Apple enters the contact center with Business Chat

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|April 9, 2018 FEATURED STORY Apple Business Chat taps consumer comfort zone by Jonathan Dame, News Writer Apple is partnering with a handful of large businesses for the beta release of Apple Business Chat. The messaging service should help Apple compete with Facebook and Google in the enterprise market. (SearchUnifedCommunications.com) Advertisement NEWS   Russian hackers target opening in Cisco switch security Russian hackers are suspected of targeting a utility flaw to bypass Cisco switch security and penetrate enterprise networks and critical U.S. infrastructure. (SearchNetworking.com)   Four SDN vendors cited for their technologies in report An IDC report named Apstra, Big Switch Networks, Plexxi and Pluribus Networks as SDN providers to watch; Martello aims to validate Elfiq-based SD-WAN; and Aryaka extends to China. (SearchSDN.com)   Juniper Security Director helped by Cyphort analytics Cyphort analytics is now a part of Juniper Security Director. Juniper has introduced integration between the policy manager and the Cyphort security software acquired last year. (SearchNetworking.com)   Meta Networks NaaS offers SD-WAN, VPN, cloud connectivity Startup Meta Networks has debuted its network as a service. The company's first offering delivers SD-WAN, security, VPNs and multi-cloud connectivity in an internet-based WAN. (SearchNetworking.com)   Cisco Jabber client gets multiline calling, bot developer kit The latest version of the Cisco Jabber client supports multiline calling and includes developer tools for building bots. The upgrades demonstrate the vendor's continued commitment to its on-premises UC product. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   New Microsoft Teams features on deck, but more work needed Microsoft has made progress, as it moves Skype for Business features into Microsoft Teams. But more capabilities, especially enterprise voice features, are needed. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Integrate endpoint management systems for better security Networking bloggers discuss combining endpoint management systems with security, thorny wireless devices and the logic of an IXP atop a VXLAN infrastructure. (SearchNetworking.com)   IBM Watson Assistant offers flexibility, data privacy IBM has released a toolkit for building enterprise-grade virtual assistants. The IBM Watson Assistant is highly customizable and lets businesses keep their data private. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Demands of the edge drive IEEE 802.3bt standard The new IEEE 802.3bt standard focuses on Power over Ethernet to improve efficiency and support the proliferation of edge devices, from lighting systems to point-of-sale. (SearchNetworking.com)   Big data network analytics: The next big thing In this issue of Network Evolution, read insights from network professionals who are beginning to apply big data network analytics, machine learning and AI and what enterprises expect from these tools as the industry develops them. (SearchNetworking.com)   How to bridge the network engineering skills gap Training for new network engineering skills should emphasize basic concepts behind building a network, whether it's software-defined, intent-based or disaggregated. (SearchSDN.com)   How to buy the right on-premises WLAN for the enterprise On-premises WLAN typically offers better performance than cloud-controlled products. Just be sure to consider these four factors, including WLAN security, when selecting a system. (SearchNetworking.com)   Cloud unified communications points to consider UC deployment has evolved, and enterprises can now choose from on-premises or cloud-based UC options or a mix of both. Find out how to decide which UC model is right for you. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   What are the benefits of SD-WAN services vs. MPLS? When weighing SD-WAN vs. MPLS for unified communications architecture, SD-WAN prevails. Networking expert Carrie Higbie Goetz explains the benefits of SD-WAN services over MPLS. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Understand the basics of 5G wireless networks 5G wireless networks offer enterprises a lot of intriguing possibilities. What exactly is 5G, and what has to happen before the high-speed, low-latency technology becomes a reality? (SearchNetworking.com)   How to select a UCaaS provider amid market volatility As mergers and acquisitions swirl around the UCaaS market, organizations need to inspect potential vendors' long-term financial stability and product roadmaps. (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 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.