August 11, 2008
VoIP the Next generation for 2009 and Beyond
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August 2, 2008
VoIP on the Apple iPod iTouch?
First I need to state that I am NOT an expert on VoIP hacks or hardware hacks for that matter. I am also not an expert on whether or not VoIP is capable of being deployed on an Apple iphone or itouch. So please don't call me asking how to hack your iPhone or iTouch to make VoIP calls.
All I can say is,… that I know there has been a lot of Buzz and Hype that it is possible to make VoIP calls on the Apple iPhone and even the iTouch. Sadly though it appears that it is just nothing more than that….Buzz and Hype….At least making VoIP calls in an easy and practical manner on the apple devices seems to be a long way off.
Now I am sure it will eventually be possible to make successful VoIP call on the iPhone and the iTouch in a practical and user friendly manner , but it is my opinion that it is a long way off for this to happen….Who knows I could be wrong.
Look at this though:
The guys at touchmods.net have been busy readying a VoIP app for the iPod touch, and they have just released a video of the first successful call made using their software.
Here is somethin else very interesting
So we've known for just under a month that, despite not coming with a microphone bulit-in, the audio input pins on the iPod touch dock connector are active (via Engadget).
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The discovery of the live audio pins immediately led to lots of speculation about using the device for VoIP. Although to be honest, having used many large screen "smart phones" over the years, the ergonomics are wrong. Without Bluetooth using the iPod touch as a phone will be pretty tiresome. But the general consensus seems to be, it looks like an iPhone, why shouldn't it be able to make calls?
Shortly after the discovery of the live audio input pins, the same people hacked a mic in a dock connector (via Engadget). Now all that was lacking was some VoIP software…
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A couple of days ago reports surfaced that the SvSIP stack has now been ported (via TUAW) and is being tested and that it's been confirmed that registration and signalization is working.
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The translation is that "it all just works". As far as I know nobody has made an actual voice call yet (accept for the guys in the video above), but all the right bits of software have already been written, and just need to be connected together. It's just a matter of time before that happens, and the fact that people are willing to go to this length to hack VoIP onto a device which out of the box fundamentally lacks even hardware support is telling.
Mobile phones have been commodity items, at least in the UK and Europe, for several years. What the drive for VoIP on the iPod touch is telling me is that the network providers, and the infrastructure they provide that sit behind the telephone calls you make, are starting to become exactly that. Infrastructure. The network of cell towers are just another commodity, and can be swapped out and replaced by a different infrastructure, in this case WiFi, without the user noticing much of a difference. The interesting stuff, the packet data level, sits on top, transparently.
This has been rubbed home to me by two things, the Skypephone which I've got on loan from Three, and the realisation that I haven't actually used my fixed line at home for several months now. It sits there, carries my ADSL connection, and as a consequence my phone calls which are now almost exclusively done over VoIP. But actual POTS calls? Not for a while…
Well untill there is a practical and LEGAL way to make VoIP calls on the iTouch and iPhone I am going to stick with what I know. Providing versatile and verbose business class VoIP solutions for local Tucson Businesses.
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August 1, 2008
VoIP in 2008 Questions and Answers
Question: What is Voice Over IP VoIP?
Answer: Voice Over IP (VoIP) is the technology that enables users to make and receive phone calls thru the Internet as opposed to using the traditional public switched telephone networks (PSTN's).
Question: How does VoIP work?
Answer: VoIP involves the transmission of voice communication using the Internet Protocol that is already common in data transmissions on the Internet. Internet telephony software is also available that enables individuals to use the Internet as a transmission medium for essentially free telephone calls to anywhere in the world.
Question: How Do I Know If I have a VoIP Phone Call?
Answer: It will ring like any other telephone call.
Question: What are the advantages of VoIP over traditional a telephone network?
Answer: The primary main advantage of VoIP over traditional analog phone lines is it's cheaper. Other advantages of VoIP are as follows:
- Digital features not commonly available on traditional phone lines such as voicemail
- Caller ID
- Conference
- Music-on-hold
- Conference calls
- Call Filtering and Blocking
- Receive voicemail to your email inbox or web page
- Add multiple new inbound area codes for your phone allowing you to create a ‘virtual presence’ in other cities or provide a local calling number to friend and family members.
