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Navigating the Financial Crisis

I have been getting more and more questions on where the communications market stands in light of macroeconomic conditions. It is a constant in my frequent conversations. In most cases, when I get this question, people tell me their business...

Posted on October 4, 2008 12:04 PM

Communications and the Economy

Please note this post was written approximately one week ago -- before the news of the bailout bill failing began to spread fear in the financial markets. Stay tuned to learn how the financial markets will affect communications and technology.Many...

Posted on September 29, 2008 2:46 PM

ITEXPO Best Show Ever for Microsoft Response Point

There was tremendous buzz about Microsoft's multiple announcements at ITEXPO West 2008 in Los Angeles last week and I was very happy to hear that ITEXPO was the best show Microsoft's Response Point team has ever been involved with. It...

Posted on September 24, 2008 8:59 PM

ITEXPO in Swahili

I have been saying for years that ITEXPO brings communications decision makers from around the world to our events. I thought of this when I opened a video of attendees speaking Swahili at the latest ITEXPO this past week in...

Posted on September 22, 2008 2:27 PM

Discussion: Is Skype For Sale?

Andy Abramson doesn't think will be sold but others speculate it will and that Google would be the only potential buyer. I would add Microsoft, Oracle and IBM to the list. Even Cisco may have interest. Why? Skype helps any...

Posted on September 20, 2008 3:08 PM

ITEXPO West 2008 Some More Stories

Here are a few news stories I came across today to keep you up to date on show happenings so far. I didn't get a chance to read them all by the way but I wanted to share as soon ...

Posted on September 18, 2008 3:01 PM

8x8/Packet8 and Microsoft SMB VoIP Collaboration

Breaking News There is big news out of ITEXPO this week in Los Angeles. 8x8 and Microsoft just released the news that the two companies will be working together to offer Packet8 VoIP SIP trunking service with the Microsoft...

Posted on September 17, 2008 3:09 PM

ITEXPO West 2008: Introduced by IP Man

IP Man Fight Evil IP Communications VillainsHaving been speaking at conferences and other events for decades I can tell you that yesterday was a first for me. Why? Well, I was introduced by a cartoon character and even turned into...

Posted on September 17, 2008 2:30 PM

People I Saw at ITEXPO West 2008

I have had a chance to see so many people yesterday and this morning at ITEXPO -- here are a few photos I took.Here is Brough Turner -- he is CTO of NMS the company which is in the DSP...

Posted on September 17, 2008 1:29 PM

ITEXPO West 2008 Microsoft Keynote

X.D. Huang General Manager of Microsoft gave a very interesting keynote where he first focused on the many things coming out of Microsoft Labs -- in particular -- an interface which mixes real objects with virtual ones. Using cameras on...

Posted on September 16, 2008 7:17 PM

ITEXPO West 2008 Skype Keynote

Jonathon Christensen General Manager for Video and Audio at Skype gave a great keynote with a topic which was surprising -- VoIP is dead. Wow. The point is video and other forms of communications -- presence -- etc, are becoming...

Posted on September 16, 2008 6:58 PM

ITEXPO West 2008 Map

Here is a map of the Los Angeles Convention Center with all the important activities/rooms, etc. As you know by now, this is the center where ITEXPO will be held this week. Feel free to print or download this PDF to...

Posted on September 15, 2008 9:57 PM

ITEXPO West 2008 News to Date

To keep up with some of the news from this week's ITEXPO here at the Los Angeles Convention Center, check out the following show dailies from the past three days. Tuesday, September 9thThursday, September 11thMonday, September 15thHere is a news...

Posted on September 15, 2008 9:48 PM

Zippy's Thoughts on ITEXPO

I just came across an article by Richard Zippy Grigonis regarding the success of ITEXPO in light of the incredible competition over the years. Reading it, reminded me of shows of the past which I enjoyed going to. Zippy --...

Posted on September 15, 2008 9:02 AM

CRG West Promotes John Savageau

John Savageau one of the hardest working people I know in the carrier hotel/data center business was just promoted to CTO of CRG West where he will get to focus more on the company's peering and ICT offerings. Perhaps no...

Posted on September 11, 2008 7:05 PM

More IP Communications/VoIP Interviews

I know many people enjoyed my 60 crucial IP communications interviews from ITEXPO speakers and exhibitors but there are a few more which I am glad to share with you.Please Enjoy:Jim Greenway U4EA, Steve Johnson Ingate, Jeff Silbert M5....

Posted on September 11, 2008 5:54 PM

IP Fax on Mainstream News

Long Island's news 12 just ran a news piece on IP faxing. IP faxing has been around for years but is it enjoying a resurgence? It seems the technology may be getting a boost from the move by companies looking...

Posted on September 11, 2008 4:55 PM

Kanye West Arrested in LA

I realize this has nothing to do with my typical subject matter but as you know as I get closer to a trade show I do look for nice segues to help me discuss the show. For example, next week,...

Posted on September 11, 2008 4:43 PM

Telus Nabs Huge VoIP Deal

Congratulations are in order to Telus who won a $7 million dollar deal with an 18 month RFP to provide VoIP and call center solutions to Vancouver's 311 contact center which supports 200 sites including City Hall, the 311 Contact...

Posted on September 11, 2008 4:30 PM

SIP Trunking Article

FierceVoIP has a great article on SIP Trunking which does happen to mention ITEXPO which takes place next week in Los Angeles. As you may have guessed -- it is written by Doug Mohney -- the smiling gentleman pictured to...

Posted on September 11, 2008 2:22 PM

iPod Touch: Your Next Office Phone?

Recently at a launch event, Steve Jobs had a less than earth-shattering presentation where it seems the news of his health was more interesting to most reporters than the products being rolled out. Having said that, there was apparently huge...

Posted on September 11, 2008 12:05 PM

ITEXPO West 2008 Show Daily #1

ITEXPO West 2008 attendance for the upcoming Los Angeles, California event to be held September 16-18 is looking great and I just can't wait for the show to start. We are brimming with enthusiasm about this year's event and it...

Posted on September 10, 2008 6:58 PM

Why Wireless Carterfone is Needed

The Carterfone ruling is what allowed the AT&T network to be opened up to competition and basically was the result of AT&T trying to stop a company from adding a device which was acoustically not electrically to their network.The 1968...

Posted on September 10, 2008 5:04 PM

iPhone VoIP Banned in Germany

There is some scary VoIP news out of Germany -- basically you cannot use VoIP on your iPhone because it could tempt you to jailbreak the device which basically means unlock it from the service provider you signed a contract...

Posted on September 10, 2008 4:58 PM

Brian Ross Joins Acredo Technologies

Hosted communications provider Acredo Technologies recently hired Mike Ross to bolster the company's sales. Acredo is headed up by Mike Ross a veteran of the communications space having worked for Dialogic, Rhetorex, Aculab and many others.Mike's son Brian worked with...

Posted on September 6, 2008 6:02 PM