Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Intrusion-Prevention Systems (IPS) for Hosted PBX

Intrusion-Prevention Systems (IPS) for Hosted PBX

Hosted PBX Intrusion-Prevention SystemsAs an IP-reliant service, hosted PBX users should watch out for a variety of cyber threats: denial of service attacks (DoS), interception, eavesdropping, vishing, theft, hacking, fraud and more. Although standard security protocols do serve as protective agents on a given network, most firewalls cannot stop attacks directed at the signaling or media layers. But this doesn’t mean hosted PBX users are helplessly susceptible to such attacks.


















VoIP for Travellers: How to Setup IP Devices in Hotels

VoIP for Travellers: How to Setup IP Devices in Hotels
VoIP for TravellersPortability ranks highly as most desirable VoIP feature, particularly for corporate and recreational travellers. Rather than using funds better-spent sightseeing, VoIP allows users to connect remotely, forgoing costly international call rates altogether. To do so, travellers simply need to pack their hardware—IP phone (wired or wireless), ATA and/or computer.

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Is Your Network Too Crowded for VoIP?

Is Your Network Too Crowded for VoIP?

Busy Network VoIP RouterHow to Scan Your Router for Other Online Devices

A bevy of factors can cause slow internet, but network hogs are
common culprits to watch for. Such users upload and download heavily,
consuming a sizeable chunk of the bandwidth available. In the workplace,
employers limit data usage to prevent this problem, but at home, the
network’s yours to monitor. If you feel like you’re competing for data,
check to see who else is using your router to boost VoIP security and
performance.