...Riordan Manufacturing is a global plastics manufacturer that has plants and offices located in Albany, Georgia, Pontiac, Michigan, Hangzhou, China and its headquarters in San Jose, California. Some of their products include plastic bottles, fans, heart valves, and medical stints. Maria Trinh, requester for Riordan, is looking for recommendations for system improvements involving the current phone and data networks for all locations of Riordan. The objective is to recommend improvements that will increase communication, efficiency, and capabilities for Riordan are networking system. To fully access the situation dealing with Riordan’s network, the current system needs to be defined and assessed. After reviewing the system, the disadvantages and advantages of each system will be discussed as well as the rationales for the existing systems. Recommendations and benefits will be proposed as well. Identifying Current Systems Riordan Manufacturing currently has four locations, each of which implements standard telephone systems. The current telephone system at a given location is relative to various factors, such as number of employees at a location, which would also be indicative of the location’s size. For example, China has two-hundred and fifty employees, where Albany only has forty-five. In addition, each of the smaller branches, including Albany, Pontiac, and San Jose, have networks that connect back to corporate headquarters through fractional T-1 256k with 256k CIR...
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...VoIP Voice over IP Hani Aladmaai Prof. Ali Bicak IT-520: Enterprise Infra and Networks Introduction VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol is an IP based approach to transmitting voice over a computer network. It allows a person to make voice calls using an Internet connection instead of using a phone line. The user can make phone calls free (in certain circumstances), or they may get a service provider and pay a very low rate. How VoIP works is, it converts your voice into a digital signal that will travel over the Internet. First to send voice over a digital network, it must first be converted to digital and converted back to analog at the receiving end. VoIP may allow you to make a call directly from a computer, via VoIP programs such as Skype, a special VoIP phone, or your traditional phone connected to a special adapter. The research paper will begin with an introduction as to what VoIP is, what it accomplishes, what purpose it serves and how it works; also how it is configured. Next it will discuss some of advantages and disadvantages. Legal issues will also present on the usage of the VoIP. What is VoIP? VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol is an IP based approach to transmitting voice over a computer network. It allows a person to make voice calls using an Internet connection instead of using a phone line. The user can make phone calls free (in certain circumstances), or they may get a service provider and pay a very low rate. How does VoIP...
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...over a typical wireless local network. I will also provide information on what the advantages to using a wireless network, the problems associated with using a wireless network and what are the best solutions in overcoming these issues. A Wireless Voice network or VoWLAN (Voice over WLAN) is how we send digital voice traffic over a wireless broadband network. The type of wireless set up is basically VoIP sent over a WiFi Access Point. Within the industry this type of VoIP set up is call VoWLAN or WiFi VoIP because it uses the standards set for transporting data by the IEEE 802.11 for wireless technology. In order to use this technology we have to use a VoWLAN enabled device; the most common device on the main stream market is the PDA. There are other devices available like the WiFi handset which looks like a cell phone, but it allows voice data packets sent over the network rather than the normal analog voice signal. One of the other major enterprise level devices is not a device at all. It is software based and is loaded on to a workstation or laptop. This type of software is call softphone. It is a virtual phone that routes call through the WLAN AP to the VoIP gateway or IP PBX. There are some advantages and disadvantages to using this type of technology. One of the major advantages is cost a majority of user have WiFi hotspot available in order to stay connected. “A big advantage of wireless VoIP is that IP phones that work on Wi-Fi networks can be used in place of cell phones...
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...Introduction Voice over IP (VoIP) is the transmission of voice over packet-switched IP networks, as of right now it is one of the most prominent emerging trends in the revolution of telecommunications (Thermos, 2009). Almost everyone one is driven by technology in one way or the other. With this drastic growth in technology over the pass years and with this rapid growth in advancement it as also presented many ground-breaking improvements; which have contributed significantly to the simplification of day-to-day activities. Nevertheless, this advancement may have a negative effect on the way we communicate using these technology we have come to love. However, with the demand for communication technology on the rise so is the need for additional security. This paper will look at the implementation of VoIP and the necessary security needed in the Enterprise for transmission of safe commination. In addition, this paper will also explain the many advantages and disadvantages (risk) of using a technology such has VoIP in the Enterprise. Implementation Tips VoIP can be very successful in the enterprise if it is done properly using the right techniques and technology that is the right fit for the organization. On the other hand, it can be very unsuccessful and a huge failure. Some companies when considering implementing voice over IP they fail to first make sure that the system is working properly before putting aside their grandfathered system, such as private branch exchange (PBX)...
