When we talk about VoIP, we are talking about the whole phone system that a business uses for communication. This includes the hardware and software that links the telephones and the Internet in order to streamline online communication. However, not all companies are ready to make the transition to full-on VoIP. This doesn't mean that they should miss out on the benefits that are provided by this type of online streamlined communication.

RENTON, Wash., January 30, 2008 - Parallels virtualization technology has enabled Struktur AG to simplify its "spreed" global conferencing solution from downloadable software to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application delivered via the Internet. Now, a user can initiate a conference by clicking on a web link to connect as many as 1,000 people anywhere in the world regardless of hardware and without any additional software.

BOSTON, Jan. 30, 2008 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) -- Shares of ClearOne (NASDAQ:CLRO) Communications Inc. extended gains for a third consecutive session Wednesday after the Salt Lake City developer of audio conferencing systems reported a rise in second-quarter net income to $1.8 million, or 16 cents a share, from $1.1 million, or 9 cents a share, a year earlier.

GREAT NECK, N.Y., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ - Phoenix Audio Technologies, the high definition audio and audio for video communications company, today announced a strategic partnership with Spire Global, Sony's Sales, Marketing and Support Arm in the U.S. Spire Global will now extend its market reach by bundling Phoenix's high definition portable audio products with Sony's portfolio of high quality video conferencing products in an effort to provide a unique audio and video solution to both companies' customers in the U.S.

"The shift to an IP environment that enables unified communications, presence, and mobile integration provides a technological environment where traditional video conferencing, as well as telepresence can become synergistic elements," says David Lemelin, In-Stat analyst.

Sony of Canada Ltd. has announced what it deems to be the "industry's first" 1080i high-definition videoconferencing system. Called the PCS-XG80, the $9,000 system offers a frame rate of 60 fields-per-second, while users can share PC data at 30 fps.

PHOENIX (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) January 30, 2008 -- iLinc Communications, Inc. (AMEX:ILC), a leading developer of Web conferencing software and audio conferencing services will hold its annual Key Customer Summit beginning Wednesday, January 30th through Thursday, January 31st at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Summit brings together over 125 iLinc customers, partners, and prospects to facilitate best practice and knowledge sharing surrounding the iLinc Web conferencing product. From technologists and end-users to executives and strategists, the Summit assembles the inner circle of iLinc enthusiasts for an interactive session unlike any other user conference.

Eagle Conferencing, India announced today that Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC(R)) INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has named Eagle Conferencing as a recipient of its 2007 Product of the Year Award.

Its backward compatibility gives users the option of connecting with HD video quality through the growing number of high bandwidth connections or through standard-definition legacy systems, which comply with industry standards, over IP and/or ISDN. In an industry first, this new system also features BrightFaceTM, Video Annotation, and RF Remotefunctionality.

Telepresencecangreatly enhance the effectiveness of distance learning by allowing students to take virtual field trips to distant locations and by connecting them with top-quality educators in the field. By using advanced communication technologies such as highspeed networks, high definition video and audio, and large, high resolution displays, telepresence technology produces realistic, interactive virtual experiences that far surpass traditional video conferencing. With telepresence, instructors and students feel like they are in the same room or even immersed in a remote environment. Telepresence is already being used today by a number of university and educational institutions for purposes as varied as medical resident training, admission interviews to screen prospective students, teacher mentoring, and inter-school academic planning.