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Top unified communications definitions for UC professionals in 2011
After crunching numbers to see which unified communications definitions our readers searched for most in 2011, one thing's clear: As UC evolves, you like to return to the basics. Feature
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Managing mobile unified communications in a BYOD environment
Find out the first steps you should take when managing mobile unified communications in a bring your own device (BYOD) environment. Feature
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Enterprise UC tablets create new class of mobile device
Enterprise UC tablets give enterprises a new option for mobile UC deployments. Treated as a UC endpoint, these enterprise UC tablets offer integration that an iPad cannot achieve. Tutorial
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Do enterprises want to dump the desk phone for a softphone?
Plenty of vendors tell UC managers that it's time to replace wired desk phones with softphone applications on laptops or UC apps on mobile devices. But is anyone really doing it? Feature
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Mobile unified communications client overview: Connecting users
Mobile unified communications can be a boon to user productivity, but supporting a mix of users and mobile devices can be a nightmare. Learn about apps to link devices to the IP telephony infrastructure. Feature
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Mobile IP networks: An overview
With more people in the workforce moving mobile, thanks to road warriors and telecommuters, the demand for mobile IP is growing. In this chapter excerpt from "Wireless Networking Complete," you'll learn about mobile IP networks, from protocols to sec... Chapter Excerpt
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Tutorial: Mobile unified communications (UC)
Mobile unified communications (UC) is an integral part of a UC system. Learn about the benefits of mobile UC and implementing mobile UC, and discover what's available in terms of mobile UC products. Tutorial
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Mobile unified communications (UC) study guide
If you're going to make the jump to mobile unified communications (UC), make sure you have the proper know-how before you begin. Test your knowledge of mobile UC in this study guide with our interactive quiz on mobile messaging, mobile security and o... Study Guide
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Mobile UC solution provides seamless coverage, enhanced voice quality
Fed up with unreliable cellular service inside its warehouse, a Chicago-based produce distribution company rolled out a mobile UC solution that has improved employee productivity and customer satisfaction. Case Study
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Voice over WLANs: Determining ROI
This excerpt from Jim Geier's book Deploying Voice over Wireless LANs discusses how to complete an ROI study for VoWLAN and provides an ROI case study. Book Chapter
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ShoreTel Mobility app and BYOD dock: Not your ordinary desk phone
ShoreTel's new docking station and Mobility client can transform smartphones and tablets into desk phones. News | 07 May 2013
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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 demands Column | 18 Mar 2013
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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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Enterprise VoIP spending up, UC pros demand advanced mobility features
UC pros are deploying more sophisticated enterprise VoIP endpoints and making advanced PBX features around mobility a purchasing requirement. News | 29 Aug 2011
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Cloud providers deliver mobile collaboration apps better than on-prem
On-prem UC can't keep pace with the evolving mobile device landscape and sub-second latency requirements of mobile collaboration, but cloud UC providers can, says one expert. News | 21 Jul 2011
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Users won't plug in tablets, but mobile UC via Wi-Fi still dicey
Laptops, tablets and smartphones have evolved into multipurpose mobile UC endpoints, but their preferred access—Wi-Fi—hasn't kept up. News | 30 Jun 2011
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Unify UC user experience for mobile, bring your own device initiatives
With increasing focus on mobility and bring your own device initiatives, UC pros must ensure that users who juggle multiple devices have a unified user experience. News | 02 Jun 2011
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UC managers: Unified messaging services 1st priority for mobile users
Despite the hype around mobile UC, most UC managers say mobile users need just basic unified messaging services on their smartphones, according to a recent survey. News | 14 Apr 2011
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Business tablet hype at Enterprise Connect: Mobile UC pros skeptical
IT pros attending Enterprise Connect this week are enthusiastic about business tablets but not for mobile UC. News | 03 Mar 2011
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To cloud or not to cloud your unified communications applications?
