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	podcasts, IT downloads and product information provided by Bitpipe</description>
	<language>en-us</language> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:15:30 EDT</lastBuildDate>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:15:30 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Extend the Value of IBM Lotus Applications to Increase Productivity with Avaya Unified Communications - Sponsored by Avaya and IBM]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245949618_649.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Good communications are key to any company's success. The most successful enterprises strive for anywhere, anytime communications to best serve employees and clients who are increasingly mobile and geographically diverse. By unifying communications, a company can deliver communications anywhere, anytime and any way.
   Published by: Avaya]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The High-Availability Business - How a Simpler Network Can Meet the Demands of Business-Critical Applications]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245073035_316.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Emerging applications like VoIP, video, Web services, and data replication are placing unprecedented performance demands on enterprise Metropolitan and Wide Area Networks (MANs/WANs).  How can enterprises meet these requirements and still keep networking costs under control?  This paper fills in the details.
   Published by: Ciena]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Multiscreen concept: Why it's Needed and How to Get Started]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244578837_196.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Multi-screen is the next step beyond Triple Play.  Triple Play allows consumers to experience media on their mobile, their TV, and their PC.  Multi-screen allows content to be consumed seamlessly. Listen to this podcast and see how both consumers and service providers benefit from this evolutionary step in multimedia presentations.
   Published by: Alcatel-Lucent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Evolution of IPTV: A Provider's Perspective]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244576172_263.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this podcast, you will hear how today's operational IPTV business will soon evolve to a multimedia and multi-screen environment and how Alcatel-Lucent is helping service operators along that very important journey.
   Published by: Alcatel-Lucent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[E-Guide: Connecting and leveraging VoIP islands]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243628920_737.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    VoIP, and IP networks in general, work better when they can connect directly to other IP networks. However, there are challenges to skirting the PSTN altogether. This E-Guide covers the pitfalls of VoIP islands; the challenges associated with moving away from the PSTN; and ultimately how to get the most from your IP network.
   Published by: Orange Business Services]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Unified Communications Pocket Guide]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242764877_602.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This guide is intended for both IT staff, voice system managers, as well as CIOs. It describes the issues decision makers need to understand as they set out to build a winning unified communication strategy.
   Published by: ShoreTel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[2008 Nemertes Report Executive Summary-- Unified Communications and Collaboration: Top VoIP Vendors Report]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242767872_429.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Check out this analyst report that examines real-life business situations and provides recommendations about IP telephony solutions providers and best practices.
   Published by: ShoreTel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IP Unified Communications Systems Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Whitepaper]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242768741_944.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The purpose of this white paper is to present and discuss the ShoreTel TCO Tool, an analytical method that informs and accelerates the technology evaluation process by calculating and comparing the TCO of available IP-based UC systems.
   Published by: ShoreTel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Building Reliable IP Telephony Systems: How Architecture and Design Differentiate ShoreTel from the Competition]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242762826_883.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    ShoreTel's architecture and design not only deliver high reliability, but do so in a very simple and cost-effective manner. This paper describes ShoreTel's unique approach to providing extremely reliable VoIP.
   Published by: ShoreTel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Controlling Skype in your Enterprise]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242327098_875.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Skype usage is continuing to gain ground in enterprises with over 250 million downloads worldwide. Management therefore needs to decide whether the benefits overcome the drawbacks and set appropriate policies within the organization. Read this paper for more details.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Questions Asked by Service Providers when Considering an Open Source BSS Solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1238098270_30.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Moderated by Mark Lowenstein, Managing Director of the Mobile Ecosystem, the leading consulting and advisory firm focused on next generation mobile communications products and services, this podcast features the top ten questions asked by service providers when considering an open source BSS solution.
   Published by: Transverse]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phone Hardening-- Part I]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241198829_264.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper presumes that your enterprise already has a data network security policy in place. It examines the many different settings that are available to help secure the Cisco IP Phones from potential hacker attacks, and it looks at a selection of Cisco secure infrastructure technologies that are especially useful for protecting voice systems.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Planning, Deploying and Managing Enterprise VoIP]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240925682_192.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The goal of this white paper is to help the reader gain a better understanding of the challenges presented by VoIP as well as what must be done from a planning and management perspective to successfully deploy VoIP. The discussion includes a high level description of a proven methodology for deploying VoIP and other demanding applications.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Is Your Network Ready for VoIP?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239993984_905.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper summarizes in question and answer format the many critical factors pertaining to VoIP's viability, regardless of which vendor's IP-PBX system is deployed across the distributed enterprise.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Key to Optimizing VoIP Deployments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239906784_273.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To optimize VoIP deployments, Blue Coat is driving a new generation of solutions designed to accelerate converged IP voice and data networks. With Blue Coat's Application Delivery Network (ADN), IT can deploy comprehensive application visibility, security and acceleration technologies to deliver the highest quality VoIP transactions possible.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[INERGY Automotive Systems Increases Network Performance and Enterprise Security while Realizing a Rapid Return on Investment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239895715_31.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this case study to discover how INERGY Automotive Systems enhanced overall security, protected business-critical applications, diminished need to expand WAN bandwidth, and optimized access to centralized systems and applications by implementing successful data and network convergence using Blue Coat Intelligence solutions.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Apptix Chooses Replay as Their Exchange Backup Solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1236006526_456.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Maintaning an Exchange backup was certainly a challenge for Apptix&#44; to overcome this challenge they used Replay&#44; as a result of which they were able to eliminate about five hours of restore processes.
