An Introduction to Unified Communication

The popularization of the unified communication is thecooperation solution is very important for the 3G
inevitable result of market demands. This newoperators and wireless device suppliers, because the
technology is able to integrate all kinds of informationcustomers' demands for the cooperative application
types, such as E-mail and short message. Any deviceare increasing nowadays. The business of the
like the phone, personal computer can be used tooperators should consist of the instant video, movable
receive the signal. Meanwhile, a framework betweenvideo, WiMAX and so on.
the wired and wireless network is established. ThisWhen it comes to the unified communication, many
new technology not only implements the integration ofpeople are attracted by the different terminals,
different networks and applications, but also bringsnetworks and applications. The basic technologies are
people opportunities to choose what he likes freely.always ignored by people. In order to implement the
There are some driving forces make the newunified communication, only to integrated the networks
technology develop. First is the software supplier, suchand applications is not enough. The unified
as Microsoft and IBM. They hope to insert the videoscommunication must rely on the combination of the
into their solution; the second driving force is the IPstandards and agreements. The RADVISION must be
telephone suppliers who have large numbers ofmentioned when we are talking about the standards
communication customers. They try to make theand agreements. Facing with the large market,
smooth expansion as a part of their IP voice system;corporations should find out their accurate positions
thirdly, the instant messaging suppliers, like QQ andbefore the market is mature. History has shown many
MSN, are in the leading place of the tabletop computer.times that only acquire the fundamental technologies
They also have many customers, making the videocan the corporation wins in the fierce competition. The
and voice as the new growth point of their business;related integrated circuit is ULN2429.
the forth driving force is the 3G operator. The