VoIP and convergence in 2008 will see VoIP over 3G wireless and more

Convergence & VoIP Alert NetworkWorld.com | VoIP & Convergence Research Center | Update Your Profile VoIP and convergence in 2008 will see VoIP over 3G wireless and more By Steve Taylor and Larry Hettick As is our custom when the New Year begins, today we'll present our top 10 predictions for VoIP and convergence in 2008, covering unified applications, SIP-based hosted VoIP, VoIP over 3G wireless, and more. Read full story Steve Taylor is president of Distributed Networking Associates and publisher/editor-in-chief of Webtorials. For more detailed information on most of the topics discussed in this newsletter, connect to Webtorials, the premier site for Web-based educational presentations, white papers, and market research. Taylor can be reached at taylor@webtorials.com Larry Hettick is a Principal Analyst at Current Analysis, the leading provider of competitive response solutions. A 25 year industry veteran, he has focused on Convergence and VoIP since 2000. MORE STORIES SPONSORED BY SILVER PEAK Best Practices for WAN Optimization with Data Replication Learn the keys for successful data protection across the WAN in this informative whitepaper, Best Practices for Deploying WAN Optimization with Data Replication. Get tips on how to configure these platforms and how to optimize your deployment. RELATED NEWS: Cisco Callmanager Express help Your chance to discuss XML help files and other annoying Cisco CME issues. The value of unified communications, 01/02/08 As unified communication technologies mature, the focus is shifting from making a business case for UC to concrete and tangible deployment issues. To succeed, it is critical that business leaders, IT managers and planners understand where UC solutions offer value and how they improve competitiveness. Why Cisco should raid Microsoft Cisco Subnet blogger Joe Panettieri says Cisco would do well to raid Microsoft to fill its vacant head of North American channels post - that would really help up the pace of the Microsoft vs. Cisco battle over unified communications. Qwest scores $8.3 million contract to upgrade DOE systems, 12/20/07 Qwest won an $8.3 million contract from the U.S. Department of Energy this week to upgrade the DOE headquarters voice switch system. EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS Exploring what matters most in IT today. TAMING THE VIRTUAL BEAST VM management tools from Microsoft, VMware, XenSource leave room for improvement. SPONSORED BY SILVER PEAK Best Practices for WAN Optimization with Data Replication Learn the keys for successful data protection across the WAN in this informative whitepaper, Best Practices for Deploying WAN Optimization with Data Replication. Get tips on how to configure these platforms and how to optimize your deployment. Complimentary Subscriptions for IT Professionals Sign up today and receive a yearly subscription to Network World magazine. Each week Network World is jam-packed with news, analysis, expert industry opinions and management advice that many network IT professional can't live without. Why not join them? Click here to subscribe: http://www.nww.com/PSA2_0102 Featured reader resource 90% of IT Managers are leaving their company at risk for a DNS ATTACK. Get the tools and resources you need to keep your DNS healthy and secure. Run a DNSreport on your domain today - 56 critical tests run in 8 seconds. Visit www.dnssfuff.com to learn more. (apply coupon NWW2007NLA for a 25% membership discount)   01/09/08 TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: The IT department is dead, author argues Nugache worm kicking up a Storm Is gaming Google a gateway to crime? Top stories from the International CES Cisco's virtual switch smashes records The 15 best downloads of the year Facebook's malicious widget - 'Secret Crush' Bill Gates, Microsoft fund deep space telescope Google Android faces big problems Everything that matters in IT MOST E-MAILED STORY: The 15 best downloads of the year Comprehensive Network Access Control Download an exclusive whitepaper on Comprehensive Network Access Control and discover how you can provide endpoint security, compliance and peace of mind. Get it now IT Buyer's Guides Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now.   To continue receiving NetworkWorld's Convergence & VoIP Alert newsletter, please add @nwfnews.com to your white list. COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE As a NW newsletter subscriber you are eligible to receive 50 issues of Network World Magazine, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Sign up for your subscription today: Apply here. International subscribers,click here.   SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Terms of Service/Privacy Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007