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It seems as though Mr. Gateskeeper has decided to join in the fun and unveil a browser that is a little simpler and intuitive than Internet Explorer 7. Microsoft’s new Web browser, Internet Explorer 8, is now available for download in a beta version.

Maybe Bill Gates has decided that it’s time fight back and address some of the hits hurled by Apple’s popular commercials attacking Microsoft’s vulnerability with InPrivate. Internet Explorer 8’s cool feature called InPrivate designed to allow users to browse websites anonymously and keep their surfing activities private seems useful but it has upset advertisers. Mike Zaneis, vice president of the Interactive Advertising Bureau, told The Washington Post: "It has the potential to undermine the economies of the Internet."

Some of the other new features include a developer toolbar and Accelerators (which were called Activities in Beta 1. Whenever a user highlights text in a Web page the Accelerators icon is activated and appears next to the highlighted text. By clicking on the Accelerator icon or right-mouse clicking, users can carry out a number of actions, including searches, translations and even finding maps, and these activities launch in a pop-up window rather than launching an entirely new Web page. The Accelerators feature is handy and convenient, gone are the days of ‘copy and paste’ into another window. Additionally, the technology is open to developers so any site or company can build custom Accelerators. Microsoft explains Accelerators or Activities on their website as,

• "Look up" information related to data in the current webpage
• "Send" content from the current webpage to another application

Another new feature called WebSlices provides quick access to data and information previously added to a users tool bar. Microsoft explains the WebSlice feature, users can bring content with them on their links bar wherever they are on the web and receive update notifications when the content changes.

Here comes the intuitive part, IE 8 has improved the use of tabs while browsing. IE 8 color codes groups of tabs all launched from the same Web site, making it easy to identify related groups of tabs. IE8 has also been designed so that tabbed Web sites are isolated. That means a Web site won’t crash the whole browser anymore just that tab.

“In things big and small, it is a better experience,” contends Dean Hachamovitch, general manager of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer group.

Smoothstone is a Managed Communications Provider eliminating the need to buy or maintain separate hardware and infrastructure for voice and data communications. Smoothstone’s strategic approach combines a global MPLS network, multiple data centers, and nationwide local dial-tone to deliver a superior unified communication platform.

Founded in 2003, InPhonex is a leading provider of proven high quality Internet telephony services and infrastructure for business and consumer end-users and service providers worldwide. InPhonex offers solutions for virtual VoIP companies who want to become independent IP telephone service providers, through the VarPhonex Reseller Program, combining robust network infrastructure and leading edge services with the industry's most customizable private label package.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida USA, InPhonex is a privately held company with technical data centers in Florida and Virginia serving 150 countries.

Verizon is helping solve a longstanding problem with congested emergency communication. Using IP technology to connect emergency teams and by linking radio, voice, data and wireless networks, on a single network, Verizon Communications Interoperability Solution, is designed to create a pathway for blocked messages between public safety groups operating on otherwise incompatible networks. The service will employ Cisco devices and applications to complete the interoperable networks. This flagship program for the Interoperability Solution will position Verizon as the leader in public service telecommunications provider.

IMPROCOM, is a full service telecommunications provider.

Established in 1996 with offices in Brooklyn, NY and Englewood, NJ. The company has enjoyed steady growth in satisfied customer base and revenue. The team of dedicated professionals is committed to supporting every aspect of customer requirements.
The scope of their service includes Telecom Equipment sales, installation and maintenance; Network data cabling service and Data Center installation, Managed IP PBX services, Voice Applications, delivering a suite of enhanced network features in a Softswitch-based IP network environment.

VoIP isn’t all fun and games, or is it?

VoIP internet phone service isn’t just for talking anymore. Game companies are leveraging VoIP technology for geek entertainment on their portable game devices the Nintendo DS and the Sony PSP.

Nintendo seems to be the current leader in game hardware. The Wii impressed businesses and gamers alike but the recent release of the VoIP enabled microphone/headphone set for the Nintendo DS keeps them wanting more. Nintendo DS also made news with the recent release of Midway’s classic arcade title, Gauntlet. The VoIP capable Nintendo DS game will feature online play and VoIP chat.

The other big dog, SONY now offers portable voice and video chat via VoIP technology on the PSP. Go!Messenger offers Skype functionality and a nice slim new look. Go!Messenger lets you:

• Make voice calls to other PSP users
• Video chat with friends
• Video Messaging
• Instant Messaging

Using Skype on a PSP allows users to make free calls to anyone using their service on a PSP or other portable devices a PC, Pocket PC or Mac internationally within range of a WiFi signal.
Additionally Skype and other VoIP providers offer great rates for landline calls as well as mobile phone service.

Today's featured VoIP provider is Expert Technology Associates. They've recently unveiled a new service called Email PoweredUP!™. The following passage is from their website:

"Over 75% of all businesses will experience a major, non-disaster related email outage every year.

Since over 70% of a company's business-critical data resides in its messaging systems, even a brief email outage typically proves harmful to productivity and profits.

ETA's Email PoweredUp!™ helps keep your email up and running by providing instantaneous, Web-based access to send and receive email in the event of an outage. We also help safeguard your assets with best-of-breed spam filtering and virus protection - all for about the same or less than the cost of spam filtering alone!

We've got you covered.
At ETA, we take our commitment to keeping your Email PoweredUp!™ very seriously. That's why we proactively communicate any outages to you and provide a helping hand to get you back up and running as soon as possible. For day-to-day issues, our skilled team of technicians, engineers and network specialists are only a phone call or email away. We can even provide on-site assistance if we can't resolve your problem remotely."

Smoothstone is a Managed Communications Provider eliminating the need for clients to buy or maintain separate hardware and infrastructure for voice and data communications. Smoothstone’s strategic approach combines a global MPLS network, multiple data centers, and nationwide local dial-tone to deliver a superior unified communication platform.

Along with the release of their new 3G iPhone, Apple has also released the iPhone 2.0 Software Update. The update, which will work on the original EDGE iPhone as well as the new 3G iPhone, allows iPhone owners to download and install third party applications on their iPhone from the new iTunes App Store.

The iPhone 2.0 Software Update enables users to install a wide-range of applications on their iPhones including games and programs such as eBay, PayPal, Yellow Pages, facebook, and MySpace. However, this new update also has implications in the VoIP arena. Companies are beginning to develop applications for the iPhone that allow users to make calls via VoIP whenever they have access to a WiFi connection for a low fee.

VoIP over WiFi has long been available on RIM's BlackBerry, but is only now being introduced to the iPhone. These applications (i.e. TruPhone) can be downloaded from the iTunes store, and for a low per-minute rate, users can make any call, even long distance, from a WiFi hot spot.

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