5G has finally arrived with a lot of promise in terms of speed and capacity. This has also given rise to another hot topic for discussion – what does the future hold for 5G and why would you and I should be excited about it? We are all aware of the fact that 2G was for voice and then 3G conquered with offerings for data and Voice, 4G came in with the promise of broadband, so 5G has got something new to offer. Even the best of the engineers around the world are unsure about what 5G has to offer but here is list of 5 reasons why we should be excited about 5G: 1. Witness the Olympics 5G mode Well, after the Sochi Olympics, we are eagerly waiting for the Winter Olympics at Pyeongchang (2018) and Tokyo Olympics (2020). Both the nations are doing major works on 5G innovation and we can expect to […]
Thoughts On Cloud Security
Think the Cloud is Not Secure? Well, Think Again Security on the cloud is the most debatable subject and over the last few years some of the myths related to cloud security have been busted. Well, the cloud has been the centre of attraction for hackers, data addicts and spies because of the volume of data they can access. For the hackers, data on the cloud is nothing short of a treasure trove and they would love to go for data pilferage by breaking into various networks across the world. Data Privacy There are naysayers as well as staunch supporters of cloud telephony who have their own valid reasons for trashing or supporting the use of cloud telephony systems by organizations. The biggest argument against the use of cloud telephony is the lack of data privacy that hounds even the biggest providers like Google. Even the big cloud service providers like Google are incapable if […]
IP Multimedia Subsystem PBX to Grow Your Business
The IP Multimedia Subsystem is the standard architectural framework developed to deliver IP multimedia services to businesses around the world. It was originally conceived by the 3GPP or 3rd Generation Partnership Project for creating networks that could work beyond GSM. This latest multimedia subsystem is going to help telecom companies leverage the future IMS networks in order to provide services to the SMB market. This architectural framework, or IMS-PBX solution, facilitates the integration of video, voice, IM/Presence, video and voice conferencing over different devices – all this provides seamless communication experience while using unified communication systems. Benefits of IP Multimedia Subsystems There are several benefits of using the IP multimedia subsystem; however, the one benefit that stands out is the higher profits that can be realized by businesses when they are able to seamlessly connect their fixed lines, smartphones and web devices. This is a solution that is determined to facilitate efficient functioning across multiple […]
Internet Protocol – From IPv4 to IPv6
Network administrators are often posed with the challenge of choosing between IPv4 and IPv6. If you too feature in the list of confused mortals, here are the details that would help you to make an informed choice. Prior to delving into the two protocols, let us first try to understand what exactly IP or Internet Protocol is. Internet protocol is the standard format for packets or addressing scheme that is followed by all the network-based communications. Majority of the networks around the world not only follow the protocol, they also combine it with TCP or Transmission Control Protocol. This is used for establishing the virtual connection between the destination and the source. Now you know why we use TCP/IP regularly. IP is quite similar to the postal system that we follow wherein every package is delivered to a fixed address but no direct links are established between the originator and the recipient. It is the […]
Key Factors When Choosing a Business Communication System
Business communication systems play a very important role in an organization and it helps in maintaining seamless communication among employees, vendors, business associates and customers. Thus, if you intend to buy a modern phone system to take care of all your business communication needs, it is better that you look for some of the essential features. These phone system features are going to directly impact communication, productivity and the revenue of your company. Some of the standard features that should be included with a business phone system are: Conferencing – This is an important feature as it facilitates simultaneous communication among 3 or more people through a single call. This feature varies with the type of communication system you choose, so consider the number of people usually attending a conference call. Auto-attendant – If your office receives a large call volume then it is better that you have a communication system that includes an auto-attendant […]