Glenbriar Technologies (fka GBRT)

[jessicamary]

any new updates about stock?

[RichieBoy]

Make no mistake Glenbriar is 100% Canadian

last time I checked at least. I asked the CEO years ago about a run at the pinksheets he declined stating GTI didn't have enough business or capital at the time. He did leave it on the table though so hard to say really. It could go on the pinks but a SIGNIFICANT upsurge in business would be required.

Last PR: I like the fact they are trimming expenses that lets the company breathe a little.

GLTY mick good to see you again

[mick]

hi RB, thank you for this information. i did notice when not trading in pinks for some they have gone canadian exch.

[RichieBoy]

mick this is (for now) only a Canadian listing

The GBRT ticker is found on a small Canadian Exchange and the GTI ticker is on the TSX (V)

C:GTI - GLENBRIAR TECHNOLOGIES - http://www.glenbriar.com	14:02:11 PST 
 Sym-X	Bid - Ask	Last	Chg	%Ch	Vol	$Vol	#Tr	Open-Hi-Lo	Year Hi-Lo	Last Tr	News	Delay 
 GTI - C	5.0	0.05 · 0.08	20.0	0.05	+0.01	25.0	121.0	6	2	0.05  0.05  0.05	0.07  0.01	15:23:24	09:13	15 min RT 2¢

Whether it becomes a pinksheet as you appear to have assumed is unknown at this time.

Cheers, Rich.

[mick]

GBRT , Current Price , Volume:

Bid Ask Day's Range


GBRT Detailed Quote

[RichieBoy]

News Out:

Glenbriar loses $7,871 in Q1 fiscal 2011
Ticker Symbol: C:GTI

Glenbriar loses $7,871 in Q1 fiscal 2011

Glenbriar Technologies Inc (C:GTI)
Shares Issued 43,144,909
Last Close 1/21/2011 $0.05
Wednesday January 26 2011 - News Release

Mr. Robert Matheson reports

GLENBRIAR REPORTS 2011 Q1 RESULTS

Glenbriar Technologies Inc. has released its audited financial results for the first-quarter fiscal 2011 ended Dec. 31, 2010.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Three months ended Dec. 31,
2010 2009

Revenue $ 1,304,959 $ 1,190,024
Gross profit 453,730 348,960
EBITAS 79,748 53,313
Earnings (loss) 7,871 (49,905)
Earnings (loss) per share
(basic and diluted) $ - $ (0.002)

EBITAS equals earnings before interest, taxes, amortization, stock
compensation expense and non-cash items. EBITAS is not recognized
by GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles).

Results from operations

Revenue increased 10 per cent for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, from the prior year period, made up of a 4-per-cent rise in services and an 18-per-cent rise in equipment and software sales. These changes reflect increased capital investments by clients as they recover from the global recession. Increased profitability reflects the positive impact of cost-saving measures implemented during fiscal 2010.

We seek Safe Harbor.

© 2011 Canjex Publishing Ltd.

[RichieBoy]

News Out:
Glenbriar employee buys 59,987
shares Ticker Symbol: C:GTI Glenbriar employee buys 59,987
shares Glenbriar Technologies Inc (C:GTI)
Shares Issued 43,144,909
Last Close 12/30/2010 $0.03
Tuesday January 18 2011 - News
Release Mr. Robert Matheson reports GLENBRIAR CONFIRMS EMPLOYEE
SHARE PURCHASE Glenbriar Technologies Inc. has issued
59,987 common shares from treasury at
five cents per share. The last Canadian
National Stock Exchange closing price
prior to the date of issuance was 2.5
cents per share. The shares were issued under an employee stock purchase plan.
Details are available at the CNSX
website. We seek Safe Harbor. © 2011 Canjex Publishing Ltd.

