FCC Takes Steps to Improve Responses to Wireless 911 Callers
The Federal Communications Commission recently took action to strengthen and improve the ability of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs, or 911 call centers) to quickly locate wireless 911 callers and dispatch emergency responders to assist them during emergencies. More...
Survey: Costs of Office Communications Server too great for some organizations
The main reasons businesses are interested in UC are its support of enterprise voice, instant messaging and Web conferencing, with these factors being cited by between 48% and 58% of respondents as drivers or significant drivers. More...
Ethernet Adapts for Data Center Applications
Ethernet inherently doesn't provide the ability to multi-path because STP is blocking our redundant links to mitigate loops in the network. So if you are implementing Fibre Channel over Ethernet and have promised your SAN team that the network won't lose their Fibre Channel frames, the next hurdle will be multi-pathing. More...
Industry Leader Joins Charter Executive Team / Don Detampel Named Charter Executive Vice
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. today announced the appointment of Don Detampel to its leadership team as Executive Vice President and President, Commercial Services. More...
Losing touch abroad costs us business, say firms
Research by the mobile phone service that uses VoIP technology to route calls over the internet and reduce costs, revealed that more than two thirds (69 percent) of Brits that travel abroad for business feel mobile phone roaming charges are too high. More...
Customs HQ Helped by Nextiva Office to Handle Business
Importing goods through US Customs is made easier by CustomsHQ. com, an online resource. Nextiva has been selected by Customs HQ to provide its business phone system. More...
Primus Telecommunications Selects Peter D. Aquino as Next Chairman, President and CEO
Mr. Aquino has devoted his career to building and restructuring telecommunications services providers, most recently serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of RCN Corporation, a provider of digital video, high-speed data, voice, and high-capacity transport to residential and small, medium and large enterprise and carrier customers from December 2004 to August 2010. More...
Versatile and Motorola Solutions Improve Stadium Experience for San Diego Chargers' Fans
"Keeping stadium guests safe and secure is a critical component to ensuring an enjoyable game day experience," said Tom Moore, Director of Hospitality Solutions for Motorola. More...
Sonus Networks' Connexions 2010 Offers First- Hand View of the Technology Shaping the Future
"At Connexions 2010 we are providing our customers and partners with an in-depth and hands-on view of the complete breadth of products and new technologies from Sonus Networks," said Guru Pai, chief operating officer at Sonus Networks. More...
What to Do About Phantom Charges on Your Phone Bill
The news of Verizon's "phantom charges" and pending consumer payout has sent smart consumers to pore over their phone bills. But before your blood pressure peaks, be aware that one apparent phantom charge is harmless and carries no cost, though another, which appears to be a scam, shouldn't be ignored. More...