Managed network services technology

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January 25, 2019 25 Jan'19
Avaya partners at forefront of vendor's cloud transformation

According to Avaya, the business communications vendor will reward partners that help build out Avaya cloud business; other channel news from the week.
December 07, 2018 07 Dec'18
SolarWinds adds SDN monitoring to network management tools

In networking news, SolarWinds updates its network management software; a report predicts SDN's future; and Barefoot Networks updates its P4-programmable switch.
November 15, 2018 15 Nov'18
Cisco strategy revolves around multi-domain architecture

Cisco aims to interconnect various networking domains -- from the data center to the cloud -- in an approach it has dubbed multi-domain architecture.
November 14, 2018 14 Nov'18
Cisco partners view Catalyst 9200 as service opportunity

Channel executives at Cisco Partner Summit 2018 say Cisco's new Catalyst switches offer the ability to wrap software and services around hardware sales.

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Unified communications market sees demand for customized offerings

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Getting started with 5G network planning

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What you need to know about managed SD-WAN services

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SD-WAN vendor lock-in is unavoidable, but not necessarily bad

It's practically impossible to avoid SD-WAN vendor lock-in. But, instead of being deterred by lock-in, companies should focus on wisely locking in the vendor with which they want to partner. Continue Reading
6 questions to ask before choosing a SaaS or hybrid cloud VoIP system

Before choosing a SaaS or hybrid cloud VoIP vendor, it's important for organizations to create a list of must-have features that can be used to narrow down their selection criteria. Continue Reading
5 considerations for selecting an on-premises VoIP platform

Although cloud-based VoIP is popular, organizations are consistently choosing on-premises VoIP systems, as they offer sites more control over their communications environment. Continue Reading

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How can organizations improve their network change management?

Organizations can optimize their network change management processes with dedicated change management services for improved planning, monitoring and communication capabilities. Continue Reading
Network design checklist: How to design a local area network

Local area network design considerations for IT consultants range from IP default gateway redundancy to device standardization. Browse these tips iIf you are building a LAN. Continue Reading
Network documentation checklist: 10 steps for channel partners

Network documents can provide service providers with valuable insight when it's time to troubleshoot problems. Follow these 10 steps for a smooth documentation process. Continue Reading

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Microsoft Exchange Unified Messaging change presents dilemma

The arrival of Exchange 2019 also means the end of unified messaging in the on-premises offering. Admins who use voicemail in Outlook should explore their options. Continue Reading
How to simulate a multisite network with VMware Workstation

If you want to test out a WAN link between two networks with VDI, VMware Workstation can help. Here's how it works. Continue Reading
VMware microsegmentation in NSX trumps going sans SDN

Software-defined networking can help plug security holes and minimize microsegmentation management tasks; it's worth a look for companies that haven't virtualized their networks yet. Continue Reading