IP Telephony

Most businesses realize a significant return on their investment within eighteen months of implementation of VoIP. According to a recent study by PC World, businesses realize an average net savings of 20 to 30 percent when they switch from their legacy phone system to VoIP. The initial investment can come with a hefty price tag, however.

Between cost savings and the efficiency of a converged voice-data network, VoIP presents an attractive case for shoring up business communications expenses in a down economy.The VoIP value proposition is so strong that industry analysts are anticipating continued growth in IP telephony through 2009.

The pervasiveness of load balancing technology does not mean it is universally understood, nor is it typically discussed other than from a basic, network-centric viewpoint. This White Paper thoroughly explains load balancing and strips away some of the mystery and magic from basic load balancing practices.

One of the most dramatic innovations in the infrastructure management marketplace in the last five years is the rise of Network Change and Configuration Management (NCCM) as a strategic requirement. This white paper will focus on the strong values that NCCM can bring to reliability, risk and cost management, as well as some of its powerful operational and lifecycle asset values. This report will also introduce the CA SPECTRUM Network Configuration Manager as a distinctive leadership offering.

Many companies have successfully implemented Riverbed WDS solutions within their Cisco networks. This ESG Lab Field Audit documents the success that these Riverbed customers have experienced with a focus on configurations and installation experiences. Download today and learn how Riverbed technology supports valuable networking technologies including PoE, VOIP and QoS. Access now.

Telecom assets are a special class of IT assets that require an accurate inventory for effective financial management. Enterprises should consider the benefits of establishing a "single version of the truth" that comes from linking management of IT and telecom assets with their other systems and processes. An accurate inventory is critical for effective financial management. Managers need accurate information that supports their business decisions.

With increasing bandwidth demands, network professionals are constantly looking to optimize network resources, ensure adequate bandwidth, and deliver high performance. Often, buying more bandwidth is not a priority or an option due to limited budgets and pressure to reduce IT costs.

When a business expands an existing facility, adds a new location, incorporates an influx of new users, or upgrades an existing infrastructure - it's vital to ensure network readiness and validate infrastructure changes to optimize network performance, minimize user downtime and reduce problems after implementation. This white paper describes a methodology to manage network changes that meets the need for speed of implementation without sacrificing accuracy.

Network installers have completed a new local area network segment. New cabling was installed to the appropriate work areas from the equipment closets. New switches and access points were installed, patched into the cabling plant and configured. How will the network perform? This newly installed network needs to be validated to prove the installation was done correctly, that the LAN will operate trouble-free, and that users will be satisfied with the performance.

An Ethernet service provider needs to demonstrate to his customer that the service he is providing is compliant with the service level agreement. A network installer needs to demonstrate the functionality of a newly turned-up Ethernet link. A network troubleshooter needs to resolve complaints about slow networks. Ethernet performance measurement can help. Various metrics can quantify and characterize performance. Test plans can be written to satisfy varying organizational objectives. This white paper will describe advancements in field measurement of end-to-end Ethernet performance.

Voice Over IP (VoIP) deployments can cause unexpected or unplanned power and cooling requirements in wiring closets and wiring rooms. Most wiring closets do not have uninterruptible power available, and they do not provide the ventilation or cooling required to prevent equipment overheating. Understanding the unique cooling and powering needs of VoIP equipment allows planning for a successful and cost effective VoIP deployment. This paper explains how to plan for VoIP power and cooling needs, and describes simple, fast, reliable, and cost effective strategies for upgrading old facilities and building new facilities.

Your organization, like most others, is probably searching for ways to improve the capability of its telephone system or replace it altogether. And given the number and variety of telephony options, organizations that fail to research their choices risk investing in a system that fails to meet their needs. However, bad IP telephony isn’t inevitable. Read this white paper to read success stories and best practices to keep your company on the right track.

This white paper provides an overview of the basic elements to look for when buying a phone system. It surveysthe landscape of enterprise telephony today: the features available, the pros and cons of traditional and VoIPsystems, and the adaptability of new generation equipment to rapidly changing business needs.

Profound developments in business telephony have left some small businesses reeling under perceptions of a steep learning curve for expensive new products. But there’s no reason to be left behind. Affordability is the hallmark of the new generation in business telephony, thanks to hosted IP and other networked solutions. Is your business applying the new technology to best advantage?

mindSHIFT has extended its service capabilities to include software-as-a-service as well as managed IT services, and is a "compelling solution" for small and medium-sized organizations seeking a strategic source to meet their IT and business needs.

What are the key selection criteria to consider when your small or medium-sized business is evaluating VoIP?

Will Voice over IP technology provide business-class security and reliability you expect in your phone system?

To successfully adopt managed IT services to meet your business objectives, small- and medium-sized organizations (SMBs) should follow five straightforward steps.

For many wireless broadband network operators, the term "unlicensed reliability" is seen as an oxymoron. For many, the idea of building a high-speed network in the unlicensed band isn't a good one. A great deal has been said about crowded frequencies, self-interference and costly network rips. About how microwaving popcorn can cause interference. About disgruntled and perplexed customers. And ex-customers.

The Taridium managed VoIP offering (TMV) is a complete PBX replacement solution for small to medium enterprises. Taridium Managed VoIP combines the reliability of an on-premise open standards VoIP telephony system with the convenience of a simple monthly fee for equipment, services and support.

By 2003, T4G was experiencing significant growth, adding offices, and increasing telecommunication expenses. This case study will show how Taridium's ipbx enterprise VoIP platform offered T4G all the advantages of an open standards solution with the reliability of non-stop hardware, 24x7 monitoring and software support.

By combining open source tools and open standards with best of breed hardware and software, taridium can offer one of the best price to performance ratios in the industry. Read how Taridium’s ipbx enterprise VoIP platform combines all the advantages of an open standards solution with the reliability of non-stop hardware, 7x24 monitoring and software support.

Download this brief technical sheet now and learn the features and benefits of what Industry Experts are calling the Next Generation in VoIP. The extensive use of open source tools and platform's allows us to deliver an unparalleled price-to-performance ratio.

Taridium’s comms provider VoIP platform combines all the advantages of an open standards solution with the reliability of non-stop hardware, 7x24 monitoring and software support. Download this product summary and you’ll read why the comm’s platform is a true turn-key solution with fully integrated call rating and billing.

Take advantage of this free information by Taridium and see how comms platform allows service providers to offer instant retail VoIP service and host virtual PBX’s with all of today’s most advanced features.