Netflix Dumps HD-DVD
Sigh, I guess this really is the end of HD-DVD. Today I received a nice email from Netflix telling me very simply that they won't be handling HD-DVD any longer. They'll continue to distribute the discs that they have, but…
Snom M3 Review Update
The detailed review of the Snom M3 is just about complete, barring a few last minute edits. However, the editors over at www.smallnetbuilder.com have decided to purchase it for publication at their site. It'll probably take them a week or…
Do I Dare Hope? Broadband Innovation In Rural Texas
Gigaom has an article this morning about a small company rolling out high speed wireless data service into rural areas of Texas. It certainly sounds like an impressive service. If I were in a covered service area I'd be all…
An Interview with Jonathan Christensen, GM of Audio & Video at Skype
Lee S Dryburgh has a very interesting interview with Jonathan Christensen who is the general manager of audio and video at Skype. It's in support of the coming eComm2008 conference that arises out of the ashes of the O'Reilly ETel…
Considering Hosted IP-PBX Offerings
Zeeek posed an interesting question earlier today : “What hosted service would you choose for a non-technical friend?”
Here’s my take on the subject:
Configuration Flexibility
The whole idea of hosted PBX is that you retain the flexibility of having your own PBX, but avoid the headache of its physical installation, maintenance and cost. There will be some configuration, maybe more than a little. There can still be a role for a consultant if the end users are truly non-technical.
Ultimately the ability to craft a dial plan that will adequately serve the end user will revolve around the configuration flexibility of the provider. Here are some features to look for:
TMC on SIP to Skype Gateway
Ya gotta hand it to Tom Keating over at TMC, he gets into some interesting stuff. Dan York too for that matter. Today Tom has a post with respect to the Future of SIP To Skype Gateway In Doubt. It's…