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Increasing use of voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services could change the face of communication forever, one analyst has suggested.

IP telephony security may be a significant concern for any businesses looking to increase its use of the cheaper web-based calls, meaning clearly understandable advice is likely to be welcomed.

A trial of high-speed broadband in Northern Ireland is set to explore opportunities to increase the availability of the connections across the country, it has been announced.

Increased communications through voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services will become more environmentally-friendly in the future, it has been predicted.

Digium's open source Asterisk platform has been recognised as the IP PBX of the year by InfoWorld Tech Centre.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are investing heavily in IT, with a new survey showing that spending is on the up.

Companies have been advised to advance plans to move their communications to internet-based (IP) services, as otherwise they risk being left behind by competitors.

Faster broadband services are in high demand for businesses and consumers nationwide, but instead of arriving in a major hub such as London, the UK's fastest broadband service is to be launched in Ebbsleet in Kent.

Natural cosmetics retailer Lush is reportedly planning to upgrade its voice communications to IP telephony as it hopes to improve the links between stores and its Poole head office.

Wireless connections are set to continue their rapid rollout across the world, as the necessary infrastructure is being put into place, according to one analyst.

Large numbers of firms are to invest in IP private branch exchange (PBX) systems to manage their voice calls in the next few years, it has been suggested.

Broadband services are likely to be given a speed increase from improved satellite connections over the next few years, as new initiatives have been announced.