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Andy Abramson
I'm a journalist who is also a marketing and public relations professional.
Interests: travel, wine, friends, blues, tech, music-jazz, dining, rock.
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We've Moved
As of November 9th, 2022 VoipWatch is now part of AndyAbramson.com. To see my latest writings go to andyabramson.com This site will remain for easy access to archives, Google Searches (for now) and things like my historical in the news details. Overtime, this will all get migrated to andyabramson.com but for now it's here. Continue reading
Posted Nov 9, 2022 at VoIPWatch
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Andy Abramson has shared their blog Working Anywhere
Nov 8, 2022
Audio and Video Quality is Key for Effective Conference Calls
In today's business world, almost everything is done remotely. We conduct meetings via conference calls, we collaborate with co-workers in different time zones through video chat, and we even interview candidates for open positions without ever meeting them in person. While this may save on travel expenses and time, it also presents some unique challenges—namely, ensuring that everyone involved has the proper equipment to participate in the call effectively. First and foremost, if you're going to be participating in a lot of conference calls, you need to have great lighting. This may seem like a small detail, but it's actually... Continue reading
Posted Nov 5, 2022 at VoIPWatch
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While The Site Was Down
I've been doing lots of blog posting on LinkedIn while the site host, TypePad was having issues. You can read the posts here. Continue reading
Posted Nov 1, 2022 at VoIPWatch
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Apologies
It seems TypePad has been offline for a few days. What I thought was an intermittent outage was much worse. I can see that everything is still not right, and offer my apologies to my readers and loyal followers of many, many years. Andy Abramson Continue reading
Posted Oct 31, 2022 at VoIPWatch
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What's Next for Wireless?
The wireless industry is constantly evolving. Every year, we see new technologies and trends emerge that have the potential to change the landscape of wireless forever. So, what's next for wireless? Here's what to watch: 1. eSIMs: Embedded SIM (eSIM) cards are the next generation of SIM cards. Unlike traditional SIM cards, which are physical cards that must be inserted into a device, eSIMs are embedded into devices and can be activated remotely. This means that users will no longer have to physically swap out their SIM cards when they want to change carriers. Instead, they'll be able to simply... Continue reading
Posted Oct 15, 2022 at VoIPWatch
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All You Need to Know About eSIMs
Posted Oct 15, 2022 at VoIPWatch
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Arriving Early On Video Conference Calls
You've likely experienced it, especially since the pandemic started. You're on back to back conference calls on ZOOM and say your 10 AM call that's scheduled for 30 minutes is about to end--but you're not done, or someone else on the call isn't finished making their points and BAM-someone due to be on your next call dials in around 1025--thinking of course they'll be early for the call and maybe they can catch up with you. So, because the call your on has nothing to do with them, you let them sit in the waiting room, much like doctors do... Continue reading
Posted Sep 26, 2022 at VoIPWatch
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Apple's iPhone: Something Old, Something New
Posted Sep 26, 2022 at VoIPWatch
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Zoom Is Taking Aim At Microsoft, Maybe Google
Posted Sep 20, 2022 at VoIPWatch
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Self (Helpless) Checkout
The New York Times has a story on how Wegmans, a regional supermarket chain has decided to drop self checkout. As I was just in London where self-checkout is all over the place in Tesco, M&S and even the really hip Amazon store on Wood Wharf, I found myself wondering how much money is being lost to theft. Well it seems Wegmans has the same thoughts. Cutting labor to save money only works if the solution doesn't cost you more. Continue reading
Posted Sep 19, 2022 at VoIPWatch
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Yes It's Time To Blog
Ya gotta love longtime pal Om Malik. He has a way of just being the "editor" who kicks one in the posterior at just the right time. Today he posted about Blogging, and it reminded me how much I've missed it. Sure I've been doing some Medium and LinkedIn writing now and then, but to be honest, the last few years for me have been diffused and focused on the client work. Now it's time to resume -when there's something to say. Over time, I've created EV Watch for Electric Vehicle News WineSiders for my wine reviews WineScene that was... Continue reading
Posted Sep 19, 2022 at VoIPWatch
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Vonage Sold to Ericsson--Why?
