Unified communications
Unified communications (UC) is an umbrella term for the integration of multiple enterprise communication tools -- such as voice calling, video conferencing, instant messaging (IM), presence and content sharing -- into a single, streamlined interface, with the goal of improving user experience (UX) and productivity.. See complete definition.
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02 May 2025
Hybrid meeting technology helps AV teams address equity
Ensuring remote and in-office workers share the same meeting experience is a constant challenge. Vendors are helping companies solve this video equity problem. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2025
Digital twins critical for digital transformation to fly in aerospace
Technology consortium publishes whitepaper to address the challenges of digital twin adoption in the aerospace and defence industries highlighting requirements for successfully deploying these digital twin-enabling technologies Continue Reading
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10 May 2012
European economy dents Cisco forecast
The stormy outlook for the European economy leads the networking firm to predict a weak quarter Continue Reading
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02 May 2012
Five trends that will affect your cloud strategy
Businesses need to keep a close eye on the evolution of cloud based services to avoid wasting money and missing out on business opportunities. Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2012
The value of mobile and social to CRM
Adding mobile access and social collaboration to CRM delivers significant benefits, this report from Nucleus Research reveals. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2012
Global Sourcing Trends in 2012
The latest IT outsourcing trends from global law firm Morrison & Foerster. Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2012
Cisco wants EU to reconsider Microsoft Skype deal
Cisco is calling on European Union authorities to reconsider the unconditional approval of Microsoft’s $8.5bn acquisition of Skype. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2012
Cisco back on acquisition trail after record quarter
Cisco Systems has reported record revenues of $11.5bn for the second fiscal quarter that ended 28 January 2012, up 11% on the year-ago quarter, and profits of $2.6bn or 47 cents a share, up 27%. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2012
Buyer's Guide: Optimising networks for cloud computing and virtualisation
This six-page Computer Weekly Buyer's Guide to cloud networking highlights the factors CIOs need to consider for their networking strategies. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2012
Gartner: Enterprise software spending to rise by 6.4% in 2012
For 2012, Gartner expects telecommunications equipment and enterprise software to see the biggest growth in spite of the looming recession. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2011
IPV6 Transition – Why the rush ?
This report from Ovum warns that enterprises need to plan to move to the IPv6 internet addressing system even if they have IPv4 addresses available. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2011
Network reliability to win over innovation in 2012, says Cisco survey
Cisco’s first TechWatch 2012 report finds network reliability as opposed to innovation or performance is the most important factor for network architects in the new year ahead. Continue Reading
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27 Oct 2011
IP network critical to video technology at FA’s St George's Park development
The Football Association (FA) is implementing the latest networking and video technology at its coaching and education centre. The St George's Park centre will be the FA's second major centre alongside Wembley, where operations are currently centred. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2011
University unified communications includes presence…and video…and IM
As University of Birmingham rolls out its first unified communications solution, it is addressing a whole host of issues from load balancing to cultural change among staff. Continue Reading