FacetCorp announces a number of important new features in FacetPhone. With the release of FacetPhone V5, a complete conference bridging capability has been added. Version 5 also includes support for most SIP trunking and VoIP services, as well as support for the popular Cisco 7940 IP phone. FacetPhone V5 now includes comprehensive call detail records in the standard MySQL format along with a MySQL database implementation, provides enhanced management for multi-location environments, and adds multi-zone paging to IP phones, as well as other significant IVR enhancements.

CounterPath has launched Bria for Microsoft Outlook. The offering integrates CounterPath's softphone technology directly into Microsoft Outlook, providing users with all-in-one access to their VoIP and personal information manager services. Appearing as part of Outlook's toolbar, the Bria plug-in provides a non-intrusive VoIP interface that does not infringe on the PIM's traditional three-pane design or workspace real estate - preserving the productivity benefits of Outlook while integrating value-added VoIP services.

Described by Apple itself as the ‘funnest’ iPod ever, the iPod touch may now be the ‘useful-est’ too thanks to FREE software - Truphone for iPod touch - that effectively turns one into a mobile phone.

Not only is the software free, but calls made using Truphone’s application for the iPod touch are also FREE - just in time to save precious cash when making those Christmas calls to friends and family.

Streamcore released its 5.2 software for its StreamGroomer appliances and centralized management. The new software offers enhanced capabilities for managing and measuring end users’ quality of experience at branch offices.

EMCC Software collaborated with DeFi Mobile to create an innovative VoIP mobile client that helps enable DeFi Global Access, a recently launched unlimited global calling and data service that allows companies and individuals to thwart expensive international long-distance and roaming fees.

Hermon Laboratories announces its new test equipment TCA 4100 low cost PC Based solutions is initially offering for VoIP and SIP (H.323). Both solutions are available as optional add-ons plus VQT (PESQ), and acoustic testing with HATS. SIP solution is also available as a standalone software application.

The VOIP add-on solution complies with the TIA/EIA-810A/B and TIA/EIA 920 standards. The unique equipment offers R&D, production groups a low cost solution to reduce time to develop and faster testing for production lines. The new SIP add-on and standalone solution supports ETSI TS 102.027.

snom integrates its suite of desktop and mobile VoIP phones with Brekeke PBX. After rigorous testing and evaluation, Brekeke's IP-PBX received full certification by snom as interoperable and deployable with snom 3xx series VoIP phones and their mobile snom m3 IP Dect phone. Users of Brekeke's SIP communication platform can now enjoy all advanced IP-PBX features available on Brekeke PBX seamlessly with snom phones.

Pingo released a new feature that enables customers to make low-cost international calls using PCs from anywhere in the world where there is Internet access. With SoftPhone, Pingo customers can use Internet-connected PCs to call any fixed or mobile phone and avoid access charges and high mobile roaming costs. The feature is particularly cost-effective for calls made from international destinations as the calls are charged at the same low per-minute rates as those originating from the United States.

TelCentris has launched the public beta of its free consumer service, VoxOx unifies key communication channels — voice, video, IM, text, social media, e-mail, fax and more — into a single, intuitive user interface. VoxOx gives consumers full control of their contacts, conversations and most importantly, their interconnected lifestyles. As the first and only true “Universal Communicator Service,” VoxOx combines the benefits of Internet-telephony/VoIP solutions, interoperable Instant Messengers, social networking aggregators, inbound call management programs and much more for free, thereby enabling budget-conscious consumers to never have to pay for a phone call or text again!

Raketu released its upgraded download client, Version 3.0. The new version has an updated interface to allow users to more easily navigate and use Raketu’s services, while improving the overall look and feel. The new version also supports Raketu’s new VideoCalling service that allows users to make free videocalls with their friends, family and business colleagues. The new VideoCalling is in addition to the existing communications, information, entertainment and social networking features where users can make international calls computer-to-computer, computer-to-phone and phone-to-phone, send sms-text messages, instant message, and email totally free or at Raketu’s ultra-low rates -- all from any device, anywhere in the world, mobile or desktop/laptop.

In a tough economy, cutting costs becomes a top priority, and businesses and individuals who regularly make calls abroad may begin to think twice before picking up that phone. Many international callers are turning to a low-cost, easy-to-use service with a wide range of calling options. Beginning at 1.3 cents per minute, with no additional fees, VOXOFON international calling services allow customers to call using their computer, their land line, their cell phone, a smart phone, or even a calling card.

SoliCall released two new features added to its unique personalized noise reduction technology: Acoustic Echo Cancellation and Call Monitoring. The AEC well aligns with SoliCall’s strategy to improve voice quality from both ends of the call - in this case, by reducing both the outgoing and incoming echo. As opposed to ordinary solutions, SoliCall’s personal algorithm identifies the speaker’s voice and extracts it from the audio signal.

PhoneFusion announces that Fusion Voicemail Plus for BlackBerry smartphones is now out of beta. The beta version of this free visual voicemail application has been available since June for any BlackBerry device on any U.S. wireless carrier. The downloadable voicemail application gives BlackBerry users the ability to centralize all of their voicemail boxes and see -- right on the screen of their mobile device -- a list of their voicemail messages. The service also allows users to listen to their voicemails directly from their BlackBerry. BlackBerry users -- whether or not they are an existing PhoneFusion customer -- can access Fusion Voicemail Plus v 1.0 at www.fusionvoicemailplus.com. The free service also comes as a standard feature in the PhoneFusion One solution.

fring is now available for all Apple iPhone and iPod touch owners, enabling them to talk, chat and interact with other fring users (“fringsters”) and all of their online communities (Skype, MSN, Google Talk, ICQ, Twitter, Yahoo! & AIM) using their device’s internet connection.

A special preview R&D version of fring’s popular mobile communication and community application was made available for the iPhone earlier this year (15th April 2008) making it the first of its kind to appear on the device. A phenomenal response was received to this world first, and since then fring has been gathering feedback on usage and experience and has used this data to develop the new best in breed version, available today on the Apple App Store.

VOXOFON to provide service for the new Android platform built by the Open Handset Alliance. The new service, which offers transparent cost optimization for roaming and international calls, will be available for use on Android phones when they become available later this year.

Beginning at 1.3 cents per minute, with no additional fees, VOXOFON international calling services allow customers to call using their computer, their land line, their cell phone or a smart phone. The company already offers an iPhone web application with a familiar user interface and a way to manage contacts, with no downloading or installation.