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In-Stat: Global cable telephony subs near 37M mark

Source: voipworld.wordpress.com

By Traci Patterson
CedMagazine

In the past year, cable telephony subscribers have increased by nearly eight million worldwide, according to a new report from In-Stat.

Growth in North America has been particularly strong as cable operators near the end of their transition to VoIP-enabled network architectures, In-Stat’s report found.

“Current priorities for cable telephony service providers are expanding the availability of their service and attracting business end-users, especially small- and medium-size businesses,” said Mike Paxton, an In-Stat analyst.

In-Stat’s research, “34 Million Subscribers: Worldwide Cable Telephony Services Continue to Expand,” found that:

  • Worldwide cable telephony service revenues are on track to reach $12.6 billion in 2008, up from $10.7 billion in 2007.
  • Total worldwide cable telephony subscribers are projected to reach 37 million by the end of 2008, and to pass 64 million by 2012.
  • In the U.S., questions remain about whether or not the cable service bundle needs to have a wireless voice component; while wireless service is an integral part of the service bundle in countries like Canada and the U.K., the collapse of the Pivot joint venture (JV) in the U.S. has put wireless service on the back burner for most U.S. cable operators.

As mentioned above, the Pivot JV involved cable operators Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications and Advance/Newhouse (Bright House Networks), which were working with Sprint Nextel to offer the Pivot wireless service. In April, it was announced that the cable operators were done with Pivot (story here).

In-Stat’s research covers the worldwide market for cable telephony. It discusses the business case for cable telephony services, discusses the availability of the service and examines specific network architectures, In-Stat said. In addition, it updates leading cable TV operator telephony deployment strategies and presents the results of a U.S. cable telephony subscriber consumer survey.

The research also provides forecasts for worldwide cable telephony subscribers, VoIP cable telephony subscribers and installed cable telephony lines through 2012, and it forecasts cable telephony service revenues and “Voice-over-Broadband” cable telephony subscribers over the next five years.

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Published on August 28th, 2008 under , , , , , , , , ,

Is VoIP the Next Cell Phone Technology?

Source: www.voip-news.com

I have this thing for online videos … well a lot of people do. It’s so nice to see and hear someone describing whatever — feelings, ideas, hopes, dreams . . .

Certainly the same is true for a video of a guy explaining why he thinks VoIP will be the next cell phone type thing. Just think back to jet pack sized cells, corded car phones, analog and then (now) digital cell phone service. It is a natural progression, for sure.

So check the video here. Then come back and share YOUR opinion.

Published on August 19th, 2008 under , , , , , ,

ShoreTel Awarded Best VoIP Provider

Source: voipworld.wordpress.com

shoretelShoreTel has been awarded the ’Best Overall VoIP Provider’in the fifth annual Memertes PilotHouse Awards for Unified Communications & Collaboration.

ShoreTel emerged as the overall best following opinions poll conducted for customers to assess VoIP vendors’ performances. In all, the opinions and experiences of426 customers were examined against 24 VoIP vendors and the overall result came in favour of ShorTel.

The vote was conducted in an Olympic gymnastics style voting system,where winner amassed the most points or votes. ShoreTelgot a total score of 4.22 out of a possible maximum high score of 5.0.

Among the parameters considered during the vote are the kind of technology used covering the underlying software, platforms, intelligence and standard compliance; product features focusing on handset and switch capabilities; solution experience focusing on the ability to understand business requirements and craft solutions that meet customers’ needs.

Published on August 9th, 2008 under , , , , , , , , ,

EVENT: Shandong Enterprises CIO Net Communications and Virtualization Technology Seminar

Source: www.voip-news.com

This one is a mouthful.

The Shandong Enterprises CIO Net Communications and Virtualization Technology Seminar is coming. It’s scheduled for July 26, 2008, at Jinan Yinquan Technology’s conference hall in Jinan, Shandong, China. ComputerWorld Magazine is cosponsoring

According to the press release:

Participating in the seminar will be 30 CIOs from companies in the industrial manufacturing, energy and electric power industries. The keynote speaker, the CIO of Zhejiang Geely Group, will share with attendees details of its successful implementation of VoIP and its overall progress in developing an enterprise IT information system (Geely’s entire VoIP system is provided by Jinan Yinquan Technology). Attendees will discuss and exchange information about VoIP, virtualization solutions and information technology systems in enterprises. Executives from the Shandong Information Industry Office and related departments will also participate in the seminar.

THe seminar will present Yinquan’s technology and also help CIOs understand the differences in needs across different enterprises.

Published on July 25th, 2008 under , , , ,

WYDE Voice to Use Performance Technology

Source: www.voip-news.com

WYDE Voice, a startup that does wideband audio conferencing, is using Performance Technologies’ Advanced Managed Platforms. The company plans to incorporate AMP5086 into their product offerings for customers looking for high-densite, low-cost voice, audio conferencing over PSTN lines.