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...VoIP as a New Trend Student Name University Name Professor Name 06/20/2010 There is a new trend that has taken the networking technology to the next level. It all started in the 90’s looking for a less expensive way to make phone calls across the world. Both residential and commercial customers have been looking for a cheaper way to make local and international calls. This new revolution is called Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). If I had to put this in plain terms, this technology allows voice traffic to be transmitted over the Internet. VoIP is a new application of Internet Protocols (IP) that enables the conversion of voice communications into data packets and then these packets are transmitted via an IP network such as the Internet. “VoIP services convert your voice into a digital signal that travels over the Internet”. (fcc.gov) Similar to using your analog phone system and going through a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), now you will be using a digital phone and going through the Internet. All you need to get the ball rolling and to be part of this new trend is a decent Internet connection at home and you could say goodbye to that plain old analog telephone line forever. Most cable companies are offering service bundles that include cable television, Internet access and telephone services. These companies are transitioning from the telephone analog system to the VoIP systems. A lot of costumers are switching over to VoIP for the simple reason of saving...
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........................... 1 II. CONVERGENCE OF TELEPHONY NETWORKS WITH DATA 3 NETWORKS AND THE EMERGENCE OF VOICE OVER INTERNET 5 PROTOCOL TECHNOLOGIES................................................................... III. ADVANTAGES AND POSSIBLE DISADVANTAGES OF VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL TECHNOLOGIES ............................... IV. COMPETITION AMONG TELECOMMUNICATIONS 8 COMPANIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE UNITED NATIONS......................................................................................................... I. INTRODUCTION As part of its programme of work for 2006, the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) conducted a review of selected telecommunications issues and uses of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies in United Nations system organizations. The objective of the review is to identify the opportunities for, and determine the feasibility of, using new telecommunication technologies based on VoIP in the United Nations system organizations, with a view to reducing costs and improving services. The review also analyses the coordination of telecommunication services and equipment procurement between the United Nations system organizations. In many cases, joint and coordinated telecommunication procurement/standardization...
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...New IT Technologies University of Phoenix CMGT/583 – IS Intergration Instructor: New IT Technologies Technology is constantly changing and evolving which makes it hard for users to keep up. As new developments in technology arise, old ones either stay behind or are incorporated to supplement new ones. This is called convergence. Technological convergence is defined as the combining of two or more different technologies or services to create a new product (). Nowadays, technology convergence has been very successful acting as a stepping stone. Convergence has allowed consumers to enjoy the convenience of incorporating the best features to enjoy a better product. The truth is that technology convergence offers convenience, efficiency and new opportunities to both the consumer and provider (). As consumers, we are constantly looking to buy the latest technological invention or upgrade to the newest technological discovery. It almost seems like a race or competition, consumers are so quick to jump into the newest advance or discovery and often do so without being informed or conducting research. Often, consumers rely on other opinions to help them decide what product they should buy. The Iphone 5 is an excellent example, it’s such a popular item, people are buying it without even testing it out. They don’t know if there are any glitches that need to be fixed. However, consumers are buying...
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...is to have reliable systems that make sense for your company. There are many different phone packages, one being VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is essentially calling via the internet. The major advantages of using this kind of package is lowering the cost because only one network carries the voice and data, you can make phonecalls anywhere in the world for free as long as you maintain an internet connection there is also a saving on taxes, VoIP calls are significantly less taxed than normal phone bills. Another huge advantage of VoIP is that distance doesn't matter, you could call from across the street or across the world and you'll have the same service, the service depends on how strong the data connection is rather than the distance. It makes VoIP as convenient as email. VoIP comes with a lot of features such as the normal features (three way calling, call forwarding, voicemail) as well as sending pictures and documents at the same time as you are on the phone. VoIP can integrate with video conversations, message or data file exchanges and audio conferencing. The disadvantage is no service during a power outage since your internet will be dead, the call quality may suffer if the connection isn't good enough, and the security of VoIP is not as strong as normal calling. (Measures, n.d.) (Arsendatama, n.d.)There are also hosted voice systems, the advantages to a Hosted Voice/PBX systems is that you are future proof with software upgrades, meaning that you won't have to...
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...terminals using dedicated software. ADVANTAGE- Emails are fast. They are delivered at once around the world. No other form of written communication is as fast as an email. DISADVANTAGE- Emails may carry viruses. These are small programs that harm your computer system. They can read out your email address book and send themselves to a number of people around the world. B. NEWSGROUP: A newsgroup is a discussion about a particular subject consisting of notes written to a central Internet site and redistributed through Usenet, a worldwide network of news discussion groups. ADVANTAGE- It is also easier to find a newsgroup, and they sometimes have a moderator, who is someone who makes sure that things stay on track and do not disintegrate into something that is socially unpleasant. DISADVANTAGE- A newsgroup is not as quick as an email or even a mailing list. Very often there will be a delay of at least a day, often longer, before a response is given. C. IRC: Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is an application layer protocol that facilitates the transfer of messages in the form of text. The chat process works on a client/server networking model. IRC clients are computer programs that a user can install on their system. ADVANTAGE- IRC's channel paradigm is very flexible...
