October 2013

• October 31, 2013 31 Oct'13

  Microsoft Lync vs. Cisco UC: What the decision really comes down to

  Choosing between Microsoft Lync and Cisco UC requires a more strategic evaluation process beyond just comparing feature sets.  Continue Reading

• October 30, 2013 30 Oct'13

  Tightly integrated UC architecture gives ROI a boost

  Enterprises are beginning to notice a more tangible ROI for UC architecture deployments and tools, like cloud and video.  Continue Reading

• October 29, 2013 29 Oct'13

  How can I get the best video equipment price in vendor negotiations?

  Learn how to negotiate the best price for video conferencing products and other networking equipment when preparing for your vendor negotiations.  Continue Reading

• October 24, 2013 24 Oct'13

  Avaya Aura updates simplify midmarket, enterprise collaboration

  Avaya introduces its new Avaya Aura collaboration environment, allowing enterprises to embed collaboration apps into business apps.  Continue Reading

• October 22, 2013 22 Oct'13

  Make video work: Ensuring a successful deployment

  In order to make video work for your enterprise, IT professionals need to tackle the technicalities that go along with a videoconferencing deployment.  Continue Reading

• October 21, 2013 21 Oct'13

  Logitech capitalizes on mobile UC market trends with Mobile Speakerphone P710e

  Today, Logitech for Business introduced Logitech Mobile Speakerphone P710e to support high-quality audio and video conferencing on mobile devices. Much like Unify's (formerly Siemens Enterprise) ...  Continue Reading

• October 17, 2013 17 Oct'13

  Is Polycom HDX Series or Group Series the better videoconference investment?

  Which is better: Polycom HDX or Group Series? Videoconferencing expert Stephen K. Campbell explains how to decide which is best for your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• October 15, 2013 15 Oct'13

  Siemens Enterprise Communications reborn as Unify; will it make a US comeback?

  Siemens Enterprise Communications changed its name to Unify in a rebranding effort emphasizing unified communication technology.  Continue Reading

• October 11, 2013 11 Oct'13

  SMART collaboration room system unveiled for Lync environments

  Canadian collaboration software and technology provider Smart Technologies has finally unveiled its SMART Room System -- a hardware and software-integrated offering  qualified and interoperable ...  Continue Reading

• October 11, 2013 11 Oct'13

  What does 'look-ahead' mean in regard to VoIP?

  In this expert response, learn what 'look-ahead' means when discussing video codec compression in Voice over IP network environments.  Continue Reading

• October 10, 2013 10 Oct'13

  Enterprise social network software: Integrate with business applications

  Enterprises need social network software that can integrate with existing UC and business platforms, according to 'Gartner's Magic Quadrant report.  Continue Reading

• October 09, 2013 09 Oct'13

  What last-mile communications media options do companies have?

  What are last-mile communications, and what services make the most sense for businesses to adopt? Telecommunications expert Matt Brunk explains.  Continue Reading

• October 08, 2013 08 Oct'13

  Detecting malicious traffic on VoIP-enabled networks with Wireshark

  Network engineers can detect malicious traffic on their VoIP-enabled networks using a free network sniffing tool called Wireshark.  Continue Reading

• October 07, 2013 07 Oct'13

  Five unified communications trends that change the collaboration game

  From WebRTC to consumer video in the enterprise, UC technology innovation is changing the future of collaboration ... again.  Continue Reading

• October 04, 2013 04 Oct'13

  Exclusive Member Downloads on SearchUnifiedCommunications.com

  Two exclusive member downloads covering the complex world of unified communications and collaboration.  Continue Reading

• October 04, 2013 04 Oct'13

  What's the difference between a SIP-flood attack and a TDoS attack?

  While SIP-flood attacks and TDoS attacks have similar goals, their attack vectors are very different. Industry expert Michael Brandenburg explains.  Continue Reading

• October 04, 2013 04 Oct'13

  UC & collaboration breathing new life into call center technology

  UC and collaboration tools are bolstering call center technology, enabling active customer service strategies. Social media is the next step.  Continue Reading