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July/August 2008This month we look at the deluge of video traffic on the internet and how businesses can protect their networks from drowning. In Strategy, we ask whether it is possible to implement a global mobile data strategy and our Technology feature offers top 10 tips of what’s next for enterprise IP telephony.
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> Orange Business Services launches Unik for corporate
> Carlos Sartorius appointed Chief Operating Officer at Orange Business Services
> Euro Disney Associés upgrades its entire telephone infrastructure using Orange Business Services
> Tiens Group awards Orange Business Services global networking contract
> Siemens awards €80 million euro WAN deal to Orange Business Services
> Orange Business Services secures major outsourcing deal with Numonyx
> Cisco transforms international network for Orange Business Services
industry watch
the rise and rise of networked video
Video is everywhere on the enterprise network these days: video streaming of the latest financials, telepresence sessions between international headquarters and watching YouTube video of sales presentations are common activities.
> more on the rise and rise of networked videotechnology
top 10 tips for IP telephony
Over the past 10 years IP telephony has moved from the cutting edge to the mainstream, but many organizations are baffled about how best to proceed. Enterprise Briefing offers ten top tips for successful IP telephony deployment.
> more on top 10 tips for IP telephony
strategy
is a global mobile data strategy possible?
Mobile working is now central to countless day-to-day operational activities. Engineers, executives, day extenders and consultants routinely need access to email, spreadsheets, expenses forms and customer records outside of the typical workplace. According to an annual EVUA end-user survey, EVUA members are already using their mobile devices for a variety of line-of-business apps, such as sales force automation (40%), field force automation (30%), and machine-to-machine solutions (42%).
> more on is a global mobile data strategy possible?
white paper
Managed VoIP - more cost effective than you think
Converging voice and data on the WAN is a major step towards getting the most out of the IP VPN. The strategy needs to address PSTN interconnection, VoIP infrastructure operation, administration and management, and VoIP security. All can be made more reliable and delivered at a lower cost by managed services instead of a do-it-yourself model.
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