Question: What type of service and equipment are needed to use VoIP?
Answer: The following equipment and services are required to use VoIP:
- High-Speed Broadband connection
- IP Phones (Softphones will require PC) or Analog Telephone Adapters (ATAs)
- A VoIP Service Provider.
Question: What kind of quality can I expect from VoIP?
Answer: It depends on two primary factors, the amount of bandwidth available and the IP Endpoints connected (whether there are additional components that are providing processing power to improve the connection). Experts do not recommend VoIP through dial-up or other Internet accounts that offer “low” bandwidth. This causes severe loss of quality depending upon the amount of congestion on the Internet, bandwidth limitations leading to packet loss, latency, and jitters.
Question: Do I need a computer to make/receive VoIP calls?
Answer: The answer depends on whether or not you will be using a softphone with your VoIP integration. VoIP does not require any computer to make/receive phone calls (only ATA devices or IP phones). If softphones are used instead of physical phones or (ATA devices), then computers are required.
Question: Can I surf the web during VoIP calls?
Answer: Yes, VoIP allows web surfing while making and receiving VoIP calls simultaneously. It shares the bandwidth connection with other LAN computers and prioritizes voice.
Question: Should I use an (ATA) or an IP Softphone?
Answer: It depends on your preference and budget. An (ATA) will allow you to use analog phones for VoIP. While this might save money, they do not have one touch feature keys (e.g. transfer, hold, etc). On the other hand, using IP softphones will provide more features that are similar to digital phones.
Question: Can I use VoIP for all the phones in my residence?
Answer: Definitely, VoIP can replace every single phone in your residence. Both (ATA devices) and IP softphones can be used instead of regular analog phones. This setup requires an account with a VoIP provider. It is recommended that you keep your current telephone service because a loss of power will mean your internet connection will go down and you will not be able to make or receive VoIP calls. VoIP is currently looked upon as a way to reduce your long distance telephone charges while capitalizing on many of the advanced features offered by VoIP technology.
Question: Can VoIP make and receive calls to/from public switched telephone lines (PSTN)?
Answer: Yes, VoIP users can make and receive calls to/from public switched telephone lines (PSTN) lines. Any type of calls (e.g. local, long distance, international, etc.) are allowed. This requires an account with VoIP Service Providers that provide termination.
Question: May I keep my existing phone number when migrating to VoIP?
Answer: Most VoIP Service Providers will allow you to keep your existing public switched telephone phone number for VoIP. However, you will need to check with the provider since not all of them offer this service. A signed "Letter of Authorization" will be required by the provider when keeping your number.
Question: What are VoIP Service Providers?
Answer: VoIP Service Providers are the next generation telcos that provide interconnection between VoIP and public switched telephone network (PSTN) networks. They allow call origination and termination between these two networks.
Question: Does My Computer Need To Be Turned On?
Answer: No, but your Internet connection needs to be powered and working.
Question: Does the FCC Regulate VoIP?
Answer: The FCC has organized an FCC Internet Policy Working Group to identify, evaluate, and address policy issues that will arise as telecommunications services move into Internet-based platforms.
