You've requested...

VoIP: How to Plan for the Bandwidth and Calculate the Cost Savings

If a new window did not open, click here to view this asset.

Download this next:

Jargon Buster Guide to Voice over IP (VoIP)

Voice over IP, or VoIP telephony – the transmission of voice over an IP network as opposed to a traditional telephone network – has become the mainstay of communications in the modern enterprise to the extent that you’d be hard pressed to find a traditional handset in today’s office.

In this Jargon Buster, we’ll explore some key definitions around this topic, and look at how VoIP fits into the wider unified communications landscape.

These are also closely related to: "VoIP: How to Plan for the Bandwidth and Calculate the Cost Savings"

  • VoIP has never lost its voice: How to get the most out of your business communications

    In today's comms world, and especially with regard to hybrid working, a communications identity has now become a unified calling and collaboration endpoint, one which is part of a suite of business services spanning voice, security and network-as-a-service solutions to power the mobile workforce. Increasingly, VoIP capability is being integrated into the leading conferencing and collaboration tools, giving users the option of placing voice calls through a desktop application, an integrated IP phone, or directly through the native dialler on a mobile device. Download our exclusive e-Guide and read more about:

    • VoIP gateway vs. PBX: What is the difference?
    • Verizon Business enriches mobile endpoint for Microsoft Teams
    • Broadband Forum launches app-enabled services network gateway
    • Do you need to manage QoS when deploying VoIP over LAN?
    • What is the difference between IP telephony and VoIP?

  • The key to planning for the future of voice systems

    72% of IT decision-makers report that they didn’t feel as though their tech stack wasn’t prepared for the sudden switch to remote work, especially their voice communications systems.

    You can’t predict what’s to come for your business, meaning that it’s critical to future-proof your technology. So, what are the best ways to do so?

    Access this guide to learn how you can enhance your voice communications solutions, and discover:

    • Why future-proofing your voice systems is important
    • Characteristics of an effective and modern hybrid VoIP phone system
    • And 3 more

Find more content like what you just read:

  • The development of wired and wireless LANs in a hybrid work model

    Many companies have found that as they have begun to manage the return to offices for the first time since the first lockdown were introduced, the office environment and its demands are very different to a year ago. These different demands are seen in the development of wired and wireless local area networks (LANs).

    Download

  • Network Security - Making Sure VoIP Is Not A Security Risk

    Are you deploying SIP Trunks for IP-based carrier interconnection or to serve your enterprise customers? If yes, then you need a session border controller (SBC) to make sure your VoIP services are not a security risk and an attack vector. Join Ribbon's Dan Teichman as he utilizes his years of experience in the telecommunications industry to share with you the latest information and recommendations on securing VoIP networks & services.

    Download

  • Network Security - Is VoIP A Security Risk?

    Are you deploying SIP Trunks for IP-based carrier interconnection or to serve your enterprise customers? If yes, then you need a session border controller (SBC) to make sure your VoIP services are not a security risk and an attack vector. Join Ribbon's Dan Teichman as he utilizes his years of experience in the telecommunications industry to share with you the latest information and recommendations on securing VoIP networks & services.

    Download

  • Ransom DDoS, Meris Botnet, and other DDoS Trends

    The third quarter of 2021 was an exceptionally busy time for attackers. Cloudflare observed and mitigated record-setting HTTP DDoS attacks, terabit-strong network-layer attacks, one of the largest botnets ever deployed (Meris), and more recently, ransom DDoS attacks targeting Voice over IP (VoIP) service providers around the world. How do organizations ensure that their Internet assets are protected against threats of any size or kind? In this webinar, you’ll discover: • Key DDoS attack trends from Q3 2021 • Ransom DDoS threats — and what you can do if you are affected • How to make the impact of DDoS attacks a thing of the past

    Download

  • Boost Your Work from Home Experience

    Tolly benchmarked the quality of service and remediation capabilities of VMware SD-WAN to improve the end user experience for VoIP and work from home (WFH) applications. They found that VMware SD-WAN can remediate packet loss and deliver a high-quality experience, even under adverse network conditions. The results showed that there’s an improvement of up to 45% in the quality of a VoIP call with a 2% packet loss. In addition, in a WFH environment, the results showed an improved download time by up to 71%.

