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Are CEOs getting the social media thing?

IBM says a study it did of some 1700 Chief Executive Officers worldwide found that many indeed - or should be - grasping social media as a key enabler of collaboration and innovation.

By Michael Cooney | 24 May, 2012 13:33

Tags: web 2.0, unified communications, software, social media, networking, Internet-based applications and services, internet, IBM, collaboration, ceo, applications

Avaya lays out roadmap for unified software management

As Avaya continues its transition from a hardware company into a communications and collaboration software provider, it is going through some growing pains, including a shakeup of executives and uncertainty around a potential initial public offering that's been rumored for months.

By Brandon Butler | 22 May, 2012 07:30

Tags: unified communications, system management, software, networking, business collaboration, Avaya, application management

'Thelma & Louise,' 'Beetlejuice' star Geena Davis wins major telecom award

Actress Geena Davis, President of Argentina Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Huawei Chairman Sun Yafang have been named winners of the 2012 ITU World Telecommunication and Information Society Award for their efforts promoting information and communications technology (ICT) to empower women and girls.

By Bob Brown | 18 May, 2012 02:32

Tags: unified communications, networking, ITU World Telecommunication and Information Society Award, itu, Huawei, Geena Davis, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner Argentina

Survey: BYOD sparks enterprise investment in Unified Communication and Collaboration

The 2012 IDG Enterprise Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) survey was completed with the goal of gaining a better understanding of current and future UC&C investments. The survey highlights the uptick in UC&C adoption and investments in the coming three years — specifically in enterprise organizations — demonstrating the value organizations place on technologies that enable consistent and connected communications between employees, customers and partners. 

By Network World staff | 15 May, 2012 06:03

Tags: wireless, unified communications, networking, freemium, byod

Cisco offers API to fight call fraud

LAS VEGAS -- Cisco this week at Interop 2012 released an API for its branch routers designed to enable third-party developers to write applications to enhance the security of phone calls over the router network.

By Jim Duffy | 09 May, 2012 00:31

Tags: VoIP, unified communications, ucs, third-party applications, Telecommunication, security, SecureLogix, router, networking, LAN & WAN, Interop Las Vegas, Interop 2012, Interop, internet, Gateway, fraud, cloud computing, cloud, Cisco ISR, BT

Collaboration vendor Jive aims for app adoption without pestering IT

In a move to expand functionality and allow for simpler adoption of its market-leading enterprise social collaboration offerings, Jive Software has released a series of new updates that go live Wednesday.

By Brandon Butler | 03 May, 2012 01:21

Tags: applications, business collaboration, collaboration, hadoop, internet, Internet-based applications and services, Jive Software, networking, social collaboration tools, social media, software, unified communications, web 2.0, Yammer

Social events calendar shown off at DEMO, prepares to branch out from Boston

Thanks to a couple of boring weekends that SCHEDit founder and CEO Omar Tellez had in Princeton, N.J., my friends and I have a new way to keep track of our best options for every weekend in Boston.

By Colin Neagle | 21 April, 2012 03:19

Tags: DEMO 2012, internet, Internet-based applications and services, networking, SCHEDit, social networking, things to do in Boston, unified communications

DEMO 2012: Better conference calling and 'how to' guides

After the enterprise presentation segment at the ongoing DEMO conference in Santa Clara, two presenters stood out for introducing solutions to long-running workplace problems.

By Colin Neagle | 20 April, 2012 00:23

Tags: Citrix, conference calling, DEMO 2012, Dozuki, networking, unified communications, Voxeet

Cisco adds IP multiplexing to mobile satellite package

Using VoIP via satellite links can have bandwidth issues, but Cisco today said it's introducing an IP multiplexing technology for its Cisco Mobile Ready Net package that dramatically improves the number of IP-based calls on a satellite link.

By Ellen Messmer | 10 April, 2012 03:42

Tags: Cisco, Cisco Mobile Ready Net, mobile, networking, security, Telecommunication, unified communications, VoIP, wireless

The UC tide

Many companies haven't bothered to flesh out their unified communications strategies because 1) it can be hard to calculate ROI, and 2) the deployment effort is often daunting given so much custom work is required to piece together the various components that make up an integrated UC system.

By John Dix | 09 April, 2012 20:25

Tags: networking, UC, UC deployment, unified communications, unified communications deployment

Cisco shows Brazil the money

Cisco this week said it would invest close to $550 million in Brazil to expand its presence in the country and spur economic growth.

