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Powwownow Reports Increase in Business Teleconferencing
May 15, 2012 - 4:24 PMPowwownow is a call conference provider founded in 2004. The company provides customers with low-cost conference calling facilities which do not have any booking, billing, or fuss. The customers do not even need to book a conference room and they will never receive a bill from Powwownow. They only pay the cost of their own call, which is added to their standard telecoms bill.
FreeConferenceCall.com Introduces Its Free Conference Calling Service in Israel
May 15, 2012 - 3:29 PMFreeConferenceCall.com recently announced the introduction of its free conference calling service for business customers and consumers in Israel. The company, which is a leading provider of reliable, high quality, reservation-less audio conferencing services, serves more than 15-20 million callers from across the globe each month.
NextUC Reaches High Customer Satisfaction in April
May 15, 2012 - 8:59 AMNextUC reported record weeks in April in relation to product performance and overall customer service. The cloud-based communication service provides video and audio conferencing, telephone and mobile integration all through one client, Microsoft Lync.
How BYOD is Influencing Unified Communications
May 14, 2012 - 11:33 AMAccording to Info-Tech Research Group, the global leader in tactical and practical technology research and analysis information, 35 percent of the workforce will be using personal devices to execute work-related tasks by mid-2013.
Ricoh Americas Unveils P3000 Unified Communication System
May 14, 2012 - 11:01 AMRicoh Americas Corporation has unveiled a portable, self-contained videoconferencing system for business.
Kurmi Software Keen to Expand into the UK
May 14, 2012 - 10:11 AMFrench software vendor, Kurmi Software is now keen to expand into the UK and is currently searching for local channel partners to take its products to market.
Vu TelePresence, Vidtel Partner to Launch Multi-Party, Multi-Vendor Video Conferencing Service
May 14, 2012 - 9:29 AMA new video conferencing service by Vu TelePresence is launching to offer cost-effective, multi-vendor video conferencing capabilities. The solution will target small- and medium-sized businesses looking to video conference but cannot afford or access the existing services.
Intelisys and SimpleSignal Inc. Join Hands to Provide Unified Communications Training for Partners
May 14, 2012 - 8:17 AMIntelisys recently announced that it has teamed up with SimpleSignal Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) solutions for businesses, to jointly provide education and training for channel partners. This agreement will help the partners of both companies advance to the cloud. Ron Ireland and Michael Sterl, executives from SimpleSignal, have been invited to attend the "Seize the Opportunity" program of Intelisys , held on May 15th in New York City a…
TMCnet Unified Communications Software Week in Review
May 12, 2012 - 8:00 AMWelcome to the latest edition of TMCnet's Unified Communications Software Week in Review - where you'll find a brief rundown of all the top stories related to UC this past week.
Remote Phone Control to Support Unified Communications Software
May 10, 2012 - 12:44 PMThe typical company today is not the single headquartered organization with one location. Even the small business is likely to have multiple locations supporting a variety of functions and employees. When communications are still an important part of the mix, unified communications software takes a prominent role.
VBrick's Video Broadcasting Products Offers Engaging Virtual Meetings and Training Events
May 10, 2012 - 12:14 PMNow boardroom and classroom audiences can enjoy HD-quality presentations, photos and videos.
TU Me: A Free Communication App from Telefonica
May 10, 2012 - 10:07 AMSmartphones have undoubtedly changed the way we communicate with our family and friends. Their use is increasing at an astounding pace, affecting business growth particularly in the consumer space.
Vaco San Francisco Expands Video-based Interviewing Capability to Meet Short Time-to-hire Demands
May 10, 2012 - 10:03 AMVaco San Francisco recently announced that the company has expanded its video interviewing capabilities further, to accommodate the increasing demand for short time-to-hire. The company is a specialist consulting and executive research firm that provides executive job placement and technology consulting.
Desktop Alert's Mass Notification System Alerts Thousands at a Single Stroke
May 10, 2012 - 9:23 AMDesktop Alert's ongoing commitment to improve its mass notification platform resulted in a new feature that has emergency operators send a recorded phone message to targeted recipients to alert them during a crisis. This new feature uses enhanced technology, unique in the mass notification industry, as the phone call allows numerous endpoints to be activated simultaneously, according to company officials.
