convey the user experience, while enabling a real-time response to service degradation. PIQUA is a standards-based system embedded in equipment at both the customer premise and the network, using RTCP-XR and TI-de-veloped extensions for measuring VoIP performance. TI plans to incorporate RTCP-HR and RTCP-Video for future IP applications.

 

VONaLink ScreenPop Provides VoIP Caller ID, Blocking Arcosoft ( www.arcosoft.com) has released VONaLink ScreenPop, software to provide caller ID and call blocking for any SIP-based phone system. ScreenPop determines caller ID by monitoring network packets and then searches for the caller in Microsoft Outlook contacts, or it can launch custom applications to search the Web or a company database. If the caller is found, the information is displayed on screen. Unwanted callers can be added to a reject list. The pack is also integrated with Vonage Click2Call for one-click dialing through ScreenPop’s call log. Priced at $29, VONaLink ScreenPop runs on Windows XP, 2003, and 2000.

 

Camrivox Launches SOHO/SME Phone At VON Europe, Camrivox ( www.cam rivox.com) launched the Flexor 500 IP phone. The Flexor 500 is a multi-line VoIP phone that seamlessly integrates with IP PBX, soft switches, and hosted VoIP services. Advanced CTI features in-

clude address book synchronization with Microsoft Outlook, “click to dial,” and on-screen caller ID on the PC. Dedicated keys provide direct access to most audio and call-control functions. For operators, the Flexor 500 supports Camrivox’s zero touch scalable provisioning, allowing operators to deploy without ever “touching” the device; this further reduces rollout costs. Like all Camrivox products, the Flexor 500 supports operator branding of the phone LCD display and the embedded Web pages.

 

Grandstream Announces New FXS Analog Gateway Grandstream Networks ( www.grand stream.com) has announced the release of the GXW-400x series of analog gateways. The new GXW400x series has a compact and quiet design with no fans. It is auto-configurable, remotely manageable, and scalable. It features a 4- or 8-port FXS interface for analog telephones, dual 10M/100M network ports with integrated router, PSTN life line in case of power failure, and an RS232 serial port for administration. In addition,

it supports two SIP account profiles, caller ID for various countries/regions, T. 38 fax, 1- or 2-stage dialing, flexible dialing plans, security protection (SIPS/ TLS), and comprehensive voice codecs including G.711 (a/u-law), G.723.1, G.726,G.728, G.729A/B/E, and iLBC. Suggested retail price of the GXW400x FXS series is $165 for the 4-port model (GXW4004) and $275 for the 8-port model (GXW4008).

Verizon Business Delivers Next-Generation Web Conferencing Service, Layer 2 Private IP Verizon Business ( www.verizonbusiness. com) has announced a next-generation Web conferencing service and an MPLS-based IP service. Verizon Advanced Net Conference builds on the company’s suite of Web conferencing services and enables workers to schedule future Web meetings or initiate them quickly through Microsoft Office Outlook and Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005. Features include scheduling and joining features, including integration with Microsoft Office Outlook, a reduced ramp-up time for accessing Web confer-

Avaya Delivers Integrated Unified Communications and Mobility Platform Avaya ( www.avaya.com) has announced a new family of Unified Communications products. Members of the Unified Communications family include Essential Edition for office-based users who need advanced IP telephony and messaging support and basic conferencing functionality; Standard Edition for mainstream users who benefit from advanced mobility tools including unified office and mobile communications tools across all major mobile platforms; Advanced Edition for users who gain a competitive advantage by collaborating with large teams using integrated voice and “whiteboard” sessions; and Professional Edition for strategic communicators who take advantage of video communications and speech recognition, including high-definition video conferences and voice-driven access to messages and other personal applications. The four new editions in the Unified Communications product family will be available in the first half of 2007, and pricing will vary based on deployment and license terms.

encing services, and detailed online invoicing to allow users to track usage.

Verizon’s Private IP, Layer 2 provides advanced MPLS capabilities to businesses and enables them to retain the same control of their networks that they have with traditional frame relay and ATM services. Businesses will be able to interconnect multiple locations via an MPLS VPN to achieve a more cost-effective and flexible