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24 Aug

The decision to upgrade any system is often a serious one. Not only will it take a certain amount of time and effort, but there is also typically a financial investment required to get an updated platform in place. Determining if an upgrade to your unified communications platform is needed generally involves several factors. To help you make that decision, here are some key points...

24 Aug

When It Comes to Protecting Data in the Cloud, Who’s Ultimately Responsible: You or the Provider?

by Nathan Weatherford

in Cloud Services

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Even though cloud solutions have been around for some time now, there is still some confusion regarding where protection responsibilities lie. Cloud providers generally offer robust security features to their clients, which is part of what makes these systems so attractive to companies across the world. However, the vendor isn’t the only party on the hook for security. Here’s what you need to know. You Both...

24 Aug

Think Your Firewall is Enough to Secure Your UC Platform? Think Again

by Derek Roush

in Unified Communications

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Communication is an essential part of business. Over recent years, our ability to communicate in the workplace has increased significantly as unified communication (UC) solutions provide more comprehensive solutions that take advantage of a range of technology. However, the rapid pace at which UC has advanced makes it challenging to ensure that the security measures in place are sufficient for the technology. In fact, attacks aimed...

09 Jul

The Biggest Challenges Companies Face When Moving to the Cloud

by Nathan Weatherford

in Cloud Services

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Most companies have heard of the benefits of switching to the cloud. Not only can these solutions increase productivity, but they also tend to result in notable cost savings. But switching to the cloud isn’t always as simple as it sounds. There can be some serious challenges that must be planned for in advance to ensure the transition runs smoothly. To help you prepare for...

06 Jun

5 Leading Trends in Unified Communications and Collaboration

by Nathan Weatherford

in Cloud Services, Unified Communications

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The process of choosing communication and collaboration solutions is fundamentally changing. Now, instead of reviewing requirements and picking singular solutions in areas like messaging or video conferencing, businesses are seeing offerings in unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) designed to bring everything together. Additionally, these solutions are positioned to work seamlessly with other applications and operating systems, increasing efficiency while lowering costs. To help you see what...

02 May

Business Accounting and Upfront Fees for Cloud Services

by Nathan Weatherford

in Cloud Services

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As of today, there are no hard and fast rules regarding how companies need to book costs associated with the setup of cloud services. That leads some to spread the cost over time, similar to a software license. Others treat it as a single expense, having a major impact on their financial statements. The confusion led the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to consider whether standardization...