    Download

  • Boost Your Work from Home Experience

    Tolly benchmarked the quality of service and remediation capabilities of VMware SD-WAN to improve the end user experience for VoIP and work from home (WFH) applications. They found that VMware SD-WAN can remediate packet loss and deliver a high-quality experience, even under adverse network conditions. The results showed that there’s an improvement of up to 45% in the quality of a VoIP call with a 2% packet loss. In addition, in a WFH environment, the results showed an improved download time by up to 71%.

    Download

  • BrightTALK Panel - Sample of Remote Participant - Filmed in London, UK

    1 moderator with 2 participant in studio and 1 participant joining remotely over VOIP

    Download

  • DEMO: How to configure VoIP and ERP optimization for 3000 employees across

    In this video, Cato’s Sr. Sales Engineer Sylvain Chareyre demos IT agility as he configures VoIP and ERP optimization for 3000 employees across the world in minutes. Sylvain shows how an IT manager can instantly make enterprise-wide network changes with Cato. In less than 10 minutes, he deploys UCaaS worldwide, optimize access to an on-premise ERP system, and prepare the network for cloud migration.

    Download

  • DEMO: How to configure VoIP and ERP optimization for 3000 employees across

    In this video, Cato’s Sr. Sales Engineer Sylvain Chareyre demos IT agility as he configures VoIP and ERP optimization for 3000 employees across the world in minutes. Sylvain shows how an IT manager can instantly make enterprise-wide network changes with Cato. In less than 10 minutes, he deploys UCaaS worldwide, optimize access to an on-premise ERP system, and prepare the network for cloud migration.

    Download

  • What you need to know about the 3CX Cyber Attack

    ReversingLabs Co-Founder/Chief Software Architect Tomislav Pericin and Field CISO Matt Rose delve into the details of the explosive software supply chain attack experienced by 3CX, a provider of enterprise voice over IP (VOIP) solutions. Beginning on March 22nd, 2023, it was discovered that 3CX had released and distributed malware-compromised versions of its 3CXDesktopApp desktop VoIP client directly to customers. While the industry is experiencing the ripple effect of this security incident, early indicators point strongly to a compromise of 3CX’s software build pipeline, leading to malicious code being inserted into the 3CXDesktopApp package. Tomislav & Matt cover the critical details resulting from analysis of the malicious files used in the attack and explore what pre-emptive actions could have been taken by 3CX to prevent this hack and mitigate future attacks following similar patterns. In this webinar, you will learn: ✓ The initial impact of the 3CX software supply chain attack ✓ Where legacy tools and policies failed to detect and address the risks in its software package ✓ Who is responsible for this attack and what it means for software development as a whole ✓ How 3CX and others can detect and mitigate these increasingly advanced software supply chain threats

    Download

  • Top contact center technology trends to know

    The contact center of the future is powered by innovative technologies like AI, IoT, and UCaaS. Learn how to transform your contact center experience by leveraging the latest trends in this informative blog post.

    Download

  • MetriSight Ep.11 - A Provider's View on Enterprise Communications

    Metrigy's Irwin Lazar chats with new Bandwidth COO Anthony Bartolo on everything from BYOC to CPaaS, voice criticality, and beyond.

    Download

  • How cloud-hosted voice can help elevate workplace flexibility and EX

    Cloud-hosted voice solutions empower workplace flexibility and enhance employee experience. Learn how cloud-based voice platforms can transform your organization by integrating with collaboration tools and leveraging AI and analytics.

    Download

  • A Day in the Life of a WLAN Pro - Challenges of Deploying HUGE! K-12 Networks

    Ever wondered what are the challenges of deploying a network in a huge K-12 School? There is a lot of them... • Training local hands-on how to perform a Wi-Fi site survey so you can cover more ground in less time • Troubleshooting PoE problems on VoIP phones • Qualifying fiber connections between campus buildings • Mapping a wired network that wasn't labeled correctly • Validating new AP installations So, how can you effectively tackle this and other challenges? Well, wonder no more! Join us for NetAlly's next live webcast with special guest Keith Parsons, Managing Director at Wireless LAN Professionals, to learn about the challenges he faced while recently deploying a wireless network in a HUGE K-12 school. Plus, how he overcame those challenges!

