VoIP News: June 2009

High-speed broadband in Blackpool could improve VoIP solutions

Blackpool is to receive Virgin Media's high-speed 50 megabits-per-second (Mbps) broadband connection in a move that could improve usage of VoIP solutions. Around 75 per cent of residents in the region own a computer and nearly 90 per cent of these people use the internet every day, so the new service could facilitate much faster downloading times as previous speeds peaked at 8Mbps, reports the Blackpool Gazette.

Posted on: 2009-06-30, in: Broadband

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Telappliant Nominated for Best Internet Telephony Award

Leading Internet telephony provider, Telappliant has been nominated for The Best Internet Telephony award for their VoIP service VoIPtalk (www. voiptalk. org) at the 11th Annual UK Internet Industry Awards, hosted by ISPA (www.

Posted on: 2009-06-30, in: Awards, Telappliant News

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PC shipment figures defy forecasts

PC shipment figures may not be as low this year as previously forecast, with new research revealing that nearly 275 million could be sold through 2009. Estimates had suggested that the PC industry could show a year-on-year decline of 9. 2 per cent by the end of this year, but Gartner has found that the decline could be a lower six per cent as more people buy computers to use VoIP hardware, complete office work and play games.

Posted on: 2009-06-29, in: Broadband

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Teenage hackers help authorities enhance web security

Teenage hackers are being recruited by Britain's security forces to help protect IT infrastructure from malicious online forces. Britain faces at least 1,000 cyber attacks every day from a wider range of sources including terrorist organisations and organised criminals, but the expertise of youthful computer hackers is being used to help bolster security, potentially enhancing media downloads and VoIP solutions.

Posted on: 2009-06-29, in: Broadband

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Internet spending forecast to surpass £21bn by 2012

The amount of money spent online by web users is forecast to grow dramatically in the coming years, reaching more than £21 billion by 2012, a new study shows. Just as the internet is offering cheap communications services with the spread of VoIP solutions for both business and leisure usage, figures researched by Experian for PayPal reveal that 2011 is expected to be the biggest year yet for online shopping figures.

Posted on: 2009-06-29, in: Broadband

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