IP Telephony: The Future of Communications?

By Darrell Dunn  |  Posted 2007-08-27 Email Print this article Print
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Companies are increasingly turning to IP-based systems to replace traditional circuit-switched networks. But how ready are the companieso—and the technology—for the next wave of business communications?

Traditional circuit-switching networks are onthe way out, and IP telephony is on its way in. But are companies—or the technology itself—ready for the next generation of business communications?

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There's a lot to be said for Internet telephony—and the vendors who have a stake in it are saying most of it. For their part, the businesses that must live with the implementations are proceeding slowly.

Read how a few businesses have begun making the transition—and the lessons they've learned.

Who's Who in IP Telephony: Vendor Profiles

  • 3Com: Strength in Numbers
  • Avaya: Going It Alone
  • Nortel: Gearing Up

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    Prepare for disruption, build your expertise and embrace telecommuting.

    Question: What's the biggest obstacle you've faced—or foresee—in your deployment of IP telephony tools? Let us know at editors@baselinemag.com.

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