Cisco Debuts UC Gateway Services API
May 9, 2012 - 3:26 PMSupporting voicemail across more than one location often puts more burdens on the network and creates complexity and IT workload. However, an advanced gateway can considerably ease the combination and management of disparate voicemail systems. Cisco provides one such offering with its Cisco Unified Messaging Gateway.
ShoreTel Partners with Polycom and HP
May 9, 2012 - 3:19 PMThe modern Unified Communications (UC) systems make use of VoIP to combine communication tasks. Usually built on VoIP phone system, these offerings bring together VoIP telephony, instant messaging, video conferencing, mobility, presence, and collaboration capabilities into a seamless business environment.
Nimbuzz Opens Chat Buddy API
May 9, 2012 - 2:14 PMNimbuzz, a mobile VoIP and instant messaging operator, has announced it is opening its Messenger API and Chat Buddy programs to developers. This move gives developers and businesses access to the services' over 90 million users or "Nimbuzz-ers," across 200 countries around the world.
Avistar Showcases Avistar C3 Conference Solution
May 9, 2012 - 9:57 AMAvistar Communications, currently participating at Citrix Synergy 2012 (Booth # 607), will be the Avistar C3 Conference solution at this event. According to the company, this solution allows Microsoft Lync users to get continuous presence multiparty videoconferencing, interoperability and virtualization features.
Damaka Announces Xime Availability for Apple App Store and Android Market
May 8, 2012 - 2:20 PMA protected and standards-based Mobile Unified Communications and Collaboration solution is vital for today's enterprise. It is critical for boosting the productivity of a truly global workforce at the same time enterprises eye to cut operational costs. Damaka, a technology provider for mobile unified communications and collaboration (UCC), aims to bring advanced communication and collaboration solutions that allow today's workforce to be very productive. This is part of Damaka's enterprise mobi…
Polycom to Showcase RealPresence Software at Government Events Throughout May
May 8, 2012 - 11:11 AMPolycom, global manufacturer and seller of telepresence and voice communications solutions, announced today its intention to showcase its Polycom RealPresence secure HD video software and Microsoft integration for current and potential federal customers throughout the month of May.
Comcast Tops List of Hosted VoIP, UC Service Providers
May 7, 2012 - 4:05 PMComcast finished 2011 as the highest-rated hosted VoIP and unified communication (UC) service provider in North America, chiefly due to its recent acquisition of New Global Telecom, a former perennial leader in the business VoIP arena, according to a recent study by Infonetics Research. The nation's largest cable operator earned a 33 out of a possible 35 points for its hosted VoIP services, finishing ahead of West, Verizon and 8x8 as the top provider in North America.
NexxtShow Using Cloud-Based UC Services from Whaleback Managed Services
May 7, 2012 - 3:48 PMNexxtShow, an exposition services contractor, is now using the CrystalBlue Cloud-based Managed Unified Communications Services from Whaleback Managed Services. The services feature one-touch unified communications and multimedia access Polycom VVX 500 Phones for high-level customer service.
VirnetX Inks Patent License Agreement with Aastra
May 7, 2012 - 12:28 PMVirnetX Holding Corporation, an Internet security software and technology company, has recently agreed to license certain of its patents to Aastra USA, Inc., a company at the forefront of the enterprise communication market.
Skype Glows with Holographic 3D Video Conferences
May 7, 2012 - 11:57 AMThe hologram of Tupac at last month's Coachella music festival stunned the music and tech worlds alike. No one could imagine that the music legend would be rapping beyond the grave, but that is the power of technology.
Video Guidance in Pact with VQ Communications to Address Visual Communications Challenges
May 4, 2012 - 3:23 PMVisual communications provider, Video Guidance has formed a strategic partnership with VQ Communications, a UK-based manufacturer of service delivery software for the videoconferencing industry, to deliver video management services.
