh" list but rather look to solve some immediate problems.

Commentary: CES has become one sexy show

John Cox — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LAS VEGAS -- A breakthrough in consumer electronics marketing occurred this week. Apparently for the first time at CES , a white lace bustier, matching stockings and With all the hype flying around, it's sometimes hard to tell which technologies can provide real value to your network and which can't. In this special report, we've selected seven technologies that can either save you money, improve network performance or provide added security. And don't forget to vote for your favorite.high-heels were deployed as a marketing tool.

Apple TV is no threat to cable and satellite ... yet

David B. Wilkerson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Inc.'s new Apple TV product could eventually pose a challenge to cable and satellite providers but the hurdles are substantial, and won't be overcome any time soon.

Why can't Apple, Cisco just play nice?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco had hoped to forge an interoperability agreement with Apple in exchange for the use of its trademarked name "iPhone."

How Apple could fight Cisco

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

While Cisco holds the upper hand in the legal dispute over the iPhone trademark, lawyers say Apple has a few arguments.

Video: Thirteen reasons to doubt the iPhone hype

postalblowfish7 (See profile) - — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video: See a round-up of some of the hottest CES gizmos. At CES 2007 in Las Vegas, ZDNet Executive Editor David Berlind specs out five more products on the show floor -- from a weather predicting umbrella to a wireless bluetooth mouse and a flash memory that backs up your cell phone contacts.

Avaya To Acquire SIP Pacesetter Ubiquity Software For $144 Million

telecom service providers — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In a move that will likely improve its networking infrastructure offerings in general and VoIP in particular, Avaya Inc. reported Friday that it is launching a tender offer to acquire Ubiquity Software Corporation for $144 million in cash.

Miglia unveils new VoIP handsets

Mathew Honan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Miglia Technology unveiled two Voice over IP (VoIP) handsets at Macworld Expo. Both handsets are designed to work with Skype and iChat AV.

Expo: FirmTek previews several port multiplication products

Mathew Honan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

FirmTek announced several new products and capabilities supporting port multiplication for next-generation SATA and RAID applications at Macworld Expo, including the SeriTek/2SE4, the SeriTek/2ME4-E, and the SeriTek/5PM. In addition, FirmTek also announced port multiplication support for earlier FirmTek controllers.

AT&T to replace Cingular brand

Nancy Gohring — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Cingular name will start to disappear on Monday, when the AT&T brand will once again describe a mobile offering in the U.S.

Digital Gear: Unique Gadgets at CES

Homing Devices on the Move — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A toilet paper-dispensing iPod dock was one of the more unusual gadgets displayed at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

Avaya Offers to Buy Ubiquity Software

Forward to a Friend — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Avaya Inc.said Friday it has offered to buy Britain-based Ubiquity Software Corp. for approximately $144 million in cash.

AT&T Phasing Out Cingular Name

Forward to a Friend — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AT&T Inc. will begin to absorb the Cingular Wireless name beginning Monday.

Avaya Offers to Buy Ubiquity Software

01/12/2007 — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Avaya Inc.said Friday it has offered to buy Britain-based Ubiquity Software Corp. for approximately $144 million in cash.

Rants: The Little "i" That Could

Michael Calore — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Readers comment on trademark infringement, visions of the future, and performance enhancers for the Superfan! Plus links to our most popular blogs.

ThePlanet.com Thinks Big for SMB Services

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A top provider of Web hosting services for small and midsize businesses has launched a new managed services plan.

AT&T to offer $20 'naked' DSL service

Leslie Cauley — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cheaper high-speed Internet service is coming. Within a few months, AT&T is expected to start charging $19.95 a month for "naked" ...

Skype founders name new video start-up Joost

Company aims to a provide a fast — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Company aims to a provide a fast, efficient and cheap distribution method to transmit high-quality video over the Internet.

Arris bids $1.2 billion for Norway's Tandberg TV

Richard Solem and Wojciech Moskwa — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

U.S. communications technology firm Arris on Monday bid $1.2 billion in cash and shares to acquire Norwegian digital broadcast systems maker Tandberg Television , the two companies said.

Allworx, Bandwidth.com Team to Provide SMBs VoIP

Forward to a Friend — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Allworx and Bandwidth.com have teamed to provide a VoIP platform to resellers that service SMBs.

ARRIS, TANDBERG Set to Merge

Bob Wallace — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Looking to bring brawn to broadband networks for service providers looking to deliver content from the headend to the handset, ARRIS and Noreigan IPTV products vendor TANDBERG Television on Monday announced plans to merge in a deal valued at $1.2 billion.

