3CX has expanded its mobile offerings with the launch of an iPhone-compatible version of its Windows-based softphone. The 3CXphone for iPhone app allows the user to make FREE VoIP calls via WiFi or 3G.

The difference between the 3CXPhone for iPhone and other “free” SIP phones for iPhones is that this app isn’t locked into a particular provider or PBX. You are given the freedom of selection, meaning that you can pick and choose your favorite provider or VoIP PBX and switch at any time or use different VoIP providers.

Kerio Technologies unveils Kerio Operator, its new innovative IP PBX system tailored for small and medium sized businesses. A server software built into its own hardware appliance, Kerio Operator comes out of the box ready to go, thereby simplifying deployment and integration of your phone system into the existing IT environment, while also providing ease of use for both the client and administrator. Utilizing the industry-standard SIP VoIP protocol, Kerio Operator is compatible with any SIP device and provider, and will auto-configure with most popular phones.

Mirial announces the availability of the first professional video conferencing client for Apple iOS devices, supporting both SIP and H.323 standards, featuring high-quality video conference and optimized in order to get the most out of the mobile networks.

The software is available today for iPhone® 4 and iPod Touch 4th gen, and in few weeks for iPhone 3GS and iPad.

Built by Mirial on over 10 years of video communication excellence, it provides a standards-based solution for video conferencing over Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G networks, enabling iPhone users to connect to other iPhones, iPods, Android phones and tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab, Windows PC and Mac or to any H323 standards-based video conferencing equipment such as room systems or existing MCUs.

CyberData Corporation announces the release of the highly anticipated VoIP Indoor Keypad Intercom with Night Ringer, available in flush or wall mount versions.

The Keypad Intercom, next in the line of SIP intercom devices which includes the Outdoor, Emergency and Indoor Intercoms, combines the functions of the current line of intercoms with a 12-key keypad that has programmable speed dial and provides local and remote secure door lock control.

The SIP Forum announces the SIP Network Operators Conference (SIPNOC), a new annual conference for the international service provider community. The two-day conference will bring together the leading technical minds from the telecommunications industry to learn, discuss and formulate new ideas and strategies concerning the challenges and opportunities for SIP-based carrier services in fixed and mobile IP network environments. Unlike other events, this conference is for SIP network operations personnel, such as NOC engineers, instead of a high-level conference for executives. The first SIPNOC 2011 conference will be held at the Hyatt Dulles Hotel in Herndon, VA April 25 -27, 2011.

Vertical Communications announces the release of MBX IP, a converged IP telephony system designed to meet the needs of multi-site small businesses. The availability of MBX IP completes Vertical’s next-gen telephony product line-up with SBX IP and Wave IP, providing powerful telephony solutions to help businesses further increase productivity and efficiency.

The MBX IP system provides a migration friendly pathway for existing MP-5000, FX-II and XTS IP systems, supporting traditional endpoints, IP endpoints and (VoIP) SIP trunking — all with a single system that is scalable to meet the demands of multi-site SMB customers. MBX IP supports existing XTS IP, FX/MP, STS, and SBX IP endpoints, including the new Edge 8000 IP phones, as well as, having a compatible feature set. The MBX IP system is targeted for businesses having 50 to 250 users and up to 72 multiple sites, so you enjoy pay-as-you-grow scalability.

Dialogic and babyTEL announce the successful completion of interoperability testing between Dialogic Brooktrout SR140 Fax Software and babyTEL's open Internet Fax over IP SIP Trunking service. The two companies can now provide for reliable fax transmission over the Internet on SIP trunks by supplying enterprises and hosted service providers with end-to-end support for the T.38 FoIP protocol.

Enterprise fax server customers are rapidly moving to FoIP technology to leverage investments in converged voice and data networks as well as centralized applications and services. At the same time, SIP trunking is fast being adopted for VoIP services. With Dialogic and babyTEL's successful interoperability, enterprises can use Brooktrout SR140 Fax Software with babyTel's SIP Trunking service to extend the efficiency of FoIP technology beyond the enterprise border and to the fax transmission itself.