[RichieBoy]

News Out:

Glenbriar supplies Arctic Glacier with
IP phones Ticker Symbol: C:GTI C:AG Glenbriar supplies Arctic Glacier with
IP phones Glenbriar Technologies Inc (C:GTI)
Shares Issued 43,144,909
Last Close 12/30/2010 $0.03
Monday January 17 2011 - News Release Also Arctic Glacier Income Fund (C:AG)
News Release Mr. Glenn Matheson of Glenbriar reports GLENBRIAR UNIFIES COMMUNICATIONS
FOR ARCTIC GLACIER INC. Glenbriar Technologies Inc. has
successful deployed a ShoreTel IP
telephone system for Arctic Glacier
Income Fund's Arctic Glacier Inc. of
Winnipeg. Arctic Glacier needed an IP
telephony system that could manage their Unified Communications needs for
their 85 locations across North America,
with 4-digit dialling across the
organization, as well as easy to use
system management and administration.
Arctic Glacier selected ShoreTel as the right solution to meet their needs and
Glenbriar as the partner of choice for
superior installation and support. The first step was to replace an
outdated phone system at Arctic
Glacier's regional distribution centre in
Upper New York (1 region, 5 locations)
with a ShoreTel system, followed by the
installation of the ShoreTel system at the Winnipeg head office. These
locations now enjoy simplified
communications, full Outlook integration
and shared PRI lines, resulting in cost
and productivity savings. Basic call centre
functionality is being used in Upper New York, with a local voice switch in each
location and ShoreTel server in the head
office. "We started out with many disparate
phone systems at different locations,
many of which were outdated," noted
Marc Fontaine, Director of Information
Systems at Arctic Glacier. "We wanted
to get away from supporting and dealing with the complexity of multiple vendors
for sales and service by standardizing on
a single platform to manage and support
throughout the company. We became
acquainted with Glenbriar and ShoreTel
through a recommendation, and Glenbriar's exceptional presale support
and willingness to assist us and pass on
technical expertise gave us the comfort
level needed to move forward with
ShoreTel as our phone system standard
and Glenbriar as our supplier of choice." Mr. Fontaine continued, "We have
already experienced time savings as a
result of the ease of use and efficiency
of the ShoreTel solution. The Call
Manager offers a fantastic range of call
handling features, and being able to see who is on the phone or out of the
office, regardless of location, is very
useful. Outlook integration makes it very
easy to find numbers and make calls,
and Call History allows for an audit of all
calls made and received. Easy administration from any point on the
network has already shown savings in
cost and manpower. We look forward to
extending these benefits as more
locations are added in the future." About Arctic Glacier Arctic Glacier Inc. is a leading producer,
marketer and distributor of high-quality
packaged ice to consumers in Canada
and the United States, primarily under
the brand name of Arctic Glacier(r)
Premium Ice. Arctic Glacier operates 39 production plants and 48 distribution
facilities across Canada and the
northeastern, central and western
United States servicing more than
75,000 retail accounts. Arctic Glacier also
licenses its trade names and proprietary technology to independently owned
companies in Canada and the United
States under franchise and license
agreements. Arctic Glacier is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Arctic Glacier
Income Fund. We seek Safe Harbor. © 2011 Canjex Publishing Ltd.

[MadeBucksOnThis]

hmmm? good reads?

MBOT

[mick]

i am here and reading.

[MadeBucksOnThis]

MC....

MBOT

[RichieBoy]

Well hang on let me think tough question

Is it 5?

[MadeBucksOnThis]

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[RichieBoy]

Well going out on a limb here...

I am trying to reign in Matheson's over all plan. He did not take on two companies for his health that one is a given but what is he really aiming at?

Well let's recap he is CEO of two companies that are both on the upswing financially. He just bought a million dollar company (MicroAid Computers) with expertise in wireless and low and behold Platinum has a wireless service who's number of units sold is on the rise. Even more coincidental PearTree had one GLARING weakness they had no wireless credentials whatsoever prior to the affiliations with MicroAid and Platinum. The smartphone is this Christmas's hot gift item in Canada. Also note PearTree's bottom line improving especially with MicroAid on scene, some interesting scenarios present themselves.

