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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) stories - Page 19

In the same way that copper telephone wires were co-opted for use by computers, the Internet Protocol was co-opted to carry telephone calls. Neither were designed for the purpose and therefore both faced technological limitations. Voice over Internet Protocol describes the transmission of telephone calls on the IP network. This was initially challenging, as IP works on a ‘best effort’ principle and sends traffic in a random stream of ‘packets’, later reassembled at destination in the correct order. Voice and video packets must arrive contiguously or they are garbled. This problem was overcome by various techniques including SIP: Session Initiation Protocol facilitates VOIP calls and is commonly used when you make a call over the internet.
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Only 20% of e-waste is recycled - and this needs to change, says United Nations

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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A new report reveals that e-waste is a growing crisis, with 44.7 million metric tonnes generated in 2016, and a further increase predicted for 2021.
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Microsoft teams up with TomTom to launch Azure Location Based Services

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Microsoft is launching a new Azure service that aims to meet the geospatial needs enterprise customers that use location data.
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Fujitsu and Citrix expand cloud collaboration, launch virtual desktop service

Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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This is not the first time Fujitsu and Citrix have collaborated. The two companies have collaborated on VDI technology for around two decades.
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Malaysia's telecom market to 'stay afloat' through to 2021

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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​Malaysia's telecom market is in relatively comfortable stead according to a new report from GlobalData, driven largely by mobile data.
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Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.
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Microsoft rolls out guest access feature for Teams

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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The feature was designed with the principles of teamwork, security & compliance, and IT manageability in mind.
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Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud productivity partnership

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Adobe Sign is now Microsoft's preferred e-signature solution; Microsoft Teams now preferred chat-based workspace across Adobe Cloud Services.
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Exclusive: SnapperNet completes end-to-end VoIP lineup with new 3CX deal

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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SnapperNet has signed a deal with 3CX, providing the distributor and its resellers with a complete end-to-end VoIP offering for any size deployment.
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Polycom and Microsoft tighten ties offering RealPresence use in Office 365

Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Microsoft has certified more Polycom offerings for Office 365, enabling users to incorporate Polycom audio and video into Skype for Business.
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Dropbox and Microsoft Teaming up to deliver new integrations

Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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Dropbox's new integrations with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office 365 allow users to choose additional storage options.
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RSL Queensland marks 100th anniversary with Microsoft tech transformation

Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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RSL Queensland celebrates 100th anniversary with Microsoft technology transformation, leveraging Azure, Office 365, Dynamics365 and Teams.
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Trustwave exposes backdoor in DblTek devices; vendor issues poor patch & goes silent

Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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DblTek left vulnerabilities in its IoT devices, tried to hide the vulnerability, issued shoddy patches and cut off all contact with Trustwave.
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The UC tussle between Cisco, Microsoft and Google - and they're just getting started

Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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There is a true battle going on between the three heavyweights, with all offering unique products that are in fact subtly similar.
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Slack launches attack against Microsoft with new product release

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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Slack are calling it one of their 'most significant news announcements to date', that will shape the future of work for teams and businesses.
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Snapchat and Skype not up to scratch with user privacy

Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Snapchat and Skype amongst apps not protecting user privacy, according to Amnesty International. Only 3 of 11 tech firms provide end-to-end encryption.
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Microsoft Azure to power 'the future of connected driving' with Renault-Nissan

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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Microsoft teams up with Renault-Nissan Alliance to work on the new generation of connected driving & autonomous services, through Microsoft Azure.
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Genesys announces its new Microsoft status

Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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Genesys becomes a Microsoft Gold Partner, strengthening their collaboration & providing customers with more value.
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New partnership looks to expand global VoIP presence

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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Telnyx partners with Equinix to expand VoIP platform to Europe and Asia, improving network performance by over 60%.
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How Pitcher Partners simplified its corporate experience

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Pitcher Partners revolutionises its workspace by embracing a cloud-first strategy, ditching desk phones for Skype and mobility.
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Microsoft calls on partners for Skype PSTN conferencing rollout

Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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Microsoft is calling on its partners to help as it prepares to launch Skype for Business PSTN Conferencing in Australia.