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...access after moving. Mobile Internet access is more popular in the daily life because people usually use smart phone to access the Internet 10. Explain what VoIP is and how it works. (Write at least 3 paragraphs) (3 points) VoIP is another way for voice transmission. It transfers voice through data packet in the IP network. It’s a new technology that uses Internet to...
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...[pic] [pic] By XXXX IP Telephony/VOIP Instructor: xxxx Date: 08/18/2010 Table of Content Company History------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 Technology-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Technical Objective---------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 Background-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Advantages and Disadvantages--------------------------------------------------------------------7 Why should I use it in my business----------------------------------------------------------------9 Key to Successful Business VoIP Implementation --------------------------------------------11 • Planning and assessment • Design, testing and implementation • Operations and Optimization Predicted reasons why UPS should implement VoIP -----------------------------------------15 VoIP Security Intrusion Prevention -------------------------------------------------------------16 Conclusion-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 Bibliography-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19 Company History: UPS was founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States. It has grown into a $49.7 billion...
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...VOIP NETWORK SERVICE IMPLEMENTATION TABLE OF CONTENTS - Executive Summary------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 - Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 - What is Voip-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 - How Voip Works-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 - Advantages and Requirements for Voip------------------------------------------------ 6 - Disadvantages of Voip-------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 - Voice Over IP Solutions------------------------------------------------------------------10 - Conclusion----------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 - References----------------------------------------------------------------------------------13 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The term “Voice over Internet Protocol” (VoIP) describes the transport of voice over IP based networks; it is a generic term that covers deployments ranging in complexity from hobbyists using the internet to get free phone calls on a peer to peer basis, to full scale PSTN replacement networks. In carrier networks VoIP has been mainly deployed in enterprise networks or as a trunking technology to reduce transport costs in voice ...
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...VoIP and the Military Abstract The Army National Guard responsible for the safety of the State in case of a natural disaster or any sort of force that threatens the population of the State. They are also able to deploy overseas in any conflict that the United States may get involved in. Communications is on something that is very critical to the job they do and they are always looking for the newest and greatest way to accomplish their mission and do so with the best communications platforms available. Currently VoIP has been the newest and greatest thing that the Army National Guard has been able to harness. It is proving to work extremely well throughout the states due to its flexibility and reliability. But the older systems are still around because they need them as a backup in case the VoIP goes down. Ultimately the best solution would be that the VoIP never goes down. There are something in the work that will hopefully provide that avenue for the National Guard and the military as a whole. VoIP and the Military VoIP was is it? It is voice over IP and it refers to the way that phone calls are transmitted through an IP data network, whether that is on the internet or on an internal network. The reason people and especially the military are interested in VoIP is because it has the ability to help reduce expenses because the phone call travels over the network instead of a phone company’s network. Wikipedia’s definition of VoIP is “Voice over Internet Protocol...
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...Network+ Guide to Networks, 6th Edition Chapter 12 Solutions Review Questions 1. You have decided to establish a VoIP system in your home. Which of the following devices is necessary to connect your analog telephone to your VoIP server? a. Codec b. IP-PBX c. Softphone d. ATA 2. Skype, the popular Internet telephony service, provides a user with what type of interface? a. IP phone b. Analog telephone c. Softphone d. IP-PBX 3. A company’s use of VoIP on its WAN to avoid long distance telephone charges is known as: a. Toll bypass b. WAN redirect c. Fee gauging d. Circuit redirect 4. Which of the following is the most popular signaling protocol used on traditional, circuit-switched PSTN connections? a. SIP b. SS7 c. H.323 d. MEGACO 5. Watching a YouTube video on the Web is an example of which of the following types of video-over-IP services? a. Videoconferencing b. Streaming video c. IP multicasting d. IPTV 6. In an IPTV system, which of the following functions does a set top box perform? a. Decodes video signals and issues them to a television b. Determines the appropriate amount of bandwidth necessary to deliver a requested video and adjusts the connection accordingly c. Interprets multicast routing protocols to determine the most efficient means of distributing video signals d. Generates video content based on a subscriber’s channel selection 7. What type of video-over-IP service relies on full-duplex communication? a. Webcasting...
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...This assessment discovered problems already existing in Dirt Bike's communications and information retrieval systems, the proposal will provide the best solutions. It will analyze the kind of internet tools and technologies that best benefit both the company, its employees, and meet all of their stated current and projected future needs. This paper will attempt to go over intranet systems, as well as other methods that the company can use to meets its internet needs. These tools will help the company if they effectively put them into use. It will also explain why Dirt Bikes should consider wireless technology. Wireless networks and wired networks have different cost efficiencies; this will probably reveal the advantages of wireless networks versus the disadvantages of wired networks. In reviewing how Dirt Bikes is...
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