SD-WANs improve UC performance

	Zuckerberg: Video today, virtual reality tomorrow | The 5 best hidden features in iOS 9
	Network World Convergence and VoIP
	SD-WANs improve UC performance Today, we highlight two reader resources. In the first paper, Jim Metzler explains in a technical advisory why a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) can overcome performance issues associated with unified communications (UC) that uses traditional WAN connectivity. In the second piece, Troy Trenchard, VP and General Manager for UC at Avaya explains why mobility and cloud services are so important to effective UC.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More WHITE PAPER: LifeLock Breached: How Your Data Can Be Put at Risk Breaches like the Target breach of 2013 and the recent "Heartbleed" bug are not just an electronic problem. Get up-to-speed on common types of physical and electronic data breaches with this infographic. Learn More In this Issue Zuckerberg: Video today, virtual reality tomorrow The 5 best hidden features in iOS 9 The top 5 features of Windows 10 Cisco's pay package for CEO Robbins is a sweet deal WHITE PAPER: Red Hat Architects Lead the Way for Data-Driven Apps Application architects are facing the challenges of keeping up with social, mobile and big data applications as business demands increase. To successfully meet these demands, they must identify, build and deliver modern apps while supporting IT. Learn how application architects can deliver long-lasting apps while reducing risk, complexity and cost. Learn more >> Zuckerberg: Video today, virtual reality tomorrow When people grow tired of posting photos and videos on social media, what then? Virtual-reality posts, according to Mark Zuckerberg.We’re entering into an era in which people’s posts increasingly will revolve around video, “but that’s not the end of the line,” according to Facebook’s CEO. After video, he said, “I think immersive 3D content is the obvious next thing.”“There’s always a richer way that people want to share and consume thoughts and ideas,” Zuckerberg said.The Facebook chief made his comments in response to a question during the company’s earnings call on Wednesday about what mainstream applications could come out of virtual reality and Oculus VR. Facebook bought the VR headset maker last year for US$2 billion, baffling some industry watchers about the social network’s intentions.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM 5 Key Strategies for Successful Mobile Engagement Read this whitepaper to learn how to invigorate your brand presence with the IBM mobile customer engagement platform. Learn More The 5 best hidden features in iOS 9 Video Read More WHITE PAPER: Tangoe Gaining Clarity from the Chaos of Cloud Adoption While enterprises recognize the risks and consequences of the phenomenon known as 'Shadow IT,' few have the ability to identify and reign in employee use of non-sanctioned, cloud-related services that could lead to potential liabilities and security issues. Learn More The top 5 features of Windows 10 Video Read More Cisco's pay package for CEO Robbins is a sweet deal Cisco will pay incoming CEO Chuck Robbins a higher salary than outgoing chief John Chambers made in fiscal 2014.Robbins will make US$1.15 million in salary in fiscal 2016, which began this week, and he could earn another $2.59 million based on performance under Cisco’s Executive Incentive Plan. Add in as much as $13 million in stock grants, and Robbins could bring in more than $16.7 million for his first year at the helm.By contrast, Chambers got $1.1 million in salary and a smaller basic percentage bonus under the Executive Incentive Plan in fiscal 2014, according to the company’s proxy statement issued last September. Chambers was a 20-year veteran at the helm of the company and was also chairman of the board. He’s now stepped back to become executive chairman.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More
	SLIDESHOWS How much do CIOs really make? Pay packages of 25 Fortune 500 execs revealed Compensation for CIOs includes cash, equity, perks. JOIN THE NETWORK WORLD COMMUNITIES As network pros you understand that the value of connections increase as the number of connections increase, the so called network effect, and no where is this more evident than in professional relationships. Join Network World's LinkedIn and Facebook communities to share ideas, post questions, see what your peers are working on and scout out job applicants (or maybe find your next opportunity). Network World on Facebook Network World on LinkedIn MOST-READ STORIES 1. Microsoft will NOT email you Windows 10, it's ransomware 2. Proposed solutions for fixing Reserve Windows 10 problems 3. User guide to Windows 10 4. Reserve your free Windows 10 upgrade, download available on July 29 5. 19 free cloud storage options 6. Microsoft's new privacy policy and Windows 10 troubleshooter to stop automatic updates 7. Critical BIND denial-of-service flaw could disrupt large portions of the Internet 8. Why did Microsoft skip Windows 9 and jump to Windows 10 9. Americas are just 2 weeks away from running out of IPv4 10. 7 free Wi-Fi stumbling and surveying tools for Windows and Mac
	Do You Tweet? Follow everything from NetworkWorld.com on Twitter @NetworkWorld. You are currently subscribed to networkworld_convergence_voip_alert as networking.world@gmail.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy When accessing content promoted in this email, you are providing consent for your information to be shared with the sponsors of the content. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information. If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: bglynn@cxo.com To contact Network World, please send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com. Copyright (C) 2015 Network World, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. If you want to contact someone directly, send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com. **