The messaging war is about to heat up yet again as Facebook Messenger becomes available in the UK today. Originally launched in the US in mid-August, the free-to-use app is now available for iOS and Android.

Just like Apple’s forthcoming iMessage, BlackBerry BBM and recent Skype acquisition GroupMe, you can communicate with your friends either on an individual basis or in group conversation, regardless of whether they’re chatting via their computer, tablet or mobile phone.

Users can also share their location, send images and contact information between one another and for those not using a smartphone or who don’t have the app installed, there’s the option to include these contacts in the conversation via text message.

The USP that gives Facebook Messenger the edge over other messaging clients is, well, Facebook. Because the app taps directly in to your friend lists on Facebook, there’s no need to manually build up a roll call of contacts like you have to with BlackBerry’s BBM PIN scheme, making it considerably more appealing to those with hectic schedules who just want to connect straight away.

Combine this ease of use with the fact that there’s over 750 million active Facebook users around the world and the social networking site’s foray into the mobile space could well become the messaging platform to rule them all.

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A county in America is setting up different Phone systems throughout its various services and divisions as a way to merge the users into one communications system.

Maricopa County, in Arizona will quickly upgrade its out-dated 15 year-old analogue system and upgrade it for state-of-the-art new Telephone systems inside attempt to improve employee efficiency.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors opted to pay $20.1 million to modernise its old-fashioned system and catapult it into the 21st century. The brand new system is made up of aspects which include desktop video conferencing and teleworking that allows employees to work remotely.

The county spokeswoman, Cari Gerchick, claimed: “Our existing phone system… is nearing the end of its useful life.”

The revolutionary system is going to be moved forward out the district over about four years but the backbone of the system will likely be accomplished once construction to the new downtown court tower is finish in November 2011. The modern court tower will be the first county facility to join the new system and officials predict that this new phone system will last at the very least 10 years.

Abbey Telecom can do just the same and with our vast experience and hard to beat prices it is no wonder why folks come to us initially for quality phone systems. Like a friendly family owned business we specialise in telephone system installation and maintenance; so phone the experienced team today and combine all your staffs throughout departments.

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Chief Engineer Duane Dalldorf is an Asset to Core Telecom

Core Telecom’s Chief Engineer, Duane Dalldorf, has seen the company go from strength to strength as a leading supplier of specialised telephony solutions, specialist in the supply of non geographical numbers.

Duane joined Core in 2007 to manage and improve the main infrastructure. He brought 7 years worth of technical experience, as well as a wealth of knowledge on the TDM switch (NACT), having previously administered for various carriers and multi-national telecommunication networks.

During his time at Core, Duane has conceptualised and deployed the VoIP network and hardware from the first Quintum Gateway. He developed and implemented the first IVR (Interactive Voice Recognition) adding to and improving the service with his team of engineers. He manages the technical aspects of all new interconnects within the Core network forming a sound basis for all Core Telecom’s requirements.

Duane endeavours to create new projects and initiatives, forging Core onwards into a new phase of service development, improving customer service

“I was delighted when I joined Core Telecom” commented Duane, “I have always been excited about the immense potential of the company and am proud to be a part of that success.”

Duane’s technical creativity is a credit to Core’s developing brand. He is a valued member of the team and will work with Core Telecom on all future endeavours.