Mark Evan’s points about networks owning content in a twisted way supports my views on why AOL and MSN would be a great marriage. Carriers need to have something to offer other than dumb pipe that adds value to the service offering. MSN will be the tech. AOL/TW will be the content. Microsoft stops having … Read more
A friendly reporter and I were speculating on Saturday about what the Level3 announcement would be. I guessed they would be working with either Skype or Vonage on E-911. Looks like I was right in one case. Level3 also has rolled out something more with Nomadic VoIP. Gee didn’t AT&T talk about that a few … Read more
I don’t think any long time readers will need to think hard to figure out where I stand on the subject of port blocking as I’ve been rather transparent on that front almost from the start of my blog posting. That said I also view my user agreement with Skype and other P2P tools as … Read more
Longtime Pal Rob Greenlee and i chatted last week about VoIP. The interview can be heard on WebTalkRadio during the September 10, 2005 show.
Erik Lagerway most recently of XTEN has found a new gig without leaving Vancouver. He’ll be moving over to EyeBall Networks as COO. The company, which has a very good rep in video, with some interesting relationships, will be announcing Erik’s appointment tomorrow. This has to make some folks wonder what’s up with XTen with … Read more
Our buddy Om did very well in the Business Week Blog Poll as GigaOm.com garnered 11 percent of the popular vote. But the big news is how he crushed O’Reilly and bested TechDirt. Considering Om doesn’t promote, isn’t part of a network of sites and only blogs part time, this is a huge testament to … Read more
Mark Evans has a nice take on the investors behind Skype and what the recent deal with eBay means to them.
I was interviewed about the upcoming blogger panel @ VON. Give a listen.
CIO Magazine, a very important publication in that level of the Tech world has an extended article about VoIP Vulnerability and Security. Worth a read.
I found this video clip and while it’s a few weeks old, it has a lot of importance as we look forward to the VON and the moves that get made between hardware, software and online service companies.
