PeerMe Inc., a peer-to-peer voice communication technology company, today announced the launch of its first beta product that provides free, unlimited voice communications over the Internet to Spanish speaking internet users world-wide. Targeting users in Mexico, The United States, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, and Latin America, the Spanish version joins the previously available English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese versions.

To introduce cost-competitive VoIP and Internet services for communities in the Seattle area, Mason County-based Hood Canal Communications (HCC) has selected Incognito Software’s multimedia device provisioning solution, Broadband Command Center.

Located two hours from Seattle, HCC serves more than 5,000 subscribers in a relatively isolated region surrounded by the Olympic Mountains to the west and Puget Sound to the east, with a population density of only 50 people per square mile. The ability to automatically and remotely activate service is key to minimizing subscriber activation costs and providing better customer service.

Greenwoods Communications, the UK's leading independent telecoms services company, has been appointed channel partner for ShoreTel’s award-winning VoIP product suite. Greenwoods Communications will be aiming the ShoreTel VoIP telephone system primarily at enterprise customers in the UK where the company can offer a complete supply, installation and support package.

“Greenwoods Communications sees the ShoreTel appointment as a valuable foothold in the SME market where our natural and well-proven strengths in the telecoms field can be used to enhance our product offerings and to provide a springboard for our operations and maintenance services,” comments Peter Skinner, Commercial Director, Greenwoods Communications. “We will also be offering the solution to European multi-nationals where the proven benefits of VoIP can significantly enhance productivity and reduce communications costs.”

Over the holidays, I found myself talking to family and old friends about what I've been up too lately. I'd mention this website and they'd get a puzzled look on their face and respond, "VoIP what that"? Almost everyone had no clue what VoIP is or how it works.

So then, I'd ask them if they'd seen any Vonage commercials on TV. Still many thought they might have heard of Vongage, but weren't sure if they had. So, then being the musically inclined person I am started singing the Vonage theme song "Woo Hoo" by the 5,6,7,8's (a band).

RedSky Technologies, a leading provider of E911 location information management solutions, today announced that its latest version of E911 Manager is the first 911 solution for IP phone systems compliant with major Internet protocol (IP) telephony solutions from Avaya, a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services.

E911 Manager v5.0 helps companies, government agencies and Voice over IP (VoIP) service providers manage the detailed, life-saving location information necessary for effective 911 emergency response by automating the process of keeping this data accurate and current. This capability has become even more critical as today's IP telephony solutions make it possible for workers to become increasingly mobile.

SunRocket, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Internet phone service providers, announced that it has once again revolutionized the way consumers buy residential phone service with a breakthrough $9.95 per month offering that includes enhanced 911 service, free calling features such as call waiting, caller ID and three-way calling, 200 minutes of global calling and unlimited inbound and SunRocket to SunRocket Internet phone calling.

"The SunRocket Limited Edition service speaks directly to consumers eager to experience Internet phone service at the industry’s most compelling price point," said Joyce Dorris, co-founder and Chief Marketing Office at SunRocket. "Whether a customer needs a second phone line, wants to save on international calling, or is just seeking a simple and inexpensive residential phone service to complement their cell phone, SunRocket's Limited Edition is a pioneering alternative for mainstream America."

Intrado Inc., a global provider of integrated data and telecommunications solutions, announced that it has reached several key milestones in the delivery of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 9-1-1 service for its VoIP Service Provider (VSP) customers. Intrado's long history as steward of the 9-1-1 network enabled the emergency communications leader to anticipate and prepare for the impacts of Internet telephony and specifically VoIP on the nation's 9-1-1 infrastructure. Consequently, Intrado was first to market in 2003 with solutions that supported the delivery of VoIP 9-1-1 calls consistent with 9-1-1 technical and regulatory parameters at the time. Intrado then continued to work in concert with public safety agencies and regulatory bodies, including the FCC, to provide true E9-1-1 call delivery solutions.

There are numerous emerging security threats that can challenge the integrity of an IP telephony solution. Security vulnerabilities of a network are exposed before, during and after a system is installed. To help address these challenges for clients, NextiraOne is extending its expertise in voice, data and IP telephony engineering to introduce a full suite of information security consulting services. The services are designed to help clients maintain the integrity, confidentiality, availability and reliability of their converged communications environments.