Cisco layoffs follow customer experience restructure

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|November 12, 2018 FEATURED STORY Cisco layoffs mark Customer Experience restructuring by Antone Gonsalves, Director of News Cisco is laying off hundreds of employees as it restructures its Customer Experience unit led by new-hire Maria Martinez. The Cisco layoffs come the week before its Partner Summit. (SearchNetworking.com) Advertisement NEWS   Talkdesk iQ provides AI analytics, monitoring in contact center Talkdesk iQ, the cloud contact center startup's new AI platform, includes an analytics dashboard and bot development tools. The vendor also announced a new 100% uptime SLA for enterprise calling. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Automation added to Extreme SLX data center networking Extreme Networks has introduced network automation and a single console for managing data center and campus networks. The technology is part of the Extreme SLX Agile Data Center. (SearchNetworking.com)   In strategic shift, Avaya expands portfolio of open SIP phones Avaya is doubling down on a decision to open its hardware to the software of competing UC vendors with the release of more than a dozen new open SIP phones. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Teridion intros cloud-based WAN for enterprises Teridion plans to launch next year a cloud-based WAN for enterprises that includes a carrier-grade service-level agreement. The service connects to SaaS, IaaS and branch offices. (SearchNetworking.com)   Microsoft fixes flaws in Skype Meetings App Microsoft announced upgrades to the Skype Meetings App to ease installation and setup. The vendor plans to eliminate the Mac version of the product in favor of the desktop app. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   How the right network automation tools can modernize your network In this roundup of networking blogs, industry experts examine network automation innovation, the partnership between networking and DevOps, and the importance of data sheet specs. (SearchNetworking.com) EXPERT ADVICE   How do machine learning and AI fit into UC monitoring and analytics? With the use of machine learning and AI in the very early stages in the UC market, our expert looks at their value in UC monitoring and analytics. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   How to improve wireless network capacity and performance in 3 steps In order to implement and optimize sufficient wireless network capacity, organizations need to follow the three key steps of planning, managing and troubleshooting. (SearchNetworking.com)   Migrating from PBX to VoIP: A hybrid VoIP approach A hybrid VoIP system can be the bridge from PBX to VoIP telephony strategies. Our expert helps to highlight the advantages of a hybrid approach. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   What is SD-WAN? Future, challenges, benefits of SD-WAN technology What is SD-WAN and how can it change the way networks operate? Discover its advantages, challenges, important key terms and where the future of SD-WAN could take you. (SearchNetworking.com)   What is load balancing? Load balancing is a technique used to distribute workloads uniformly across servers or other compute resources to optimize network efficiency, reliability and capacity. (SearchNetworking.com)   4 steps to start a successful migration from MPLS to SD-WAN Don't transition from MPLS to SD-WAN deployment without a migration plan. Follow these four steps as a guideline to avoid MPLS contract disasters, unexpected costs and delayed installation. (SearchSDN.com)   5 questions to ask about open data centers Extreme Networks has introduced a new data center service that emphasizes an open and vendor-agnostic network architecture. (SearchNetworking.com)   How to plan and manage huddle room design to increase productivity Get the answers to your questions on deploying video conferencing in huddle rooms -- from why the option is so attractive to what you'll need for a successful deployment. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Adobe adopts Versa SD-WAN architecture for cloud performance After moving its business to the cloud, Adobe chose to deploy Versa SD-WAN architecture when it needed four-nines availability for critical services -- all on a smaller budget. (SearchSDN.com)   The time for the omnichannel contact center is now As Talkdesk rolled out an omnichannel contact center service, the news highlighted the importance of adopting software that unifies communication modes. (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.