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New England Patriots kick off network upgrade

Network World

MAY 15, 2025

Off the field, the Kraft Group, which owns the team, has partnered with technology solutions provider NWN on a comprehensive stadium revamp that includes AI, facial recognition, virtual reality, wayfinding, digital wallets, IPTV and other cutting-edge technologies. NWN is implementing and will manage that project.

Network

Network VOIP Groups Sports

At Cisco Live, it’s all about AI for networking and security

Network World

JUNE 11, 2025

To help customers, Cisco announced the Cisco Deep Network Model. During his keynote (pictured above), Patel described it as “the most advanced networking LLM on the market.” Cisco is positioning the advancement not as a replacement for the engineer but as someone that can help networking professionals work faster.

Network

Network Security Firewall Policies

Migrating to VoIP

Spearline Testing

JANUARY 14, 2021

The growth of VoIP and SIP. Global Market Insights suggests that by 2025 the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) market will have grown to $55 billion from approximately $20 billion in 2018. Secondly, rapid advancements in the overall telecommunications space and finally, the rise of remote working has been a key driver for VoIP.

VOIP

VOIP Telecommunications Load Balancer Internet

Webinars

How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

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How to protect your infrastructure from DNS cache poisoning

Network World

AUGUST 16, 2018

DNS is a virtual database of names and numbers. This includes email, internet site access, voice over internet protocol (VoIP), and the management of files. It is a mission-critical service because if it goes down, a business’s web presence goes down. It serves as the backbone for other services critical to organizations.

VOIP

VOIP How To Internet Virtualization

Data center automation/performance management and optimization

CTOvision

JANUARY 10, 2014

Datacenters are complex operations with many intricate dependencies on both network and application infrastructures and with migration to virtualization of operating systems, applications, data and networks these complexities are growing.

Data Center

Data Center Data VOIP Case Study

Buyer’s guide: Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Secure Service Edge (SSE)

Network World

JUNE 6, 2024

In 2019, Gartner created the term SASE to describe a cloud-based service that combines networking and security to give remote workers safe access to internet-based resources. In response to these realities, Gartner coined a new term, secure service edge (SSE), which is essentially SASE minus SD-WAN , the network access part of the equation.

Security

Security WAN Vmware Network

How to Future-Proof a VoIP Phone System + Keep Costs Down

Tech Republic

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Discover how to get a VoIP phone system that saves you money without sacrificing the features and capabilities you need.

VOIP

VOIP System How To Virtualization

Busting 4 common SD-WAN misconceptions

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 31, 2023

When organizations began to fully embrace both the work-from-anywhere (WFA) user model and multi-cloud strategies, IT leadership quickly realized that traditional networks lack the flexibility needed to support modern digital transformation initiatives. An integrated solution like SD-WAN from a single vendor is much more efficient.

WAN

WAN Network Agile VOIP

Meta Scores $168M Legal Victory Over NSO Group for Spyware Abuse

SecureWorld News

MAY 13, 2025

Anatomy of the breach: technical exploitation of WhatsApp Meta ( then Facebook) filed a lawsuit in 2019, asserting that the NSO Group had exploited a vulnerability in WhatsApp's VoIP calling feature. Targets included h uman rights defenders, journalists, lawyers, diplomats, and government officials.

Spyware

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3G shutdown paves the way for 5G, but there’s a catch

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 9, 2022

22, AT&T became the first major carrier to begin to sunset its 3G network – ushering in the end of perhaps the most widely used technology of the past 20 years, and also presenting some unforeseen challenges for businesses and consumers alike. As AT&T sunsets their 3G network beginning on Feb. Game-changing rollout.

Wireless

Wireless Network VOIP Industry

A Virtual Switchboard Is Ideal for the Remote Office

Tech Republic

JANUARY 1, 2025

Learn why even the cheapest cloud phone system has a virtual switchboard that beats most hardware alternatives on price and complexity.

Virtualization

Virtualization Hardware System Cloud

Business VoIP vs Traditional PBX Systems

Galido

MARCH 31, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - Business VoIP vs Traditional PBX Systems - Information Technology Blog. PBX stands for “Private Branch Exchange,” which is a private telephone network used within a company. A VoIP phone allows users to make phone calls using VoIP, to any softphone, landline or mobile.

VOIP

VOIP System LAN Internet

5 Signs You Need a Virtual Firewall to Secure Your Cloud

Tech Republic

JANUARY 10, 2025

Discover when a virtual firewall excels plus its advantages over traditional options so you can determine if it's right for you.

