<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Latest Mobile / Wireless / Telecoms News from OneStopClick]]></title><link>http://www.onestopclick.com</link><copyright>Copyright(C)2000-2010 Onestopclick. All rights reserved.</copyright><language>en-gb</language><description><![CDATA[OneStopClick Mobile / Wireless / Telecoms Headlines]]></description><item><title><![CDATA[Remote working 'makes employees more efficient']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/remote-working-makes-employees-more-efficient_19665704.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies could boost the efficiency of their staff by introducing remote working policies, a new report has outlined.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:23:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile working solutions provider launches online community]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mobile-working-solutions-provider-launches-online-community_19663161.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mobile working equipment manufacturer Psion has launched a new online community for its developers, partners and customers.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:26:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voice recording 'to become top mobile working trend']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voice-recording-to-become-top-mobile-working-trend_19660904.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The use of voice recording technology is likely to rise as mobile working policies become more common, an expert has suggested.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:56:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backup system launched for remote workers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/backup-system-launched-for-remote-workers_19658262.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new system designed to ensure those employed on remote working contracts can enjoy secure data backup services has been launched.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:23:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote working 'a key aspect of business continuity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/remote-working-a-key-aspect-of-business-continuity_19652891.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new study has highlighted how companies should regard remote working as an important business continuity issue.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:05:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psion and BT agree mobile working systems deal]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/psion-and-bt-agree-mobile-working-systems-deal_19650043.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Handheld computer manufacturer Psion has agreed a deal which will see some of its mobile working equipment resold by communications giant BT Global Services.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:23:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[20:20 agrees deal for mobile working tool]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/20:20-agrees-deal-for-mobile-working-tool_19647396.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new tool designed to improve the mobile working efforts of BlackBerry users is to be distributed by European firm 20:20 Mobile, it has been announced.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 3 Mar 2010 11:14:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile working firms 'can be flexible']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mobile-working-firms-can-be-flexible_19644881.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The ability to allow employees to work remotely increases the flexibility of a firm, it has been suggested.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 2 Mar 2010 11:39:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote working 'can refocus employees']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/remote-working-can-refocus-employees_19642417.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Employees can refocus efforts to boost their productivity by taking up remote working practices, according to an expert.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 1 Mar 2010 11:54:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Becrypt and Ironkey collaborate on mobile working solution]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/becrypt-and-ironkey-collaborate-on-mobile-working-solution_19639304.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Information assurance solutions provider Becrypt is collaborating with Ironkey to improve its mobile working technology.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:34:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire Fire and Rescue IT team backs remote working]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/hampshire-fire-and-rescue-it-team-backs-remote-working_19636451.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[IT staff who work for Hampshire Fire and Rescue have introduced new software which will allow the team to embrace remote working.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:49:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severn Trent Water to embrace remote working]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/severn-trent-water-to-embrace-remote-working_19634028.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Leading utility firm Severn Trent Water is set to become the latest firm to embrace remote working practices, according to reports.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:34:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[FSB study highlights need for remote working]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/fsb-study-highlights-need-for-remote-working_19631547.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A growing number of businesses could benefit from having access to remote working technologies, a new survey has highlighted.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:20:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile working population 'to pass 1bn']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mobile-working-population-to-pass-1bn_19631424.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The number of people using mobile working technologies across the globe is set to pass the one billion mark this year, new research has revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:40:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile working 'offers fewer distractions']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mobile-working-offers-fewer-distractions_19628586.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies across the UK could boost the productivity of their staff by offering mobile or remote working facilities, according to an expert.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:24:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote working 'can improve staff productivity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/remote-working-can-improve-staff-productivity_19625691.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies can improve the productivity of their staff by offering remote working incentives, according to a leading business body.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company culture 'a major barrier to remote working']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/company-culture-a-major-barrier-to-remote-working_19623481.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[One of the most significant barriers preventing businesses from introducing remote working practices is company culture, according to new research.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:48:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile working 'to become the norm']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mobile-working-to-become-the-norm_19620879.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies across the UK are expected to strongly embrace mobile working practices in the next few years, according to research.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:39:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote working 'an ideal contingency plan']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/remote-working-an-ideal-contingency-plan_19618347.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies which want a contingency plan for when they face a disaster should consider remote working strategies, according to an expert.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:56:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers 'want mobile video conferencing services']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/consumers-want-mobile-video-conferencing-services_19613035.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New research has revealed that consumers across the globe would like the chance to use video conferencing facilities on mobile devices.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:29:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco unveils future video conferencing portfolio plans]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cisco-unveils-future-video-conferencing-portfolio-plans_19610582.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Video conferencing solutions provider Cisco has revealed details about the product portfolio it will offer once its acquisition of Tandberg is completed.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:02:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polycom expands video conferencing offerings for Microsoft systems]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/polycom-expands-video-conferencing-offerings-for-microsoft-systems_19607327.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Video conferencing solutions provider Polycom has expanded its integrated visual products for use with Microsoft's communications environments.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:27:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT expands video conferencing solution]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bt-expands-video-conferencing-solution_19604815.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Communications giant BT has announced the expansion of one of its video conferencing solutions.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:51:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radvision makes video conferencing acquisition]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/radvision-makes-video-conferencing-acquisition_19602183.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Unified communications provider Radvision has announced it is to acquire a video conferencing technology solutions manufacturer.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:39:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Augmented reality could 'change video conferencing']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/augmented-reality-could-change-video-conferencing_19599649.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Augmented reality technology could cause a seismic shift in the way video conferencing systems are used around the world.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:54:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing used to 'minimise travel costs']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-used-to-minimise-travel-costs_19599639.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[An international private investment firm has opted for a new video conferencing solution in order to drive down its travel budget.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:54:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tandberg launches new video conferencing codec]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/tandberg-launches-new-video-conferencing-codec_19597528.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Video conferencing solutions provider Tandberg has announced the launch of a new codec.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:24:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing usage 'growing across the world']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-usage-growing-across-the-world_19597091.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A growing number of businesses across the world are embracing video conferencing technology, according to a new study.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:48:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tandberg reveals video conferencing interoperability]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/tandberg-reveals-video-conferencing-interoperability_19594322.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Video conferencing technology provider Tandberg has revealed that it has successfully linked one of its solutions to a product from a rival company.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:03:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[LifeSize given video conferencing award]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/lifesize-given-video-conferencing-award_19591782.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Video conferencing solutions provider LifeSize Communications is celebrating after winning a major industry award.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:22:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing 'key to the future of practice-based courses']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-key-to-the-future-of-practice-based-courses_19589274.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Students and fellows in remote areas may still be able to attend practice-based learning courses thanks to video conferencing, a new study has suggested.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:45:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotel chain unveils video conferencing studios]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/hotel-chain-unveils-video-conferencing-studios_19586146.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesspeople who stay at Marriott hotels will soon be able to make use of video conferencing studios which are being introduced across the chain's properties.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:29:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco launches open video conferencing standard]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cisco-launches-open-video-conferencing-standard_19583349.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Unified communications provider Cisco has announced the launch of a new standard designed to boost collaboration between video conferencing companies.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:44:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zayo to resell Logitech video conferencing solutions]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/zayo-to-resell-logitech-video-conferencing-solutions_19581040.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Logitech's LifeSize high-definition (HD) video conferencing solutions are to be resold by Zayo Enterprise Networks, it has been announced.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:47:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT collaborates with Tandberg on video conferencing platform]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bt-collaborates-with-tandberg-on-video-conferencing-platform_19580478.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Communications giant BT has launched a new automated service featuring Tandberg's video conferencing solutions.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:28:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vidyo launches new video conferencing room system]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/vidyo-launches-new-video-conferencing-room-system_19578227.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Telepresence solutions provider Vidyo has launched the first video conferencing room system based on the Intel Core i7 processing platform.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:04:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polycom and Juniper agree video conferencing deal]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/polycom-and-juniper-agree-video-conferencing-deal_19577765.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[IT companies Polycom and Juniper Networks have joined forces to improve the quality of their video conferencing platforms.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:33:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing 'a key part of telepresence']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-a-key-part-of-telepresence_19575490.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses are increasingly using video conferencing as part of an overall telepresence solution, according to an expert.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:30:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watchdog calls for wider use of video conferencing]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/watchdog-calls-for-wider-use-of-video-conferencing_19575032.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[An independent watchdog has called on the government to promote the use of video conferencing among businesses.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:37:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siemens and Polycom agree video conferencing partnership]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/siemens-and-polycom-agree-video-conferencing-partnership_19572390.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Two leading unified communications (UC) providers have agreed a deal related to video conferencing technology.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:14:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next generation networks 'will increase video conferencing usage']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/next-generation-networks-will-increase-video-conferencing-usage_19570372.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies are likely to embrace video conferencing when next generation network access is widely available, according to an expert.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:18:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris Stratex Networks highlights video conferencing benefits]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/harris-stratex-networks-highlights-video-conferencing-benefits_19567164.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The potential cost savings that video conferencing can provide businesses with have been highlighted by the case of Harris Stratex Networks.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:08:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avistar prepares to showcase video conferencing tool]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/avistar-prepares-to-showcase-video-conferencing-tool_19564650.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Visual communications solutions provider Avistar is to unveil its latest video conferencing products, it has been announced.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:32:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing 'to be used by 200m people by 2015']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-to-be-used-by-200m-people-by-2015_19562594.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New figures have suggested that the use of video conferencing technology will become more widespread in the next five years.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:33:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pixavi launches HD video conferencing camera]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/pixavi-launches-hd-video-conferencing-camera_19562077.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new rugged high-definition (HD) video conferencing camera has been launched by electronics manufacturer Pixavi.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:19:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polycom unveils video conferencing solution]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/polycom-unveils-video-conferencing-solution_19559565.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Telepresence solutions provider Polycom has launched a new video conferencing product for use with IBM Unified Communication and Collaboration (UC2) environments.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:26:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing 'a valuable business tool']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-a-valuable-business-tool_19557482.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies are increasingly turning to video conferencing as &quot;a valuable business tool&quot;, according to an expert.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:15:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spire launches video conferencing solution]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/spire-launches-video-conferencing-solution_19554437.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new solution designed to allow companies to deploy video conferencing systems organisation-wide has been launched by Spire Global.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:03:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing 'a key benefit of super-fast broadband']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-a-key-benefit-of-super-fast-broadband_19552482.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The rollout of super-fast broadband will lead more homes and businesses to adopt video conferencing, it has been suggested.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:26:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow 'leads firms to turn to video conferencing']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/snow-leads-firms-to-turn-to-video-conferencing_19549320.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The recent poor weather in the UK has led many companies to inquire about using video conferencing technology, it has been suggested.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:28:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco showcases home video conferencing at CES]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cisco-showcases-home-video-conferencing-at-ces_19547284.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Leading communications provider Cisco is showcasing a new home video conferencing solution at a major industry event this week.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 8 Jan 2010 13:20:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[HP adds video conferencing platform to laptops]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/hp-adds-video-conferencing-platform-to-laptops_19544981.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Computer manufacturer HP has confirmed plans to offer its video conferencing software for free on selected models.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:45:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polycom and IBM 'team up for new video conferencing product']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/polycom-and-ibm-team-up-for-new-video-conferencing-product_19544401.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Video conferencing solutions provider Polycom has worked with computing giant IBM on a new product, it has emerged.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jan 2010 11:08:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skype to bring video conferencing to TVs]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/skype-to-bring-video-conferencing-to-tvs_19542118.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Telecommunications firm Skype has confirmed plans to add its video conferencing and calling service to high-definition televisions and other related products.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 6 Jan 2010 12:02:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panasonic to unveil new video conferencing solution]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/panasonic-to-unveil-new-video-conferencing-solution_19539879.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Electronics giant Panasonic has announced it is unveiling a new video conferencing solution at a major industry event.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:32:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use of video conferencing 'to increase']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/use-of-video-conferencing-to-increase_19537160.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The number of businesses that use video conferencing equipment as part of their operations is set to rise over the next few years, new figures have suggested.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:58:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large-scale desktop video conferencing 'to emerge in 2010']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/large-scale-desktop-video-conferencing-to-emerge-in-2010_19535218.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Corporate-funded, large-scale desktop solutions will dominate the video conferencing market in 2010, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:31:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SVC 'key to video conferencing success']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/svc-key-to-video-conferencing-success_19531667.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new study has suggested that the use of scalable video coding (SVC) in conferencing equipment can be key to a higher standard of performance.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:38:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing 'could help firms cope with snow']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-could-help-firms-cope-with-snow_19529763.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses which have invested in technology such as video conferencing solutions will find that they are not disturbed by the current bad weather.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:48:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing 'one of 2009's successes']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-one-of-2009s-successes_19527789.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Video conferencing technology was boosted by bouts of bad weather and the rising cost of business travel in 2009.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:03:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing solutions provider agrees acquisition]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-solutions-provider-agrees-acquisition_19525116.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Unified communications company Nortel has been acquired by video conferencing solutions provider Avaya, it has been announced.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:21:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing provider launches homeworker package]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-provider-launches-homeworker-package_19522512.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A leading video conferencing solutions provider has unveiled a new package designed to help businesses stay in touch with contacts over the disrupted winter period.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:17:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glowpoint and MMC Worldwide confirms video conferencing deal]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/glowpoint-and-mmc-worldwide-confirms-video-conferencing-deal_19520215.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Two video conferencing solutions providers have agreed a major new deal, it has been announced.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:43:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing 'set to be ubiquitous in 2010']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-set-to-be-ubiquitous-in-2010_19517666.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The concept of video conferencing is to grow in popularity over the coming 12 months, according to new predictions.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:03:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green issues 'driving video conferencing growth']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/green-issues-driving-video-conferencing-growth_19513312.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The video conferencing software and services sector is thriving despite the difficult economic climate, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:35:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tandberg improves Movi video conferencing solution]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/tandberg-improves-movi-video-conferencing-solution_19510309.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Video conferencing solutions provider Tandberg has announced that a series of improvements have been made to its Movi technology.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:23:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing 'could cut business trips']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-could-cut-business-trips_19507875.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New research has revealed that video conferencing technology could play a key role in cutting business trips.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:12:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT launches new video conferencing savings tool]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bt-launches-new-video-conferencing-savings-tool_19502968.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>A new tool designed to measure the cost savings firms have made by adopting video conferencing has been launched by BT.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:43:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing 'edging towards the mainstream']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-edging-towards-the-mainstream_19492880.