Microsoft Teams, consumer Skype integration expected to launch this quarter

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Networking Digest A roundup of network technology content from TechTarget|January 20, 2020 FEATURED STORY Launch of Microsoft Teams, consumer Skype integration set for Q1 by Jonathan Dame, News writer Integration between Microsoft Teams and consumer Skype is now scheduled to launch sometime in the first quarter. Previously, the vendor said it would go live this month. Advertisement NEWS   5G vs. Wi-Fi: Verizon says cellular will win In the not-too-distant future, businesses could find themselves weighing 5G vs. Wi-Fi in the campus and office. Verizon has already named 5G the winner.   Decision-makers may prefer Wi-Fi over 5G in retail networks For retail use cases, 5G may not provide as many benefits as it would for other sectors. Yet 5G offers innovative features, and retailers may still adopt 5G networks in the future.   Cisco Webex Edge for Devices links on-prem endpoints to cloud With Webex Edge for Devices, companies can connect on-premises video endpoints to the cloud, unlocking features such as the Webex Assistant. EXPERT ADVICE   What is a local area network (LAN)? This definition explains a local area network (LAN) which is a group of computers within a distinct geographic area that share the same communications or wireless link to a server.   Build a collaboration hub to transform team workflows Team collaboration applications are coming together like never before. Learn how hubs are working now and why your team should get on board with this trend.   Plan for simplicity when approaching HCI networking HCI networking isn't as easy as plugging cables in and hoping the HCI system works. IT teams need to strategize around capacity and resiliency to achieve true simplification.   How do collaboration integration and interoperability differ? Interoperability between collaboration platforms is scarce, but integrations are abundant. Learn why multivendor collaboration integration has more support than interoperability.   3 benefits of unified communications for small business Small businesses that adopt unified communications can expect to improve employee engagement, reduce costs and consolidate overlapping tools.   5 enterprise wireless industry trends to track in 2020 Yes, 5G and Wi-Fi 6 will continue to grab headlines. But other ongoing wireless industry trends include problematic devices and heavy-handed licensing by vendors.   What are SBC configuration best practices? Proper SBC configuration requires partnering with providers and security teams to examine circuits and potential traffic. Learn the best practices for implementing an SBC on your network.   SD-WAN vs. load balancing: How are they different? SD-WAN can use load balancing for WAN connections, but it doesn't require load balancing to work. Compare some of the similarities and differences between the two. 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. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2019 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List