   Published by: AppAssure Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Accelerated Process Development and Execution in Large IP Service and Network Migration Programs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1238000393_812.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The lessons from this whitepaper are applicable to a wide array of IP transformation programs and technically complex change management projects.
   Published by: Alcatel-Lucent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Building a Home Lab Environment for Cisco Unified Communications]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1234285889_299.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper explains the need to select Cisco IP Phones&#44; switches&#44; routers for your home lab and explores how to configure the options of VMware so that you can load Cisco Call Manager and Cisco Unity virtual machines in a lab environment.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Real&#45;Time Adaptive Security]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1230639448_613.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Real&#45;time adaptive intrusion systems integrate with network access controls and user data repositories for tracing events to systems and specific users dynamically monitor traffic patterns to mitigate threats and leverage vulnerability assessment.
   Published by: Sourcefire]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reduce Your Telecom and IT Costs with Speech&#45;Driven Packaged Applications (Presentation Copy)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1229532504_741.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document is based on a Nuance/TechTarget Webcast entitled &quot;Reduce Your Telecom and IT Costs with Speech-Driven Packaged Applications.&quot; It explains how speech-based solutions can help us to cut IT and telecommunication costs.
   Published by: Nuance]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cisco Unified Communications: Unifying Communications Infrastructure]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1228934779_781.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Cisco&#39;s unified communications vision combines individual systems with different communications capabilities into a cohesive&#44; powerful communications ecosystem that allows a business to revolutionize itself overnight.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Qos: What Is It&#63; Why Do We Need It&#63;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1228934771_330.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    QoS can be used in converged networks to provide voice packets priority access to resources&#44; or it can be used to differentiate data packets from different application stream and provide access to resources according to policy.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IDC White Paper -  Enterprise Data Protection Security Best Practices]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1227198203_55.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper highlights the ever-growing need for data protection security best practices for enterprise computers, it also discusses the data and information security issues associated with personal computers.
   Published by: Iron Mountain Digital]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Case Study:  Wind, Italy - Transforming The Business to Deliver Triple Play Services To Customers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1226595561_670.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Alcatel&#45;Lucent introduced a business transformation program&#44; enabling the delivery of a turnkey integrated triple play solution&#44; for which it provided the design&#44; testing&#44; integration&#44; deployment and maintenance.
   Published by: Alcatel-Lucent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eGuide: Managing VoIP Quality]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1226075095_309.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This expert guide will explore the issues that can impact your network when VoIP comes into play&#44; and our expert will discuss strategies for keeping your voice and data traffic running smoothly on one network.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eBook: The Definitive Guide to Converged Network Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1225386815_436.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This guide highlights the overall service management challenges facing enterprise business and identify common industry best practices for effectively managing an integrated&#44; unified communications environment using VoIP.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Ensuring Successful Voice Over IP Deployment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1225386985_178.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    During this podcast learn what you can do at each stage of a VoIP deployment that will help you understand the capacity requirements of your current environment&#44; smooth your transition to IP voice&#44; expedite time to value and maximize ROI.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Siemens Enterprise Communications]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1225386996_934.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    When Siemens Enterprise Communications expanded its network management services&#44; it overcame the challenge of meeting growing customer demands while keeping costs low&#44; by using a Network &#38; Voice Management solution from CA.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Implementing UTM at Branch Offices]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1224602948_550.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper addresses typical security threats that face today's distributed enterprise and how an appropriate security policy enforced by Juniper Networks family of SSG devices can help mitigate these threats.
   Published by: Juniper Networks, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How Can I Deliver Exceptional Support to My Multi&#45;Services Customers&#63;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1223137402_129.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    CA IT Management solutions can help to retain and grow existing customers by providing exceptional customer support in all aspects of your business.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Approach IPTV Solution Integration &#45; A Framework on Lessons Learned]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1217608850_932.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper describes how to perform IPTV solution integration&#44; blending end&#45;to&#45;end IPTV component technical knowledge with a strong business&#45;focused approach to create closely integrated work packages.
   Published by: Alcatel-Lucent]]></description>
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