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Nogatech And Fujitsu Deliver Modular Digital Camera
Fujitsu has used the USBvision video compression chipset from
Nogatech to design digital camera solutions for its LifeBook computers,
and it has introduced a modular USB digital camera that can be stored an
used through a notebook's flexible-bay drive. The camera is capable of
capturing and displaying top quality video as well as taking high quality
still shots. The USBvision chipset utilizes Nogatech's video compression
technology, allowing users to capture and play video in full frame rate
motion (30 frames per second). Nogatech's chipset also features
exceptionally low power consumption, and the latest version supports
streaming of video, audio, and data simultaneously through the USB port.
No. 501, www.comsolmag.com/freeinfo
Sphere Announces E1 Interface For Sphericall
Sphere Communications announced the shipment of its E1 COHub, a
media gateway designed to interface the Sphericall network PBX to the PSTN
with E1 PRI ISDN. "There has been increasing demand outside the U.S.
for our innovative voice over data solution," said Byron Brooks, VP
of international sales for Sphere. "Now that the E1 PRI interface has
been released, we will start shipping Sphericall to enterprise customers
throughout the European Union." The E1 COHub features include a CSU
to directly terminate a DS-1/DX-1 line, the ability to use multiple E1
COHubs in a Sphericall system for additional capacity, dual power
supplies, and upgradeable EPROM firmware. The E1 COHub will be distributed
in Europe through a network of resellers, and pricing ranges from $5,385
U.S. to $5,770 U.S. depending on the type of network connection.
No. 502, www.comsolmag.com/freeinfo
Natural MicroSystems Unveils PacketMedia IP Media Server
Natural MicroSystems has announced PacketMedia, a standards-based,
carrier-class IP media server solution that supports enhanced services
applications with real-time media streaming with simultaneous play and
record for carrier-grade sound quality and functionality. PacketMedia
allows communications equipment providers and service providers to develop
and deploy media-intensive, standards-based applications now and expand
them in the future. "Today's service providers are looking to
leverage the architectural benefits of packet-based networks' superior
flexibility, cost-savings, control, and efficiency, and IP media servers
are fast becoming the linchpins to unleash a whole new world of
applications and uses," said Chris Smith, director of enhanced
services segment marketing for NMS.
No. 503, www.comsolmag.com/freeinfo
Accelerated Announces "Switched VoDSL" For
Broadband
Accelerated Networks has developed what they are calling
"switched DSL," incorporating ATM switched virtual circuits (SVCs)
over DSL, thereby eliminating the need to manually configure voice
services and improving network scaling properties. The ATM SVC technology
simplifies network deployment and provides increased flexibility in
routing voice calls. Unlike preconfigured PVCs, SVCs can be automatically
created on demand. Additionally, switched DSL allows subscribers to
dynamically connect to a local switch, a long-distance switch, a soft
switch, or directly to other corporate locations, often allowing users to
bypass local exchange switches and even the PSTN altogether.
No. 504, www.comsolmag.com/freeinfo
Call Center Tech Intros Prism 2.3
Call Center Technology has announced the release of Prism 2.3,
with new features that allow powerful real-time enterprise application
integration capabilities for the contact center. Enterprises can use Prism
to build powerful performance analysis tools that are easily customized
and implemented. Call Center Technology claims that installation and
training can be completed in less than a week. Prism 2.3 introduces a
graphical Business Logic Editor, which allows for graphic, drag-and-drop
creation and rendering of complex business rules involving disparate
systems. "With version 2.3, contact centers can build applications
that go beyond simple performance measurement," said Stephen Beckett,
CCTI's CTO. "Now, processes can be fully automated between systems to
allow for the type of contact center control demanded by the speed of
Internet business."
No. 505, www.comsolmag.com/freeinfo
Siemens, Energie Baden-Wuerttemberg Sign MOU For Voice
Over Power Lines
Siemens and Energie Baden-Wuerttemberg (EnBW) have signed an MOU
to market Powerline technology for sending data and voice over power
lines. The two firms will establish a joint venture to test technology
developed by Siemens. However, the pressure is on, as the increasing
availability of broadband access over alternate media (cable, DSL,
satellite, etc.) makes the broadband access market increasingly
competitive.