Firewall

Firewall Virtualization Security Cloud

How and Why We Test Voice Quality In VoIP Applications

Spearline Testing

JANUARY 16, 2023

We are living in a time of exponential virtual and remote communications growth, where businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies to remain effective and relevant. And this trend shows no signs of abating, with the global market for VoIP services estimated to reach US$ 194.5

VOIP

VOIP Applications Quality Assurance Tools

Cloud PC preps Grant Thornton for hybrid future

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 8, 2022

The UK-based accounting and tax consulting firm was one of few accountants in the UK that weathered the 2020 tax season without a hitch, thanks to its early bet on SaaS, Microsoft Azure, and software-defined networking. We increased our resources by a couple hundred people, and we couldn’t have done it without the Virtual Desktop.”.

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Cloud Windows Virtualization Microsoft

Setting Up Your Network Security? Avoid These 4 Mistakes

Tech Republic

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Learn how to execute the fundamentals, harden your defenses, and protect your business's network security with no high-tech software.

Network

Network Security Software Software

Things to look for in a VOIP Business Provider

Galido

JUNE 14, 2016

Here are some things to be look for and be aware of when choosing a VoIP provider. VoIP Technology. The principals of VoIP calls are similar to traditional digital phones which involves signaling, channel setup, digitizing analog signals, and encoding. The low cost of VoIP is most appealing to subscribers and businesses.

VOIP

VOIP Hardware Internet Network

Augmented Reality and the Network

Spearline Testing

AUGUST 29, 2019

The execution of VoIP , playing around with the idea of cognitive networks , the evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT), using enhanced features like A.I. Augmented reality and virtual reality technologies are now changing the way we interact, whether that interaction be with systems or other humans. The network is key.

Network

Network Telecommunications Virtualization Applications

Latest on SolarWinds Cyber Attack: 'Grave Impact'

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

HF1, from their network. This determination is based on: Current exploitation of affected products and their widespread use to monitor traffic on major federal network systems; High potential for a compromise of agency information systems; Grave impact of a successful compromise. through 2020.2.1 HF 5 and 2020.2

Government

Government VOIP Network Security

Zopa to embed into Manchester’s tech ecosystem

ComputerWeekly

JULY 7, 2025

The new current account, Biscuit, can be opened in minutes, with virtual cards instantly available. ComputerWeekly.de ComputerWeekly.es MicroScope.co.uk ComputerWeekly.de ComputerWeekly.es MicroScope.co.uk ComputerWeekly.de ComputerWeekly.es MicroScope.co.uk ComputerWeekly.de ComputerWeekly.es MicroScope.co.uk ComputerWeekly.de MicroScope.co.uk

Banking

Banking Disaster Recovery Storage Network

Fusion and AI: How private sector tech is powering progress at ITER

ComputerWeekly

JUNE 12, 2025

Brigantium is bringing these models into virtual reality using Unreal Engine – the same one behind many video games. ComputerWeekly.de ComputerWeekly.es MicroScope.co.uk ComputerWeekly.de ComputerWeekly.es MicroScope.co.uk ComputerWeekly.de ComputerWeekly.es MicroScope.co.uk ComputerWeekly.de ComputerWeekly.es MicroScope.co.uk ComputerWeekly.de

Storage

Storage Disaster Recovery Data Center Network

Product Review: Paessler PRTG Network Monitor

Galido

JUNE 28, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - Product Review: Paessler PRTG Network Monitor - Information Technology Blog. PRTG Network Monitor from Paessler AG is a powerful network monitoring solution. This network software is not only powerful but also easy to use. Problems in the network cause emergencies in business.

Network

Network LAN VOIP Licensing

Is Faxing Secure? Yes, With the Right Network Protection

Tech Republic

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Traditional and cloud fax are secure, reliable channels for communication. The hospitals and banks that rely on fax aren't just winging it.

Security

Security Network Banking Cloud

VMworld 2013 – VMware`s chance to stay relevant

Virtualized Greek

AUGUST 25, 2013

They also have some great competition within their main space – Server Virtualization. Microsoft, Citrix and open source hypervisors have quickly become good enough for basic virtualization use cases. Server virtualization is just the beginning of their plan to virtualize the data center. It’s the CTO.

Vmware

Vmware CTO VOIP Virtualization

Will cognitive networks enable better conversations in the future?

Spearline Testing

JULY 16, 2019

The increasing complexity of networking environments. Network managers face the challenge of managing increasingly complex networking environments. In parallel, modern enterprise networks have evolved from being mainly hardware-driven to a software-driven fusion of virtual and physical networks.

