Tips on SIP trunking and managing virtual performance

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	Tips on SIP trunking and managing virtual performance Today, we'll focus on some tips from Integrated Research on "Managing Multi-Vendor UC and Collaboration in a Virtual World" and from Verizon Business and Cisco on "SIP Trunking -- Addressing the Hidden Costs of Telephony Networks." Read More WHITE PAPER: Avaya Saving big on unified communications Unified communications lets employees collaborate anywhere, anytime with integrated voice, video and messaging capabilities. A great way to reduce UC deployment and management costs is to get going with Avaya Aura® Solution for Midsize Enterprise. To learn more about how to save on UC, download a Nemertes Research white paper, compliments of Avaya. In this Issue The case for using hosted/cloud VoIP and UC Startup opens videoconference bridging service Microsoft patents spy tech for Skype Skype video chat on iPad moves Microsoft closer to Apple Hot stuff: Summer gadget guide 2011 Volume of data darn near indescribable ... without the iPad WHITE PAPER: Avaya Social Media in the Contact Center for Dummies Grasp the opportunities and challenges of working within the new social media market landscape. The book describes the commercial tools, as well as free ones, organizations use to manage the massive stream of information they collect from various social media channels. Read Now The case for using hosted/cloud VoIP and UC In this newsletter, we're wrapping up (for the moment) our discussion of why moving VoIP and UC services into the cloud could be a great choice for you. In particular, our excerpts from the complimentary "2011 Sourcebook for VoIP and UC Services" by Delphi and Webtorials continue, and we encourage you to download the full version (45 pages) to get all of the details. Read More Startup opens videoconference bridging service Startup Blue Jeans Network launches its videoconferencing bridge service today, letting customers blend conferences over legacy systems as well as with video services such as Skype. Read More WHITE PAPER: Raritan Introduction to Data Center Infrastructure Management This paper looks at how DCIM products can help you streamline operations, automate asset management, optimize resources and reduce costs. Read More Microsoft patents spy tech for Skype A newly patented Microsoft technology called Legal Intercept would allow the company to secretly intercept, monitor and record Skype calls. Privacy advocates are concerned. Read More Skype video chat on iPad moves Microsoft closer to Apple Skype is set to unveil a video chat app for the iPad tomorrow, a move that brings rivals Apple and Microsoft closer. Read More WHITE PAPER: Avaya Tips to Tailor Your Communications Strategy An IP-based communications system helps businesses streamline voice and data improving internal productivity and customer service, but one size does not fit all. Answer 4 easy questions to find out the best strategies to meet your unique voice and data communications needs. Read Now Hot stuff: Summer gadget guide 2011 From an extra-rugged smartphone to the perfect grilling fork, these 10 high-tech toys are ideal for summer. Read More Volume of data darn near indescribable ... without the iPad The world's digital data is doubling every two years and the amount created or replicated in 2011 will reach 1.8 zettabytes, a pile so gargantuan that its size can only be rendered understandable to the layman when translated into iPads. That's right, words no longer suffice; we need something magical for this job. Read More
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