Zultys Reclaims BandTel Partnership

01/15/2007 — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It looks like Zultys has got its mojo back. The VoIP equipment provider, which emerged from bankruptcy under new ownership late last year, has redeemed itself with BandTel LLC, one of the key partners that had left its program.

How Apple could fight Cisco

Tom Krazit — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A cell phone is to an Internet phone as an airplane is to a faucet?

VoIP Soon to Be a Target for ...

Mark Hall — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

On the Mark: Mark Hall has long fretted about VoIP security problems, and now those fears are being heightened by a book written by two security-vendor execs.

Joost is the new name of Skype founders' video venture

John Blau — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Peer-to-peer technology pioneers Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis have renamed their new online TV service under development and plan to open the gates to let more people test the software.

Skype's New Video Venture Now Called Joost

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Beta online TV service from Skype pioneers is expected before summer.

Creators of Kazaa unveil Web TV service

Dawn C. Chmielewski — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The duo behind the blockbuster Internet applications Skype and Kazaa think they have the secret to online video: Make it more like TV.

Scientific Atlanta Helps Cablecos Meet Set-Top Box Deadline

Bob Wallace — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Scientific Atlanta is now offering a full line of products for cable operators planning to meet the FCC's July deadline for so-called open set-top boxes to consumers.

Skype founders take TV to Net

Associated Press — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The co founders of the Internet telephone service Skype unveiled the brand name and details of their latest project yesterday : a new Internet-based television service called Joost.

Skype Founders Unveil TV Service Details

TOBY STERLING — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- The co-founders of the Internet telephone service Skype unveiled the brand name and details of their latest project Tuesday: a new Internet-based television service called Joost.

Guide to VoIP for the Small to Medium Business

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

(Source: Avaya) VoIP. What is it? Is it reliable? How can VoIP help address my business needs? This Practical Guide to VoIP for the Small to Medium Business answers all your questions and helps you meet your business challenges head on.

Wrap-up: The best and worst of Expo

Macworld Staff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Best combination of over-done gadgets: iPod-accessory maker Mophie held a contest where they asked attendees, on the first day of the show, to submit ideas for new iPod accessories; by Thursday, the company had already picked three and produced early prototypes. The best was Teresa Rivera's Montage (1.2MB PDF link), a "digital-picture frame" with a built-in iPod dock that lets you use any photo-capable iPod as the frame's source of images. You can also watch videos on the Montage's screen, listen to music via its speakers, and use its alarm clock to wake up in the morning. Although the world doesn't really need another digital-picture frame or another iPod dock, the virtual mating of the two results in clever offspring.--DAN FRAKES Disappearing acts As Macworld Lab Director, I focus on Mac hardware and peripherals. So my Expo week tends to be a blur of meeting with every exhibitor who makes scanners, displays, storage devices, and whatever other hardware you can name--a pretty time-consuming goal. This year, however, with Expo vets like WiebeTech, ATI, Kano Technologies, Granite Digital and Seagate all deciding to pass on the show, I was able to walk (and not run) through Moscone between meetings.

Tokyo Edge: The Buzz on Cell Phones

HD Camcorders — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

TV and data services for mobile phones are picking up steam.

Global Crossing Partner Program Grows

Forward to a Friend — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Global Crossing said Wednesday there are now 53 service providers offering its Fast-Track Services portfolio to enterprise customers. The Global Partner Program (GPP) has deployed platforms to more than 400 end-user enterprises since the program began in October 2004.

A Way to Lose the Headset and Still Make Cheap Skype Calls

JOHN BIGGS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Netgear's Dual-Mode Cordless Phone with Skype mixes plain old landline communications with cutting-edge Internet calling.

Microsoft, Nortel VOIP Alliance Gets Real

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Microsoft and Nortel Networks on Jan. 17 revealed more about their Unified Communications Alliance, announcing real deliverables and detailing a road map for further products due next year.

CEO: Nortel Scanning Possible Acquisitions

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Nortel Networks Corp., North America's biggest maker of telephone equipment, is currently looking at acquisitions and is "stable enough" to handle a purchase that would strengthen its core businesses, its chief executive said Wednesday.

GE DECT 6.0 Wireless Handset for Skype

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The GE DECT 6.0 Wireless Handset for Skype looks great, works well, and packs in features and value.

