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Unified Communications: The real time redirection of a voice, text or e-mail message to the device closest to the intended recipient at any given time. For example, voice calls to desk...; Full Unified Communications Definition >>

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Overcoming hurdles to unified communications technology: Overcoming hurdles to unified communications technology*JUST* what I needUmmmm -- yeah. Instead of a desk telephone, a work computer, and a personal cellphone I now get a work computer, a "unified communications computer," a work cellphone, a personal cellphone, and what else?Tell me again how this is an improvement?; Tags: unified communications, unified communications technology, cell phone; Discussion threads 2008-06-19
Overcoming hurdles to unified communications technology: What is needed to spur unified communications deployment and deliver on the vision of spontaneous collaboration is simple and inexpensive tools that can integrate the existing IT, says Dialcom US's Bob Johnson. Commentary--Normally, when Cisco, IBM and Microsoft move into a market, their presence does...; Tags: Unified Communications, Standard Networking Protocol, communications, email, conferencing, messaging, applications, Bob Johnson, Dialcom US, Special to ZDNet; News items 2008-06-19
Survey: WiMax may have enterprise mojo; Unified communications interest (and confusion) abounds: There's interest among CIOs and technology executives to deploy WiMax and 57 percent of those surveyed are evaluating or piloting unified communications technology, but few have deployed it, according to a report from Forrester Research. The report, which examines the state of enterprise networks, has a few...; Tags: WiMAX, Unified Communications, Survey, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-06-16
TechNet Webcast: Deploying and Managing Your Unified Communications Devices (Level 300): Devices are critical for ensuring an excellent voice and video experience. Microsoft Unified Communications UC devices, such as Microsoft Office Communicator Phone Edition and Microsoft RoundTable, are plug-and-play devices; hence they have a number of infrastructure requirements for DHCP, DNS, and NTP, in addition to certificate configuration and implementation. This...; Tags: Device, Webcast, Unified Communications, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Collaboration; Webcasts 2008-06-12
TechRepublic Solution Series: Deploy and Install Office Communication Server: Because unified communications represents one of the most important trends in networking in the last decade, this series introduces you to Microsoft's Office Communications Server 2007 (OCS 2007). Although OCS 2007 isn't Microsoft's only product to offer unified communications capabilities, it is their primary unified communications product. ...; Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Microsoft Office, Unified Communications, Server; Download resources 2008-05-31

TechRepublic Resource Guide - Unified Communications: This TechRepublic Resource Guide is a helpful quick guide on what you need to know about Unified Communications today. Download this guide to learn more about: Why unified communications bring out the best in VoIP Understanding the role of Wi-Fi in unified communications...; Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Unified Communications; White papers 2008-05-30
Microsoft Presents: What's New in 90' Virtual 90 Minute Briefing: The presenter, a Microsoft Technology Specialist, will demo Microsoft Unified Communications UC solution set. The attendee will see a live demo of how UC can help the customers connect people, processes and information in real time, both in the office and on the road. The attendee will learn how the...; Tags: Unified Communications, Microsoft Corp.; Webcasts 2008-05-06
Live Webcast: Unified Communications: Discover the Best Way to Unify Your Enterprise: Collectively hosted and sponsored by Qwest Communications, Nortel, and Microsoft, three powerhouse leaders in the Unified Communications space, this live TechRepublic Webcast explores the drivers, challenges, and solutions for enterprises considering Unified Communications. Many companies today have far too many communication vehicles of far too many types...; Tags: Webcast, Qwest Communications Inc., Unified Communications; Webcasts 2008-05-02
Greenhouse Operation Enhances Communication and Saves $100,000: Metrolina Greenhouses, one of the largest wholesale plant suppliers in the United States, applies technology wherever possible to increase productivity and efficiency. In 2007, wanting to ensure more reliable and responsive voice and e-mail communications with its customers, Metrolina engaged the M3 Technology Group to deploy and manage a unified...; Tags: Unified Communications, Microsoft Corp., Greenhouse Operation, E-mail, E-mail Servers, Groupware, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software; Case studies 2008-04-01
