Effective converged voice and data networks aren't just about a one-off migration or kit overhaul. Some integrators even offer remote network management that will allow them to continuously support the performance of the converged network for any...
They will need to upgrade their own PBX infrastructure to be able to take advantage of the converged features of IP voice and video. Now you can plug an IP desk phone or a laptop into the network that is voice and data enabled and can get access to...
Cost reduction continues to be the main driver for businesses moving to converged voice and data networks, with almost two-thirds of IT decision-makers citing it as the crucial factor in new research.
The business pages of a daily paper will state with authority that convergence is the driving force behind cable company NTL's merger with Virgin Mobile, while the technology supplement writes about the latest converged handset.
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Twenty-six per cent of those polled cited "network security issues" as a "major barrier" to implementing a converged IP network at their company. Martin Joy, CIO of risk consultancy Control Risks, said: "On balance convergence is seen as a plus but...