“We selected Performance Technologies for their long history of proven innovation and leadership in CompactPCI(R) solutions,” said Michael Eastman, vice president of global sales for WYDE Voice. “Using Performance Technologies’ superior, world-class embedded systems will enable us to more rapidly develop our product offerings to exceed our customer requirements.”

Performance Technologies’ Advanced Managed Platforms are built on the company’s broad range of award-winning switches, single board computers, I/O cards, and its CGL 4.0 Registered Linux(R) OS and development environment, NexusWare(R). The ready-to-use platforms feature intelligent and comprehensive management throughout all active components.

“We are extremely pleased to be selected by WYDE Voice to meet their growing network equipment requirements and welcome them as one of our valued clients in the telecommunications market space we serve,” said Ed Bizari, vice president of sales and marketing for Performance Technologies’ Embedded Systems Group.

Published on July 15th, 2008 under , , , , ,

Beijing PowerUnique Technologies Joins VMware Technology Alliance

Source: www.voip-news.com

The VMware Technology Alliance Partner program has a new member: Beijing PowerUnique Technologies Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc. The program allows vendors to work together to provide joint solutions to customers with VMware virtualization software.

“We are excited to welcome BPUT as the newest member of the VMware TAP program,” said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware. “The VMware TAP program offers companies like BPUT the tools and resources they need to develop high-value solutions that meet the needs of our mutual customers.”

The VMware program has more than 600 members around the world.

“BPUT is honored to be VMware’s partner. We believe that the Technology Alliance Partner agreement between the two companies will help further develop the global virtualization market and we will see more innovative products for more customers around the world,” said Mr. Kunwu Li, CVDT’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

Published on June 28th, 2008 under , , ,

Polycom to Use TI Technology in IP-Phone

Source: www.voip-news.com

Polycon’s new SoundPoint IP 670 desktop phone will use Texas Instrument’s DSP technology. According to the companies that will give the IP phone high definition voice quality.

“Polycom continues to grow and improve its IP phone products, constantly pushing innovative applications and capabilities as well as helping business users experience lifelike communication and conduct remote meetings anywhere in the world. As we continue to develop better and newer phones that proliferate in workplaces, desktops, and conference tables, we continue to depend on TI’s strength in DSP programmability and flexibility,” said Jeffrey Rodman, Polycom co-founder and chief technical officer for Polycom’s Voice division. “TI is continually demonstrating to us that they not only have leading technology in VoIP architectures, but an exceptional support philosophy that assures us fast access to the right experts and the right tools to get our new products to market quickly.”

Polycom’s phone is SIP-based.

“Powered by TI’s DSP technology and used by more than 2 million users around the world, Polycom’s products and now its new SoundPoint IP 670 desktop phone offers robust quality and superb clarity in voice transmission,” said Angela Raucher, director, product management, TI’s communications infrastructure and voice group. “The power and performance of TI’s VoIP platforms coupled with the breadth and quality of Polycom’s IP phone portfolio is enabling businesses to enjoy a richer audio experience through HD quality voice transmission.”

Published on June 21st, 2008 under , , , , , ,

Voice Technology Dreams?

Source: www.voip-news.com

Texas Instruments recently held their first Vision for Voice video contest, which sought dream-scenario ideas for voice technology.

Among the winners? A keyless entry home secured by the owner’s voice. Devices that enhance quality of life for the disabled.

Grand prize winner Jonathan Chung came up with a pair of glasses that could translate foreign languages through the lenses. He’s a mechanical engineering student at the University of Maryland.

“Our Vision for Voice contest is yet another example of how TI is reaching out to the future technologists of the world and exploring ways to help make our customers’ ideas a reality with our silicon and software voice solutions,” said Brian Glinsman, general manager of TI’s communications infrastructure and voice group. “The fact that the winning entries were all from university students, many of whom are likely to be industry thought leaders in the coming years, is further evidence of the strong university relationships TI maintains across the country. We were truly eager to listen and understand the bright ideas of students, customers and partners across the country.”

Published on June 4th, 2008 under , , , , ,

The Need For Speed: AT&T Nears Completion of 3G Wireless Technology Deployment That Delivers Broadband Wireless Speeds - for Downloads and Uploads

Source: alanweinkrantz.typepad.com

Summer is just around the corner, and by June the phone company as we no longer know it, will deploy High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) technology in the six remaining markets across AT&T’s entire 3G (third-generation) wireless broadband network.

When done, AT&T will have completed its deployment of HSUPA technology, which complements existing HSDPA technology (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), making AT&T the only U.S. carrier to have fully deployed HSPA technology in its 3G network.

Today the superfast AT&T 3G network is available in more than 275 markets. By year-end, the AT&T 3G network will be available in nearly 350 markets.

With the new addition of HSUPA technology, AT&T 3G users (think iPhone 2.0) can enjoy uplink speeds between 500 and 800 Kbps. The technology is available in all but the few remaining AT&T 3G markets and will be included in all future deployments. The new upload speeds complement AT&T’s 3G download capabilities, which currently offer up to 1.4 Mbps across all markets for customers who have capable devices, such as AT&T’s LaptopConnect wireless modems.

