Privacy concerns arise over Microsoft and Amazon voice recordings

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Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|August 12, 2019 FEATURED STORY AWS, Microsoft listening to voice recordings raises privacy concerns by Jonathan Dame, News Writer Amazon and Microsoft won't say how often contractors listen to voice recordings captured in the workplace through products like Alexa for Business and Cortana. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) Advertisement NEWS   Cisco to acquire Voicea for AI voice transcription in Webex Cisco plans to acquire Voicea in order to integrate its AI voice transcription engine with Webex. Many competing video conferencing vendors support integrations with the startup. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Entuity is latest Park Place Technologies acquisition The terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed, but Park Place Technologies hopes to make Entuity a key component of its multivendor service delivery model. (SearchNetworking.com)   Updates available for Lifesize video conferencing platform New Lifesize updates include screen sharing in the mobile app, integration with G Suite and Office 365 calendars in the web and desktop apps, and new administrative controls. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Itential adds new network automation tool to portfolio Automation Gateway is a new stand-alone application within the Itential Automation Platform architecture. It aims to integrate existing automation and transform scripts into APIs. (SearchNetworking.com)   Latest Slack security updates widen gap between Grid, Plus plans Slack released a roadmap for giving IT administrators more data security controls. Almost all of the new features will be available only to Enterprise Grid customers. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Cloud unified communications adoption still faces barriers Upgrade costs and security concerns were once the main barriers to cloud unified communications. But while vendors addressed those concerns, new barriers to adoption have emerged. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   IP addressing and subnetting: Calculate a subnet mask from hosts and subnets IP addressing and subnetting are important and basic elements of networks. In this article, learn how to calculate a subnet mask based on the required number of subnets and hosts. (SearchNetworking.com)   Pros and cons of buying used networking equipment on eBay To buy or not to buy used networking equipment on eBay, that is the question. Here are the pros and cons, as well as best practices for making a gray market purchase. (SearchNetworking.com)   VoIP migration requires telephony network planning, security scrutiny A PBX to VoIP migration requires careful planning to ensure call quality. Learn how to ready the network, evaluate architecture options and set the right security policies. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)   Test your networking knowledge: What is edge computing? Edge computing technology isn't new, but it may differ from your expectations. This quiz covers essential edge computing basics, such as pros, cons and differentiators. (SearchNetworking.com)   What is network automation, and what can it do for you? This feature explores what network automation is and its influence on organizations. It also discusses assumptions about its effect on network engineers and similarities with SDN. (SearchNetworking.com)   Features of video conferencing evolve to meet demand Enterprise video conferencing is an important collaboration tool for organizations. Increased demand for video has changed much about the features of video conferencing and its delivery. (SearchUnifeidCommunication.com)   How can network security analytics detect and thwart threats? Network security analytics gives organizations an additional level of protection against malicious attacks. It works closely with network analytics tools. (SearchNetworking.com)   What are the features and benefits of 5G technology for businesses? In addition to high speeds and low latency, the emergence of 5G cellular technology could put some pressure on the market prices of incumbent WAN connectivity. (SearchNetworking.com)   Breaking down the parts of a CPaaS platform Cloud-delivered communications are the backbone of many organizations. Review the key terms around CPaaS platform features and development tools with this glossary. (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) About This E-Newsletter The Networking Digest is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. 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