Tim Higgins
VoSKY Exchange Pro is scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter in two eight-port FXS and FXO models that support eight Skype or SkypeOutlines on a single box. The VoSKY Pro VIO8 FXO PBX-to-Skype appliance will connect to any TDM or IP PBX through FXS station ports, while the VIS8 FXS PBX-to-Skype appliance will connect through FXO trunk ports.
The VIS8 is $4250 and VIO8 is $5000 (MSRP).
IPEVO earlier this week announced a stand-alone Skype desktop phone that can make and receive Skype voice calls without a computer.
The SOLO has an RJ-45 Ethernet connector for LAN connection and works on any broadband Internet connection. The phone comes embedded with Skype software, enabling users to make and receive Skype voice calls right out of the box, and supports Skype-to-Skype, SkypeIn, SkypeOut and Skype Voicemail features.
Logitech today announced that it has agreed to acquire privately held LifeSize Communications of Austin, Texas for $405 million in cash.
Update - Hulu today finally announced its Hulu Plus service that was originally scheduled to debut last month.