Now step back from the Robertson spin cycle for a sec. Notice that the CRTC is selling some more wireless spectrum soon and recall also that companies like Shaw and others are vying for that bandwidth to get in on the wireless craze taking over Canada right now. Shaw would dearly love to get in on Rogers hot iPhone hype and secure some of that hot wireless spectrum also, trust me.

Well here is where the branch starts to sag and I am listening for those sickening creaking noises but here goes: I think Rob Matheson is trying to position Glenbriar for a takeover from the likes of a Shaw or Cogeco. Three companies PearTree, Platinum and MicroAid which appear on an inseparable path of synergies and a Canadian wireless market really heating up.

Woah I better get back to the trunk and have my banana think I hear some winds of change rustling...

JMO GLTA longs, it's been a long wait that's for sure!

[RichieBoy]

We are BUYING a company!? NEWS!!!

Glenbriar to acquire private IT company, Micro-Aid

2008-02-27 15:08 ET - News Release

Mr. David Moser reports

MICRO-AID COMPUTER SERVICES TO JOIN GLENBRIAR FAMILY

Glenbriar Technologies Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to acquire Micro-Aid Computer Services, a private information technology (IT) consultancy based in Cambridge, Ont. Micro-Aid provides similar IT support services to those already provided by Glenbriar's Waterloo office. Glenbriar expects to retain all professional staff in connection with the acquisition. After closing, all operations will be conducted in Glenbriar's name. The transaction is subject to completion of due diligence and other terms. The projected closing date is March 31, 2008.

"I'm excited about Micro-Aid joining forces with Glenbriar," noted Fred Weinhardt, president and owner of Micro-Aid. "We have thoroughly evaluated this opportunity, and are pleased to be able to move in a new direction that benefits both our clients and employees."

Micro-Aid has expected revenue of $800,000 for fiscal 2008, and is being purchased from its owners, Fred and Martha Weinhardt, for a combination of cash and shares. Details of the purchase will be included in future financial statements.

"This transaction expands Glenbriar's managed services offerings in the Waterloo region and provides a platform for launching our business VoIP solution into the Ontario market," noted David Moser, Glenbriar's vice-president for Ontario. "We look forward to this opportunity to extend the excellent scope of product offerings available to our existing and expanded client base."

Glenbriar further noted that it has issued 62,300 common shares from its treasury under an employee share purchase plan at 10 cents per share, which was the Canadian Trading and Quotation System Inc.'s closing price yesterday.

We seek Safe Harbor.

[RichieBoy]

Still can't post on SH thread NUTS

The flip worked some strength on the news but nothing public about Platinum anyone hear anything?

[RichieBoy]

Somebody in for a flip me thinks

Feb.5th 130,000 @ .03 cents

Cannot post on Stockhouse right now site is royally hosed lately

[RichieBoy]

Anyone feel like going back to the Venture?

He speaks directly about his personal involvement in Platinum here and says discussions are being had referring to possible mergers is what I am hearing!

"A good long term strategic alliance or maybe something bigger"

Looks like we could be getting into IPTV WOW that is good news to me that is going to take off for sure Telco's want a slice of the cable pie and are making serious inroads in that direction. VERY interesting interview.

Comments, questions?

http://wallstreetreporter.com/profile.php?id=24285

[RichieBoy]

Well that's weird just happened to find this...

