Archive for July, 2008
Is there any reason not to VoIP?
July 27th, 2008 | Author: Malcolm
Voice over IP technology is a mature technology that in many cases offers significant savings compared to conventional telephony. If you’re already paying for broadband, chances are switching to VoIP is a good idea. We routinely recommend it to clients.
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Whither WiMAX?
July 20th, 2008 | Author: Malcolm
Two or three years ago we braced for a yet another communications paradigm shift — one that was supposed to take effect now. The mobile WiMAX revolution would have been fascinating for use telecom expense management folks. Maybe it still will be, but despite the tremendous promises of the technology there’s been more fizzle than pop out of it.
Uh Oh — Bell and Telus to charge for incoming text messages
July 16th, 2008 | Author: Malcolm
Canadians are due for some unhappy developments. Bell and Telus will charge for incoming text messages starting in August (8th for Bell, 24th for Telus). Getting a text message will cost 15 cents a pop unless you have an unlimited texting plan.
The iPhone Lands Like a Canada Goose — In Canada, That Is
July 16th, 2008 | Author: Malcolm
So, it’s in Canada now. After much speculation, wailing and gnashing of teeth, Canadians can finally get their own iPhones. How did things work out for folks north of the 49th Parallel? Let’s look at the Good, the Not So Good, and the Telecom Expense Management Angle.
