064: The anatomy of telephony, part 1 - Origins

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Nikola welcomes Oisin Glynn, VP of Solution Consulting, to discuss the fascinating history and evolution of modern telephony. Going back to the inception of telephone systems, from their early manual connections to the adoption of the PSTN and the advent of private branch exchanges (PBX), the conversation touches on the impact of the internet and mobile telephony on traditional phone systems, the rise of VoIP, and how companies like Cisco and Avaya played pivotal roles in transforming business communications. Whether you're curious about the historical milestones or the technical nuances of modern telecommunication, this episode is a perfect start to a series on the wizardry in present day telephonics.

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