Is SD-WAN a Better Bet for Unified Communications?
Information Week
AUGUST 9, 2019
As momentum continues to build for managed services with SD-WAN, providers try to make the case to migrate communications to these networks.
What is a network router? How AI networking driving its evolution
Network World
AUGUST 14, 2024
At its most basic level, the definition of a router is a device that connects networks to each other, forwarding data packets from one location to another until they reach their destination. Digital content is delivered across the enterprise network and the global internet in the form of packets. What is a network router?
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Return on investment for unified communications
Spearline Testing
MAY 19, 2020
Return on Investment: Unified Communications (UC) providers must ensure that their resources are being used efficiently. Importance of Unified Communications: Ofcom, the UK's communication regulator reported a 17% decline in the volume of calls made in recent years.
Cisco issues 7 “high priority” security advisories; Firepower, IOS and ASA issues among them
Network World
APRIL 19, 2017
First up this week Cisco said a vulnerability in the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) UDP throttling process of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Cisco Unified CM) software could let an unauthenticated, remote attacker cause a denial of service (DoS) attack.
CRM connectivity to digital phone networks to improve
IT Toolbox
MARCH 9, 2017
The overlap between CRM systems and unified communications networks is about to get a major upgrade via a new partnership.
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Cisco, competitors infiltrate Avaya customer doubts
Network World
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
It is not surprising that Cisco, Mitel and others are targeting Avaya’s customers as the networking company goes through Chapter 11 bankruptcy but sometimes it is a bit startling in its boldness. You have to figure out who you trust with your unified communications and customer care solutions. Change and uncertainty usually do.
Can you anticipate VoIP network issues?
IT Toolbox
JULY 12, 2017
As more businesses migrate and make the transition to VoIP, the pressing issues of network performance and reliability continue to rear their sometimes not-so-pretty heads. For example, as a business expands, will its unified communications network, in which VoIP often plays a key role, be able to hold up?
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Buyer’s guide: Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Network World
JUNE 6, 2024
In 2019, Gartner created the term SASE to describe a cloud-based service that combines networking and security to give remote workers safe access to internet-based resources. In response to these realities, Gartner coined a new term, secure service edge (SSE), which is essentially SASE minus SD-WAN , the network access part of the equation.
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Network World
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Over the past few years most organizations have significantly increased their reliance on the Internet, primarily due to the outsourcing of utility applications like email, unified communications, ERP, CRM, etc. to SaaS providers.
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Vendor management for telecoms networks
Spearline Testing
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Complex networks. Organizations, especially large multinationals and unified communication providers have complex telecommunications networks. For such networks, vendor management is a crucial aspect of maintaining successful operations. Vendor management.
5 hot IT budget investments — and 2 going cold
CIO Business Intelligence
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
For example, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, which has a network of hospitals and about 2,600 beds, is deploying over 150 AI and VR/AR projects this year across all clinical specialties. Enterprise communications services saw slow but steady 1.6% The unified communications market’s meager 1.6% in 2023, the firm says.
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The Power of One
CIO Business Intelligence
AUGUST 8, 2022
It doesn’t need to be complicated – at Business ICT Australia, we work with leading security vendors to provide a visibility of your networks and users so you can monitor the health your network and detect and prevent potential threats early. Office-on-the-go Hybrid workplaces are here to stay. About Business ICT Australia.
Can you have too many security tools?
CIO Business Intelligence
AUGUST 29, 2024
Network detection and response (NDR) technology, which creates profiles of all devices that it monitors on the network. She often writes about cybersecurity, disaster recovery, storage, unified communications, and wireless technology. They can also identify redundant applications or licenses.
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Flexential – Providing Enterprises with the Interconnected Data Center and Hybrid Cloud Solutions They Need
CIO Business Intelligence
JULY 12, 2022
Enterprises today require the robust networks and infrastructure required to effectively manage and protect an ever-increasing volume of data. The company’s unified cloud platform, FlexAnywhere™, integrates colocation, cloud, edge, connectivity, data protection, and the managed and professional services to deliver a true hybrid IT approach.
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Evaluating the relative cost of edge computing
CIO Business Intelligence
AUGUST 20, 2024
On the surface, the cost argument for deploying edge infrastructure is fairly straightforward: By processing data closer to where it is generated, organizations can reduce spending on network and connectivity while improving performance. Yet the scale and scope of edge projects can quickly escalate costs.
