Reports highlight UC in business apps, centralized and distributed SIP trunking

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	Reports highlight UC in business apps, centralized and distributed SIP trunking Today, we’d like to point out some highlights from two recent reports. The first report, “UC Evolves to Enhance Business Applications,” was written by industry analyst and UC expert (and Network World blogger) Zeus Kerravala. The second piece is a white paper provided by Oracle titled “Centralized vs. Distributed SIP Trunking: Making an Informed Decision.”In his research, Kerravala points out that while apps are “ubiquitous on personal devices, the promise of a similar variety of business applications is slower to emerge.” He also notes the importance of enterprise mobility developing in parallel with the evolution of cloud computing, devices, and wireless technology creating what he considers “a perfect storm, driving businesses towards mobility and innovation at a rate never seen before.”To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More WHITE PAPER: Damballa Finding Advanced Threats Before They Strike Enterprise security teams are on a high state of alert to keep up with ever-morphing advanced threats. This SANS Institute review shows how Damballa Failsafe can be the first and last line of defense. 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