Small Business VoIP

8x8, Inc., an Internet Protocol communications solutions provider, has upgraded its Voice over Internet Protocol network to support an industry standard wideband audio codec to allow High Definition calling for business phone service subscribers. The new HD business voice feature offers enhanced audio fidelity to users of its 6753i, 6755i and 6757i IP phones. Users can enjoy more of an "in-person" conversation and richer calling experience, as if the people on the call were in the same room. While VoIP services have been able to mimic the same voice quality as traditional public switched telephone network, 8x8's new HD voice service reportedly surpasses audio capabilities of the legacy PSTN network, according to company officials.

A feature-rich and scalable network-attached storage reference system, NetLogic Microsystems' HyperNAS reference solution is targeted at enterprises, small- and-midsized businesses and the digital home.

After Google's acquisition of Gizmo5, it was inevitable that speculation would mount about Google Voice adding full VoIP initiation capabilities to its Web-activated calling services. It is a logical move, for any number of reasons. And now Google seems to be hinting that something is forthcoming.