VOIP goes open source
Broadcom and Trolltech have formed a partnership to create a multimedia voice over IP (VOIP) development platform based on Linux, reports InformationWeek.
The development platform is intended for original equipment manufacturers that want to build what the companies call "next-generation" IP phones. It will combine Broadcom's VOIP technology and Trolltech's Qtopia Linux platform and user interface for mobile devices.
The Qtopia software is considered next-generation because it supports advanced technologies like unified communications, which links business processes with presence information, e-mail, voice mail, instant messaging, and videoconferencing, to facilitate efficient communications.
VOIP available on BlackBerry
Raketu has released a new VOIP Web application that allows users to make international calls from their BlackBerry, reports Telappliant.
Consumers are not required to download software to access the VOIP service as the application is Web-based.
In addition, business users can send SMS text messages globally at competitively low rates, and send e-mail.
Skype faces obstacles in going mobile
Despite gloomy predictions for the future of the business, Skype remains one of the leading names in VOIP technology, says DSL Reports.
The company is working to remain on top by focusing its development on a favourite VOIP trend: going mobile.
Skype has made several steps towards this goal, including launching a Skype phone at the end of last year. However, there will be several problems to overcome if the move into mobile is going to be a success.
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