The IP Evolution Goes Retro
This week, Mike Harris and I attended what seemed to be a very successful IT Expo in Miami. The show floor was lively, and there was a strong sense that the companies in the IP communications industry are moving forward.
While some companies may still be transitioning from TDM, confidence was high that an all-IP environment isn’t far off. Despite some reports of its demise, there were a strong number of companies offering VoIP services. Though there was a trend to offer it as part of a bundled service.
What we did find surprising, however, was the number of businesses that are reinventing what many may assume is long gone – the fax. Our unofficial count showed about 14 fax companies at the show, all optimistic that this is a hot, new sector in IP communications. One company even had a unique giveaway – you could plant a tree for someone in any country – as a reminder that the paperless fax is indeed “green.”
So even though we didn’t win the big Jeep giveaway, Mike and I both came away with a new understanding – and appreciation – of an industry which is going through an exciting evolution.
Written by Brianna SchweitzerLast 3 posts by bschweitzer
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Tags: Fax, IP communications, IT Expo, tradeshow, VoIP
February 6th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
14 fax companies, wow! We had more video, foreign exchange, wireless/Wimax and social community portal service providers than the typical CLECs sign up to use DIDX for local international numbers, and the mash-up ideas they shared that they are starting up … truly made me realize why I am doing what I am doing! The attendance at ITEXPO was 40% higher than in 2008. I saw 3 new companies that I had convinced to exhibit at ITEXPO… one was IPiFONY, and they will be back! We enjoyed meeting both of you at our booth (DIDX) and staying in touch with you on Facebook and Twitter.
February 6th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
It was so nice meeting you too Suzanne! I think you’re right, there was a real energy in the air at the show. It was great to see!