Even after the pandemic ends, WFH won’t — at least not immediately. New IDC research gives us a glimpse into how work from home is changing the corporate network and how companies are already planning to reshape their networks for the post-pandemic era.
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In a new webinar, Allstream hosts a panel of IT experts in the hospitality industry who discuss the challenges of personalization, the rise of cloud communication platforms and what we can expect from hotel brands in a world after COVID-19.
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Maybe you’re looking to upgrade your legacy system. Maybe you need more flexibility to support a remote workforce. If you’re deciding between SIP and PRI — or a hybrid of the two — there are a number of factors to consider for your current and future requirements.
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Unified communication and collaboration is on the rise, and this year it’s about to get a lot more integrated, intelligent and immersive. Here’s what to watch for in UCaaS, UC&C and SIP Trunking this year — including the rise of artificial intelligence in virtual meetings.
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Four or five years ago, the conversation around software-defined WANs was about saving money and getting a return on your investment. Now that’s at the bottom of the list, according to EMA’s latest research into WAN transformation, SD-WAN and SASE during the pandemic.
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Some tech predictions for this year are almost shoo-ins due to the pandemic, like the growth of cloud and remote work technologies. But what else could play out this year? Here’s a roundup of crucial tech trends to watch in 2021, courtesy of the IT analyst community.
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Despite the many, many challenges of 2020, it was also a rather exceptional year for technology such as cloud and UC&C. So as the year comes to a close, we look back at some of our favourite articles on expertIP during this unprecedented year.
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In a year when so much of our work and personal lives were forced to go virtual and remote, technology deserves credit for keeping us productive, informed, entertained and educated. Here’s a look back at some of the biggest technology stories of 2020.
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Even if you were already shoring up your defences — systems, networks and devices, in the office and remotely — the pandemic pushed this to the top of the IT security agenda with an unprecedented urgency. We look at what organizations can expect in the year ahead.
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We highlight the biggest tech trends that IDC expects to play out over the next 12 months — as well as the weak spot that could impact hybrid workforce and business automation efforts.
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The office doesn’t always look like an office anymore, and companies that continue to operate on old technology with limited options will miss out on improved employee and customer satisfaction that comes from adopting new UC platforms.
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The pandemic is accelerating digital disruption, from re-engineered networks to public cloud adoption. We sum up the key takeaways from the Canadian Telecom Summit held earlier this month, including key technologies driving this disruption and the challenges ahead.
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If the idea of spending tens of thousands of dollars on a state-of-the-art communication platform seems impossible right now, consider moving to a cloud communications solution. In fact, adopting a cloud or hybrid cloud solution can come with significant cost advantages.
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While WFH threats are on the rise, IoT security risks within traditional enterprise environments — across every industry vertical — are escalating as well. Here are 10 of the riskiest connected enterprise devices, from our SecTOR 2020 coverage.
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Cloud communications can provide customers with options beyond just a phone call. Whether it’s SMS or webchat, a phone call or an online conference, cloud communications give your customers the options they demand for the connection they want.
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The top IT security projects identified by Gartner for 2021 reflect the incredible amount of change brought on by COVID-19: They’re heavily focused on process and risk management — and often require thinking beyond the technical aspects to consider the broader business.
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A complete communication platform does more than just give every employee in the business a desk phone — it’s a comprehensive business solution that keeps costs low, provides the most up-to-date connection options and allows you to stay competitive in a turbulent marketplace.
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Many companies are turning to Zero Trust to deal with a darkening cybersecurity landscape. But its successful adoption hinges on employee buy-in and behaviour — at a time when remote work is viewed as one of the biggest challenges to enterprise security.
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Considering that many business systems are moving to a cloud model, does it make sense to stay with an on-premise communication system? Here are five factors to consider when comparing the total cost of a premise-based solution to a cloud-based one.
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The number of cyber attacks on IoT devices is soaring, in part due to COVID-19 — and this will only increase as 5G is rolled out. We look at some of today’s biggest malware threats, how COVID-19 plays a role and how to protect employees who are working from home.
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In the era of cloud, working from home has never been easier. Cloud communication solutions open more doors for real-time collaboration across functional and geographical boundaries — and free up the IT department to work on other initiatives.
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The new COVID-era enterprise cloud will become more interconnected, integrated, secure, hybridized, intelligent and automated — with a more centralized infrastructure that allows for local data optimization at the edge.
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expertIP sums up some of the key findings from a recent IDG TECHtalk Twitter chat on edge computing, its use cases and the challenges to implementation — especially as new use cases are being explored in light of the global pandemic.
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Besides tapping into technologies like secure access service edge and zero trust network access amid an ongoing talent shortage, what can organizations do to secure — and optimize — their cloud systems for the remainder of the pandemic?
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Pandemic-related vulnerabilities, including home-based workforces and mobile WFH devices, have left big gaps in security. And evolving cyber attacks — like blended extortion-ransomware — mean that organizations can’t afford to let their guard down.
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