I accidentally stumbled on this interview and I don't ever recall GBRT saying much http://wallstreetreporter.com/profile.php?id=24285

Does anyone recall when this was done perhaps I am having a brain fart but this interview sounds new to me??!! Yep interview apparently about 3 weeks old if that...
http://www.stockhouse.com/news/news.asp?newsid=5479440&tick=PCS

Hmmm Platinum Communications are now our blood bretheren and they are on the TSE no less. Should I be impressed or depressed not clear what to make of this first I heard! As I mentioned I was researching another stock and serendipitously found Glenbriar's interview. Be interesting to see how this PCS relationship helps GBRT

[RichieBoy]

betman here's the last PR

Glenbriar to raise $105,000 from its management

2007-02-26 16:56 ET - News Release

Mr. Robert Matheson reports

GLENBRIAR ANNOUNCES PRIVATE PLACEMENT

Glenbriar Technologies Inc. is planning a non-brokered private placement of 1.5 million common shares at seven cents per share, for gross proceeds of $105,000. The last closing price prior to this announcement was eight cents per share. There are no discounts, commissions, finder's fees, warrants or options in connection with the private placement. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. All of the shares have been subscribed for by Glenbriar management.

"General corporate purposes" Take a look at the previous quarterly statement in the last PR before this one. Profits were up and if you look closely sales were down... So the profit margin is increasing and we are supposed to think these are for general corporate purposes...HUH? GO figure. Find that a little hard to follow why the management is spooning in cash unless they expect a big contract or some other "trigger" event soon. Dilution was about 5% quick cranium math, we are now just shy of 30 million shares.

Best ...Rich

[RichieBoy]

betman PearTree revenues

They have to come up further before Rob is in a position to acquire anything. They are building but never fast enough. It's going to take some patience old chum. I share your frustration I got in for the same reasons you did and I suspect many others. Meant to chat up RM this week but to be honest it's been a wild one totally slipped my mind.

Sounds to me like once PearTree is really churning over he has some avenues that will work for an acquisition. I'll try and catch up with him next week. See if I can't squeeze a bit more info out of his shtik on progress.

[betman]

Whats an IT company going to cost? Say 1 Million to buy
anything decent. I really don't know, but to do a PP at .05 it would be 20,000,000 shares added to the float, at .10 it would be 10,000,000 . Maybe they could buy it with shares but again we need a higher share price or it would be a reverse take over. I guess that they have chosen the proper coarse of action by trying to finance it privatly. Lets hope that they do something soon. I got into this company because of the financing that was supposed to be coming. That fell through then they move to the N.E.X. Which was another dumb move. I have every confidence in their ability to develop things but no confidence in thier ability to run a public company.

[RichieBoy]

betman very demanding requirements

You set forth here... I am not completely grasping how you arrived at them nor do I agree dilution will be the ugly necessity you infer it will, but does this figure plug into your calculations?

"Has GBRT got any imminent news or anything major they are looking to close on?

Nothing imminent but Glenbriar continues pursuing financing so GBRT can acquire an IT services firm up and running in the Toronto area. We have received offers from venture capitalists in the 43% range and bridge financing from a Toronto fund worked out to 22%. To be cost effective Glenbriar is looking for something around the 7% mark and continues to look at other avenues

[betman]

If he wants to make an acquisition he will need money. If he wants to raise funds he will have to do a P.P. The way it stands now the P.P. would be at 5 cents. This would dilute the stock. He has to get the share price up to at least 15-25 then do his underwriting.

[RichieBoy]

If what I am told is true betman

The CEO is in search of an acquisition to enhance PearTree. You don't walk into negotiation flashing your platinum card. Particularly when it's you who has to fork over.

Not making ANY excuses here your not the only one frustrated simply offering a possible explanation. HTH?

Best...Rich

[betman]

Well another two weeks has gone by with no trades .If you did sell you could expect a whole 4 cents. Is this what we are spending 5000.00 per month for. You can't raise money with a 4 cent stock price. Is this all that investors put as a value on this company? Matheson can hardley be proud to be the president of a 4 cent company.
I know I sound like a basher but I get tired of the lack of action by the company in regard to thier stock price. Even the president won't support the stock.

[RichieBoy]

ragtrade Stockhouse won't let me post

I am getting differing days of execution from Stockwatch and CNQ but basically 41000 shares traded since Dec 21 all for .07 cents

The last trades I get were four from Pacific International Securities in Vancouver (BC)

Looked quite happy to accumulate at the .07 range.

