Vawn Himmelsbach, Author at expertIP

A powerhouse duo: UC&C and mobility

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / March 1, 2018

Mobile phones are poised to become the go-to device for unified communications and collaboration in the next few years, according to a new survey. As we enter the era of 5G, there’s no better time to start planning for mobile UC&C.

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Beyond automation: How IoT will disrupt your industry

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / February 15, 2018

Tags: Forrester Research, IoT

Most companies using (or planning to use) the Internet of Things are focused on operational efficiencies and cost savings. But IoT has the potential to not only increase customer engagement, but completely change traditional business models — and create new ones.

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Get ready for the next decade of cloud computing

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / February 1, 2018

Tags: cloud, cloud computing, Gartner

Cloud is growing up, and it’s going to look a lot different over the coming decade than it does now. You’re probably already using cloud – many clouds, in fact. But as you shift toward digital business, you’ll need a new strategy to reflect this new reality.

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Looking ahead: Top IT predictions for 2018

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / January 4, 2018

Tags: 5G, AI, AR, IT trends 2018

The start of a new year is a time of reflection and introspection (and making resolutions). It’s also when we gaze into the crystal ball and predict what will happen in the coming year. Here’s a look at what to expect in 2018 — and how to prepare for it.

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The state of SIP trunking in 2017: Survey

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / December 7, 2017

Tags: SIP, SIP Trunking

As businesses roll out cloud-based services and consider SD-WAN, IoT and IPv6, SIP will play an increasingly important role. Here’s the latest on future-proofing your communications infrastructure from The SIP School’s annual worldwide survey.

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Now is the time for DX action: Gartner

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / November 27, 2017

Tags: digital transformation, DX, Gartner

Over the past year, we’ve heard a lot about digital transformation — but most business leaders would argue they’re already digital. So, what’s the deal?

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What’s next for blockchain

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / November 9, 2017

It’s an evolution, not a revolution, but it’s going to shake up every industry — and even technologies like IoT and cloud. Here’s what you need to know about the rise of blockchain:

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Control the chaos of cloud sprawl

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / September 28, 2017

Tags: cloud, cloud management, multi-cloud

A multi-cloud IT environment can quickly spiral out of control, particularly when multiple cloud services across multiple vendors are being used by multiple parts of the business. A multi-cloud strategy is critical for turning sprawl and complexity into competitive advantage.

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Be a disruptor — not one of the disrupted

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / August 31, 2017

Tags: digital transformation, UX

There’s a lot of talk about digital transformation, but turning that talk into action is one of the greatest challenges that businesses face today. And it requires a fundamental shift in how we run our businesses, according to Forrester Research. Here’s how to turn talk into action.

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Get ready for the onslaught of DeOS attacks

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / August 3, 2017

Tags: BEC, cisco, DeOS, ransomware

Cisco’s 2017 Midyear Cybersecurity Report says destruction of service attacks could leave organizations without a backup to restore systems after an attack. But it also points to a resurgence in traditional attacks, like adware and spyware, as well as a social engineering attack that may be more...

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UC&C gets real with virtual reality

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / July 20, 2017

Tags: UC&C, VR

If the thought of meeting with holographic colleagues in a virtual boardroom to collaborate on a project sounds like the stuff of sci-fi movies, that is, in fact, where we’re heading — and the technology isn’t light years away. Get ready for the emerging world of UC&C VR.

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Rethinking risk management in a digital world

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / July 6, 2017

Tags: Gartner, risk management

Conventional methods of protecting information resources aren’t going to cut it in a world of IoT and AI. A Gartner expert explains why we need to rethink our approach to security and risk management, and how to create a more resilient digital business infrastructure.

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Fun / IT Management /

An IT pro’s summer reading list

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / June 22, 2017

Tags: AI, fourth platform

From the transformative power of AI to the tech titans of Silicon Valley, collaborating with your enemies and finding green sludge on a giant engineered bear in a ruined city of the future, here’s what to read this summer.

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A robot uprising could be good for your career

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / June 15, 2017

Tags: IT jobs, robots

While some jobs will be replaced by artificial intelligence and automation, robots aren’t going to take over the world (I think). For IT pros, technological advances are opening the door to brand-new career options that embrace innovation and creativity.

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Why you need to embrace DX now

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / April 13, 2017

Tags: digital transformation, DX

There’s been a lot of talk about digital transformation, but not a lot of action. Last year more businesses recognized its importance (and necessity). This, perhaps, is the year they’ll embrace it. Here’s what you need to know about the coming digital revolution.

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Get ready for the third wave of fintech

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / December 12, 2016

Tags: fintech, Kabbage, SmartFolio, Thinking Capital

Big banks will partner with fintech startups as they face common competitors, such as the Googles and Apples of the world. These partnerships could be their salvation — and could drive a culture of innovation in the banking industry.

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Spiceworks Review: Prioritizing cybersecurity

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / December 1, 2016

Tags: cybersecurity, Spiceworks

Our monthly roundup of the best discussions in the online community, from the threat landscape in 2017 to admissions of guilt over poor password policies.

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Spiceworks Review: What keeps IT pros up at night

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / November 1, 2016

Tags: malware, ransomware, Spiceworks

Our monthly roundup of the best discussions on the online community, from the rise of ransomware, to new malware variants and the continued use of ‘password’ as a password.

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Spiceworks Review: IT brings its A game

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / August 2, 2016

Tags: IT soft skills, shadow IT, Spiceworks

Our monthly roundup of the best discussions on the online community, from defining the value of IT to the rise of shadow IT — and why communication is the ultimate solution.

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The Spiceworks Review: Getting real with IPv6

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / April 4, 2016

Tags: IPv6, VDI

Our monthly roundup of the best discussions on the online community, from the pros and cons of moving to the latest version of the Internet Protocol to the risks and rewards of virtualizing your environment … and a little uptime funk.

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The year in review … for network admins

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / December 24, 2015

Tags: CACC, Deloitte, Pan Am Games, wearables

A selection of top stories from 2015 — from the rise of wearables in the workplace to the end of unified communications as we know it.

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The Spiceworks Review: Why documentation can make or break your career

By Vawn Himmelsbach / Editor / December 1, 2015

Tags: IT careers, Spiceworks

Our monthly roundup of the best discussions on the online community, from staying on top of the latest tech trends to preventing the formation of bad IT habits.

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