Microsoft, Qwest team up on VoIP
PC World | at | by Mike
Microsoft and Qwest Communications today revealed they are collaborating to provide VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) and other telecommunications convergence services to SMBs (small and medium-size business customers), making Qwest the first service provider to leverage Microsoft's recently launched VoIP software suite.
The companies made the announcement at the Fall 2005 VON conference, which is being held this week in Boston.
Microsoft and Qwest--which also will provide e-mail, Internet access, instant messaging, and VoIP integration with other desktop applications--will roll out their first joint services early next year, according to Michael O'Hara, general manager of Microsoft's communications sector.