Slack-Zoom partnership strengthens competition for Cisco and Microsoft

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|April 29, 2019 FEATURED STORY Slack-Zoom partnership takes on Cisco, Microsoft by Jonathan Dame, News writer The new Slack-Zoom partnership will focus on advancing Zoom cloud calling in Slack, potentially making the collaboration app a stronger rival to Cisco and Microsoft. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) Advertisement NEWS   IT directors share SD-WAN advantages and advice Enhanced access to internet applications, streamlined network connectivity and faster deployments at new offices are just some common SD-WAN advantages. (SearchNetworking.com)   Slack Workflow Builder enables no-code customization Slack Workflow Builder gives users templates for creating automated messages and forms in Slack. The product launched in beta this week. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Cumulus NetQ aimed at broader enterprise market Cumulus Networks has revamped Cumulus NetQ. The latest version of the network troubleshooting and change validation software is aimed at a larger segment of the enterprise market. (SearchNetworking.com)   Slack revenues show enterprise growth ahead of public listing Slack revenue reached $400 million in fiscal 2019, with 575 large businesses contributing 40% of the total. The startup will begin selling stock publicly later this year. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Pica8 Nymble provides branch network automation Pica8's second branch product provides network automation and provisioning. But the jury is out on whether Pica8 Nymble can compete with offerings from established vendors. (SearchNetworking.com)   Slack integration links chats and email A new Slack integration will give users the ability to receive and reply to Slack chats through email, which remains a cornerstone of enterprise communications. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) EXPERT ADVICE   The 3 pillars of successful collaboration in the workplace To achieve collaboration deployment success, organizations need to look beyond the tools and create a workplace culture centered on collaboration. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Review the benefits of network performance monitoring strategies This compilation delves into five points regarding the benefits of network performance monitoring, as well as various monitoring tools and strategies. (SearchNetworking.com)   Assess a combined VoIP and unified communications framework Learn how to determine your organization's need for VoIP technology and UC functionality and to evaluate products from top VoIP vendors to find the right fit. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Which 802.11ax features support IoT adoption? A handful of key 802.11ax features could help accelerate widespread internet-of-things adoption, according to networking experts familiar with the new standard. (SearchNetworking.com)   Millennials, changing meeting priorities drive huddle room trends The culture around meetings is changing as employees favor huddle rooms over formal boardrooms for ad hoc meetings. The shift is a result of workplace demographic and cultural changes. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   What the future of edge computing means for cloud and networks IoT and application processing needs are shaping the future of edge computing, driving the growth of micro modular data centers and raising the question of cloud computing's relevance. (SearchNetworking.com)   UCaaS vs. CCaaS: Weighing communications architecture integrations More organizations have a need to integrate UCaaS and CCaaS to support office and contact center workers. Two elements, in particular, will affect integration options. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   What is a programmable data plane and where does P4 fit in? A programmable data plane presents a versatile way to forward packets and supports various formats and protocols. The P4 language is used to configure the forwarding actions. (SearchNetworking.com)   How does cloud SIP trunking differ from traditional SIP trunking? Traditional and cloud SIP trunking perform the same tasks of initiating and ending call sessions, but the method and costs of access create distinct differences in these services. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Improve data center efficiency with these 3 steps As applications require more computing power, enterprises need to ensure they maximize their data centers. These three steps can improve data center efficiency. (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.