Microsoft delays pulling plug on Mac Skype app after customer complaints

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|December 24, 2018 FEATURED STORY Nixing of Skype Meetings App for Mac irks Microsoft customers by Jonathan Dame, News writer Microsoft is delaying plans to eliminate the Mac version of the Skype Meetings App after customers complained the move would make it harder for external guests to join meetings. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) Advertisement NEWS   Cisco sees the future of switching in Luxtera silicon photonics Cisco believes the future in switching and routing is in Luxtera silicon photonics. As a result, the networking giant plans to buy the company for $660 million in cash. (SearchNetworking.com)   Microsoft Teams room system ecosystem expands Polycom and HP have partnered to release a Microsoft Teams room system. Meanwhile, Microsoft has announced it will bundle the licensing for conference room products into a single bill. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Cisco collaboration group loses another top executive Tom Puorro left the Cisco collaboration group this week to become an executive vice president at Plantronics. He is the latest in a series of top executives to leave the unit in recent months. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   AT&T 5G moves forward, as carrier pursues cost savings The AT&T 5G network will be in seven more cities in the first half of 2019. The carrier is moving quickly with the rollout to take advantage of potential cost savings with 5G. (SearchNetworking.com) EXPERT ADVICE   10 metrics to drive a NetOps 2.0 culture shift If an object at rest tends to stay at rest, how can IT leaders get the network moving at the speed of DevOps? Start with performance review metrics that reflect NetOps goals, experts suggest. (SearchNetworking.com)   A deep dive into SD-WAN troubleshooting and monitoring Whether in the throes of SD-WAN issues or preparing for the future, it's important for organizations to have practical steps to follow when taking on SD-WAN troubleshooting. (SearchNetworking.com)   Team communication apps see surge in enterprise adoption The adoption of team communication apps is on the rise, as enterprises focus on improving workflow and efficiency through contextualized communication. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   What are the top 3 benefits of NFV technology? The use of standard hardware, consolidation of network functions and machines, and flexible system upgrades are some of the key benefits of NFV technology. (SearchNetworking.com)   What is a service mesh, and how does it relate to networking? A service mesh can ease the deployment of microservices and container-based applications, while supporting the delivery of network services, like load balancing and authentication. (SearchNetworking.com)   What are speech technology applications beyond contact centers? Speech technology applications aren't confined to contact centers. Our expert explains the use cases for the technology, including personal digital assistants and knowledge management. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   What are the pros and cons of blockchain in networking? While blockchain could be a valuable network management tool, enterprises don't exactly have a driving need for the ledger technology in the networking arena. (SearchNetworking.com)   How to choose the right CDN service for your organization Organizations that distribute web content to users worldwide are turning to CDN services to provide fast, secure delivery of their content. (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.