Cisco pushes phones, displays on BroadSoft partners

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|November 19, 2018 FEATURED STORY Cisco pushes BroadSoft partners to sell Cisco phones, displays by Jonathan Dame, News writer At BroadSoft Connections, the sponsors of which included Polycom and Yealink, Cisco wasn't shy about encouraging BroadSoft partners to begin selling Cisco phones and displays. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) Advertisement NEWS   Cisco earnings, revenue up as sales rise across product lines Cisco earnings and revenues grew in the quarter ended Oct. 27 as sales increased across product lines, geographies and customer segments. (SearchNetworking.com)   Cisco targets huddle rooms with Webex Room Kit Mini Cisco has launched the Webex Room Kit Mini. The video conferencing kit is for rooms that seat as few as two people and competes with products from Logitech and Lifesize. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Aruba 802.11ax APs, switches address niche market Aruba has launched access points and switches aimed at early adopters of the next-generation Wi-Fi standard. The Aruba 802.11ax gear is aimed at colleges, retailers and hotels. (SearchNetworking.com)   SonicWall bakes SD-WAN software into Capture Cloud Platform Security vendor SonicWall added SD-WAN software to its firewall appliances while retail companies are hoping SD-WAN can reduce network complexity, according to a Forrester report. (SearchSDN.com)   New RingCentral platform, UC mobile app and AI partnerships RingCentral introduced a new customer engagement platform, mobile app and AI voice analytics. Learn how the new offerings improve the user experience. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Cisco folds BroadSoft UC-One into Webex cloud Cisco is looking to streamline its portfolio of UC apps, starting with the merger of BroadSoft UC-One and Webex Teams in the Cisco Webex cloud. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Viptela SD-WAN security unveiled at Cisco Partner Summit At Cisco Partner Summit this week, Cisco announced better security for the Viptela SD-WAN, two ISRs, a Catalyst wireless LAN controller and a Catalyst midmarket switch. (SearchSDN.com)   Cisco brings BroadSoft cloud PBX to Webex Teams The integration of the BroadSoft cloud PBX with the messaging and meetings app Webex Teams gives midsize Cisco customers a clearer migration path to a cloud-only UC environment. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   LiveAction updates LiveNX network management service In networking news, LiveAction launches LiveNX 8 and LiveWire; Kaloom and Red Hat collaborate for a virtualized central office; and Siemens and Aruba bridge the IT-OT gap. (SearchNetworking.com) EXPERT ADVICE   802.11ax Wi-Fi and training act as paths to better security This handbook explores how the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard could transform wireless end-user experiences, using a feature called OFDMA to create more efficient connectivity than ever. (SearchNetworking.com)   How does software-defined access work? Service providers and enterprises use software-defined access to extend SDN beyond the data center and WAN to the edge of the network. Learn about its developments and benefits. (SearchSDN.com)   Maximize collaboration with the right huddle room design Huddle room design is an essential part of creating a good collaborative environment. Learn what equipment options are available for your collaboration spaces. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   What is a long-tail DoS threat, and how does it target web apps? Fine-grained application monitoring can defend against a long-tail DoS threat. This new kind of vulnerability manipulates service queues within a web application. (SearchNetworking.com)   3 reasons Google Assistant Duplex raises security, privacy concerns Google Assistant Duplex introduces a new level in machine-driven conversation technology, but not without raising security and privacy concerns. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   A quick guide to important SDN security issues Lock down your knowledge of SDN security issues using this compilation that includes expert advice, common pain points and helpful best practices. (SearchSDN.com)   How does embedded video fit into unified communications strategies? Video communications have gained popularity in UC. Our expert explains how embedded video can enhance the communications experience beyond customer-facing applications. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   How to perform packet loss tests and how they work Network engineers have two standard systems utilities that help them check for packet loss. Learn how this is done and, should a problem prove persistent, the best next steps for troubleshooting packet loss. (SearchNetworking.com)   How NFV and SDN could shape the future of telecom Looking to the future of telecom, NFV and SDN can help generate new services revenue and lower operating costs using cloud principles, rather a traditional network standards approach. (SearchTelecom.com)   What is Ethernet? This definition explains the meaning of Ethernet and how it is used to connect wired local area networks (LANs). (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.