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Recommended Best Security Practices for Unified Communications
sponsored by Polycom, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Unified Communications (UC) can be viewed as another set of data and protocols utilizing IP networks. From a security perspective, it is very similar to other IP data services. This document describes the security issues that organizations should consider as they deploy UC, and offers Polycom's recommendations for implementing secured UC.
Posted: 07 Sep 2012 | Published: 30 Mar 2012

Polycom, Inc.

Helping The Business Work Smarter, Not Harder
sponsored by Polycom, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This informative guide explores three ways IT can bolster productivity with video-based collaboration.
Posted: 28 May 2014 | Published: 28 May 2014

Polycom, Inc.

Business Case for Integrated Unified Communications and Contact Center Solution
sponsored by ShoreTel - OLD
WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper, discover how using unified communications (UC) in your contact center can help you increase effective communications between employees and clients, which will improve your customer satisfaction, retention, and loyalty rates.
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 | Published: 30 Jun 2010

ShoreTel - OLD

Best Practice Tips on Building a Unified Communications Business Case
sponsored by ShoreTel - OLD
WHITE PAPER: Unified communications (UC) is not so much a system as it is a way of thinking about the impact of the next generation of communications capabilities on businesses large and small. Use this guide to find the best UC solution for your organization, exploring the benefits and identifying the preferred modes and means of communication.
Posted: 16 May 2011 | Published: 16 May 2011

ShoreTel - OLD

The Power of In-Person Meetings
sponsored by Cisco
WHITE PAPER: View this comprehensive white paper that breaks down the top benefits of in-person meetings, and how businesses can still achieve the effects even with global colleagues, customers, or partners.
Posted: 23 Jan 2014 | Published: 23 Jan 2014

Cisco

IDC: The Business Value of IBM's Digital Experience Software
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper you will learn how one messaging-based middleware system helps you to exchange information throughout a range of platforms.Read on to learn how you can integrate new and existing business applications in a manner that is scalable, convenient and secure.
Posted: 21 Sep 2015 | Published: 30 Jun 2014

IBM

HP E5000 Messaging System for Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
sponsored by HP and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Email, voicemail, instant messaging, social networking, messages, faxes, shared calendars, and centralized contacts are all essential for boosting productivity and collaboration. Email has evolved from more than just text. Many would find the situation daunting, but smart organizations know the solution. Read this white paper to learn more.
Posted: 25 Apr 2011 | Published: 25 Apr 2011

HP and Microsoft

Plantronics UC Toolkit Evolve FAQ
sponsored by Plantronics
WHITE PAPER: UC audio device integration can be daunting for managers if they don’t have the right tools. This paper discusses a 5 step process for device adoption, providing responses to typical questions IT organizations raise during the evolution stage of your implementation.
Posted: 27 Apr 2011 | Published: 27 Apr 2011

Plantronics

How to Make Magic with VoIP: Weighing the Options
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: VoIP with UC can transform a business across four dimensions: lower costs, higher productivity, better customer service, and higher revenues. It can make a small business appear big, and help it outperform larger competitors. There are several ways to implement VoIP. Read this paper to determine which way is best for your business.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Whitepaper: Understanding IBM Lotus Sametime and Unified Telephony
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper defines the IBM® Unified Communications and Collaboration (IBM UC2™) vision of making it easy for you to find, reach, and collaborate with others through a unified user experience. This strategy is designed to make it easy for you to access and manage telephone communications from inside the Lotus Sametime or Lotus Notes® client.
Posted: 13 Dec 2010 | Published: 13 Dec 2010

IBM