XO Communications expands VoIP network

HERNDON, VA–(Marketwire – August 12, 2009) – XO Communications (OTCBB: XOHO) today announced new enhancements to its voice over IP (VoIP) services portfolio that help businesses and large enterprises with distributed locations simplify and streamline their IP-based communications networks.
“With a growing number of multi-location enterprises deploying XO’s converged voice and data solutions, we knew that [...]

Race to pinpoint VoIP callers in emergencies

Phone companies are developing a system to allow 999 operators to pinpoint the location of VoIP callers, amid concerns that the increasing use of VoIP could mean police, paramedics and fire crews are unable to attend emergencies promptly.
By Chris Williams for The Register.
It is hoped that the technology could be in place in some ISPs [...]

Microsoft unleashes “Skype” capability for multinational enterprises

Microsoft has certified Interoute as the first European service provider to supply Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking for Microsoft Office, and thus enabling business-class unified communications to compete directly with Skype for corporate users. Enterprises looking to benefit from business quality VoIP can now use Interoute One to make free computer to computer calls and [...]