by Pivot
Tag: SMB
J.D. Power: Business Telecom Satisfaction Highest for Largest Companies, Highlighting SMB Opportunity
Verizon had the highest business telecom satisfaction among small, medium and large companies. AT&T came in second in two categories and Cox held that place
ABI: Enterprise 5G Plans Don’t Match the Hype
Enterprise 5G plans are most definitive in the retail industry. But 5G apps will take root first on the consumer side. This indicates a “severe discord” . . .
RingCentral: Cloud Based Unified Communications is Just the Start, Collaboration Apps & AI Are Next
RingCentral differentiation for its UCaaS offering includes global reach and an open API that is fueling a strong independent app ecosystem, driving growth
ABI: Maybe Telcos Should Steer Clear of the Cloud, Digital Transformation
Cloud and digital transformation opportunities are plentiful. But 55% of businesses surveyed expect to use telcos for connectivity only, notes ABI Research.
CEO: Windstream SD-WAN and UCaaS Will Be Key to Enterprise Growth
Windstream SD-WAN service will get a jump start from the EarthLink acquisition. And an impending acquisition of Broadview will bring…
8×8, Ring Central Tie for Top Spot in North American UCaaS Rankings
IHS unified communications as a service or UCaaS rankings look at number of seats served, financial stability, market strategy, service…
Comcast SD-WAN Beta Marks Move into Fast Growing SD-WAN Market
A Comcast SD-WAN beta is open across Comcast’s footprint, offering participants a free six month trial of their new SD-WAN solution, powered by
Windstream Fixed Wireless: Technology is Improving and Significance is Growing
Windstream CEO says fixed wireless can deliver broader coverage than fiber. The company expects a double digit revenue contribution by use of
Enhanced Atlantic Broadband WiFi Offer Will Leverage In-Home Mesh Networking
Enhanced Atlantic Broadband WiFi uses wireless mesh technology from AirTies. The cable company’s offering for business customers includes installation.
Windstream Diverse Connect Wants to Bring Peace of Mind to Cloud Connectivity
Windstream Diverse Connect is designed to provide five-nines reliability by providing multiple access paths to the cloud and by eliminating single points of
Windstream Beefs Up Unified Communications Portfolio with Broadview Acquisition
Windstream adds more unified communications and business services reach with a Broadview acquisition, valued at $227.5 million.
Comcast Business Enhances Voice Solutions Portfolio for Enterprises and SMBs
TDS managedIP Footprint to Expand, Sees Great Opportunity in Acquired Cable Markets
The TDS managedIP footprint will grow by 80 additional markets and its territory TDS thinks is ripe for hosted VoIP services from a local provider…
MegaPath Unveils SD-WAN Packages for SMBs and Enterprises
$1.1 Billion Windstream EarthLink Acquisition Completed
The Windstream EarthLink acquisition completed Friday, the same day it received FCC approval. The combination will yield synergies valued at . . .
AT&T Business Console Aims to Manage Mobile Apps and Devices for Business Customers
AT&T will target business customers who increasingly need to manage a growing portfolio of mobile business apps with AT&T Business Console, scheduled to …
IDC: Public Cloud Services Spending to Grow 7x Faster than Overall IT
The U.S. generates 60% of public cloud services spending. The growth rate will be nearly 20% through 2021.
Comcast Rolls Out DOCSIS 3.1 Gigabit Business Internet
Comcast will offer two speed tiers for its DOCSIS 3.1 gigabit business internet services, including 1 Gbps and 500 Mbps. Rollouts are beginning with . . .
FCC Approves Windstream-EarthLink Merger
FCC approves Windstream-EarthLink merger. The combined company will have 145,000 fiber route miles and will provide advanced network . . .
Consolidated Cloud Services Adds Managed Security Platform
New Consolidated cloud services will be available to businesses throughout its footprint, including those not using Consolidated for network connectivity.
BTC Broadband Targets Tulsa with Business Fiber Services
Unified communications and hosting will be part of offerings for Tulsa businesses from BTC Broadband, which sees that market underserved as a result of. . .
Acquiring Bigger Business Clients with IP Long Distance
Sponsored Content – Independent telcos can grow their business and engage larger business customers with IP long distance, all without sacrificing quality
Volvo Brings In-Vehicle UC, First to Incorporate Skype for Business in Cars
Skype for Business in cars will make it easier to join a conference call, says Volvo. The car maker also is exploring Microsoft Cortana.
Consolidated Communications CEO: Our 100 Mbps Service Beats a Cable Competitor’s 300 Mbps Service
Better QoS provides Consolidated Communications with a better broadband performance than their competitors reports their CEO