http://www.networkworld.com/topics/convergence.html The latest convergence news and analysis from NetworkWorld.com. Network World, Inc. Copyright(C) 1994 - 2010 Network World, Inc. http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/converg/2010/020810convergence1.html Recent convergence news includes new OpenScape features from Siemens Enterprise Communications Group; an expanded fixed-mobile convergence offer from Sprint; Cisco's plans for an iPhone application; and a market update on Comcast' progress with VoIP. Larry Hettick 2010-02-05T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/020410-iphone-blackberry-voip-3g.html Agito Networks says it can dramatically cut enterprise cell phone costs with a new software release that lets iPhone and BlackBerry handsets make VoIP calls over 3G data connections. John Cox 2010-02-04T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/wireless/2010/020110wireless2.html Several chinks are appearing in the way we've historically separated voice from data, 3G from traditional cellular, and international calling from domestic calling. With many businesses and individuals fixated on cost savings, some industry developments have cropped up to help avoid or at least reduce international roaming fees. Joanie Wexler 2010-02-02T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/converg/2009/122109convergence1.html Today we'll pick up where we left off last time, continuing with our predictions for 2010. We'll start with correcting our 2009 timeline predictions for 4G mobile applications. A year ago, we expected to see emerging fixed mobile convergence (FMC) applications designed for 4G networks. We still think this will happen, but it will be 2010 and beyond before FMC takes advantage of the broadband data bandwidth that LTE and WiMAX offer. Larry Hettick and Steve Taylor 2009-12-18T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/converg/2009/121409convergence2.html For our next several editions, we'll make some predictions about what we think might happen in the world of VoIP and convergence in 2010, beginning with some insights others have shared with us including industry veterans from IntelePeer, Siemens and a venture capital firm, MC Venture Partners. Larry Hettick and Steve Taylor 2009-12-15T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/converg/2009/121409convergence1.html Today, we'll look back at the predictions we made a year ago to see how close we came with expectations for 2009, and in a week we'll look forward with some predictions for 2010. As we look back on 2009, we must admit it was filled with some pretty big surprises such as the breakup and sale of Nortel and the renewed FCC focus on net neutrality. But as we predicted 2009 was largely a year of gradual evolution for unified communications and convergence products and services. Larry Hettick and Steve Taylor 2009-12-11T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/wireless/2009/120709wireless1.html The mobile landscape is growing larger and more strategic to business. Users' phones are supporting a blend of personal and business use. Such an environment is complex to plan, build, manage and secure, so how would you feel about outsourcing it? How about outsourcing it to a mobile network operator? Joanie Wexler 2009-12-04T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/converg/2009/090709convergence1.html Continuing our coverage of announcements coming out from IT Expo West held last week, Dash Carrier Services (DASH a provider of wholesale carrier voice solutions, announced that it would provide E911 emergency service solutions for Gizmo5. Gizmo5 offers VoIP services to both consumers and businesses from any computer with either browser access or with IP phones. Gizmo is also interoperable with Google Voice. Larry Hettick 2009-09-06T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/converg/2009/081709convergence2.html DiVitas Networks and Samsung announced earlier this week that are collaborating to improve mobile unified communications. Along with support from Microsoft, the companies are working to enable Enterprise-class fixed mobile convergence (FMC) and unified communication (UC) on Samsung phones using the Microsoft Windows Mobile platform. Larry Hettick and Steve Taylor 2009-08-18T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/tech/2009/081209-tech-update.html For companies with employees traveling internationally, the ability to stay connected with mobile devices is imperative. Unfortunately, this generally means astronomical roaming fees. Jonathan Shaw 2009-08-12T12:00:00-04:00