Here is PIS Inc. blurb

Services:
Full service investment dealer including retail, institutional research, corporate finance, mutual funds and options.

US Clients:
American clients interested in trading CNQ securities may not contact Pacific International Securities directly because of US registration rules. Orders must be directed to a U.S. Broker who can forward them to Pacific’s U.S. Desk by calling 1-800-667-6124.

This could be anyone, though likely they are closer to Vancouver than anywhere else really no telling. Obviously they are in for the double minimum some patient trading there though have to admit. I got my trade data from CNQ website where was yours from ?

[RichieBoy]

Brushed your teeth lately dude?

Enter the USB Thumbcam LOL!

http://aving.net/usa/news/default.asp?mode=read&c_num=31181&C_Code=02&mn_name=news

[RichieBoy]

Oh quite confident it will work Dubi

Some of the audio software these days is mindbogglingly sophisticated. They should tag it SpySkype LOL!

Anyway here is cool Web 2.0 site that you can use as a personalized homepage. It has made personalizing to your own tastes very very easy to do check it out!

http://www.pageflakes.com/

[midastouch017]

Hi Richie,

I have not seen this feature yet. I was just
surprised if/how it works.

Regards,

Dubi

[RichieBoy]

Note the Operating Line of Credit Increases

Apparently their bank is taking a shine to Glenbriar's increasing profits. IMHO

13. Indebtedness Incurred or Repaid Glenbriar’s operating line of credit stood at approximately $290,000 at September 30, 2006.

13. Indebtedness Incurred or Repaid Glenbriar’s operating line of credit stood at approximately $440,000 at October 31, 2006.

13. Indebtedness Incurred or Repaid Glenbriar’s operating line of credit stood at approximately $480,000 at November 30, 2006.

Also worthy of note the line of credit still increased in November despite GBRT and PearTree each had a client go belly up on them with a loss of $35,000 incurred meanwhile additionally they put new employees on the payroll in Calgary.

Liking what I'm seeing, Go Robbie GO!

[RichieBoy]

Well hello Dubi

Not yet available to my knowledge but I can see where it might be useful on Ebay alright you never know who your buying from LOL! I see where Skype-out users will have to pay in North America this January 1st.

Do you have a similar feature in Israel? The quality was scratchy but for free it was hard to complain about I could call anywhere in US or Canada ANY home phone or cellphone. I suppose Skype is justifying the fees for network improvement 911 service etc. but it was a spoiler as a freebie

[midastouch017]

Hi Richie,

Do you have this feature yet ?
I do not :(

Regards,

Dubi

[RichieBoy]

Analyze this...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6179117.stm

If anyone wants to chat on Skype about GBRT feel free to email me and I'll give you my handle... uhhh no I don't have this lie detector software you'll just have to take my word for it. LOL!

richierichness @ yahoo.com

[RichieBoy]

Rob's spiel & comment.

The company has been going about a major restructuring in Calgary. There are many more people on hire there now. The company is now targeting larger firms who can use their management skills in a service level agreement. I kept him on a tight reign or it's half an hour before I can ask another question LOL!

The German financing is all but a bust the company moved to the US and the environment for financing in Europe has deteriorated which prompted them to locate in the US.

I can see PearTree will be quite a success restructuring Calgary office more hires and higher revenue the bottom line is GBRT revenues are headed north. For this to bust clear of the present trading range we need financing for that acquisition. He won't be acquiring any rinky dink startup the firm will be fully operating and if I didn't know better he a several companies he is watching closely.

Still guys we are back to that same swan song FINANCING. A real tough call he might swing it but phew 7% financing man he'll need to be mighty fortunate IMHO but WTHDIK?

Cheers...Rich

[RichieBoy]

Spoke to Rob Matheson

I'll cover this in the Q&A I presented that will be easiest to present here.

