July 06, 2007
Its Now Time for IPv6
Hey Folks,
Our friend John Curran the Chairman of the American Registry of Internet Numbers [ARIN], sent us a note about the shortage of IPv4 numbers and I think its time we all learn to ask for our IPv6 addresses.
All VON participants which provide Internet services (i.e. ISP's) need to be made aware of a significant upcoming Internet-wide change as we can now foresee the general end of availability (due to depletion) of the IPv4 addresses currently being used to connect new Internet
customers:
http://sev.prnewswire.com/computer-electronics/20070521/DCM02121052007-1.html
As Chair of the American Registry of Internet Numbers (ARIN), which is responsible for administration of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in this North America region, it is crucial that each and every ISP organization is made aware of this important transition to IPv6 and that they begin to incorporate it into their planning efforts. At this time, we foresee the need for organizations that require new blocks of IP address space to be using IPv6 as soon as 2010 by present estimates.
If you can raise this message to the VON participants, it would be appreciated. I would also be willing to speak at VON event if that is the best way to get the message out (PS - If it would make you happy, I'll use the term "IPv6 Day" at least once in the presentation... :-)
The VoIP crowd has some awareness of this transition in general, but we need start sharing some specific timelines with this crowd as soon as possible.
To register for address go to ARIN for information.
For IPv6 approved equipment look here
For a list of applications go here.
For a list of current web sites using IPv6 visit here.
Posted by carl at 02:36 PM | Comments (0)
January 22, 2007
Eric Burger is now at BEA
Its always interesting to watch as friends join new organizations.
One place that is catching my eye alot these days is BEA Systems.
Imagine and App Server that is designed for the Enterprise using SIP as an embedded solution rather than the focus of the application.
This strikes me as our real future.
Its not cheap phone service. Its apps that just include voice.
Posted by carl at 08:38 AM | Comments (0)
January 17, 2007
The Real Break Up of the Bell System
Fairpoint agreed to acquire the Verizon assets serving Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Fairpoint is using DSL to reach its rural customers. Fairpoint's Gene Johnson stated in the quarterly report call says that they are looking to take advantage of consolidation.
Fairpoint is also doing a triple play for 10,000 of its customers.
From a Verizon standpoint I get this. Don't put FIOS fiber in harms way of tractors. ;<)
From Fairpoints view I get this.
From the consumer in the area, I am not sure this is an issue as well, New England Telephone, NYNEX, Bell Atlantic, Verizon. It't just a name change... Or is it?
When I lived in an independent area the capital budget for upgrades was small. Fairpoints annual report talked about 33Million for its capital upgrades last year. With $1.7 Billion going to Verizon, I think the capital budget will be a telling symbol of service.
Posted by carl at 12:22 PM | Comments (0)
January 12, 2007
VONAGE and Earthlink Give it another chance!
This is a role reversal between the two companies because now Vonage is bundling their VoWifi service with Earthlink. In previous years Earthlink was the reseller of Vonage.
The terms of the agreement make it so that Vonage is in charge of its own marketing. And the bundle of the service. Once again Vonage, the voice application provider is in the murky waters of looking like a traditional service provider.
While I believe they do a nice job of providing voice application features and functions, its clear the market is not getting the flexibility Vonage was intended to have.
Its hard to stay on course when you are the trail blazer.
Posted by carl at 10:14 AM | Comments (1)