IP Telephony
IP telephony (Internet Protocol telephony) is a general term for the technologies that use the Internet Protocol's packet-switched connections to exchange voice, fax, and other forms of information that have traditionally been carried over the dedicated circuit-switched connections of the public switched telephone network (PSTN).. See complete definition.
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IP Telephony News
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September 14, 2020
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Sep'20
Nvidia, Arm deal creates AI, chip powerhouse
Nvidia's acquisition of U.K. chipmaker Arm, if approved by regulators, will greatly expand Nvidia's reach in the CPU market, especially in IoT and mobile devices.
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September 03, 2020
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Sep'20
Zoom quarterly earnings show sharp rise in paying customers
Zoom reports a massive expansion in small and big businesses, as the company's revenue and income increase exponentially.
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August 13, 2020
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Aug'20
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise embraces RingCentral UCaaS
The RingCentral partnership means Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's on-premises customers can stay with the vendor and get better cloud-based communications than ALE currently provides.
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August 05, 2020
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Aug'20
SIP phones support coming to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft plans to add SIP phone support to Teams next year. The move will significantly increase the phone options for enterprises using the cloud-based collaboration service.
IP Telephony Get Started
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Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is cloud-based team collaboration software and part of the Office 365 software suite. Continue Reading
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telephony
Telephony is technology associated with interactive communication between two or more physically distant parties via the electronic transmission of speech or other data. Continue Reading
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private branch exchange (PBX)
A private branch exchange (PBX) is a telephone system within an enterprise that switches calls between users on local lines, while enabling all users to share a certain number of external phone lines. Continue Reading
Evaluate IP Telephony Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Making the business case to migrate to Microsoft Teams PBX
Replacing an on-premises PBX with Microsoft Teams Phone System offers organizations flexibility with pricing, hardware and collaboration capabilities but does have limitations. Continue Reading
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What are the benefits of a virtual session border controller?
A virtual session border controller can help companies meet increased demands without requiring the installation of costly and dedicated hardware. Continue Reading
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How do you measure jitter and what tools can you use?
What's the best way to accurately measure jitter? There are a variety of tools, but it's important to pick the one that's right for you. Continue Reading
Manage IP Telephony
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How to address a Microsoft Teams telephony integration
In this roundup of UC blogs, analysts discuss approaching a Microsoft Teams telephony integration, the latest UC market evolution and Vonage's role in the telehealth vertical. Continue Reading
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Enterprises need to meet E911 compliance for teleworkers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt business as usual, enterprises need to meet E911 compliance for teleworkers' emergency calls with accurate location information. Continue Reading
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How do you address QoS in cloud communication networks?
To ensure UCaaS traffic runs smoothly across your network, provision sufficient WAN bandwidth, provide low latency and implement QoS controls on WAN routers. Continue Reading
Problem Solve IP Telephony Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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What role do legacy UC devices play in a cloud migration?
Migrating to UCaaS doesn't mean organizations need to leave legacy hardware behind. But organizations must ensure UC devices are compatible with cloud provider platforms. Continue Reading
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E1 and T1 vs. ISDN: What are the differences?
T1, E1 and ISDN network technology have been used to transmit voice data for years. Compare the similarities and differences between E1 and T1 vs. ISDN links. Continue Reading
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How can organizations address VoIP security threats?
An unguarded VoIP system could be vulnerable to attack. Learn what security measures can help prevent VoIP security threats from affecting your organization. Continue Reading