Why do a listing on the Frankfurt Exchange? Basically to facilitate the customer Peek Hill a customer in Westbank BC had clients in Germany. It's basically a Bulletin Board there are no regulatory compliances or any fees.

How is Brazil doing with the B2B infrastructure? They have been trying to get financing in the US to adapt the software and to roll out the product. So far financing has not been closed yet.

Any plans to return to the VSE? That would necessitate GBRT providing something more , something with some buzz in it EG: A public offering or a business acquisition "trigger". Something that would ignite volume on the TSX:V

Any other plans? We have some "irons in the fire" nothing I can talk about today though

Which is more lucrative Tekhead or Peer 1 contract? Peer 1 PearTree is now returning revenues 7-12% higher making up for any losses in the oil well revenue and PearTree is expected to do much better moving forward

Has GBRT got any imminent news or anything major they are looking to close on? Nothing imminent but Glenbriar continues pursuing financing so GBRT can acquire an IT services firm up and running in the Toronto area. We have received offers from venture capitalists in the 43% range and bridge financing from a Toronto fund worked out to 22%. To be cost effective Glenbriar is looking for something around the 7% mark and continues to look at other avenues

I gave Rob some slack to talk on where they are at (brave of me what?) I will touch on that in the next post.

Cheers...Rich

[RichieBoy]

Somebody not there

I'll call again Thursday sheesh Thursday already! He may be out of town in which case we could get delayed a few weeks I am due to go back to work soon.

Of course Rob was supposed to remedy all that working for a living thing anyway? Very selfish of him that wretched ratbag... think I'll really pick his brain over this time.

Rich will report back to the Glenbriar fan club at his earliest convenience pass the hat for me will yah guys?

[RichieBoy]

Interesting Article about Skype (registration required)


Is Skype ready for the corporate world?

by Deb Shinder | More from Deb Shinder | 11/17/06

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Takeaway: Many credit Skype with bringing VoIP to the masses, but is it a viable replacement for all of your other phone services? Deb Shinder weighs the pros and cons of Skype for corporate use, and she takes the Skype 3.0 beta for a test drive.

With millions of users worldwide, Skype is arguably the most popular consumer-level voice over IP (VoIP) implementation on the planet. As of the end of last year, Skype, now owned by eBay, had more than 50 million users according to many reports—and more than 200 million downloads.

Most credit Skype with bringing VoIP to the masses. One big reason for its popularity is that it's freeware—at least, if you don't need to be able to receive calls from regular phones.

Is Skype just a toy for home users and techie types who don't want to pay for a "real" VoIP service, or does it have something to offer businesses? Let's take a closer look at the peer-to-peer VoIP software from the same folks who brought us the KaZaA file-sharing program.
What's different about Skype?

In its original incarnation, Skype is a type of "soft phone"—it runs on a regular PC on top of a standard operating system. (It's available for Windows, Linux, and Macintosh OS X.)

However, there are dedicated mobile Wi-Fi phones available that will let you make Skype calls without a PC (but not without an Internet connection). One example is the NETGEAR Skype WiFi phone.

Most commercial VoIP services operate on one of two standard protocols: Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) or H.323, which are standards defined by the IETF and ITU. Calls typically go through a call server, which manages the calls.

But Skype is a little different: It uses closed, proprietary protocols and peer-to-peer technology that depend on "supernodes." According to some analyses, Skype's P2P network is also fundamentally different from other P2P networks, but—not surprisingly—it's similar to that of KaZaA, which also uses the supernode structure.

Skype also differs from other VoIP services because it provides instant text messaging (IM) and file-transfer services—not just voice communication. With the free software, you can perform all these transactions with others who have Skype installed on their computers, and you can make calls to PSTN and cellular numbers.

However, you can't receive incoming calls except from other Skype users. To do that, you need to pay for the SkypeIn service, which is considerably less expensive than most VoIP services—coming in around $38 (U.S.) for a full year.
Skype features and concerns for business

Security is a big concern for businesses today, especially those in industries regulated under HIPAA, GLBA, and other laws that require them to employ measures to protect the confidentiality of certain information. Skype encrypts all voice traffic with AES, a strong encryption standard adopted by the U.S. government in 2002.

