Phil Hochmuth

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Avaya switch supplies power to IP phones

Avaya Inc. last month announced inline power capabilities for its Cajun stackable switch, allowing it to power IP phones through their network cables.

Intel box extends PBX functionality

Intel Corp. last month released an IP telephony product that could put the power of a central-site PBX into a small branch office or a telecommuter's den.

Outsourced IP voice services launched

Companies that want to adopt IP voice, but are shy about spending a lot on new IP PBX hardware and software, may soon have a slew of outsourced options to choose from instead.

Nortel revamps enterprise VoIP package

The company's Succession Communication Server (SCS) 1000 is Nortel's first server-based IP PBX system aimed at large enterprise deployments.

CommWorks adds ‘universal port’ features to upgraded data system

A software upgrade for CommWorks Corp.'s Total Control 1000 Enhanced Data System could allow service providers to terminate voice, data and fax connections from any port in the box's chassis, the company said.

Outsourced VoIP technology gains momentum

While many companies may wait for their PBXs to die before diving into voice over IP, the technology could find its way into other corporations soon as an outsourced service, such as IP Centrex.

3Com revs up copper gigabit Ethernet gear

3Com Corp. next week will throw a few morsels to users hungry for more copper-based gigabit Ethernet gear when it releases a new 1000Base-T switch module and server adapter.

A year later, 3Com users have overcome bitterness

When 3Com Corp. quit its enterprise chassis-based switching businesses a year ago last month, a loud, common cry was heard from the company's large user community

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