LifeSize Appoints Unity Systems as ANZ Distributor
May 4, 2012 - 1:32 PMLifeSize recently appointed Unity Systems as a distributor of LifeSize HD video conferencing solutions in Australia and New Zealand. LifeSize Communications provides HD video communication services to businesses of all sizes.
Mitel to Showcase its Communications Director at Upcoming Event in Russia
May 4, 2012 - 1:20 PMMitel, a source of Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) software solutions, also provides Communications Director (MCD). The software is a highly scalable, proven IP-PBX application that forms the core of the Mitel Freedom Architecture.
Open Visual Communications Consortium Welcomes Four New Members
May 4, 2012 - 11:08 AMIn an effort to offer their enterprise customers an enhanced video communications experience, CT Conferencing, Kathea, Microsoft and Tata Communications have joined Open Visual Communications Consortium (OVCC). Consisting of world's major video exchange providers, network providers and equipment manufacturers, Open Visual Communications Consortium is a non-profit organization aimed at expanding video communications and simplifying video calls.
Ditto.com Launches 3D Virtual Fitting Site to Find Designer Glasses for Buyers
May 3, 2012 - 4:46 PMIf you decide to try on designer sunglasses from the comfort of your own home, Ditto.com's 3D virtual technology allows you to do just that. The company has launched an eCommerce site for designer eyewear, featuring innovative 3D virtual fitting technology.
U.S. Distance Learning Association Inducts Marci Powell of Polycom to Hall of Fame
May 3, 2012 - 3:30 PMThe United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) recognizes outstanding accomplishments of individuals who work to benefit the education industry in a significant way - it's a pretty big deal for those in the field to be inducted, to say the least.
Polycom RealPresence Video Solution Transforming Communication in Organizations
May 3, 2012 - 12:38 PMPolycom, a global provider of open standards-based unified communications has been showcasing their RealPresence HD video solution in several events. The RealPresence Platform targets a wide array of business, mobile, and social applications and devices, and Polycom has a clientele of more than 400,000 organizations. Seeking to establish new business models and bring about revolutionary changes in the sphere of communication, the RealPresence video solution strives to create a dynamic video cult…
Polycom Expands Asia Pacific Reach to Include Offices in New Zealand
May 3, 2012 - 10:29 AMPolycom has announced the opening of a new UC and video collaboration solutions center and offices in Auckland, New Zealand. The expansion comes in anticipation of major growth in New Zealand's UC sector, driven largely by growth in the collaboration and video conferencing sector.
Zlango Launches Virtual Goods Store for Mobile Messaging
May 3, 2012 - 10:06 AMA mobile messaging company, Zlango, has recently introduced the world's first Virtual Goods Store for mobile messaging that contains icon packs designed to reflect spoken language, jargon and popular culture.
Avaya Collaborative Cloud Adopted by More Colleges, Universities
May 3, 2012 - 9:12 AMAvaya claimed that more colleges and universities are deploying its Avaya Collaborative Cloud solutions to enhance the education experience and connect students, faculty and experts from anywhere. Its technology is instrumental in expanding the reach and range of collaborative learning opportunities in higher education and for students globally.
Polycom Offers Distance Learning Solutions
May 3, 2012 - 8:25 AMThe "dormitory experience" is something that is not available to everyone. If you have a demanding full-time job, or a family, it is virtually a non-issue. Telecommunications products companies such as Polycom offer the solutions that make distance learning possible.
Facebook Messenger on its Way to iPad According to Reliable Rumor
May 2, 2012 - 2:36 PMFacebook's popular standalone Facebook Messenger application, which was first launched for Windows 7 back in March, may be on its way to the iPad, according to recent rumors. While the app has been available for Android devices and the iPhone for a short time now, the Internet-based messaging app has yet to make the leap to Apple's popular tablet.