How to build a successful digital marketplace
TM Forum
JUNE 10, 2022
Digital marketplaces are a hot topic as communications service providers (CSPs) seek new revenue opportunities, especially in B2B markets. Operators’ common goal is to offer increasing value to businesses beyond connectivity, phones and network devices.
Making your enterprise architecture framework work for you
CIO Business Intelligence
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
She often writes about cybersecurity, disaster recovery, storage, unified communications, and wireless technology. She has extensive experience both as a researcher and a business and technology journalist, covering a broad range of issues and topics. Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA.
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How Is UC Connecting to the IoT?
IT Toolbox
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Advances in the Internet of Things (IoT) are beginning to connect to unified communications (UC). The IoT is a constantly growing network of connected devices, assets, products, and more. The main drivers of this connection will be the manufacturing, health care, and transportation industries.
Dow makes production more efficient through IT-OT collaboration
CIO Business Intelligence
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The goal was to improve the productivity, safety and reliability of manufacturing “assets” — Dow’s term for the vast expanses of concrete and steel and the sprawling outdoor networks of pipes and controls that characterize its production facilities. Learn as you go, communicate your wins, and continue to listen to your stakeholders.”.
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Why State & Local Governments Should be Prepared for Cloud
Cloud Musings
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
This educational webinar is brought to you by RISC Networks , and will be hosted on BrightTalk.com at 12:00 pm on March 26, 2014. The webinar will present Moving to the Cloud: Expert Insights by Special Guest, GovCloud Network Founder (@GovCloud) Mr.Kevin Jackson. You can learn more about RISC Networks at www.riscnetworks.com.
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Yamaha subsidiary makes play for UC conference room market
IT Toolbox
JUNE 2, 2017
Yamaha and Revolabs are launching a suite of unified communications products this month, particularly the CS-700 Video Sound Collaboration System, designed for huddle rooms. The new system is a networked AVB audio station with wired and wireless microphone
Communication Policies in Your UC Solution
IT Toolbox
JULY 29, 2016
Unified communications solutions can introduce many new features for employee collaboration. For instance, instant messengers and team chat rooms work well for remote conversations and quick questions, helping you cut down on unnecessary phone calls, which will improve productivity and free up prioritized network bandwidth.
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IT services company Atos finalizes plan for IBM-style split
CIO Business Intelligence
AUGUST 1, 2023
Its other investments include minority stakes in national postal services, supermarket chains, consumer electronics stores and a French TV network. Atos had planned to divide into two publicly listed companies, but on August 1 announced it is taking a different route.
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Voice — set to disrupt business communications
CIO Business Intelligence
MARCH 9, 2022
Mobile phone technology emerged in the 1980s, freeing voice communications from fixed locations. The next big breakthrough was the ability to digitise voice and transmit it asynchronously over packet data networks like ethernet and the Internet.
Facilitators Announced For NGA Agile Cloud Brainstorming Event
Cloud Musings
APRIL 14, 2014
With support from its 600 members, TIA enhances the business environment for companies involved in telecommunications, broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite, unified communications, emergency communications and the greening of technology. TIA is accredited by ANSI. ?
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Do your VoIP services have a case of the 'jitters'?
Spearline Testing
MARCH 9, 2021
Since the global adoption of VoIP and video as primary communication solutions, Unified Communications (UC) has never had a more valuable asset. The lack of dependence on traditional copper lines and a Publicly Switched Telephone Network to make calls allows for more versatility than ever. Network capacity.
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The Realities of Rural 5G Deployment in the US
Forrester IT
MAY 28, 2019
Early last week, Ajit Pai, the Chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced his approval of the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint. This will result in a third mega-carrier in the US mobile wireless market, which is a good move for consumers like you and me. I am glad this deal will now […].
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Hyper-segmentation – How to Avoid Cyber Disasters
CTOvision
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
While people often think of security as just the tools used to protect the network, it’s not about that any more. Network Segmentation. The idea is that if someone gains access to your network, segmentation creates a dead end. The attacker can see the segment but not the rest of the network. Segmentation.
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150 Thriving in a Cloud, Big Data, Mobility and Security World
Cloud Musings
OCTOBER 21, 2014
Software-defined networking, storage, data centers and security are maturing. Rules, models and code that can dynamically assemble and configure all of the elements needed from the network through the application are needed.
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IDG Contributor Network: Why the best work tools play nicely together
ComputerWorld Consumerization IT
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
The idea of “unified communications” sounds good in theory. I mean, who wouldn't want to have only one vendor to worry about for email, phone, instant messaging, calendar, contacts, office software and storage.
