Cubans say access to online market site is blocked Nov 2, 2009
com come after Cuba recently blocked the use of the free call service in what industry sources said was a purely commercial decision to keep Skype from cutting into revenues for long-distance calls through the phone system. Internet service providers in other countries such as China, the United Arab Emirates and even the United States have taken similar steps in the past. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Brenham Police Department Nov 1, 2009
Central communications had 2,431 radio calls and 68 calls to the 911 emergency phone system during the 24-hour period ending at midnight Friday. A breakdown of 911 calls was: Brenham Police Department, 11; Washington County Sheriff s Office, 12; Washington County Emergency Medical Services, six; hang ups or abandoned calls, 15; eight non-emergency calls; 15 outbound checks on partial calls; and one call transferred to an agency in another county. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Strong Mat-Su winds knock out power, send roof flying Oct 30, 2009
She encouraged callers to use the automated phone system, which automatically records outage locations, rather than trying to wait on the line to speak to dispatchers. The National Weather Service reports strong winds with gusts up to 50 mph at times are expected to continue in the Matanuska Valley through Saturday morning. (Anchorage Daily News)
As Prescribed, other small pharmacies resist push to go big Oct 30, 2009
There's the fact that there's no automated phone system. Callers get a live person. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Fair Oaks Ranch sees water bill hike (2) Oct 27, 2009
Approved the purchase of a new phone system for 16,294. Authorized city staff to apply for grants for energy efficiency and conservation. (Boerne Star, TX)
Modesto police get no tips about 2 slain men Oct 27, 2009
Three hours after the shooting, Modesto police used an automated phone system called HipLink to alert neighbors about what had happened. The message asked residents to call detectives with any information about what they had seen or heard. (Modesto Bee, CA)
CTAM Summit 2009: Panelists Offer Tips For B2B Marketing Oct 27, 2009
She estimated that the average small business churn for a PBX phone system is 84 months, meaning that customers won't switch unless the offer is extremely compelling. Anderson said that Cablevision has kept it simple in its print and TV ads - a print campaign that simply spells out how much the service costs ("$59.90 for voice and data, That's It") has resonated with customers, as have TV spots that specifically compare the Optimum business package with Verizon Communications. (Multichannel News)
Sex line reports prank calls from county office Oct 24, 2009
A county e-mail indicated that while officials may be able to determine which switch on the county's phone system the calls went out from, they cannot identify which phone was used or which county employee is responsible for the calls. Byron could not confirm whether the county has been billed for or has paid charges related to the calls. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Blind man frustrated after being rejected for volunteer work (746) Oct 23, 2009
All that I am asking these organizations is meet the taxi when I come, take me to the taxi when it is time to go, to train me on the phone system and to help me warm up my lunch in the microwave, he said. According to Hanlon, he has been rejected by 25 different businesses and organizations during his searches. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Inmate-lawyer calls taped by county jail Oct 23, 2009
County jail officials say a revamping of the phone system may have led to inadvertent taping of some inmate-lawyer calls ... " If the federal prosecutor's office doesn't decry the practice and ensure it is stopped, Mr. Walczak said the public defender could seek judicial review and possible sanctions. "U.S. attorneys are not above being sued," he said. As for the jail, Capt. Thomas R. Leicht Jr., who works for the internal affairs division, sent Ms. Freeland a letter Oct.14 explaining that the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Programs take center stage at RR Board of Education Oct 23, 2009
Kuchenbrod reported to the board the district has saved 5,000 by switching video streaming to Learn 360 and 6,000 by moving their telephone system to Alert Now, which calls parents automatically with school closings and information about their children's attendance in addition to other information ... Phillips stated the "phone system and the web are the most effective ways to communicate in house.". (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
NEC C&C Foundation Awards 2009: C&C Prize to Dr. Fumitada Itakura, Prof. Ronald L. Rivest, Prof. Adi Shamir and Prof. Leonard M. Adleman Oct 22, 2009
For instance, previously, Japan created a second-generation mobile phone system called Personal Digital Cellular (PDC), Europe made a second-generation one dubbed Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), and third-generation mobile phone systems such as W-CDMA were also made ... Consequently, the NEC Cdation highly praises Dr. Itakura for his pioneering research and development of fundamental technologies indispensable to current mobile phone systems and VolP. His achievements laid the... (JCN Network, Japan)