When it comes to running your unified communications applications, which should live on-premises or in the cloud? Expert Dave Michels explains. 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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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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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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Communication and collaboration in 2020: Inside UC's faster future
By 2020, communication and collaboration advances like voice command, quick response codes and cloud adoption will streamline workplace interaction and simplify regular tasks. Tip
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The future of unified communications: Forget 2012, how about 2020?
The unified communications market will evolve radically by 2020, fueled in part by mobile broadband and cloud services adoption. Tip
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Unlocking the benefits of mobile UC with wireless LANs
The wireless LAN makes way for the successful integration of mobile UC applications like presence, mobile video conferencing and VoWLANs. Tip
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Robust WLAN infrastructure key to strategic mobile UC
Having a robust WLAN infrastructure is no longer a convenience, it's a necessity. Modern WLAN deployments are costly, but there's a silver lining enterprises often overlook. Tip
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What is a call park phone feature and how does it work?
UC expert, Matt Brunk, explains a call park phone feature, how it works and how it compares to a visual call park feature in this expert response. ATE
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What's driving video interest and funding growth of video platforms?
There are four drivers that are spurring video interest and funding the procurement of video platforms, says Nemertes Research's Irwin Lazar. AtE
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Using Google Apps, Google+ for remote communication and collaboration?
Can Google Apps and Google+ be used to facilitate communication and collaboration for an enterprise's remote knowledge-based workforce? UC expert Paul McMillan offers his take. Answer
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How has the economic downturn affected the mobile unified communications market?
The economic downturn has adversely affected most IT markets -- but has it affected the mobile unified communications market? Find out in this expert answer from Caroline Gabriel -- the answer may surprise you. Ask the Expert
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What are some of the best ways to ensure mobile security?
Learn how to ensure mobile security in this expert response from Caroline Gabriel. Ask the Expert
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Can you virtualize enterprise applications on mobile devices like you would a desktop? What would t
Learn about the benefits virtualizing enterprise applications on mobile devices, including information on VMware and Cisco. Ask the Expert
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How will the shift towards mobile UC affect the carrier service providers? Will end users benefit?
Learn how the shift towards mobile unified communications will affect carrier service providers. Ask the Expert
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Do you think smartphones will replace desk phones?
Learn about the future of desk phones as smartphones increase in popularity. Ask the Expert
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How does fixed mobile convergence (FMC) play into leveraging wireless UC solutions?
Learn how fixed mobile convergence plays into leveraging wireless UC solutions in this expert response from Caroline Gabriel. Ask the Expert
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Which mobile UC application or technology should I be looking into now if my goal is to cut down on
Learn to decide among the different mobile UC application technologies when looking to cut down on phone lag and human latency within an enterprise. Ask the Expert
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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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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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Managing use of consumer collaboration tools, mobile devices for work
Should enterprises let employees use consumer collaboration tools and personal mobile computing devices for work? Ted Schadler of Forrester Research weighs in. Video
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To cloud or not to cloud your unified communications applications?
When it comes to running your unified communications applications, which should live on-premises or in the cloud? Expert Dave Michels explains. Tip
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What is a call park phone feature and how does it work?
UC expert, Matt Brunk, explains a call park phone feature, how it works and how it compares to a visual call park feature in this expert response. ATE
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What's driving video interest and funding growth of video platforms?
There are four drivers that are spurring video interest and funding the procurement of video platforms, says Nemertes Research's Irwin Lazar. AtE
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ShoreTel Mobility app and BYOD dock: Not your ordinary desk phone
ShoreTel's new docking station and Mobility client can transform smartphones and tablets into desk phones. News
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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 demands Column
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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
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About Mobile Unified Communications
Mobility is a top driver of unified communications adoption. People want to access the same applications available on their desktops from their mobile devices and mobile unified communications is delivering. Find out how UC works with and leverages multiple mobile devices, networks and protocols, including cellular, Wi-Fi, voice over Wi-Fi, VoWLANs and WiMax.