Posted Nov 22, 2021 at VoIPWatch
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RCS: The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Friend
There's a lot being written today about RCS (rich communications suite) from Google/Android and how the three major U.S. mobile operators-AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, have all embraced it and are rolling it out. Well, they're clearly not doing it to replace the legacy SMS platform on Android devices because it's the greatest invention since the iPhone (which it doesn't currently work on). And, if you think about it, the whole encryption thing being bandied about is another red herring. Any mobile user wanting to use encryption is using Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp or any of the many other apps that already... Continue reading
Posted Jul 21, 2021 at VoIPWatch
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It’s A New Dawn, It’s A New Day. It’s a New Era for the World of Wine
As the Covid-19 Pandemic continues, and as the world starts to reopen, the wine industry finds itself in a very different position than it has been experiencing over the past 15 months as businesses far and wide sort of are returning to normal. But with all the changes that the Corona virus caused to so many industries, the wine world, like those others, has seen things change too, and there may be no going back to where things were like in 2019. First, travel is still not back to the pre-Covid levels, but it's getting there. This is impacting international... Continue reading
Posted Jul 7, 2021 at WINESCENE
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Why I'm Not At IT Expo This Year
This week is IT Expo, one of my favorite conferences of the year. And for the first time in a long time, with the last time being due to a cancelled red eye flight over ten years ago, I'm not going. And, unlike that aborted trip, this time it was my choice, and that choice was despite offers from clients to pay for my room, and offers from friends at TMC to continue my moderating streak of many years. Did I want to attend? Yes. But a series of factors weighed in, and given this is a personal choice, I... Continue reading
Posted Jun 21, 2021 at VoIPWatch
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Finding The Places To Go And Having Fun
Posted Jan 31, 2021 at WINESCENE
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A Lot Has Changed
Posted Dec 1, 2020 at VoIPWatch
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Voxbone Acquired by Bandwidth
Today Bandwidth announced they are acquiring Voxbone, a company I'm very familiar with from years of working with them in their early stages before becoming PE-backed. I've always admired their foresight, and recall how they always had Bandwidth in their sights, first as a customer, then wearily as a competitor, and even as a possible merger candidate. The deal makes a lot of sense, as for Bandwidth, as this removes a layer of supplier/co-opitition in North America, while expanding their footprint globally. The obvious layer it removes is the battle for the supply for telephone numbers, a service both have... Continue reading
Posted Oct 12, 2020 at VoIPWatch
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A Rose by any Other Name is Still a Rose
Posted Sep 30, 2020 at WINESCENE
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This Time, Microsoft Really Wants To Be Your Phone Company
Posted Sep 23, 2020 at VoIPWatch
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Lenovo Ideapad Duet Chromebook-The Price Is Right
Over the past few weeks I've been thinking more and more about how much tech jewelry I've been carrying around. In round numbers it's like this: Mac Book Air 2020 $1600 or Samsung Galaxy Chromebook $1000 iPad Mini w/LTE $ 700 iPhone XS $1150 One Plus 8 $ 700 That's over $3,500-$4,000 in tech I'm carrying around when I travel-and well, that's just insane. Add in headsets, chargers, battery packs, plus a nice bag, and I bet I'm not leaving the house with less than $5,000 in tech gear when I travel or even just jet around town on meetings.... Continue reading
Posted Sep 16, 2020 at VoIPWatch
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Is It Time To Rethink Wine Sales
Posted Sep 8, 2020 at WINESCENE
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The Cashless Sports Stadium Arrives
The headline on the news release read "Allegiant Stadium to make history as the first American pro sports venue to open cashless" so being a reformed sports marketing executive brought a smile to my face. It was also in a real way, a true to life dejavu for me. You see, 32 years ago when I was working with the Denver Nuggets we were one of, if not, the first arena's to incorporate credit cards at the concession stands. Back then, cash was king. You bought your beer with cash. Paid for your popcorn with dollars. You picked out merchandise... Continue reading
Posted Sep 6, 2020 at VoIPWatch
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Google Voice Adds On Going Call Takeover
Posted Sep 2, 2020 at VoIPWatch
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