As a devout Mac user this rumor about mobile iChat coming from Apple is significant. It’s significant because Apple has consistently proven that it can break new ground with the Powerbooks and iPods. If Apple can make iChat mobile, it will bring video and video messaging to a new level. This mirrors a lot of … Read more
It seems according to LightReading, and a Heavy Reading report, that the mobile operators are having a devil of a time getting their arms around the concept of Fixed Mobile Convergence. The problem here is not limited though only to the USA, but is a global issue. With more and more dual mode phones like … Read more
A study out of Europe shows that IT executives have a concern about VoIP quality. I do too. The problem seems to be in my mind a lot of hopping back and forth between networks, both PSTN and VoIP that we experience. Of late I’ve noticed degrading line quality when calling cell phones, yet, when … Read more
A firm out of Ottawa raised 10 million dollars this month. Their plan is to provide software that makes TDM based PBX systems VoIP capable.
Well after getting Google’s Click to Call to work nicely with calling cell phones I decided to try calling either of my Gizmo Project numbers. No joy. It could not connect. Next I tried my Skype In number and same result. Update–I changed hotels and cities and it worked with Skype..Hmmm
Can you say, “wham, bam, thank you, mam?” Well if you live in one of the more faster growing cities in Nevada you sure can. Never to be second in the race to come first, but also a company which has proved they can blow it, the mother of all phone companies, MaBell’s own AT&T … Read more
Long time pal Tony Greenberg who is well versed in all issues related to the Internet and service has written a very definitive piece on the subject of net neutrality. His points about the impact on gaming are as appropriate with VoIP and Video in the near and long term. It is a must read!!
Recently TalkPlus took part in a very hip Silicon Valley event called “Under The Radar” and went away winning the accolades of the judges and the crowd in the voice messaging section besting others in the Voice Messaging group. Hats off to friends and clients there Jeff Black, John Todd, Julie Lynch, Barbara Lewis and … Read more
Over the weekend Google quietly launched their click to call service tied in with Google Maps. How it works is best read here. How is this useful? Well for starters, now when you’re always connected you can avoid directory assistance charges. When you think how much money is spent per year calling 411 in the … Read more
Pal Brad Garlinghouse had an internal memo about reorganization get leaked out to the Wall Street Journal. Tabbed the Peanut Butter Manifesto, Garlinghouse has basically called Yahoo one big disfunction in action. Citing duplication of effort and a evenly spread approach to doing things, the memo, which he authored for internal consumption to address the … Read more