Broadvox announces that its Broadvox GO! SIP Trunking has completed compliance testing through Avaya's DevConnect Program. This compliance designation assures customers that they can enjoy cost-effective PSTN communications, migrating in stages from TDM or through a complete switch to VoIP with Broadvox GO! SIP Trunking and the Avaya Aura Communication Manager 6.0 and Avaya Aura Session Border Controller 6.0.

fg microtec announces the availability of the fgVOIP app for BlackBerry, which allows SIP-enabled VoIP calls on all Blackberry OS 4.6 and OS 5.0 devices with unrivalled call clarity. fgVOIP app for BlackBerry enables high quality, low-delay VoIP calls via SIP on all Wi-Fi enabled OS 4.6 and OS 5.0 devices, including the BlackBerry Curve 8520, 8900 & 9000 as well as the BlackBerry Bold 9700.

fgVOIP's Click2Dial feature lets callers make VoIP calls in exactly the same way as regular GSM calls. With Click2Dial, whenever the user makes a call using the standard BlackBerry dialler, the call is automatically routed over VoIP when in range of a Wi-Fi network - no user intervention is required. Calls made whilst outside Wi-Fi range use the cellular network as normal. Users can also choose to enable or disable VoIP calls for specific numbers through an exclusion list.

TelstraClear has selected GENBAND’s industry leading IP portfolio to offer a full VoIP interconnection service for other carriers connecting to its next generation IP fixed voice network.

TelstraClear’s new service enables other networks, including fixed-line operators, mobile network operators, VoIP providers and cable operators worldwide that currently juggle multiple single-country contracts with separate suppliers, to transport its global voice traffic seamlessly. Powered by GENBAND’s market-leading IP infrastructure solutions, TelstraClear is able to reduce its costs, expand markets and interwork with the growing volume of peering and managed interconnect services such as the GSM Association’s IP eXchange.

Voxbone announces that ippi will be giving all its subscribers free iNum numbers from Voxbone. With customers in 100 countries, ippi has a leading spot among SIP providers in the French-speaking world and has been experiencing 100 percent annual growth since 2007.

iNums are phone numbers with the global area code for IP communications (+883). By providing every customer an iNum in addition to the customer’s regular phone number, ippi will extend the subscriber’s range of free calling to include communication with all other iNum users, anywhere in the world. iNum numbers are distributed and routed by a growing list of carriers, service providers and enterprises. Where not routed by a local carrier, iNums also can be reached by the iNum initiative’s network of local access numbers in 45 countries.

Global Crossing announces that its portfolio of SIP Trunking solutions are qualified for Microsoft Lync Server 2010, enabling a feature-rich unified communications experience to customers worldwide.

Formerly known as Office Communications Server 2007 Release 2, Lync Server 2010 is the next generation of Microsoft Corp's UC server and software that enables businesses to connect in new ways, anytime, anywhere. Global Crossing is among a group of qualified SIP Trunking providers worldwide working with beta customers on SIP Trunking testing with Lync Server 2010.

Grandstream announces its inaugural agent/reseller program for VoIP CPE solutions. The new Grandstream Reseller Program offers worldwide partners implementing Grandstream’s GXP CPE endpoints the ability to garner additional revenue through instant rebates when GXP products are purchased through a growing list of participating suppliers.

“The new reseller program is the latest example of how Grandstream is committed to working with its partners and developing cost-effective CPE solutions for the enterprise and SMB markets,” said David Li, CEO of Grandstream. “Our program does not require certification or demand any quarterly performance incentives. Our goal is to simply give our partners the products, support and financial rewards needed to accelerate the deployment of VoIP/SIP-based solutions.”

"We have joined the SIP Forum because we believe in the importance of collaboration and interoperability with key global companies and their initiatives to strengthen the SIP ecosystem", stated Bogdan Carstoiu, 4PSA's CEO. "Our interest is to share the experiences with our cloud implementations and to scale our solutions massively in distributed environments", added Mr. Carstoiu.

"4PSA has an extremely high focus on SIP and its use in the enterprise for applications which include SIP trunking, Unified Communications, Fax, conferencing and video. Many of our current products and lot of development effort is in the SIP area. As we've continuously discovered improved methods for leveraging the full cloud potential, we look forward to presenting these to the SIP Forum members for review and exchange of ideas", Mr. Carstoiu also stated.

Toshiba and NextLevel Internet announce the certification of interoperability of NextLevel Clear Channel SIP Trunking Services with Toshiba's family of Strata CIX IP business communication systems. NextLevel Clear Channel Voice SIP Trunking is now available nationwide from Authorized Toshiba Dealers.

"With this agreement, NextLevel Internet brings the advantages of NextLevel's products and services, including SIP Trunking, to users of Toshiba Strata CIX VoIP business communication systems," said Eric Abing, senior product manager, Toshiba America Information Systems, Telecommunication Systems Division. "This certification substantiates the seamless integration of Toshiba's Strata CIX VoIP systems and NextLevel Clear Channel Voice SIP Trunking services, providing enterprises with the confidence that they have reliable telephone service and equipment."