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2017 Trends in Unified Communications & Collaboration
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Unified Communications Security News
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December 19, 2017
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Dec'17
Microsoft Teams calling, Cisco Spark security get updates
New Microsoft telephony tools put some pressure on Skype for Business users to switch to Teams. Meanwhile, Cisco Spark security gets a key certification.
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June 13, 2017
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Jun'17
IBM collaboration portfolio boosted by XCC acquisition
Analysts discuss IBM strengthening Connections by acquiring an intranet platform, Mitel's IoT and collaboration application, and the growing need for cloud-based security services.
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March 10, 2017
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Mar'17
Enterprise cloud adoption slow, but momentum building
Historically, cloud technology has scared off large enterprises due to security concerns. Now, as cloud security improves, enterprise cloud migration is on the rise.
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February 22, 2017
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Feb'17
UC security lags despite the cloud creating new threats
UC security is not a priority, according to a survey of IT professionals. But security should not be overlooked, as cloud UC creates new risks.
Unified Communications Security Get Started
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identity management (ID management)
Identity management (ID management) is the organizational process for identifying, authenticating and authorizing individuals or groups of people to have access to applications, systems or networks by associating user rights and restrictions with ... Continue Reading
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How to reap the benefits of unified communications security
With greater use of cloud, unified communications platforms are now inherent to all the security risks of other parts of IT. UC security must become an IT priority. Continue Reading
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Snowden effect
The Snowden effect is an increase in public awareness about information privacy and security due to Edward Snowden's revelations about the U.S. National Security Agency's surveillance initiatives after the events of September 11, 2001. Continue Reading
Evaluate Unified Communications Security Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How click-to-call buttons threaten call center security
For contact centers, click-to-call capabilities add another layer of security concerns. Denial-of-service attacks and premium rate fraud can be especially harmful. Continue Reading
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Evaluating SBC vendors for cloud communications infrastructure
As more organizations move their communications infrastructure to the cloud, session border controllers must follow suit. In 2016, nearly 40% of North American business users were using some form ... Continue Reading
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Virtual assistant apps not quite geared for businesses, yet
While popular among consumers, virtual assistant tools are not exactly deployed in enterprises. But IT leaders are showing interest in this emerging business technology. Continue Reading
Manage Unified Communications Security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Addressing three cloud-based collaboration security threats
Cloud-based collaboration software offers productivity benefits, but carries security risks. Learn about three collaboration security threats facing organizations and how to address them. Continue Reading
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Unified communications platforms lack security scrutiny
As UC platforms become more open to the outside world, IT leaders need to heed newer threats, including guest-access features, federation capabilities and cloud services. Continue Reading
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Update session border controllers routinely for secure SIP trunking
Enterprises need to ensure session border controllers are up to date to combat the changing landscape of voice attacks. Here are seven questions to ask about SBC security. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Unified Communications Security 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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Communication APIs mark uncharted waters for UC security
Unified communications security is venturing into unknown territory with the growing trend of embedding communications into business applications. New security challenges could emerge for IT as ... Continue Reading
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How should organizations evaluate UC cloud app security providers?
Security is a priority when moving communications to the cloud. Organizations must do their due diligence when evaluating cloud providers' UC security expertise. Continue Reading
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How does a UC cloud-based architecture benefit from SBC services?
A UC cloud-based architecture has similar network needs as on-premises systems. Networking expert Carrie Higbie Goetz explains why SBC services are necessary in a cloud environment. Continue Reading