| Top 10 predictions for VoIP and convergence in 2009 We've got to admit that making predictions for 2009 is a little tougher than usual given today's economic challenges and uncertainty, but we're willing to give it a shot provided our readers are willing to understand our perspectives come with less optimism than we normally project. Given the disclaimer, here are our Top 10 predictions for VoIP and convergence in 2009 ... Unified communications: hot tech for '09 Having been around seemingly forever, unified communications is now on the verge of exploding into the enterprise. Cisco to broaden unified communications package Cisco next year will unveil a new release of its unified communications software that will let companies more effectively collaborate with each other. Podcast: Enterprises to get even more social in 2009 Social networking has exploded into the market place over the past few years, and its reach into the enterprise will get deeper, in 2009, according to Pringo CEO Majid Abai. He discusses the groups of the enterprise that will embrace social networking functions in 2009 and beyond with Keith Shaw. From corporate HR using social tools to train employees, towards adopting new technology to foster Millenial employees, social networking is here to stay, Abai says. Avaya looking to catch unified communications wave in 2009 For Avaya, 2009 could solidify the company's top spot on the unified communications sales charts, putting it in the best position to reap even more sales as the world economy improves in the years following, industry experts say. But it faces formidable competitors -- Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Nortel, Siemens, IBM, Microsoft -- that are equally hungry. CCVP: Building a home lab Blogger Kevin Wallace looks into what you need for your Cisco Certified Voice Professional home lab. How much do you know about Cisco - take this quiz Have you been paying attention to Cisco news in 2008? Go here for the quiz, which is in a slideshow format. There are 15 questions about Cisco happenings in 2008, Give yourself a point for each correct answer and check out the final slide for whether your a Cisco cub or a Cisco commander. Have fun! Consideration for building a Cisco UC cluster for the WAN Cisco unified communications expert Dennis Hartmann discussing building CUCM clusters for the WAN. January giveaways from Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet
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