Dictionary

This dictionary has been set up to help you better understand the technical "lingo" associated with voice and data communication. Simply click on a letter below to find a particular word.

Voice Interrupt on Busy
A special intercom call that lets a user interrupt and speak to another user who is busy on a call.

Voice-over IP
Also known as IP Telephony; the ability to carry both voice and data over the same line using Internet Protocol.

Voice Messaging System
A call routing and messaging device that priveds call coverage by answering calls and routing them to caller designated extensions. It also lets callers leave messages at unanswered extensions and lets subscribers retrieve their messages.

Virtual Private Network
Generally refers to a network in which some of the parts are connected using the public Internet, but the data sent acors the Internet is encrypted, so the entire network is "virtually" private