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 Secure internet routing - Is BGP safe yet?

Have you ever wondered how your computer, or any IP enabled device, knows the directions to any given destination?

This fundamental part of the internet is down to a protocol called BGP, and it works just like a SATNAV.

BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is a routing protocol and its how internet traffic navigates the web to its destinations. Routes are advertised to your SATNAV by your ISP who in turn gets their routes by the people they are connected to, and so on.....

We are happy to announce that our control panel has been redeveloped and is now in beta. We've drawn on 14 years’ experience and have been busy working hard over the past months to redefine the experience along with adding a host of new features.

Staying true to the simplicity of current portals the new control panel is intuitive and user-friendly to the point a layman can quickly understand, configure and manage their account with minimal support. The user experience changes are subtle but with a profound impact.

VoiceHost can now offer Microsoft Teams integration allowing Microsoft Teams users to route calls via VoiceHost SIP Trunking.

WHAT IS MICROSOFT TEAMS?

Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration suite that allows users to have voice, video, instant message, file and desktop sharing all organised into groups or teams making it a comprehensive UC (Unified Communication) tool.

The RIPE NCC is the EMEA Regional Internet Registry (RIR) providing global Internet resources and related services (IPv4, IPv6 and AS Number resources). RIPE very recently (03/10/19) advised after years or prior warnings that the IPv4 addressing is expected to be completely exhausted in the coming months.[1]

The VoiceHost core network has operated IPv6 for many years but now our broadband users can leverage the power of IPv6 too.

VoiceHost offer a range of flexible leasing options for companies looking to upgrade their ageing or obsolete telecoms equipment to the latest technology helping you to stay ahead of your competition.

3CX SIP Trunks - VoiceHost has been tested and certified by 3CX

No manual configuration is required for provisioning your VoiceHost SIP Trunk with the latest version of 3CX. 

Simply plug and play by selecting VoiceHost from the pre-configured SIP Trunk provider list. 

Successful interop means that we are committed to providing end-to-end support to customers who choose 3CX PBX.

What are the benefits of Telephone Conferencing?

Conference Calling is an effective tool for bringing groups of people together in real-time communication. Conference calling has long been used by large enterprise businesses but with the advent of cloud communications, it has now become readily accessible to all.

Ofcom has introduced changes to from the 1st October 2018 on the handling of CLI.

What is an IVR and what are its benefits?

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) is simply the automation of call routing from basic inputs such as keypad tones (DTMF) or speech. IVRs are a vital addition to your call handling capabilities.

If implemented intelligently, IVRs can strengthen your customer care and save you money by improving workflows.