Intel Corp. last month released an IP telephony product that could put the power of a central-site PBX into a small branch office or a telecommuter's den.
Companies that want to adopt IP voice, but are shy about spending a lot on new IP PBX hardware and software, may soon have a slew of outsourced options to choose from instead.
A software upgrade for CommWorks Corp.'s Total Control 1000 Enhanced Data System could allow service providers to terminate voice, data and fax connections from any port in the box's chassis, the company said.
While many companies may wait for their PBXs to die before diving into voice over IP, the technology could find its way into other corporations soon as an outsourced service, such as IP Centrex.
3Com Corp. next week will throw a few morsels to users hungry for more copper-based gigabit Ethernet gear when it releases a new 1000Base-T switch module and server adapter.
When 3Com Corp. quit its enterprise chassis-based switching businesses a year ago last month, a loud, common cry was heard from the company's large user community