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R.I.P. Premise-based PBX??
Share With all of the hoopla going on these days about hosted, cloud-based, and software-as-a-service solutions many organizations are choosing to move a lot of their network systems and applications to the cloud. There is no doubt about that. And there is also no doubt that moving a lot of these business applications to [...]
Full StoryWhy change technology, anyway?
Share Often times we are asked, “Why do I need to replace my systems that are running perfectly well? They are paid for!” The suspicion is, “Maybe you guys have some internal sales goal to meet?”, or “The software and hardware manufacturers are in cahoots to make me throw away perfectly good technology so they [...]
Full StoryVoice Over Long Term Evolution on the Rise
Share Mobility continues to morph with new, less-expensive service types. This is according to the latest data from Infonetics Research in its Mobile VoIP Services and Subscribers report, which tracks native mobile voice over IP (voice over Long-Term Evolution, or VoLTE) and over-the-top (OTT) mVoIP service. “The U.S. and Asia, especially South Korea, are leading [...]
Full StoryCloud Deployments: Worse Than a Root Canal, Less Likely Than a Unicorn Sighting?
Share Everyone wants to be in the cloud, to save money, enhancing security and drive mobility. But without the proper cloud migration strategy, the consequences for your business could be disastrous. The role of cloud computing is growing significantly in its ability to deliver business applications. Yet many IT decision-makers are facing challenges with their [...]
Full StoryAre You on the Money-Saving VoIP Bandwagon?
Share Voice over IP (VoIP) technology is dramatically changing the telecommunications landscape. Thanks to big savings, flexible features and options for cloud-based services, the market for the global carrier VoIP market is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 16.6 percent between 2011 and 2015. This forecast from analyst firm TechNavio attributes this [...]
Full StoryTelework Revolution Is Well Underway
Share The portion of employees working remotely has more than tripled over the last decade in some industries. This statistic comes from a report from The Conference Board, which shows that the telework trend has grown dramatically in recent years. Drawn from a number of recent surveys by the U.S. Census Bureau and private sources, The [...]
Full StoryIncrease In Web-Based Threat Calls For New Security Solutions
Share As more companies operate in the cloud and rely on mobility solutions, the security of corporate web sites is becoming increasingly important. Web applications and web sites are under constant attack and are the most popular targets for hackers. Why? They remain the largest unprotected threat in corporate networks. In fact, a Ponemon Institute survey [...]
Full StoryCloud May Be The Key To Greater UC Adoption
Share Unified communications (UC) solutions providers may drive higher adoption of UC technologies with managed services and cloud-based delivery models, according to new research released by CompTIA, a nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry. Interest in UC remains high. Four out of five companies surveyed for CompTIA’s Second Annual Unified Communications Market Trends study perceive that [...]
Full StoryMajority Distrust Mobile Security
Share Individuals are using more mobile devices, applications, services and networks than ever before, and they are accessing critical personal and professional information while “on the go.” Despite this growth, consumer trust in mobile security is uncertain, according to the Trusted Mobility Index, a global survey conducted by Juniper Networks. Just 15 percent of survey [...]
Full StoryNew Wi-Fi Industry Certification Geared Toward Seamless Connectivity
Share Seamless connection to Wi-Fi on the go is the overwhelming preference of smartphone and tablet users, according to a new survey released by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Ninety percent of those polled said they would likely stick with their current service provider if it offered the ability to connect automatically in Wi-Fi hotspots, and 72 [...]
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