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The Book of Wireless: A Painless Guide to Wi-Fi and Broadband Wireless
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| Broadband wireless networks bring us closer to the Internet's ultimate destiny of interconnecting everyone, everywhere. But wireless networking can be a bit geeky and nerve-wracking without a proper guide. Let's face it: Networking can be hard.If you're one of the last holdouts still connected to the Internet by a wire, The Book of Wireless, 2nd Edition is the book for you. You'll learn how to set up your own home (or small office) wireless network and how to use public wireless networks, safely and securely. This plain-English guide demystifies configuring and using wireless networks-everything from shopping for parts to securing your network. Learn how to:
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| This is not a book for professionals by any stretch. The book is for novices to intermediate-level users. There are several inaccuracies and omissions. For example, the author cites EDGE as the only alternative to EV-DO. This is false, and EDGE is an aging technology that is being used less and less. GSM has its own 3G, HSDPA. The book doesn't mention this, and confuses it with EDGE. As for omissions, the book doesn't mention WPA2, the most secure wireless encryption technology available. The book mentions WPA, and talks about its pitfalls. It doesn't even mention WPA2, which has been available for a few years now. It should have been mentioned in the 1st edition, but it didn't even make it into the 2nd edition.This is a decent book for beginners, but be wary of the inaccuracies. Don't go into a cellphone store and ask for the 'fancy top-of-the-line' EDGE cellphones when there are much faster alternatives. I've seen these mistakes with only a cursory glance over the book, so take the whole book with a grain of salt.The book should also be called 'The Book of Wi-fi'. The majority of the book is about Wi-fi. There are only a few short chapters at the end about cellular wireless (which aren't even accurate as I've said earlier). If you're looking for a complete book of wireless (Bluetooth and such) this is not the book for you. | |||||
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| An excellent guide to the mysteries of broadband wireless networks. It's pretty comprehensive, covering everything from the basics of networking, how wi-fi actually works, the various types of hardware you'll need and encounter, through to chapters on the hot topics of wireless security and wireless on your smartphone.The text itself is friendly and clear, with great examples strewn throughout. There's a lot of depth to the explanations too - everyone from a techie to a wifi novice will find useful information in this book. There's a great chapter on installing and configuring your wifi access points, which covers everything you'll need to know. Other chapters are slightly more specialised, for example the one on long-range point-to-point links - interesting stuff, but aimed at the more advanced level. There are detailed chapters on setting up wifi for Windows, Mac and Linux - nice to see all three covered in detail.The book moves onto with a look at the alternatives to wifi - EDGE, EV-DO, WiMax and so on, before finishing off with chapters on smartphones/PDAs and VPNs. Rounded off with a short but useful troubleshooting section, this book really does cover everything you'd need to know about wireless technology | |||||
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| "The Book of Wireless" by John Ross is an answer to the problem of learning about wireless networking. With the wide spread use of Wireless networks today anyone with a computer should at least know the basics of wireless. Also, with the wireless networking, users need to know how to protect themselves from wireless networking attacks.Ross's book provides a general but detailed look at all parts of wireless on all different platforms and environment. The reader will gain an understanding of all parts of wireless networking, from physical layer to the application layer of networking with examples of setting up their own wireless network. The author explains why users need to take measures in securing their wireless networks. This book is intended for reader's who want to learn more about wireless networking. Those who are thinking about using wireless to the user who has already setup a home wireless network will find this book useful.The first three chapters in the "The Book of Wireless" provides the reader with an introduction to networking and wireless. The author talks about the OSI Model, physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application layers. These chapters would be a good introduction to any computer networking class. It gives the reader the background information of how wireless networking works. Chapters four and five look at the hardware used in networking and how-to setup a home or office WI-FI network. If you need to quickly setup a wireless network theses are the chapters for you. The author does a good job at explaining the different configuration options which the user has to choose from. This allows the user to choose which networking setup will work best for that particular user. Chapters six through eight focuses on ways of connecting to an access point with Windows, Mac, Linux or Unix. The author teaches the user how to use the different wireless tools out there no matter which operating system you use. I am happy to see a chapter on Linux where the author explains everything to the Linux user everything, which they need to connect to any wireless network. The author even explains the wireless device drive Linux users will need. Chapter 9 brings to light all the details of setting up a wireless network. The reader will learn how to setup an access point and have a greater understanding of the different technologies used here. The author even goes into detail on how the user can setup a neighborhood network. An important step in setting up any wireless is security and the author states some of the different methods of