VoIP still lags behind in quality, survey says

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Network World's VoIP News Alert

VoIP still lags behind in quality, survey says, 07/12/05

VoIP phone systems still lag significantly behind the
traditional phone network for reliability and quality, and there
are major differences in quality among brands of VoIP service,
according to a company that evaluated six providers in the U.S.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert3262>

Skype and Boingo in VoIP Wi-Fi partnership, 07/12/05

Skype International and Boingo Wireless announced a partnership
Tuesday that will allow users to access Skype's VoIP technology
from 18,000 Wi-Fi hot spots worldwide.
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The ROI of VoIP, 07/11/05

A step-by-step guide to determining the true cost and benefits
of VoIP.
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How the vendors stack up, 07/11/05

Nemertes assesses costs by each voice over IP vendor.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlvoipalert3264>

Grant Thornton standardizes IP PBXs, 07/11/05

Firm's telecom manager recounts the savings and productivity
gains.
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Call center firms Concerto, Aspect to merge in $1 billion deal,
07/06/05

Privately held Concerto Software is to acquire Aspect
Communications in a deal valued at $1 billion that could create
the world's largest call center products and services company,
the pair said Tuesday.
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Newsletter: Court's clarification an important one, 07/06/05

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling, in the
case of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association
vs. Brand X, that we believe will ...
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