    Download

  • Revolutionize employee experiences with AI-powered cloud voice

    Cloud-hosted voice powered by AI can transform employee experiences by enhancing collaboration, productivity, and compliance. This IDC InfoBrief explores how cloud voice can revolutionize the future of work. Read the full report to learn more.

    Download

  • Tolly Group validated VMware SD-WAN speed, quality for remote work

    The Tolly Group puts VMware SD-WAN to the test VMware and Intel commissioned the Tolly Group to benchmark quality of service and remediation capabilities of VMware SD-WAN™ to improve end user experience for VoIP and work-from-anywhere applications using a dual WAN link deployment. The results? VMware SD-WAN delivered good user experiences even with 15% packet loss on a single link. Using Dynamic Multipath Optimization™, VMware SD-WAN delivered excellent voice quality scores despite 20 ms of jitter and 150 ms of latency introduced during testing. Intel developer tools also help optimize SD-WAN packet processing, speed and encryption. Watch this two-minute webinar for a quick take on the results from Kevin Tolly, founder of the Tolly Group. Presenters: - Shefali Chinni, SASE Product Marketing, VMware - Kevin Tolly, Founder, The Tolly Group - Tarun Viswanathan, Principal Engineer, Intel - Swapnil Hendre, Director for Solution Infrastructure and Design, VMware

    Download

  • 2021: DDoS a Year in Review

    Join Imperva DDoS Principal Architect, Alex Bakshtein and Senior Director Network DDoS Sales, Peter Reidy to find out what we learned about DDoS attacks in 2021. Our speakers will review and discuss the DDoS trends and highlights monitored by Imperva during 2021 and how they give us an insight into what to expect in 2022. In this session you will learn how: * Ransom DDoS attacks continued to be one of the biggest threats to organizations’ security in 2021 * DDoS attacks targeted TelCo and VoIP industries and the implications of these attacks * DDoS service outages left many organizations exposed and vulnerable last year -- be prepared for more outages in the future * DDoS has become a board-level problem due to the disruptive impact to organizations

    Download

  • Simplify your Communications on MS Teams

    Hybrid work is the new normal, and State Governments and agencies are increasingly looking to transform their employee and citizen experiences through modern digital solutions such as Microsoft Teams. We have seen MS Teams adoption for chat, collaboration and video conferencing grow to over 300M users over the past 5 years, but less than 30% of those users have enabled calling on MS Teams. Now, Verizon has a simple, scalable and reliable solution to enable enterprise grade calling on your MS Teams platform to enhance productivity and improve the digital experience for your agency. Join Verizon on April 19 at 2:00 pm ET as our experts provide an overview of our Verizon VoIP for MS Teams Operator Connect offering, and discuss the benefits of integrating an enterprise grade calling platform with your MS Teams collaboration platform to digitally transform your employee experience, and improve productivity and efficiency in your department, thereby impacting the experiences and quality of services delivered to your constituents. Register now to hear: - The benefits of accessing and integrating Verizon's industry leading SIP solution to your MS Teams platform - An overview of our Verizon VoIP for MS Teams Operator Connect solution - How Verizon can help you transform your department and enable your hybrid work setup

    Download

  • Network Threats: A Step-by-step Attack Demo

    In this webcast, Cato Networks brings together the voices of Staff Security Engineer, Dolev Attiya, Security Research Team Leader, Matan Mittelman, and Sr. Director of Security Strategy, Etay Maor, for an in-depth discussion of network threats. Watch now to learn more.

    Download

  • Jargon Buster Guide to Unified Communications

    In this e-guide we will explore and define some of the key elements of a UC deployment and offer some insight into some of the emerging trends that are changing the way we communicate in our working lives.

    Download

  • Reinforcing Firewall Security: The Need to Adapt to Persistent Cyber Threats

    Uncontrolled outbound communications, lateral threat movement, and limited bandwidth are just a few of the common NetSec challenges organizations face today. But with a reinforced firewall, businesses can address many of these issues. Learn more about how to reinforce your network security in this webinar.

