The new standard holds greater value to businesses beyond lower latency and faster transmission speeds — such as the need for carriers to leverage network slicing, ultra-latency and on-demand services, according to panelists at the recent Canadian Telecom Summit.
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If you’re stuck in a ‘digital deadlock,’ blending hybrid cloud with on-prem platforms could speed up your digital transformation projects — particularly when it comes to unified communication and collaboration.
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Industry insiders, including Allstream COO Ray Lahoud, gathered at the 2018 Canadian Telecom Summit to discuss the promise of IT networking — from virtualization to microcontainers and intent-based networking — and the greatest challenges to its progress.
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One of the biggest concerns around automation and AI is that our jobs will disappear. But one Gartner analyst believes work will continue to revolve around human beings in the years to come, including the idea of a ‘centaur,’ combining human skills with technology.
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Digital transformation is a constant, ongoing process — not a one-time project. Enterprises must reinvent their entire business model with technology at the core, according to Forrester analysts, who advocate tapping into the DX partner ecosystems to fill in the gaps.
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Network architecture is complex, and is becoming even more so with the explosive growth of IoT and exponential demand for bandwidth. IT pros need greater control over the WAN — and the costs associated with it — driving the market for software-defined WANs.
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In this era of digital transformation, companies will compete on platforms and ecosystems built on cloud, artificial intelligence, blockchain and hyper agile app development, according to the research firm — but the key to success is partnership.
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IT pros can expect to deal with an increasing number of cyber extortion and IoT attacks over the next three years, according to Ponemon’s latest research. Here’s why cybersecurity must move beyond prevention and embrace a broader approach.
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As the technology matures beyond voice, messaging and conferencing, UC&C solutions will incorporate new technologies such as AI, IoT and SDN to offer entirely new capabilities. We talk to Robert Arnold, a principal analyst at Frost & Sullivan, about his latest research.
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In the era of digital transformation, it’s likely you have at least a few projects on the horizon or already underway. We examine the top reasons for project failure, and how to increase the chances your next project will be a success.
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Big corporations and startups have learned some lessons from the last acquisition craze. This time around, they’re more aware of the need to balance technical innovation with cultural integration, and many banks are partnering rather than purchasing.
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There’s a lot of hype around blockchain technology, which has been touted as a panacea for trusted transactions. But is it the right fit for your organization, or are you better off — at least in the short term — with a traditional database?
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While some tout the myriad benefits of AI, others fear it will destroy more jobs than it creates. We take a step back and wade through some of the hype around artificial intelligence.
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Most enterprises are still trying to build their own framework for the Internet of Things, despite evidence that DIY IoT may not be the best approach. Blockchain-enhanced sensing-as-a-service could offer a compelling alternative.
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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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While the cloud craze continues, global IT budgets will also focus on newer technologies such as robotics, virtual reality and cognitive AI, according to the research firm’s 2018 IT spending predictions. The big question mark, however, is U.S. tax reform legislation.
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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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Although more CISOs now have a seat at the table, what they do once they get there varies dramatically. At a recent ITAC event in Toronto, Cisco’s CISO explained how to work with line-of-business managers, make security a priority and cut internal vulnerabilities.
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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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While official standards for the latest wireless upgrade won’t be finalized until 2020, handset-makers and businesses alike are preparing for this new network capability — and we’ll get a sneak peek at the upcoming Winter Olympics.
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Fraudulent surveys, which pop up onto your computer screen and appear to come from your ISP, are becoming more commonplace. Not only are these annoying, but they carry other risks such as malware. Here’s what you can do if it happens to you.
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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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From data breaches on the down low to the AI of Everything, it’s been a busy year in the world of tech. Here’s a rundown of the top IT trends that dominated headlines over the past year.
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Allstream’s Product & Customer Lifecycle Management Group has a mandate to create, grow and sustain customer lifetime value across all platforms and channels, in addition to traditional product management.
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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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