Voice Over IP - Topics A-Z
Topics A-Z listing of articles and resources about the use of Voice Over IP (VoIP) in government.
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Voice Over IP - Australia (Archived)
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Archived articles and resources about trends and issues relating to voice over IP in Australia. Post 2005 articles are available as links in this category.
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Voice Over IP - United Kingdom - Archive
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Articles and resources about trends and issues relating to voice over IP in the United Kingdom.
- Mosman Council dumps ageing telephony, moves to VoIP
- Two-month deployment, reduction in monthly phone bills, by Lisa Banks. Computerworld, 5 April, 2011. "The high cost of Telstra tie lines, coupled with an ageing telephony system, has resulted in Mosman Council switching to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)..."
- Arts Victoria slashes telco costs with VoIP
- Victorian government agency rolls out VoIP platform and reduces telephony bill by over 50 per cent a month, by Trevor Clarke. Computerworld, 17 December, 2009. "... n March, Arts Victoria corporate development and facilities manager, Nicci Dillon, won an 18-month battle to be able to implement an NEC SV8100 Communication server solution with standard DtermIP handsets and a Zeacom Q-Master customer contact console for an outlay of $20,000..."
- Birmingham plans VoIP telephony system
- Kablenet, 10 March 2009. "Cabinet members at Birmingham City Council are to vote on whether to spend more than £5m renewing the authority's telephone system..."
- VOIP to Slow, Says Report
- Government Technology, February 17, 2009. "The economy will slow the growth of Voice over IP (VoIP), but deployments remain wide-ranging at mitigated levels, reports In-Stat. Slightly more than one in three U.S. businesses that have deployed VoIP use it exclusively..."
- Optus inks $143M VoIP contract for Immigration
- Will supply unified comms, wireless broadband and VoIP over next four years, by Darren Pauli (Computerworld). CIO, 9 December, 2008. "The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has called on Optus to roll out Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to more than 7000 seats and upgrade its aging network. The deal is worth $143 million over the next four years..."
- FCC proposes rules for VOIP 911 calls
- By Alice Lipowicz. Federal Computer Week, August 27, 2008. "Enhanced 911 systems would accommodate calls from IP-enabled phones under rules proposed by the Federal Communications Commission..."
- Report: Broadband Telephony Will Nearly Double Between 2007 and 2013
- Government Technology, July 8, 2008. "JupiterResearch projects that the broadband telephony market will nearly double in size from 14.7 million subscribers in 2007 to 28.4 million lines in 2013. Cable operators will see most of this increase, with their VoIP subscriber base nearly doubling during the forecast period, while growth for over-the-top VoIP providers will stagnate. The emergence of new service offerings, such as those from AT&T and Skype, will continue to generate buzz within the market..."
- Australia's first VoIP online directory service launched
- FreeConnect Web-based directory service connecting businesses to consumers, by Andrew Hendry (Computerworld). CIO, 2 June 2008. "A new online services directory, dubbed FreeConnect, launched last week, claiming to be Australia's first online VoIP directory service. FreeConnect is a free portal for businesses to connect with potential customers via telephone, e-mail, SMS and VoIP. The service allows businesses to post contact and services information, photographs, payment options and company history..."
- Social Security to Build "World's Largest VoIP"
- Government Technology, March 18, 2008. "The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed selection of a team led by Nortel Government Solutions to deploy one of the world's largest enterprise VoIP networks under the 10-year, $300 million Telephone Systems Replacement Project (TSRP). Deployment was delayed pending resolution of a competing bidder protest..."
- Cairns Council in comms overhaul extravaganza
- by Jo Best. ZDNet Australia, 19 October 2007. "Cairns City Council has embarked on a telecoms overhaul that will see more than 1,000 users switch to VoIP and could even lead to the adoption of dual-mode Wi-Fi/cellular phones and the deployment of public hotspots..."
- Maine Using IP Telephony to Enhance Service to Residents
- Government Technology, May 22, 2007. "For the State of Maine, providing its government employees with fast, simple and "always on" access to communications is critical to meeting the 24/7 demands of its residents. But even as it enhances customer service, the state must keep a close eye on expenses to ensure that productivity gains from new technologies are made within budget. To achieve this, the state is employing advanced Internet protocol (IP) telephony solutions from Avaya that increase the responsiveness of government workers, while providing intelligent communications in an affordable way..."
- DOD calls on General Dynamics for VOIP deal
- By Peter Buxbaum. Government Computer News, 8 May 2007. "The Defense Department has awarded an $18.4 million contract to General Dynamics Network Systems to design and install voice-over-IP for DOD's Renovation and Construction program office..."
- Texas Reports on 911 Service for Internet-based Phone Service
- Government Technology, May 8, 2007. "The majority of Texas emergency call centers now receive 911 calls from customers whose telephone service relies upon Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. In a recently released report, the Texas Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) provided a status of statewide efforts to provide 911 service to VoIP telephone subscribers..."
- DFAT to undertake global IP telephony rollout
- Contract worth $7 million plus, by Sandra Rossi. Computerworld, 4 May 2007. "The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is undertaking a massive IP telephony rollout that will feature innovations such as presence. The solution will introduce desktop integration, collaboration and mobility across its domestic offices. The goal is to improve productivity while reducing network support costs..."
- Pentagon to use VOIP
- By Peter Buxbaum. Federal Computer Week, May 4, 2007. "The Pentagon is moving to voice over IP as part of continuing renovation work there. The Defense Department has awarded General Dynamics Network Systems a contract worth $18.4 million to design and install VOIP for DOD's Renovation and Construction program office..."
This category last updated: 21 February 2006