H.325 News

H.325/AMS Experts Progress Standard through Electronic Meetings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:13:49 GMT

At the most recent meeting of ITU-T SG16, the H.325 experts decided to initiate a series of electronic meetings in order to help progress the work. For those interested in participating in the creation of this exciting new multimedia system, see the meeting notice posted on the h325-design mailing list.

AMS experts progress work on requirements, architecture, and information flows

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:55:36 GMT

The ITU just completed its most recent meeting of Study Group 16, which is the group working on, among other things, the new Advanced Multimedia System (AMS). During the meeting, progress on several key work items including requirements, architecture, and information flows for AMS.

H.323 and SIP: Which Won the Protocol War?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:25:05 GMT

Now that H.323 and SIP are nearly 13 years old and both are widely deployed, which one can we say won the protocol war? The answer is that they both did, but there are many things one must still consider when selecting the right protocol to use. Also, given the age of these protocols, isn't it time to start asking about what comes next?

IMTC Examines Unified Communications by Industry, Reviews Early Test Cases at Fall Forum

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:07:00 GMT

Worldwide telecommunications leaders will explore unified communications solutions for unique vertical industry needs at the International Multimedia Telecommunications Consortium (IMTC) 2008 Fall Forum Nov. 12-13 in San Francisco. Topics will cover current standards, new standards in development (including H.325), H.264, scalable video coding, and more.

Progress on the Advanced Multimedia System

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 23:29:01 GMT

ITU-T Q12/16 met the last week of August to make progress on H.325), the next-generation multimedia communication system that will enable users to communicate using a multiplicity of communication modes across any number of independent devices. The focus of this meeting was primarily on network architecture and requirements.

Advanced Multimedia System Takes Steps

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:40:35 GMT

Experts working on the next generation multimedia communication system known as H.325 recently completed a meeting, reaching some important decisions on architecture, terminology, and protocol syntax used in the new system. The new system will be a decomposed system, allowing anyone to create new applications and will utilize XML as the basis for the signaling protocol.

Sometimes VoIP Saves Money, but the Real Potential of IP Communications is Unrealized

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 02:02:58 GMT

VoIP has saved some end users money, but has largely had not save businesses a single penny on long distance voice services. But, there are things enterprises can do to save money and there are more valuable services than "voice" that service providers could be providing.

AMS to the rescue

Tue, 27 May 2008 18:46:03 GMT

So where is VoIP technology heading next? The answer: H.325 (or "AMS"). H.325 represents the next leap in terms of capabilities and features, enabling users to utilize a multiplicity of devices that are associated in such a way as to enable seamless multimedia conferencing (a.k.a., "rich media communications"). Users will no longer be restricted to just voice and video, but will be able to use any number of applications within a "call". Also, by the very design of H.325, application developers will be able to write applications for AMS that simply "plug in" and are usable by any two people with the same application.

ITU Approves the Creation of a Question to Study the Advanced Multimedia System (AMS)

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:30:18 GMT

At its last meeting that just concluded May 2, 2008, the ITU-T SG16 approved the creation of a new Question to study the next-generation multimedia communication system, called H.325 (or, "AMS"). This technology is intended to significantly advance communication capabilities by enabling users to use various devices and applications together.

The Death of VoIP and the Re-Birth of Multimedia Communications

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 03:50:53 GMT

While VoIP is still considered to be a very young technology in the eyes of many, it has made a huge impact on the telecommunications business. But, VoIP was just a first step. What is about to come with H.325 is another revolution in communication that will enable far more capability and functionality than the SIP-based VoIP systems of today.

ITU Produces the AMS Project Description

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:12:36 GMT

If you thought VoIP was cool and revolutionary, you will be even more excited with the ITU's next leap forward: H.325 (or "AMS"). H.325 enables users to use multiple devices, like a mobile phone with a video terminal and an electronic whiteboard, in order to have a much richer communicate experience. The project description was published today, which is well worth seeing.

Third Generation Multimedia System Work Accelerates

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:24:51 GMT

ITU-T SG16 proposed the formation of a new Question (i.e., a working group) to begin work on a new packet-switched multimedia system called H.325), set to revolutionize the end-user experience and enable a host of new multimedia applications.