Next Generation IP Communications

San Jose, Calif., a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home, announced that DSP Group’s silicon and HD (High-Definition) Voice technologies power all 11 CAT-iq certified products of leading cordless telephone manufacturers, as listed on the DECT Forum’s CAT-iq web site (http://www.cat-iq.org/certification.aspx). DSP Group supports CAT-iq (Cordless Advanced Technology: Internet [...]

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 [...]