    Download

  • Getting Technical with Enterprise Voice Deployments

    For an enterprise currently supporting text-based chat assistants, the idea of leveraging that same knowledge base and supporting the required integrations with voice channels, and especially the telephone network, may seem like a daunting task. Text and voice assistants face different operational challenges and typically require ongoing, independent optimization and maintenance. In the second part of this webinar series, Dan Miller and Scott Baker from Opus Research, and Livio Pugliese from PhoneMyBot discuss the technical requirements for adding voice to chatbot solutions, some practical deployment options, and what you should expect for enterprise business results. * New and Improved Options to Enable Voice * Supporting Complex Intelligent Assistant Requirements for Voice * Deployment Considerations * Achieving Business Results

    Download

  • Three tips to keep your voice communications compliant

    As regulatory oversight increases, organizations struggle to adopt cloud unified communications (UC) systems while maintaining compliance. Discover how Theta Lake and RingCentral can help you capture, archive, and manage voice communications to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Read the white paper to learn more.

    Download

  • Deep Dive into DataOps

    In this e-guide, we hear from key decision-makers from Altran, Moogsoft, Puppet, Morpheus, Talend, NetApp and PagerDuty about how and why they are adopting DataOps.

    Download

  • Can SD-WAN Make the Internet Go Faster?

    Can SD-WAN make the internet go faster? SD-WAN can enhance network performance without boosting raw internet speed. Although it doesn't govern internet reliability, combined with a private middle-mile network, SD-WAN can ensure a more stable, secure experience. Read this full article for details.

    Download

  • How to deploy Microsoft Teams in the cloud

    In this case study, learn how one organization needed a partner that could allow them to easily scale the conferencing use case as well as support their longer-term migration strategy to Teams Voice in GCC. Save the case study here to explore the solution.

    Download

  • Securing Your Cloud Voice Communications

    Deploying voice communications over the Internet or using third-party services to host voice subscribers has the potential to create quality, security, and business continuity concerns. Service providers need to take proactive measures to prevent potential issues. Ribbon’s Intelligent Edge™ solutions are deployed at the edge of a customer’s network to give communication service providers a better way to monitor, manage, and secure voice traffic as it enters and exits a provider’s network and/or an end customer’s site. Join Ribbon experts on June 26th as they discuss all of the below and more: - Simple, Cost-effective, and Secure solutions for use with Hosted Cloud Communication Services - The Importance of Local Survivability - Cutting Edge Cloud-Based Network Management for Traffic Analysis, Routing, and Remediation. - Scenarios for Private Network or SD-WAN - Options for FXO and FXS ports, LTE WAN backup, and Power over Ethernet.

    Download

  • Accelerate business innovation with on-demand internet connectivity

    Lumen Internet On-Demand enables agile networking with flexible self-service access to dedicated Internet connectivity in minutes. Gain fast, reliable access to Lumen's IP backbone to support dynamic business needs. Read the full product overview to learn how to enhance network agility and accelerate innovation.

    Download

  • Buyer's Guide: Applications of next generation networking

    The race is on for businesses to adopt next-generation networking to stay ahead of their rivals. In this 14-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at how close we are to software-controlled networks becoming commonplace, assesses the current state of software-defined networking and explores the challenges a software-defined future poses

    Download

  • Protect your enterprise from office to home with SASE

    The new way of working is here to stay. Today, more employees are working from home, and organizations are quickly adapting to this new hybrid workforce. Palo Alto Networks recently launched Prisma® SASE, incorporating flexible SD-WAN bandwidth on demand and Okyo™ Garde Enterprise Edition for the home. With the latest Prisma SASE advances, you can: 1. Protect the home to protect your enterprise. Okyo Garde Enterprise Edition protects businesses from home network vulnerabilities. It combines best-in-class enterprise security in a beautifully designed Wi-Fi 6 router that intelligently segments corporate from personal Wi-Fi to protect against lateral attacks. 2. Get SD-WAN bandwidth on demand, anytime, anywhere. This revolutionary, flexible subscription-based model allows you to purchase bandwidth on a per Mbps basis and effortlessly allocate bandwidth from an aggregated pool. Don’t miss this on demand event to see firsthand the industry’s groundbreaking innovations for home networks and SD-WAN. In this episode, you can: 1. Learn how to secure work-from-home employees and protect your business from home network vulnerabilities. 2. Learn how you can maximize your SD-WAN bandwidth with flexible SD-WAN licensing. 3. Hear from industry experts on why flexible security is needed in today’s workforce. 4. See Okyo Garde Enterprise Edition in action with a fast-paced demo and deep dive.

