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Voice over IP (VoIP)

  • Survey shows enterprise video conferencing of interest but not deployed

    Companies see the advantages of enterprise video conferencing but are hesitant to deploy the technology. Partners can help change that, survey results show.

  • VoiceCon case studies demonstrate SIP trunking benefits

    SIP trunking was a hot topic at VoiceCon this year as companies look for ways to reduce the costs and data center footprint of their voice infrastructure. A case study panel at the conference demonstrated SIP trunking benefits and challenges.

  • HD voice value proposition: Just try using an HD phone

    As high-definition phones become more prevalent in the catalogs of enterprise phone manufacturers, HD voice adoption is becoming inevitable. Enterprises are quickly hearing the value, and the prices are coming down, too.

  • Router and switch upgrades: Five reasons your customer should invest

    Mid recession, customers are avoiding investment in even basic router and switch upgrades, but one surefire way to convince them is long-term savings that will outweigh investment.

  • Open source-based IP PBX for small business: Opportunities for resellers

    Free or low-cost IP PBX systems that run on commodity hardware present several opportunities for value-added resellers.

  • VoIP protocols revealed

    Most VoIP hardware uses one of two standard protocols, H.323 or SIP, to register themselves and initiate calls. This tip examines these two protocols.

  • VoIP security with Zfone

    Zfone offers a VoIP security and encryption solution in an industry that has thus far been slow to offer one. Working with any standard SIP, Zfone offers encryption services for callers and callees running the software.

  • VoIP security: Encryption

    VoIP offers businesses numerous benefits over traditional PBX phone systems. However, companies have been slow to warm to the technology because of some early difficulties, specifically VoIP security and encryption. Here are some suggestions and best practices that systems integrators hoping to sell VoIP to their customers should be aware of.

  • Signal encryption improves VoIP security

    Signal encryption is an important security measure value-added resellerss and systems integrators need to consider when designing and securing their customer's VoIP network. Eavesdropping is a significant concern in a technology where confidential information is passed over potentially vulnerable lines. Unfortunately, the process of fortifying VoIP security through signal encryption is made difficult by the proprietary protocols used by most vendors.

  • VoIP network security offers new challenges for resellers

    As more companies adopt VoIP communications, network consultants, value-added resellers (VARs) and their customers will be faced with increasingly difficult security challenges. From VoIP-specific hardware and equipment to new protocols, careful planning and strict policy enforcement will play significant roles in protecting networks from VoIP phishing, spoofing and spamming. This tip explores this multi-faceted problem.

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