S.M. Wilson to build $38M Mascoutah high school Oct 22, 2009
The total project cost is about $50 million including demolition and site work; asbestos abatement; furniture, fixtures and equipment; IT installation; and security and phone systems. In addition to classrooms and laboratories, the new high school will feature rooms for computer and music classes, a media center, two gymnasiums, cafeteria, an 800-seat auditorium and vocational training areas. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
State faults Children's over emergency incident Oct 22, 2009
But another unidentified employee said at the time that Children's had experienced phone system problems since they moved into the building on May 2. "They were ringing all the time for everything. There were something like 12,000 alarms trying to go through the phone systems all the time," the employee told investigators ... The hospital has since set up a process for reporting alarms not received by the emergency phones, and Mr. Lukasiak said there were no problems now with the phone system. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Graphics detail Oct 21, 2009
"Back in the day, the simplest of special effects rendering took a lot of computing power and a 500-square-foot room back then that really wouldn't operate our phone systems today. "But, the talent and the understanding of what could be done out of that was able to produce movies like Terminator. It was cutting-edge stuff and getting a computer that was the size of a small automobile to render out simulations of a twister was pretty groundbreaking then," said Mr Kerris. Speed is keyAt the heart... (BBC News -- Technology)
Stanislaus County Supervisors Watch Oct 20, 2009
Librarians want to buy 12,000 books and other materials ($300,000); an automated phone system to notify customers ($9,000); four additional Internet servers ($10,000); better filters to keep Internet customers from inappropriate Web sites ($3,000); and software enabling monthly newsletters to be e-mailed to more 10,000 users ($3,000). The fund dedicated to libraries from development fees has accumulated $8. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Overlay requires area code for local phone calls Oct 19, 2009
Customers also are being urged to check with their security or alarm companies and the suppliers of their business phone systems as soon as possible to make sure their systems are programmed to handle the new dialing pattern. For more information, visit or contact CenturyTel at 1-800-201-4099. (Forest Republican, WI)
Respect the law Oct 18, 2009
Alihandero wrote on Oct 17, 2009 4:56 AM:" It's any hands-free cell phone system that is OK.No holding, no touching, just driving with ur hds n da 10-2 position like the good book (drivers manual) says. ". Advertisement. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Brenham Police Department Oct 18, 2009
Central communications had 2,455 radio calls and 70 calls to the 911 emergency phone system during the 24-hour period ending at midnight Friday. A breakdown of 911 calls was: Brenham Police Department, 12; Washington County Sheriff s Office, eight; Washington County Emergency Medical Services, 10; Texas Department of Public Safety, two; fire departments, one; hang ups or abandoned calls, 15; 11 non-emergency calls; and 11 outbound checks on partial calls. (Brenham Banner, TX)
How to Get a Human on the Telephone Oct 17, 2009
Press 1 for questions about this, press 2 for information about that;say this if you want that, say that if you want this;some people like automated phone systems but many do not. Most people have, at some point, tried to call a company and found that the automated messages seemed to produce an endless array of choices, none of which easily and quickly offered a choice to speak to a human. (Suite101.com)
DAX Index Trims Weekly Advance as Banks, Steelmakers, Siemens Decline Oct 17, 2009
The German maker of phone systems for cars and railways cut its forecast for 2009 due to an unexpected sharp drop in its export business. The company sees sales dropping to about 230 million euros ($342 million) and a loss before interest and taxes of up to 19 million euros. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
IBM, Digium Team on Asterisk Phone System Oct 17, 2009
The state of the industry has our columnist feeling like the iPhone is really the only good option out there -- to the industry's detriment. Select a newsletter and click Join to sign up. (SmallBusinessComputing)
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Who had the telephone number()1) One as their home phone number back before Southland Telephone Company introduced the automated phone system. I ll have the answer and more nostalgic news next week. (Atmore Advance, AL)
As trash-recycling change draws nears, unhappy residents want it dropped Oct 15, 2009
Allied Waste has an automated phone system (635-8805) that offers information to callers about the program. But if you want to talk to a real person, it might take awhile. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Additional 911 phone lines now available during emergencies Oct 13, 2009