increasing your wireless security when setting up a wireless access point. Chapter 12 which I believe is the most important chapter in wireless networking is wireless network security. The author explains the differences between the different methods of increasing a wireless network. I liked how the author explains why users should use one method over another. This chapter is for any user that is wondering what are the differences between WEP and WPA and which one they should use. The author even goes into detail about how to use the firewall on your router to increase your network security and health. This chapter is a must read for anyone who has a wireless network. Chapter 17 is for the user that is in charge of setting up their wireless network and has found a problem with it. The author goes into detail some of the common problems the user may come across. In conclusion, if you or anyone you know has a wireless network or is planning on setting up one, "The Book of Wireless" is a valuable resource to read. You will gain a better understanding of wireless networking. No matter which operating system you are using, you will be able to connect and setup a secure wireless network in no time. | |||||
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| Another book of wireless published, but this one is different.First of all this is the updated second edition of the book and it is a pleasure to read.Target group and goal Target group for this book is beginner to intermediate with a clear and understandable flow and references. Anyone who can turn on a computer would more or less be able to build wireless networks with 802.11 after reading this book. Further they would even have some security features turned on. That is the goal I think, having a book that a beginning junior administrator, a hobbyist new to wireless or somebody else interested would use for the main knowledge about building the network. And the book succeeds very well in that respect. The examples are clearly explained and information is presented in chapters that make it easy to find what your are looking for. No matter if you are running Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X or Linux this book describes the steps to get wireless networks up and running. Content of the book Content of this book includes introduction to the technology, configuring the wireless clients, the access points, securing the network, using other networks - and then even some chapters on VPN, Smart Phones/PDAs and then even some thoughts on combining wireless with long-range and wireless broadband services like 3G/WiMAX. This is quite a lot of information for a book with only little more than 300 pages. Great things This is a great reference and it is easy to find what you are looking for in this book. This makes the book usefull immediately as a reference when doing practical work with wireless 802.11 networks. Clarity is also the force of this book, making it easy to follow and understandable by people not really into neither computers or computer books. I expect to pass this book on to my brother who is not formally educated in computers, but who would benefit from this book. There is also a clear indication that this author is an expert on this subject, but he has decided to filter ruthlessly in his material - to make it easy to read. This way of killing your darlings must be commended, as this makes the flow of the book better. If I were the author I would have mentioned several details along the way, but that would have made this book worse! Forward references are contained in this text in many places to make it easy to find the information you need quickly. These references appear in the text as references to things later in the book. As an example in Chapter 4 "The Hardware You Need for WiFi" has this text right in the middle: "Chapter 12 contains more detailed information …". This you would expect from a normal book to have in the presentation of the book, but in this book it is sprinkled in all the right places to make random browsing and reading easier. For most readers you will also appreciate that John did not include a lot of mathematics and formulas about bandwidth etc., but decided to keep the text narrative instead. Bad things Some pictures are repeated several times, making the read from cover to cover a bit strange. Did I forget to move the bookmark, have I read this before? The way this book was meant to be used, for practical building of networks it is fine, but expect some repeated information if you read from cover to cover. I consider this intended, but mention it anyway. A thing to be mentioned with this book is that some details are left out. For instance several times it is mentioned that WEP is dead, dead and dead again (not with these words though) which is fine. That is the conclusion, and if you come away from this book only remembering that it is great … but some people want the nasty details. These details are in some cases left for the reader, and some places include great links to get more information. But nevertheless some people would want more than this book has to offer. No math, since I also wrote this in Great things, and I consider this both good and bad. Most people don't want math - but then again some people do. If you want to get down and dirty with math and formulas about wireless networks, this is not the book for you. Conclusion So to summarize, this book is packed with information that will make it easier to get your wireless network running. Also it includes a bigger picture with vital information about the security of using wireless networks. Further it introduces some other technologies that you can use when being a road warrior with a laptop. When you have finished this book you will start using the detailed references to other papers and books while growing better at wireless technologies. This is the best wireless book from beginning to intermediate user and highly recommended. | |||||
