* State IT execs betting on VoIP * Netscape upgrade could attract browser converts * Vendors automate content management * Motive looks to build mgmt. into apps * Call for entries - final notice * Today on Layer 8
As VoIP gains momentum among enterprise companies, it is also finding a home among state governments. California, Minnesota, New Jersey, Texas and others have either evaluated or implemented VoIP. And yes, they know that the cost savings are only part of the picture. They have plenty of other reasons for VoIP. State IT execs betting on VoIP http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/082304nastd.html?net
As VoIP gains momentum among enterprise companies, it is also finding a home among state governments. California, Minnesota, New Jersey, Texas and others have either evaluated or implemented VoIP. And yes, they know that the cost savings are only part of the picture. They have plenty of other reasons for VoIP.
State IT execs betting on VoIP
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/082304nastd.html?net
Carrier group seeks fee overhaul
Ever wonder why it sometimes can be more expensive to make phone calls within your state than between states or across the country? According to a group of carriers, it has to do with inter-carrier compensation for long-distance calls. The group is calling for a reform, and it has a new plan – but critics say it benefits carriers more than consumers.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/082304fcc.html?net
Vendors automate content management
Two content management vendors will broaden their product portfolios in the coming weeks to make it easier for customers to automate the error-prone job of archiving business documents.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/082304content.html?net
Motive looks to build mgmt. into apps
IT experts have long argued that management capabilities should be built into every application during development. Motive this week intends to make that task easier with new software the company says will let users build management definitions into applications and help operations staff optimize performance of those applications.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0823motive.html?net
CALL FOR ENTRIES – FINAL NOTICE
The deadline for our annual User Excellence Award and Extended Enterprise Innovator Award is fast approaching. If you’re interested in submitting an entry, go to:
https://www.nwfusion.com/survey/awards2004form.html?docid=2633
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