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H.323 Last modified: Wednesday, May 03, 2006
An International Telecommunications Union (ITU) standard that provides specification for computers, equipment, and services for multimedia communication over packet based networks that defines how real-time audio, video and data information is transmitted. H.323 is commonly used in VoIP, Internet Telephony, and IP-based videoconferencing. Users can connect with other users over the Internet and use varying products that support H.323. This standard is based on the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Real-Time Protocol (RTP) and Real-Time Control Protocol (RTCP), with additional protocols for call signaling, and data and audiovisual communications.
International Multimedia Teleconferencing Consortium, Inc. (IMTC) Home page of IMTC, a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting and facilitating the development and implementation of interoperable multimedia teleconferencing solutions based on open international standards. A Starter Kit on VoIP Confused about whether Voice over IP is the way for your business to go? You're not the only one. The technology has been gaining steam in the tech press during the past year, while federal lawmakers and regulators wrangle over who will have the regulatory upper hand. Enterprise VoIP Planet The IT Manager's Guide to Voice over IP H.323 Forum Industry news, products and services, event information, white papers, developer information and an FAQ.	Related Categories Internet Telephony Standards Telecommunications Videoconferencing Related Terms call controller call signaling H.324 IETF Internet telephony ITU MCU MGC MGCP multimedia RTP RTSP video conferencing VoIP