Enterprises increasingly ready to adopt cloud UC in 2019

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|February 25, 2019 FEATURED STORY Why enterprise adoption of cloud UC should accelerate in 2019 by Jonathan Dame, News writer Enterprises like Pacific Dental and PTC are adopting cloud UC to get a consistent, reliable experience across various offices and geographies without overextending IT staff. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) Advertisement NEWS   Kemp 360 Vision analyzes F5, Nginx data The latest version of the Kemp 360 Vision service can apply predictive analytics to data taken from F5 Networks and Nginx load balancers. (SearchNetworking.com)   Connectivity issue downs Microsoft Teams app for hours Many users of the Microsoft Teams app were unable to connect to the service through the web and desktop clients for several hours Monday. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   SD-WAN vendor lock-in is unavoidable, but not necessarily bad It's practically impossible to avoid SD-WAN vendor lock-in. But instead of being deterred by lock-in, companies should focus on wisely locking in the vendor with which they want to partner. (SearchNetworking.com)   Upgrades to on-premises Avaya products will be released in bits Feature upgrades for on-premises Avaya products will roll out in 'very small, manageable' chunks moving forward, the company said. Avaya is looking to more closely align its on-premises and cloud portfolios. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   HPE, Juniper intro 5G hardware for the edge Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks have introduced 5G hardware for service providers' network edge. (SearchNetworking.com) EXPERT ADVICE   How does embedded communication work with an IP PBX infrastructure? Adding communications capabilities to your web browsers or mobile apps? Be sure to use the right protocols for successful interoperability with your IP PBX or telephony infrastructure. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Latest SD-WAN features offer better management, security Enterprises looking to buy software-defined WAN products should evaluate the SD-WAN features that vendors offer. But the market still has room for vendor differentiation. (SearchNetworking.com)   Know the security risks of CPaaS and communication APIs Learn how your data may be at risk when deploying CPaaS and communication APIs and how to protect your organization from potential data security risks. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   What are the 3 most common network issues to troubleshoot? Slow network speeds, weak Wi-Fi signals and damaged cabling are perhaps the three most common network problems that IT departments need to troubleshoot. (SearchNetworking.com)   How to deploy team collaboration platforms successfully How an organization deploys team collaboration tools depends on its overall UC strategy and end-user needs. Discover deployment options and how to ensure adoption. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   NetOps by design: How data center pods enable network agility Data center pods -- self-contained zones with a few hundred switch ports each -- enable enterprises to build networks out incrementally, resulting in greater agility and resilience. (SearchNetworking.com)   What to know before rolling out a SIP deployment Finding the right SIP deployment for your organization can be overwhelming. Get started by examining how other organizations are rolling out SIP and problems they encountered. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   The pros and cons of network slicing in 5G Although network slicing is useful for certain applications, like IoT and mobile networks, it might not be necessary at this point, especially when considering its cost. (SearchNetworking.com)   Microsoft Teams vs. Slack: 4 features to consider Does your IT department need help convincing users to move to Microsoft Teams? Four capabilities in particular in the Microsoft Teams vs. Slack debate can support a Teams adoption. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Why would an organization move to intent-based networking? Intent-based networking doesn't use any magical commands. But it does use a heavy dose of automation, which might cause some network teams to be wary of the new approach. (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.