Before the county upgraded its telephone 911 emergency phone system last year the county was using telephone lines provided by Fulton State Hospital. "We thought it would be a benefit to everyone if we had the additional phone lines available in case our phone system went down for some reason or if we need more lines during an emergency," Fritz said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
AMH gets a sneak peek of the future Oct 13, 2009
Kimberly Cheeseman-Layton, solutions account manager with Cisco, and other company representatives demonstrated programs that would integrate computer and phone systems with patient care to make the hospital function more efficiently. Cisco gave presentations throughout the day inside a touring van, filled with computer screens, phones and networking equipment, that was parked in a hospital lot. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Suit alleges Zipcar pulled fast ones with excessive fees Oct 13, 2009
50 charge to talk to a customer service representative even when customers call to report a problem that can t be handled through the website or automated phone system. Parking tickets. (Boston Globe)
911, 311, now 511: Assistance Phone... Oct 13, 2009
And, while not every number in the "1-1" family works in every town or city, 21st-century technology can realize the underlying vision of the entire roster of last century's phone system. The copyright of the article 911, 311, now 511: Assistance Phone Numbers in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Lufthansa to launch in-flight Web, phone system Oct 13, 2009
FlyNet to be available by mid-2010; carrier to provide service to entire fleet. The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Travel)
GE Larson Medical Clinic remodeling okayed Oct 13, 2009
The Iowa Telecom proposal to integrate Home/Public Health from their new location (former Iowa Western Community College building) into the MMC phone system received approval at a cost of $44,685. 49. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
New play celebrates pioneers' love for each other - and Alaska Oct 11, 2009
The phone system, which relied on switchboard operators, was carrying twice as many calls as it was designed for. The dapper, cigar-chomping mayor pushed for millions of dollars in bond issues to upgrade power, water, sewage and put in paved streets. (Anchorage Daily News)
Do Not Adjust Your Sets Oct 9, 2009
Some posters mentioned that they were disconnected by Dish Networks phone system after being on hold for over 45 minutes. Others reported not being able to get through and getting fast busy signals. (Multichannel News)
Anger with a capitol A.. FCC I feel is abusing their power.. I akin their... Oct 9, 2009
Years back, I always felt that voip should have held the same constraints as regular phone service but the FCC gave so much leeway, I feel it caused the destruction of a once, strongly reliable phone system including an abundance of phone booths (how many of them do you see anymore). 2. (Multichannel News)
NCR chief financial officer to resign Oct 8, 2009
The enterprise unit supplies landline phone systems and other communications equipment to businesses and large organizations around the world. Avaya was spun off by Lucent Technologies in 2000 with 34,000 workers. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
PINE BLUFF CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES BOND PROJECT FOR ROOF REPAIR Oct 8, 2009
A new phone system at 100,000. A 100-foot aerial fire truck at 800,000. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Telesphere closes financing, acquisition Oct 8, 2009
Telesphere supplies an alternative to PBX phone systems for businesses. The company offers an integrated suite of applications that are hosted compared with a PBX system that would be on a company s property. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Nortel deal unleashes rivalry Oct 6, 2009
Earlier this month, Nortel, which is based in Canada and has its U.S. headquarters in Richardson, said New Jersey s emerged as the winning bidder in bankruptcy proceedings for Nortel s enterprise solutions business, which makes gear that helps people in businesses big and small communicate, such as phone systems and data networking equipment. Bankruptcy courts in Canada and the U.S. approved the deal shortly after Avaya won the bidding. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Oregon Employment Department scrambling to fix phone mess Oct 6, 2009
The department hopes to have both the computer and phone systems back to normal by Tuesday afternoon, he said. While the department's Salem telephone lines were jammed, staff in offices elsewhere in the state began calling the estimated 6,000 people eligible for emergency benefits, Spivey said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Curriculum enhancement is primary goal of three-year technology plan Oct 6, 2009
A We don t have any new systems, but two years ago we moved to what you call a voiceover IP phone system. With this we ll be able to sign every single teacher, hopefully in the next two years, we will be able to sign them a voicemail number. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Start-ups flock to Twitter, looking to capitalize on network’s growth Oct 4, 2009