No. 506, www.comsolmag.com/freeinfo
PairGain Launches Skyrocket G.Lite Modems
PairGain Technologies has launched their Skyrocket DSL modems.
Fully compliant with the G.lite standard, Skyrocket modems incorporate
G.hs (G.handshake) and "fast retrain," two capabilities deemed
critical to the widespread deployment of G.lite. G.hs and fast retrain are
key elements of the ITU standards intended to make G.lite modems as
user-friendly as today's analog modems. G.hs allows G.lite modems to
automatically negotiate speed and connect to a DSLAM at the highest
possible data rate, while fast retrain lets the modems quickly adjust to
the line conditions to handle the presence of a voice signal. These new
protocols are aimed at reducing the need for an installer visit to each
DSL service location.
No. 507, www.comsolmag.com/freeinfo
V-SPAN Unveils Broadband Video Collaboration Platform
V-SPAN has announced the Internet Broadband Application Platform (iBAP),
which enables video collaboration over cable systems and other broadband
networks. iBAP offers simplified multimedia collaboration - users can
simply drag and drop participants into a conference using a standard
browser. iBAP's directory services capabilities also allow V-SPAN to
create a limitless number of virtual meeting rooms on the Web. New meeting
participants are authenticated as they arrive, and they can join at any
time via video, audio, chat, or streaming.
No. 508, www.comsolmag.com/freeinfo
ESI IVX20 Plus Aimed At Small Offices, Big Functionality
ESI (Estech Systems, Inc.) has announced the newest member of the
IVX family of digital phone systems: the IVX20 Plus. The IVX20 Plus
includes expanded attendant, mailbox, directory, and transfer off-premises
capabilities, and it is aimed at the small office that needs big features
in a low-cost, scalable solution. Additionally, to make programming and
setup easier, ESI announced Esi-Access software for on-site and remote
installation, configuration, and backup of the IVX20 and the IVX128.
No. 509, www.comsolmag.com/freeinfo
Fujitsu Announces IP-Ready F9600 PBX Line
Fujitsu has announced that with the next software release, the
F9600 line of PBXs will provide internal IP functionality and call
handling capabilities. This capability included internal IP trunking, a
previously announced external gateway platform from Cisco or Motorola, and
IP networking and telephony solutions developed through Fujitsu's
relationship with NetSpeak. The first enterprise offering using this
platform is the Enterprise VPN+IP, which provides enterprises with
powerful IP networking functionality while laying the foundation for
rolling out enhanced IP telephony services.
No. 510, www.comsolmag.com/freeinfo
ObjectSwitch WAP Enables Wireless E-Commerce/Service
ObjectSwitch Corporation announced the availability of its WAP
solution, enabling the delivery of e-commerce, e-services, and value-added
content to wireless phones and devices. The WAP adapter allows network
service providers, integrators, and equipment providers to deploy
fault-tolerant e-commerce and related applications and services that scale
to millions of users. By plugging the WAP adapter behind any WAP
compatible server, ObjectSwitch customers can develop carrier-grade WAP
based applications. Service providers don't need to create an end-to-end
solution, but can combine an existing applications with ObjectSwitch
infrastructure and offer them to customers within weeks.
No. 511, www.comsolmag.com/freeinfo
Zoom Telephonics Ships ZoomAir AP128 Wireless Access
Point
Zoom Telephonics is shipping the ZoomAir AP128 Wireless Networking
Access Point with wireless LAN bridging, routing, and integrated ISDN WAN
capabilities. ZoomAir AP128's features include: Internet sharing on both
wired and standards-based wireless networks without a host PC; an
"always available" wireless connection; low power, small
footprint hardware; NAT and DHCP capabilities. Zoom plans to announce
similar products for DSL and cable modem users later this year. The
ZoomAir AP128 is priced at $699.
No. 512, www.comsolmag.com/freeinfo
e-responses Licenses Tornadoes Unified Messaging
Software
e-responses, a develop of automated sales management and customer
service software, will be licensing Tornado Development's unified
messaging software to act as a sales lead tracking systems, allowing users
to achieve higher levels of customer service. e-responses will incorporate
the Tornado platform into the communications element of their sales
management software, giving e-responses users the ability to access all
messages and message type via the phone or the Internet.
No. 561, www.comsolmag.com/freeinfo
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