VoIP News: Hardware

The emergence of wireless networks, smartphones and tablets in recent years has made it easier than ever for employees to cut ties to the office and work remotely for extended periods of time. Broadband makes it easy for staff to access company servers and files remotely, while the development of 3G - and soon 4G networks - means personnel can be contacted anywhere. Firms that are concerned about the cost associated with staff constantly calling the office from company-supplied smartphones can also avoid potentially high bills by embracing VoIP technology and it seems demand for one major form of VoIP hardware - tablet computers - is set to continue growing.

Businesses have been called on to become more flexible in regard to mobile working. David Akka, managing director UK, Eire and Nordic at Magic Software Enterprises, recently claimed that the rise of new technologies will have a "significant impact" on the way companies operate. He suggested that one particular challenge for IT departments will be how to incorporate products such as smartphones and tablets into their wider systems.

The audio market has hit its stride and is currently enjoying a boom, according to one expert. Richard Sharp, technology editor for gadgetsandgizmos. org, recently claimed that this trend is being driven by consumers, who are demanding more and more quality products.

Consumers looking for a tablet device to utilise their VoIP hardware on have been offered tips on choosing a product. James Holland, editor for gadget review site electricpig. co.

The number of consumers utilising VoIP hardware on their media tablets could be set to soar, new figures have revealed. Data recently released by the International Data Corporation (IDC) indicates that shipments for this type of device rose by 88. 9 per cent last quarter.