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		<title><![CDATA[ Gartner: Networking and Communications Equipment ]]></title> 
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		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprise network design requires a thorough understanding of technology trends and characteristics and other considerations that impact provisioning decisions. Gartner research focuses on diagnosing problems, gauging the impact of new applications on the network and prioritizing the projects that will deliver the most value. ]]></description> 
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Logitech to Buy LifeSize for Enterprise Videoconferencing Move]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The agreement to purchase LifeSize marks Logitech's first real effort to capture share in the enterprise videoconferencing market. The deal gives LifeSize the stability to become a major force in the videoconferencing space. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ HP to Double Its Enterprise Networking Business With 3Com Buy]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ With the acquisition of 3Com, HP will become a formidable competitor in the enterprise networking market. Enterprises will benefit, as HP brings new economics to enterprise networking. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Ciena's Bid For Nortel MEN/Optical Unit Is a Calculated Risk]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ciena aims to gain specific technologies from Nortel and deepen its North American carrier relationships. But merging similar Metro Ethernet and optical portfolios will create unavoidable integration challenges. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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	 							<title><![CDATA[ Cisco Sharpens Video Focus With Deal to Acquire Tandberg]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cisco plans to acquire videoconferencing provider Tandberg to gain access to advanced telepresence, endpoint and infrastructure technology. Cisco's globalization strategy will likely lead the combined entity out of Norway. ]]></description>
		
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  					<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Findings: Being Environmentally Sustainable Will be a Competitive Advantage for Technology Solutions Vendors]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Technology vendors are being challenged by governments, customers and industry organizations to find a convincing and strategic approach to becoming environmentally sustainable. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Findings: Network Staffing Re-Calibration, 2H09]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprise network operational efficiency has improved, although gains may be unsustainable. Typically, the same number of staff is now asked to manage 20% to 30% more devices in 2009 than in 2008. Here, we update our guidance on network staffing levels to reflect current trends. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: Delivering Competition From Open-Access National Broadband Networks]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Open-access national broadband networks based on a regulated, wholesale ultra-high-speed FTTP in several countries have been designed to deliver equivalent basic access to competing retail network service providers. How will enterprise networking be delivered? ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Game Changers for Desktop Video]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprises evaluating desktop videoconferencing have a growing number of options that are not tied to traditional video infrastructure. These solutions are ideal for customers enabling ad hoc video to a broader audience, both internal and external to the business. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Energized for Green: NSN Launches Energy Solutions]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Nokia Siemens Networks today launched its Energy Solutions offering for communications service providers. Designed to reduce network operating costs and establish an ecosystem of partners, it lowers the power consumption of CSP networks by exploiting more efficient technology and renewable energy. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Market Share Snapshot: Enterprise Unified Communications Infrastructure, 2008]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This market share snapshot provides information about the suppliers of enterprise unified communications infrastructure. It should be used along with other Gartner research on UC to support strategic vendor selection and purchasing decisions. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Case Study: WAN Optimization Enables Global Design Firm to Share CAD/Visualization Files and Collaborate Live Over Internet]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Woods Bagot, a global design practice, employed WAN optimization technology to solve performance problems when using computer-aided design tools and visualization files live across multiple sites. It did this while avoiding extra bandwidth costs running into tens of thousands of dollars a month. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ T-Mobile and Orange Face Hurdles on Path to Leaner, Stronger U.K. Joint Venture]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom expect to save money and serve the market better by pooling their U.K. presence. However, integration is always fraught with risks, and disruption may hit enterprise customers. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ UC Vision Scenarios: Messaging]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This research provides scenarios for how messaging could be leveraged across the enterprise as part of a broader unified communications strategy. These scenarios can form the basis for an enterprise UC vision, and assist in developing a business case. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ UC Vision Scenarios: Unified Clients]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This research provides scenarios for how a new generation of software clients can be leveraged across the enterprise as part of a broader unified communications solution. These scenarios can form the basis for an enterprise UC vision, and assist in developing a business case. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ UC Vision Scenarios: Conferencing]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This research provides scenarios for how audioconferencing, Web conferencing and videoconferencing could be leveraged across the enterprise as part of a broader unified communications solution. These scenarios can form the basis for an enterprise UC vision and assist in developing a business case. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ UC Vision Scenarios: Administration and Analytics]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This research provides unified communications vision scenarios related to administration and analytics. These scenarios can form the basis for a broader enterprise UC vision, and may assist in developing a business case. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for Contact Center Infrastructure, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Selection and deployment strategies for contact center infrastructure play a key role in meeting enterprise customers' service and sales objectives. Here we provide an overview of the user- and vendor-oriented key issues discussed in our contact center infrastructure research in 2009. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for Carrier Service and Control Infrastructure, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Carrier service and control infrastructure will receive more carrier investment as carriers evolve their networks and business models. Key areas are Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem, Internet Protocol television and video, as well as network enablers. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for Carrier Infrastructure Services and Strategies, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The changing operating environment of communications carriers is driving them to change their business models, operations, networks and relationships. As a result, carrier vendors need to change. "Servicization" and "softwarization" are key following trends. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for Mobile Applications, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Mobile applications will continue to provide high return on investment in 2009, so maintain or consider increasing investment in mobile workers, partners and customers. Gartner will increase its coverage of mobile application development, justification, management, vendors and architecture. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for Communications, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In 2009, communications service providers and enterprise network planners will focus on leveraging their current investment in infrastructure, choosing efficiency and opportunistic innovation rather than more speculative initiatives. This will impact suppliers and operators' strategies. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ What Is Unified Communications, and How Should You Approach It?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Unified communications is a term that is not well understood, and is sometimes misused by vendors that want to leverage its popularity. This research answers several commonly asked questions about UC. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Predicts 2009: Context-Aware Computing Gains Momentum]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ We predict that conditions will develop in 2009 through 2012 that will lead to mainstream adoption of context-aware computing. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Trends in Enterprise Communications Infrastructure and Services, 2008-2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Emerging communications strategies are changing the way enterprises invest in network infrastructure and services. We identify five major trends in this area and examine the implications for enterprise network planners. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Trends in Enterprise Communications Applications, 2008-2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The four trends with the biggest impact on the enterprise communications applications market are unified communications, vendor strategies, software and sourcing. Here, we examine the implications for enterprise network planners. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Trends in Communications, 2008-2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Major networking and communications trends that will impact on enterprises through 2009 are driven by application performance needs, improved user experience, customer choice and control, new market players and cloud computing. We examine the implications for enterprise network planners. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Communications Trends Will Impact on Enterprise Strategies]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner has identified 18 networking and communications trends, which will have major implications for user organizations between now and the end of 2009. This collection of reports examines these trends and analyzes the strategic-planning impact for enterprises. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Cost Cutting by Telecom Expense Management Services]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Organizations need to gain a comprehensive, centralized understanding of the usage and costs of their communication devices and services. One way to gain such understanding is for organizations to immediately start investigating the use of telecom expense management services. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Cost Cutting Options for IP Videoconferencing]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprises can realize a faster return on investment and lower total cost of ownership by migrating IP videoconferencing to customer-owned multipoint control units. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for Carrier Network Infrastructure, Applications and Wireline, 2008]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Competition at the network infrastructure level challenges carriers' bandwidth logistics and requires them to introduce new applications. As this scenario develops, equipment providers must seek sustainable differentiation based on a firm understanding of carriers' issues and technology trends. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ High-Definition Videoconferencing Moves to the Forefront]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Videoconferencing vendors continue to enhance their HD portfolios as organizations become interested in HD solutions. However, the HD videoconferencing market is still in its early maturity phase, and so far, market penetration of these systems is only in the single digits. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Best Practice: Having a 'Big Picture' View of IP Telephony Will Give the Buyer More Control]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Fragmented buying of telephony has led to multiple suppliers, contracts and maintenance agreements, and the cost of ownership is higher than it should be. As the IP telephony market is absorbed by unified communications, enterprises can lower their costs by selecting a single supplier for voice. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Predicts 2008: Mobile and Wireless Set New Directions in Devices and Networking]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ As they do every year, mobile and wireless will set and align with many technology trends. Enterprises should prepare for increased virtualization, wireless networking in the office, dramatic developments from iPhone and negative developments in mobile WiMAX. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ A Framework for Unified Communications]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This framework provides structure for the broad set of technologies that make up UC. It provides guidance and direction for planners and to companies investing in these products and applications. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Framework Used to Calculate Return on Investment for Videoconferencing Systems]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Travel is usually the No. 1 expense that organizations consider when calculating return on investment for the deployment of videoconferencing systems. Many other expenses, although difficult to valuate, must be considered.  ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How to Select the Right Approach to VoIP: Communications-as-a-Service Solutions]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprises considering voice over IP must choose among a confusing array of technology and service options. This research examines five major service-provider-based "communications-as-a-service" scenarios for implementing IP telephony. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How to Select the Right Approach to VoIP: Provider-Assisted Solutions]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprises considering voice over IP must choose among a confusing array of technology and service options. This research examines two major provider-assisted solution options for implementing IP telephony.  ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2006</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for Contact Center Infrastructure, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The economic downturn is making companies more judicious in their spending on contact center infrastructure, with decision drivers ranging from proven returns and cost reductions to competitive differentiation. This Hype Cycle will help you match your investment plans to your operational goals. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for Networking and Communications, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ These are the essential technologies that every network manager and infrastructure and operations leader needs to understand. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for Enterprise Communication Applications, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enterprise communication applications are being dramatically affected by the rapid evolution of consumer technologies. Enterprises must balance the business advantages of early adoption against their tolerance for risk. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for the Telecommunications Industry, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sound technology investments and strategies become even more critical in a down economy with tight resources. The Telecommunications Industry Hype Cycle examines the key technologies, solutions, standards and platforms to gauge investment priorities and timelines. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Application Delivery Controllers]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The market for products to improve the delivery of applications over networks remains dynamic and innovative. While two strong players lead the application delivery controller market, enterprises should focus their buying decisions on a vendor's ability to support specific application requirements. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Unified communications offers the ability to improve how individuals, groups and companies interact and perform tasks. Enterprise planners and managers should review how this emerging generation of communication software and systems can improve their business operations and processes. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimization Controllers, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The WOC market is maturing rapidly, but remains dynamic, with a high level of innovation from vendors. Organizations looking to acquire WOC capabilities should identify their specific needs and conduct real-life trials before committing to any purchase. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Softswitch Architecture]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In a capital-constrained market, control layer investments come from mobile network service providers as well as voice over Internet Protocol rollouts in emerging markets. Leading vendors in the softswitch architecture market demonstrate strong capabilities and a large customer footprint. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Video Telepresence Systems]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The market for high-end video telepresence systems continues to generate a lot of hype, which, in turn, attracts organizations wanting to upgrade their videoconferencing technology to provide a more "immersive" experience. Here, the leading video telepresence system vendors are reassessed. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for IVR Systems and Enterprise Voice Portals]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Organizations continue to prefer voice response solutions that use Internet standards and voice portal architecture. Market consolidation drives improved integration among voice self-service, Web self-service, live-agent functions and business process management. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ MarketScope for Enterprise Mobile Communications Gateway]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ As enterprises continue the transition from wired to cellular telephony, there is increasing demand to both integrate mobile phones and eventually replace the wired desk phone. This new MarketScope analyzes vendors that provide both single- and dual-mode cellular phone integration with the PBX. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Enterprise LAN (Global)]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cisco remains the leader in the enterprise LAN Magic Quadrant, but a stratification of the alternative players is resulting in new opportunities for enterprises. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Asia/Pacific Network Service Providers]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ For multinational corporations with networks spanning the Asia/Pacific region, there are many network service providers to choose from. This report helps enterprises identify the right provider in a field crowded with increasingly competent players. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Network Access Control]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Network infrastructure, endpoint protection and network security vendors are increasingly adding NAC features to their solutions, helping the overall NAC market to mature. Several point solutions persist, with some continuing to provide differentiated value. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Global Network Service Providers]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The market for global network service providers remains fiercely competitive. Network coverage remains a key differentiator, but service portfolio and service quality are increasing in importance as global providers face competition from regional network alternatives. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Rating: Avaya]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Avaya maintains a Positive rating based on its continued strength in unified communications, telephony, contact center and integration with business processes. However, it faces a variety of challenges that includes a new set of competitors, pending acquisition of Nortel. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Rating: ZTE]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ ZTE is a leading telecom vendor in emerging markets. It is one of the few telecom vendors with a portfolio broad enough to include wireline, wireless, terminal and service offerings. ZTE is gradually expanding its footprint into the Tier 1 market. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Rating: Huawei]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Huawei has rapidly developed its network infrastructure solutions, its geographic reach and its market position. If it continues to invest in its few weaknesses, it will become an outstanding partner for operator customers. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Rating: Verizon]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Verizon continues to be a leading supplier of global telecom solutions, with a robust infrastructure investment throughout Europe and Asia/Pacific. It also possesses strong wireline and wireless assets throughout the U.S. market, though it is slower than AT&T in integrating these services. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Rating: Cisco]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner gives Cisco a "positive" rating. The company continues to expand its capabilities beyond enterprise networking, into applications, services, the data center and the home. In 2009, Cisco will take risks in new product areas, where growth is high, but its experience level is low. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Cool Vendors in Unified Communications, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In this research, we provide a review of little-known vendors that offer innovative and useful unified communications solutions. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Cool Vendors in Telecom Operations Management Systems, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner gives examples of vendors at the cutting edge of telecom business support systems and operations support systems. Carriers are likely to select vendors that help them integrate disparate solutions, improve the customer experience and shorten the time-to-market of new services. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Rating: Novell, 2008]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Novell is a viable partner for organizations that need assistance with their IT infrastructures. The company offers products that are dramatically different from its early solutions, creating new opportunities for enterprises looking to understand Novell's product and service strategy. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Rating: Ericsson]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ericsson is a solid vendor of infrastructure, software and services. Its leading installed base in the all-important wireless segment remains an advantage over their competitors. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Rating: Avaya]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Avaya maintains a Positive rating based on its continued strength in unified communications, telephony, contact center and integration with business processes. However, it faces a variety of challenges that includes a new set of competitors, pending acquisition of Nortel. ]]></description>
		
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