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HERZELIA, Israel, Nov. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/-- Viber, the contender for the free calls service crown, launched its Android version three months ago, challenging the current leader - Skype. Appreciate analysts looked into the relative performance of the two services. Viber who built its successful viral distribution on its address book harvesting capabilities, challenged Skype, which became synonymous with free internet calls and offers cross platform service. (Photo:...

MJ Service reported that the recent launch of Magic Jack Plus has put the Canadian telecommunication market in an interesting situation. Other than the enhanced low cost calling service from VocalTec, the Canadian market has seen the launch of two more service providers in the last few months. The telecommunication market is about to see a lot of twists and turns in the near future with all three service providers leaving no stones unturned to outsmart each other. (PRWEB) November 20,...

Apptera, the creator of Poptuit the new smart phonebook for smartphones, today announces the addition of former Skype and eBay executive Don Albert to its board of directors. The company also reshapes its advisory board, adding industry veterans Tom Vadnais, Michael Bayle, Larry Berkin and Michael Cerda. Sunnyvale, CA (PRWEB) November 18, 2011 Apptera, a pioneer in mobile communications and advertising, today announced that Don Albert was elected to its board of Directors. Albert is a...

AUSTIN, Texas, and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Traditional video conferencing providers have long overlooked small and medium enterprises (SMEs), forcing them to choose between expensive solutions designed for large enterprises or make do with consumer-grade services such as Skype. To fill this void in the SME market, Vidtel has teamed up with CMIT Solutions to provide a high-quality, cloud-based video conferencing service: Vidtel's MeetMe, which spans boardrooms,...

SAN FRANCISCO and TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rdio (www.rdio.com) the digital music service created by the founders of Skype, and Kobo, a global leader in eReading with over five million users worldwide, today announced that Rdio will come pre-loaded on the new Android-powered Kobo Vox. Together, Kobo and Rdio are making it even easier for users to enjoy enhanced, end-to-end entertainment that incorporates a social reading experience and music from the convenience of the new Kobo...

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), implementing video conferencing typically means spending six figures for executive-grade endpoints and infrastructure, or making do with consumer-class solutions such as Skype - until now. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111104/MM00743LOGO) Vidtel's new channel program supports the sales of MeetMe, the any-to-any video conferencing service that provides SMEs with a flexible, cost-effective...

The advent of the newly launched Magic Jack Plus is already creating panic amongst the other VoIP telephone operators in Canada and the United States. This service was launched earlier in the month of September. The market experts have indicated that the product has started emerging as one of the most preferred telephone service providers. (PRWEB) November 12, 2011 Magic Jack Plus is beginning to make its presence felt in the telecommunication industry within two months of its official...

BRISTOL, England, November 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of iStrategy, a leading global digital media conference series, host company and event organizer GDS International has announced the launch of sister series mStrategy. Dedicated to mapping out the evolution of the mobile ecosystem, the mStrategy series will examine areas around designing usability to technical advances in smartphones, innovative content distribution and disruptive wireless...

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mu Dynamics, Inc. (www.mudynamics.com), the leader in validating and testing application-aware networks, today announced the availability of its third Application Quadrant: "Understanding the Impact to Consumers and Network Operators of Different Mobile Devices Using Skype." In this report, Mu Dynamics analyzed the Skype service, taking a deeper look at the impact that Skype has on bandwidth and network resources for consumers and network...

SECAUCUS, N.J., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic, a leader in Full HD 3D technology and built-in TV web entertainment, today announced the launch of a new Internet Social Network application, that will be available on VIERA Connect(1)-equipped 2011 VIERA HDTVs and subsequent models. The app allows one to access social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook while also enjoying programming simultaneously on their VIERA HDTV. Panasonic also announced the addition of a new gaming...