Slide 1: The Evolution of Traditional Telecoms to IP Communications
Telecoms Enterprise Day 2014 The Evolution of Traditional Telecoms to IP Communications Presented by Andy Openshaw 28 March 2014
Slide 2: Hot topics
Hot topics The shift from TDM to IP communication platforms The growth in connectivity and devices The convergence of voice and data The increasing need for Unified Communications The uptake of video communications The challenges around multiple devices and platforms (BYOD) The emergen
Slide 3: The shift from TDM to IP communication platforms
The shift from TDM to IP communication platforms Voice over IP (VoIP) technology has reached a mature level Global PBX vendors all offering IP solutions Telecommunications has moved from Facilities to IT Key driver is cost savings Exponential growth of data usage Initial challenges aroun
Slide 4: The growth in connectivity, devices and apps
The growth in connectivity, devices and apps Bandwidth prices continuously dropping, but still high in global terms Increased demand for fixed line connectivity to VoIP providers Explosion in number of devices users bring to the office Pressure on IT to provide suitable wireless LAN capacity
Slide 5: The convergence of Voice and Data
The convergence of Voice and Data Traditionally voice and data were split across different lines or circuits Seeing consolidation and move towards convergence The aim is to simplify the IT environment by consolidating infrastructure Convergence aims to reduce admin and support overheads by d
Slide 6: The increasing need for Unified Communications
The increasing need for Unified Communications More connectivity options and more devices, means exponentially more communication options Video calling via Skype, VoIP calling via Viber, Voicemail, Emailing from various devices, messaging via WhatsApp, scheduling meetings on mobile phones, table
Slide 7: Video Communications
Video Communications Skype okay for personal use, Lync struggling in the corporate space Video apps are pervasive on devices, but quality still not great Point-to-point video solutions still too expensive Adoption rate for incorporating video in business still slow Possible business cases
Slide 8: The challenges around BYOD
The challenges around BYOD Consumerisation of mobile technology definitely driving corporate IT High expectations by users for effective use of mobile devices at work Pressure on CIOs and CTOs to provide wireless WAN and LAN capacity and reach, to manage mobile devices, to manage user access a
Slide 9: The emergence of Hosted Services and Data Centres
The emergence of Hosted Services and Data Centres Users now have many more ways to access the corporate network from outside the company using fixed and mobile technologies Single VPN access from a home laptop to on-premise application servers is not enough anymore CIOs and CTOs are looking to
Slide 10: In summary …
In summary … Slowly heading towards ubiquitous connectivity from any device, anywhere at any time Users are driving corporate IT policy due to mobile usage behavior Corporate IT needs to provide access, capacity, business applications on multiple platforms and securely manage company data Co