Emerson Processing Blade Receives Cisco Verification
May 2, 2012 - 8:25 AMEmerson Network Power, one of Emerson's businesses and the worldwide top dog in Business-Critical Continuity, just announced Cisco's verification of its processing blade, known as the 3U CompactPCI, for unified communications functionality that's secure enough for use in federal and defense organizations. Emerson's CPCI7203, which runs VMWare's own virtualization solution, just took the last step needed for verification testing to run Cisco's Unified Communications Manager. This will bring forth…
MOH Technology Solution Lets Companies Manage On-hold Telephone Systems Remotely
May 1, 2012 - 2:12 PMMOH Technology AG, a provider of targeted audio and control solutions, has announced an on-hold messaging system that promises to both minimize costs and simplify integration into Voice over IP (VoIP) telephony systems. The solution streams on-hold content via IP to systems like Asterisk and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager).
Polycom RealPresence Video Software Used in Top Companies Worldwide
May 1, 2012 - 9:58 AMThis past week, a number of industry conferences featured open standards-based unified communications provider Polycom Inc. showcased the benefits of using its secure HD video software, Polycom RealPresence. Recommended for use in a number of industries - including healthcare, education, manufacturing and other industries like government, financial, retail and entertainment - RealPresence offers high-definition video conferencing designed for professional use.
Vringo Services Now Available in the United Arab Emirates
April 30, 2012 - 1:33 PMVringo is a quickly growing platform for social and video applications on mobile phones. The company announced it is partnering with du of the United Arab Emirates to offer its services to the telecom company.
TMCnet Unified Communications Software Week in Review
April 28, 2012 - 7:00 AMWelcome to the latest edition of TMCnet's Unified Communications Software Week in Review - where you'll find a brief rundown of all the top stories related to UC this past week. Unified Communications software provider Fidelus Technologies announced this week that it will participate in Cisco's new "Jabber for Everyone" program to make presence and IM more available to users.
eircom Forms Virtual Meeting Alliance with PGI
April 27, 2012 - 5:06 PMeircom, one of Ireland's top telecom providers, has announced it is forming a strategic alliance with PGi, a provider of virtual meeting technologies. eircom will offer PGi's suite of video, Web and audio conferencing solutions, including iMeet and GlobalMeet, to business customers in Ireland. The company has around two million subscribers among its three brands: eircom, eMobile and Meteor.
New UC Clients on the Horizon
April 27, 2012 - 10:41 AMMajor communications vendors continue to introduce UC clients running on computers and popular consumer mobile devices (the 'bring your own device' or BYOD trend). Earlier this year, Avaya announced the Flare Communicator for iPad tablets as the first version of the Avaya Flare technology on a consumer tablet device (general availability was January 16, 2012; more devices are planned).
Fidelus On Board with 'Jabber for Everyone' Unified Communications Software
April 27, 2012 - 9:59 AMUnified Communications software provider Fidelus Technologies has announced it plans to participate in Cisco's "Jabber for Everyone" program which will make presence and instant messaging available with Cisco Jabber clients and Cisco Unified Communications Manager customers. In addition, the programs will be delivered at no extra cost.
Whygo, TPEX Partnership Removes Bottlenecks to Immersive Telepresence
April 27, 2012 - 8:55 AMNetwork connection limitations and equipment incompatibility has plagued Immersive telepresence users all over the world, but a strategic partnership between Whygo, an online video conferencing distributor, and Telepresence Exchange (TPEX) International is set to remedy this. As a result of the Whygo and the TPEX exchange, end-users and channel partners will be able to schedule any telepresence system on any network, anywhere, to give the absolute best video conferencing experience available,…
Implix Sends Green Message with Discounted Packages for Business
April 27, 2012 - 8:44 AMImplix, committed to providing self-service solutions that help SMBs increase efficiency and reduce their carbon footprints, is currently offering up to a 50-percent lifetime discount on ClickMeeting and ClickWebinar accounts. The Implix offer, valid through April 30, 2012, is an Earth Day promotional effort to promote the 'green cause' while the Eco-Infographic demonstrates the green advantage of online meetings, according to company officials.
Multi-vendor Approach to Unified Communications Reduces Cost, Says Osterman Report
April 26, 2012 - 11:00 AMWhen it comes to keeping everyone in a company working together towards the same goal, those employees need to be able to communicate effectively with each other. A number of cloud-based solutions exist to help workers collaborate, though some can turn out to be much more expensive than others.
