Networking Services

6 Hot UC Products, Partnerships, Services Unveiled At Enterprise Connect 2019

by Gina Narcisi
CRN rounds up six of the hottest new UC, collaboration and video offerings and updates unveiled this week at Enterprise Connect 2019, where smart communications was the name of the game.
5 Things We Learned About VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger

by Mark Haranas
Here's what VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger thinks about diversity in the technology industry (it "sucks"), the hardest part of climbing Africa's highest mountain for charity and the "screwed up" security industry.
RingCentral Channel Chief On Challenging Cisco, Avaya, And Why UCaaS Is 'The Product Of The Century'

by Gina Narcisi
RingCentral's channel program's revenue grew 80 percent year-over-year, according to RingCentral's channel chief. The UCaaS player is doubling down on the channel and winning its fair share against longtime UC heavyweights, like Cisco and Avaya.
The 6 Hottest SD-WAN Vendors To Watch in 2019

by Gina Narcisi
The SD-WAN vendors on the scene today may all have a slightly different take on the emerging technology, but these channel-friendly players have made waves in the market, and solution providers should keep an eye on these six companies in 2019.
RootMetrics Report: Verizon Still Leading The Pack In Mobile Performance

by Gina Narcisi
Verizon finished first once again and AT&T is still a strong, second-place contender, according to RootMetrics' most recent wireless performance report.
6 Telco Revelations From MWC Barcelona 2019

by Gina Narcisi
From new partnerships to 5G strategy updates, here are six announcements that a handful of the world's largest telecoms revealed at MWC 2019 in Barcelona.
MWC 2019: Six 5G, Digital Transformation Products And Partnerships Revealed

by Gina Narcisi
Here are six 5 5G, mobility, and digital transformation-focused announcements on display by networking and telecom providers this week at Mobile World Congress 2019.
Cisco CEO On 5G: 'We're Going To See More Traffic Created In 2022 Than We Have Seen To Date'

by Gina Narcisi
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins Friday talked about the ‘unbelievable’ traffic volume boom that 5G will create, while also touching on hot topics such as the security market and Huawei's impact on Cisco.
Masergy CEO On 'Recession-Proof' Tech Opportunities, Acceleration Plans For The Channel

by Gina Narcisi
‘We've seen 15 [percent] to 20 percent-plus growth in channel bookings, and that trend will continue into this year and beyond. Frankly, we are looking for different ways to accelerate that growth with the channel,’ says James Parker, Masergy's new CEO.
Cisco Earnings Preview: What To Expect From The Tech Giant's Q2 2019

by Gina Narcisi
With surging growth in its applications and security businesses, coupled with tariff pressure, here's five factors that could impact Cisco's second-quarter fiscal 2019 earnings.
Carrier Catch-Up: A Look At The Latest Buzz From The Telecom Industry

by Gina Narcisi
The telecom industry is ablaze with new hires, consolidation plans, and 5G news so far this year. Here are some of the recent attention-grabbing headlines that have been keeping the telecom industry busy.
AT&T 5G: Four Things To Know About The Carrier's Next-Gen Network Plans

by Gina Narcisi
AT&T's ‘pillars’ of 5G for business users includes fixed wireless, edge computing, and a mobile network. Here's what solution providers need to know about AT&T's 5G strategy for business.
Cisco CEO Robbins On Tariffs, Security, And The State of The Global Tech Industry

by Gina Narcisi
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins took to the airwaves to discuss U.S.-China trade, cyber security, and what the self-proclaimed ‘eternal optimist’ thinks could potentially stand in the way of Cisco's growth in 2019.
CES 2019: What The Country's Biggest Carriers Brought To The Table

by Gina Narcisi
From 5G network rollout plans, 5G-capable smartphones and brand-new IoT use cases, here's what AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon revealed during CES 2019 this week.
Intermedia Sales Leader On 50 Percent Partner Margins And UCaaS Surge

by Mark Haranas
Intermedia's global channel sales leader, Eric Roach, talks to CRN about the massive margin opportunity for partners and 'huge growth' in the Unified-Communications-as-a-Service market with its new Unite platform.