Not all VoIP rollouts go as planned; WAN optimization, VoIP and MPLS top IT managers' plans

Convergence & VoIP News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by ShoreTel eBook: IP Telephony from A to Z Get the book on VoIP, from vendor evaluation and selection to ensuring reliability and security. Whether you're considering a rollout or you've already deployed, you'll quickly get up to speed on the most important IP telephony issues and factors. Network World's Convergence & VoIP News Alert, 05/30/07 Video: Not all VoIP rollouts go as planned, 05/21/07:  Despite new building and fresh networking gear, a voice over IP implementation does not always go as planned - even for a high-tech outfit like the Argonne National Laboratory. Scott Pinkerton, manager of Argonne's core network infrastructure, explains the hurdles his group faced and the lessons learned from their failed VoIP project. Report says Avaya in talks for private-equity buyout, 05/29/07:  A private-equity firm is reportedly seeking a buyout of Avaya, according to The Wall Street Journal. Wi-Fi calls coming to the PSP this year, 05/28/07:  Internet voice and video calls are on the cards for some PlayStation Portable (PSP) owners later this year. Executive Guide - VoIP: No Turning Back Discover how real-work enterprises are deploying VoIP via several case studies Click here for more information. Linux & Open Source Newsletter: Vyatta, Digium, partner to combine open source networking and VoIP, 05/23/07:  Users of open source networking and telephony gear will get good news this week, as Vyatta and Digium have entered into a joint development and marketing agreement. WAN optimization, VoIP and MPLS top IT managers' plans, 05/23/07:  WAN optimization, VoIP and MPLS are among the technologies most of interest to IT executives attending Interop this week, according to a survey conducted on the show floor.

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