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synchronous Communication

Synchronous Communication

What is Synchronous communication? Synchronous communications is that which takes place in real-time between two or more parties. Put simply; a synchronous communication exchange is an interactive, ‘live’ interchange between … Read more “Synchronous Communication”

Sam O'Brien
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multi tenant cloud

Multi-Tenant Cloud

There’s a lot to get to grips with when it comes to cloud computing. We’ve heard plenty in recent years about the revolutionary impact of the cloud, and it has … Read more “Multi-Tenant Cloud”

Sam O'Brien
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asynchronous communication

Asynchronous Communication

What is asynchronous communication? Asynchronous communication means communication which happens ‘out of sync’ or in other words; not in real-time.  To fully understand asynchronous communication, it’s perhaps important to identify … Read more “Asynchronous Communication”

Sam O'Brien
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quality of service qos

Quality of Service (QoS)

What is QoS? QoS (Quality of Service) is a term that refers to the technology used to manage data traffic via the network. Designed to reduce interference such as packet … Read more “Quality of Service (QoS)”

Sam O'Brien
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Infrastructure as a Service e

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

More and more businesses are switching to cloud IaaS for its flexibility and cost-effectiveness. IaaS platforms offer modern businesses the opportunity to do away with in-house IT infrastructure. They deliver … Read more “Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)”

Sam O'Brien
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what is cloud application

Cloud Application

Cloud application refers to any software that’s deployed in the cloud, rather than hosted in a local machine or server. Cloud application usage is widespread across companies big and small. … Read more “Cloud Application”

Sam O'Brien
Sam O'Brien Author
Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is a relatively well-known term today. As companies search for more flexibility and scalability in an ever-changing environment, cloud infrastructure offers unique growth opportunities. However, even as cloud … Read more “Cloud Computing”

Sam O'Brien
Sam O'Brien Author
private branch exchange pbx

Private Branch Exchange (PBX)

PBX stands for Private Branch eXchange that essentially describes the various enterprise-grade private telephone networks that businesses use to connect to the wider network. In short: a business phone. What … Read more “Private Branch Exchange (PBX)”

Sam O'Brien
Sam O'Brien Author
session initiation protocol SIP

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)

What is Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)? SIP stands for session initiation protocol. Session Initiation Protocol is a widely used telephony protocol that establishes a voice or audio media session over … Read more “Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)”

Sam O'Brien
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