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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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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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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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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Months into the pandemic, organizations are taking stock of what worked (and what didn’t) as they pivoted in a matter of days or weeks to a work-from-home model—and overhauling their IT priorities because of it. Read our latest coverage from the Enterprise Connect conference.
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The global pandemic has driven incredible changes in enterprise communications over the past six months. But will they last? Find out what we can learn from COVID-fuelled tech trends going forward from our coverage of the virtual Enterprise Connect conference.
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More investment is flowing into the cloud as a direct result of COVID-19 and the rush to set up remote workers. But how will that affect parts of enterprise IT which, as a result, now have to make do with a smaller portion of the technology budget?
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Secure access service edge promises to change network architecture as we know it—and in this emerging model coined by Gartner, the data centre is no longer the focal point of security. Here’s what you need to know about SASE and how it could transform enterprise networking.
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U.S. regulators are starting to put a bit of heat on public cloud providers—and the enterprise organizations that use their services. But liability for data breaches ultimately lies with cloud customers. Here’s what you can do to make sure you’re protected.
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More compute capabilities are moving to the edge of the network, thanks to a confluence of factors such as AI apps and the increasing availability of 5G and Wi-Fi 6. So what does that mean for your network architecture?
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The same blockchain technology that can enhance security for cryptocurrency could also revolutionize cybersecurity, according to the Cloud Security Alliance. Here’s our take from the recent SecTOR IT security conference in Toronto.
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Data centres aren’t just about racks anymore. Fuelled by technologies such as 5G, augmented reality and the Internet of Things, we’re seeing a move off-premise to enhanced colocation services, multi-cloud environments and edge data centres.
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From hybrid to edge, one Gartner analyst clarifies some common illusions about cloud that obscure what enterprises really know about it — and refutes one giant myth around security.
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Cloud is maturing and evolving, and that means cloud strategies are maturing and evolving, too. Here’s what you need to know about repatriation, the ‘new’ hybrid cloud and taking an application-first approach to your cloud strategy.
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Cloud-based communications can turn a phone system into a collaboration tool, helping to transform the way an organization runs its business — particularly for those wanting to extend or expand their business across the border.
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These days, cloud is about more than access to cheap servers. The evolving world of multicloud is complex and requires a new approach to managing cloud — but it will also be a key enabler of innovation and digital transformation in the coming year.
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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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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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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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A recent podcast discussion brings industry experts together to talk about the value of UCaaS, the key barriers to getting a green light and success metrics
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in cloud, big data and more:
Technology Business Research Inc.’s latest cloud portfolio report revealed that the global cloud market will double by 2018, reaching $66 billion. The Managed Private and Professional Services Cloud...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in network security:
Bletchley Park celebrates female World War II code breakers. An event sponsored by the Cyber Security Challenge UK, the Women's Security Society and Raytheon explored the history of women in cyber security...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in IT management, VoIP, cloud computing and more:
According to Computerworld’s Forecast 2014 survey, 36% of organizations will increase their IT budgets in 2014. Meanwhile, another 50% will hold their budgets steady. The survey...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in cloud computing, network security and more:
A study by SkyHigh Networks revealed that IT departments are blocking low-risk cloud services 40% more than high-risk services. The study of 300 organizations found that IT...
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