03.27.06
Computerworld > Skype: hazardous to network health?
Suprising info about Skype - the much hyped free video conferencing platform that offers encrypted communications, and is quite popular with many who are constantly using cutting edge tech tools…
From Computerworld > Skype: hazardous to network health?
While not exactly a low-profile endeavour before its recent acquisition by eBay, Skype is sure to be an even greater presence on the internet and on home computers — and most likely on your corporate network. But can Skype be hazardous to your network’s health?
It might come as no surprise that you could be carrying Skype traffic for your user base but are you are aware that your LAN and WAN links might be carrying the VoIP traffic of complete strangers? That is, traffic of VoIP conversations that neither originate nor terminate on your network. In effect, you are donating what can be scarce and expensive WAN bandwidth to your newly minted multi-millionaire friends at Skype. (I’m sure, however, that they greatly appreciate it.)
