Building business-focused communications solutions

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Joe Schurman, author of Microsoft Voice and Unified Communications shares 5 must-dos for getting the most out of unified communications, as well as some things to avoid.

This is part of a regular series that highlights new books and their authors. Also in this series: Joel Scambray on exposing the hacker's advantage, Brandon Carroll on getting back to basics with wireless networking, and Scott Hogg on planning a secure migration to IPv6.


Microsoft Voice and Unified Communications

"What I like best about Microsoft voice and unified communications," says Joe Schurman, "is that it includes the ability for developers to build customized, business-focused communications solutions, not just provide a telephony platform. No other voice and UC vendor can compete with this strategy."

Who should read this book? What can they expect to learn? This book is for anyone who wants to understand Microsoft’s vision and strategy within the voice and unified communications marketplace. Readers will learn about Microsoft’s voice and UC products within the consumer, small business, and enterprise markets, including product overviews, how to sell, configure, architect, secure, virtualize, and custom develop these solutions.

Bio
Name: Joe Schurman
What I'm working on now: I am going back to the second book I began writing, "Are you in IT?" to help provide guidance to people interested in building a career in the IT industry as well as providing an understanding to individuals already in the IT industry about what they actually do instead of just being classified as a computer repair representative!

I am also working on a new children's series of books focused on educating children on technology in a fun and exciting way. Look out for "Marge Memory" and "Pete Processor"!

Favorite learning sites: Start out by going to http://www.microsoft.com/uc or my favorite hidden gem, the TechEd Edge team’s site at http://edge.technet.com – best content on the planet!
Something most people don't know about me: I am a second degree black belt in Chinese Kung Fu and a Son of the American Revolution, also a bit of a history buff!
Philosophy: Dream big and be open-minded.

5 must-dos Tips for getting the most out of Microsoft voice and uc

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