| IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) |
The IETF is the Internet standards body responsible for administering and developing the mechanisms on which the foundation of Internet is based.
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| Integrated T-1 |
Also known as channelized T-1, integrated T-1 allows administration of several types of applications all of which can run simultaneously on different channels. An integrated T-1 offers 24 channels with a maximum bandwidth of up to 64 Kbps and functions as a single digital framework for enterprises to send multimedia data. With an integrated T-1 line, organizations can simultaneously run VoIP applications as well as Internet and telephone services. Its flexibility makes an integrated T-1 an expensive option. Compared to this, fractional T-1 is a cost-effective solution but it also transmits only a fraction of data that an integrated T-1 can.
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| Internet Telephony |
Alternatively known as IP telephony or Voice over IP (VoIP), Internet telephony allows usage of the Internet for telephone services. Supported by ISPs instead of traditional telephone services offering companies, Internet telephony is especially cost-effective for those making frequent long distance calls. In Internet telephony, voice messages are transmitted over the Internet.
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| IP (Internet Protocol) |
One of the most critical protocols of the TCP/IP set of network standards, it defines the way a data packet travels across a multitude of hosts and networks over the Internet. IP considers a data packet, also called a datagram, as the basic unit of message transfer. Two main components of a datagram are the message and an IP header.
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| IP Centrex |
IP Centrex comprises business solutions that deliver services such as call transfer, call forward, three way calling, call hold and last number redial on packet-based networks.
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| IP PBX |
Companies where VoIP is the primary means of exchanging voice conversations use an extended form of PBX known as IP-PBX or Internet Protocol Private Branch eXchange. IP PBX performs all the functions of a traditional PBX such as handling conference calling, transferring of calls, connecting employees to the network using extension numbers and more. The key difference is that in the case of IP PBX, voice transmissions are not sent via normal phone lines, but sent in the form of voice packets over a data network (Internet). IP PBX systems are available as hardware and software.
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| IP Phone |
An IP phone looks just like a regular phone but has special IP-enabled features that make it unique. IP phones are available in various styles. Broadband IP (or VoIP) phones (to be used only on broadband Internet connection) have self contained IP (do not need a PC to operate) and have an Ethernet port instead of a conventional telephone jack to communicate with a VoIP server, VoIP gateway or another VoIP phone. Cordless phones with the base unit as broadband phone can also be set up.
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| IP Telephony |
Alternatively known as Internet telephony or Voice over IP (VoIP), IP telephony allows usage of the Internet for telephone services. Supported by ISPs instead of traditional telephone service companies, IP telephony is especially cost-effective for those making frequent long distance calls. In IP telephony, voice messages are transmitted over the Internet.
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| ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Networ |
Developed by the Consultative Committee on International Telephony and Telegraphy (CCITT), a component of the Telecommunications Standardization Sector (TSS), ISDN is the standard for integrated multimedia transmission. ISDN offers much higher data transfer speeds than those observed with traditional telephone wires. Such high speeds enable easy transmission of voice, image and data. It requires the subscriber as well as the service provider to replace their modem with an ISDN adapter.
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| ITSP (Internet Telephony Service Provide |
Any company that provides VoIP telephone service, also know as Internet Telephony service. Some of the popular Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSP) are Vonage and Skype.
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| ITU-T |
On behalf of International Telecommunication Union (ITU), ITU Telecommunications Standardization Sector (ITU-T) defines standards for telecommunications. Established since 1993, ITU-T is based in Geneva, Switzerland. It replaced the International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT).
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| IVR (Interactive voice response) |
Allow callers to interact with an automated computer system without the intervention of customer care operators. IVR saves customers the time they spend waiting for customer care representatives, particularly when the representatives are extremely busy. Moreover, companies can successfully use smart IVR systems to perform tasks such as billing, booking tickets, determining account balance, finding stock prices and more.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Phone Systems RC 180x150 v2
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