I think there are tons of opportunities for them to make money, and just like there is a lot of stuff built on the infrastructure of the phone system, I think you ll see profitable companies built on Twitter. Tweetworks aims to make conversations on Twitter a bit more organized. (Boston Globe)
Tapping into AZ's system Oct 4, 2009
Claimants can file for benefits through the Department of Economic Security's phone system or by using its Web site ... The phone system was overloaded ... A majority of people use the automated phone system but some use the Web. (AZCentral)
Doctors seek those who fall through the cracks Oct 3, 2009
Boston Medical Center now has a centralized phone system where workers gather all of a patient's medical information so only one appointment is necessary. In Springfield, Dr. Grace Makari-Judson, who directs Baystate Medical Center's Comprehensive Breast Center, said the center offers mammograms from 4:30 to 8 p.m. for what she calls the overcommitted woman - one with a job, children or other concerns. (Cape Codder, MA)
City OKs tax rate increase, budget; Sealy citizens will see rise in utility, gas fees Oct 3, 2009
Among the city s capital improvements is three new Sealy police vehicles, the purchase of new interoperable radios for each patrol car and officer on duty funded through a 124,000 grant, a new phone system for the city s administrative buildings, street pavement projects, a new parks department vehicle and playground and park improvements. The city is also looking to fund a new roof at the Hill Center and to install a new lift station and a new vehicle for the water department, in addition to... (Sealy News, TX)
School tells all parents their children are absent Oct 2, 2009
Holmes said the new phone system this year isn't as "user friendly" as the old one. Information from: WCMT-AM, http://www. (Fresno Bee)
PAINT THE TOWN PINK: Barriers to breast health Oct 1, 2009
Boston Medical Center now has a centralized phone system with which workers gather all of a patient s medical information so only one appointment is necessary. In Springfield, Dr. Grace Makari-Judson, who directs Baystate Medical Center s Comprehensive Breast Center, said the center offers mammograms from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for what she calls the overcommitted woman one with a job, children or other concerns. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
WARNING WEAKNESS Oct 1, 2009
Samoa had begun that process, with people learning the lessons of 2004 and running tsunami evacuation drills, as well as running a mobile phone system of texted alerts and relying on more basic methods. "There were police cars going up the road just telling residents to go up to higher ground in a very orderly fashion," tourism official David Vaeafe told Sky News. (AlertNet)
Local public defenders office closes Oct 1, 2009
Telephone service to the public defenders office in Fort Madison will be inconsistent for 24 hours starting this morning because the phone system is being changed to accommodate Hensen and Abfalters office, Sallen said. He added that the two Keokuk public defenders will meet with their clients in the courthouse in an office on the third floor if their clients are not able to travel to Fort Madison. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Textile antenna promises futuristic communications Sep 30, 2009
"The use of GPS and the Iridium satellite phone system for this project may be an attractive combination for a later product," said Mr Midthassel. "The Iridium satellites allow two-way voice and data communication, while GPS provides positional data to the user. Iridium could also relay the position of the user to operational centres." The project's main issue was selecting the material to use. (Scientific American)
Nebraska To Upgrade Unemployment Delivery System Sep 30, 2009
Lang said one of the largest projects will streamline the phone system Nebraskans use to submit claims for unemployment benefits. Copyright 2009 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Blue Coat enhances PacketShaper software Sep 30, 2009
For instance, PacketShaper can distinguish between a call using a specific make or model of an enterprise VoIP (Voice-over-Internet Protocol) phone system and a consumer voice application, such as e-mail or instant messaging with voice support. Policies to support quality of voice calls can now be applied to the enterprise phone system rather than to individual software applications used by employees. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
School District Installs Germicide Dispensers Sep 30, 2009
VanLeer said the district will eventually have that capability with its new phone system, but until then she's looking into the call blast offered by MSBA. Schools will have the ability to personally create the recording to be sent out, but SchoolReach staff will manage the launch process. Only calls involving H1N1 alerts, policy, directives, school closing or reopening, or other related matters is allowed under the free program. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Jobless renewal system to be shut down Sunday morning Sep 25, 2009
DES officials said Thursday they have improved their timeliness in payments to filers and increased the load capabilities of the phone system. A spokesman said that average caller wait times have dropped to two minutes last week from 23 minutes four weeks ago. (AZCentral -- Business)
