Building a VoIP Network with Nortel's Multimedia Communication Server 5100

Focus on any internal financial controls that may exist within your VoIP system.
Consider applicability of cross-IT security standards to your VoIP system. GLBGramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Make sure that your VoIP system is included in risk management processes for GLBA compliance plans.
Consider FDIC VoIP recommendations when evaluating GLBA compliance.
Document VoIP system compliance as you would any other part of the data infrastructure. HIPA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Pay special attention to VoIP components or adjuncts that record calls or conversations.
Don t forget Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems when evaluating HIPAA impact to VoIP systems.
Ensure you have complete documentation per HIPAA requirements. CALEA Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act
Don t assume you re not considered a carrier (or substantial replacement) for CALEA purposes if you provide communication services to the public in any form the new rules may apply to you too.
Find an appropriate technical standard and drive your software or equipment vendor toward compliance.
Be sure to file all necessary paperwork with the FCC.
Be sure to investigate and comply with local regulations that mandate ALI support, even if you re not a carrier.
If you are a VoIP carrier, you must provide E911 services or risk substantial penalties or fines.
Remember that VoIP services are treated equally with other communications services in the eCommunications...