The next generation of mobile internet connectivity is nearly here – welcome to the new world of 5G networks! Many businesses are busy working on 5G-ready devices and systems, with launches expected around the globe by 2020. These advancements will bring faster connection speeds, lower latency, massive data capacity, and more reliable connectivity to nearly … Continued
You’ve heard that software-defined wide-area-networking or SD-WAN is growing at a tremendous pace – and for a good reason. The adoption of the technology has skyrocketed in our era of always-on connectivity fueled by the cloud and wireless broadband, and our growing branch office connectivity needs. The basic premise is that SD-WAN architecture provides a … Continued
If you’ve heard a lot about SIP trunking or Session Internet Protocol services lately, it’s because more businesses are moving away from traditional communication networks and adopting Unified Communication or UC systems. They’re making a move to IP-based voice services for cost savings, access to advanced features, and streamlined management capabilities. Businesses are also transitioning … Continued
Digital transformation is more than just a buzzword for the enterprise. Technology is reshaping how businesses operate and interact with customers in many essential ways. Digital transformation is about finding ways to use technology to retool processes, so they’re more efficient and effective. While many large-scale organizations are in the midst of digital transformation, many … Continued
It’s a well-known fact that the majority of an iceberg lies below the surface – the same can be said for the typical Unified Communication (UC) implementation and environment. On top of the features and functionality we all love –voice and video conferencing, mobile apps and IM – when you look at the UC platform … Continued
Every shift in technology brings challenges along with the potential for big benefits — and the adoption of telecom and cloud services is no exception. While telecommunication services are one of the largest spending categories for most organizations, it’s also one of the most complex and poorly managed. Often collaboration between IT and telecom departments … Continued
Considering moving some of your telecom assets and applications to the cloud? Just like any other move, it shouldn’t be taken lightly. Companies need to think strategically about everything from costs, scalability and increased flexibility, to how the cloud will impact how team members work. Before making the leap and even thinking about comparing cloud-based … Continued
If your company is ready to start its next application development project or expand into a new market, it’s a good time to evaluate what your IT environment looks like. By doing this, you can determine where additional computing resources may be needed and where other adjustments should be made. For companies that rely … Continued
Cloud technologies have transformed the enterprise in many exciting ways. Cloud-based apps, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), and other as-a-service models are making organizations more productive and agile. By empowering teams to focus on innovation, rather than merely managing the technology behind it, organizations are savings resources and spending more time on their core business. … Continued
It used to be that most work was done inside the corporate firewall and behind the safety net of the VPN. However, the world today has become much more mobile, collaborative, and cloud-based. In fact, today approximately 71% of services in the average enterprise are cloud-based services, meaning most applications are available from anywhere. … Continued