Live Webcast: VoIP Applications for the Enterprise: As more and more enterprises begin to realize the promise of Voice over IP VoIP technology for lower telephone tolls and operating costs, an increasing number of IT professionals are now shifting their focus to other VoIP-enabled applications as well. Everything from unified communications with messaging and presence-based technology...; Tags: Webcast, Unified Communications, Telephony, VOIP, Telecommunications, Networking; Webcasts 2008-03-25
Unified Communications: With desktops, laptops, PDAs and mobile phones, our communication systems have become fragmented. David Leach, senior public consultant for Siemens Enterprise Networks, explains how unified communications integrates these existing tools and devices into a single platform.; Tags: Unified Communications, PDAs, Handhelds, Hardware, communication, mobile, phone; Whiteboards 2008-03-03
Mini-glossary: Unified communications terms you should know: If your organization is considering implementing a unified communications solution, you may feel a bit overwhelmed as you examine the options from different vendors. Understanding the new terminology that has sprung up around the new technologies can sometimes be a struggle, too. This glossary of common UC terms will help...; Tags: Unified Communications, Deb Shinder; Download resources 2008-03-03
Provide Secure Unified Communications With Cisco IOS Firewall Session Initiation Protocol: Many organizations have discovered that unified communications - the convergence of data, voice, and video onto a single network infrastructure - can enhance employee productivity and mobility, while dramatically reducing communications costs. What is crucial to attaining these advantages is securing unified communications systems to maintain service availability and system...; Tags: SIP, Cisco IOS, Unified Communications, Cisco Systems Inc.; White papers 2008-03-01
Unified Communications: This free white paper reveals how you can leverage the tech-savvy orientation of the next generation of workers for a tighter, more collaborative business that leverages every available form of communication. Learn how to dramatically improve sales success and customer relations by putting people back in the center of the...; Tags: Unified Communications, NEC Corp., Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Sales; White papers 2008-03-01
Linux-based Unison server to challenge Microsoft Unified Communications Platform: A group of former execs from a Microsoft messaging hosting partner are going to launch a Linux-based unified communications platform that will compete directly against Microsoft. Unison, a two-year-old developer based in New York, plans to release into beta testing the Linux server and Windows client code...; Tags: Platform, Unified Communications, Enterprise Version, Microsoft Corp., Unison, Linux, E-mail, Open Source, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Online Communications, Hardware, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2008-02-27
Unified Communications Pocket Guide: This comprehensive guide, intended for technical IT staff, voice system managers, and CIOs, provides a complete introduction and expert guidance to enable the successful deployment and management of a Unified Communications UC solution in the enterprise. It describes the issues decision makers need to understand as they set out...; Tags: Unified Communications, ShoreTel, Voice System, Roi/Tco, Finance, Managerial Accounting; White papers 2008-02-25
Getting the Foundation Right - Unified Communications: Enterprises have committed to IP telephony, and completing the conversion to VoIP is just a matter of time and money. VoIP equipment sales surpassed TDM in 2003, and Infonetics projects that 89% of worldwide enterprise voice lines will be IP-PBX based for calendar year 2008....; Tags: Telephony, Unified Communications, IP Telephony, IP, ShoreTel, VOIP, Telecommunications, Telecom & Utilities, Networking; White papers 2008-02-15
Sametime and OCS Compared: Brent Kelly from Wainhouse Research has done a great job comparing and contrasting Lotus Sametime and Microsoft OCS 2007. The biggest differences? Orientation and support for telephony. I've flushed details on Sametime's Unified Telephony that he wasn't able to cover and I've summarized the slew of functional differences...; Tags: SIP, IBM Lotus SameTime, Unified Communications, Microsoft Corp., PBX, IBM Corp., OCS, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), Groupware, Telephony, VOIP, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Software, Software, Networking, Telecommunications, Dave Greenfield; Blog posts 2008-02-13
Ready to reap the benefits of Unified Communications?: Learn more, free Lippis Report download.; Tags: Unified Communications, Avaya Inc., Benefits, Human Resources; White papers 2008-02-11
IIUC - Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications: View Available Dates and LocationsIn this five-day course, you'll gain the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Cisco IOS Unified Communications solution. You will learn the basics of traditional telephony as well as Voice over IP VoIP fundamentals, including various VoIP protocols. You will learn to...; Tags: Cisco IOS, VoIP, Telephony, Network, Unified Communications, Cisco Systems Inc., Telecommunications; Training 2008-02-01