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April 28, 2020 28 Apr'20
How telemedicine, SD-WAN helped two firms get back to work

COVID-19 is forcing companies to rethink their workplaces. Medical companies TrialCard and Vohra have turned to SD-WAN and telemedicine, respectively, to keep employees productive.
August 23, 2019 23 Aug'19
Cisco adds UC headset management to IT console

Cisco is accelerating its push into the UC headset market with the release of new analytics and management tools for IT administrators.
May 01, 2019 01 May'19
Unify Square adds Slack, Zoom, FB to IT management software

Unify Square will add support for Slack, Zoom and Workplace by Facebook to its IT management software. The vendor previously worked exclusively with Microsoft apps.
April 05, 2019 05 Apr'19
Microsoft Teams media bypass comes with limitations

Microsoft Teams media bypass for direct routing customers is now available, but the configuration may be less beneficial to enterprises than an equivalent feature in Skype for Business.

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quality of service (QoS)

Quality of service (QoS) refers to any technology that manages data traffic to reduce packet loss, latency and jitter on the network. Continue Reading
jitter

Jitter is any deviation in, or displacement of, the signal pulses in a high-frequency digital signal. Continue Reading
VoIP (voice over IP)

VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) is the transmission of voice and multimedia content over an internet connection. 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
The 3 benefits of maintaining T1 and E1 lines

T1 and E1 lines may be old technology, but they have advantages over more modern internet connections. Learn the three benefits T1 and E1 offer compared to internet links. Continue Reading
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

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Do you need to manage QoS when deploying VoIP over LAN?

QoS is an essential component of VoIP over LAN; modern network devices make it easy to implement. Continue Reading
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
What are SBC configuration best practices?

Proper SBC configuration requires partnering with providers and security teams to examine circuits and potential traffic. Learn the best practices for implementing an SBC on your network. Continue Reading

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How and why to implement Wi-Fi QoS

Quality of service, as network pros know, prioritizes apps as they cross the network. But Wi-Fi QoS needs to be considered, too, in relation to the overall network. Continue Reading
How to check for packet loss to manage call quality

Network managers learn more straightforward techniques to get a more accurate reading when testing for network packet loss in order to manage call quality. Continue Reading
When do I need to use QoS for VoIP bandwidth support?

Is your call quality suffering? Network bandwidth may be growing, but demands on it are, too. Here's what you need to know to use QoS to help solve VoIP call issues. Continue Reading