A seminar on emerging technology I gave as part of the Accelerate 2007 event

1. John Turner - Executive VP and Chief Strategy Officer USA Datanet VoIP: “Technology Choice -or- Business Decision?” Workshop Session #1 – Technology Trends Track

2. VoIP: Voice Over Internet Protocol “ Is it a Technology Choice… or a Business Decision?” Its BOTH !

3. First… VoIP is a four- letter word !

4. Why?... because it is most often associated with Voice Over the Internet

5. Any guesses as to what this is?

6. A mathematically based visualization of the routes through the Internet

7. that said, “ VoIP will do for communications what the Internet did for computing ” IP Communications

8. IP Communications The concept of converged communications across IP Based networks, simplifying and consolidating communications delivery, generating cost savings while improving old ways and creating new ways for businesses to communicate

12. “ So … what started out a decade ago as a kind of geek toy that let internet users chat has evolved into a boardroom game changer.”

13. “ While saving money is an important reason to switch from ‘old world’ phone systems to VoIP-based telephony -- it's the applications that are really driving growth and will continue to drive VoIP adoption . ” IP Communications

20. Recommended Reading Business Manager Novice Technologist Advanced Technologist

21. Q & A John Turner Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer USA Datanet [email_address] 318 S. Clinton St. Syracuse, New York 13202 Phone:315-579-7105 Fax:315-579-7201 VoIP: “Technology Play -or- Business Driver?”