{"id":8876,"date":"2010-09-30T14:06:32","date_gmt":"2010-09-30T14:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/e-commerce\/latest_news_from_plantronics_and_alcatel-lucent.html"},"modified":"2010-09-30T14:06:32","modified_gmt":"2010-09-30T14:06:32","slug":"latest-news-from-plantronics-and-alcatel-lucent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/technology\/latest-news-from-plantronics-and-alcatel-lucent.html","title":{"rendered":"Latest News from Plantronics and Alcatel-Lucent"},"content":{"rendered":"

I just happened upon the latest Internet Telephony newsletter<\/a> and these articles are worth a  read. <\/strong>The Maryland headset story is focused on another state mandating hands-free driving but what makes it interesting is that Maryland drivers have the second-longest US commute. In addition the Alcatel-Lucent ng Connect initiative seems to be gaining traction with 22<\/span> 11 member companies looking to develop a common framework and standards which will allow more sophisticated 4G and LTE services.

<\/strong>Finally, the Avaya and Skype story is good news for people such as myself who have been wondering why two communiocations companies with a  common parent aren’t collaborating more closely.<\/p>\n

» Pinger to Offer Free VoIP Calling with New App <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

» Avaya and Skype Partner for Better Business Communications <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

» Aastra to Demonstrate Microsoft Lync-Compatible Phones at ITEXPO West <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

» Why You Should Adopt an E911 System <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

» fring Selects Gate2Shop Payment Solution to Power VoIP Platform <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

» Plantronics UC Headsets Promise Hands-Free Driving for Maryland Drivers <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

» ng Connect Memberships Multiplying with 11 New Companies <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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