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[An expert has claimed that video conferencing is getting closer to becoming a fully-fledged mainstream technology.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:05:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco edges closer to takeover of video conferencing firm]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cisco-edges-closer-to-takeover-of-video-conferencing-firm_19490232.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[IT giant Cisco is close to completing its takeover of a Norwegian video conferencing equipment manufacturer, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:06:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing 'becoming a key technology']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-becoming-a-key-technology_19482878.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Unified communications solutions such as video conferencing are becoming &quot;key&quot; to many firms, according to an expert.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:34:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unified communications adoption 'on the rise']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/unified-communications-adoption-on-the-rise_19478635.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New figures have suggested that the adoption rate of unified communications solutions such as video conferencing is on the rise.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:03:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unified communications 'heading into the cloud']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/unified-communications-heading-into-the-cloud_19473543.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Many companies are beginning to position unified communications systems such as videoconferencing on a cloud-based system, new research has suggested.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:54:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polycom and BT plan videoconferencing partnership]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/polycom-and-bt-plan-videoconferencing-partnership_19470885.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Communications giant BT has announced it is partnering with video solutions provider Polycom to create new videoconferencing services.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:53:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company makes 'holographic' videoconferencing a reality]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/company-makes-holographic-videoconferencing-a-reality_19468135.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New technology which creates a hologram-like image of those using videoconferencing equipment could become a reality in the near future.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:37:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tandberg unveils new videoconferencing solution]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/tandberg-unveils-new-videoconferencing-solution_19466364.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Tandberg has announced the launch of a new solution designed to make it easy for businesses to use videoconferencing equipment.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:13:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demand for videoconferencing technology 'on the rise']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/demand-for-videoconferencing-technology-on-the-rise_19466008.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses are becoming increasingly interested in taking up videoconferencing services, an expert has claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:02:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco raises bid for videoconferencing equipment firm]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cisco-raises-bid-for-videoconferencing-equipment-firm_19463951.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A leading computing giant has announced that its bid for a videoconferencing manufacturing firm has been increased.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:54:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Videoconferencing 'undergoing transformation']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/videoconferencing-undergoing-transformation_19461100.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[An expert has claimed that the videoconferencing is becoming increasingly popular with many businesses.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:42:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boost for business connectivity in south-west Scotland]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/boost-for-business-connectivity-in-south-west-scotland_19410326.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>Next generation network services are to be introduced in parts of south-west Scotland for the first time, it has been announced.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:41:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government plans next generation network trial]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/government-plans-next-generation-network-trial_19408438.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>A government body has revealed plans to trial next generation network technology in a range of communities next year.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:45:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avaya brings virtualization to unified communications]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/avaya-brings-virtualization-to-unified-communications_19408017.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>IT provider Avaya has announced the launch of a new unified communications platform which makes use of virtualization technology.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:22:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT to double availability of resilient internet access]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bt-to-double-availability-of-resilient-internet-access_19380883.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Telecommunications giant BT has confirmed plans to expand the availability of its copper-based next generation network in the UK.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:36:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next generation network implementation 'to create bandwidth divide']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/next-generation-network-implementation-to-create-bandwidth-divide_19352589.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The introduction of high-speed next generation networks in the next few years is likely to create a &quot;divide&quot; between residential and rural areas, according to a report.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:53:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wi-Fi network in Norwich to improve business connectivity?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wi-fi-network-in-norwich-to-improve-business-connectivity?_19348454.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Business connectivity in Norwich is set to be boosted by the announcement that a new Wi-Fi network project could be running by next spring.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2009 12:09:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK 'lags behind in high bandwidth connectivity rankings']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/uk-lags-behind-in-high-bandwidth-connectivity-rankings_19342166.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New research has revealed that the UK is lagging behind a number of countries when it comes to the use of fibre optic broadband offering high bandwidth connectivity.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:47:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadband provider boosts mobile business connectivity]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/broadband-provider-boosts-mobile-business-connectivity_19337098.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A leading broadband provider has made a series of improvements to its business connectivity services, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:51:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal resilient internet access 'could impact on population']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/universal-resilient-internet-access-could-impact-on-population_19331393.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Population trends could be affected by the government's plans to provide resilient internet access across the UK, a new report has suggested.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:47:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless resilient internet access 'transforming network market']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wireless-resilient-internet-access-transforming-network-market_19327336.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The widespread use of Wi-Fi technology for resilient internet access is &quot;transforming&quot; the networking market, an expert has claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:19:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms face 'long-term disadvantages without resilient internet access']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/firms-face-long-term-disadvantages-without-resilient-internet-access_19322106.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) has called on the UK government not to delay the 'telephone tax' needed to fund next generation networks.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:08:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert highlights importance of resilient internet access to businesses]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/expert-highlights-importance-of-resilient-internet-access-to-businesses_19317551.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Poor business connectivity is costing Scottish firms thousands of pounds every year, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:13:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey to investigate Devon's business connectivity]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/survey-to-investigate-devons-business-connectivity_19315290.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Devon County Council is questioning local firms about their business connectivity in a bid to pinpoint local broadband 'not spots' and 'slow spots'.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:09:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport coaches to benefit from resilient internet access]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/airport-coaches-to-benefit-from-resilient-internet-access_19306378.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Business travellers will be able to enjoy resilient internet access on airport coaches across the UK in the near future, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:33:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midlands firms urged to embrace next generation networks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/midlands-firms-urged-to-embrace-next-generation-networks_19299797.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Next generation networks which provide super-fast broadband are the key to businesses' futures, one Birmingham campaigner has stated.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 6 Aug 2009 11:53:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Timms to oversee next generation network move]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/stephen-timms-to-oversee-next-generation-network-move_19297882.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Junior minister Stephen Timms has been charged with overseeing the development of the UK's next generation network after being named as Lord Carter's replacement.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2009 13:38:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed of resilient internet access drops in July]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/speed-of-resilient-internet-access-drops-in-july_19297458.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Average UK broadband speeds dropped for the first time this year in July, according to new research, which could impact business connectivity.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:26:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better business connectivity needed in Lincolnshire?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/better-business-connectivity-needed-in-lincolnshire?_19295572.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A group in Lincolnshire is calling for improved business connectivity in the region, suggesting that inadequate broadband access is hampering firms' ability to work effectively.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:40:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apprentice star supports improved rural business connectivity]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/apprentice-star-supports-improved-rural-business-connectivity_19295443.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A former star of TV's The Apprentice has lent her support to a campaign for better business connectivity in rural areas.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:05:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofcom launches next generation network consultation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ofcom-launches-next-generation-network-consultation_19293253.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Telecoms watchdog Ofcom has launched a new consultation on the impact next generation networks will have on competition within the communications sector.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 3 Aug 2009 12:09:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fujitsu expands Ethernet circuit support]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/fujitsu-expands-ethernet-circuit-support_19288755.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>A leading IT company has announced the launch of a new line of switches for use with Ethernet circuits.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:36:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed of resilient internet access 'below promised levels']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/speed-of-resilient-internet-access-below-promised-levels_19287318.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>New research has revealed that the connection speeds available from resilient internet access in the UK are lower than those advertised by providers.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:41:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless 'has big role to play in UK-wide business connectivity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wireless-has-big-role-to-play-in-uk-wide-business-connectivity_19284458.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The government's Digital Britain report failed to highlight the role that wireless networks will play in the roll-out of universal business connectivity solutions, an expert has claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:26:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless 'to become more vital to business connectivity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wireless-to-become-more-vital-to-business-connectivity_19282525.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The importance of wireless networks to home and business connectivity is likely to increase in the future, according to an expert.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:36:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless next generation network 'unlikely in the UK']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wireless-next-generation-network-unlikely-in-the-uk_19280869.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A UK-wide deployment of wireless next generation network technology is unlikely, according to an expert.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:55:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[High bandwidth connectivity expectations 'common amongst businesses']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/high-bandwidth-connectivity-expectations-common-amongst-businesses_19276807.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New research has suggested companies have high bandwidth connectivity expectations regardless of the services they use.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:56:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms 'to overspend on wireless business connectivity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/firms-to-overspend-on-wireless-business-connectivity_19276804.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The majority of firms across the world are set to overspend on their wireless business connectivity over the next five years, according to a new study.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:55:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT industry 'must keep eye on next generation network goal']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/it-industry-must-keep-eye-on-next-generation-network-goal_19272788.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The government's universal broadband plans should not stop the industry from keeping an eye on the goal of delivering a next generation network, it has been suggested.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:15:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotels demand high bandwidth connectivity]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/hotels-demand-high-bandwidth-connectivity_19267980.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hotels across Europe have increasing high bandwidth connectivity demands, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:30:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[More firms 'turn to Ethernet extensions']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/more-firms-turn-to-ethernet-extensions_19266093.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>Firms worldwide are increasingly looking to take advantage of the benefits offered by Ethernet extensions in the current economic climate, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:48:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maritime groups 'increase high bandwidth connectivity uptake']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/maritime-groups-increase-high-bandwidth-connectivity-uptake_19266085.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>Maritime business owners are increasingly looking to make use of high bandwidth connectivity to gain an edge in their competitive marketplace, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:48:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WAN 'increasingly popular for business connectivity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wan-increasingly-popular-for-business-connectivity_19263877.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>Wide area networks (WAN) have become the preferred choice for companies looking to optimise their dedicated bandwidth provision to meet their expansion needs, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:35:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video 'main driver of mobile high bandwidth connectivity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-main-driver-of-mobile-high-bandwidth-connectivity_19263876.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>The future of mobile high bandwidth connectivity will be driven by increased demand for video traffic, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:34:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethernet circuits 'success story of decade']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ethernet-circuits-success-story-of-decade_19261851.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>Ethernet circuits are among the most successful technological innovations of the last decade, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:06:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low latency connections 'key to VoIP success']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/low-latency-connections-key-to-voip-success_19261845.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>Companies that are able to employ low latency connections will be better-placed to maximise the potential of next generation applications such as voice over internet protocol (VoIP), it has been stressed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:06:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SaaS 'to transform business connectivity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/saas-to-transform-business-connectivity_19259925.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Software as a service (SaaS) platforms are set to revolutionise the way that companies pay for their business connectivity solutions, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:03:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green high bandwidth connectivity 'will take time']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/green-high-bandwidth-connectivity-will-take-time_19259921.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The transfer to green high bandwidth connectivity within public and private organisations will take some time to implement, it has been stressed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:02:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe 'needs next generation network']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/europe-needs-next-generation-network_19259917.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Europe should have a next generation network in place to provide high bandwidth connectivity to all internet users by 2013, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT boosts high bandwidth connectivity rollout]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bt-boosts-high-bandwidth-connectivity-rollout_19259914.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Internet service provider BT has announced plans to ramp up its high bandwidth connectivity plans across the UK.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:59:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[High bandwidth connectivity 'among the things employees want in their firms']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/high-bandwidth-connectivity-among-the-things-employees-want-in-their-firms_19259298.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[High bandwidth connectivity that enables members of staff to work from home is one of the changes employees would like to see their companies adopt, new research has found.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:37:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police 'benefitting from next generation networks']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/police-benefitting-from-next-generation-networks_19257853.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[CCTV next generation networks are helping police forces across the UK respond immediately to criminal activity, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:48:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brokers 'will be key to next generation network success']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/brokers-will-be-key-to-next-generation-network-success_19257626.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[As cloud computing becomes more complex, brokerages will be required to help firms unlock the potential of next generation networks, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:09:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low latency connections 'enable cost-cutting']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/low-latency-connections-enable-cost-cutting_19255842.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Dedicated bandwidth solutions offering high bandwidth connectivity and low latency connections enable end-users to get more value out of their networks while cutting costs, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 14:07:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital plan 'ignoring business connectivity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/digital-plan-ignoring-business-connectivity_19255521.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>Those planning for Britain's digital future are not giving enough attention to business connectivity, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:11:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telecoms 'go digital for high bandwidth connectivity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/telecoms-go-digital-for-high-bandwidth-connectivity_19253659.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>Consumers are increasingly demanding universal high bandwidth connectivity, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:03:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dedicated bandwidth buyers 'missing out on bundles']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/dedicated-bandwidth-buyers-missing-out-on-bundles_19253403.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Dedicated bandwidth customers in the UK are ignoring the cash-saving benefits of bundled packages for broadband, home phone and digital TV services, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 12:20:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile marketing platforms 'require creativity to thrive']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mobile-marketing-platforms-require-creativity-to-thrive_19251734.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Developing new mobile marketing platforms will be essential for companies with an online presence to maximise their exposure, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:52:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[High bandwidth connectivity 'must provide for modern demands']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/high-bandwidth-connectivity-must-provide-for-modern-demands_19251269.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>The UK-wide adoption of high bandwidth connectivity will be pointless if it is unable to keep up with consumer demands, it has been stressed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:16:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super-fast smartphones 'can boost business connectivity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/super-fast-smartphones-can-boost-business-connectivity_19249212.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Many smartphone users rank other features over the speed of the device, despite it being key for business connectivity.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:58:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next generation network will 'boost Irish businesses']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/next-generation-network-will-boost-irish-businesses_19247135.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[An Irish businessman has said installing a next generation network across Ireland is crucial for the country's businesses.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:56:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartphones and cloud computing 'boost business connectivity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smartphones-and-cloud-computing-boost-business-connectivity_19244903.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The invention of smartphones and cloud servers makes business connectivity easier, as workers do not need their PC to work, one expert stated.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:47:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managers 'delaying next generation network roll-out']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/managers-delaying-next-generation-network-roll-out_19242299.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[IT managers are delaying the take-up of next generation networks because of business connectivity performance concerns outside of their control, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:10:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost cutting 'drives ethernet circuits fall']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cost-cutting-drives-ethernet-circuits-fall_19240173.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Recent declines in demand for ethernet circuits are being driven by companies increasingly searching for value-for-money deals, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:12:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethernet extensions 'top communications technology']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ethernet-extensions-top-communications-technology_19240170.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Ethernet extensions are the most popular technology for building converged telecommunications, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:11:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartphone managed security threat 'should not be overlooked']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smartphone-managed-security-threat-should-not-be-overlooked_19178917.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses should not overlook the threat that employees holding data on their smartphone may present, one expert states.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:47:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managed ethernet expo 'will attract industry big-hitters']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/managed-ethernet-expo-will-attract-industry-big-hitters_19162575.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Managed ethernet industry leaders will congregate in London this week for the Ethernet Expo: Europe 2009.