JaJah is trying to change their image. Getting product reviews is one way to try to do just that. Last week their marketing person sent me a new presentation deck trying to convince me they’re not “minute stealers.” I still say the “duck” argument applies to them that they are, even if their claim is … Read more
Voxilla’s Eric Chamberlain has a piece out on the insecurities of VoIP. His focus on the hardware side of things at the end is a starting point, but the network issues remain the core attack point. I’m sure when he returns Ken Camp and also Dan York can provide a lot more insight to the … Read more
The globally read International Herald Tribune has a critical story about Skype. Despite the best spin doctoring from the corporate types at eBay, writer Kevin J. O’Brien has gone out and basically given eBay a swat, saying the purchase isn’t showing what the investors want. Lots of bloggers and friends are quoted in the story. … Read more
With all the traveling I’ve got planned to get my wedding next July in order I’ve decided to switch to the Nokia E61 I purchased last spring. Nokia has a great database of software and Dameon, one of their premiere Level 3 support team members has access to it. He was kind enough to get … Read more
I’ve been busy this week and forget to mention the Jangl launch with Match.com. I knew this was coming and kept respecting the embargo that their PR guy, Tim, was asking for. well, no more. Alec beat me to the punch with his post. Candidly, this was an example of IAC’s Match.com controlling the story, … Read more
While my time has been limited this week to be trying out new software from Skype, I did try a fast comparative test with PhoneBoy, who has become my “benchmarker.” You see, in order for tests to have any value they have to be consistent in nature. What good would it do for me to … Read more
Cynthia Brumfield at IP Democracy and Jeff Pulver both postulate on the changes that will impact Telecom over the past 24 hours as a result of the elections Tuesday.
Over a year ago Packet 8 tried the kiosk route at Valley Fair Mall in San Jose. Now Vonage is taking the almost “me too” approach, but with a national twist. My problem with the kiosk approach for VoIP services is the inconsistency of the people answering the questions from shift to shift. That was … Read more
Ken Camp is rapidly becoming a publishing powerhouse about all things in the Unified Communications front. His skills and real world experience are clearly showing, and as he matures as a writer, he’s also knowing when to put himself in, and more importantly, when to take himself out of the story. His recap of what … Read more
Simon Perry at Digital Lifestyles gets the hat tip for uncovering a new phone. It works with Google Talk. What is interesting is the approach that Simon points out about how the phone configuration is being handled. I’ve commented that many of the SIP and other VoIP phones require way too much work. This new … Read more
