Tips

Tips

• Consider IBM Lotus SameTime for UC, not just Microsoft OCS

  For a successful unified communications (UC) deployment, enterprises should consider their options beyond the popular Microsoft OCS. In this tip, Gary Audin discusses one such offering, IBM's Lotus SameTime.  Continue Reading

• Intro to SIP packet routing: Using the SIP route header and via header

  In the last of a series of three tips introducing the basics of the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), Brien Posey discusses the four types of headers SIP employs to ensure that information packets travel the correct path when communicating between ...  Continue Reading

• Cut that UC desktop power

  Data center energy consumption is expected to constitute 3% of all electrical power consumption in the U.S. by 2010, according to the EPA. By conserving energy and adhering to best practices for power consumption control, CIOs can lower their ...  Continue Reading

• An introduction to SIP verbs: Register, subscribe, invite

  Part 2 of a three part series on the Session Initiation Protocol, this article discusses commonly used SIP codes and response verbs, and explains basic SIP operation.  Continue Reading

• UC plays into green IT strategy

  UC can boost IT green initiatives and ensure strong ROI.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to SIP and SIP functions

  The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is the primary protocol that's used by most VoIP and unified communications (UC) products. This is part 1 of a three-part series that will explain how SIP works.  Continue Reading

• Social connectivity as part of your unified communications strategy

  One of the main benefits of unified communications (UC) is that it allows employees to be increasingly mobile. In order to replicate the in-office collaboration not available from home, these employees can turn to social networking tools like ...  Continue Reading

• Security considerations for unified communications

  As unified communications becomes more common, the security risks associated with an implementation increase as well. In this tip, Brien M. Posey discusses the security concerns you may want to consider as you configure your unified communications ...  Continue Reading

• Alcatel-Lucent Forum: The Dynamic Enterprise

  The Alcatel-Lucent Forum recently held in Paris was centered on building the Dynamic Enterprise -- one that strengthens employee, customer and partner relationships while simplifying communication mechanisms.  Continue Reading

• Selecting the right UC consultant

  Finding a qualified UC consultant means finding a consultant whose qualifications extend beyond technology and well inside vendor lines.  Continue Reading

• IP phones get more innovative in 2008

  The IP phone hasn't kept up with the rest of the VoIP ecosystem. Expect 2008 to be the year the IP phone undergoes a facelift as vendors create more functionality in the phone, allowing users to create a more custom experience.  Continue Reading

• What's the value of unified communications?

  Implementing unified communications within an organization requires careful planning and strategy. The processes of every group within your company are involved, and you should ask yourself key questions to determine whether UC is right for you and,...  Continue Reading

• The benefits and challenges of presence within unified communications

  Unified communications may be the next big thing in networking, but presence is quickly becoming the next big thing within unified communications. Brien Posey discusses the benefits of presence as well as the challenges associated with presence ...  Continue Reading

• Unified communications security risks and countermeasures

  Unified communications introduces specific security risks. Learn about them and the countermeasures you can take to prevent vulnerabilities.  Continue Reading

• Developing instant messaging (IM) security policies

  Instant messaging (IM) security policies can help prevent security breaches due to IM use. Learn how to write and enforce an IM policy in this tip.  Continue Reading