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Presence: The heart of unified communications

Susan Fogarty — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:27:16 EST

Presence has evolved from a simple status update to one of unified communications most central technologies.

Seven ways a unified communications deployment can cut costs

Michael P. Morisy — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:43:06 EDT

Deploying unified communications can help cut costs and make you a bottom-line hero in tough times.

How can I get reliable voice data (VoIP QoS) through ISDN circuits?

Lindi Horton — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:09:06 EDT

Though QoS policies don't work in regards to ISDN, learn how to get reliable VoIP voice data, in this advice from network administration expert Lindi Horton.

Is unified communications presence good enough?

Shamus McGillicuddy — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:32:33 EDT

Burton Group analyst Mike Gotta says the presence technology offered by unified communications is strong, but enterprises will need something more than a technology that helps employees open up lines of communication. He says social presence, something akin to social networking, will emerge soon.

The role of VoWLAN solutions

Jessica Dempsey — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:12:44 EDT

Learn about voice over wireless LAN (VoWLAN) deployment from specific case study applications. This chapter excerpt details specific instances of VoWLAN deployment success.

Determining VoWLAN solution ROI

Jessica Dempsey — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:12:44 EDT

Learn about deploying a VoWLAN system and how to determine implementation ROI. This chapter details the considerations you should take into account when planning a VoWLAN deployment.

Cost-cutting key to keeping unified communications in slow economy

Michael P. Morisy — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:53:13 EDT

In a down economy, many companies are reviewing the cost analysis of their unified communications projects to make sure they get real return on investment.

Video conferencing system provides reliable, green communications to multi-site university system

Jessica Dempsey — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:18:22 EDT

Hosted video conferencing has enabled effective, time-saving communications for the multi-site California state university system.

What's the difference between unified messaging and instant messaging?

Elaine J. Hom — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:18:22 EDT

Learn the differences between unified messaging (UM) and instant messaging (IM) from UC expert Tony Bradley.

Podcast: Unified communications: A practical approach

Jessica Dempsey — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:18:22 EDT

In this podcast, Gary Audin and Kate Dostart engage in a 'Fact or Fiction' conversation to dispel some common myths and misconceptions about unified communications architecture, security and vendors.