Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• As Chrome adds VP9 codec support, enterprises must adapt

  Google Chrome recently announced VP9 video codec support for WebRTC applications. Enterprises need to find the appropriate use cases to capitalize on the enhanced media quality. Continue Reading

• Three steps to managing Skype for Business call quality

  To manage Skype for Business voice traffic, be sure to optimize your network, prioritize voice signaling, and take advantage of third-party tools and service partners. Continue Reading

• Microsoft Skype for Business Server: Product overview

  With its Skype for Business services, Microsoft has shaken up the unified communications market by launching an unconventional platform that's generating significant growth. Continue Reading

• Alcatel-Lucent OpenTouch suite: Product overview

  The Alcatel-Lucent UC portfolio, including the OpenTouch Business Edition and OmniPCX platforms, offers a wide range of features for both small and large organizations. Continue Reading

• Predicting WebRTC technology trends for 2016

  WebRTC services and technology saw a landmark year in 2015 with major acquisitions and greater adoption. Take a look forward into 2016 to see where WebRTC is headed. Continue Reading

• Enterprises taking control of SIP trunking services

  Self-service Web portals and APIs are empowering enterprises to reap the benefits of SIP trunking and take greater control of their IP-based voice services.Continue Reading

• Evaluating UCaaS providers with three key criteria

  When evaluating UCaaS providers and cloud-based products, three important criteria to consider include flexibility, stability and the variety of deployment models offered.Continue Reading

• The top five UC technology trends to watch in 2016

  According to one expert, the future of unified communications should see more API adoption, video conferencing in small meeting rooms and vendor consolidation.Continue Reading

• How to select video conference equipment

  Video conferencing is nothing new, but that doesn't make selecting video conference equipment any easier. This guide will help you assess the latest technology and select what fits your enterprise's specific requirements and budget.Continue Reading

• The 10 stories that dominated UC news in 2015

  Take a look at the UC news stories that shaped unified communications in 2015, from the rise of team collaboration apps to the changing video conferencing service market.Continue Reading

• Avaya UC product overview: Aura Communication Manager

  The Avaya Aura Platform, perhaps best suited for larger enterprises, supports messaging, voice, video, presence and mobility features, as well as virtualization.Continue Reading

• Mitel's MiVoice MX-ONE: Product overview

  Mitel communications products include the MiVoice MX-ONE suite, which can support up to 500,000 users. Many of Mitel's products can be managed from a Web browser interface.Continue Reading

• How can UC use SDN for IP-based communications?

  While software-defined networking is still in its early stages, there are some SDN use cases for UC that can make managing applications and services on the network easier.Continue Reading

• Cisco UCM: Unified communications product overview

  The Cisco UC Manager supports instant messaging, video conferencing, mobility and presence technology. The platform can support up to 100,000 users in a cluster configuration.Continue Reading

• Three business benefits of the cloud offered by UCaaS

  Unified communications as a service can take advantage of some significant cloud business benefits, including improved company agility, employee productivity and cost control.Continue Reading