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 13:47:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managed ethernet 'rising in popularity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/managed-ethernet-rising-in-popularity_19155425.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Telecommunications carriers are likely to increase their take-up of managed ethernet services, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2009 13:57:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-speed internet 'can improve managed point-to-point data transfer']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/high-speed-internet-can-improve-managed-point-to-point-data-transfer_19131232.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[High-speed broadband access would help UK businesses improve their managed point-to-point transfer of data and improve the profitability of firms, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:21:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile networks 'will require more managed services']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mobile-networks-will-require-more-managed-services_19126012.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[More managed services for mobile networks will be required as operators look to fully maximise their high-speed packet access deployments, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:13:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managed MPLS 'can address bandwidth backup']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/managed-mpls-can-address-bandwidth-backup_19102500.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Managed MPLS solutions can be used to relieve the burden imposed by mobile consumers' increasing bandwidth use, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2009 13:48:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managed ethernet take-up 'on the rise']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/managed-ethernet-take-up-on-the-rise_19080155.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The difficult economic climate is likely to increase the take-up of managed ethernet services, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:58:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next generation networks 'can improve society']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/next-generation-networks-can-improve-society_19063879.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The widespread deployment of next generation networks is required to provide the next level of services and applications to consumers, a report has claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2009 13:49:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet firms 'at next generation network watershed']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/internet-firms-at-next-generation-network-watershed_19061554.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The wireless industry stands on the verge of being able to offer solutions for high-capacity next generation networks and voice and mobile data networks, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2009 13:57:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[More firms 'relying on unified messaging']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/more-firms-relying-on-unified-messaging_19049209.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Unified messaging (UM) via next generation networks will become ubiquitous as enterprises look to streamline their business, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:53:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloud computing 'to alter next generation network purchase']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cloud-computing-to-alter-next-generation-network-purchase_19039625.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The development of cloud computing is likely to change the way next generation networks are paid for, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:50:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managed IP CCTV 'can be deployed inexpensively']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/managed-ip-cctv-can-be-deployed-inexpensively_19029494.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Managed IP CCTV can be utilised alongside analogue cameras in order to gain the benefits of network video without greatly increasing expenditure, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:07:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSPCC deploys unified messaging solution]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/nspcc-deploys-unified-messaging-solution_19027363.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A leading child protection charity has rolled out a new technology, which includes unified messaging, in order to improve the services it provides, a source reveals.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:49:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unified structures 'can support next generation networks']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/unified-structures-can-support-next-generation-networks_19027342.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Internet service providers should make use of unified architecture to develop functional next generation networks able to cope with increased media streaming, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:42:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadband speed tests 'inaccurate' and 'misleading']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/broadband-speed-tests-inaccurate-and-misleading_19022655.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>Broadband speed tests confuse consumers by neglecting to take account of a number of factors, i ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:31:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WDM 'offers flexible alternative to leased lines']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wdm-offers-flexible-alternative-to-leased-lines_19020113.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Favouring wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) over leased lines can enable firms to increase the resilience and flexibility of their email connection, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:25:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mutualisation platforms 'supporting unified messaging']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mutualisation-platforms-supporting-unified-messaging_19013068.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The development of unified messaging services will eventually allow consumers and businesses to access a range of applications from any location, it has been claimed. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 13:52:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath University 'upgrades leased lines network']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bath-university-upgrades-leased-lines-network_19008285.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The University of Bath is upgrading its existing leased lines internet system to dark fibre infrastructure in response to an increase in traffic, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:58:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SSL VPNs 'have many benefits']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ssl-vpns-have-many-benefits_19008277.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Secure socket layer virtual private networks (SSL VPNs) have a number of advantages over traditional VPNs, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:57:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[End-users 'unhappy with broadband speeds and customer service']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/end-users-unhappy-with-broadband-speeds-and-customer-service_19005566.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Speed and customer service are the main causes of broadband consumer dissatisfaction, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 3 Feb 2009 14:04:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPLS 'enables financial trading']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mpls-enables-financial-trading_19003298.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Making use of multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) can help facilitate trading between financial institutions, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:04:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unified messaging 'provides flexible and secure communication']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/unified-messaging-provides-flexible-and-secure-communication_19000973.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Unified messaging solutions can allow employees to have access to company databases over secure networks, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:17:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unified messaging 'driving technology development']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/unified-messaging-driving-technology-development_19000585.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Business handsets are evolving to meet demands presented by modern working practices and the development of unified messaging, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:59:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPLS 'foundation for high-speed railway']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mpls-foundation-for-high-speed-railway_18991502.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) is to form the basis for the communications network solution that will back up a new 440-km high-speed railway line linking Madrid and Valencia in Spain.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:55:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPLS 'increasingly viable solution']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mpls-increasingly-viable-solution_18991299.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) is a practical option for firms looking to increase their bandwidth, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:35:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPLS providers 'offer secure comms foundation']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mpls-providers-offer-secure-comms-foundation_18979824.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) providers offer their customers a secure foundation for communication tools, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:48:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customisable media 'to be supplied by next generation networks']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/customisable-media-to-be-supplied-by-next-generation-networks_18977227.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Next generation networks are developing in order to offer personalised media streaming, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:16:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next generation networks 'signal third phase of internet']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/next-generation-networks-signal-third-phase-of-internet_18970016.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Identity management has become the key to the creation of next generation internet services, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:13:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadband speeds 'are misunderstood promises']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/broadband-speeds-are-misunderstood-promises_103.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>Promises that fast broadband speeds will provide benefits such as instant music downloads and high-definition movies are unlikely ever to be kept, it has been claimed. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:01:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next generation networks 'may need subsidy']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/next-generation-networks-may-need-subsidy_18957840.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The take-up of next generation networks in the UK will require significant investment so that homes across the country are able to use the facility, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:25:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtualisation 'enables business continuity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/virtualisation-enables-business-continuity_18948440.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Use of virtualisation can simplify remote backup and disaster recovery, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:45:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next generation networks 'needed for mobile demand']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/next-generation-networks-needed-for-mobile-demand_18941613.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The telecommunications industry must find new ways of providing next generation networks to meet the growing demand for mobile broadband capacity, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:58:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['Virtualisation vital' in 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/virtualisation-vital-in-2009_18941608.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Managed IT outsourcing use of virtualisation will increase in 2009, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:56:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtualisation 'offers cost solutions']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/virtualisation-offers-cost-solutions_18938869.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Virtualisation technology is increasing in popularity because it can offset rising hardware and power costs, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:02:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtualisation study course launched]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/virtualisation-study-course-launched_18936858.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new qualification has been launched within which students will examine the effectiveness of virtualisation, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:56:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next generation networks 'cut costs and emissions']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/next-generation-networks-cut-costs-and-emissions_18929573.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Adoption of next generation networks to support telepresence and multicast capabilities can enable firms to cut costs in the current uncertain climate while also reducing their carbon footprint, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:18:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next generation networks 'reduce consumer churn']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/next-generation-networks-reduce-consumer-churn_18926746.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Making use of next generation networks can help firms improve their customer relationship management on demand, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:14:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Information 'key to web design']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/information-key-to-web-design_18924595.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Informative content management is more important to the success of an organisation's web design than the style of a site, according to a new study.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:01:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organisations 'turning to virtualisation']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/organisations-turning-to-virtualisation_18919167.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Virtualisation offers firms flexibility while allowing them to improve efficiency and cut costs, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 9 Dec 2008 11:34:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain 'ready for next generation networks']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/britain-ready-for-next-generation-networks_18914887.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[UK demand for next generation networks is likely to ensure the service is introduced, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 5 Dec 2008 14:06:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtualisation 'can help meet environmental and budget requirements']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/virtualisation-can-help-meet-environmental-and-budget-requirements_18899399.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A London-based affordable housing provider is making use of virtualisation to reduce the space requirements in its managed data centre and cut costs, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:01:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtualisation 'has disaster recovery benefits']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/virtualisation-has-disaster-recovery-benefits_18896646.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Virtualisation technology is becoming increasingly popular for disaster recovery, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms 'want to adopt virtualisation']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/firms-want-to-adopt-virtualisation_18896644.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Enterprises should make more use of virtualisation, according to software development giant Microsoft.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:40:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enterprises 'turn to next generation networks']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/enterprises-turn-to-next-generation-networks_18886569.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Next generation networks are increasingly being adopted by hyper-connected businesses as they seek to support their high-bandwidth needs, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:54:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtualisation 'can reduce IT expenditure']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/virtualisation-can-reduce-it-expenditure_18883390.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The increasing popularity of virtualisation indicates the technology offers a more cost-effective way of maintaining managed data centres, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:28:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPLS 'key to cloud']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mpls-key-to-cloud_18881770.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) can provide enterprises with the bandwidth required to take advantage of cloud computing, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:57:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Management 'key to effectiveness of virtualisation']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/management-key-to-effectiveness-of-virtualisation_18881766.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Enterprises looking to make use of virtualisation should seek to maximise the potential of the technology by learning how to manage it effectively, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:55:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtualisation 'cost-effective']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/virtualisation-cost-effective_18881359.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Managed IT outsourcing will remain protected from global financial turmoil, although demand for&nbsp ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:55:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPLS breakthrough wins industry award]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mpls-breakthrough-wins-industry-award_18872189.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A pioneering development melding Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) with digital subscriber line (DSL) footprints has won a prize, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:01:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial commitment 'required for NGNs']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/financial-commitment-required-for-ngns_18866917.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Increased investment from the public and private sectors could be necessary to provide the UK with next generation networks (NGNs), it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:58:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Companies 'not making most of MPLS']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/companies-not-making-most-of-mpls_18862675.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[UK businesses may not be maximising the benefits they gain from making use of multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2008 14:05:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next generation networks 'necessary in UK']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/next-generation-networks-necessary-in-uk_18862254.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Next generation networks are required in the UK to keep up with demand for media streaming, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:01:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planes land safely 'via leased lines']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/planes-land-safely-via-leased-lines_18857640.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Air traffic controllers in Liverpool will be able to see flight paths of planes landing in Yorkshire thanks to a new telecommunications programme run on leased lines.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:50:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity 'makes SharePoint efficiency move']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/charity-makes-sharepoint-efficiency-move_18846742.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Charity EveryChild will make use of Microsoft SharePoint to power the search facility in its new global intranet, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:10:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPLS ignorance 'unnecessary']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mpls-ignorance-unnecessary_18840093.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses do not have to lose visibility of traffic usage on their wide area networks when they sign up for multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) virtual private networks (VPNs), it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:29:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global MPLS uptake 'on the rise']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/global-mpls-uptake-on-the-rise_18838362.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[International companies are increasingly adopting Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:26:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['Energy-efficient' next generation network mainframe unveiled]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/energy-efficient-next-generation-network-mainframe-unveiled_18838361.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new next generation network mainframe has been launched in an attempt to help firms lower energy costs and simplify their managed data centre requirements.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:23:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web design can aid a firm's reputation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/web-design-can-aid-a-firms-reputation_18831474.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Web design can have a big impact on a company's reputation and how it is perceived by potential customers.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:48:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile decline 'will lead to next generation network boom']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mobile-decline-will-lead-to-next-generation-network-boom_18829698.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A slowdown in the growth of mobile communications will lead to an increase in the popularity of next generation networks, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:48:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms 'should seek leased lines alternatives']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/firms-should-seek-leased-lines-alternatives_18827321.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Site-to-site virtual private network (VPN) connections can offer a cost-effective alternative to leased lines for businesses in the current uncertain economic climate, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:58:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wide Area Networks 'becoming simpler for small firms']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wide-area-networks-becoming-simpler-for-small-firms_18823402.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Making use of Wide Area Networks (WANs) will become increasingly important for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in order for them to remain competitive, it has been revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:10:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofcom announces next generation network plans]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ofcom-announces-next-generation-network-plans_18794550.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Office of Communications (Ofcom) has announced proposals for next generation networks with the aim of developing broadband in the UK.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:55:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free managed WAN is 'a long way off']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/free-managed-wan-is-a-long-way-off_18722739.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Free managed WAN internet connectivity remains a long way off, according to one expert.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 8 Aug 2008 11:03:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nortel to supply Olympics with managed WAN services]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/nortel-to-supply-olympics-with-managed-wan-services_18720345.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The London Olympics is set to get a managed WAN service from Nortel in what is expected to be a "great public showcase of integrated communications".]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 09:57:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Exeter deploys managed ethernet]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/university-of-exeter-deploys-managed-ethernet_18716344.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The University of Exeter has chosen to improve its managed ethernet structure with the help of Juniper Networks.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:04:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[People 'concerned' about costs of managed email use]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/people-concerned-about-costs-of-managed-email-use_18712154.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[People are not using their mobile phones for managed emails services or to access the internet as they are concerned about running up large bills.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:44:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managed VoIP driven by replacement of IP PBX]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/managed-voip-driven-by-replacement-of-ip-pbx_18705747.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>Managed VoIP deployment is being driven by replacement of old software, rather than for cost reasons.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:29:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improved managed bandwidth services "hugely important" to businesses]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/improved-managed-bandwidth-services-'hugely-important'-to-businesses_18701746.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>UK businesses need to invest more in managed bandwidth services in order to facilitate their working processes, an expert has said.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:57:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT to improve managed bandwidth services]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bt-to-improve-managed-bandwidth-services_18688965.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>BT is set to invest Â£1.5 million over the next four years to increase the speed of its broadband offering.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accessing internet on mobiles 'will be essential']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/accessing-internet-on-mobiles-will-be-essential_18680229.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Being able to access the internet through mobile phones will become an essential to businesses, says one expert.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:36:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deloitte signs managed VoIP videoconferencing deal]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/deloitte-signs-managed-voip-videoconferencing-deal_18678193.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Deloitte has signed a three-year contract with Nortel to provide it with videoconferencing across the world.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:48:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skype trys SME managed VoIP market]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/skype-trys-sme-managed-voip-market_18675900.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Skype is attempting to crack into the small to medium enterprise (SME) VoIP market, saying it can reduce costs and allow companies to work on a global scale.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:59:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon adopts managed Ethernet services]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wimbledon-adopts-managed-ethernet-services_18670082.