P2PSIP: On The Road To A World Without Servers

Peer-to-Peer SIP (P2PSIP) may still be a very new technology, but it has been a topic of discussion, debate and development for some time. A quick look at the world of computing and communications shows that server-based technology works. Hosted VOIP providers also can benefit from P2PSIP, by moving...

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Published in:Business Communications Review 2007-04, Vol.37 (4), p.40
Main Author: Bryan, David A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Architecture
Communications networks
Cost reduction
Customer relationship management
Debates
Internet Protocol
Peer to peer computing
Servers
Wireless access points
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Summary:Peer-to-Peer SIP (P2PSIP) may still be a very new technology, but it has been a topic of discussion, debate and development for some time. A quick look at the world of computing and communications shows that server-based technology works. Hosted VOIP providers also can benefit from P2PSIP, by moving everything but the PSTN call termination function out to the subscriber or enterprise endpoints, eliminating the need for call signaling servers at the customer or provider premises. One obvious environment that will not work with P2P is in large, centralized deployments, in which tight control of the call is the primary motivation. As wideband wireless protocols such as wireless USB gain in popularity, exploring alternatives for connecting clusters of consumer electronics devices together becomes increasingly important. As a standard emerges and vendors begin to implement it and interoperate with one another, the true capabilities of P2PSIP will become clear.
ISSN:0162-3885