Network

Network Telecommunications Unified Communications IBM

VMworld 2013 – Ask the Experts vBloggers (My Notes)

Virtualized Greek

AUGUST 27, 2013

Basically, if the relationship between the server team and networking team is already strained then what impact will NSX have. Scott: Responded by basically saying the political issues will not disappear and the network team has to be involved in the creation of policy for the virtual network. Is it simple or complex?

Vmware

Vmware Virtualization VOIP Network

When Customers Adore Queue Callbacks (+3 Times They Don’t)

Tech Republic

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Here’s why these virtual holds are a win-win for call centers. Your customers and agents will thank you for adding queue callback.

Virtualization

Virtualization VOIP Network Software

Deception and Forensics for the Next Generation — Part 5: Phantom Attacker

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2020

In my last post , I pointed to an attack against an internal device apparently originating from other internal device, none of which had any—nor had they ever had—connections from outside the deception network. The thing that jumps out at me is the operating system because there is no VoIP running on our test network.

VOIP

VOIP .Net Network Authentication

Finally, some good news in the fight to end robocalls

Vox

JULY 22, 2022

FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel is putting phone providers on notice to stop letting robocallers use their networks. | The eight providers — Call Pipe, Fugle Telecom, Geist Telecom, Global Lynks, Mobi Telecom, SipKonnect, South Dakota Telecom, and Virtual Telecom — were given a chance to respond to the letters. Robocalls suck.

VOIP

VOIP Industry Company Network

Technology Short Take #44

Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Networking. To help resolve this issue, Cumulus Networks (and possibly Metacloud, I’m not sure of their involvement yet) has release an open source project called vxfld. I’d love to hear from more networking pros (please disclose company affiliations) about their thoughts on this matter. Virtualization.

Linux

Linux Vmware Network Disaster Recovery

Are you using CLI for advanced call handling? Is Caller ID supporting your process?

Spearline Testing

APRIL 25, 2019

Whether your carrier partners are delivering customer calls to your center, or enabling your agents to reach out to your customers across international networks, consistent and accurate presentation of CLI is something your business needs. Virtual hold callbacks are impacted. Caller ID in the Contact Centre. Your solution?

VOIP

VOIP Virtualization Telecommunications Network

Technology Short Take #61

Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Networking. see below in the “Operating Systems/Applications” section), Metaswitch has announced a Container Networking Interface (CNI) plugin for Project Calico. First up, Matt goes on a bit of a rant regarding SDN and network automation. Both these articles came out of Network Field Day 11 , by the way.).

Vmware

Vmware Network Operating Systems Virtualization

The best free apps for video calling

The Verge

JUNE 11, 2020

We’ve left them out because they require that all participants be members of a specific social network (Facebook, WhatsApp) or that you use a specific type of device (FaceTime, which is Apple-only). Skype, now part of Microsoft, has added video conferencing to its VoIP features. Unlimited one-on-one meetings. Skype Meet Now.

Video

Video Meeting Google Open Source

6 Contact Center Trends That Don’t Involve AI (+2 That Do)

Tech Republic

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Tired of the AI buzz? Discover the latest contact center trends that have nothing to do with artificial intelligence or machine learning.

Trends

Trends Artificial Intelligence VOIP Tools

7 Causes of Call Center Burnout Any Employer Can Address

Tech Republic

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Learn practical steps for recognizing and responding to call center burnout — before it’s too late.

VOIP

VOIP Virtualization Network Software

Data on the move: Safeguarding business transactions with VPNs

Dataconomy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) comes into the fold here. Without a business VPN, the employees connected to the company’s network would be putting their data and sensitive data at risk of being at the disposal of cyber criminals. Internet access over a public network exposes their online activities to malicious actors.

Data

Data Internet Resources Network

How to Use a Conference Bridge to Run a Smooth Meeting

Tech Republic

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Setting up a conference bridge isn't hard, but you don’t want to get it wrong for important calls. Learn how to bridge calls securely.

Conference

Conference Meeting How To Security

Will DECT Devices Work In A Call Center? Yes, With Limits

Tech Republic

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

DECT is a reliable and secure technology that’s still widely used today. Learn about this wireless Bluetooth alternative and when to use it.

Wireless

Wireless Security VOIP Tools

Contact Center Technology: From Must-Have to Cutting-Edge

Tech Republic

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Learn about the state of contact center technology and the latest software improvements giving call centers like yours a fresh advantage.

Software

Software Software VOIP Tools

Can ChatGPT Do Reliable Call Center Sentiment Analysis?

Tech Republic

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

AI tools can make call center sentiment analysis faster and more affordable. Discover how to use large language models to uncover customer insights at scale.

Analysis

Analysis Tools How To VOIP