Cisco Moves to Unify Telepresence
Launches protocol to promote interoperability among disparate videoconferencing systems.

XConnect to Offer Free Trial of HD Voice Peering Federation
First HD federation will provide scalable, end-to-end IP interconnection, using ENUM technology, to enable cross-network high-definition voice traffic between disparate networks.

Verizon Business Expands UC & Collaboration Consulting Service Suite
Ramps up offering of a wide range of services to help demystify UC planning and deployment, and ensure success.

Digium Launches Asterisk 'Marketplace,' Upgrades Switchvox UC Solution
Asterisk Exchange will showcase products and information to facilitate deployment and use of the open-source IP PBX.

Avaya Unveils Roadmap for Integrating Nortel
Avaya execs lay out integration plan for $900 million acquisition of Nortel Enterprise unit.

State of Delaware Centralizes IP Communications with the Help of Acme Packet
Voice trunking for all state agencies consolidated, terminated in two data centers secured by Acme Packet's session border controllers.

magicJack Femtocell Device Officially Announced
Soon, you'll be able to get local and U.S./Canada long distance VoIP service—on your cell phone—for $20 a year.

8x8 Virtual Office Subscribers to Enjoy HD Calling
Support for HD codec will be a standard feature of the SMB hosted VoIP service.

Nortel's Carrier VoIP Unit on the Auction Block
Genband makes "stalking horse" bid of $282 million, settling pricing floor for other potential bidders.

xG Technology Connects to Google Voice
Will the integration of Google Voice with xG's unique wireless VoIP technology change the pricing structure of mobile voice?

Skype for SIP Emerges from 'Limited' Beta
The enterprise adaptation of Skype's Internet-based VoIP service is now open to all comers in public beta testing phase.

PIKA Upgrades WARP PBX Appliance Platform
The new WARP Enterprise comes with the FreePBX configuration interface installed and ready to go.

ITSP TelCentris Becomes a CLEC
Move to carrier status will give the provider greater control over QoS, enable it to lower costs.

Vivox Uses Polycom Codec for HD Chat
High-quality IP voice communication is gaining traction in both online gaming and social networking environments.