VoIP News: Telephony Technology

Internet protocol (IP) telephony solutions could soon be on the agenda for Staples, the world's largest supplier of offices products, after it chose BT to carry out a significant upgrade to its telecommunications network. Staples, which has stores in 26 countries in Europe, Asia, Australia and North and South America, is to receive a new set-up that is described by BT as highly resilient and cost-effective.

Norfolk could be one part of the UK that will soon be in a position to offer companies the best possible chance of running internet protocol (IP) telephony solutions at their very best. That is because the county's broadband infrastructure is set for a makeover as part of a £30 million scheme in the region. Norfolk County Council has revealed its Say Yes campaign will be launched tomorrow (January 11th), with its aim to encourage as many people and businesses to register their support for the rollout of new technology.

An increasing number of companies around the world could be in a position to invest in internet protocol (IP) telephony solutions over the coming years. New figures from IHS iSuppli show there will be a significant spike in demand for broadband between 2011 and 2015. Indeed, it predicted the number of subscribers to hi-tech internet services will increase by 60 per cent during this time.

Businesses in the modern era are in a position to select one or more elements of a unified communications set-up for their operations, such as internet protocol (IP) telephony or voice over internet protocol (VoIP) solutions. New findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC) show one of the most important decisions facing firms is to select the applications that are right for them. It recommended bosses spend some time identifying tools and features that will be of significant use to their organisation.

Firms in the West Country that invest in internet protocol (IP) telephony solutions may find their purchase pays off faster than they first expected it to. That is because a significant upgrade of broadband infrastructure in the area is scheduled to take place. The Plymouth Herald has told how more than 6,000 premises – including businesses and residential properties – are to benefit from the rollout by BT.