Fred's Blog

So, earlier today (2019-09-24), Sangoma tweeted the following: Is it possible to outgrow an #opensource #PBX?

The high cost of poor automation?

She runs a tight kitchen for sure.

At the end of January, it is my honor to attend Asterisk World at ITExpo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

So, AnneMarie entered our lives about 6 weeks ago, and despite all of the amazing advice from all my family and friends, I underestimated the amount of disruption a newborn brings.

2 days of try and fail can save you 5 minutes of reading the manual — @miconda (via the Kamailio SR-Users List)

A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit. — Ancient Greek Proverb

The question: When should you use Kamailio?

Been a fun Summer and early Fall, and although our trip to Europe should have included alcohol, we made the best of it.

You can't fight feelings with logic. — Corey

This October, smart people throughout the globe will gather in Orlando, Florida —not for Disney World, Universal, or Sea World… but rather something much more exciting… open source telecom.

You've made this day a special day, by just your being you.

You've made this day a special day, by just your being you.

It’s summer-time, very hot, very humid, and this means… it’s time for ClueCon!

Just returned from an incredible trip to Berlin for Kamailio World 2018, the 6th annual meeting of all things Kamailio.

Paul Anka wrote the words… but once Frank sang it, he owned it forever… although the Sid Vicious version is pretty amazing.

I’ve spent my adult life building a reputation of honesty— you may not like what I say… but you can trust the source.

I love Waffle House.

In just a couple weeks, the Mrs. and I will be headed back to Berlin for Kamailio World.

Sure, she’s beautiful… But knowing my wife will RTFM when she has a problem is one of the hottest things I’ve seen. pic.twitter.com/nVA3hJivid Fred Posner (@fredposner) April 6, 2018

So, in my recent Facebook post I teased about a property tax story… here we go.

Mostly due to the recent news regarding Cambridge Analytica and people’s private information, many people have responded to a #DeleteFacebook trend —including the co-founder of WhatsApp.

This year I decided to head down to Orlando and catch the Enterprise Connect show.

It’s not too late to make plans to visit Berlin this May and join us at Kamailio World 2018.

… and all I got was the flu.

Friends, this Valentine’s day you will find me in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the 2018 Asterisk World!

TL/DR; — Even older, even fatter, longer goatee.

This year, as usual, I am honored to again be speaking at Astricon — the annual telecommunication conference celebrating all things Asterisk (as well as other open source VoIP).

TL/DR; We’re all good.

This morning (2017-09-09), Irma has decided to take a westwardly stroll towards the gulf.

Sometimes a blog post is an easy way of giving a group update… Last night the track for Hurricane Irma places Gainesville, Florida in the path of the storm.

Recently, Mitel posted to their corporate blog the Six Major Risks of Open Source Phone Systems.

Recently, as part of an EFF push to “save” encryption, I wrote to my Senators and Congressman to encourage the government to ensure security is not weakened with backdoors to encryption.

Welcomed 2017 with a new profile pic, posted here in it’s OMG did you need a profile shot that big glory: Fred Posner 2017 Profile Pic I’ve used a few profile shots over the years… from cartoons to Brooklyn, more cartoons to shots of me and the Mrs at Dis…

Ugh… please tell me you’re sick of the two party system.

TL/DR; — I’m older, fatter, and even more bald (if possible).

Yesterday, millions of Americans voted to elect Donald Trump president of the United States of America.

Normally, Yeni and I have a “no chains” rule when it comes to eating out.

At the White House Yeni demonstrates her coolness while taking a break in front of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Let me preface with a reminder—I’m neither Democrat nor Republican.

Shaving—that time honored tradition of holding an extremely sharp instrument to your head when you’re still half asleep.

It’s Earth Day 2016 and my beautiful, smoking hot wife loves bears.

If you don’t know me… my name is Fred, and I’m a Kamailian.

Flowroute, a SIP service provider, recently enabled SMS on all of their phone numbers (DIDs).

Sunset with my better half on the ocean.

Living in Florida allows you to enjoy great beaches, beautiful weather, interesting news, and incredible discounts to Disney World.

I’ve owned a few Fords in my life — from the ’78 Ford Bronco to my current 2003 Ford Expedition.

I’ve discussed why I love Kamailio many times on this site — and the Kamailio community remains a strong reason for my love of the project.

I was honored to have been chosen as a speaker during Astricon 2015.