Voice and Data Networks Integration
A network is any system that transfers information (data) between two or more points. This includes the things you see; like phones, computers, applications (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Salesforce), Point of Sale (POS) systems, security cameras, computer cables, servers, and signage; and the things you don’t; like switches, data packets, redundancy, failover, cybersecurity, backup, and Access Points (APs). Organizations and individuals are the winners with better phone service, lower prices, new features, less maintenance, and increased choice.
Key terms in plain language
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Cybersecurity
The practices and controls used to protect identities, devices, networks, applications, and data from unauthorized access, disruption, or manipulation.
Cloud Computing
Computing resources—such as applications, servers, storage, or databases—delivered from remote infrastructure and scaled as requirements change.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Cloud-based servers, storage, and networking that customers configure and manage without owning the underlying data-center hardware.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software accessed as an online service instead of being installed and maintained entirely on the customer’s own computers or servers.
Disaster Recovery (DRaaS)
A plan and service for restoring applications, data, and operations after an outage or disruption. DRaaS provides recovery infrastructure through a managed cloud service.
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
The systems and policies that determine who a user is, what resources they may access, and how that access is authenticated and reviewed.