Published on May 23rd, 2008 under , , , , , , , , , ,

Airports Continue to Not Get Technology

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

Jonathan Green explodes at his recent experience in Newark Airport where he had WiFi but found the power outlets all without juice.

Just this past Monday night I found myself in Phoenix’s Sky Harbor, one of the airports that a national publication called the best for WiFi. Sure the signal was there, but on my Mac I couldn’t get even to the home page. Of course I was able to at least get to the SouthWest Airlines pilots and flight attendants portal page, proving there was nothing wrong with my Mac.

Let’s face it, the whole concept of WiFi and technology in airports is broken. The older established airports either do it right or turn the service over to a company that understands, or the lowest bidder. Sometimes contracts with telecom carriers decide who has the rights. Compared to Europe, where I get a standard experience country by country for the most part, like in Spain with Kubi, France with Orange, T-Mobile or BT in the UK, etc. here in the USA it’s purely Russian Roulette unless you see T-Mobile, AT&T or Boingo’s Concourse Communications as the SSID.

Gateway services seem to be the biggest challenge, and airports and their providers who insist on supporting only PC’s with Windows and Internet Explorer seem to lead the list of hurdles. That and not enough bandwidth on the property of course.

But this power issue, spurred on by 9/11 is another challenge. In Phoenix Southwest Airlines built up these cool work spaces, complete with power outlets. Think of them as mini airport lounges without the lounge. Unfortunately while I had the juice, I didn’t have the WiFi….

Published on April 30th, 2008 under , , ,

Leucotron to Use GIPS Technology

Source: www.voip-news.com

Can you hear me now?

Clearer VoIP calls are headed to Brazil thanks to the implementation of technology to ensure clearer calls. Brazillian IT and telecom solutions provider, Leucotron, is embedding Global IP Solutions (GIPS) voice technology into its IP-PBX telephones to ensure high-quality calls.

“Leucotron has over 100,000 customers in our client base serving over 2 million users,” said Dilson Morales, CEO of Leucotron. “It is important for Latin America businesses to ensure the best quality phone communication, which is why Leucotron is implementing GIPS iLBC technology to ensure a high-standard of call quality.”

GIPS’ technologies were created to ensure quality VoIP calls, even over congested networks.

“Leucotron is renowned as a major player in the Brazilian IP Telephony Market,” said Steve Rust, vice president of business development at Global IP Solutions. “Their commitment to customers is evident in their use of the best technology. GIPS VoIP technology will enable Leucotron to continue innovating to ensure maximum efficiency and quality for their customers’ telecommunications.”

Published on April 11th, 2008 under , , , , , ,

Here Comes Trouble: A Social Directory

Source: gigaom.com

The declining relevance of telephone directories erased 95 percent of publisher RH Donnelley’s market capitalization over the last 12 months. Although Google’s free 1-800-GOOG-411 service may attract some share of the directory assistance business, the crux of the problem lies with the diminished standing of wired telephones in an increasingly crowded communications landscape. The demise of paper directories does not, however, mean there exists a clear alternative to accommodate the growing list of communication coordinates most people juggle. A “social directory” created by merging the telephone directory with the social networking model may provide a way forward.

Given the open-ended nature of the information that gets indexed, search engines remain poorly suited to the task of finding contact information. Success depends on a cleverly structured query; search engines do not, after all, distinguish contact information from other types of information. But while a directory with a relatively finite and narrow data set (e.g. contact information) would greatly increase the probability of success, the process of creating directories still awaits an Internet upgrade.

The standard model for directories fails with respect to mobile phones, email addresses and instant messaging screen names. Posting the Yellow Pages online retains the same city and state search limitations of the paper directories, and the infrequent publishing cycle of directories becomes unworkable at the current pace with which communication coordinates get added and subtracted. Further, the growth in communication options makes it impractical to rely on a single service provider directory. What makes much more sense in our Internet-heavy world is a user-generated directory in which individuals own and update their own listing.

The lack of a directory for mobile phone numbers traces to the fear of unwanted calls. A directory that supports authentication along the lines of social networks solves this problem. Keeping your number secret and employing Caller ID are poor substitutes for actually controlling who can call you. The social directory could implement an invite authentication process like any other social network. People already include some contact information in their social network profiles, but a purpose-built social directory could offer additional communication functionality.

The social directory represents a far more elegant solution than that of spamming friends with requests to update contact information through services like Plaxo. The social directory could make a social circle accessible via clickable links while hiding the actual contact information. Rather than giving out a telephone number or email address to a new acquaintance, users of a social directory would associate their listing with keywords (such as “plumber” or “dog lover”).

As the number of communication options increases, so does the burden of managing contact information, yet Internet-enabled directory options remain lacking. Google’s 60 percent share of Internet searches gives the company both gatekeeper status in the information Internet — not to mention a rich market capitalization. However, Google’s revenue represents less than a third of what the declining telephone directories generate in the U.S. alone. Riches await the infocom company that achieves gatekeeper status for the Internet’s communications applications.

Published on March 28th, 2008 under , , , ,

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