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06.23.05 » Understanding Data Networks: LAN, WAN, VPN
Local Area vs Wide Area Network We can classify IP data network technologies as belonging to one of two basic groups: Local Area Networks (LANs) or Wide Area Networks (WANs). A LAN connects many devices that are relatively close to...More...
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06.23.05 » Understanding Data Networks: IP, Packet Switching, Routers
Data Networks The Internet Protocol (IP) was designed specifically for the Internet to act as the first truly universal networking language. It is the method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another via the Internet...More...
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06.23.05 » Understanding Voice Networks - PSTN, PBX, Key Systems
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) For years now, people have relied on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), otherwise known as POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service), for voice communication. Although the PSTN is a very reliable network, it uses a...More...
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06.14.05 » VoIP's Best Partner: Convergence and Integration with Services and Devices
Everyday, we hear firms in the VoIP industry partnering and cooperating with each other to roll out new products. Here's a summary of the recent wave of partnerships, and my personal opinion on recent partnerships, and whether it's Hot or...More...
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06.14.05 » Triple Play Landscape for VoIP
DSL and broadband providers currently hold substantial market share in offering residential VoIP service. However, I have one question in mind- do DSL or cable providers truly offer customers a value-added feature over a VoIP only provider? Here is my...More...
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05. 8.05 » VoIP Security - The Industry Needs to Shape Up
I attended the Spring VON 2005 this past March and had the privilege of hearing the departing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Michael Powell deliver a parting speech in reference to the hotly debated issue of VoIP Security. Powell believes...More...
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02.22.05 » VoIP Enables Computer Telephony Integration
Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) is software installed on a PC to help manage telephone calls. It is often used by call centres to increase productivity and enhance customer service. CTIs features on the computer desktop are caller identification, automatic dialing...More...