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| Are you an avid user of the Internet? If you are, then this book is for you. Author John Ross, has done an outstanding job of writing a second edition of a book that shows you how to choose the best wireless data service for your particular needs.Ross, begins with an explanation of how data networks operate; how wireless technology can extend data networks beyond the reach of wired connections; and, how Wi-Fi networks work. Then, the author describes the hardware needed for Wi-Fi and how to design and install your own Wi-Fi network. Next, he shows you how to use a Wi-Fi network to connect to the Internet from a computer running Microsoft Windows. The author also covers Wi-Fi clients for Linux and Unix operating systems. He continues by providing similar information for Macintosh OS X. Then, the author shows you how to install and configure Wi-Fi access points. Next, he covers long-range, point-to-point WiFi links. The author continues by covering connecting to existing Wi-Fi networks and Wi-Fi security. Then, he describes some alternative broadband wireless services, including EV-DO, EDGE, and WiMAX. Next, the author explains how to use Wi-Fi and broadband services with smartphones and other pocket-size computers. He also describes virtual private networks. Then, the author explains how to use wireless links to place telephone calls through the Internet. Finally, the author offers troubleshooting tips and general advice.This most excellent book shows you how to set up your computer for wireless. But, more importantly, the book shows you how to design and install your own wireless network. | |||||
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VoX Communications Awarded Contract to Provide VoIP Services to Charles Street Partner's (CSP) Broadband Subsidiaries
CSP Has Over $34 Million in Financing in Process to Help Fund Broadband Projects in Underserved Rural Markets
Last update: 11:00 a.m. EDT July 30, 2008
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jul 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — VoX Communications Corp., Pervasip Corp.'s (PVSP:pervasip corp com
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PVSP 0.14, 0.00, -3.6%) IP-based communications service provider, today announced that it has signed agreements to provide wholesale VoIP digital phone services to the operating companies of Charles Street Partners, one of the largest and fastest growing wireless broadband internet and voice providers in North America. They will market under the Clearband brand name in targeted markets throughout the US.
VoX's VoIP services will initially be deployed by CSP's operating companies covering portions of Arizona, Maryland and Florida. When completed, CSP's broadband network, using the latest WiMAX and wireless technologies, will offer data and voice capabilities to geographic areas encompassing over one half million homes and businesses, many of which have limited or no available broadband access.
"We have secured or are in the process of closing over $34 million in financing to help fund our effort to provide broadband and voice services to underserved rural markets in the United States," said Tom Della Rocco, Senior Vice President of Networks for Charles Street Partners. "We tested and compared VoX's VoIP services against the competition and concluded that VOX is the best wholesale VoIP provider in the industry in terms of voice quality, provisioning and overall value."
Mark Richards, President and CIO of VoX Communications stated, "We are proud to have Charles Street Partners as one of our wholesale customers. They are an excellent testimonial of how our superior VoIP services are able to cover the largest markets in the United States as well as the underserved, rural areas. Our unique VoIP technology, coupled with high-profile service providers like CSP, enables us to strengthen our presence in the larger metropolitan markets, while simultaneously enabling us to gain first-mover advantage in some of the most underserved, rural markets in the country."
To be added to Pervasip's investor list, please contact Haris Tajyar at htajyar@irintl.com or at 818-382-9702
About Charles Street Partners
Charles Street Partners LLC, under the Clearband USA banner, is one of the largest and fastest growing broadband internet and telephone providers in North America. CSP was founded and is run by industry veterans with decades of successful experience in cellular, landline, cable, and satellite communications, and is backed by major financial institutions. By bringing true broadband and competitive voice, and delivering HD television over satellite via DirectTV, CSP is building a business providing a long term attractive alternative to the incumbent telephone and cable company services.
For more information on Clearband products and services, visit: www.clearbandusa.com.
About VoX
VoX Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pervasip Corp. (PVSP:pervasip corp com
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PVSP 0.14, 0.00, -3.6%) , is an industry leader in wholesale digital voice services for the residential and small business markets. With a nationwide VoIP network and internally-developed software and product features, VoX offers a private label digital voice program sold to cable operators, carriers, CLECs, ISPs and resellers. The Company differentiates itself through a unique combination of high quality voice services, flexible back office capabilities and automated provisioning systems that enable a quick turn-up for service providers at attractive margins. VoX offers a feature-rich, low-cost, high-quality alternative to traditional phone services. In addition the Company offers carrier-type services for voice origination and termination, as well as 800 and other IP-based services. For more information, please visit www.voxcorp.net and www.pervasip.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Pervasip's actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, among others, certain risks and uncertainties over which the company may have no control. For further discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the discussions contained in Pervasip's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended November 30, 2007 and any subsequent SEC filings.
SOURCE: VoX Communications Corp.
