Security World: RingCentral survey: 70% of businesses face phone system challenges

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RingCentral survey: 70% of businesses face phone system challenges
In a recent survey conducted by Dimensional Research on behalf of RingCentral, 70% of businesses with traditional on-premises phone systems found their current systems lacking. The survey also the need to integrate mobile workers, devices and business apps was a key issue for 45% of companies with on-premises PBX. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Riverbed

Improving Business Value of WAN Optimization
In this study, as in the 2007 study, IDC found that customers were able to reduce IT costs, improve IT staff efficiency, increase availability for users, and trim time to market with new revenue-generating opportunities. Read Now

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WHITE PAPER: CDW

7 Tips for Tackling Big Data
This guide dives into the impact big data will have on government, highlighting how legacy business models and systems will be disrupted and the methodical steps agencies can take to create an effective strategy. Read Now

9 super useful subreddits network pros should follow
Reddit is not just filled with pictures of cats and silly memes. Seriously. There's a lot of good content on the popular social news aggregator for network professionals whether you're focused on security, Windows, VoIP, IPv6 or a mixed bag. Read More

WHITE PAPER: HP

Intelligent IT Operations: Making IT Smarter
Consolidating IT event management in a centralized operations bridge can help you increase efficiency in the short term while setting the stage for greater competitiveness over the long term. Read Now!

Microsoft may be scanning your Skype messages
If you have any expectations about the privacy of your Skype communications, you may want to reassess them. Read More

WHITE PAPER: IBM

Security First Insurance
Using IBM Content Analytics and ECM software, the insurer enhances service to policyholders no matter which channels they use to get in touch. Learn More.

Will Chinese hackers launch re-tread attacks into surveillance databases?
At a press conference to announce the new Xbox, Xbox One—which is launching later this year—Microsoft promised that you will "have a relationship with your TV." Part of that relationship will include Skype that is coming to Xbox One. Read More

Products of the week 5.27.13
Our roundup of intriguing new products from companies such as F5 Networks and Dell Read More

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20 milestones in Ethernet's first 40 years

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