VoIPVoice, the leading manufacturer of innovative Voice over IP (VoIP) products, is delighted to announce the release of their long-awaited CyberPhone W for Mac. As a testament to its industry-leading simplicity, quality and design, it has just become the first Skype-certified device to be available in all Apple stores.

The introduction of the new Cyberphone W for Mac heralds a new era in the accessibility of Skype, the industry-leading VoIP provider. This product broadens Skype's appeal to consumers who prefer to use a conventional telephone handset and who opt not to be bound to their PCs by headsets.

Plantronics, Inc., introduced the Voyager 510-USB, the first Bluetooth headset system optimized for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) that provides instant wireless connectivity to PC-based softphones. The Voyager 510-USB reflects Plantronics' commitment to developing innovative VoIP products that embody great style, sound and simplicity for both business and consumer applications.

"As VoIP communication becomes increasingly relevant in today's work environment, where professionals conduct business in the car, at coffee houses and in airports across the world, there is strong demand for greater setup and device simplification," said Will Stofega, research manager at IDC. "The Voyager 510-USB makes VoIP intuitive. In doing so, enterprises benefit from reduced IT support and maintenance costs, and professionals benefit from a reliable, easy-to-use wireless headset for their softphones and mobile phones."

Sony Electronics introduced the VAIO UX Micro PC, placing full-size computer performance in a pocket-sized package.

Weighing just over a pound, the new PC has a Microsoft XP Professional operating system and an Intel Core Solo Ultra Low Voltage CPU for fast processing and long battery life.

The UX model also features a 4.5-inch wide SVGA screen with XBRITE technology for viewing that slides up to expose an integrated keyboard. This allows you to access familiar applications easily in the same way you would on a full-sized computer.

RADVISION, a leading provider of multimedia conferencing, communications platforms and development tools, announced that U.S.-based Atmel(R) Corporation is licensing RADVISION's SIP toolkit to be used on Atmel's product line of wireless and wired Voice-over-IP (VoIP) processors.

The toolkit will be used to bring advanced VoIP capabilities to Atmel's VoIP processor devices that are targeted at embedded applications such as enterprise VoIP WiFi and wired phones and VoIP enabled home routers. Atmel's silicon products with RADVISION's SIP embedded will be used by tier 1 and tier 2 OEMs and original design manufacturers (ODM) that design and develop wireless VoIP handsets for the Enterprise, SOHO, Service Provider and consumer markets.

Cedar Point Communications, the leader in integrated VoIP switching technologies for the cable and telecommunications industries, announced that its SAFARI C(Cubed) Multimedia Switching System earned the highest rating ever given in the Broadband Gear Report Diamond Technology Reviews.

SAFARI C(Cubed), the only totally integrated carrier class VoIP switch designed for the cable industry, earned Four and One-Half Diamonds from Broadband Gear Report's panel of industry experts. The rating represents a half-diamond increase over last year's score for SAFARI C(Cubed), which was entered in the VoIP Solutions category.

Icemat, a leading manufacturer of high-end gaming accessories, announced the release of its Icemat Siberia In-Ear Headphone. The unique headphone has been specially designed for use with portable gaming devices such as the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS, and provides the user with the highest level of sound quality by eliminating background noise.

Using the EdgeView VoIP Support System and EdgeMarc router, Edgewater Networks' Plug & Dial solution has removed a significant pain point in the setup and support of hosted VoIP installations.

Eliminating the Complexity of VoIP Installations

IP Unity, a leader in carrier-grade media servers, application servers and real-time multimedia applications for IP and TDM networks, has installed two Mereon 6000 Media Servers and Release 3.1 of Mereon Unified Messaging and Mereon Conferencing applications software for the University of Minnesota -Twin Cities (U of M). The U of M - Twin Cities is the second-largest campus in the U.S. and home to 49,450 students and 2,300 faculty members. This large-scale deployment was awarded to IP Unity in competitive bidding. The platform is fully installed and in operation with 18,500 users.

Converged Access Inc., the leader in delivering guaranteed application performance management and control for converged VoIP, data and video applications, announced the CTX 600 VoIP Accelerator for small and medium-sized businesses looking for a fast, easy and low-cost way to protect their VoIP traffic and ensure end-user quality of experience. The CTX 600 costs $650 and can be easily plugged into any IP WAN environment for instant VoIP quality results.

A VOIP phone system is a real necessity, with gas prices soaring and commutes increasing. The phones can free people to work from home with no loss in productivity and no down time.

A VOIP phone system stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol and enables any office to become virtual. With high-speed internet access available almost everywhere and VOIP technology, it becomes possible to answer a phone from anywhere. All VOIP phone system features can be accessed from intercom, to dialing out from your system lines and transferring calls. VOIP phones enable transparent communications to and from remote locations. Some VOIP Phone Systems, like the Avaya IP Office, even allow for Soft Phones that can be loaded onto your PC. With a wireless USB headset you can work from home or go down to your local Starbucks and connect back to the office.

Polycom, Inc., the world's leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, and Skype, the global Internet communications company, today announced an agreement to deliver integrated, high-quality communications solutions for businesses who use Skype. Skype estimates that business customers make up 30 percent of its more than 100 million registered users.

The first joint product from this alliance is the Polycom Communicator, a Skype Certified, co-branded USB speakerphone that leverages Polycom's renowned Acoustic Clarity Technology to deliver hands- free, natural, two-way voice communication for Skype voice and video conversations, without echoes or feedback. The Polycom Communicator complements the new Skype for Business offering, providing an affordable and portable personal speakerphone solution that delivers business-quality, high- fidelity wideband voice communications for individuals or small groups. It delivers a best-in-class user experience with outstanding voice quality, integration with Skype software, and portability. In addition to the core speakerphone capabilities, the Polycom Communicator also offers high-quality audio output for playing music, games, etc. from a laptop or desktop PC.

Netcentrex, the leading enabler of next generation converged voice and video solutions, announced that, according to an annual report issued by industry research firm iLocus, Netcentrex delivered 29% of VoIP local call volume minutes for standards-based Voice over Broadband (VoBB) platforms, making the company the leader in this market. In addition, Netcentrex was named the leading Independent Subscriber Feature Server worldwide, with 32% market share.

AudioCodes, a leading provider of Voice over Packet (VoP) technologies and Voice Network products, announced that its media gateways have been selected for the Russian market by CompTek, a leading Russian distributor of networking and telecommunications equipment.

AudioCodes' range of products, including its carrier class media gateways and servers, has successfully been interoperability-tested, evaluated and deployed in a variety of VoIP networks in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) in Phoenix, Arizona has deployed Nortel's CS 1000, along with Tenor VoIP switches from Quintum Technologies, enabling realization of significant advantages offered by Voice over IP service as compared to their traditional phone system.

DVUSD, which covers nearly 400 square miles and encompasses 37 schools, deployed Nortel's Communication Server 1000 system to provide IP phone support throughout the entire district. The Nortel CS 1000 provides significant advantages, including shared data and voice network resources and centralized administration and management. With a single CS 1000 system, Voice over IP service is provided to all facilities throughout the district.

JDSU announced that its widely deployed IP network troubleshooting and data analysis platforms, JDSU's DA-3400 and DA-3600A, can now perform VoIP call quality monitoring on high capacity networks. The DA-3400 is able to support 8,000 simultaneous calls and the DA-3600A can support 64,000 calls, establishing them as an industry leader providing extremely accurate and exceptional quality measurements when network load or utilization is at its highest.