Andy Abramson It seems SunRocket is more of a brand, than a technology play. Today this crossed my desk. When I say a brand, I mean sales, marketing and outsourcing the operational aspect of things, just like Verizon is doing when they outsource the platform to DeltaThree or Speakeasy goes to Level3 for VoIP. The question this … Read more
For many years those of us who are aware and have been using Instant Messaging and Unified Messaging have known all about the concept of Presence as where things are heading. Today, a story out of Australia rings that through clearly as it relates to VoIP.
EuroVoiP has a note on the Summit that James Enck attended and commented on. I like EuroVoIP summary though on how BT looks at the glass half full, rather than being half empty. Eventually all the PTT’s and RBOC’s will be on VoIP. Why? They will have amortized their hardware and physical plant investments in … Read more
Martin Geddes has a hot nut about VoIP issues. He sees what many others miss. Today he cooks Vonage’s holiday goose and points out how VoIP will basically bea bundled service with no implied cost. It’s funny. Yetserday I was interviewed about VoIP by Fast Company’s Associate Editor Jena McGregor and said basically the same … Read more
I continue to wonder what real value proposition has to offer in light of Skype already being on the scene, with AOL set to announce AOL Phone and Microsoft’s looming VoIP entry. The latter two already have the numbers when it comes to users and Skype has the momentum play on its side already. James … Read more
Jeff got access to a report from RHK about the actual global uptake on VoIP. One thing is for sure, VoIP is on the way up..but who didn’t know that.
Packet 8 has signed a distribution agreement with a Pennsylvania based distributor, pointing out once again that VoIP will require new partnerships to sell the product through to consumers.
AT&T issued a press release to remind consumers about all the features CallVantage offers. It conjured up feelings of ET, Sugarplums and chestnuts round an open fire.
Bell South is apparently trying to distance themselves from the recent SBC furor. Give a read to CNET’s viewpoint.
James has his usual insightful viewpoints on a conference about VoIP in London. The stats about Vonage are interesting, but I don’t understand why the pussyfooting by Rego about actual deployment dates in Europe. I also question the idea of Hong Kong for Vonage, which as James points out is very cut throat at this … Read more
