* Vendors step up as VoIP nets mature * EBay to acquire Skype for $2.6 billion * Microsoft to debut Sparkle, OS features * FCC mandates seen as aid to telecoms in disasters * Radio: Mesh networks provide 'Net access to Cedar Rapids buses * Today on Layer 8
Apparently we’ve moved beyond the first stage when it comes to VoIP: get the network ready to run VoIP. Now we’re ready for the second stage: make sure the VoIP runs well. Managing VoIP is expected to be the hot topic at next week’s Voice on the Net conference in Boston. Here’s a preview. Vendors step up as VoIP nets mature http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/091205-von.html?net&story=091205-von
Apparently we’ve moved beyond the first stage when it comes to VoIP: get the network ready to run VoIP. Now we’re ready for the second stage: make sure the VoIP runs well. Managing VoIP is expected to be the hot topic at next week’s Voice on the Net conference in Boston. Here’s a preview.
Vendors step up as VoIP nets mature
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/091205-von.html?net&story=091205-von
EBay to acquire Skype for $2.6 billion
What does eBay need with an Internet telephony provider? Is the $2.6 billion just burning a hole in its pocket or what?
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/091205-ebay-skype.html?net&story=091205-ebay-skype
Microsoft to debut Sparkle, OS features
A potential Flash-killer and better ways for its development community to collaborate are among the topics Microsoft will highlight at its Professional Developers Conference this week, according to analysts who follow the software giant.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/091205-microsoft-sparkle.html?net&story=091205-microsoft-sparkle
FCC mandates seen as aid to telecoms in disasters
An FCC mandate on network providers and related emergency communications policies would help telecommunications companies prepare for future disasters similar to Hurricane Katrina, industry experts said last week.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/091205-fcc-telecom.html?net&story=091205-fcc-telecom
Radio: Mesh networks provide ‘Net access to Cedar Rapids buses
This week, we talk with Motorola’s Rick Rotondo, director of marketing for the mesh networks production group, about a new wireless network rollout in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that provides security, entertainment and Internet access to city buses. Listen in:
http://www.networkworld.com/research/2005/0912radio.html?net&story=0912radio
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