Many VoIP systems suffer from implementation difficulty because their protocols don't play well with firewalls and Network Address Translation (NAT) devices. But Skype works behind NAT and firewalls.

Skype is also available for Windows Mobile devices, such as the Samsung i730 Pocket PC phone. If you have an Internet connection, you can use it to make calls instead of using up your allotted monthly cell phone minutes. With a SkypeIn number, you also get a voice mail account, where callers can leave messages if you don't answer (including when your computer is off or disconnected from the Internet).

Businesses will like the fact that you can make outgoing calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world at no cost—and that includes video calls. You can even conference with up to four people at no cost, and you can engage in group chats with up to 100 people.

Through the end of 2006, you can also place outgoing calls to landlines and mobile phones in the United States as part of the free service. If you pay for a SkypeIn phone number, you can receive calls from non-Skype phones as well as forward Skype calls to your landline or mobile phone.

One problem you may run into is that Skype calls don't display caller ID information. All Skype calls show up on caller ID as 000-012-3456. If the called party has configured his or her service to block unidentified calls, Skype calls won't go through.

It's also important to remember (as the Skype Web site and software warn you frequently) that Skype doesn't provide emergency service. You can't call 911 with it, so it's not a good idea to rely on it as your only phone service.

What's new in version 3?

When eBay acquired Skype in 2005, part of the official announcement quoted eBay CEO Meg Whitman as saying, "By combining the two leading e-commerce franchises, eBay and PayPal, with the leader in Internet voice communications, we will create an extraordinarily powerful environment for business on the Net."

The newest version, Skype 3.0 (currently in beta), appears to be making good on the goal of attracting business customers. In fact, it boasts a business version that's easy to deploy to multiple machines on a network using Windows Installer (MSI) packages, and companies can centrally manage multiple accounts with the Business Control Panel. The administrator can then allocate Skype phone numbers and voice mail to users. (At the time of this writing, the business version of Skype 3.0 beta is build 3.0.32.123, whereas the regular Skype 3.0 beta is build 3.0.0.106.)

There's an optional feature you can install to allow you to call regular phone numbers on any Web site with a click. There are also a number of add-ons you can install to make Skype more productive, including:

* Pamela—a personal digital assistant program for Skype
* TalkandWrite—a whiteboard application with voice and video
* Skylook—an extension that lets you record Skype calls and get SMS alerts, voice mail in your e-mail inbox, and Microsoft Outlook reminders by phone
* SKY-click—a Web-based call center
* Transclick—a translation plug-in for chat messages

The Skype experience

The last time I tried Skype, several years ago, I was less than impressed. Voice quality wasn't very good (using a T-1 Internet connection), and calls didn't connect reliably. So I was prepared to be disappointed when I downloaded and installed Skype 3.0.

Instead, I was pleasantly surprised. At almost 14 MB, the download isn't tiny, but the installation went smoothly and only took a few minutes. Over my 15-Mbps FiOS connection, the sound is as good as my landline and better than my Lingo VoIP and cellular lines.

One difference I noted between the consumer and corporate versions was that the former automatically imported my contacts from Outlook, whereas the latter didn't. However, I was able to do so easily by selecting the Import option from the Contacts menu.

I signed up for a SkypeIn phone number to test the feature, and Skype activated the number I selected within 10 minutes. You can request a specific number in your area code, which Skype will assign you if it's available, or you can choose from a list of available numbers.

I was able to immediately make calls from my landline to the new number and leave voice mail. The History tab displays voice mail messages, along with missed calls.
Summary

Is Skype a viable replacement for all of your other corporate phone services? Probably not, if only because of the emergency 911 limitations. But it's becoming more reliable and robust all the time, and the price certainly beats that of other VoIP providers. Skype is certainly an inexpensive way to add extra phone lines, with a whole slew of features that are business-friendly.

