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SIP trunking services close cost gaps around mobility
SIP trunking services can not only reduce costs around PSTNs but mobile networks as well. Find out how in this tip.Tip
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Can WebRTC applications and mobility invigorate a stagnant UC market?
UC vendors say WebRTC applications and mobility will help enterprise keep up with sophisticated user demandsColumn | 18 Mar 2013
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Is it necessary to increase bandwidth after buying SIP trunks?
Cost will play a factor when deciding whether to increase your Internet bandwidth after buying SIP trunks, says IP telephony expert Jon Arnold.ATE
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Can Session Initiation Protocol run on top of 802.11?
Session Initiation Protocol may be able to run on top of 802.11, but there are important factors to address, says telephony expert Matt Brunk.Answer
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Why is SIP trunking better than PRI and BRI?
SIP trunking is preferable over PRI and BRI based on flexibility and cost benefits, says telephony expert Matt Brunk.ATE
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What are the benefits of SIP trunking compared with hosted VoIP?
Benefits of SIP trunking vs. hosted VoIP stem mainly from cost savings, but one isn't necessarily replacing the other, says VoIP expert Matt Brunk.Answer
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Oracle's Acme Packet acquisition could spur IP migration
Oracle announces intent to acquire Acme Packet to accelerate IP migration.News | 05 Feb 2013
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DHCP basics: Understanding the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
What is DHCP, and why is this technology important? Look at our guide, and any confusion over the DCHP basics you've been feeling can be put to rest.Tutorial
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Session border control: The good, the bad, the ugly
Session border controllers do well in securing VoIP connections, but enterprises should carefully analyze whether they should manage those borders.Tip
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scalable video coding (SVC)
Scalable video coding (SVC) is an extension of the H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) video compression standard for video encoding.Definition
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Four steps for managing multiple unified communications vendors
Managing multiple vendors in any IT environment is difficult. Try mixing UC vendors and it's next to impossible. These 4 steps ease multivendor woes.Tip
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Can WebRTC applications and mobility invigorate a stagnant UC market?
UC vendors say WebRTC applications and mobility will help enterprise keep up with sophisticated user demandsColumn | 18 Mar 2013
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Mobile device adoption alters UC strategies
As the BYOD revolution unfurls, enterprises find that mobile device adoption requires an alteration to current unified communications (UC) strategies.Tip
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The evolution of enterprise telephony: Prepare UC for mobile endpoints
While desk phones remain viable, the evolution of the UC endpoint is inevitable. Enterprise telephony must incorporate mobile devices.Tip
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Top three unified communications trends of 2012
As the year winds to a close, the top unified communications trends of 2012 have emerged as collaboration, mobility, BYOD and UC cloud offerings.Photo Story
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Enterprise mobility needs could ramp up UCaaS market
The UCaaS market has been slowly evolving. As enterprises shift to using mobile devices to access UC applications, however, UCaaS could mature.News | 08 Nov 2012
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Cloud UC: SMBs love it, enterprises remain leery
Analysts discuss how cloud UC can appeal to the enterprise as well as SMBs. Avaya Inc. offers AvayaLive Connect as a UCaaS option for the SMB market.News | 19 Jul 2012
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Changing UC architecture using a flexible composability design
With new drivers changing the UC landscape, this video blog considers a UC architecture based on a composability design for ultimate enterprise flexibility.Video
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Integrating mobile device management with UC systems and features
Businesses need a plan to integrate their existing UC systems with their mobile device management and BYOD policy; building a matrix can give the project a logical start.Tip
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Extranet and desktop video requirements drive 2012 telepresence trends
As visual collaboration needs grow, desktop and extranet video deployments create more enterprise bandwidth and performance management concerns than telepresence rooms.Tip
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Four steps for managing multiple unified communications vendors
Managing multiple vendors in any IT environment is difficult. Try mixing UC vendors and it's next to impossible. These 4 steps ease multivendor woes.Tip
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Cloud telephony: A potential hit or miss for businesses?
Cloud telephony users describe their implantation process, pros associated with moving to the cloud and advice for prospective customers.News | 03 Apr 2013
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Defining an enterprise strategy to reap social media benefits
In order to reap social media benefits, enterprises must define a social media strategy, which includes revisiting technology and security policies.Tip
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How could SDNs possibly have an impact on unified communications?
How could SDNs potentially impact unified communications? Find out in this video interview.Video
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Taking the complexity out of unified communications solutions
Unified communications solutions are notoriously complex. Learn how to simplify a UC deployment using the best practices discussed in this article.Tip
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Blue Jeans Network integrates Lync-Skype and room-based video
In addition to integrating Microsoft Lync and Skype, Blue Jeans Network enables screensharing and conferencing with room-based video.News | 27 Feb 2013
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Video conferencing software and hardware: Hybrid approach needed
Mobility spurs video conferencing software need; users want software- and cloud-based offerings to interoperate with their legacy video hardware.News | 14 Feb 2013
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Hardware vs. software: Logitech offers Cisco accessories for Jabber
Logitech releases Cisco accessories to complement Jabber software, as businesses make the transition from hardware to software unified communications.News | 23 Jan 2013
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Mobile device adoption alters UC strategies
As the BYOD revolution unfurls, enterprises find that mobile device adoption requires an alteration to current unified communications (UC) strategies.Tip
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Avoid unnecessary vendor upselling for unified communication solutions
When purchasing your unified communication solutions, avoid unnecessary UC vendor upselling techniques that could cost you unwanted product features.Tip
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How to review VoIP phone security amid Cisco IP phone vulnerabilities
In light of recent Cisco IP phone vulnerabilities, expert Brad Casey evaluates VoIP phone security and offers measures to secure VoIP phones.Answer
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DHCP basics: Understanding the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
What is DHCP, and why is this technology important? Look at our guide, and any confusion over the DCHP basics you've been feeling can be put to rest.Tutorial
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Can keeping traffic on separate VLANs counter VoIP security risks?
Although keeping data and VoIP traffic on separate VLANs can counter VoIP security risks, it can be a tough sell, says VoIP expert Matt Brunk.Answer
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'Securing Cisco IP Telephony Networks': Book chapter download
Chapter 1 of the book 'Securing Cisco IP Telephony Networks' offers useful information on IP telephony solutions, including how to secure your network from security attacks.Chapter Download
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Cloud, UC forces network architects to redesign WANs
Enterprises must consider redesigning their wide area networks (WANs) to support cloud computing and unified communications (UC).News | 07 Sep 2012
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Do high-definition video conferencing tools provide security features?
High-definition video conferencing comes with some security features, but you can ensure a more secure session, explains our video expert.Answer
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The ultimate guide to telepresence solutions
This guide covers the history, background and development of telepresence technology, along with the issues of enterprises security concerns and interoperability needs. It also offers informative information on market leaders, and telepresence trends.guide
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Integrating mobile device management with UC systems and features
Businesses need a plan to integrate their existing UC systems with their mobile device management and BYOD policy; building a matrix can give the project a logical start.Tip
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Free collaboration tools a la Google spur better enterprise UC apps
Rather than eclipsing enterprise collaboration tools and UC apps, free collaboration tools are prompting commercial vendors to improve security and integration.Tip
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Secure video conferencing: Auto-answer can be risky
Enterprises concerned about secure video conferencing need to assess the risk posed by the auto-answer feature, which could open the door for snooping by unwanted visitors.Feature
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