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Gartner exec to VoIP-resistant CIOs: get with the program

Gartner exec to VoIP-resistant CIOs: get with the programWhy listen to Gartner?They have been wrong more times then not. Voip is safer? How? Depending on the internet for all communications, is a risk that will cost money over the long run. VOIP is great in a company with a...

Tags: Telephony, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, VoIP IS, VoIP-resistant, Gartner Inc., VoIP, virus, network, POTS

Discussion threads 2005-05-17

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Four obstacles to implementing VoIP [video]

Voice over IP is growing in popularity because companies are attracted to its potential for saving money on long distance and international calls. Still, fewer than half of all businesses are using VoIP because of a few drawbacks. This episode of Sanity Savers for IT Executives discusses the biggest obstacles...

Tags: Video, Telephony, VOIP, Telecommunications, Networking, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-12-05

News to know: Layoffs at AT&T, Adobe, Real; AMD warns; $99 iPhone

Larry Dignan: AT&T cuts 12,000 jobs, will cut capital spending Jason D. O'Grady: Adobe lays off 600; skips Macworld Expo Sam Diaz: Next up for layoffs: Real Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: AMD warns of 25% drop in Q4 sales Larry Dignan: AMD:...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Adobe Systems Inc., Layoff, Larry Dignan, AT&T Corp., Health Care, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-12-05

Turn your iPod touch into a VoIP phone with Truphone

I've talked about the Truphone VoIP solution here on this blog a couple of times in the past and have had it on my iPhone for several months. Now that my ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog focuses on phones you may be asking why I am posting about a...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Phone, Apple iPod, Apple iPod Touch, VoIP Phone, Fring, Digital Music, Telephony, Digital Media, Telecom & Utilities, VOIP, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking, Consumer Electronics, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2008-12-04

iPod touch gets VoIP, steals some iPhone thunder

The 'funnest' iPod ever has kicked it up a notch. Bam! Thanks to a microphone adapter and some free software called Truphone, the second-generation iPod touch is now capable of courting consumers as a VoIP mobile phone, in the most literal of senses (just...

Tags: Apple iPhone, VoIP, Apple iPod, Call, Apple iPod Touch, Truphone, Truphone Application, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-12-04

Nuclear technology to beat world hunger?

The International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA is known for its inspections of nuclear facilities around the world. But it's quite surprising to learn that the IAEA is collaborating with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO to apply nuclear science to food security. 'IAEA scientists use radiation...

Tags: Food, International Atomic Energy Agency, Mutation Induction, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Roland Piquepaille

Blog posts 2008-12-03

Motorola Krave ZN4 (Verizon Wireless)

Motorola Krave ZN4 Verizon WirelessKrave ZN4 the Ming WannaB?As I read your reviews my attention keeps returning to my 3 year old Motorola Krave ZN4. No...wait a minute...that's my Motorola A12. The venerable and much loved, MING.Where I come from, if it looks like duck, and it sounds like...

Tags: Verizon Wireless, Krave ZN4, Motorola KRAVE ZN4, Motorola Krave, Motorola Inc., Ming

Discussion threads 2008-12-02

Made Products Camera Armor Seattle Sling

Waterproofing camera bags is generally difficult--there are simply too many zippers, seams, flaps, and other potential points of entry--so most manufacturers opt to just put a bag over them. The Camera Armor Seattle Sling from Made Products switches that up, encasing your gear in a thick, strong waterproof bag that...

Tags: Seattle Sling, sling, camera, strap

Product reviews 2008-12-01

Hi Def Voice: Cool Sounding, But Do You Care?

Who doesn't hate a bad phone connection, but just how bad does a connection have to be before you're willing to pay for a really good one? That's the question telephony vendors are wondering, as they deliver hi-def...

Tags: Phone, Voice, Codec, Voice Channel, Telecom & Utilities, Dave Greenfield

Blog posts 2008-12-01

Clearwire-Sprint make it official, pave way for WiMax rollout

Clearwire-Sprint make it official, pave way for WiMax rolloutWhere's rogerramjet? This is the wireless steamroller.. its coming!I hope they can finally kill the two phone networks in this country and use one medium that will allow me to use any provider i want. Sorta like long distance.VOIP wont...

