Normalization scripting for SIP Trunking first step

SIP trunks can connect to a variety of endpoints, including PBXs, gateways, and service providers. Each of these endpoints implements the SIP protocol a bit differently, causing a unique set of interoperability issues. To normalize messages per trunk, Cisco Unified Communications Manager allows you to add or update scripts to the system and then associate [...]

The When, Where and How of Cisco versus Microsoft for Unified Communications

Zeus Kerravala, a renown analyst in our industry, published his thoughts on the how, where and whens of Cisco versus Microsoft for Collaboration on Networkworld.com a while ago. Regardless of whether this is an objective view or not, we found it fair enough and worth sharing with you. Please read and judge for yourself… http://m.networkworld.com/community/blog/when-where-and-how-cisco-versus-microsoft-unified-communications#mobify-bookmark

Cisco Cius Tidbits

Wanted to share some small movies on the Cisco CIUS. Let us start with a basic Single Number Reach scenario: To give you a view on the Cisco AppHQ and a sample application: Basic calling & IM/Chat between Cisco Jabber for Blackberry & Cius For more information goto www.cisco.com/go/cius

Before and after VXI

Recent studies have revealed that over 60% of enterprise companies plans to deploy desktop virtualization in some way over the next 3 to 4 years.  From a TCO point of view the advantages of desktop virtualization are simply amazing. As we move further into the so called “post-pc era”, having the ability to “port over” [...]

Trusted Relay Point configuration

The Cisco Unified Communications system can be deployed in a network virtualization environment. Cisco Unified Communications Manager enables the insertion of trusted relay points (TRPs). The insertion of TRPs into the media path constitutes a first step toward VoIP deployment within a virtual network. The underlying network infrastructure comprises one of the key shared assets [...]

Webinar on Design & Implementation of SIP Trunking using Cisco’s SBC – CUBE

A recording of last week’s webinar on designing and implementing SIP trunking using Cisco’s SBC- CUBE solution is now available. Many enterprises are looking at SIP trunk implementation because of cost savings, network efficiency, rich business to business collaboration and end-to-end Unified Communications deployment. Due to the challenges around security, interoperability, session management and performance, [...]

Cisco ISR G2 Video Conferencing Services

The Cisco Integrated Services Routers Generation 2 (ISR G2) routers with the packet voice and video digital signal processor 3 (PVDM3) have introduced the ability to do multipoint video conferencing for Ad Hoc and Meet-Me video conferences with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified UCM) or Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express (Unified CME) as call agents. [...]

Announcing Availability of Cisco Jabber for Mac

Since this month customers will be able to enjoy the industry’s richest UC experience for the Mac platform. WebEx Connect customers will be able to use the service on Macs for the first time, while Cisco Unified Personal Communicator Mac users will find a tremendously enhanced client built and designed specifically for the Mac. Cisco [...]

Specifications-Based Hardware Support – VMware considerations

Since a while we support UC virtualization on Cisco, HP and IBM servers apart from the Cisco validated UCS configurations (Tested Reference Configurations or TRCs). This is referred to as “specs-based” hardware support. For these configurations we will not provide sizing guidelines as we do with the TRCs.  The configuration is supported as long as [...]

The October 2011 edition of the Cisco Product Quick Reference Guide is now available

Get an overview of many Cisco products, services, and solutions for every part of your business with the Cisco Product Quick Reference Guide. This easy-to-use reference tool includes brief overviews, important features, specifications, part numbers, and ordering information. This guide is primarily designed for Cisco field and partners to quickly learn about and sell what [...]

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