Communications Networks

WHITE PAPER: The dial plan is a key element in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) environments. The dial plan is at the very core of the user experience. For companies that have multiple locations, or that are global, a comprehensive dial plan can become large and very complex.

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009

EGUIDE: 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.

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 | Published: 05 Nov 2009

CASE STUDY: With two data centers serving 24 offices in the U.S., Europe and India, Hitachi Consulting required a solution that could provide visibility into the applications running on the network while selectively accelerating business critical ones. Read on to learn about the solution they found.

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 | Published: 22 Oct 2009

ANALYST REPORT: 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.

Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Published: 20 Oct 2009

PRODUCT DEMO: Nearly every business has global connections, no matter the size. Learn how to successfully drive efficiency and flexibility in your company's collaboration solutions.

Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009

CASE STUDY: This case study examines the benefits BSA LifeStructures was able to gain by deploying a communications solution using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Exchange Server 2007with Unified Messaging, and LifeCam webcams.

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 | Published: 21 Sep 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation explains the business value of unified communications to improve productivity by streamlining processes. Discover how to get started and which considerations to keep in mind when implementing this technique. Gain an understanding of various use cases of this approach and determine which applications best fit your needs.

Posted: 18 Sep 2009 | Published: 18 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: 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.

Posted: 14 Sep 2009 | Published: 14 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: Flexible software solutions that reduce costs while driving revenue expansion are welcome in any business climate. But when money is tight and markets are in a state flux, they are essential. Download this white paper for practical strategies on how to achieve this.

Posted: 11 Sep 2009 | Published: 11 Sep 2009

PODCAST: In this podcast, discover new unified communication (UC) technology that enhances collaboration and conferencing capabilities. Gain insight into four UC applications and how to select the best one for your use cases. Learn how to extend telecommunications, mobility, desktops and applications to improve business operation performance.

Posted: 11 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 11 Sep 2009

WEBCAST: In this webcast, discover new unified communication (UC) technology that enhances collaboration and conferencing capabilities. Gain insight into four UC applications and how to select the best one for your use cases. Learn how to extend telecommunications, mobility, desktops and applications to improve business operation performance.

Posted: 10 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 10 Sep 2009

WEBCAST: This webcast explains the business value of unified communications to improve productivity by streamlining processes. Discover how to get started and which considerations to keep in mind when implementing this technique. Gain an understanding of various use cases of this approach and determine which applications best fit your needs.

Posted: 10 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 10 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: 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.

Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: CDW is committed to getting you everything you need to make the right purchasing decisions — 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.

Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009

CASE STUDY: 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.

Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: Like their larger counterparts, small businesses are turning to innovative, network-based communication tools to work more efficiently for less. Cisco offers a number of unified communications solutions tailored specifically to small businesses.

Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: This document examines how Lumension solutions assure NHS Trusts of governance with all of the stated requirements for securing data in transit and maps the solution's capabilities to these specific requirements.

Posted: 13 Aug 2009 | Published: 13 Aug 2009

ANALYST REPORT: In June 2008, CFO Research Services conducted a research program among senior finance executives in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The research looked at what kinds of alliances companies are forming and how finance sees itself working with internal and external partners to establish and assess successful alliances.

Posted: 08 Jun 2009 | Published: 08 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: 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.

Posted: 01 May 2009 | Published: 01 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will provide insight into: a- the communications requirements of three specific industry segments (transportation, energy and the public sector), b- best practices to deliver the services and manage the projects efficiently, and c- innovative solutions and strategies deployed by these industry segments.

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 | Published: 26 Mar 2009