Brosix is the Business Instant Messenger of Choice, Even Over Skype
April 25, 2012 - 12:47 PMBusiness instant messaging has, in recent years, become an important part of how we interact in the workplace and is a popular alternative to traditional methods of communication like email and phone calls. While Skype was, in the past, considered to be the best option for business instant messaging, managers are now finding that Brosix is the better way to go for business applications.
Infor10 ION Workspace: A tool to Enhance Workplace Communication
April 25, 2012 - 12:01 PMConsumer communication is an integral part of the marketing strategy in most organizations. In fact, effective consumer communication informs companies about where they lack and what all they could do to improve the product or service.
Glowpoint Cloud Services to Enable Live NFL Draft Interviews
April 24, 2012 - 4:42 PMWith the National Football League's (NFL) annual draft just a few days away, football fans are eagerly awaiting to hear about their team's latest recruits as soon as they're picked up. For the tenth year running, Glowpoint is providing support for live high-definition interviews during draft coverage.
GlobalCallForwarding.com Revamps Look, Features
April 24, 2012 - 4:12 PMUnited World Telecom, out of Delray Beach, Fla., has just launched a newly redesigned version of its GlobalCallForwarding.com Web site. The redesign comes with not only a new look, but a new array of interactive features.
Video Conferencing Service Vidyo Sees Massive Gains Year-to-Year
April 24, 2012 - 2:42 PMVideo conferencing in general is seeing some substantial gains, as more and more businesses - and even some individuals - are learning the benefits of being able to talk face to face without the need for expensive travel. And one firm that's making hay while the sun shines on the entire sector is Vidyo, Inc, who has recently posted impressive gains on the year.
Telehealth Gets a Boost from Phillips and Vidyo Partnership
April 24, 2012 - 12:15 PMThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has several provisions designed to promote the use of telemedicine to deliver effective patient care.
Jenne Showcases VAR-Based Tools for Fellow UC Professionals
April 24, 2012 - 11:32 AMJenne, Inc. has long been an expert in all things high-tech. Whether the firm is distributing IP Telephony, audio and video conferencing or Unified Communications (UC) technology, many different companies have turned to Jenne for their services. Over the last few years the company has forged a number of different alliances in the tech sector, with partnerships with companies like ADTRAN Bluesocket.
Quintron Launches UC3 Unified Command, Control & Communications Platform
April 23, 2012 - 9:34 AMQuintron Systems, Inc. recently announced a new UC3 Unified Command, Control & Communications solution, designed for Emergency, Safety and Security Operations Centers. The solution was developed by the integration of Quintorn's AccessNsite interoperable security management solution, along with its unique voice communications technology.
AT&T Moving Mobile Subscribers to New Unified Messaging 'Cloud'
April 23, 2012 - 9:23 AMAlthough business organizations are still struggling how best to migrate mobility and UC-enabled, cloud-based capabilities into their legacy telephony and email environments, AT&T has come up with cloud-based, multi-modal unified text and voice messaging services for their mobile consumer subscribers.
TMCnet Unified Communications Software Week in Review
April 21, 2012 - 7:01 AMWelcome to the latest edition of TMCnet's Unified Communications Software Week in Review - where you'll find a brief rundown of all the top stories related to UC that happened over the last five business days.
Children's Health Fund Taps RHUB Communications to Improve Child Health Care
April 19, 2012 - 4:51 PMRHUB Communications has announced that the Children's Health Fund has picked their TurboMeeting technology to help them deliver better pediatric care to underserved populations. "Every penny spent on administrative costs takes resources away from caring for a child," said Dr. Jeb Weisman, CIO at Children's Health Fund.
Cisco to Provide Free Jabber Client to Unified Communications Manager Customers
April 19, 2012 - 2:48 PMCisco customers received good news on Wednesday when the switching giant announced that its Jabber instant messaging and presence software will be offered free of charge for users of the company's Unified Communications Manager (CUCM).