Want more tips and tricks to help you plan or optimize your VoIP deployment? Automatically sign up for our free VoIP newsletter, delivered each Monday!

Deb Shinder is a technology consultant, trainer, and writer who has authored a number of books on computer operating systems, networking, and security. She currently specializes in security issues and Microsoft products, and she has received Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (MVP) status in Windows Server Security.

[RichieBoy]

Hi ragtrade sure has been quiet

Considering the business GBRT is doing I would have thought this board to be more active. Anywho I'm going to see if I can't tackle Rob next week and see what he has to say.

Been long enough for Brazil to bloom I reckon will let you know if I hear anything positive. The Frankfurt listing had me alarmed I thought it might be another front for some possible NSS (back of mind thinking Belgium exchange known for hedge fund hanky panky) but it appears the company's own doing so our German friends may be positioning are my thoughts again will update next week.

Tekhead wow that was a nice score Rob did, gotta help our bottom line ,looks good.

Have a great weekend!

Cheers...Rich

[ragtrade]

I was wondering the same.

[RichieBoy]

turr tip off on SH thread

Well very interesting turr on SH thread has spotted the PPS rising (10000 volume yesterday) but the real news is the low bids are disappearing all of a sudden. That 42.86 % rise in PPS on CNQ quote page looks to be a typo but disappearing low ball bids is out of the ordinary for sure.

Very odd, I wonder if someone knows something we don't?

NAWWWWWW!

[RichieBoy]

Thumbing through this latest PDF

Sorry guys had my nose to the grindstone lately but thought these highlights should be noted.

We are really looking forward to implementing this solution across all of our locations.”

PEER 1, the global leader in Internet infrastructure solutions, delivers highly scalable and reliable bandwidth, co-location and dedicated hosting packages to over 15,000 customers worldwide.

Geez don't know about you but this sounds like long term continued good news. A picture below of the new Shore Tel phones recently installed in Alberta for Tekhead

[RichieBoy]

Well that solves that then

I won't be investing in financial porn any time soon I guess the market isn't ready for it yet...

Anyone heard anything recently? I mean about this stock that is LOL!

[RichieBoy]

heavy volume on the 29th eh?

Well I near wet myself...

[RichieBoy]

betman shhhhh!

The best time to buy is when no one wants the stock...

Quite right to ask don't get me wrong. Do your DD absolutely but if insiders are buying, then the stock gets listed on the Frankfurt and now a ten year strategic alliance I think it's quite evident there is more news in the pipeline.

Patience my good man and if you don't have the scratch join the club but clearly there is a lot more to this than meets the eye.

Good Luck

[RichieBoy]

Back from work and digging around

Quantech Alliance

Anyone read the PDF? http://www.cnq.ca/Page.asp?PageID=2013&AA_RecordID=101

Can anyone give me a clue where Rob is going here? First he lists on the Frankfurt Exchange then he partners with this IT firm from Kelowna meanwhile I am waiting for news from Brazil.

Pardon my weak brain my job does not test the brain cells much but any idea where he is going with this I'm kinda spaced trying to take this all in. There is very little continuity here and I am lost where PearTree is targeting their main thrust now.

Enhanced VOIP great but is he going into a vertical market trying to get bought out or taken over? If anyone can provide some continuity on where Rob is taking this VOIP strategy even if it is just a theory I'd welcome the input. I see Skype is getting into Business VOIP now that may have prompted this TEN YEAR "alliance", be pretty cool if we got taken out by Skype or affiliate n'est pas?

Getting very spread out though boys, not convinced I have a clear read on the business strategy anymore. Interesting yes, no brainer? Uhhh not sure I'd go that far...Rob is not showing too many cards that's for sure.

Thanks...Rich

[betman]

Its now 28 days and counting with no trades I hate to sound like a basher but this is getting to be a little bit too much. Just what are we paying 5000.00 a month for?