Enterprise Connect sees innovation in mature UC market

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|March 18, 2019 FEATURED STORY Mature UC market drives innovation at Enterprise Connect 2019 by Katherine Finnell, Site Editor The maturity of the UC market is driving vendors to find new ways to innovate. Enterprise Connect 2019 will see service and product announcements around AI and contact centers. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) Advertisement NEWS   New widget for RingCentral integrations targets enterprises RingCentral released several new tools for enterprises ahead of Enterprise Connect 2019, including a widget for adding RingCentral integrations to CRM and help desk apps. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   AI-enabled network automation supports milliseconds response time Enterprises need to respond to network and security events in milliseconds, not seconds. Network automation coupled with artificial intelligence tools can help. (SearchNetworking.com)   Vendors showcase latest UC offerings at Enterprise Connect 2019 The Enterprise Connect 2019 expo floor will feature more than 140 vendors with their latest offerings in the UC space, including team collaboration tools and digital whiteboard technology. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   F5-NGINX acquisition removes open source rival F5 Networks plans to buy NGINX for $670 million. The F5-NGINX acquisition removes from the market a business founded on open source software used in 375 million websites. (SearchNetworking.com)   News and trends from Enterprise Connect 2019 Follow our Enterprise Connect conference guide to get the latest scoop and expert analysis on unified communications industry trends, vendor announcements and product news. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Facebook Minipack joins other advancements at OCP 2019 Facebook launches the power-saving Minipack switching platform, and Arista unveils the 7368X4 for hyperscalers at the OCP 2019 Global Summit. (SearchNetworking.com) EXPERT ADVICE   3 developing 5G trends that differentiate it from 4G LTE Operators may be more cautious about initial 5G deployments than originally expected. But three key elements differentiate 5G from 4G LTE, which could make it a better investment. (SearchNetworking.com)   8 best practices for adopting cloud video conferencing services Ready to migrate to cloud video conferencing? Keep these eight best practices in mind to pick a service that employees will use so you can achieve adoption success. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Wi-Fi 6: How does OFDMA work? The new Wi-Fi 6 standard works harder but also smarter, thanks to a game-changing feature called orthogonal frequency-division multiple access. (SearchNetworking.com)   Take steps now to ready your network for 802.11ax specification The 802.11ax specification promises higher speeds and lower latency. Preparing now will help you make the transition easier. Here's what you need to know. (SearchNetworking.com)   How does security for intent-based networking work? Monitoring plays an essential role when it comes to security in intent-based networking environments, as it ensures policies are met and detects network anomalies. (SearchNetworking.com)   How do SDN protocols compare to those used in SD-WAN? Traditional SDN controllers use northbound and southbound APIs to communicate. But software-defined WAN controllers don't rely on those same SDN protocols. (SearchNetworking.com)   How to assess an SD-WAN product and determine which you need Two main differentiators have emerged in SD-WAN products. Learn how they work and how an IT manager can use them to assess network performance and diagnose problems. (SearchNetworking.com)   What role do ideation tools play in collaboration spaces? Ideation is a popular buzzword to describe meeting room technology. Learn what collaborative ideation really means and how it can fit into an organization's collaboration strategy. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Cloud connectivity tests the bond between enterprises, WAN providers Collaborating on cloud connections can strengthen or strain relationships between enterprises and service providers. Service-level agreements, in particular, can be tested. (SearchNetworking.com)   What are the benefits of ADCs with per-application functionality? DevOps development has driven the need for application delivery controllers to adapt. The result is per-application functionality, which enables customization for each application. (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.