By Jim Duffy | 04 April, 2012 08:38

Tags: business issues, Cisco Brazil, Configuration / maintenance, corporate issues, Data Center, digital economy, hardware systems, Investments, networking, schools, technology and public safety, unified communications

'Insatiable demand' for streaming video puts pressure on providers

Just as enterprise network managers brace for the flood of bandwidth-consuming content stemming from the NCAA men's basketball tournament, content delivery providers put in a significant amount of time preparing to meet the meteoric rise in demand.

By Colin Neagle | 16 March, 2012 05:25

Tags: CBS Sports, content delivery, infrastructure management, management, March Madness, NCAA tournament, networking, Network management, online streaming, Turner Sports, unified communications, videoconferencing

Cisco pays $5 billion for video company buy

Cisco this week said it will acquire NDS Group Ltd., a provider of video software and content security systems for service providers and media companies, for $5 billion.

By Jim Duffy | 16 March, 2012 02:32

Tags: acquisitions, applications, business issues, Cisco, corporate issues, internet tv, LAN & WAN, mergers, mergers and acquisitions, NDS, networking, Photo / video, software, tandberg, unified communications, video, videoconferencing

Startup offers to buy Cisco's WebEx for $1

A collaboration startup is offering to buy Cisco's WebEx conferencing platform for $1 and 15% equity in the acquirer.

By Jim Duffy | 14 March, 2012 03:29

Tags: applications, business issues, Cisco, Cisco competitors, collaboration, Configuration / maintenance, corporate issues, Data Center, hardware systems, internet, Internet-based applications and services, mergers and acquisitions, networking, sales gimmicks, social media, software, startups, unified communications, web 2.0, webex

Siemens improves scalability as communication moves to the cloud

The next version of the OpenScape Unified Communications (UC) Suite can handle five times as many users, Siemens Enterprise Communications said Tuesday at the Cebit trade show.

By Mikael Ricknäs | 07 March, 2012 04:43

Tags: cebit, networking, siemens, Telecommunication, telephony, unified communications, VoIP

Unified communications: Now mobile and in the cloud

Effective communications, many would argue, is the key to business. But finding the appropriate technologies to support effective communications can be challenging for IT professionals. Unified communications is a concept that encompasses a variety of technologies, all capable of working together, and, yes, while communication is a human process, technology can enhance and improve it.

By Andy Dignan, CDW senior manager, unified communications | 28 February, 2012 08:36

Tags: applications, bring your own device, byod, cloud computing, cloud UC, collaboration, collaboration tools, consumer electronics, contact centers, internet, mobile UC, networking, smartphones, SMB, SMB Networking, software, telepresence, unified communications, Unified Communications Tracking Poll, unified messaging, video conferencing, web conferencing

Video now accounts for half of mobile data traffic

Video now accounts for half of all data transferred on mobile networks, up from 40% during the same time last year, according to ByteMobile's first quarter 2012 Mobile Analytics Report.

By Brandon Butler | 24 February, 2012 05:39

Tags: Android video, ByteMobile, iPad video, mobile video, networking, unified communications, videoconferencing, wireless

Researcher: Email wording a dead giveaway of who's the boss

A Georgia Tech researcher's deep dive into some half a million Enron emails could some day result in smarter messaging software.

By Bob Brown | 15 February, 2012 07:45

Tags: ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work, CSCW, email research, Enron, Enron corpus, Georgia Tech, networking, unified communications

Cisco's John Stewart on the latest security threats … and what enterprises can do to fight back

Freelance writer Susan Perschke recently sat down with Cisco Vice President and Chief Security Officer John N. Stewart for an in-depth discussion of the state of enterprise security.

By Susan Perschke | 14 February, 2012 03:17

Tags: Adaptive Security Appliance, AnyConnect, bring your own device, byod, Cisco, Cisco security, Cisco Systems, cloud computing, Configuration / maintenance, consumerization of IT, data breach, Data Center, defense-in-depth, endpoint security, freemium, hardware systems, Identity fraud / theft, Identity Services Engine, identity theft, internet, IPv6, John Stewart, LAN & WAN, networking, security, Security Intelligence Operations, Threat Operations Center, unified communications, Virtualization, webex, wireless

Cisco's Umi still dead. As a doornail. Really, really dead

Cisco's Umi consumer TelePresence product really is dead - a fact the company had to reiterate to a disbelieving public this week even though it had telegraphed the move back in April. 

By Jim Duffy | 05 January, 2012 04:28

Tags: Cisco, consumer, networking, Skype, telepresence, Umi, unified communications, videoconferencing, webcam

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