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon has adopted managed Ethernet services in order to easily increase and decrease the available bandwidth for different times of the year.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:01:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avaya and Cisco patch managed VoIP flaws]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/avaya-and-cisco-patch-managed-voip-flaws_18663599.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Avaya and Cisco have patched security flaws on their managed IP services, after a number of weaknesses were found in the system.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 11:53:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU to encourage next-generation spending]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/eu-to-encourage-next-generation-spending_18663110.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new ruling from the European Union may force broadband operators to invest in next-generation infrastructure, improving managed bandwidth services. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:20:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managed IP services costs present 'fantastic opportunity' to save]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/managed-ip-services-costs-present-fantastic-opportunity-to-save_18663109.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Investing in managed VoIP services is a key way for businesses to cut costs and boost efficiency, it has been suggested.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:19:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managed IP services to cut carbon and costs for public body]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/managed-ip-services-to-cut-carbon-and-costs-for-public-body_18661008.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bosses at one public body have invested in managed IP services to help cut their carbon footprint and unite their various telephony systems.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:13:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses 'not happy' with managed bandwidth services]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/businesses-not-happy-with-managed-bandwidth-services_18656794.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small to medium businesses (SMBs) have reported they are not happy with the broadband support services they receive.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:27:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP uptake to increase leased line sales]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-uptake-to-increase-leased-line-sales_18652544.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The number of people adopting VoIP is set to continue increasing, potentially leading to more leased lines being sold.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:39:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMBs should keep emails short]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smbs-should-keep-emails-short_18643900.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small and medium businesses (SMBs) have been advised to keep the messages in emails short and simple.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:35:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business leaders confused by UC]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/business-leaders-confused-by-uc_18641692.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Business leaders are confused about the benefits unified communications (UC) pose to their company, research has found.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:22:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data roaming fee cuts 'not enough']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/data-roaming-fee-cuts-not-enough_18639652.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Claims from mobile operators that they are to cut data roaming fees have been deemed &quot;insufficient&quot; by the European telecoms commissioner.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:01:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New iPhone targets BlackBerry users]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-iphone-targets-blackberry-users_101.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>Apple's second generation iPhone launched by Steve Jobs on Monday is targeting the corporate ma ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP subscribers set to double]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-subscribers-set-to-double_18637558.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Revenue from the voice over internet protocol (VoIP) industry is set to boom, with the number of subscribers set to double in the next four years, research has predicted.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:47:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadband suppliers can benefit from digital switchover]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/broadband-suppliers-can-benefit-from-digital-switchover_18633282.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Managed bandwidth suppliers could benefit from the digital switchover which begins at the end of this year.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:41:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next generation broadband is worth the costs]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/next-generation-broadband-is-worth-the-costs_18631108.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The movement of next generation broadband will be worth the high costs needed to roll it out, reports an industry group.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:15:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[London best for businesses wanting broadband]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/london-best-for-businesses-wanting-broadband_18622600.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[London is the best place to have a business if the internet is used a lot, according to a new survey.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:42:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SME's reluctant to switch IP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smes-reluctant-to-switch-ip_18618717.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Many small businesses experience issues with their internet providers (IP) but admit they would not consider changing their supplier.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:09:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing can reduce businesses' carbon footprint]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-can-reduce-businesses-carbon-footprint_18609724.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Video conferencing can be adopted by businesses to save them money and reduce their carbon footprint, according to an industry body.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 12:04:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofcom deregulates 70% of the market]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ofcom-deregulates-70-of-the-market_18609721.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Ofcom has chosen to deregulate two-thirds of the broadband market, saying there is sufficient competition.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 12:03:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Companies do not have enough budget for increased bandwidth]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/companies-do-not-have-enough-budget-for-increased-bandwidth_18590542.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Many companies do not have the budget to deal with the increasing bandwidth requirements, according to new research.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 11:27:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefox and Safari lose market share, marginally]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/firefox-and-safari-lose-market-share,-marginally_18586471.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Firefox and Safari have dropped their market shares, but only by a small amount, according to Net Applications.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2008 12:04:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet to 'remain strong']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/internet-to-remain-strong_18571843.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The internet industry is looking strong and is not as likely to be affected by the current economic downturn in the US as other sectors, according to a group of experts.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:52:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video demand could bring internet to a standstill]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-demand-could-bring-internet-to-a-standstill_18541470.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Growing demand for online video content could lead to the internet grinding to a halt in less than two years, experts have warned.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 8 Apr 2008 11:25:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft to release Windows Mobile 6.1]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/microsoft-to-release-windows-mobile-6.1_18533238.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Microsoft will release an updated version of the Windows Mobile platform with several new features including a web browser, it was revealed yesterday.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 2 Apr 2008 11:24:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ceragon offers new wireless Ethernet platforms]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ceragon-offers-new-wireless-ethernet-platforms_18528928.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Ceragon Networks, a provider of high-capacity wireless backhaul solutions, said that it is providing a variety of new carrier-grade wireless Ethernet platforms. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:31:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadband industry 'promotes unrealistic speeds']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/broadband-industry-promotes-unrealistic-speeds_18526676.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[If the broadband industry continues to promote itself on the theoretical maximum speeds rather than realistic ones then businesses are likely to be disappointed, says one expert.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:36:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skype is not suitable for businesses]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/skype-is-not-suitable-for-businesses_18524572.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service Skype is ideal for students but not suitable for businesses, according to one expert.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:43:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Release of Firefox 3 'imminent']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/release-of-firefox-3-imminent_18520275.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mozilla is due to release the next version of Firefox imminently increasing its pressure on Microsoft.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:31:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadband providers failing customers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/broadband-providers-failing-customers_18515993.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Broadband suppliers are failing their consumers according to a new customer satisfaction survey.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:35:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[London holds on to Wi-Fi top position]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/london-holds-on-to-wi-fi-top-position_18511677.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[London has maintained its position as Wi-Fi capital of the world with usage increasing by 156 per cent in 2007.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:43:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm deploys new ethernet connection]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/firm-deploys-new-ethernet-connection_18499771.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Carphone Warehouse Networks (CPWN) has announced the deployment of new high-performance Ethernet routers this week. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 7 Mar 2008 12:56:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faster broadband on its way]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/faster-broadband-on-its-way_18497807.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Researchers at a British university claim to have developed a device which can provide broadband internet access at 100 times the usual speeds and at a lower cost. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:13:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company announces WiMAX deployment]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/company-announces-wimax-deployment_18497805.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Supermarket chain Somerfield has announced plans for a pilot WiMAX solution for its Manchester sites. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:13:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New broadband initiative launched]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-broadband-initiative-launched_18497470.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A London council has teamed up with a wireless broadband provider to offer free high-speed internet in certain parts of the borough. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 6 Mar 2008 11:23:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workers choose mobile broadband]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/workers-choose-mobile-broadband_18495847.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A growing number of workers in the US are choosing to access the internet via mobile broadband services, new research has revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:26:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intellect welcomes next-generation broadband review]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/intellect-welcomes-next-generation-broadband-review_18495393.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Trade association Intellect has this week welcomed the government's acknowledgement of the role technology has to play in the creative industries in a new strategy document. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 5 Mar 2008 10:56:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMEs consider switch to mobile operators]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smes-consider-switch-to-mobile-operators_18493957.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A significant number of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK would consider switching to a single mobile operator to meet their communications requirements, according to a new study.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 13:51:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses turn to carrier-delivered Ethernet services]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/businesses-turn-to-carrier-delivered-ethernet-services_18491742.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New research has revealed that a growing number of small to medium-sized enterprises in the US are turning to carrier-delivered Ethernet services.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 3 Mar 2008 13:05:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain needs to keep up to speed on broadband]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/britain-needs-to-keep-up-to-speed-on-broadband_18487224.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is important for Britain not to fall behind competitors with high speed broadband when the next generation arrives.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:16:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[High speed broadband 'may not make a difference']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/high-speed-broadband-may-not-make-a-difference_18479097.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[An expert has suggested that the launch of 50mbps internet this year may not benefit businesses.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:05:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[County council gets 42m GBP  'faster, better broadband connection']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/county-council-gets-42m-gbp-faster,-better-broadband-connection_18477316.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[NYnet has been awarded a broadband contract worth over &#163;42 million from the North Yorkshire county council (NYCC).]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:39:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU approves Ofcom plans for broadband deregulation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/eu-approves-ofcom-plans-for-broadband-deregulation_18473569.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The European Union (EU) has supported plans from Ofcom to deregulate the broadband market in parts of the country.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:22:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet 'increases competition' for businesses]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/internet-increases-competition-for-businesses_18461759.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[SMEs will find it harder to attract customers via the internet, due to more people using the internet creating a competitive marketplace.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:00:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses to get better IP telephony]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/businesses-to-get-better-ip-telephony_18450346.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses will get more features and better efficiency in voice over IP (VoIP) when Avaya upgrades its IP telephony gear, according to a source.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 1 Feb 2008 11:54:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dissatisfaction may cause price cuts in broadband']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/dissatisfaction-may-cause-price-cuts-in-broadband_18443587.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Research has shown that businesses are increasingly dissatisfied with their Internet Service Provider (ISP) which could lead to price cuts, reports ITPro.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:02:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing 'comes to life']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-comes-to-life_18431963.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new camera product could make video conferencing more realistic for businesses by using &quot;eye-to-eye&quot; technology.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:56:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['Price war' could cut costs for businesses]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/price-war-could-cut-costs-for-businesses_18426811.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A potential Ethernet price war could make the internet cheaper for businesses as a newcomer launches a new service.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:14:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet is 'best tool in training']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/internet-is-best-tool-in-training_18420735.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Using the internet as a training tool boosts staff morale and improves productivity and quality of work, according to e-skills UK.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:51:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New technology to make videoconferencing 'more realistic']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-technology-to-make-videoconferencing-more-realistic_18419849.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New gigabyte bandwidth will give everyone access to videoconferencing with 100 people and &quot;micro-expressions&quot;, according to Third-Order Nanotechnologies.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 9 Jan 2008 15:36:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online backup services market growing]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/online-backup-services-market-growing_18417363.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The global online backup services market is likely to grow significantly over the next few years due to inexpensive internet access and growth in data generation, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:02:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses can improve internet connectivity]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/businesses-can-improve-internet-connectivity_18415373.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the introduction of the next generation of broadband connections, one expert has suggested that small to medium-sized enterprises could potentially improve their internet access.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jan 2008 11:00:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better internet connectivity 'should be goal for new year']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/better-internet-connectivity-should-be-goal-for-new-year_18411826.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Improved internet connectivity should be on the 2008 agenda for businesses and consumers who want to save money, it has been suggested.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 3 Jan 2008 11:41:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISPs 'could be more transparent about bandwidth speeds']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/isps-could-be-more-transparent-about-bandwidth-speeds_18410070.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[ISPs may finally have to be held to the promises they make regarding bandwidth speeds during 2008, according to an IT website's predictions for the new year.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:44:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improved internet connectivity 'will drive innovation']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/improved-internet-connectivity-will-drive-innovation_18409723.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Enhancements to broadband speeds and internet connectivity will help foster innovation for businesses in the future, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 2 Jan 2008 09:25:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet connectivity tipped for retail sector growth]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/internet-connectivity-tipped-for-retail-sector-growth_18408926.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The availability of the internet has helped to push online retail sales, according to one expert. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:49:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Yorkshire in line for bandwidth improvement]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/south-yorkshire-in-line-for-bandwidth-improvement_18407738.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses and homes in South Yorkshire are set to enjoy greater bandwidth access after the announcement that a new fibre-based broadband network is to be built in the county.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:47:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofcom to auction bandwidth]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ofcom-to-auction-bandwidth_18402067.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Industry regulator Ofcom has said it is preparing for the auction of more bandwidth in the summer of 2008.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:43:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bandwidth opportunity in Milton Keynes]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bandwidth-opportunity-in-milton-keynes_18400101.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The city of Milton Keynes has provided a Wimax broadband service which has attracted over 1,000 declarations of interest from businesses and individuals.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:09:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless email tipped for European growth]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wireless-email-tipped-for-european-growth_18398393.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Wireless email has been tipped to enjoy a boom period as business users take advantage of the extra internet connectivity such a service offers.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:42:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SaaS dons red coat as Butlins seeks boost]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/saas-dons-red-coat-as-butlins-seeks-boost_18392726.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Holiday firm Butlins has announced a new initiative to increase its online bookings in 2008 using Software-as-a-Service (SaaS.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bandwidth warning for SMEs]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bandwidth-warning-for-smes_18389025.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Britain are faced with being at a disadvantage unless Britain modernises its internet infrastructure, online advice service BroadbandChoices.co.uk has said.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:49:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some retailers failing to make the most of internet connectivity, survey finds]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/some-retailers-failing-to-make-the-most-of-internet-connectivity,-survey-finds_18387706.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Retailers who are failing to provide the level of service needed to maximise the opportunities internet connectivity has provided stand to lose out on a large amount of revenue, web solutions firm NetBenefit has warned.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:01:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growth in internet connectivity 'will drive needs for storage']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/growth-in-internet-connectivity-will-drive-needs-for-storage_18387386.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies providing computing and storage capacity will gain greatly from the growth of internet usage around the world, Sun Systems has stated.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:47:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faster internet connectivity speeds 'can help smaller firms']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/faster-internet-connectivity-speeds-can-help-smaller-firms_18385408.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A firm's internet connectivity speed can have a significant impact upon its success, an expert has claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 7 Dec 2007 11:06:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet connectivity highlighted by online sales figures]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/internet-connectivity-highlighted-by-online-sales-figures_18384012.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The value of internet connectivity to enterprises has been highlighted by new figures for online sales activity.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 6 Dec 2007 13:37:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WAN optimisation the way to boost bandwidth, says Gartner]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wan-optimisation-the-way-to-boost-bandwidth,-says-gartner_18383768.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[IT analyst firm Gartner has said the best way for companies to save money over the next few years is to increase their bandwidth by using WAN optimisation products.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 6 Dec 2007 12:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers push for speed and bandwidth combination]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ministers-push-for-speed-and-bandwidth-combination_18369276.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Government ministers are meeting with leaders of the UK IT industry to seek ways to ensure businesses with high bandwidth connections are not disadvantaged by slower connections than their European counterparts.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:42:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet connectivity hailed as export benefit]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/internet-connectivity-hailed-as-export-benefit_18367442.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Using internet connectivity well is the key to success in the export market, a business body based in the north of England has said.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:31:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brands Hatch gears up with new IP services]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/brands-hatch-gears-up-with-new-ip-services_18365638.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Motor racing circuit Brands Hatch has completed a major telecom infrastructure upgrade, it has been announced.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:44:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most UK business online users 'going for high bandwidth']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/most-uk-business-online-users-going-for-high-bandwidth_18365633.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[UK businesses are ahead of the population as a whole when it comes to adopting high bandwidth, new research has concluded.