Workplace by Facebook increases price, offers front-line worker discount

Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|July 29, 2019 FEATURED STORY Workplace by Facebook increases monthly prices by Jonathan Dame, News Writer Facebook will boost monthly fees for Workplace by Facebook but offer a discount to so-called front-line workers, such as baristas, warehouse workers and hospital staff. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) Advertisement NEWS   IDC: SD-WAN market spend to top $5B in 2023 The latest IDC SD-WAN market report shows the amount companies spend annually on infrastructure will more than triple from 2018 to 2023, when it will reach $5.25 billion. (SearchNetworking.com)   EtherLabs launches AI Slack integration for video calls, meetings EtherMeet by EtherLabs combines AI, video conferencing and messaging platform Slack to enhance team collaboration, particularly for remote and long-distance employees. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   SD-WAN market sees continued growth, room for mobile support The SD-WAN market is growing, thanks to financial firms with distributed deployments. VMware and Cisco continue to lead the vendor pack, with Aryaka and Silver Peak close behind. (SearchNetworking.com)   Network teams spend more time than ever on network security issues The workloads of network teams have evolved from their original objectives because of network security threats. Yet teams are still expected to maintain their initial goals. (SearchNetworkinf.com)   Verizon, Equinix cooperate on SDI to colo data centers Verizon is offering a software-defined interconnection to Equinix colo data centers. The Verizon-Equinix service is an alternative to a physical network connection. (SearchNetworking.com)   Niagara Networks and L7 Defense team up for API security The L7 Defense application Ammune API Defense will run on Niagara Networks' Open Visibility Platform in an effort to bring security to API communications. (SearchNetworking.com)   Arrcus upgrades ArcOS to support Jericho2-based routers Arrcus' latest version of ArcOS supports Broadcom's Jericho2 chipset for switches and routers aimed at 5G networks, hyperscale cloud and the edge. (SearchNetworking.com)   8x8 launches small-business phone system 8x8 Express Designed for businesses without an IT team, 8x8 Express offers unlimited calling and gives access to 8x8 Meetings, a platform for collaborative video conferencing. (SearchUnifeidCommunications.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Microsoft Teams voice lacks 5 key cloud calling features While Microsoft Teams voice capabilities have improved, organizations are still lacking certain calling features, such as dial-by-extension and advanced call activity reports. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Why streaming telemetry tops SNMP in tracking network performance SNMP isn't going away anytime soon, but streaming telemetry is a much more effective way to generate critical alerts and measure network performance. (SearchNetworking.com)   Learn about the top networking certifications for telecom Use this expert advice to wade through myriad telecom certifications and pinpoint the top networking certifications for the telecom industry, like TCO, iNARTE and BICSI certifications. (SearchNetworking.com)   Why did operator NFV adoption lag so much? NFV adoption was hampered by high costs and deployment issues, according to one industry insider. Also, learn about the latest on network security and industry hype. (SearchNetworking.com)   How can IT approach a cloud-based unified communications migration? Migrating to cloud-based unified communications can offer organizations greater agility, but benefits need to be weighed against the loss of IT control. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   The 5 network security basics you need to know In this compilation, learn what network security is, as well as how it differs from cybersecurity, common -- and potentially confusing -- technologies, threats and more. (SearchNetworking.com)   What to consider before buying video conferencing technology Learn about the different types of modern video conferencing architectures and how enterprises are incorporating these products into their infrastructure. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   BGP tutorial: How the routing protocol works Border Gateway Protocol is the complex routing protocol that literally makes the internet work. This tutorial walks you through how BGP functions and offers troubleshooting options. (SearchNetworking.com)   VaaS and USB video drive video conferencing market growth As the video conferencing market continues to grow, smaller segments such as VaaS and USB video are gaining traction as organizations focus on scalability and cost reduction. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   An introduction to smart NICs and their benefits This introduction discusses how smart NICs work and how they can benefit data center servers. It also explores the smart NIC market and available suppliers. (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.