FriendCaller Now Comes with More Video Chat Features
April 19, 2012 - 2:36 PMC2Call, the company that brought us FriendCaller, is launching more mobile apps and web products that will see FriendCaller, the Skype alternative, support 7-way group chats simultaneously. Earlier this year, the company made another expansion into multi-port audio-video conferencing. In addition, up to 20 audio-only chat support will be possible with the new apps. FriendCaller will continue to offer free services to users of FriendCaller but charge for calls going to external phones, which is s…
Orange Business Services Launches Cloud-based Video Infrastructure
April 19, 2012 - 12:28 PMAs more cloud-based services continue to emerge, video-as-a-service is in greater demand based on the need for richer Internet experiences and meeting interactions. In fact, as the Internet has whet customers' appetites for compelling customer service experiences, it has also increased expectations that companies will deliver rich media customer services, according to IT analyst Gartner.
FusionStorm Offers Turnkey Upgrade for Cisco Unified Communications Manager
April 19, 2012 - 12:19 PMOlder versions of Cisco's Unified Communications Manager application are at risk, says FusionStorm, a provider of IT consulting, services, cloud offerings and managed services. According to the company, older versions of the Cisco UC application are nearing the end of their useful life or closing in on the end of their product support period.
Reality Mobile Awarded Subcontract by U.S. Navy
April 19, 2012 - 11:58 AMReality Mobile recently announced it has been awarded a subcontract with Oceus Networks to provide real-time mobile video collaboration solutions to the U.S. Navy. The agreement stipulates that the Navy will use RealityVision for a new portable maritime Command and Control (C2) system.
TeamViewer Upgrades Remote Control, Online Meeting Apps
April 19, 2012 - 11:08 AMTeamViewer, Online communication and collaboration expert, reportedly upgraded its TeamViewer for Remote Control and TeamViewer for Online Meetings Android Apps, with the introduction of new user-interface and VoIP features, respectively. TeamViewer screen-sharing and file-transfer app provides easy, fast and secure remote access to Windows, Mac and Linux systems.
Easymeeting.net Expands Videoconferencing Services to California
April 19, 2012 - 10:01 AMFor modern day businessmen, time is a very important aspect of their profession. Technological innovations such as videoconferencing help them save travel time, related costs and even preserve the environment.
Skype Supremacy on VoIP International Calling Challenged by Voxofon
April 18, 2012 - 2:53 PMVoIP - Voice over Internet Protocol - has changed the way a lot of people look at making and receiving phone calls. And in the consumer-level VoIP market, while Vonage and NetTalk and MagicJack are all making their presence known, the clear winner of the field has to be Skype. But Skype, as well as the rest, are all in danger of losing their rank thanks to a more recent arrival: Voxofon.
Mitel Provides Virtual UC for Medical Center
April 18, 2012 - 2:06 PMFor Arizona's Casa Grande Regional Medical Center, their high-cost legacy phone system was proving to be nothing but a money pit, not to mention dated and inefficient. In need of a flexible system that could meet not only reduce cost, but improve reliability as well, Casa Grande looked to Mitel.
Software AG Acquires my-Channels to Beef Up Their Universal Messaging Technology
April 18, 2012 - 10:35 AMSoftware AG, a company that has been trying to perfect their ability to produce universal messaging, took one more step towards that goal with their recent acquisition of London based my-Channels. Software AG has managed to take another step towards its ultimate goals because my-Channels is able to provide low latency and therefore ultra fast messaging software.
TeamViewer Updates Android Apps for Remote Control, Online Meetings
April 18, 2012 - 8:43 AMStaying connected and accessing the home computer from anywhere became easier when TeamViewer refined its software by updating its Android Apps for remote control and online meetings supporting Mac, PC and Linux systems. Android users can now use their smartphones or tablets to access remote computers even while on the go and the addition of VoIP to the TeamViewer enhances the functionality for Online Meetings, according to company officials.
Polycom Provides UC Solution to LOTOS Group
April 17, 2012 - 10:14 AMPolycom is providing a total unified communications solution to LOTOS Group, a major producer and supplier of oil products across Poland and abroad. The company will better connect the Group's offices and 5,000 employees to increase productivity through video collaboration.