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:43:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New investment 'needed' as internet connectivity grows]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-investment-needed-as-internet-connectivity-grows_18361928.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Internet service providers should significantly increase their investment to meet increasing demand without facing a decline in services, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:53:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh assembly in bandwidth expansion programme]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/welsh-assembly-in-bandwidth-expansion-programme_18356957.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Welsh Assembly government has announced a new deal to enhance networks in a way that will offer businesses across Wales greater access to wider bandwidth.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:50:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telcos face regulatory standardisation as commission proposes single market]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/telcos-face-regulatory-standardisation-as-commission-proposes-single-market_18356578.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The European commission has proposed the creation of a single European telecoms market, which will reduce the power of incumbent carriers as national regulators cede their power to Europe-wide rules.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:27:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Email potential emphasises value of internet connectivity]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/email-potential-emphasises-value-of-internet-connectivity_18354654.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small businesses can capitalise on the potential of the internet to promote themselves effectively and cheaply, one expert has claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:28:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet connectivity need emphasised by online shopping growth]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/internet-connectivity-need-emphasised-by-online-shopping-growth_18353437.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The advantages enjoyed by businesses which have an online presence appear set to grow further as online shopping is tipped to increase in the UK.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:56:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council implements Ethernet VPN network]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/council-implements-ethernet-vpn-network_18347784.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A Scottish council has employed a new Ethernet virtual private network (VPN) to help handle their communication and data requirements for the next five years.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 8 Nov 2007 11:44:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK small businesses bandwidth has narrower base]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/uk-small-businesses-bandwidth-has-narrower-base_18346336.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The take-up of broadband internet connectivity among UK small businesses still lags behind their continental counterparts, new research has shown.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 7 Nov 2007 13:52:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small and medium business to get internet connectivity help]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/small-and-medium-business-to-get-internet-connectivity-help_18342776.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Internet connectivity is one of the many areas in which small and medium-sized businesses are to be offered help in making the most of IT in a new initiative in the south-west of England.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:49:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent working 'made easier by high-speed internet connectivity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/independent-working-made-easier-by-high-speed-internet-connectivity_18340916.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Having a high-speed broadband internet connection has made independent working much easier, a new report has found.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:00:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[City upgrades WAN facility]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/city-upgrades-wan-facility_18327014.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Coventry City council has announced a major expansion of its wide area network (WAN) broadband system which will enable it to provide new communications to residents across a range of service areas.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:43:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[10G Ethernet credibility grows]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/10g-ethernet-credibility-grows_18316529.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Laboratory tests in the US may have helped pave the way for the widespread use of 10G Ethernet in data centres.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:16:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widen your bandwidth, companies told]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/widen-your-bandwidth,-companies-told_18314962.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Resellers have been warned to widen their bandwidth to cope with a looming crisis in available data centre space in London.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:28:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet connectivity boosts Norwich Union HR]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/internet-connectivity-boosts-norwich-union-hr_18313328.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Norwich Union human resources department has been boosted by the instigation of a new online system, which has reduced the number of calls to the Employee Services section. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:46:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[PCT to get new IP telephony service]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/pct-to-get-new-ip-telephony-service_18308454.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Heart of Birmingham Teaching Primary Care Trust (PCT) has signed a new agreement with BT, under which it will have access to the NHS national broadband network knows an N3.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:41:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New EU telephone system regulations backed]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-eu-telephone-system-regulations-backed_18304560.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a move which may have implications for business internet connectivity, the telecoms regulators of all 27 European Union member countries have backed plans by the commissioner Viviane Reding to ease the separation of network and service segments of telecoms operators.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:56:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New IP telephony system for Rics]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-ip-telephony-system-for-rics_18304555.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has announced the installation of a new IP-based telephony system for its new call centre.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:54:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unified communications adds "value"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/unified-communications-adds-'value'_18299557.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies using IP telephony and other IP communications will gain in efficiency and make life easier for IT managers if they adopt a unified communications system, an expert has said.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 11:32:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online presence 'important' for any business]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/online-presence-important-for-any-business_18295882.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Both small and large businesses need to have not just internet connectivity but web presesnce in order to thrive, smallbusiness.co.uk has said. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:03:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtualisation is "key" to future of data centres]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/virtualisation-is-'key'-to-future-of-data-centres_18290655.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Virtualisation is the most important technological development that will shape the future of data centres, it has been claimed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:23:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeworking offers employers wider 'pool' of employees]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/homeworking-offers-employers-wider-pool-of-employees_18285367.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The advantage of employing home workers is that employers can use the talents of people who might otherwise be unavailable, the National Group on Home working has said. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeworking tipped to boost VoIP demand]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/homeworking-tipped-to-boost-voip-demand_18280138.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[An increase in homeworking may boost the demand for VoIP and hosted PBX, it has been suggested.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:20:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP growth needs LLU, says Katz]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-growth-needs-llu,-says-katz_18280124.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Local loop unbundling (LLU) is a &quot;key&quot; factor in the growth of VoIP in the UK, according to Eli Katz, chairman of the Internet Telephony Services Providers Association.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:18:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP seeing strong UK growth, says ITSPA]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-seeing-strong-uk-growth,-says-itspa_18276802.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[VoIP is &quot;growing strongly&quot;, the chairman of the Internet Telephony Services Providers Association (Itspa), Eli Katz, has said.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:32:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP accessibility boosted by WiFi]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-accessibility-boosted-by-wifi_18275222.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Accessibility to VoIP communications has been enhanced by a new generation of W-iFi communication systems, industry expert David Frith has said.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:09:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS Direct adopts VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/nhs-direct-adopts-voip_18275036.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[NHS direct has adopted VoIP in order to improve its operations and meet targets set out by the Department of Health. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:59:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP, VPN to improve productivity]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip,-vpn-to-improve-productivity_18273537.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses are set to turn to unified communications and IP telephony in order to increase worker productivity, according to research group Dimension Data.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:04:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[FMC 'can cause problems' if not managed properly]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/fmc-can-cause-problems-if-not-managed-properly_18271988.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) systems can be more of a distraction from the real problems facing firms than a help, according to one expert.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 7 Sep 2007 12:49:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPLS could cause "major train wreck" for interoperability problems]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mpls-could-cause-'major-train-wreck'-for-interoperability-problems_18266927.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A "major train wreck" could happen unless there is resolution between two rival transport network architectures' use of multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), experts claim.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:00:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP, IP PBX 'costs down, spending up']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip,-ip-pbx-costs-down,-spending-up_18263700.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses are set to spend more on IP telephony technology such as VoIP and IP PBX this year, with experts expecting the trend to continue, claims a new report.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:59:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half UK companies can't monitor data centre changes]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/half-uk-companies-cant-monitor-data-centre-changes_18260712.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Nearly half of UK companies and organisations are unable to monitor and track physical changes that could affect the performance of their data centre, according to a survey.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:21:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eurostar gets MPLS]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/eurostar-gets-mpls_18259228.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Eurostar operator has chosen a multi-protocol layer switching (MPLS) network to connect its various sites around Europe.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:51:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skype could cost businesses data]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/skype-could-cost-businesses-data_18257617.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses should avoid using Skype to make voice over internet protocol (VoIP) calls, as it could lead to data loss, the VoiceCon conference in San Francisco heard.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:42:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank opts for MPLS to access data centres, raise reliability]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bank-opts-for-mpls-to-access-data-centres,-raise-reliability_18256064.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A global bank which needed to improve the reliability of its world wide network of data centres, applications and critical services, has chosen to deploy a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:39:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traditional Telco's replaced by VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/traditional-telcos-replaced-by-voip_18255859.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) is putting an end to the hegemony of traditional telecommunications telephony, according to experts.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:56:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data centres highlight energy efficiency cost cuts]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/data-centres-highlight-energy-efficiency-cost-cuts_18254541.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[With energy costs for IT spiralling, two companies are using their own data centres to showcase their greener technology.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:59:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK businesses turning to VoIP over leased lines]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/uk-businesses-turning-to-voip-over-leased-lines_18252634.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses across the UK are setting up voice over internet protocol (VoIP) over leased lines at a growing rate, according to an expert.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:30:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK businesses slow to take up VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/uk-businesses-slow-to-take-up-voip_18252632.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[UK enterprises lag behind the US and the rest of Europe when it comes to adoption of IP telephony solutions like voice over internet protocol (VoIP), according to a study by Datamonitor.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:29:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[China deploys VPN, leased lines for hi-tech games]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/china-deploys-vpn,-leased-lines-for-hi-tech-games_18251108.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[China's Olympics will have the largest communications infrastructure of any previous Olympics, including leased lines, broadband access and virtual private networks (VPNs) for news agencies, organizers claim.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:51:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security, compliance: data centre storage challenges]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/security,-compliance:-data-centre-storage-challenges_18248328.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[More than two thirds of IT professionals expressed discontent with their firm's data storage plans.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMEs taking up VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smes-taking-up-voip_18247755.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A growing number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are making the switch from land lines to voice over internet protocol (VoIP) telephony, according to one analyst.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:39:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global oil company uses MPLS to ease VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/global-oil-company-uses-mpls-to-ease-voip_18247761.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[When a privately owned company supplying the oil and gas sector with operations chemicals needed to upgrade its system to make the best use of bandwidth, it deployed a multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) network.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:55:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VPN helps council staff's work-life balance]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/vpn-helps-council-staffs-work-life-balance_18246391.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Cheshire county council has experienced improved staff flexibility and moved towards meeting environmental targets by installing a secure socket layer (SSL) virtual private network (VPN).]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:32:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[AA renews mobility, VPN, continuity services]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/aa-renews-mobility,-vpn,-continuity-services_18246211.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mobile communications are essential to breakdown group AA and it has installed a virtual private network (VPN) to its data centre.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:04:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosted services virtualisation technology 'not mature']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/hosted-services-virtualisation-technology-not-mature_18244593.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hosted and managed services customers would rather not share their server with other data centre customers, according to a survey.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:53:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses can get local numbers for VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/businesses-can-get-local-numbers-for-voip_18243157.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small businesses that want to keep their local flavour but still take advantage of VoIP savings, have been given that option.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:43:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office work 'stifles creativity and productivity']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/office-work-stifles-creativity-and-productivity_18241712.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Nearly a third of office workers believe they would benefit from the change of scenery and flexibility that virtual private network (VPN) enabled remote access to company systems would give them.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:56:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dual mode VoIP phone market to grow]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/dual-mode-voip-phone-market-to-grow_18241537.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Dual mode VoIP phones will become highly sought after business devices in the next two years, according to a survey.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:08:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile downtime 'half of system cost']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mobile-downtime-half-of-system-cost_18238450.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mobile computing and communications device downtime accounts for almost half its running costs, according to one analysis.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 12:26:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy needs outpace energy efficiency technology]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/energy-needs-outpace-energy-efficiency-technology_18237111.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Data centres are consuming more power than ever despite increased energy efficiency and falling power consumption per computational unit.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 7 Aug 2007 14:13:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-mobile connects to Wi-Fi VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/t-mobile-connects-to-wi-fi-voip_18235402.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[T-Mobile has been forced to connect numbers of a mobile voice over internet protocol service (VoIP), meaning enterprise customers on the go could take advantage of cheaper call charges.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 12:53:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[iPhone IT security threat 'exaggerated']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/iphone-it-security-threat-exaggerated_18234042.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Criticism of Apple's iPhone which focuses on its security vulnerabilities has been exaggerated according to one analyst.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 3 Aug 2007 14:18:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtualisation cuts data centre costs, capitalises on capacity]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/virtualisation-cuts-data-centre-costs,-capitalises-on-capacity_18232186.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Virtualisation software can bring data centre savings and improved functionality to enterprises by making the most of server capacity, claim experts.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:29:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Datacentres must be prepared for summer heat]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/datacentres-must-be-prepared-for-summer-heat_18230884.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[With the Great British sun finally promising to burn through the rain clouds, one UK datacentre expert is warning about heat precautions as for every ten degrees C of external heat increase, the chance of a datacentre meltdown rises by five per cent.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 1 Aug 2007 13:59:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google goof shows downside to datacentres]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/google-goof-shows-downside-to-datacentres_18230618.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Recent trouble with Google analytics has highlighted one of the downsides to the software-as-a-service model in which clients access applications from the vendor's datacentre.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 1 Aug 2007 11:54:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[CIOs justify VoIP non-financially]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cios-justify-voip-non-financially_18229195.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Chief information officers (CIOs) looking to justify VoIP deployment can arm themselves with benefits for businesses beyond lowering the costs of making calls, claims one expert.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:03:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS's N3 goes VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/nhss-n3-goes-voip_18227928.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[NHS organisations could save up to &#163;15 million following a quality of service (QoS) upgrade to its network which will allow voice over internet protocol (VoIP) calls to mobiles.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:05:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile VoIP, IP PBX use to grow 135%]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mobile-voip,-ip-pbx-use-to-grow-135-_18226308.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The user bases for mobile VoIP, IP PBX and mobile/fixed convergence are set to grow by 135 per cent over the next two years, according to new research.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:04:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convenience, convergence trumps QoS for phone users]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/convenience,-convergence-trumps-qos-for-phone-users_18226053.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Enterprise phone users consider convenience over quality of service (QoS) and cost when using their communications devices, according to a survey.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:25:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP raises call centre customer satisfaction]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-raises-call-centre-customer-satisfaction_18224724.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Distributed virtual call centres are driving the uptake of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) by contact centres, claims new research.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:16:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power back-up helps data centre weather storm]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/power-back-up-helps-data-centre-weather-storm_18223358.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The importance of having back up power supplies for data centres was highlighted this week when a UK data centre managed to provide continuous service through some of the wettest weather to hit the country.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:48:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handsets for businesses should link to IP PBX]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/handsets-for-businesses-should-link-to-ip-pbx_18223203.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mobile phone and organiser handsets that pitch themselves at the enterprise market should be able to link to an IP PBX infrastructure claimed an analyst.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:06:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demand for network skills set to rise]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/demand-for-network-skills-set-to-rise_18219996.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Workers with skills in wireless LANs, VoIP and IP networks are expected to be in more demand as employers increase their IT spending.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:25:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business data services spend 'to slow']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/business-data-services-spend-to-slow_18218731.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Business data customers need more reassurance over the move to next generation networks, while growth in spending on fixed business data services is expected to slow dramatically from next year, according to a new report.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:48:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[AA cuts GBP2m costs with network upgrade]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/aa-cuts-gbp2m-costs-with-network-upgrade_18218307.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The AA has managed to slash millions off its yearly networking costs by utilising a managed voice and data platform.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:55:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WAN optimisation 'crucial' for cost-cutting network managers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wan-optimisation-crucial-for-cost-cutting-network-managers_18214058.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Network owners are being urged to invest in Wide Arena Network (WAN) optimisation, which consist of compression, quality-of-service (QoS) and application monitoring tools, in order to speed up the performance of their applications.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:56:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top companies invest in IT]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/top-companies-invest-in-it_18211022.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses that invest in IT technologies to increase their connectivity and improve their working practices, such as VPN which allows secure remote working, are more likely to grow faster than companies which lag behind.