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LTE/4G Makes 2011 The Year of the Soft Client

by Andy on 08. Dec, 2010 in Andy, Apple, BlackBerry, Business, Cloud Communications, IP Communications, Telephony, VoIP

With Verizon rolling out LTE in some 30+ cities and over 60 airports this past weekend the press has been playing off of the download speeds. What they’re missing is the fact that latency will be much, much lower and that means VOICE over IP is going to flourish and as such make 2011 the [...]

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Apple iOS4: Multi-tasking, eh?

Apple iOS4: Multi-tasking, eh?

by Jim on 28. Jul, 2010 in Apple, BlackBerry, iPhone, jim, Skype

Full disclosure: the author has a history of selling multi-tasking ever since DESQview was introduced on PC memory expansion boards; my employer of the day, AST Computers, included a copy of DESQview with each “Enhanced” memory expansion board that would take a PC all the way up to 3MB (yes, that’s MB). Techies were enthusiastic [...]

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BlackBerry: Smartphones Sans AntennaGate

BlackBerry: Smartphones Sans AntennaGate

by Jim on 17. Jul, 2010 in Apple, BlackBerry, iPhone, jim

(Cross-posted from Voice On The Web) When I first saw the antenna band completely surrounding the iPhone 4 during Steve Jobs’ initial presentation, I recalled a comment made to me by RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaradis after a RIM Annual General meeting a few years ago. And I should also mention that I personally have a [...]

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Observations on Technology After A Month In Europe

by Andy on 12. Jul, 2010 in Andy, Apple, IP Communications, iPad, iPhone, Skype, Telephony, Unified Communications, VoIP

Image via Wikipedia I’m cross-posting….so you will also find this on VoIPWatch and Working Anywhere. I have to admit, being over here in Europe for a solid month has really changed my perspective on some things related to technology. Here are some observations: Apple, which was never so dominant in Europe five years ago is [...]

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Apple iPad 3G in the UK for Those From The USA

by Andy on 19. Jun, 2010 in Andy, Apple, iPad

Image via CrunchBase Let’s face it, I’m hooked on the iPad and now that I have the 3G version, I’m even more hooked. It’s a constant companion, and as a Road Warrior, it’s become an essential accompaniment to my technology ensemble. I mean, what well dressed executive would be seen without one, dashing around San [...]

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