Nortel, Microsoft to Release Joint UC Products in 2007

Forward to a Friend — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Microsoft Corp. and Nortel Networks will release three new products this year as a result of their unified communications partnership announced in 2006.

Skype to Launch Domestic Calling Plans

BRUCE MEYERSON — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Internet phone service Skype is introducing new domestic calling plans for 24 countries, plus Hong Kong, where users will pay a monthly subscription and a connection fee but no per-minute charges.

Intel Stock Continues Tumble

JORDAN ROBERTSON — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Intel Corp.'s stock tumbled more than 5 percent Wednesday on investor fears about future profits, but some analysts believe the world's largest chipmaker is undervalued and has rapidly improved its competitive stance against rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Microsoft, Nortel CEOs expand on their VoIP alliance

Phil Hochmuth — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK -- Nortel and Microsoft this week expanded on their Innovative Communication Alliance -- a VoIP-focused partnership announced in July 2007 -- at an event at NBC Studios here, where the two companies' CEOs introduced several jointly-developed products and laid out a roadmap for the next several quarters and beyond.

Microsoft, Nortel CEOs expand on their VoIP alliance

Phil Hochmuth — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Vendors outline VoIP plans at CES

Steve Taylor,Larry Hettick — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

At last week's Consumer Electronics Show ( CES 2007 ) in Las Vegas Netgear added to its Skype-compatible phone portfolio with Netgear Dual-Mode Cordless Phone with Skype (SPH200D).

New York to use cell phone photographers to help fight crime

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Mayor says city will equip 911 call centers to accept photos and video sent from cell phones to help nab criminals.

Microsoft, Nortel lay out unified communications road map

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Microsoft and Nortel announced a road map for delivering jointly developed product bundles that support e-mail, instant messaging, phone calls and other forms of communication.

Telecommute. Kill a career?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

More than 60% of surveyed executives said they believe that telecommuters are less likely to advance in their careers in comparison to employees working in traditional office settings.

Skype Calls Out New Global Pricing Plan

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Skype announced Jan. 18 that it has a new global pricing plan that will offer users a chance to save money when they call land lines and mobile phones over the Internet.

Nuance Launches IP-Based Voice Dialer

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Nuance Communications, a speech and imaging software maker, on Jan. 18 introduced an IP-based voice dialing system.

Survey: Half of SMBs Have Faith in the Security of VOIP

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Only half of small and midsize business users feel they can trust the security behind IP telephony, according to a survey released Jan. 18 by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and IDC.

McLeodUSA Unveils IP PBX Trunking

Forward to a Friend — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

McLeodUSA Inc. has unveiled a platform for business customers that provides voice and data services, including direct VoIP peering between a customer's IP PBX and the McLeodUSA network.

Review: the Watch Tells Who's Calling

PETER SVENSSON — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Among consumer gadgets, watches are an odd category. The most expensive and prestigious watches aren't the ones with the most functions or the most up-to-date chips - they're the ones that do the least, in as old-fashioned a way as possible. Just think of mechanical Rolexes.

Survey: Small businesses leery of VoIP

Tim Greene — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Businesses with fewer than 500 employees are more suspicious of voice-over-IP security than they are of the traditional phone network and even more suspicious than they are of Wi-Fi, according to an IDC study sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association .

Transformer: More Than Meets the VoIP

Colin Beasty — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Microsoft and Nortel Networks unveiled on Wednesday the first offerings from a unified communications alliance the companies launched in July 2006. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Nortel CEO and president Mike Zafirovski introduced the three Innovative Communications Alliance (ICA) offerings and outlined plans to integrate their business communication product lines at a press conference in New York.

Madison Avenue Calling

LOUISE STORY — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cellphone subscribers could start to lower their bills by watching advertising on their mobile phone screens.

Once Given Up for Dead, Comcast Defies Its Obits

GERALDINE FABRIKANT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The entire cable business, and Comcast, the country's largest cable company, are sitting pretty.

Downloads drive Detroit to update audio systems

Antony Bruno — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO (Billboard) - Struggling U.S. auto manufacturers are hoping music will do for them what it did for Apple after the introduction of the iPod -- make them cool.

Don't fall victim to the 'Free Wi-Fi' scam

Those wireless connections could be a trap — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

You see the wireless network connections all over the place -- especially in airports -- advertising "Free Public Wi-Fi" or "Free Internet Access." But don't connect, warns Preston Gralla, because they could be a security attack.

