The Seamless Enterprise

Comprehensive news and discussion of enterprise communications and converged network solutions.

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Sprint welcomes guest bloggers from the industry to participate in the Seamless Enterprise. Guest bloggers have included some of the industries leading authorities on issues related to fixed mobile convergence, mobile integration, SIP Trunking, social media, unified communications, VoIP, and more.


How a Hosted Solution Enables Standardization and Mitigates Risk

on September 17, 2012 by Guest Blogger

There is interest across most industries in hosted Unified Communications, but it is interesting that we at Cisco, as we work with Sprint in implementing these solutions, are seeing spikes of interest in certain vertical markets and sectors.

There is a high degree of interest in financial services and insurance, all professional services, manufacturing and packaged goods, and in every area of the public sector. Why these markets more than others? We think the answer is in a few key business and competitive pressures that seem to be more intense in these areas. Interest and activity will remain high here, while other verticals are quickly following this market transition. More...


Choosing Small Cells, WiFi, DAS or a Combination?

on January 30, 2012 by Guest Blogger

The need for small cells – those miniature cellular access points traditionally known as femtocells – typically arises because of coverage or capacity issues within a building. Small cells are a relatively new concept that works on an operator’s licensed frequency to extend the wireless network inside a building. These cells can be installed in a number of ways to accommodate different needs. More...


Why Use a Small Cell in the Enterprise?

on January 18, 2012 by Guest Blogger

It probably comes as little surprise that most employees today expect on-the-spot mobile data accessibility and anywhere voice service to enhance their work productivity both at their desk and throughout an office. In response, IT teams are searching for the best approach to support this trend and provide the highest quality, in-building service available for a reasonable cost.  Small cells have emerged as a breakthrough solution. More...


Mobility and UC: Look Carefully at the Pros and Cons of Available Evolving FMC Solutions

on August 23, 2010 by Guest Blogger

The following blog is by guest blogger, Lisa Pierce. Pierce is president of Strategic Networks Group, an independent analyst firm specializing in emerging business-class network services. More...


Bringing Mobile Integration to Any Enterprise PBX

on February 25, 2010 by Guest Blogger

Guest blogger, Bill Young, shares his insight about the recent Sprint-Tango announcement. Read what Bill has to say about the benefits of mobile unified communications.

It’s hard to overstate the significance of being able to bring Sprint Mobile Integration to most enterprise PBX or Unified Communications systems. This opens the door to the many benefits of Mobile Integration – and to truly mobile Unified Communications – for a vast range of enterprises.More...