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In a crowded VoIP management market, there are dozens of options for consumers, making the competition fierce. Even the most successful firms must do everything that they possibly can to stay on top. By joining forces, two strong companies can form an even stronger entity, bringing more VoIP management solutions to those who need it.

Earlier in May, OPNET Technologies (News - Alert) finished the acquisition of Clarus Systems. With OPNET’s existing VoIP management and Clarus’ VoIP and IP conferencing test and monitoring solutions, Clarus’ solution blends well with the already existing real-time monitoring of signaling, as well as voice and video quality.

Essentially, the acquisition expands OPNET's product portfolio for application and network performance management.

In telecommunications, the last decade alone has seen an increase in data traffic, as it has grown significantly faster than voice traffic. With businesses rethinking how traditional voice traffic and services are implemented, convergence comes to the surface.

Many businesses are increasingly embracing VoIP management with IP conferencing as they discover the benefits and opportunities these services deliver. VoIP management is becoming an important part of many communication strategies and business plans for all players in the industry.

In OPNET’s white paper on the acquisition, it says that “OPNET can now deliver deep and rigorous support for VoIP and IP videoconferencing, much as its solution currently provides for other classes of applications today.”

Through convergence, it means the bringing together of these technologies and aligning them with the business needs of the customer.

OPNET can now deliver to its customer base monitoring, management, and support for VoIP and IP videoconferencing, as well as automated testing for IP communications on the Clarus side.

This merger in VoIP management and IP conferencing can work to great profit with positive thinking into what the future holds.