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Logitech Wireless Headset H820e Review
The Logitech Wireless Headset H820e targets the UC space nicely, sporting an amazing 300 foot wireless range, call indicator LED to let co-workers know you're on the phone, and wideband audio. The H820e is available in mono and dual versions...
Add-on Makes Microsoft Lync Feature-Complete to Compete with PBXs
Yesterday, at ITEXPO I met with some representatives from Bressner, a German-based company with some interesting add-ons for Microsoft Lync. Now targeting the U.S. (English website) their Lync add-ons add some powerful features to Microsoft Lync that help make Lync...
ITEXPO 2013 Miami Exhibits Construction Underway
ITEXPO 2013 in Miami is in full swing with vendors such as Microsoft (Lync) setting up their booths in the exhibit hall. Should be a great show. Here's a photo of the construction happening with the Microsoft Lync pavilion in...
WebRTC Challenges
WebRTC holds a lot of promise, and with the buzz surrounding WebRTC beginning to reach a fever pitch, it's worth pointing out the challenges facing WebRTC.First, let's begin with the expectations set for WebRTC. At TMC's recent WebRTC Conference, a...
Intel's North Cape Super-thin ultrabook/tablet Haswell Reference Design Impresses
At CES in Las Vegas, Intel discussed their next-gen chip road-map, including new ultra-low power Haswell processors powering ultra-thin notebooks/ultrabooks and desktop computers. One of the most interesting demos was Intel showing off a reference laptop called North Cape featuring...
How to Setup a Wi-Fi HotSpot in Windows 8
Have you ever wanted to share your wired-only connection and turn it into a Wi-Fi hotspot? How about turn your wireless EVDO, 3G, or 4G wireless Internet connection into a Wi-Fi hotspot? Well, with Windows 8 you can! Actually, Windows...
Skype for Windows 8 Launches Simultaneously with Windows 8 & Microsoft Surface
I predicted back in August, "I wouldn't be surprised though if this [Skype for Windows 8] simultaneously launches the same day as the Windows 8 Surface tablet - it certainly would be one of the first apps I'd try out...
Microsoft Lync Pavillion at ITEXPO Features PlayStation 3?
I was passing by the huge Microsoft Lync Pavillion at ITEXPO, when my eyes spotted two large screens with a racing game being played in the Microsoft Lync Pavillion. The woman told me it's a timed competition with prizes being...
Novus Distributes First Enhanced Media Gateway for Microsoft Lync Server 2013
Novus, a boutique telecommunications and IP distributor serving value-added resellers throughout North America, announced today the distribution of Ferrari electronic’s OfficeMaster Gate media gateway featuring recently released firmware that supports the new features of the next generation Microsoft Lync Server...
WebRTC - Mobile Communications Game Changer or Flash in the Pan?
Came across Erik Lagerway's interesting guest post on Gigaom.com discussing WebRTC and its potential to be a mobile game changer. WebRTC essentially embeds a standard-based real time Media Engine into all of the available browsers enabling real-time voice and video...
Windows 8 & Windows 8 RT Metro/Modern UI Lync App Coming Soon
Not to be outdone by the Microsoft Skype, which released a touch-friendly Windows 8 Metro/Modern UI Skype app, Microsoft's Lync team announced a Lync app for Windows 8 and Windows RT also using Metro/Modern UI. This touch-friendly Lync app will...
Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade to Windows 8 Problem Solved!
I decided to upgrade my Windows 7 Ultimate laptop to Windows 8 Pro. I wanted an in-place upgrade keeping all my apps and settings. Yeah, no judgement here for not doing a clean install! No time.Anyway, the options available to...
Gartner's 'Magic Quadrant for UC' - Cisco Bests Microsoft - Not!
Gartner recently posted their Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications along with their analysis of the UC market. As always Gartner's research is a fascinating and insightful read, but I do take slight issue where they positioned Cisco and Microsoft. First...
New Samsung Series 7 & Series 5 All-in-One PCs Feature Windows 8 & Gesture Recognition
Samsung today unveiled the Series 7 and Series 5 computers which are all-in-one PCs running Windows 8 with a touch-screen and gesture recognition. The Series 7 will be available in 23" and 27" versions, both of which utilize a 1080p...
How to install Windows Media Center in Windows 8 Pro RTM
If you're wondering how to install Windows Media Center in Windows 8 Pro RTM, you've come to the right place. After installing Windows 8 Pro RTM using a MSDN / TechNet key I noticed Windows Media Center was gone. I...
Windows 8 Broke my TAPI Dialing But Problem Solved!
I often use TAPI within Outlook to click-to-dial my contacts through our Asterisk-based PBX. This is an under-appreciated feature that more users should take advantage of considering most PBXs support TAPI TSPs.However, after upgrading my Windows 7 machine to Windows...
Microsoft Surface = Threat to IP Phone Market
Microsoft has already irked some of their hardware partners with Microsoft getting into the hardware business via their pending Microsoft Surface product launch later this year. Perhaps lost in the battle between Microsoft and their PC/laptop/tablet hardware partners is the...
New Hotmail/Outlook Sucks on iOS & Android & Why That's Good for Microsoft
So the big news today is the revamped Hotmail, which is a dramatic improvement over the old version in terms of design aesthetics as well as usability. Sporting a Metro-like UI it is quite apparent that Microsoft is dedicating serious...
Lync Server 2013 Adds Skype Federation & Many Other New Features
Lync Server 2013 can federate with Skype, which is huge new feature that greatly enhances Microsoft's UC portfolio and may explain the $8.5 billion premium Microsoft paid for Skype. You can now fully integrate Skype contacts into Lync and call...
Microsoft Lync Server 2013 Adds Touch Support - Killer Enterprise Tablet UC!
Microsoft is continuing to make strides in their Lync platform. While the big news two days ago was the Office 2013 news, including support for touch and cloud support, you may have missed the simultaneous news about the Microsoft Lync...
Microsoft Store in Danbury Fair Mall Is No Apple Store
The new Microsoft Store had its grand opening in Danbury Fair Mall recently and I wanted to check it out. I happened to be in the Danbury Fair Mall to (ironically) visit the Apple Store to have my busted iPhone...
Microsoft Surface Wi-Fi Only? Easy Workaround...
Bloomberg is reporting that Microsoft Surface will initially be Wi-Fi only. I can hear the wailing of Microsoft Surface fans "No! Why? No 4G?" while Apple iPad fans smirk and laugh at you for even considering abandoning the mighty iPad.So...
Buy a PC get a Free Xbox 360 - Hot Microsoft Promo!
Microsoft is offering a free Xbox 360 to students simply by buying a Windows 7 PC. You'll receive a a promo code good for an Xbox 360 4GB ($199 retail value) when you purchase a qualifying Windows 7 PC (priced...
Microsoft Surface Surfaces With Dual Mic Skype!
The verdict is in and alas the new Microsoft Surface does not support PixelSense as I first theorized. The good news there is a lot to like about the new Microsoft Surface. First off, Surface sports a 10.6", 16:9...
Microsoft XBOX Surface To Feature PixelSense?
Today is the big Microsoft "reveal", with everything pointing towards a Microsoft designed tablet. One rumored spec sheet via Shift2U is very fascinating detailing a new device called Xbox Surface:At first glance I saw the 250GB 2.5" SCSI 10K RPM...
