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ISG Smartalks™ Podcast Episode 6: 5G and Network Sourcing

By Barry Matthews Phil Hugus Jon Harrod

What will next-generation networks mean for network providers and their customers?

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5G or WiFi. Is That the Question?

With so many options for connectivity and still more technologies and solutions emerging, companies must exercise caution, remain flexible and consider what fits their specific use cases as they are developing their IoT strategy.

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Before Making the Leap to Cloud Storage, Consider These Factors

The idea of cheap online storage with no upload fees is enticing, especially when you are comparing it to maintaining underutilized hardware in your own data center.

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Wi-Fi is Dying: Long Live Wireless Networking

The emergence of 5G wireless networking technology has created widespread speculation about the future of Wi-Fi.

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The Business Case for Transformation to Ethernet

By David Lessin Margot Wall

Across the globe, time-division multiplexing (TDM) services are sunsetting, forcing customers to examine the business case for an Ethernet transformation.

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Network Transformation: The Elephant in the Office

By Phil Hugus

Companies can't overlook the critical role of the network in adopting new tech like AI and IoT.

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Can Blockchain Improve Network Management?

Though IT configuration management resists standardization, lifecycle improvements and automation, it is a process all businesses must do well.

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Is Your Network a Funding Source for Digital Transformation?

By Dave Muller

While many enterprises are officially making “digital transformation” a top priority in 2018, the funding for these initiatives often remains an open question.

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Avoiding Potholes on Road to Network Transformation

A smooth journey requires extensive preparation and planning and flawless execution, as well as ongoing communication.

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Outsourcing value analysis

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Hotel chain integrates call center technology to streamline customer experience

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Automotive Manufacturer and Distributor Gets a Tune Up

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5G Is Here and Will Indelibly Change the Business Landscape

5G wireless network rollouts are happening this year. AT&T, Sprint and Verizon have announced limited deployments across the U.S., including in California, Georgia, Texas and Washington, DC.

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SAP Licensing Molds to Digital Business

By Bill Huber

It will be important for each organization that uses SAP to embark on a careful strategy review – including discovery, scenario modeling, financial analysis and risk/reward decisioning – before determining its licensing path.

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Bye-Bye “Classic” Windows PC

By Louis Pellegrino

The backbone of the Microsoft machine, PC-based Windows, is entering the twilight of its existence.

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Does Your Software Buy/Sell Model Feel Like a Tenant/Landlord Relationship?

By Louis Pellegrino

You must have noticed that most, if not all, of your enterprise software suppliers have moved aggressively away from traditional software licensing models to hosted, service-based subscriptions.

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What’s Next for Telephony and Unified Communications?

As the convergence of multi-channel, text, data, cloud and more recent technology solutions and IT priorities have evolved, telephony has been commoditized, deemphasized and often neglected.

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Cost-Out Initiatives: the “Running Game” of Network Transformation

By Katharine Rudd

Many successful football teams rely on a combination of a pound-and-ground running game complemented by timely passes. This approach consistently produces wins, but it requires strategic commitment and tactical patience.

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Easing into Network Virtualization

In a hypercompetitive market, a corporation’s ability to respond to opportunities, market forces and maleficent security intrusions is the defining factor in its success.

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Is Your Network Ready for Your Digital Future?

By Rob Long

Digital transformation, at its essence, is the race to be faster, more innovative and more accessible to consumers.

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