Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• What is the difference between a VoIP gateway and IP PBX?

  Networking expert Carrie Higbie explains how a VoIP gateway and an IP PBX perform different functions when transmitting voice data.  Continue Reading

• What constitutes a modern corporate intranet?

  Branding and end-user support could enliven today's corporate intranet. And learn how the intranet's future lies with the 'single pane of glass' concept.  Continue Reading

• How can IT managers prevent negative BYOD network impact?

  UC expert Jon Arnold explains why IT managers should work with end users to prevent negative BYOD network impact and create new business opportunities.  Continue Reading

• How do you evaluate a potential UC system integrator?

  Industry leaders explain the factors that enterprises should consider when selecting a UC system integrator.  Continue Reading

• What BYOD security policies should be set to protect UC apps?

  BYOD security policies enterprises should consider to keep their UC apps secure.  Continue Reading

• What is a UC system integrator?

  Industry leaders explain the role of a system integrator when an organization rolls out UC and how it differs from a service provider and VAR.  Continue Reading

• What are the cost benefits of SIP trunking?

  Gartner analyst Sorell Slaymaker explains the cost benefits of SIP trunking for enterprises that make the migration from a legacy telephony system.  Continue Reading

• Do organizations need a BYOD reimbursement policy?

  UC expert Michael Finneran explains why organizations should consider a BYOD reimbursement policy for employee use of mobile devices.  Continue Reading

• What is Port 9875 and how is it used in a VoIP setup?

  UC expert Carrie Higbie explains the purpose of Port 9875 and why a network manager would need to direct traffic to this port in a VoIP setup.  Continue Reading

• How can you measure UC adoption success?

  Industry leaders discuss the different ways organizations can measure UC adoption and ensure employees are using the features they need.  Continue Reading

• How challenging is implementing BYOD in a UC environment?

  What are some challenges of implementing BYOD in a UC environment? UC expert Jon Arnold explains the three high-level challenges organizations face with BYOD.  Continue Reading

• What are the barriers to deploying SIP trunks?

  What are obstacles to SIP trunking? Gartner analyst Sorell Slaymaker explained at Enterprise Connect what barriers enterprises face deploying SIP trunks.  Continue Reading

• What are the challenges of deploying UC apps over Wi-Fi?

  What are the challenges in using UC apps over Wi-Fi? UC expert Michael Finneran explains the network issues caused by deploying UC over Wi-Fi and how they can be resolved.  Continue Reading

• How do you effectively transition from PSTN to VoIP?

  Expert Chris Partsenidis offers guidelines for a smooth and successful PSTN to VoIP migration.  Continue Reading

• Is UC training necessary for end-user adoption?

  If UC is supposed to be intuitive, why do users need training? UC analyst Blair Pleasant explains best practices to follow and why UC training is necessary for any deployment.  Continue Reading