Video conference tools grow as potential use cases expand

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|January 1, 2018 FEATURED STORY Video conference tools spread among buyers and sellers by Luke O'Neill, Senior Site Editor With the help of cloud-based technology, video conference vendors can roll out more options for potential buyers, who now face a mounting array of use cases. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) Advertisement NEWS   Recapping 2017's biggest trends in networking technology In 2017 trends in networking technology, network management software got more intelligent, switches more versatile and vendor consolidation accelerated. (SearchNetworking.com)   Nuffield Health finds SD-WAN deployment worth the added cost The additional SD-WAN cost brought more value to the LANs of 189 Nuffield hospitals and fitness centers in the United Kingdom. (SearchSDN.com)   NIA awards: A look back at a year of network advancements SearchNetworking presented eight companies with Network Innovation Awards in 2017, recognizing network advancements that ranged from a programmable chip to cloud visibility software. (SearchNetworking.com)   Forecasting the future of the unified communications industry New trends are reshaping the unified communications industry as organizations embrace the cloud and employees push new methods of collaboration. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) EXPERT ADVICE   WebRTC support widens, but codec conflicts could erupt In the world of WebRTC, expect the video codec wars to ramp back up in 2018. Also, learn how browsers could become irrelevant in the web-based communications tool. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   SDN is viable approach to networking containers SDN and other software-based approaches could be key requirements for networking containers, especially when it comes to providing scalability and visibility. (SearchSDN.com)   How do you evaluate SIP services? Learn how to prepare your organization for a SIP deployment through a clearly defined evaluation of your organization's network requirements and business goals. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Manage complex modern networks with an automation strategy In networking, as in life, it's good to have a plan. Right now, enterprises and their IT staffs need a plan for automated networking. (SearchNetworking.com)   How can network management systems boost troubleshooting? What can IT teams do to combine network management systems and application performance management tools to boost troubleshooting in enterprise infrastructure? (SearchNetworking.com)   Five predictions for communication and collaboration in 2018 In the new year, watch for team collaboration tools to become the primary user interface. And one UC vendor might mark the end of life for its on-premises platform.  (SearchUnifiedCommunications.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 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.