Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• What are the benefits of SD-WAN services vs. MPLS?

  When weighing SD-WAN vs. MPLS for unified communications architecture, SD-WAN prevails. Networking expert Carrie Higbie Goetz explains the benefits of SD-WAN services over MPLS.  Continue Reading

• CPaaS vs. UCaaS platform: Which should you choose?

  While the CPaaS vs. UCaaS debate might focus on overlapping features, the two technologies can be complementary, according to industry analyst Michael Brandenburg.  Continue Reading

• What's driving the adoption of WebRTC services today?

  WebRTC adoption is influenced by the ecosystem around the technology, including browser support and commercial products. Emerging technologies could also affect future deployments.  Continue Reading

• How can huddle room technology maximize collaboration success?

  Huddle room technology could boost enterprise collaboration. However, businesses need to develop metrics and observe the user experience to capitalize on the benefits of huddle rooms.  Continue Reading

• How do you build a disaster recovery communications plan?

  Maintaining voice communications is vital to disaster recovery. Networking expert Carrie Higbie Goetz explains how to build a disaster recovery communications plan.  Continue Reading

• How should enterprises deploy group collaboration software?

  Multiple communication platforms will make collaboration management difficult for IT. Overall efficiency will be reduced with too many different apps in one enterprise.  Continue Reading

• How to configure VoIP on a network

  VoIP configuration requires significant preplanning to meet the requirements of voice traffic. Learn the steps to take when configuring VoIP on your network.  Continue Reading

• How do you manage enterprise video communications performance?

  Enterprise video performance is vulnerable to latency and packet loss. Organizations must address three key areas in video communications to prevent issues that could impede performance.  Continue Reading

• How do enterprise collaboration services affect mobile traffic?

  The growing use of collaboration apps is putting pressure on the business mobile network. Learn how to support collaboration on both mobile and Wi-Fi networks.  Continue Reading

• How do you evaluate SIP services?

  Learn how to prepare your organization for a SIP deployment through a clearly defined evaluation of your organization's network requirements and business goals.  Continue Reading

• How do you get started with contact-center AI?

  Creating an AI project for the contact center means defining the business problem AI should solve and finding the right developer to make the project a reality.  Continue Reading

• Is UC or CPaaS better for mobile communication and collaboration?

  Organizations can choose between CPaaS and UC for mobile communications apps. The internal and external communications needs of employees will determine which approach to take.  Continue Reading

• What are benefits of Microsoft Teams collaboration for call centers?

  Call centers are replacing landline-based PBX systems with VoIP platforms, freeing agents to work from anywhere. Microsoft's offering is one platform option.  Continue Reading

• How do you measure collaboration ROI?

  Measuring collaboration return on investment in a unified communications setting involves benchmarking employee application usage before and after deployment.  Continue Reading

• How are virtualization trends affecting enterprise SBCs?

  Virtualizing enterprise session border controllers can help reduce business expenses. Networking expert Carrie Higbie Goetz explains how to deploy virtual SBCs successfully.  Continue Reading