Avaya expects revenue growth from cloud-based software

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|March 5, 2018 FEATURED STORY Avaya revenue growth depends on success of cloud products by Antone Gonsalves, Director of News New cloud products are expected to drive Avaya revenue growth in 2019. Meanwhile, revenues in fiscal 2018 are forecast to be almost the same as last year. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) Advertisement NEWS   Genesys acquires Altocloud sales analytics for contact center cloud Genesys acquires analytics vendor Altocloud to help businesses find sales opportunities in online customer interactions. Genesys will integrate Altocloud into omnichannel contact center products. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Google Hangouts Chat team collaboration app released Google is continuing to aggressively target the enterprise market with its release of Hangouts Chat. The team collaboration app will compete with Slack, Microsoft Teams and Cisco Spark. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Narrowband IoT ups device support in Cisco Jasper Control Center Cisco has made Narrowband IoT generally available in the Jasper Control Center. The technology standard significantly increases the number of devices supported in an IoT deployment. (SearchNetworking.com)   5G architecture plus NFV, SDN offers performance gains The intersection of 5G architecture and virtualization technologies like NFV and SDN could result in better network performance, but it will take time to get there. (SearchSDN.com)   Cisco tracks growing role of machine learning, AI in cybersecurity Cisco highlights the growing role of automation, machine learning and AI in cybersecurity, increasing the target of investments by IT departments working to mitigate malware. (SearchNetworking.com)   CEO lays out roadmap for Mitel Cloud after ShoreTel acquisition In 2018, Mitel is looking to capitalize on its large install base and a strong mix of public and private cloud offerings. But Mitel Cloud will have to compete with both pure-cloud startups and legacy UC vendors. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Operators invest billions, hope in 5G wireless technology A new 5G wireless technology report breaks its development into three phases, and network operators hope their investments lead to revenue down the line. (SearchTelecom.com)   Avaya Zang upgrades workflow, IoT tools Avaya Zang has upgraded its CPaaS platform with new workflow and IoT tools. The vendor is also making it easier to integrate Zang apps with Avaya UC hardware. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Blue Jeans integrates AI-powered transcription technology Blue Jeans has integrated an AI transcription service powered by Voicera's virtual assistant, Eva, while Slack deepened its GitHub integration to support developer collaboration. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Overcoming the hype with advanced network analytics software Bloggers explore the capabilities of network analytics software, assess the coming impact of GDPR regulations and look into the use of Ethernet VPN with an MPLS data plane in data centers. (SearchNetworking.com) EXPERT ADVICE   What security is needed for digital assistant devices? How should cybersecurity-enforcement efforts adapt as digital assistant devices become more pervasive in business enterprise networking to safeguard corporate data? (SearchNetworking.com)   How do IoT sensors intersect with SD-WAN? Most traditional WANs can't handle the increasing number of IoT sensors -- and the data they collect. But SD-WAN can help improve IoT performance and analysis. (SearchSDN.com)   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. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Millimeter wave spectrum has key role in 802.11ay wireless IEEE 802.11ay Wi-Fi is getting closer to final ratification. The new standard relies on millimeter wave spectrum to deliver stronger and more robust services.  (SearchNetworking.com)   How can huddle room technology maximize collaboration success? Huddle room technology could boost enterprise collaboration. However, businesses need to develop metrics and observe the user experience to capitalize on the benefits of huddle rooms. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   How can IT asset management tools aid in virtualization era? IT asset management tools allow businesses to track resources effectively. Platform organization is increasingly necessary in a virtualized enterprise. (SearchNetworking.com)   DNS functions remain vital, but must adapt as demands shift The domain name system's tasks are simple, but essential, and the service faces challenges with the proliferation of devices that operate within IPv6 networks. (SearchNetworking.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.