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:41:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unified Communications market growth "in double digits"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/unified-communications-market-growth-'in-double-digits'_18210941.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses seeking to improve their connectivity are increasingly turning to unified communications.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:02:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford builds supercomputer data centre]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/oxford-builds-supercomputer-data-centre_18209601.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Oxford University is spending Â£1.2 million on a new data centre to meet its growing need for data space and massive calculations.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:40:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netgear SSL VPN 'best networking device']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/netgear-ssl-vpn-best-networking-device_18209505.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Netgear's SSL VPN device was named the Networking Device Product of the Year by IT industry news and analysis website Techworld.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:04:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[More and more data centres virtualised]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/more-and-more-data-centres-virtualised_18207939.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following a trend towards virtualisation, life assurance company Standard Life has saved "high six figure" savings by running its data centres in virtualisation mode.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:47:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New UK data centre 'powers itself']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-uk-data-centre-powers-itself_18206432.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new UK data centre is set to generate some of its own energy in an attempt to minimise its power consumption.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:46:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['Data centres in a box' continue to grow]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/data-centres-in-a-box-continue-to-grow_18203630.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small and medium enterprises have another option when it comes to buying a 'data centre in a box' following the launch by HCL Infosystems of their own offering.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 6 Jul 2007 14:04:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data centre focus allows "rogue IT" to flourish]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/data-centre-focus-allows-'rogue-it'-to-flourish_18203376.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses whose IT departments are stretched thin with their duties to manage data centre and fire fighting allow a "shadow" IT culture to flourish which can lead to security issues.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 6 Jul 2007 11:42:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosted services, VoIP deployments rising]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/hosted-services,-voip-deployments-rising_18202186.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Growing numbers of businesses have deployed or are planning to deploy hosted services, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and unified messaging, according to research by business communications software firm Interactive Intelligence.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:58:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flexible data centres can save lives]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/flexible-data-centres-can-save-lives_18200482.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Emergency rescue crews in Norfolk can now connect to hospitals and GPs to A&amp;E departments which can access data centre information on patients to prepare for them before they arrive, potentially saving lives.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 4 Jul 2007 11:57:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recreational use, convergence impacting network performance]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/recreational-use,-convergence-impacting-network-performance_18199279.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Personal recreational use of corporate systems uses more than ten per cent of network capacity in many cases, according to a survey by network specialist NetQoS.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 3 Jul 2007 14:04:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['Beat space limits with split data centres' companies told]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/beat-space-limits-with-split-data-centres-companies-told_18199053.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Financial institutions in London could have to adopt split data centres in order to cope with a shortage of space, claimed an industry expert.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 3 Jul 2007 12:07:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WAN optimisation 'a requirement' for communicating with data centre]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wan-optimisation-a-requirement-for-communicating-with-data-centre_18197626.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[More businesses are using wide area network (WAN) optimisation to improve how information stored centrally in data centres is communicated throughout the network, according to analysts.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:06:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data centre to flood rescue]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/data-centre-to-flood-rescue_18194657.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A UK data centre has ensured that GP practices in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire have been able to maintain their business continuity despite floods which have seen parts of England submerged under feet of water.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:06:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New blades offer PC experience]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-blades-offer-pc-experience_18193204.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Changes to blade PCs which see them provide a more desktop-like experience and allow great distance between user and data centre make them more appealing, claim experts.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:56:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple iPhone 'IT security risk']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/apple-iphone-it-security-risk_18189982.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses should avoid using and should discourage workers from using Apple's iPhone in the workplace, according to experts concerned by IT security risks and lack of PBX integration.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boarding school considering IP PBX after Wi-Fi success]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/boarding-school-considering-ip-pbx-after-wi-fi-success_18187496.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A boarding school is considering installing an IP PBX solution which would see the campus covered with a VoIP network, after its experiments with Wi-Fi proved successful.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:01:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['Better tools needed for virtualised data centres']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/better-tools-needed-for-virtualised-data-centres_18187491.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<br/>Companies which use virtualised data centres need to choose the appropriate management tools an ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:00:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco product addresses CoS, QoS]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cisco-product-addresses-cos,-qos_18185740.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Frost and Sullivan has awarded Cisco for a core router segment (CRS) which facilitates the management of MPLS, VPN, and public telephone networks while also addressing class of service (CoS) and quality of service (QoS).]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless communications go head to head]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wireless-communications-go-head-to-head_18184293.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[While 3G and Wi-Fi technology battle it out to be the wireless broadband technology of choice for individuals, the uptake by enterprises and their workers may come down to which can fit into corporate communications and IT security strategy.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:41:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data centres power costs growing]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/data-centres-power-costs-growing_18181340.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies' expenditure on powering and cooling their data centres is growing eight times more quickly than hardware spending, according to International Data Corporation.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:03:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Network application downtime 'costs GBP150k per hour']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/network-application-downtime-costs-gbp150k-per-hour_18178446.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[When a network application goes down it can cost companies up to £150,000 an hour according to a survey of IT managers at Forbes 1,000 companies.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:22:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data centres can protect from IT meltdown]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/data-centres-can-protect-from-it-meltdown_18178442.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Backing up enterprise information in a remote data centre could help save SMEs from ruin and protect larger companies from serious financial difficulties in the case of a catastrophe or technology malfunction, an expert has said.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:20:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VPN 'hardest remote technology to manage']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/vpn-hardest-remote-technology-to-manage_18176891.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are the most difficult remote technology for IT experts to manage, according to a survey.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WAN transfer speeds cut]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wan-transfer-speeds-cut_18172727.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Enterprises' data transfers across Wide Area Networks (WAN) could be speeded up further by the application of an upgrade to appliances.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 13:52:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switching to green data centres could save GBP 1.4m]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/switching-to-green-data-centres-could-save-gbp-1.4m_18172726.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[<DIV>Reducing the energy requirements of energy hungry data centres could save companies an average of as much as $2.1 million (GBP 1.4 million) a year, according to one IT provider.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 13:52:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxed data centres: power without the headache]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/boxed-data-centres:-power-without-the-headache_18172291.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Two companies this year have released virtualised data centres "in a box" which can add up to 1,200 servers and 3.5 petabytes to a network at once and are allegedly cheaper, more energy efficient and more portable than models that take up building space.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 10:37:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VPN and other IT appliances 'on the rise']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/vpn-and-other-it-appliances-on-the-rise_18171627.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Single-purpose IT systems that plug straight into the network,such as virtual private networks (VPN), are becoming more popular according to analysis firm Gartner.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 6 Jun 2007 16:14:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft advances converged solution]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/microsoft-advances-converged-solution_18169768.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Microsoft announced the next stage in its move towards a converged solution for enterprise telecommunications at a Microsoft conference.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 5 Jun 2007 12:55:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WANs 'can cut VoIP costs']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wans-can-cut-voip-costs_18166583.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Wide area networks (WAN) can cut business costs by enabling various VoIP "islands" removed from the organisation's headquarters to use it's established telephony instead of setting up new private branch exchanges (PBX), experts told the Las Vegas Interop IT conference.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 1 Jun 2007 11:55:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WAN customers only 60% satisfied]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wan-customers-only-60-satisfied_18165208.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Many businesses are less than satisfied with their wide area network (WAN) providers, according to a survey by network service company Masergy.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 12:08:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless VoIP system launched]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wireless-voip-system-launched_18163970.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Another company is set to produce dual-use mobile phones which would permit business clients to use wireless VoIP (wVoIP) to save money on calls and data transfers.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 14:48:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deutsche Telekom's VoIP investment]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/deutsche-telekoms-voip-investment_18162465.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[One major telecommunications provider has acknowledged the impact of voice over internet protocol (VoIP) by investing in the VoIP provider Jajah.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 14:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New VoIP rules come into force]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-voip-rules-come-into-force_18162200.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies providing VoIP telephony will be bound by new rules set by Ofcom from today.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 11:44:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRM market worth £1.5 billion]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/crm-market-worth-£1.5-billion_18160730.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The customer relationship management (CRM) applications market experienced growth that exceeded expectations last year.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 13:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wi-Fi costs 'out of control']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wi-fi-costs-out-of-control_18160504.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Wi-Fi costs for some companies are spiralling out of control because their workers are purchasing ad hoc Wi-Fi arrangements while on the road.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 11:14:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP and established communications to work together]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-and-established-communications-to-work-together_18159521.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Communications and networks industry leaders have announced plans to help companies make VoIP and previous communications systems investments work together.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 15:07:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big three NACs 'now interoperable']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/big-three-nacs-now-interoperable_18159514.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has announced a move to make it easier for different networks using different software to regulate how endpoint users interact with the system to keep it safe.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 15:07:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google levelling playing field for SMEs]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/google-levelling-playing-field-for-smes_18159174.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[SMEs could soon have more choice about how to conduct their customer relationship management (CRM) if reports in the Wall Street Journal are true.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 12:01:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-procurement upgrade saves bank millions]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/e-procurement-upgrade-saves-bank-millions_18157920.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new e-procurement system being used by Lloyds TSB bank employees is set to save the financial provider millions on an annual basis.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 14:17:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms 'ignoring long-term wireless integration']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/firms-ignoring-long-term-wireless-integration_18157603.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Most firms are not planning for the long-term adoption of mobile IT services, according to a new report.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 11:34:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft launches latest unified business communication range]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/microsoft-launches-latest-unified-business-communication-range_18150166.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Computing giant Microsoft has launched its latest salvo in the move to integrate phone, email and other mobile communications in the office environment.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 12:01:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research predicts continued boom in use of VoIP applications]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/research-predicts-continued-boom-in-use-of-voip-applications_18148694.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Latest research has given new figures for the kind of huge growth expected in the next few years in premise-based enterprise VoIP applications.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 11:57:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless technologies on way to becoming world leader]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wireless-technologies-on-way-to-becoming-world-leader_18147114.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new report has shown that wireless technologies are well on course to overtake wired as the main method of broadband access for businesses in the UK and across the globe.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 11:33:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless access imperative for business travellers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wireless-access-imperative-for-business-travellers_18145600.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new survey has shown that more and more business travellers now feel it is vital to have wireless access at all times, putting the onus on travel and transport firms to up their internet connectivity.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 11:37:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosted VoIP becoming central for many SMBs]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/hosted-voip-becoming-central-for-many-smbs_18144147.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are becoming an increased focus for hosted VoIP providers as recent figures suggest that these are the company types most likely to look at investing in these systems rather than in-house IP operations.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 11:47:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT organisations across Europe keen to adopt server virtualization]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/it-organisations-across-europe-keen-to-adopt-server-virtualization_18142621.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Large IT organisations across Europe are adopting broad server virtualization at a rapid rate, a new survey of more than 100 leading IT managers has shown.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2007 11:21:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern business in big mobile working deficit]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/northern-business-in-big-mobile-working-deficit_18139557.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new study released by Microsoft has shown the gaping differences in the accessibility of mobile working between business in the north and south of England.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 4 May 2007 12:01:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[More businesses looking for increased Wi-Fi availability]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/more-businesses-looking-for-increased-wi-fi-availability_18135024.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Global Wi-Fi availability is set to continue on its recent steep upward trend as more businesses look to offer and operate using better wireless technology.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 1 May 2007 11:56:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video over IP set to be next big market]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-over-ip-set-to-be-next-big-market_18135017.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Increased bandwidth availability on managed networks looks set to make new video over IP technology an increasingly important emerging market for many businesses and broadcasters, reports computing.co.uk.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 1 May 2007 11:55:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Networks deperimeterised 'in five years']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/networks-deperimeterised-in-five-years_18133726.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Some 90 per cent of IT security professionals believe that European networks will be deperimeterised in the near future and are taking steps to prepare.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:54:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[City workers to stay switched on by new Wi-Fi network]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/city-workers-to-stay-switched-on-by-new-wi-fi-network_18128878.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[After more than a year of development and testing, the densest Wi-Fi network in Europe has been switched in across the City of London's Square Mile.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:45:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many big businesses set to employ instant mobile messaging technology]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/many-big-businesses-set-to-employ-instant-mobile-messaging-technology_18127412.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New research suggests that up to 15 per cent of high-street retailers and banks will have installed instant mobile messaging capabilities within the next five years.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:57:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increased IP technology uptake feeds strong global markets]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/increased-ip-technology-uptake-feeds-strong-global-markets_18125826.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Increased use of IP technology fuelled huge growth in worldwide sales of service provider, enterprise telecom and datacom equipment in 2006, a new report has revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:34:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco looks to win back SMEs from 'grey market' providers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cisco-looks-to-win-back-smes-from-grey-market-providers_18123957.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Cisco will offer potential business customers discounts in a bid to clamp down on unofficial used eq ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP security falling behind technological advances]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-security-falling-behind-technological-advances_18118452.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new study has found that a vast majority of UK businesses are convinced that rapid upgrades in development and usage of voice and instant messaging services are causing an increased security risk.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:51:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big businesses gear up for the impact of Wi-Max]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/big-businesses-gear-up-for-the-impact-of-wi-max_18116903.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Communications and internet companies of all sizes are gearing themselves up for the massive effect Wi-Max technology appears certain to have on both business and consumer IT, reports cellular-news.com.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:49:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses ready to respond to challenges of mobile computing]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/businesses-ready-to-respond-to-challenges-of-mobile-computing_18114017.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New research has revealed that many leading businesses are now well aware of the challenges ahead in satisfying customer demand for the next generation of mobile computing products.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:42:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New VoIP regulations may stifle industry development]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-voip-regulations-may-stifle-industry-development_18111084.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A group of leading internet service providers has claimed that new VoIP regulations will make that sector subject to tighter controls than any other communications area and could hinder its long-term health.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 5 Apr 2007 11:46:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[More businesses concerned with secure network infrastructure]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/more-businesses-concerned-with-secure-network-infrastructure_18109663.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new report by a leading IT research organisation has found that the need for a secure network infrastructure will drive demand for managed services in the coming years, reports ITweek.co.uk.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 4 Apr 2007 11:37:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thin clients 'could help British businesses go green']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/thin-clients-could-help-british-businesses-go-green_18108487.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies could dramatically cut their energy bills and CO2 emissions by switching from standard PCs to 'thin clients', new research has found.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 3 Apr 2007 13:34:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New regulations for VoIP companies]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-regulations-for-voip-companies_18105325.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The UK's communication regulator has published a new regulatory code to cover providers of the growing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) market for business.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:18:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMEs 'increasingly choose VoIP solutions']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smes-increasingly-choose-voip-solutions_18103980.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The UK's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are leading the way when it comes to adopting IP telephony systems, a new report claims.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:17:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP 'needs monitoring and support systems']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-needs-monitoring-and-support-systems_18102908.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[To successfully realise the potential cost savings voice-over internet protocol (VoIP) communications can offer, companies need to implement effective support systems, claims a new report.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:42:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enterprise VoIP market set for growth]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/enterprise-voip-market-set-for-growth_18102703.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses will increasingly invest in voice over internet protocol (VoIP) communications systems, according to a new Juniper Research report.