BroadSoft’s Sylantro Buy Shouldn’t Affect End Users

The December 29 announcement of BroadSoft Inc.’s acquisition of Sylantro Systems Corp. hardly came as a surprise. Both companies had been letting hints slip for several months that something was i…

The Problem with Google Talk Calling

The Call feature on Google Talk has issues. I swear. First of all, it dials when you don’t mean it too — and then finding the button to stop it is akin to the search for the Holy Grail. Secondly, it has no regard for whether or not the person on the other end can [...]

Reverse 911 Test Planned for Lompoc

Lompoc, California, is planning a test of their reverse-911 calling in early January. The city has the system in place so that it can call residents in the event of an emergency. However, if your primary phone is a cell phone or VoIP phone, then you need to make sure that you register the phone [...]

VoIP Innovations 2008

It’s the end of the year, and that means that it’s time for lists and celebrations of all the good things that happened in industry this year. VoIP is no exception. But let’s face it: 2008 wasn’t an easy year for any industry. The economy has touched companies small and large, causing layoffs, shutdowns and [...]

Considering a Switch to VoIP for Your Business?

One of the worst things a company can do is jump on the bandwagon of the latest technology without doing the proper due diligence to ensure that what you are installing is right for your system with your equipment – new or old. Failing to research and review plans before implementation is just a recipe [...]