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Objectworld Offers Unified Communications for 7 Cents a Day

Today, Objectworld introduced Unified Communications for just 7 cents per day per user. Their platform can work with your existing non-VoIP PBX via gateways or you can go the 100% VoIP route as well since their server can communicate with...

Posted on July 22, 2008 10:58 AM

Controlling Asterisk based on Microsoft OCS 2007 user's presence

Paul Adams contacted me recently since he's been reading my posts about Asterisk and 'Microsoft OCS 2007' integration. Paul wrote an interesting application that enables call queuing that 'respects' OCS presence. That is, if the agent's OCS status is...

Posted on July 21, 2008 3:19 PM

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Free Tech Support

In a rare move, Microsoft is now offering free unlimited installation and compatibility support for Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 1 (SP1). This even includes FREE phone support! So fear not upgrading or installing Vista SP1 - Microsoft's...

Posted on July 17, 2008 3:17 PM

Aastralink RP Debut Coincides with Microsoft Response Point SP1 release

As I wrote back in March, the Microsoft Response Point Service Pack 1 (SP1) release would coincide with Aastra's Response Point phone system debut, which is interesting when you consider Aastra got into the IP-PBX game with a Microsoft IP-PBX...

Posted on July 8, 2008 8:55 AM

Is There More to Netflix/Roku Than Meets the Eye?

Blogged about the intriguing Netflix/Roku deal back on May 20, but now an interesting piece on VentureBeat makes it even more (and more!) interesting.The new Roku box (doesn't look like much, does it?) lets you stream any of Netflix's 10,000+ "Watch...

Posted on July 2, 2008 4:18 PM

Microsoft Equipt includes Office, OneCare for $69.99/Year

Microsoft will start selling its Office programs to consumers on a subscription basis starting in mid-July. According to the news, it's a a bid to reach "thrifty PC buyers" who would otherwise pass on the software. The software bundle, formerly...

Posted on July 2, 2008 1:03 PM

Microsoft Drops VoIP from Windows Live Messenger

Just saw this article that reiterates Microsoft's decision last year that the existing VoIP partnership with Verizon would be terminating in 2008. (See 2006 launch of Windows Live Messenger w/ Verizon deal) As of today you can use Windows Live...

Posted on June 26, 2008 12:02 PM

Windows Live Messenger 8.5 Launches

Just got a popup toast icon in my current version of Windows Live Messenger saying that a new version of Windows Live Messenger was out - namely Windows Live Messenger 8.5 which has been in beta.The previous (non-beta) version was Windows...

Posted on June 25, 2008 1:09 PM

Unified Communications Growth Soars

Infonetics sent me over a summary of their latest report on the unified communications (UC) market.  Infonetics Research reports that the unified communications market, which includes unified messaging and communicator software, jumped 20% sequentially in 2007, following a 19% increase...

Posted on June 23, 2008 4:07 PM

UK court rules Modchips do not circumvent copyright protection

UK-based MrModchips was cleared of all 26 counts against him for his role in importing and selling gaming console modchips. You know, the kind that lets you play [cough] backup copies of your video games. The Court of Appeal...

Posted on June 13, 2008 11:28 AM

Hmmm... Buy an IP-PBX at Costco

I'm on vacation at Disney World this week but happened to be checking my email and noticed a bit of interesting news involving Costco, Microsoft, and VoIP. Yes, I know, strange bedfellows, eh? Apparently, you can now buy a...

Posted on May 29, 2008 6:35 PM

CinemaNow Brings Movie Downloads to Windows Media Center

CinemaNow was one of the first to offer downloadable video content on-demand, but has been lost in the shuffle of competitors like Apple, Amazon, and Netflix for their digital movie, music, & TV downloads. And of course you have the big...

Posted on May 23, 2008 10:17 AM

Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Rumors

I've heard from various sources about Office Communications Server 2007 R2 coming soon. I'm a member of the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 MVP team, so I'm privy to information that I cannot divulge at this moment due to NDA...

Posted on May 15, 2008 11:40 AM

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000

Microsoft launched a webcam called the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 that "literally bends over backwards for you." Or at least, that's what Microsoft says. Somehow picturing a webcam and bending over backwards sounds a wee bit pornographic is you ask me....

Posted on May 13, 2008 4:46 PM

A New Way to Stargaze via the WorldWide Telescope

Maybe it's time to get a new telescope or upgrade for the future in another way? According to a report in today's New York Times, the skies may be the next frontier in travel, but not even the wealthiest...

Posted on May 13, 2008 3:04 PM

Zune To Come with Copyright 'Cop'?

Now we know some (at least) of the reason that NBC pulled its TV shows, etc., out of iTunes and threw its lot in with Zune -- pricing and copyright protection. In a nutshell, NBC doesn't want to price...

Posted on May 7, 2008 1:53 PM

Zune Marches On!

Microsoft just announced that Zune, the company’s "all-in-one digital entertainment brand," is adding new software features and content to the Zune online store, music community and Zune Pass monthly subscription service. Of particular note, Zune is expanding its video store...

Posted on May 6, 2008 12:22 PM

Cisco and Microsoft in Clash of the UC Titans

According to a new study by analyst firm Infonetics Research, Cisco and Microsoft are locked in a "battle of the titans" for the unified communications (UC) market, with both vendors currently favored by buyers as Unified Messaging and Communicator...

Posted on April 24, 2008 2:35 PM

Microsoft's Tellme Cool BlackBerry voice search

Microsoft's Tellme launched an application for the BlackBerry that lets you speak commands into the BlackBerry phones to search for businesses, check movie times and make other queries. You simply download the program and then push on their phone's...

Posted on April 23, 2008 12:49 PM

Microsoft Response Point Announces SIP Trunking Service Providers

In March Microsoft announced Microsoft Response Point Service Pack 1 (SP1), which adds SIP trunking support. Today, Microsoft is announcing that they have selected NGT and Cbeyond as recommended service providers for Response Point to offer SIP trunks. NGT...

Posted on April 18, 2008 9:00 AM

Plantronics SupraPlus HW251N-USB Wideband Headset

Rich and I reviewed the Plantronics SupraPlus HW251N-USB Wideband headset, featuring wideband codec support for use in VoIP applications such as Skype and Microsoft Office Communicator. Rich actually got two pre-production models and was kind enough to give me...

Posted on April 11, 2008 10:12 AM

VoIP & Communications Developers - We've heard you...

We at TMC have heard the cries from developers for a stronger development track at Internet Telephony Conference & Expo to focus on more technical development-related topics. As a developer myself with a background in computer engineering, I discussed with...

Posted on March 28, 2008 11:02 AM

Microsoft Response Point SP1

Today, Microsoft released announced Microsoft Response Point Service Pack 1 (SP1), which adds SIP trunking support. Response Point Service Pack 1 (SP1), not to be confused with the recent release of Vista SP1, will be released this summer, available...

Posted on March 24, 2008 11:59 AM

New Communicator Add-in for Outlook

Last night I received an email from Microsoft allowing Microsoft MVPs to play with a new Communicator Add-in for Outlook. It's pre-release so playing with this new software is "invitation only". I tried to download the new version so I...

Posted on March 20, 2008 11:20 AM

Microsoft & Aspect Software Partner on Unified Communications

Today, the Microsoft Unified Communications Group announced a a multi-year strategic alliance with Aspect Software to help deliver unified communications to contact centers. Aspect Software is considered one of the leading players in the contact center space, so this is...

Posted on March 18, 2008 12:37 PM