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:51:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business intelligence planning hit by time and cost concerns]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/business-intelligence-planning-hit-by-time-and-cost-concerns_18101199.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Despite ever wider acknowledgement of its importance in the successful day-to-day running and long-term health of a business, a new survey has found that many firms are scaling back their business intelligence plans as time and cost factors spiral out of control.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:25:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New guidelines encourage better IT management]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-guidelines-encourage-better-it-management_18099721.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A leading industry regulator helping to develop and promote greater interoperable IT management has introduced a new white paper that will secure future standards of remote mobile and desktop systems.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:29:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fixed-to-mobile convergence to hit at different speeds]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/fixed-to-mobile-convergence-to-hit-at-different-speeds_18098226.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Fixed-to-mobile convergence will occur in a number of different stages, with some market sectors more ready to invest immediately than others, according to newly-released research.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 11:43:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Converged computer network is top security measure]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/converged-computer-network-is-top-security-measure_18098217.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new survey of top company executives has found that a converged computer network is seen as the best measure to protect valuable business information.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 11:42:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP services set to outdo fixed-line calls]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-services-set-to-outdo-fixed-line-calls_18095485.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new survey of executives at more than 100 top telecommunications companies suggests that VoIP services will soon be worth more than traditional telephone calls.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:41:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeen: VoIP delivers ROI to business]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/aberdeen:-voip-delivers-roi-to-business_18094108.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies who implement a mobile voice over internet protocol (VoIP) system can cut their communications costs and deliver a return on investment (ROI), according to a new report.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:52:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wi-Max equipment market set for growth]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wi-max-equipment-market-set-for-growth_18092696.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sales of Wi-Max equipment are beginning to grow at a rapid rate and will continue to do so, according to a new Infonetics Research report.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:27:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses increasingly confident on using VoIP systems]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/businesses-increasingly-confident-on-using-voip-systems_18091196.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Cheaper costs and greater functionality are now far outweighing any security concerns as more and more UK businesses begin to integrate VoIP systems into their day-to-day operations.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:41:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speech recognition advances help stem flow of offshore call centres]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/speech-recognition-advances-help-stem-flow-of-offshore-call-centres_18089697.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The increasing security and significance of speech recognition technology is helping to cut business costs and convince more companies to keep their customer service affairs on British soil.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:59:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global disk storage market increases]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/global-disk-storage-market-increases_18088368.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The worldwide external disk storage systems market continued its steady growth in the final quarter of 2006, the latest statistics have revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:24:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WLAN business growth hits new high]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wlan-business-growth-hits-new-high_18085698.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[An increased surge in business demand for WLAN systems across 2006 saw another huge jump in revenue in the sector, new figures have revealed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:20:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global SaaS market reaches $6.3 billion]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/global-saas-market-reaches-$6.3-billion_18084463.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The global market for Software as a Service (SaaS) reached $6.3 billion last year and is on track to reach $19.3 billion by the end of 2011.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 9 Mar 2007 14:16:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fixed-mobile convergence and VoIP can reduce voice spend]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/fixed-mobile-convergence-and-voip-can-reduce-voice-spend_18084412.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new report suggests that fixed-mobile convergence used in combination with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) will allow businesses to reduce their voice spend by more than 30 per cent.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 9 Mar 2007 13:34:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless cannot compete with fibre in Broadband 2.0]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wireless-cannot-compete-with-fibre-in-broadband-2.0_18082804.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new study has found that wireless technology cannot realistically compete with fibre for the provision of broadband over the whole of the last mile.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 8 Mar 2007 11:51:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP can make significant CO2 and cost savings]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-can-make-significant-co2-and-cost-savings_18082653.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Significant CO2 savings can be made by firms upgrading to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), according to Interwise.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 8 Mar 2007 10:37:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT improvements could cut company energy bills]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/it-improvements-could-cut-company-energy-bills_18081341.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Technological improvements in IT departments could drastically cut the amount of energy consumed by companies, Computer Weekly reports.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 7 Mar 2007 11:11:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report spells out executives' IT challenges]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/report-spells-out-executives-it-challenges_18079835.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Business managers need to build capability for ongoing change so that IT can shape new business models, according to a new report.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:44:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMEs set to up VoIP spend]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smes-set-to-up-voip-spend_18079769.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are set to spend an increasing amount on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology in the future, an expert has said.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:15:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECM to become prime focus for IT managers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ecm-to-become-prime-focus-for-it-managers_18070136.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Enterprise content management (ECM) is undergoing something of a boom as more and more companies produce and manage digital content.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:07:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[iSCSI industry on the up]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/iscsi-industry-on-the-up_18067489.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) has elected new leaders to an IP Storage Forum (IPSA), in a move that indicates the growing importance of this form of storage provision.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:01:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Mini in search of SMEs]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/google-mini-in-search-of-smes_18049232.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small businesses and departments can now use a modified form of Google Mini which is targeted to be more in line with their needs, making finding and sharing information easier.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 1 Feb 2007 11:46:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses see benefits of VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/businesses-see-benefits-of-voip_18047860.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[VoIP is set to take off in the UK as 54 per cent of enterprise IT managers believe the benefits of implementing VoIP outweigh the negatives.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:03:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP security a concern for smaller firms]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-security-a-concern-for-smaller-firms_18038721.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small and medium-sized businesses remain concerned about the security of VoIP systems, according to a new survey.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:03:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT system performance tool developed]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/it-system-performance-tool-developed_18037719.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A team of Australian researchers has developed a new system for businesses to assess the performance of their IT systems.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK firms put off VoIP by cost perceptions]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/uk-firms-put-off-voip-by-cost-perceptions_18034864.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[More than a third of UK companies are being put off implementing IP telephony by the perceived high costs of upgrades and implementation, a new study shows.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:33:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convergence boost for 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/convergence-boost-for-2007_18034860.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Increasing numbers of businesses in western Europe will be turning to fixed-mobile convergence voice systems in 2007, according to a new report.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:32:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP and wireless top CIO priorities for 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-and-wireless-top-cio-priorities-for-2007_18033575.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[VoIP and mobile and wireless technologies are top spending priorities for CIOs moving into 2007, a new poll reveals.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:08:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP revenues expected to exceed $2bn]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-revenues-expected-to-exceed-$2bn_18033572.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The rapid growth of hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is set to continue, according to a new report, with projected revenues expected to exceed $2 billion (£1 billion) in the US market by 2010.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:07:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapid growth in VoIP market boosting chip revenues]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/rapid-growth-in-voip-market-boosting-chip-revenues_17960733.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Rapid growth in the VoIP market will push the revenues for VoIP chip shipments from $256.2 million in 2005 to $857.8 million in 2009, Frost & Sullivan reports.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2006 11:46:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses 'must address VoIP theat']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/businesses-must-address-voip-theat_17955530.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[VoIP is to become increasingly complicated as analysts predict the new wave of internet spam and phishing schemes will soon be targeted at the burgeoning voice technology.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:44:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP control equipment market to hit $5bn in four years]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-control-equipment-market-to-hit-$5bn-in-four-years_17934416.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The worldwide VoIP control equipment market will surpass $5 billion by 2010, according to Gartner.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:56:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMEs beginning to understand VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smes-beginning-to-understand-voip_17917258.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A voice over internet protocol (VoIP) industry expert claims that a tipping point has been reached and now the majority of UK SMEs understand the technology.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 7 Nov 2006 12:16:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless machine to machine sector growing rapidly]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wireless-machine-to-machine-sector-growing-rapidly_17897297.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The market for wireless-enabled machine to machine (M2M) applications is now entering a new growth phase with revenues set to grow from $20 billion in 2006 to over $44 billion by 2009 and $74 billion by 2011.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 3 Nov 2006 12:22:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complexities of IP telephony underestimated]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/complexities-of-ip-telephony-underestimated_17886558.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Companies do not understand the complex software and hardware integration that is required to implement and support IP telephony systems, finds a recent study.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 1 Nov 2006 15:05:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IP telephony growing fast]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ip-telephony-growing-fast_17880368.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The markets for IP telephony are growing fast- so fast, in fact, that they are expected by experts to make up the majority of telephone lines by 2010, reports Arthur D Little's latest study.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:03:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP 'matures']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-matures_17873889.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A report looking at the continuing development of VoIP has suggested that the technology may be coming of age.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:23:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco plans VoIP acquisition]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cisco-plans-voip-acquisition_17855265.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Cisco Systems has announced plans to acquire mobile software vendor Orative in a move that will allow it to integrate mobile phones with VoIP.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:55:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WLAN set for huge US growth]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wlan-set-for-huge-us-growth_17849985.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[WLAN services in the US are set for a massive growth as more businesses choose to deploy the technology, new research claims. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:56:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP and wireless drive down access lines]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-and-wireless-drive-down-access-lines_17849984.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Access lines are continuing to reduce as VoIP and wireless connections become increasingly popular, it has been revealed.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:55:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple play not "just for business"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/triple-play-not-'just-for-business'_17838254.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The new "triple play" voice, video and data applications are not just for business, according to industry experts, and can be widely useful to all sectors.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 12:12:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Traditional telephony is dead"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/'traditional-telephony-is-dead'_17823846.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Traditional VoIP technology isn't enough to manage effective office communications anymore, according to a prominent industry leader.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:26:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP tapping developed]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-tapping-developed_17775411.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New software is being developed that will enable authorites to listen in on VoIP calls.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:36:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WLAN chip market to reach $3.2 billion]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wlan-chip-market-to-reach-$3.2-billion_17744779.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The global market for wireless LAN (WLAN) circuits will hit $3.2 billion by the end of the decade, according to new research.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 5 Oct 2006 14:35:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[US experts take on VoIP security]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/us-experts-take-on-voip-security_17727099.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new collaboration between communications, security, and academic experts has been established in the US to develop solutions to VoIP security issues.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 2 Oct 2006 12:13:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT announces plans for IP VPN network]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bt-announces-plans-for-ip-vpn-network_17713467.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[BT has announced that it is anticipating two more stages in the development of its IP VPN network services. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:52:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP 'boosts IFAs']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-boosts-ifas_17713153.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Society of Financial Advisers has highlighted the benefits of VoIP for companies looking to interact more effectively with their clients.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:03:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMEs urged to switch to internet telephony]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smes-urged-to-switch-to-internet-telephony_17645156.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Britain are increasingly turning to internet telephony services in order to reduce costs ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:51:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMBs still confused over VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smbs-still-confused-over-voip_17634570.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) remain confused about voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services, a new report states.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:13:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMEs still unaware of VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smes-still-unaware-of-voip_17601756.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Only 15 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) currently use VoIP technology in their office, according to a new survey.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 7 Sep 2006 08:10:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IP adoption soars in Europe]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ip-adoption-soars-in-europe_17571412.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[IP adoption is growing at a faster rate in Europe than in the US, according to a new survey by analysts Forrester.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 1 Sep 2006 10:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telecoms staff urged to learn about IP convergence]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/telecoms-staff-urged-to-learn-about-ip-convergence_17568036.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Telecommunications workers face replacement if they fail to gain an understanding of internet protocol (IP) convergence, a new study warns.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2006 15:46:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP markets up in 2006]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-markets-up-in-2006_17565921.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Both the VoIP/IMS market and the enterprise telephony markets saw gains in the second quarter of 2006, according to new research. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:41:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms urged to spend wisely on IP phones]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/firms-urged-to-spend-wisely-on-ip-phones_17556652.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Many companies will spend money on expensive IP phones over the next few years that provide little business value, Gartner has warned.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:46:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP call quality improving]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-call-quality-improving_17555234.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[VoIP call quality has improved to such an extent that it sounds better and connects faster than the standard public-switched phone network (PSTN), according to new data.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:10:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video conferencing to take off]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/video-conferencing-to-take-off_17521814.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The video conferencing industry is set to boom as travel becomes increasingly complicated in the wake of this month's foiled terrorist plot, according to analysts.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:45:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enterprise IP telephony market soars]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/enterprise-ip-telephony-market-soars_17490628.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The global enterprise IP telephony market increased by 13.7 per cent in the second quarter compared to the previous three months, according to Synergy Research Group.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:19:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Square Mile wireless project on track]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/square-mile-wireless-project-on-track_17485430.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[London's financial heartland, the City, will have close to 100 per cent wireless internet coverage by the end of the year. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:50:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telcos embrace VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/telcos-embrace-voip_17485137.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Traditional telecoms providers are turning to voice over IP (VoIP) as a means of boosting flagging revenues, research has shown.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:33:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council goes for VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/council-goes-for-voip_17478890.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Cheshire County Council is to install a new VoIP telephone system to connect offices, schools, libraries and other public buildings.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:12:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IP telephony to take off]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ip-telephony-to-take-off_17464924.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Internet telephony is on the verge of a household revolution, according to a new Ofcom report.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2006 09:51:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IP telephony equipment market to soar]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ip-telephony-equipment-market-to-soar_17450042.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sales of softswitches and media gateways are forecast to double from $2.5 billion in 2005 to $5.0 billion in 2010, according to Dell'Oro Group.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 8 Aug 2006 14:43:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP traffic set to double]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-traffic-set-to-double_17445210.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The number of VoIP calls will more than double over the next year, new research has predicted.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 7 Aug 2006 16:46:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP security warning issued]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-security-warning-issued_17428282.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The severity of VoIP attacks is likely to rise in tandem with increased adoption, according to security experts.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 4 Aug 2006 09:30:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IP communications skills shortage predicted]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ip-communications-skills-shortage-predicted_17422926.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New research predicts a nationwide skills shortage in IP communications (IPC) over the next 12-18 months.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 3 Aug 2006 09:56:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual offices lead VoIP adoption]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/virtual-offices-lead-voip-adoption_17417166.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New research suggests that homes equipped with a corporate office are adopting VoIP at twice the rate as normal households.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 2 Aug 2006 09:31:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP call quality declines]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-call-quality-declines_17383836.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New research suggests the quality of VoIP calls has declined by around five per cent in the past 18 months.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:07:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft links with Nortel to promote VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/microsoft-links-with-nortel-to-promote-voip_17355295.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has announced it is teaming up with telecoms giant Nortel Networks on software for voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:45:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP users warned over 'vishing' scams]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-users-warned-over-vishing-scams_17330134.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Online phishing attacks have now evolved into VoIP scams known as 'vishing', according to a security company.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:59:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VPN services market to hit $29bn in 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/vpn-services-market-to-hit-$29bn-in-2009_17304117.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The VPN services market was worth $23 billion last year and is expected to grow another 22 per cent to hit $29 billion in 2009, according to market analyst Infonetics Research.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:13:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP enables video conferencing]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-enables-video-conferencing_17289920.