New vendors, trends crash Enterprise Connect 2018 party

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|March 12, 2018 FEATURED STORY New vendors, trends crash Enterprise Connect 2018 party by Luke O'Neill, Site Editor Slack and Facebook are making their first appearances at the unified communications conference. Plus, contact center technologies could take center stage at the show. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) Advertisement NEWS   Enterprise Connect 2018 conference coverage Track news, trends and analysis from one of UC's biggest shows. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Cisco adds malware security features in Tetration analytics Cisco has turned Tetration analytics toward app security. The latest upgrade helps spot software flaws and identify malware activity, such as Spectre and Meltdown exploits. (SearchNetworking.com)   Microsoft Teams guest access made universal Microsoft is chasing competitors Slack and Cisco Spark with the expansion of Microsoft Teams guest access. More enterprises are using team chat apps to collaborate with external partners. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Cisco adds predictive analytics to Viptela SD-WAN Cisco's new cloud-based service, called vAnalytics, helps companies prepare for changes within the Viptela SD-WAN by giving answers to what-if questions. (SearchNetworking.com)   Huddle rooms help fuel audio conferencing endpoint market Despite recent economic struggles, the audio endpoint market is benefiting from the newest trend of smaller collaboration spaces in enterprises. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   How network automation scripts will affect veteran engineers This week, bloggers look at how engineers will need to adapt to changes such as network automation scripts, offer projections for RSA 2018 and debate network transformation. (SearchNetworking.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Can cable be reused when upgrading 802.11ac wireless LAN? Is it better to repurpose legacy cabling when planning an 802.11ac wireless LAN upgrade, or does it make sense to buy new? Like many things networking, it depends. (SearchNetworking.com)   Network subscription packages gain steam among enterprises Networking suppliers are increasingly offering network subscription packages, as enterprises have become more familiar with paying for services with monthly subscriptions. (SearchSDN.com)   Why IPv6 networks create DNS configuration problems DNS data is among the most basic and crucial information required for network connectivity, but configuring DNS recursive servers in IPv6-only networks can pose challenges. (SearchNetworking.com)   What's driving the adoption of WebRTC services today? WebRTC adoption is influenced by the ecosystem around the technology, including browser support and commercial products. Emerging technologies could also affect future deployments. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Which business messaging app will prevail in the contact center? Apple, Facebook and Google are rolling out messaging apps that connect businesses and consumers. As a result, contact centers should consider an omnichannel messaging strategy. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   SDN marketplace sows confusion on network infrastructure upgrades The ever-evolving SDN marketplace continues to confuse IT departments as they determine what steps they should take with their network infrastructure upgrades. (SearchNetworking.com)   Communication API vendors offer serverless architecture benefits A serverless architecture benefits communication developers in several ways, including fewer maintenance tasks, automated scalability and quicker time to market. (SearchUnfiedCommunications.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Networking Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Networking Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.