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3Com 3108 Wireless Phone - Wireless VoIP phone - IEEE 802.11g (Wi-Fi) - SIP Studio : 3Com by 3Com Brand : 3Com Model : 3108 Wireless Phone Publisher : 3Com Availability : Usually ships in 2-3 business days EAN : 0662705505367 UPC : 662705505367 List Price : $415.00Our Price : $325.92 |
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| The 3Com 3108 Wireless Phone is designed to handle the increasing mobility requirements of managers, executives and power users, ensuring that important communications get the attention they need. Using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) connectivity, 3Com NBX and VCX IP telephony solutions provide the phone with call control, advanced features and applications for delivering robust capabilities and secure voice connectivity over a standards-based IEEE 802.11b/g wireless network. | |||||
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SpectraLink e340 Wireless Telephone (RoHS), Cisco Studio : SpectraLink by SpectraLink Brand : SpectraLink Model : e340 Publisher : SpectraLink Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business daysOur Price : $433.99 | ||||
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| The SpectraLink e340 Handset supports a broad range of enterprise applications and is ideally suited for the general office, financial or hospitality industries. This compact handset offers a rich set of features including a high-resolution graphic display, menu-driven functions and messaging capability all within a lightweight, ergonomic design. SpectraLink e340 provides exceptional voice quality and mobility at an affordable price. | |||||
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July 30, 2008
Cisco VoIP soutions the Gold Standard?
Cisco Systems is keeping pace with the growing popularity of VoIP and converged networks by building new skill sets into its midlevel certification program.
Cisco has expanded its CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) program — its second-most-popular program behind CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) — so that it extends beyond just core routing and switching. The certification now encompasses applications such as voice, wireless and security.
"The program used to emphasize routing and switching, so the major change is in recognition of a broader set of solutions: security, voice and wireless," said Don Field, director of certifications at Cisco. "We have significantly increased the content in those three areas because that's the way companies are buying, or will buy, our product. Having individuals with skills in those areas, plus switching and routing, will help enterprises … to have [network professionals] who can design, troubleshoot, etc., a converged network."
While adding training in areas including converged networks, quality of service, virtual private networks, and broadband technologies, the CCNP program will continue to maintain its focus on the advanced skills required to manage the routers and switches that form the network core. The CCNP integrates next-generation Cisco Integrated Services Routers, engineered to provide wire-speed delivery of concurrent data, voice, video and wireless services with optimized security. A CCNP certification now validates that a network professional has the ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks.
The program expansion is important because it reduces the "implementation risk" associated with a lack of available skills, according to Cushing Anderson, Framingham, Mass.-based IDC's program director of learning, consulting and systems integration.
"The best predictor of project success is project team skill," Anderson said. "So Cisco is reasonable in assuming that the more networking professionals who are skilled in VoIP or wireless or security, the more quickly technologies like VoIP will be adopted."
IDC assumes that convergence is a permanent phenomenon and that it will be increasingly adopted during the next decade. The company predicts that by 2009 there will be 1.5 billion users of the Internet, 3 billion users of the phone network, and 2.5 billion mobile phone users. "The overlap among these users will be massive," Anderson said.
Also, IDC anticipates that the number of IP telephones activated will triple between 2006 and 2010. And the number of IP PBXs shipped will double in the same period.
"Convergence impacts many levels of the IT infrastructure — convergence of the telephone network and the Internet; of consumer and enterprise technologies; and even of storage, routing and processing in the data center," Anderson said. "Convergence of voice, video and data communications is probably the most dramatic."
The CCNP course and exam now include:
- BCMSN (642-812) Campus Switch Networks Wireless LAN
- BSCI (642-901) Routing Protocols at Campus Edge
- ISCW (642-825) Implementing Secure Converged WANs
- ONT (642-845) Optimized Converged Cisco Networks
CCNP integrates VoIP, wireless and security evenly into the converged network certification, but Cisco also offers specific certification training for network professionals wanting to delve deeper into individual convergence technologies.
"Even though it's very exciting to have a significant increase in VoIP, security and wireless content in a certification as popular as CCNP," Field said, "we also have even more that we can offer in each of those areas."
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