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The majority of IT managers are reviewing their voice and data requirements in 2006 in response to rising demand for video conferencing, new figures reveal.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 7 Jul 2006 09:17:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft to integrate VoIP into Office 2007]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/microsoft-to-integrate-voip-into-office-2007_17249471.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has unveiled new integrated software capable of transforming the upcoming Office 2007 in to a platform for unified email, voice and video communications.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:15:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IP infrastructure enables flexibility]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ip-infrastructure-enables-flexibility_17241181.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[IT directors are increasingly realising the benefits of data, voice and video convergence enabled by an IP-based infrastructure.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2006 09:24:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convergence, IP telephony sales soar]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/convergence,-ip-telephony-sales-soar_17236000.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[UK convergence and IP telephony resellers grew at more than twice the rate of the communications services sector as a whole last year, according to new research.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2006 09:58:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small firms target mobile voice solutions]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/small-firms-target-mobile-voice-solutions_17232576.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small firms in Europe are investing most in mobile voice services, according to new research from Yankee Group.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:15:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majority of firms ready for IP telephony]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/majority-of-firms-ready-for-ip-telephony_17215062.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[More than 70 per cent of businesses are ready to deploy IP telephony solutions, according to a new survey by Avaya.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:21:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco announces new wireless appliance]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cisco-announces-new-wireless-appliance_17209640.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Cisco Systems has unveiled an expansion to its Unified Wireless Network Solution that makes it easier for customers to roll out mobility services including security, voice over Wi-Fi and location-based services.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:51:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMEs the future of IP telephony market]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smes-the-future-of-ip-telephony-market_17206115.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The future of the IP telephony market in Western Europe belongs to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to Frost & Sullivan.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:07:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP tapping policy slammed]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-tapping-policy-slammed_17172727.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A number of experts have slammed US government efforts to require VoIP providers to permit police to tap into internet phone conversations.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:26:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockbroker invests in WAN network]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/stockbroker-invests-in-wan-network_17162791.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[UK stockbroker Brewin Dolphin Securities is investing £1.3 million on a wide area network (WAN) to connect 35 offices and prepare for future applications such as VoIP between the sites.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:32:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IP telephony adoption to continue]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ip-telephony-adoption-to-continue_17155447.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[IP telephony adoption is set to grow at an annual rate of 37 per cent over the next three years, according to experts.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:48:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT limitations keep staff in office]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/it-limitations-keep-staff-in-office_17128595.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Around 33 per cent of European companies believe that IT limitations are keeping over half of their staff consigned to the office, a new report has found.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2006 10:06:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANS wins £90,000 contract]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ans-wins-£90,000-contract_17127436.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Novell Platinum VAR Associated Network Solutions (ANS) has been awarded a contract with the payment trade association Apacs.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2006 12:18:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nortel joins Symantec for network solution]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/nortel-joins-symantec-for-network-solution_17125255.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Nortel has collaborated with Symantec to introduce the Nortel Application Switch with Symantec Intelligent Network Protection (INP).]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2006 13:08:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT selects Alcatel for network solutions]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bt-selects-alcatel-for-network-solutions_17122768.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[BT has selected Alcatel to provide both UK and international customers with a converged fixed-mobile communications system.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2006 12:30:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Total telecom & datacom equipment revenue soars]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/total-telecom-datacom-equipment-revenue-soars_17116904.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Worldwide total telecom and datacom equipment revenue will soar by 33 per cent to $143.5 billion in 2009, according to a new report.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2006 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP to impact the most in 2006]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-to-impact-the-most-in-2006_17115267.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Convergence solutions, such as VoIP and unified messaging, top the list of cutting-edge technologies that will have the greatest impact in 2006, according to a new poll.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIP vulnerable to attacks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/sip-vulnerable-to-attacks_17111953.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) protects VoIP networks but is vulnerable to attacks when left unprotected, according to an IT expert.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 9 May 2006 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New VoIP service for SMEs]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-voip-service-for-smes_17109924.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small businesses are set to benefit from a new broadband VoIP service from Demon, the ISP owned by Scottish-based telco Thus.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 5 May 2006 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[End-to-end MPLS VPN service launched]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/end-to-end-mpls-vpn-service-launched_17109518.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sprint has launched the industry's first end-to-end MPLS VPN Service Level Agreements (SLAs) on its global network.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 5 May 2006 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses must focus on VoIP security]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/businesses-must-focus-on-voip-security_17108391.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses implementing VoIP need to focus on security from the beginning, according to analysts.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 4 May 2006 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vendors must improve VoIP security]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/vendors-must-improve-voip-security_17105304.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Many organisations blame security concerns for not deploying VoIP, according to Infosec experts.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2006 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phishers using VoIP to target users]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/phishers-using-voip-to-target-users_17103738.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Phishing scammers are turning to VoIP services to spoof an unwitting target's financial institution, according to an email filtering company.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WAN optimisation market gathers pace]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/wan-optimisation-market-gathers-pace_17100909.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The WAN optimisation appliance market soared 49 per cent in 2005 to more than $236 million, according to Infonetics Research.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[More SMEs adopting IP telephony]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/more-smes-adopting-ip-telephony_17098546.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[More small businesses are adopting IP telephony, which is now considered a mainstream solution for communication needs, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual offices becoming commonplace]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/virtual-offices-becoming-commonplace_17093492.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[An increasing number of businesses will soon be able to operate via virtual offices as mobile technology continues its rapid growth, Nortel has predicted. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdated telecoms cost SMEs 1bn pounds]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/outdated-telecoms-cost-smes-1bn-pounds_17090924.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small businesses in the UK are losing more than &#163;1 billion per year by sticking to their old telecoms systems and not adopting VoIP, according to a new survey by Inclarity. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2006 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding to study VoIP security]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/funding-to-study-voip-security_17089641.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Researchers have secured funding to study vulnerabilities in VoIP to ensure the technology is not hampered by security threats in the future. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 7 Apr 2006 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMEA hosted VoIP market to soar]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/emea-hosted-voip-market-to-soar_17088176.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Revenues in the EMEA hosted IP telephony and VoIP access services market are estimated to soar over the next five years as business increasingly require next-generation telecoms infrastructure, according to a report by Frost &amp; Sullivan. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 6 Apr 2006 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Network Solutions hit by glitch]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/network-solutions-hit-by-glitch_17087315.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[IT firm Network Solutions experienced serious problems yesterday when the company website and some of its DNS services were knocked out. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 5 Apr 2006 13:42:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New IP telephony suite for SMEs]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-ip-telephony-suite-for-smes_17084541.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[IBM and 3Com Corporation have announced plans to offer an IP telephony suite for small businesses. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allied Telesyn launches new VoIP system]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/allied-telesyn-launches-new-voip-system_17083712.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Allied Telesyn has launched a new integrated mobility and VoIP system for businesses in Europe, which it describes as a &quot;one-stop shop for mobile secure applications&quot;. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[More business travellers demanding VoIP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/more-business-travellers-demanding-voip_17082657.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Businesses travellers are increasingly depending on high-bandwidth applications such as VoIP, according to a new survey. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Crossing to provide IP VPN to UK firm]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/global-crossing-to-provide-ip-vpn-to-uk-firm_17081482.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Global Crossing is to provide UK firm Domino Printing with a managed IP VPN service connecting its headquarters in Cambridge with offices across 16 global countries. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2006 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interoute launches corporate VoIP service]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/interoute-launches-corporate-voip-service_17081121.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Interoute has launched a secure VoIP service for businesses as an alternative to free voice services offered by Skype. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2006 11:10:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses raise VoIP concerns]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/businesses-raise-voip-concerns_17078685.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Nearly half (48 per cent) of networking professionals have reservations about the general reliability of VoIP for serious business use, but the majority have implemented it nevertheless. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2006 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Ethernet WAN service usage soars]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/metro-ethernet-wan-service-usage-soars_17077746.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[More companies are switching to Metro Ethernet WAN services from ATM and frame relay-based leased lines, according to a report by analyst Frost &amp; Sullivan. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2006 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business VoIP to shake up telecoms]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/business-voip-to-shake-up-telecoms_17075176.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Revenues from VoIP services in the business sector are forecast to reach $18 billion by 2010, signalling a massive loss in revenue for traditional telecoms providers. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VPN service for business travellers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/vpn-service-for-business-travellers_17075045.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[A complete VPN-enabled internet connection and telephony service has been launched for UK business travellers. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New tool to boost WAN performance]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-tool-to-boost-wan-performance_17074278.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blue Coat Systems has launched new technology to accelerate applications across the enterprise Wide Area Network (WAN). ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMEs drive IP telephony sales]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/smes-drive-ip-telephony-sales_17073829.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small businesses are driving take-up of IP telephony services, according to new research. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP meets expectations of SMEs]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-meets-expectations-of-smes_17070608.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Seven in ten small businesses that have deployed VoIP say their system has met their expectations, but many SMBs are still catching on, according to new research. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The future of WAN?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/the-future-of-wan?_17069090.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[WAN and LAN are unlikely to be mutually exclusive in the future as network managers look for a more integrated approach to tackling application performance, according to experts. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skype launches package for small firms]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/skype-launches-package-for-small-firms_17065957.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Skype has launched a new solution linked to its VoIP products aimed at helping small businesses manage communications, improve productivity and reduce costs. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most IT managers recognise VoIP advantages]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/most-it-managers-recognise-voip-advantages_17063656.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[More than half (54 per cent) of UK enterprise IT managers feel there are more advantages than barriers to VoIP adoption this year, according to a new study commissioned by Zycko. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 8 Mar 2006 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco launches IP-based package]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cisco-launches-ip-based-package_17063252.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Cisco has created a new IP-based architecture for employees that combines telephony, video and data systems. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 8 Mar 2006 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT and Cisco complete IP NGN contracts]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bt-and-cisco-complete-ip-ngn-contracts_17061964.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[BT has announced that Alcatel, Cisco, Ericsson and Fujitsu will be the final group of suppliers for its IP-only 21st Century Network (21CN). ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 7 Mar 2006 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoIP to take off on trading floor]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/voip-to-take-off-on-trading-floor_17061231.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[VoIP uptake on the trading floor is set to soar from zero to 54 per cent within the next three years, according to research commissioned by BT. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 6 Mar 2006 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telstra deploys IP-PBX platform for data centre &#9;]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/telstra-deploys-ip-pbx-platform-for-data-centre-#9;_17060041.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Telstra Europe has deployed the IP-PBX platform from VoIP supplier Vistula Communications for its new data centre at St John's Innovation Park, Cambridge. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 3 Mar 2006 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avaya and Samsung to work on IP products]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/avaya-and-samsung-to-work-on-ip-products_17059536.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Avaya and Samsung Electronics have teamed up to develop and market VoIP and other IP communications solutions to businesses globally. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 3 Mar 2006 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New VoIP offering for small firms]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-voip-offering-for-small-firms_17058899.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Telrex has announced the release of a new VoIP product designed specifically for small businesses that need to record or monitor up to 15 phones. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 2 Mar 2006 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco and Tazz in IP policy control agreement]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/cisco-and-tazz-in-ip-policy-control-agreement_17057246.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Tazz Networks, a provider of policy control solutions that assure the quality of IP services, has entered into a global OEM agreement with Cisco Systems for next generation IP network policy control solutions.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 1 Mar 2006 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enterprise IP telephony market up 18.1%]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/enterprise-ip-telephony-market-up-18.1-_17056578.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Enterprise IP Telephony market grew 18.1 per cent in 2005 on the back of continued migration of Enterprise Voice networks to next generation IP Telephony, according to Synergy Research Group. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2006 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK managers consumed by WAN]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/uk-managers-consumed-by-wan_15165472.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[UK network managers spend more time on WAN management than any of their global counterparts, a new survey reveals. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[AT&amp;T to expand MPLS services]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/at-t-to-expand-mpls-services_15164167.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[AT&amp;T has announced plans to expand its global network, including an extension of its MPLS capabilities. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2006 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK broadband connections rise]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/uk-broadband-connections-rise_15164019.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Broadband now accounts for 64 per cent of internet connectivity in the UK, official statistics reveal. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of London gets blanket Wi-Fi]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/city-of-london-gets-blanket-wi-fi_15162150.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The City of London Corporation has signed an agreement to receive blanket Wi-Fi access throughout the Square Mile. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT announces MPLS investment]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bt-announces-mpls-investment_15160774.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[BT has announced a Â£12 million investment in its IP platform which will see an MPLS-based network replace the current TDM network. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2006 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interoute to launch routing service via MPLS VPN]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/interoute-to-launch-routing-service-via-mpls-vpn_15160241.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pan-European network operator Interoute is set to launch a personal routine service for corporate customers' voice traffic via MPLS VPN. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofsted to reduce costs with Cisco WAN]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ofsted-to-reduce-costs-with-cisco-wan_15155320.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Ofsted, the government education inspectorate, is to connect its four UK offices with a Cisco Wide Area Network (WAN). ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT signs MPLS agreement with Infor]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bt-signs-mpls-agreement-with-infor_15153062.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[BT has signed an agreement to provide global MPLS network services to Infor sites in Europe, the US and Asia/ Pacific. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 9 Feb 2006 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms confident with WAN infrastructure]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/firms-confident-with-wan-infrastructure_15153000.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Most European companies are confident with the underlying LAN and WAN infrastructure but many lack Internet Protocol (IP) skills, according to a new study. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mobile to cut costs on MPLS IP VPN]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/t-mobile-to-cut-costs-on-mpls-ip-vpn_15151949.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[T-Mobile has selected InfoVista to help it optimise network performance and reduce costs of operations on its new UK MPLS-based IP VPN. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 8 Feb 2006 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPLS networks trial prove successful]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/mpls-networks-trial-prove-successful_15151910.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Industry tests this week to validate the ability of MPLS networks to support converged triple-play and business services were highly successful, according to reports. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 8 Feb 2006 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New hardware to support WAN]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-hardware-to-support-wan_15150804.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New hardware has been launched to help firms fully exploit their WAN connections in UK offices and abroad. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 7 Feb 2006 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verizon expands VPN MPLS service]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/verizon-expands-vpn-mpls-service_15147665.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Verizon Business has expanded the availability of its Ethernet access service, meaning European customers can quickly and easily access its MPLS-based VPN offering. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2006 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh businesses embracing leased lines]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/welsh-businesses-embracing-leased-lines_15146421.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[More than 1,000 Welsh businesses and voluntary sector organisations have signed up to a broadband support scheme that includes ADSL and leased lines. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2006 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IP VPN services meeting business demands]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/ip-vpn-services-meeting-business-demands_15145512.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[MPLS-based VPNs are becoming commonplace for enterprise networking to support business-critical applications and convergence, according to a telecommunications expert. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtela launches first virtualised SSL VPN network]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/virtela-launches-first-virtualised-ssl-vpn-network_15145433.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Global network solutions company Virtela has announced the industry's first virtualised network-based SSL VPN service coupled with a global MPLS network. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[AT&amp;T to open up MPLS network]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/at-t-to-open-up-mpls-network_15144403.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[AT&amp;T is to open up its multi-protocol label-switching (MPLS) network to third-party software developers by the end of the year, according to the company's chief strategist Eric Shepcaro. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:43:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT develops new IP VPN system]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/bt-develops-new-ip-vpn-system_15143703.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[BT has developed a new IP VPN management system that provides its IP VPN customers with enhanced self-help capabilities. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadband dominating internet connectivity]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/broadband-dominating-internet-connectivity_15141729.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Internet connectivity in the UK is becoming increasingly dominated by broadband1 connections, according to the latest survey of Internet Service Providers (ISPs). ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:40:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New standards to facilitate wireless LANs]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://connectivity.onestopclick.com/technology_news/new-standards-to-facilitate-wireless-lans_15139795.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[The introduction of an intelligent wireless standard will facilitate the adoption of wireless LANs (WLANs) and speed up communications, analysts have predicted. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>