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The only constant in life is change. Technology continues to disrupt, and the telecom industry continues to evolve—as do the companies that service this space.
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AI: Top use cases and business benefits
An IBM report shows that although artificial intelligence is now more accessible and user-friendly than it was three years ago, enterprise adoption may be moving more quickly than efforts to define what ‘responsible’ and ‘ethical’ AI looks like.
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Future of work: The Great Reflection
Whether you call it The Great Resignation, The Great Rotation or The Big Quit, it’s trend that’s causing many organizations to perform what Gartner is dubbing The Great Reflection. And that means they have to evaluate and reimagine the future of work.
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Is data scientist still the hottest job in IT?
expertIP talks to author Tom Davenport to get his take on how the role of data scientist has evolved over the past decade, how effectively businesses use data today vs. in 2012, and how far we’ve come in addressing the data skills shortage.
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Top tech events coming to you live in fall 2022
Many trade shows, conferences and events that were cancelled, postponed or moved entirely online are back (or have plans to be back)—giving us a chance to reconnect with our peers, hear the latest thought leadership and discover cutting-edge technological innovations.
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Hybrid work: Redesigning the work experience
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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NetOps: Hybrid work, multi-cloud change the game
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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Our favourite 2022 summer reads for IT pros
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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Videoconferencing helps financial firms improve CX
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 anywhere: Allstream staff share their stories
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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Workations: How to work from anywhere this summer
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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Will SD-WAN replace MPLS for hybrid work?
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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Optimizing healthcare delivery with Cloud Connect
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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How finance can make the most of remote conferencing
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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T1 lines: Make the switch to next-gen cloud and fiber optics
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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Future of work webinar: Operational productivity
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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Future of work webinar: The Great Retention
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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How the FCC deregulation order will affect your POTS lines
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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The benefits of an all-digital enterprise toll-free service
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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Is your hotel phone system ready for the future?
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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Webinar: The future of hybrid work is human-centric
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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Hybrid hotels: Are you ready for an influx of business travel?
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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The Great Retention: How to retain your top talent
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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Hospitality industry trends: 6 ways hotels can prepare for recovery in 2022
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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Year in review: Our top tech stories of 2021
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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