    Download

  • Key compliance considerations for the shift to cloud voice

    The shift to cloud-based voice platforms is transforming communication and collaboration in businesses worldwide. Download this white paper to unlock key compliance considerations to prepare for the shift to cloud voice.

    Download

  • Top 5 communications challenges impacting customers and employees

    Discover the top 5 communications challenges impacting customers and employees, from disconnected channels to network downtime. Learn how unified communications and secure SD-WAN can help break down these barriers and improve productivity and reliability. Read the full blog post to explore the solutions.

    Download

  • Accelerate digital and network transformation with service providers

    This IDC InfoBrief explores the current and future state of digital and network transformation, highlighting the critical role service provider partners play in accelerating business outcomes. Key insights include top challenges, benefits, and criteria for evaluating partners. Read the full report to learn more.

    Download

  • How to choose external communications integrations for Microsoft Teams

    Download this concise e-book for a buyer’s guide that describes Microsoft Teams’ PSTN integration choices. You will learn about the advantages and drawbacks of each without drowning in the details or losing sight of your original goal—to add voice service to Microsoft Teams.

    Download

  • Focus: Network security

    During the course of 2016 we saw the clamour around network security – which was already very loud – reach fever pitch. From allegations of nation state-level interference in crucial elections, to massive botnet attacks that brought down critical online services for millions, network security dominated mainstream news cycles for weeks on end.

    Download

  • Preventing cyber attacks; lost cause or is it possible?

    Breaches are on the rise and some leading cyber security voices are saying the best course of action is to focus on detection and response. The argument is attackers only need to be successful once with their attacks to gain a foothold and compromise the network or endpoint. Other cyber security voices are saying we need a prevention-first mindset that focuses on blocking threats before they can infect a network or host. Join us as we discuss the practice of actually preventing cyber attacks vs. just detecting them. In this session you will: • Understand why prevention-first is a solid security strategy • Hear about why there is a need to balance detection with prevention when it comes to budget • Find out how to reduce the noise and distractions that many cyber security incidents cause • Learn practical steps you can take to focus on prevention-first

    Download

  • How you can improve your operational efficiency with modern tech

    Akumin, a leading provider of radiology and oncology services, partnered with Windstream Enterprise to implement a comprehensive suite of solutions including SD-WAN, cloud connectivity and managed security. This enabled Akumin to scale rapidly, enhance patient care and improve operational efficiency. Read the full case study to learn more.

    Download

  • How to Mitigate Voice Fraud Before it Disrupts Your Enterprise Network

    Analytics and network visibility address robocalls, fraud, TDoS, and more Only 54.2% of organizations have a comprehensive security strategy for their contact centers, and another 35.2% have plans or evaluation underway. Technology options are plentiful to support any number of security strategies. With employees and agents working remotely at the majority of companies, network-based security strategies are more effective at preventing voice fraud. By stopping fraud before it reaches the enterprise, organizations prevent traffic from chewing up resources—including employees at large, IVRs, contact center agent time, and network capacity. Join Robin Gareiss, Metrigy CEO and principal analyst, and Dan Teichman, Director, Solutions Marketing, and Shambhu Rai, Principal Product Manager at Ribbon to learn about how to improve enterprise voice security, backed by real-world business metrics. We will address the following: - What security methods are companies deploying in their contact centers? Should you manage it internally or outsource it to a Managed Service Provider? - What is the value of stopping robocalls, fraud and TDoS attacks before they reach the internal enterprise network? - How do SBCs, analytics, and SIP trunking play a role in securing contact centers and addressing UC voice security problems? - How can machine learning continuously improve security and operational efficiency?

    Download

  • The Shift to Customized Voice Assistants: How Will You Compete?

