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	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:50:24 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to develop the right skills to make selling UC profitable for your business]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257438886_820.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Many networking channel partners have put up the investment to understand and sell hardware components for unified communications (UC). This Pocket E-Guide details what skills you need to have to bring UC to life.
   Published by: Catalyst Telecom]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Tips and Tricks: Managing Converged Networks with PacketShaper]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257435139_956.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    On today's converged networks -- where data traffic competes with latency-sensitive applications such as VoIP, video conferencing, and virtual machines -- only the greediest survive and thrive. Watch this webinar to learn about bandwidth issues, network resource allocation, and real-time applications management.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reality Check: Five Things You Should Know About SIP]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257181642_217.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this edition of Reality Check, telecom analyst and resident expert Jon Arnold discusses the five things you should know about SIP. Take a listen and learn about SIP trunking, presence, mobile SIP and more.
   Published by: Catalyst Telecom]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Five Best Practices for Unified Communications]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256754239_262.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Enterprises can realize value from their UC programs by following some basic practices, such as allowing for sufficient up-front planning, finding the right champion, and establishing cross-functional teams to manage program implementation. This article provides basic guidelines for implementing a successful UC program. Read on to learn more.
   Published by: AT&T Corp]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Voice and Video: Breaking the Bandwidth Barrier]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256244907_49.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast takes a look at the bandwidth issues that inevitably come up with the use of voice and video conferencing over IP. It covers issues like voice quality metrics, tips and tricks for improving voice quality, and the similarities between managing video and voice content. Read on to learn more.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[True Convergence Demands a Communication Service Provider that Embraces a Customer-Centric Approach]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248385828_804.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The purpose of this paper is to describe the attributes of a true customer-centric converged solution. From these attributes, a framework to measure and compare providers' converged solutions emerges. We will conclude with a review of Sprint's approach to offering true convergence to business and government customers.
   Published by: Sprint]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Finding a Route to Recovery: Four Strategies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255987753_991.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Some small businesses are proactively finding roads to recovery, using network technology to reposition themselves. Their rules: Rethink the way business has been done, and accelerate recovery by investing in 21st-century technology that raises revenues, controls costs, and/or improves cash flow.
   Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Lotus Sametime Trial]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254757749_337.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Get instant messaging, web conferencing, VoIP, point-to-point video, mobile capabilities and more in this Lotus Sametime 60-day-trial.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IP Telephony without Migration Migraines]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254495585_157.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Many organizations are hesitant to make the transition from their traditional private branch exchange (PBX) to IP telephony due to the complexity of the process. Watch this webcast to receive a complete customer-tested migration roadmap that takes the complexity out of making this switch.
   Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SIP Communication for Dummies 2nd Edition]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1227280676_576.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read more about improving your communications and simplifying the device&#45;centric world with SIP Communications for Dummies 2nd Edition.
   Published by: Avaya]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Business Value of Unifying Communications: Avaya and HP ProCurve]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252948028_427.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As Unified Communications (UC) moves increasingly from promise to implementation, questions arise about the best ways to establish UC solutions. This paper describes effective approaches to unifying communications, the importance of optimizing your network infrastructure and how embracing converged communications can increase business productivity.
   Published by: Avaya]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Developing a Unique Unified Communications Strategy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252933627_669.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This E-Guide explains how companies can leverage communications, collaboration and business applications to build a UC solution that produces short- and long-term ROI.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Leader in On-Demand Call Centers: Five9 Product Overview]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252620945_958.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Five9 is the leader in on-demand call center products. Watch this overview to learn about all the products Five9 has to offer to help improve your call center operations and learn just how easy it is to use the many products available from Five9.
   Published by: Five9]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[HP Unified Communications:  Simplifying The Journey]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252594692_53.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As experts in every stage of the Unified Communications solution lifecycle, HP can implement solutions for your organization to reduce costs, enhance business responsiveness, and increase end-user productivity.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Converging Voice and IT Networks to Mobilize the Enterprise]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252592717_251.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Because employees on the move require consistent access to people and data, enterprises have invested heavily in communications.  HP and Ericsson have combined their strengths to provide an innovative, standards-based framework to unify and consolidate all the elements of an enterprise communications infrastructure.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Convergence That Makes Sense - Bringing Together Voice and Data Networks]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252590415_815.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Converged voice and data networks are becoming a major part of every IT strategy. There are significant advantages in bringing together voice, video, e-mail, instant messaging, business data, and office applications in a single, integrated network. Convergence is not just about cost savings anymore.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Hosted VoIP Reduces Costs and Improves Efficiencies for Small Business]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252525395_560.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this brief yet informative paper to learn how hosted VoIP can benefit your small business.
   Published by: 8x8, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Smart Decisions for Extraordinary Times]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252441591_641.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With Microsoft Unified Communications businesses can simplify management and maximize budget and resources. You can consolidate costly third-party solutions and avoid capital investments.
   Published by: Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Case Study:  Manchester College Replaces a Failing Voicemail and Phone System]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252418728_1.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Manchester College had phone and voicemail systems that had outlived their life expectancy.  CDW implemented an advanced unified communications system that brought their phone and voicemail into the 21st century.
   Published by: CDW Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Converged Communications:  The Time Is Now]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252076812_571.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Trend Advisory guide features a series of articles on Unified Communications.  Each piece covers a different aspect of the subject.  Learn how convergence communications is changing everything in the business world as more and more companies are taking voice and video to the data network.
   Published by: CDW Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Power of Converged Networks]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252078981_184.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Before moving forward with a converged network several key issues should be addressed:  Capacity, security and reliability.  CDW can help your organization by arming you with the information you need to choose the ideal solution.
