Microsoft announced a Windows CE .NET-based VoIP solution for client devices such as PDAs, notebooks and desktops. The new enhancements to Windows CE .NET include a sample Telephony User Interface (TUI), a comprehensive VoIP Application Interface Layer (VAIL) and Enterprise Infrastructure Integration services. Key elements include:
- a customizable, graphical telephony user interface
an extensible VoIP application suite and API layer, based on real-time communication and SIP
Enterprise Infrastructure Integration services provide new support for the .NET Compact Framework and IPSec, 802.11a and other network technologies
The new enhancements will be included in version 4.2, the next release of Windows CE .NET, due in Q2.
OEMs that are developing VoIP devices using Windows CE .NET include BCM Computers., Casio Computer Company, Hitachi, NEC Infrontia Corp., Samsung Electronics, Symbol Technologies and Tatung. Major silicon vendors, including Intel, AMD, ARM, Broadcom, Conexant, MIPS and TI, are planning to offer optimized CPUs and reference designs for VoIP client devices.
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