New industry IP convergence site

An interesting new industry site focused on IP convergence has been launched with the backing of industry players, AudioCodes, BEA, BitBand, Blueslice, Cicero, Comverse, Intel, Tilgin and Verimatrixsite.

The site name may be a mouthful, ipconvergencetv.com [1], but the idea is to create a portal for longer form feature material for decision makers and industry in the area of IP communications, Fixed Mobile Convergence and IPTV. The non-profit site is being edited by Jon Arnold, a respected industry analyst and blogger on Jeff Pulver's site.

The site's aim is to afford service providers and professionals better understanding of the IP convergence opportunity and "develop successful road maps and service offerings in a rapidly evolving market."

Content addresses both wireline and mobile markets, and covers the full range of multimedia IP communications, including IP Telephony, Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC), Triple Play, Quad Play, IPTV and IMS applications.

"IP Convergence TV includes latest information on trends and issues in IP convergence, and enables visitors to shape their own views and expertise thanks to industry analysis, thought leadership, opinion pieces and best practices guidance," according to the launch announcement.

The site launch comes at a time where industry research seems to suggest it is price and not feature improvements which to date is driving VoIP take up. Similarly while VoIP and IPTV solutions are offering many features, they are so far broadly similar to those offered by traditional switched services.

For More:
-ipconvergencetv.com launch announcement [2]
-A Call for More Innovation in Voice Services Jeff Pulver's Blog [3]

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