   Published by: CDW Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Networking and Unified Communications]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252085441_93.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In an effort to drive profitability and rein in costs, businesses are continually seeking to improve operational capabilities. Primary to this objective are today&#146;s burgeoning network infrastructures which are continually being asked to do more.
   Published by: CDW Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Networking and Unified Communications Reference Guide]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252087291_407.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    CDW is committed to getting you everything you need to make the right purchasing decisions &#151; from products and services to information about the latest technology. This reference guides is designed to provide you with an in-depth look at Networking and unified communications as they relate to the IT challenges your organization faces.
   Published by: CDW Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Get Connected:  IP Convergence is No Longer a Thing of the Future, It's Now The Cost of Doing Business]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252415441_660.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    No longer a thing of the future, IP Convergence is now the cost of doing business.  Unified Communications (UC) is the target destination for many enterprises. And while the concept is no longer new, IP convergence remains the first major step on that path.
   Published by: CDW Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Case Study:  Unified Communications and Indiana University Medical Group]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252416590_946.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    When outdated equipment and disparate systems were hampering in-house communications, customer service, and workflow, Indiana University Medical Group turned to CDW for a three-part Cisco solution.  This case study gives details on the benefits they gained.
   Published by: CDW Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation transcript: Key Considerations for Migration to Voice-Over-IP (VoIP)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251993939_164.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this presentation transcript, based on the webcast of the same name, you'll learn key things to consider as part of a business migration to voice-over-IP &#150; designing your data network for QOS, traffic analysis and capacity planning, four possible architecture models, security requirements, and VoIP design components.
   Published by: Interactive Intelligence, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast: Key Considerations for Migration to Voice-Over-IP (VoIP)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250697959_706.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this technical podcast you'll learn key things to consider as part of a business migration to voice-over-IP - designing your data network for QOS, traffic analysis and capacity planning, four possible architecture models, security requirements, and VoIP design components.
   Published by: Interactive Intelligence, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Key Considerations for Migration to Voice-Over-IP (VoIP)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250690170_157.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this technical webinar you'll learn key things to consider as part of a business migration to voice-over-IP &#150; designing your data network for QOS, traffic analysis and capacity planning, four possible architecture models, security requirements, and VoIP design components.
   Published by: Interactive Intelligence, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Small Business Communications VoIP]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250297422_108.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this paper to learn what is Small Business Communication VoIP and what it can do for your business.
   Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Get Ahead with a Business Communications Network]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250282162_976.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Even the smallest business can live large with a business communications system from Cisco. Why switch to a small business communications system from Cisco? Because when you combine voice, video, and data in a single network, you can cut costs and get more done.
   Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Unified Communications:  Strategic Value, Benefits and the Role of System Integrators]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249653212_245.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper shows how current economic and technological trends increase the importance of efficient communication and collaboration processes for enterprises.  Further, it demonstrates how unified communications (UC) can help companies to address these challenges.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IDC WhitePaper: The Business Case for a Unified Wired and Wireless Solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249654238_756.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To determine the return on investment (ROI) associated with the implementation of an HP ProCurve UWW network solution, IDC conducted a study of eight organizations world wide that have successfully performed HP ProCurve UWW implementations and are running the solution in their production environments today.  This paper gives the results.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Unified Communications:  Overview & Comparison]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249662118_409.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This report was written to help organizations decide which Unified Communications solutions to implement while in the planning phase.  Hewlett-Packard delivers full integration services and additional equipment such as smartphones and notebook computers on the Microsoft / Cisco platform.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[E-guide: Eliminating Cost and Complexity with Hosted VoIP]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249060975_308.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This article pinpoints the questions you should be asking yourself and your potential provider that could make or break the case for hosted VoIP as it relates to your organization's needs.
   Published by: 8x8, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eGuide: Hosted and Managed VoIP Fundamentals]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248810119_794.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Check out this e-guide to learn about the differences between hosted and managed VoIP solutions, which will help you decide if outsourcing VoIP is right for your organization.
   Published by: 8x8, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Smart Solutions for a Virtual Office with VOIP]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248384314_190.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read these three brief case studies to learn how the 8x8, Inc. Virtual Office PBX solution enhanced communications and contributed to a culture of professionalism at three different companies.
   Published by: 8x8, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Big Benefits for a Small business with VOIP]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248385377_575.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this case study to learn how the 8x8 Virtual Office business phone solution gave an independent realtor the equipment and resources necessary to minimize expenses while ensuring maximum uptime and satisfied customers and staff when choosing to franchise with Avalar.
   Published by: 8x8, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Managed VoIP: More Cost Effective Than You Think]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248211366_521.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Currently over 600 Orange Business Services customers use their VPNs to transport voice and data. Some use a do-it-yourself model; others use a fully managed model. If you're looking for value, the fully managed approach is the less costly and higher quality alternative. Read this paper to find more details about pros and cons of each choice.
   Published by: Orange Business Services]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Making the Most of Fax Virtualization with Boardless Technology]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247868008_951.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As a resource to help organizations achieve strategic objectives for efficiency, cost-effectiveness and continuity of faxing operations, this white paper explores the reasons why organizations are embracing fax virtualization as part of their IP strategies and how they benefit from the technology.
   Published by: Esker Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <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 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[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[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[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[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[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>
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		<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[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[Dynamic Power Variations in Data Centers and Network Rooms]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1227198212_831.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To mitigate against the problems described in this document&#44; designers and managers of data centers and network rooms must adapt to the new realities of dynamic power consumption.
   Published by: APC]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

