Microsoft Phones The Channel For VoIP PlayersMicrosoft's VoIP announcements from last week have struck a chord among industry watchers. Our Robert DeMarzo and Larry Hooper were both impressed by the significance of Microsoft's move to enter the unified communications space, and to bring Microsoft VARs along with them. Hooper says some may smirk at Redmond's track record on new products, but forsees that Microsoft may have the last laugh: "The scale of Microsoft's VoIP and unified communications launch here in San Francisco made one thing clear: This is not a me-too game for Microsoft. When it comes to VoIP and unified communications, at least, Microsoft is jumping in to change, and yes, dominate, the market." While DeMarzo says Microsoft has a chance to remake itself into the new Ma Bell: "Microsoft clearly has an opportunity to leverage the channel to deliver on its vision for unified communications. Microsoft needs a clear channel strategy for its voice products for all of its partners. Even more important, it needs [Microsoft exec Jeff] Raikes -- or someone at his level -- to serve as the channel evangelist for unified communications." If you're younger than me, you may not know that 'Ma Bell' refers to the big old AT&T, in the days when every dial tone in America came from the same place... Posted by Joe Caponi at 11:41 AM, October 29, 2007 This is a public forum. United Business Media and its affiliates are not responsible for and do not control what is posted herein. United Business Media makes no warranties or guarantees concerning any advice dispensed by its staff members or readers. Community standards in this comment area do not permit hate language, excessive profanity, or other patently offensive language. Please be aware that all information posted to this comment area becomes the property of United Business Media LLC and may be edited and republished in print or electronic format as outlined in United Business Media's Terms of Service. Important Note: This comment area is NOT intended for commercial messages or solicitations of business. |
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