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Lately, the question has come up asking about the differences between Software as a Service and virtualization. I suspect this is because virtualization comes up a lot in the same conversations, but let’s be clear, they are different. To keep it simple, let just think of SaaS as delivering a fully baked, turnkey service of value...

I recently re-read the book "The Big Switch - Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google" by Nicholas Carr and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an explanation as to why SaaS is such a big deal. The author does an excellent job of detailing the history of electricity and computing and draws...

An Intelligent-T (T1/DS1) is a dedicated service that can be used to deliver NICE CXone calls directly to agents, bypassing the PSTN. Customers use Intelligent-T’s because of their ability to reduce costs, improve performance and provide unique functionality. Reducing Costs: An Intelligent-T is a flat rated service. The portion of the call that uses the Intelligent-T is rated at $0....

The data network is the heart and engine of today’s call centers. If the data network is down or impaired, it will probably be felt at every level of your centers performance. This fact means that it is vital that the IT staff have as much visibility to the health of all the components that...

Happy Earth Day! Well, as you can expect, everyone is talking about the need to go green. One of the trends to go green that I am particularly fond of has to do with getting work done without requiring everyone to pile into the same office building. Remote working has immediate and tangible benefits...

Beverly Magda put together a nice list of things to consider when looking at a SaaS offering called "CIO SaaS Checklist" in InformationWeek magazine. Here are the questions that she encourages CIO's to ask:1. Will the SaaS app require modification of IT or network infrastructure or need special integration?2. Can I retire redundant IT infrastructure...

Many businesses today are looking closely at how to create an AT HOME worker program. This is particularly true in the call center and services industry. There are many advantages for the employer, the employee and the local community. In fact, it is the ability of NICE CXone to facilitate the AT HOME worker that...