sipgate has launched a new and entirely web-based service version of its US telephony service that replaces both phone systems and phone lines.
The VoIP company said that its "Team Edition" will allow small and mid-size companies to move their corporate phone service to the cloud. It provides each employee with online access to their inbox containing phone logs, faxes, recordings and voicemail messages.

Mike Storella, director of business development at VoIP phone maker snom, believes unified communications is the strongest segment in the communications industry.
As customers look to become leaner and meaner, he stresses the advantages offered by wireless technology, such as WiFi, saying he feels it should be "everywhere".

Polycom has announced record revenues of USD $1.1bn for 2008.
The company said VoIP phones continued to be one of its fastest growing product lines in 2008, as customers put out dollars to implement a "money saving solution".

ESS Technology has released a new chip for VoIP phones.
By embedding two subscriber line interface circuits (SLICs) along with an Ethernet switch, ESS says the ES9701 will provide a high level of integration at a low cost for both VoIP adapters and applications.

The VoIP phone maker and developer Snom Technology is opening an office in Milan.
In what could be a barometer of the current state of Europe's economies, the German company ruled out a move to the UK.
Heike Cantzler, marketing manager for Snom Technology, said both the UK and Italy were considered for the expansion.