The call for session initiation protocol (SIP) trunking materials has never been quite so strong, and this week, we got a good look at why. With a host of new products and services emerging, there's plenty of news to keep track of. Figuring out how this news applies to everyday circumstances, though, can be a challenge. So with a weekend on hand, it's a great time to take a step back and get a better handle on all this information, which we'll help with right now with our Week in Review coverage!

First we had a look at Plivo, which ordinarily offers an application programming interface (API) platform that focuses on carrier network resources. Now, Plivo is poised to bring out something new: a complete enterprise SIP trunking system that allows businesses to use an online portal to not only pay for but also provision SIP trunks. Currently in private beta, the full service is expected to hit full release next month under a soon-to-be-revealed brand name.

Next was a look at Excelocity, which joined up with SGW and the DSP Group (News - Alert) to produce a whole new organization geared toward the production of analog telephone adapters and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) gateways. The new production would help give service providers and others the ability to better bring VoIP service to users all over the world. Plus, the new tools produced by the group will come better in line with the Internet of Things (IoT) concept

SolveForce stepped in next with plans to expand in New York. With VoIP becoming increasingly popular all over, it's not surprising to see firms take on an interest in providing access, and SolveForce is looking to help make it easier to get in on the action. With the expansion comes a free online service so that potential customers can perform necessary research on the potential offerings on hand, something that should prove helpful given the increasing number of firms offering VoIP service in and around New York City.

Then we had a look at XOP Networks, whose Universal Service Node (USN) platform now supports virtualized instances on several different platforms, including Citrix (News - Alert) XenServer, VMware ESXi, and Microsoft Hyper-V. With virtualized conference bridge delivery, as it's known, users can carry on using servers already in place, which is generally a cost-savings measure. Virtual machines can also be moved to a new host without outages, and maintenance upgrades can be done without downtime for services.

Finally, news from Interoute arrived as European tech firm BQ turned to the company for its Virtual Data Center (VDC) system, a measure which would give BQ access to a complete call center with VoIP capability. This would allow the company to not only better bring together fully 1,000 workers across several different countries, but also give customers access to the service, allowing easier communication with the company and a better experience overall.

That was the week that was in SIP trunking, and there was plenty to talk about here. The market's increased demand prompted lots of new firms bringing out tools related to SIP trunking, and our global online community did its level best to bring back all the most valuable news of the day. So be sure to join us back here next week for all the latest in SIP trunking, and every weekend for our Week in Review coverage!