| Internet Service Providers
(ISPs) |
| An Internet service provider
maintains a server that is directly connected to
the Internet. You must connect through a service
provider unless you are directly connected to
the Internet. Connecting to a service provider
entails calling the provider and setting up a
PPP account
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| IP – Internet
Protocol |
| The signaling standard used to
transmit data across the Internet and LANs. IP
uses packet switching techniques to send data in
small chunks (packets)
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| IP Phones |
| IP phones/handsets generally
offer all the powerful performance features that
you get with other types of desktop phones,
whilst allowing you to benefit from all the
advantages of tapping into an IP-based solution.
IP phones are an efficient tool for demanding
individual users who are often on the move.
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| IP Telephony |
| The use of IP signalling
methods to send voice traffic across a data
network. Voice signals are broken down into
packets and reassembled at the receiving end.
Eliminates the need for separate voice and data
networks by converging all traffic on one
network.
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| IP Gateway /VoIP
Gateway |
| A gateway for an existing
telephone system, which converts normal circuit
switched telephony traffic into IP for
transmission over a data network, such as a
private data network between two sites
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| Intranet |
| A private network inside a
company or organization that uses the same kinds
of software that you would find on the public
Internet, but which is only for internal use.
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| ISDN 2 |
| ISDN2 is a digital solution
that gives you voice, data and fast access to
the Internet for two to eight users. The
connection offers speeds up to twice as fast as
an analogue modem when the two channels are
combined. One of the major benefits of ISDN is
its compatibility with most of today’s existing
telephone/communications infrastructures which
allows businesses to benefit from simultaneous
use of the telephone and Internet at the same
time. Charges for ISDN are based on line rental
and levels of usage, there are a range of
suppliers to choose from all with varying price
tariffs.
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| ISDN 30 |
| ISDN30 is a sophisticated
digital solution which enhances your voice, data
and Internet access for between eight to thirty
users. The connection offers speeds up to twice
as fast as an analogue modem. ISDN30 offers
clear, secure digital line of voice traffic and
can be used to send data over a secure
connection to other PCs. Charges for ISDN are
based on line rental and levels of usage, there
are a range of suppliers to choose from all with
varying price tariffs.
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| IVR – Interactive Voice
Response |
| IVR systems automate routine
transactions, such as requests for literature or
information by using voice recognition or pone
keypad operations.
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