Is it really possible to unlock Linksys IP phones?; Skype woos SMBs

Convergence & VoIP News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent Special Report: Managing VoIP with a Lean Staff Discover how IT executives are managing the riding tide of VoIP and collaborative applications rollouts and operation despite lean network staffs with Network World's latest Special Report "VoIP and Beyond". Click here to download this Special Report. Network World's Convergence & VoIP News Alert, 08/29/07 Is it really possible to unlock Linksys IP phones?: Bloggers and Cisco Subnet readers debate whether it is possible to unlock Linksys IP phones. Unlocking the iPhone could invite DMCA suit, 08/27/07: Hackers who unlock Apple's iPhone from the AT&T network and share the method with 10 million of their closest Internet friends are inviting a lawsuit from the two companies, several intellectual property lawyers said Monday. Managing voice, 08/28/07: At Voicecon last week, there was much hoopla around IP telephony management, led by EMC’s announcement to play in the space following a partnership deal inked with Integrated Research. Finally… IT decision-makers are paying at least some attention to how they will manage their voice (and ultimately unified) communication infrastructure. Get more out of your IT dollar Business Services Management lets you get more out of your IT investments by aligning business goals and your core infrastructure. Network World Editor-in-Chief John Dix and IDC Research Manager Stephen Elliot examine BSM's benefits and how enterprises are starting to take advantage of this strategy. Attend now! Unified communications behind increased network traffic, 08/27/07: When it comes to network traffic, network managers know it's not about how to decrease traffic; it's more about how to ensure bottlenecks are avoided when traffic inevitably continues to grow. Defunct SunRocket sues Vonage over subscriber list, 08/24/07: Defunct VoIP service provider SunRocket is suing Vonage, claiming its rival used its subscriber list without paying for it. Skype woos SMBs with new deal, 08/24/07: Skype has launched a package for small businesses that bundles up the company's software with call credits and subscriptions for multiple users. Cisco vs. Microsoft: More FUD ahead: Cisco Subnet's Channelguy says despite the promises of Cisco CEO John Chambers and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to play nice it's likely that their sales reps will still sling FUD. Microsoft, Limelight deal revealed: Microsoft has hired Limelight Networks to boost Internet performance. The two have hinted that they will jointly develop broadcast quality video streaming technologies.

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