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Avaya exec says Microsoft Lync not ready for business
A gap between what Microsoft promises with Lync's telephony and what it delivers makes Lync a poor choice as an IP PBX replacement for large organisations, according to a former Microsoft "Most Valuable Professional" who now works for Avaya.
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IBM announces computer memory breakthrough
IBM researchers have successfully stored multiple bits of data in the cells of phase-change memory chip. This will allow the creation of non-volatile memory with as much capacity as NAND flash but with vastly greater performance and longevity for enterprise-class applications.
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Skype ends integration with Asterisk open source PBX
Skype has decided not to renew an agreement that allows open source telephony system Asterisk to be integrated with the service using software developed with Digium.
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Skype launches Skype Connect enterprise voice calling
Skype has launched a Session Initiation Protocol-based voice service for businesses that integrates free and low cost calling into corporate IP PBXs, providing an opportunity to add voice features to corporate websites and to cut back on some phone expenses.
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Avaya adds Nortel technology to contact centre software
Avaya is overhauling its contact center software with features designed to boost productivity and also to demonstrate that the company is brimming with innovation it hopes will attract new customers, and keep those it acquired along with Nortel's enterprise division.
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Internet shakeup: Last IPv4 addresses are polluted
The few blocks of Internet addresses yet to be allocated under the old IPv4 protocol seem to be home to some "hotspots" of unwanted traffic that anyone who gets the addresses would have to pay for, a researcher said at the North American Network Operators Group conference on Monday.
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Interop: Avaya revives Nortel enterprise
Avaya's data networking business ? obtained from its recent $900 million acquisition of Nortel?s Enterprise Solutions group ? grew 30% in the company's second quarter, while its government business grew 15%, indications that momentum has returned following Nortel?s bankruptcy.
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Microsoft to release new version of Office Communications Server
New Microsoft Office Communications server to feature e911, improved voice recognition.
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Cisco introduces video calling appliance, protocol
Cisco Systems plans to extend unified communications beyond individual enterprises, introducing a new appliance and a protocol that the company hopes will become an industry standard.
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Nortel sells carrier VoIP business
Nortel has sold its VoIP business