Spearline named one of Ireland’s 50 Fastest-Growing Companies
Spearline Testing
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Others came with a fair amount of pressure, namely those who worked in unified communications and collaboration. Connectivity and audio quality are monitored on fixed-line, SIP, or mobile networks, globally. As the pandemic progressed, Spearline experienced a decline by some customers like those in travel and hospitality.
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IDG Contributor Network: Why the best work tools play nicely together
ComputerWorld Consumerization IT
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
The idea of “unified communications” sounds good in theory. I mean, who wouldn't want to have only one vendor to worry about for email, phone, instant messaging, calendar, contacts, office software and storage.
Will cognitive networks enable better conversations in the future?
Spearline Testing
JULY 16, 2019
The increasing complexity of networking environments. Network managers face the challenge of managing increasingly complex networking environments. In parallel, modern enterprise networks have evolved from being mainly hardware-driven to a software-driven fusion of virtual and physical networks.
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How Spearline supports its customers with testing their numbers around the world.
Spearline Testing
MAY 27, 2020
Additionally, organizations such as unified communications and those with a global call center presence rely heavily on multiple carriers to support their infrastructure and ensure an excellent customer experience. ” Global unified communications organization. This is where Spearline comes in. Find out more.
68 countries and counting…. Welcome Nigeria to Spearline Fixed Line Testing!
Spearline Testing
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Vodacom Group, Vodacom Nigeria is a major provider of connectivity, hosted services, unified communications and IoT solutions. Spearline is the leading network intelligence company in the telecommunications industry. New to Spearline? www.nationfacts.net/nigeria-facts/.
Exciting new developments from Spearline
Spearline Testing
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Test SMS messaging and delivery before it’s sent to your customer, across an international network between your organization and your customers. Every day, we conduct thousands of in-country test calls across our enterprise, unified communications and carrier customers in over 60 countries worldwide. WORKING TOGETHER. 'Patrick'
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Proactively generate more revenue by answering your customer's needs
Spearline Testing
JULY 11, 2019
A skillfully planned network routing should help to deliver the perfect customer experience, providing a quick and easy resolution to their query. However, network routing in the wider public network can be unpredictable, leading to poor service, endless frustration, and customer churn. Unified Communications.
Understanding The Challenges Telco's Have Faced During COVID-19
Spearline Testing
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
’ In the early stages of the pandemic, Hayes shared – telecommunications networks around the world struggled. “Mostly because the number of users and traffic volume increased drastically,” he added. ” *Article originally published on UCToday.
How do CSPs sell more to SMEs?
TM Forum
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
These include products such as unified communications; blending office applications, cloud storage, security and communications into a converged ICT offer; supporting the. has a nationwide network of 4,000 sales, installation and support partners. Work Anywhere paradigm. ; and converging connectivity offerings into a.
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New country added to mobile testing, “Dobryj den” Ukraine!
Spearline Testing
APRIL 30, 2019
For unified communications. For unified communications. Mobile testing allows you to replicate your customers’ experience regardless of whether they are dialling through a PSTN or mobile network. Spearline is the leading network intelligence company in the telecommunications industry. Book a Demo.
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Who will be the Next Tech Titan? Cast your vote in the GeekWire Awards
GeekWire
APRIL 20, 2023
Flexe Photo) What they do: The Seattle startup offers retailers flexible logistics and cost savings through access to a network of distribution facilities and carriers. CEO background: Anoop Gupta is a former technical assistant to Bill Gates who previously led Microsoft’s Unified Communications Group.
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Proactively monitor your numbers across the US and Canada with Voice Assure Interstate
Spearline Testing
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Organizations such as unified communications and those with call centers located across North America rely heavily on multiple carriers to support their infrastructure and ensure an excellent customer experience. Regularly testing your numbers gives you true end-to-end network visibility from your customer’s perspective.
Never receive a false notification with Spearline alerts
Spearline Testing
APRIL 9, 2019
" Arnold Chencinski, Senior Voice Network Engineer, Zoom Video Communications. Spearline alerts are usually sent as an email, but we can leave you an automated voice message or send you an SNMP (simple network management protocol) message - the choice is yours. Why Spearline alerts? Personally verified by us. Case study.
Why Call Quality Matters: Ensuring Clear Communication
Spearline Testing
APRIL 13, 2023
The factors that affect call quality can be broken down into two distinct types -user-related and network-related. The right monitoring tool will provide you with ways of proactively monitoring network-related issues as well as user-related ones and will alert you to any drop in quality before it negatively impacts your customers.
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