Since work is no longer defined by physical location, designing the ‘perfect’ office setup isn’t going to cut it. Enterprises must now design a hybrid work experience that works for all employees in their organization, no matter where, when or how they do their jobs.
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EMA’s 2022 network management megatrends report indicates a fundamental shift in NetOps strategies. A decade ago, the focus was on server virtualization. This year, public cloud, SaaS applications and cloud-native application architectures are now the most critical drivers.
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This year’s list covers everything from timely topics like the future of work to new ways of thinking about leadership, strategy and regret. So as you head to the cottage or vacation rental—or even just the backyard—consider these summer reads to stimulate your mind.
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A secure, high-quality videoconferencing platform can help financial service professionals continue to deliver a top-notch customer experience. Here are four ways that videoconferencing can help financial firms adapt to an increasingly digital world.
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Work from home has expanded to work from anywhere, whether that means working from the cottage, a beach or even off a boat. We talk to Allstream staff about the weirdest or coolest places they’ve ever worked from—and their go-to connectivity hacks.
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From Ibiza to Iceland, we can work from anywhere these days—and an industry has sprung up around workations. Whether you’re carrying a backpack, a briefcase or both this summer, here are some tech-related tools to keep you connected and productive on your travels.
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Digitalization and the hybrid work environment are increasing the demand for SD-WAN, including managed services. As traditional network architecture shifts from on-premise data centers to the cloud, how do legacy connectivity options stand up?
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A private, dedicated connection to cloud storage and services such as Allstream’s Cloud Connect can give healthcare providers the speed and reliability they need—with an additional layer of security for greater peace of mind.
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Here are a few ways that the banking and finance industry can benefit from the ubiquitous use of remote conferencing and ensure the best possible customer experience.
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Next-generation alternatives to services provided over T1 lines—including high-speed internet, VoIP services and cloud-based telephony platforms—can support hybrid workforces and provide flexible, secure, reliable communication services anytime, anywhere in the world.
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As part of our Future of Work 360 series, Allstream talks with Cisco’s Joey LeMonier and Dan Mathews, along with Allstream’s Steve Fisher and Matt Waldo, about tools and techniques for improving operational productivity in the new world of hybrid work.
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As part of our Future of Work 360 series, Allstream talks about the Great Retention with Cisco’s Mark Miller and Justin Fields—from the role of technology in setting work/life boundaries to creating a more level playing field for remote workers.
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While there’s no need to panic over the FCC deregulation—after all, POTS lines aren’t going to disappear overnight—it’s a good time to make the move to next-generation technologies. While you’ll avoid significant price increases, you can also modernize your data and voice services.
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Allstream has partnered with The Toll-Free Exchange to provide toll-free service for enterprise customers in Canada and the U.S. We talk to Terry Causey, Allstream’s VP of Network Architecture & Engineering, about the latest evolution of our North American network.
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Old-school landlines are reliable, but a cloud-based hotel phone system offers scalability and advanced features that can help brands differentiate themselves in a competitive market—all while cutting costs, improving customer satisfaction and enhancing guest and staff safety.
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The best leaders combine technology intelligence with emotional intelligence—and together these will help organizations navigate ongoing disruption with a human-centric focus, according to future of work expert Cheryl Cran in our latest webinar.
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It may seem counterintuitive with the mass adoption of video conferencing tools, but hospitality experts are predicting a surge in business travel in the spring/summer of 2022. Here’s how to ensure your hotel or venue is ready for the hybrid business travel environment.
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At this point, we’ve all heard of the Great Resignation. Now we’re seeing the Great Reshuffe as employees quit their jobs in search of new opportunities. For employers, it’s time to focus on the Great Retention—and take their employee retention strategies up a notch.
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With some industry analysts predicting a travel surge in the spring and summer as consumers start to return to typical vacation plans, now is a great time for hotels and hospitality companies to evaluate their readiness for the eventual surge in post-pandemic travel.
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This year, technology continued to support virtual workplaces—whether it was the home office or elsewhere—and some of our most popular articles focused on the IT trends and developments that can assist employees wherever they’re working.
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According to IDC’s global 2022 predictions, the C-suite will become more involved in IT decisions, AI will become more deeply mired in messy human issues like ethics, and the risk of vendor lock-in will rise as companies grapple with cloud complexity.
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Removing location as a recruiting barrier will solve the IT skills shortage by increasing access to talent, right? Not exactly. Heightened global competition for new hires creates new challenges for enterprises seeking tech talent in a work from anywhere environment.
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By moving access control to the edge, SASE helps deliver secure access anywhere, anytime, which seems ideal in a hybrid work situation. But as with any emerging tech, SASE is bound to encounter some growing pains in its infancy.
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The pandemic has strained healthcare systems around the world, whether public or private. But it has also shone a spotlight on how to improve these systems, which—in a post-pandemic world—could help to humanize healthcare and provide more personalized care.
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Employers are seeking technologies to improve the meeting experience both online and in the office. After attending two (virtual) sessions of the most recent Enterprise Connect conference, we came up with five essential components of meeting tech to enhance the hybrid workplace.
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