Canada to Review Nortel's $915 Million Sale of Equipment Unit to Avaya Sep 25, 2009
Avaya Inc., the U.S. maker of corporate phone systems, agreed on Sept. 14 to buy the Nortel unit for $915 million. Nortel, once North Americas biggest maker of communications equipment, filed for bankruptcy protection in January after losses of almost $7 billion over two years. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
DirecTV Fumbles NFL Package Sep 22, 2009
We know the wait is long right now;; of course the issue here was that customers could not get through, and the DirecTV phone system did not give callers any kind of message about the problem which could have calmed a lot o f the folks calling in. Then finally the final update came out which read as follows, ;SuperFan resolution being sent to everyone; should be in place by start of next set of games. (Multichannel News)
Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2010 EX35 Sep 22, 2009
A standard Bluetooth(R) Hands-free Phone System is added to EX35 Journey models, while EX audio systems have been enhanced with a USB Connection Port for iPod(R) and other compatible devices (standard on all models) and the addition of a 2GB Music Box(R) hard drive to the Bose(R) Premium Audio system (on vehicles without the Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation system). For 2010, EX continues to offer an engaging interior environment with a long list of available features, including standard premium... (PR Newswire)
Libya fund to buy Verenex for $293.7M in cash deal Sep 21, 2009
The hearing followed an auction that concluded early Monday and resulted in privately held Avaya agreeing to pay almost double the amount of its "stalking horse" bid of $475 million for the Nortel unit, which supplies phone systems and other communications equipment to businesses and large organizations, including government agencies. TRUDY RUBIN: How the Brits got 'compassion. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
20 years later: Hugo still burned into S.C. memory Sep 20, 2009
About an hour later, he came back with another man and they brought a multi-line phone system from somewhere. They were down on their hands and knees running wires. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
New fiber optics line to provide benefits Sep 20, 2009
IONIA A fiber optic line connecting Ionia County Central Dispatch for a new telephone system could be the start of many more unique technological improvements as a result of the wire ... This most recent fiber optic network is a part of Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant which is being used to upgrade the Ionia County Central Dispatch department's phone system ... We got a grant to put in an IP-based phone system, Ionia County Central Dispatch Director Jim Valentine said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
4 tricks that may help you get a human on the phone Sep 20, 2009
No automated phone systems are alike, he said. Every system is different and every system is programed differently, he said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
From corporation to start-up: Who is going to fix the printer? Sep 19, 2009
"We change the (printer) ink. We fill out Fed Ex forms and set up the phone system," says Page. "We are the IT team. There is nobody to turn to.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
District experiences phone trouble Sep 18, 2009
Published: Friday, September 18, 2009 1:15 AM CDT The Hudson City School District is experiencing technical difficulties with the phone system. While officials work to resolve the issue, following numbers may be used to contact the buildings. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Windstream Names John Leach to Lead Business Sales Sep 18, 2009
The company also offers a wide range of IP-based voice and data services and advanced phone systems and equipment to businesses and government agencies. The company has approximately 3 million access lines and about $3. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Juarez, Mexico, killings reach new high Sep 17, 2009
Officials hope that the larger police force, together with investments in police equipment and a new crime-stoppers phone system, will turn things around for the city. More than 5,100 have been killed in drug-cartel violence across this year, according to a tally by the newspaper El Universal. (CNN -- World)
GRF Board and Finance Committee review options on 2010 budget Sep 17, 2009
The white courtesy phones that tie into the Rossmoor phone system would remain in place. Those phones are programmed for 9-1-1 and Dial-a-Bus and can only make local calls. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
US, Canadian Judges Approve Nortel Bankruptcy Sale Sep 17, 2009
The hearing followed an auction that concluded early Monday and resulted in privately-held Avaya agreeing to pay almost double the amount of its "stalking horse" bid of $475 million for the Nortel unit, which supplies phone systems and other communications equipment to businesses and large organizations, including government agencies. Derrick Tay, an attorney representing Nortel in Canada, said the auction bidding, which stretched over the weekend, amounted to an increase in the sale price of... (ABC News -- Wire)
