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QUESTION POSED ON: 09 May 2007
What is the difference between a VoIP client and an IMS client?

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EXPERT RESPONSE
VoIP clients cover a broad range of things. IMS is a VoIP application from a specific manufacturer with capabilities above just moving voice calls over IP.


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