IP Telephony
IP telephony (Internet Protocol telephony) is a general term for the technologies that use the Internet Protocol's packet-switched connections to exchange voice, fax, and other forms of information that have traditionally been carried over the dedicated circuit-switched connections of the public switched telephone network (PSTN).. See complete definition.
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IP Telephony News
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July 18, 2018
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Jul'18
8x8 X Series combines UC and contact center
The cloud delivery model has made it easier to combine unified communications and contact center technologies into a single platform, as evidenced by the release of the 8x8 X Series this week.
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July 11, 2018
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Jul'18
DHS, SecureLogix develop TDoS attack defense
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and vendor SecureLogix are making 'rapid progress' in developing a TDoS attack defense. The technology is expected in the coming months.
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June 07, 2018
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Jun'18
Avaya Equinox gets online UC and team collaboration for SMBs
Avaya has refreshed Avaya Equinox with online team collaboration and has integrated the software into IP Office. The changes are part of Avaya's strategy to attract more SMBs.
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May 24, 2018
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May'18
Polycom cloud service simplifies device management
A new Polycom cloud service will help businesses manage and monitor Polycom desk and conference room phones. The vendor plans to expand the service to cover video endpoints later this year.
IP Telephony Get Started
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VoIP (voice over IP)
VoIP (voice over IP) is the transmission of voice and multimedia content over Internet Protocol (IP) networks. VoIP historically referred to using IP to connect private branch exchanges (PBXs), but the term is now used interchangeably with IP ... Continue Reading
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QoS (quality of service)
Quality of service (QoS) refers to any technology that manages data traffic to reduce packet loss, latency and jitter on the network. Continue Reading
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Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is cloud-based team collaboration software that is part of the Office 365 suite of applications. Continue Reading
Evaluate IP Telephony Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Voice assistants present new challenges for call clarity
Virtual assistant devices and applications offer ease and convenience when placing phone calls, but they could pose problems in terms of audio quality. Continue Reading
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Dolby Voice Room conferencing product wins Network Innovation Award
Dolby's new video conferencing product, Dolby Voice Room, targets the huddle room market, while touting high-end audio capabilities and ease of management. Continue Reading
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Cloud video services spark adoption of conferencing tools
Video conferencing is becoming prevalent in most unified communications products. Cloud video services, in particular, have fueled the adoption of video conferencing tools. Continue Reading
Manage IP Telephony
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Six tips to deploy a quality unified communications system
In order to troubleshoot a unified communications system, IT leaders should have a written list of common problems and a description of how to resolve those issues. Continue Reading
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How to monitor application performance in the cloud
As you move real-time applications to the cloud, you might relinquish some network control. However, several mechanisms are available to monitor application performance. Continue Reading
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UC management tackles multivendor, hybrid UC challenges
Multivendor and hybrid UC are creating complex management challenges for enterprises. Learn how UC performance management provides enterprises with the tools they need. Continue Reading
Problem Solve IP Telephony Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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How do you build a disaster recovery communications plan?
Maintaining voice communications is vital to disaster recovery. Networking expert Carrie Higbie Goetz explains how to build a disaster recovery communications plan. Continue Reading
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How to configure VoIP on a network
VoIP configuration requires significant preplanning to meet the requirements of voice traffic. Learn the steps to take when configuring VoIP on your network. Continue Reading
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Microsoft Teams integration with Cisco Spark presents challenges
Microsoft and Cisco interoperability does exist in unified communications. But, for team collaboration, Microsoft Teams integration with Cisco Spark adds another wrinkle. Continue Reading