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Scammers using VoIP to target mobile phone users
Unified Communications

Scammers using VoIP to target mobile phone users

Scammers are using technology to do their dirty work, and new applications are making it easier to orchestrate scams to steal personal information.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th May 2015
Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'
Unified Communications

Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'

UK tech firm SkipRoaming has launched an app that aims to reduce the cost of mobile international and roaming calls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
VoIP and IMS market hits $1.3bn
Unified Communications

VoIP and IMS market hits $1.3bn

The carrier VoIP market is off to a strong start in 2015 and shows no signs of letting down, with more providers expanding their offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Wi-Fi calling dials New Zealand
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi calling dials New Zealand

With Skype and WhatsApp snapping at their heels, mobile phone operators are turning to Wi-Fi calling of their own, aided by iOS 8 and Hotspot 2.0.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015
WhatsApp: Not so free after all?
Unified Communications

WhatsApp: Not so free after all?

WhatsApp is quick to say its calling feature is free, even between countries, but only when a user has an unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot...

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015
VoIP trends to keep an eye on
Unified Communications

VoIP trends to keep an eye on

VoIP revolutionising communication for SMEs with secure, cost-effective tech, says MyBusinessVoice amid the copper to IP shift.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015
2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors
Unified Communications

2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors

Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015
Facebook: 10% of VoIP market - and aiming much higher
Unified Communications

Facebook: 10% of VoIP market - and aiming much higher

Facebook is claiming 10% of the mobile VoIP market via Messenger, as it looks to ramp up that figure with its WhatsApp voice offerings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
WhatsApp finally shares VoIP love with iOS users
Unified Communications

WhatsApp finally shares VoIP love with iOS users

iOS users can today jump on the WhatsApp bandwagon with the popular app finally announcing the voice calling capability is now available on iOS.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
SMBs not taking advantage of business phone systems
Unified Communications

SMBs not taking advantage of business phone systems

the vast majority of SMBs are unfamiliar with telecommunications terminology such as IP telephony, hosted PBX, IP PBX, virtual PBX, SIP trunks or UC.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015
Cisco funds VoIP security research project
Unified Communications

Cisco funds VoIP security research project

Cisco has partnered with a university in the United States to improve online communication security, including securing VoIP systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2015
Know the benefits before making the switch to VoIP
Unified Communications

Know the benefits before making the switch to VoIP

Christchurch-based provider PhoneVoIP says businesses can benefit from using VoIP instead of the 'outdated' copper network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015
VoIP and employee productivity
Unified Communications

VoIP and employee productivity

A strong unified communications system using VoIP can be used to make employees more productive by aiding mobility and more.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015
VoLTE market 2015-2020: Responding to the VoIP threat
Unified Communications

VoLTE market 2015-2020: Responding to the VoIP threat

Data revenues have surpassed voice services, which have also been hindered by low-cost, third party VoIP applications.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
WhatsApp increases VoIP play
Unified Communications

WhatsApp increases VoIP play

WhatsApp ramps up its push into voice, prompting suggestions that it is one of the most disruptive forces in telecommunications history.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
Mobile VoIP vs. Static VoIP
Unified Communications

Mobile VoIP vs. Static VoIP

The static VoIP market is responsible for more than 96% of global VoIP revenues and these are expected to grow steadily in the next five years.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Making VoIP part of your disaster recovery plan
Unified Communications

Making VoIP part of your disaster recovery plan

VoIP can be used as a tool in business continuity and disaster recovery planning, enabling a business to continue operating even in the event that sta.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
3CX announces partnership with New Zealand-based VoIP provider
Unified Communications

3CX announces partnership with New Zealand-based VoIP provider

3CX customers can use Kiwi company Ufone as their chosen VoIP provider following successful interoperability testing.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
WhatsApp's voice service a wake-up call for operators
Unified Communications

WhatsApp's voice service a wake-up call for operators

The sheer size of WhatsApp's network could disrupt the market and some operators are already adopting a defensive stance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015