    A global survey of 320 decision makers across 8 major industries has confirmed that voice assistants are becoming ubiquitous. While customer service, convenience, and loyalty top the list of the benefits, many organizations are unsure how to show ROI or monetize their investments in voice AI. Although two-thirds of companies have implemented a voice assistant, many have not fully customized the experience, and 33% are still sitting on the fence. Join us to learn what top brands are getting right and what you can do to stay competitive. In this webinar you'll discover:
 ● The most recent trends in voice investments ● Common challenges of a voice-first strategy ● The real value of voice assistants for top brands ● How to measure the success of a voice assistant ● Unseen opportunities for monetization and proving ROI

    Download

  • Explore the Switch Series During our Next 30-min Cafe Tech!

    Your network is under more pressure than ever. As the number of connected devices expands, bandwidth demands continue to soar, making it difficult to consistently provide the secure, high-speed connection your business depends on.

    Download

  • Why the “Death of Voice” Predictions are Wrong - An Interview with Shai Berger

    We hear a lot about the dwindling importance of the voice channel. Yet, more often than not, we are actually seeing call volumes increase. So, how is the voice channel evolving? How are chatbots impacting the voice channel? Why are federal employment stats for call center agents growing? Watch this brief 9-minute video where CCNG's David Hadobas and Shai Berger, CEO of Fonolo, offer expert insights into the voice channel, chatbots, and the changing nature of voice interactions.

    Download

  • Voice as an Accelerant – Are Voice Assistants Necessary?

    While a handful of voice assistants introduced by tech giants have become household names, their high-profile has not been accompanied by reliable results and repeated use. The lack of ubiquitous voice apps and general blasé uptake by consumers has Opus Research and Speechly asking the question: are voice assistants necessary? Join this live, interactive webinar to examine the common attributes of successful voice apps that make it easy for individuals to use very brief utterances to accomplish complex, but everyday, tasks. Topics include: ● Learnings from Successful & Unsuccessful Voice Experiences ● Impact of Speed with Voice UI Features ● Making more of search and navigation ● Preparing for the Metaverse

    Download

  • How to Prevent Voice Phishing Attacks

    Many financial institutions have implemented voice biometrics systems as a security measure to authenticate and verify the identities of their customers. However, with the rapid advancement of AI, particularly in voice cloning technologies, a pressing question arises: How effective are these systems against AI-generated cloned voices? As voice cloning AI continues to evolve, it is crucial for organizations to rigorously test and evaluate the resilience of their voice biometrics systems. GoodLabs’ vishing penetration test strategy is designed to help financial institutions periodically assess and enhance their voice biometrics systems and evaluate potential vendors. Their AI vishing detector employs a multi-layered detection mechanism that incorporates acoustic analysis, linguistic pattern recognition, and behavioral anomaly detection to distinguish between genuine and AI-generated voice communications. Join this webinar to learn how GoodLabs Studio utilizes Confluent and Apache Flink® to create their Vishing Penetration Testing System, and how it can help prevent voice phishing attacks.

    Download

  • SMALL BYTES: How to Use WAN Optimization To Uncover Major Biz Costs Savings

    Learn how NetOps from Broadcom has helped our customers uncover millions of dollars in network bandwidth savings. In this episode, we will reveal how to use the solution to optimize costs and network bandwidth utilization in order to deliver positive business outcomes and exceptional customer experiences. Broadcom is collecting your personal data when you submit such information as part of the BrightTALK registration process. Your personal data is processed according to Broadcom's Privacy Policy: https://www.broadcom.com/company/legal/privacy/policy When you interact with Broadcom, this serves as your authorization to BrightTALK to provide your contact information to Broadcom in order for Broadcom to follow up on your interaction.

    Download

  • The future of retail enterprise 5G - key business drivers

    Discover how 5G revolutionizes retail with high-bandwidth and low latency. Explore virtual store managers, live influencer streams, and AR/VR training for better customer experiences and profit. Access full research for 5G's retail impact.

    Download

  • The future of retail enterprise 5G - key business drivers

    Discover how 5G revolutionizes retail with high-bandwidth and low latency. Explore virtual store managers, live influencer streams, and AR/VR training for better customer experiences and profit. Access full research for 5G's retail impact.

    Download

  • Security & Survivability: Is Your Voice Network Secure and Resilient?

    Experts from Ribbon will define points of risk to consider when offering a voice solution and how to protect your network. In addition, we will discuss best practices for building optimized survivability, as your customers expect from their local service provider. You should know when the cloud is not answering, and how to make sure your customers can complete a call.

    Download