Voice messaging services

2018. LinkedIn adds voice messaging



LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, has introduced a new feature: voice messages. Available through the LinkedIn app on iOS and Android, users can now send and receive voice messages both on mobile devices and the LinkedIn website. These voice messages can be up to one minute in duration. While LinkedIn has established itself as a powerful tool for professional networking, particularly among recruiters and HR professionals, it can sometimes feel overwhelming, akin to a second email inbox. The addition of voice messages offers a refreshing departure from text-based communication, although it may contribute to the volume of inbound messages users receive on the platform. LinkedIn believes that sending voice messages on the go is more convenient than typing them out, and the asynchronous nature of voice messages on LinkedIn makes them easier for recipients to manage compared to phone calls or voicemails. Furthermore, the company asserts that users can better convey their thoughts and expressions through voice messages.


2010. Lync 2010 becomes social



Oh, we didn't rename our products for so long time, thought people in Microsoft and decided to rename MS Office Communications Server to Lync. The new version Lync 2010 with a status "release candidate" is already available for free download and contains a large number of new features as compared to OCS. Most interesting are social features, that we used to see more in social networks rather than in VoIP-solutions. First, the activity feeds that you can subscribe to view contact's status changes. Like in the location-services, Lync can determine the actual contact location by the network point to which he is currently connected. People search allows you to find the right person in the company by name and by the area of expertise. Another interesting feature - context call that allows users to push the conversation subject before making a call, so the contact could better prepair to the conversation. ***

2007. Start-up Ribbit hops into Web telephony



Ribbit has unveiled its Web-based telephony business, featuring a developer platform and upcoming consumer voice service. The company has developed a telephony switch capable of connecting web-based phone calls with different phone networks, including popular voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services like Skype. To access these voice services, developers can utilize Flex-based application programming interfaces (APIs) and leverage Adobe Systems' Flash browser plug-in. With these APIs, developers can seamlessly integrate call sending and receiving capabilities into web applications, as well as transcribe voice messages into text.


2005. Skype rolls out premium services

Skype has expanded its popular internet phone application by introducing two new premium features: SkypeIn and Skype Voicemail. While these features have previously undergone limited testing, they are now available for widespread use across various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Pocket PC, and Mac OS X. Notably, Skype's free software has recently surpassed 100 million downloads and boasts an impressive user base of 35 million registered users. With SkypeIn, users have the option to purchase up to three phone numbers in eight countries, including Denmark, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This allows individuals to receive calls from standard or mobile telephones at these designated numbers. On the other hand, Skype Voicemail fulfills its purpose by recording messages from callers, providing a convenient and efficient voicemail service.