VoIP Tech Chat

Cory Andrews posted a great “tech tip” on the VoIP Insider blog detailing how to convert a Cisco SCCP phone to SIP.

Whether you’re a Cisco fan that finally realizes Asterisk can provide better PBX services (at a lower cost) or just someone who happens to have a bunch of Cisco Skinny VoIP telephones laying around, converting the firmware to SIP can make the Cisco phone compatible with many VoIP systems.

But, don’t take my word for it… go to the VoIP Insider and read Cory’s tech tip. Give it a shot and tell us what you think.

What you VoIPing 'bout Willis?

Yes, you guessed it correctly. In today’s article, Diff’rent Strokes will be used as a metaphor for VoIP. Why? The correct question is “Why Not?” And the answer… well that’s simple — Diff’rent Strokes is the perfect metaphor. Take for example these classic lines from the show’s theme song:

Now, the world don’t move to the beat of just one drum,
What might be right for you, may not be right for some.

Classic. Pausing for Trivia… do you know which 80’s sitcom star wrote these lyrics? If you said Growing Pains actor and Canadian sensation Alan Thicke, you’d be right… but, as usual, we digress.

Those working within VoIP, and contrary to many medical reports there are people still working in the industry, have many flavors and styles of VoIP products to choose from. Although opinions vary, there really is no “right” or “wrong” product line. Selecting your VoIP implementation is an individual choice that is determined simply by what works best for you. Read the rest of this entry »