The Return on Voice over IP Migration

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Roughly three-quarters of large companies in the U.S. have already made the switch to IP telephony. These companies have realized lower bandwidth costs, reduced personnel requirements, tax savings and cheaper moves, adds, and changes (MAC).

Survey: Half of SMBs Have Faith in the Security of VOIP

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AT&T Unity unifies wireless, wireline calling plans

Carol Wilson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AT&T today unveiled what it's calling the largest calling community in the U.S., offering free unlimited domestic calling to 100 million of its wireless and wireline subscribers nationwide. The plan is the first salvo in AT&T's approach to competition following its merger with BellSouth, and the consolidation of the ownership of Cingular Wireless.

MySpace Pumps Up Parental Controls

Elizabeth Millard — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Online networking site MySpace has crafted a tool that will help parents get a better sense of what their children are posting on their profile pages.Even if a page is password protected, parents can use the tool to see the username, age, and location that their teenagers are using. However, not everything on a teen's page will be made available.The tool, offered free by MySpace, will not show messages posted by friends on the page, or more extensive profile information. Codenamed "Zephyr," the tool is expected to be available this summer.Mission: ControlThe development of parental control tools falls in line with other recent efforts at MySpace to protect its younger members. In December, the site struck a deal with a background-verification company, Sentinel Tech Holding, to compare user profiles with state and federal databases of sex offenders.Earlier in the year, the site hired as its chief security officer Hemanshu Nigam, a former Justice Department prosecutor who focused on child exploitation cases. Nigam has been creating new programs for MySpace, as well as other interactive media properties, that boost user education and privacy.MySpace also hired about 100 employees to handle security issues, and created an ad campaign with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to raise awareness among teenagers about the dangers of posting too much personal information in their profile pages.Staying AwareThe breadth of controls, including the latest tool, is important because it takes several security tactics to protect children and teenagers online, said Parry Aftab, executive director of watchdog group WiredSafety, an organization that has consulted with MySpace and other social-networking sites."There's a lot more that needs to be done," she said. "But the good news is that MySpace is listening to parents' concerns and trying to put more safety policies and tools in place."MySpace has...

Virus Exploits Interest in Europe Storm

Technology Video — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Bush: Disaster Aid for Neb., Colo., Kan.

Microsoft, Nortel Set Plans for Communications Bundles

Matt Hamblen — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Microsoft and Nortel announced a road map for delivering jointly developed "unified communications" packages, but their CEOs said that selling users on the concept won't be easy.

Why 100G?

Stephen Lawson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The IEEE 802.3 Higher Speed Study Group considered various speeds for the next-generation Ethernet, but 100Gbit/sec. won approval as the best goal. For now.

Help for living in the precursor to the 3D Internet

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It's filled with materialistic, plastic-looking people hell-bent on getting rich and hooking up. I'm growing to hate it, and yet I can't turn it off.

Tech-Related Demand for Area Codes Falls

JEFFREY GOLD — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Do the numbers 551, 862 or 848 ring a bell? It might be easy to guess that they are area codes, but determining which regions they represent is a tougher task. All three were created five years ago to serve northern New Jersey, but few people actually have them.

Vonage offers free calling to subscriber numbers

Under new service — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Under new service, long-distance and international calls are free for anyone dialing a Vonage phone number.

Verizon-MCI Merger Is Meeting Goals, Exec Says

A year later — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Q&A: John Killian, president of Verizon Business, talks about the state of the unit a year after it was formed by integrating the former MCI and Verizon Communications' Enterprise Solutions Group.

Cisco admits iPhone license violation

Nancy Gohring — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco Systems plans to resolve a license compliance issue regarding the use of Linux in one of its iPhones, the company wrote in a blog posting, but a researcher contends that Cisco has more work to do.

IBM Enhances Sametime Software

Forward to a Friend — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

IBM has unveiled a new version of Lotus Sametime instant messaging and collaboration software, which will include real point-to-point video.

Whaleback Adds Business Continuity Capabilities to VoIP Offer

Khali Hnederson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Whaleback Systems announced a new release of its managed CrystalBlue Voice Service that includes a number of new business continuity capabilities, such as the availability of multiple broadband circuits, redundant service provider gateway access and automatic telephone number failover.

IEEE 802.11n working group approves draft 2.0

Ephraim Schwartz — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

After much debate and a lot of contention among the overall IEEE membership, the all-important IEEE 802.11n working group has given its stamp of approval to the next draft version of the specification.