Tags: Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Telecom & Utilities, Clearwire Corp., WiMAX, Sprint Communications

Discussion threads 2008-12-01

Sony Reader Digital Book PRS-700BC

In the nascent world of digital book readers, the two most high-profile competitors are Amazon's much-publicized Kindle and Sony's family of Readers, which now includes the PRS-505 and the PRS-700 reviewed here. The clear advantage of the Kindle is its built-in wireless service, which allows you to get content...

Tags: Keyboards, Monitors & displays, Sony Corp., Sony Reader, PRS-700, touch screen

Product reviews 2008-11-26

News to know: Kumo; Zune; Storm; Google

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Mary Jo Foley: Would you 'Kumo' it? Phil Wainewright: When to spend cash in a SaaS business Brian Sommer: Taleo's November to forget ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Facebook, Larry Dignan, Microsoft Zune, RIM BlackBerry, Nokia Reliability Labs, E-mail, Home Entertainment, Handhelds, Open Source, Online Communications, Personal Technology, Hardware

Blog posts 2008-11-24

Salesforce.com: Recession resistant or just late to the pain?

On the surface, Salesforce.com's third quarter was impressive. The company hit or exceeded its targets and noted that its "value proposition" was resonating among enterprise software buyers. But worries abound under the surface. Salesforce.com reported income of $10.1 million, or 8 cents per share, on revenue of...

Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Recession, Sales Force Management, Sales, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-11-21

Panasonic SDR-S7

Panasonic SDR-S7Panasonic SDR-S7 reviewWith its compact size and very cool styling the, Panasonic SDR-S7 is small enough to slip in a pocket or bag and cool enough to take everywhere you go. This is one easy to handle, stylish SD camcorder you'll never want to be without.Some features included; ‘shock-resistant’...

Tags: Memory, Flash memory, Panasonic SDR-S7, Panasonic

Discussion threads 2008-11-20

Live Webcast: Using VoIP to Cut Costs in a Slowing Economy

Businesses of all sizes are now realizing the need to not only cut costs but continue to provide infrastructure and tools to grow their businesses. Business VoIP technology has proven to lower costs while providing improved business communications. Nevertheless, there are still those who remain skeptical,...

Tags: Webcast, Business Communication, Telephony, VOIP, Telecommunications, Networking

Webcasts 2008-11-20

HomePlug revival continues with new Netgear Powerline gear

Remember when, not so long ago, home networking using power lines seemed down for the count due to slow throughput rates, especially as Draft N wireless devices entered the market? Thanks to improved technology, the HomePlug standard is staging a comeback, with big-name brands like Linksys...

Tags: NetGear, Powerline, HDXB111, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2008-11-18

News to know: Jerry Yang, MLB.com, Mark Cuban, USB 3.0

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Sam Diaz: Jerry Yang to step down as CEO, back to Chief Yahoo Larry Dignan:  With Yang out as Yahoo CEO, Steve Ballmer licks chops ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Jerry Yang, MLB, Larry Dignan, Richard Koman, Information Technology, Dana Blankenhorn, Mary Jo Foley, Mark Cuban, Microsoft Corp., Matthew Miller, USB, CEO, One Laptop Per Child Project, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Strategy, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-11-18

VoIP vulnerabilities in Microsoft Communicator

Researchers at VoIPshield Labs have pinpointed a wide range of denial-of-service vulnerabilities in Microsoft Communicator, the unified communications that features business-grade instant messaging , voice, and video tools. The flaws, rated "high severity," could cripple VoIP-powered communications on Office Communications Server 2007, Office Communicator and Windows Live Messenger....

Tags: Denial Of Service, VoIP, Vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-11-17

Toshiba U405D-S2874

Editors' note: This review is part of our Holiday 2008 Retail Laptop Roundup, covering specific new configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. We've generally liked Toshiba's current Satellite line of laptops, most notable for a clever Sleep-and-Charge feature, which lets you charge USB devices even...

Tags: Notebooks, Network technology, Processors, Toshiba Corp., satellite, laptop computer

Product reviews 2008-11-12

(Gallery: Best Buy-designed HP and Toshiba notebooks)

(Gallery: Best Buy-designed HP and Toshiba notebooks)Pretty Decent Specs!For 1,099 it´s a winner!Can you tell me why?-WHY nobody has ever put a cellphone, a VOICE, into a laptop, or netbook ?!? Is it because I claim a patent royality rights to this potentially hugely lucrative idea?Just, "call my laptop" !...

Tags: Notebooks, Telecom & Utilities, notebook, laptop computer, phone, cell phone, Toshiba Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-11-12