Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 15 | Page 67

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HEMAYUN BAZAZ Regional Manager , Channel Sales , Middle East and Turkey at HPN Aruba impede Skype for Business adoption . But ensuring high service quality for UCC traffic can be tricky , especially for IT personnel who aren ’ t steeped in networking technology .
It is important to choose ‘ Skype for Business ’ certified wireless solutions for on-premises , hosted or hybrid environments . Some solutions , with built-in RF optimisation and technologies that leverage heuristics to differentiate Skype for Business voice , video , and desktop sharing from other application streams , can prioritize Skype for Business traffic whether on-premises or as part of Office 365 solutions .
Optimising network availability Your business communications are the lifeblood of your business . If your network goes down you can lose sales and frustrate customers . You need to ensure your network is easy to deploy , reliable and available at all times . It is imperative that in the eventuality that the network goes down , it can be brought up and running in minutes without networking expertise . Built-in resiliency ensures your network stays up and running .
Securing your mobile UCC Office 365 offers built-in security and continuous compliance so you can focus on what is important to your business . You always know where your data is and who has access to it . You can also remotely wipe all data if your users lose their mobile device .
To enhance the security of your Skype for Business applications , the wireless solution should feature an integrated firewall that monitors all data entering or leaving the network , blocks data that does not satisfy specified security policies , and prevents unauthorized users from accessing your network .
You should be able to use a simple firewall policy to define access rules based on user roles and the firewall should also allow you to control bandwidth for different applications and classes of users , such as for example employees or guests . An additional feature of an integrated wireless intrusion protection system will further safeguard your network from unauthorised or rogue APs and other devices that can potentially harm network operations . www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO
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