By Brian Van Meter at Grandstream

Wi-Fi technology is rapidly evolving to meet the ever-growing demand of an organization's wireless requirements. Offices, hotels, commercial environments, and industrial locations increasingly require a wireless network that can be deeply integrated into their operations. The Wi-Fi 7 standard (IEEE 802.11be) is packed with features that improve the total bandwidth a single access point can provide and make the standard a better choice for highly congested client deployments. Grandstream's new generation of Wi-Fi 7 access points is gradually being added to the GWN portfolio. Learn what they offer by reading this blog post. 

By Brian Van Meter, Grandstream

Based on our award-winning UCM Series of IP PBXs, SoftwareUCM is the newest addition to our line of PBX solutions. Being a software-based solution, it provides a scalable business communication and collaboration platform with comprehensive features and integrations that enable teams to be more productive. SoftwareUCM has the same features and functionality as all our UCM6300 series. In this blog post, we'll discuss some key features unique to SoftwareUCM and answer frequently asked questions about the software.

Article contributed by Yealink

Yealink recently launched its brand-new A40 MeetingBar, which is based onAndroid 13. Designed to offer maximal simplicity and enhanced security, the A40 is fully equipped to bring quality audio and video experiences to small and medium-sized spaces.

In this article, Fuhan Lee, Product Marketing Lead at Yealink, reveals the must-know details about the new product, explaining how it fits into Yealink’s overall portfolio of all-in-one solutions.

Article contributed by Snom Americas

In the competitive world of telecommunications, finding a partner that not only delivers top-notch products but also exceptional customer service can be a game-changer for businesses.Snom Americas, a leading provider of desk phones, DECT phones, and conference phones, stands out prominently in this regard. Here's why Snom Americas shines when it comes to customer experience.

By Brian Van Meter at Grandstream

Grandstream's portfolio of networking devices has grown rapidly over the past few years. This trend will only continue with our introduction of more switches, routers, and Wi-Fi access points.

While our Wi-Fi access points have built-in controllers that can be used to manage a deployment of APs, a more robust platform solution for configuration, management, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure is often a better choice.

Grandstream's GWN.Cloud and Grandstream Manager are just this. GWN.Cloud and GWN Manager are free, enterprise-grade management platforms for Grandstream access points, routers, and switches. Thanks to streamlined monitoring and maintenance, managing a network or several networks across multiple locations has never been easier.

Within this blog post, we'll be providing an introduction to GWN.Cloud and GWN Manager and how to use them. By reading it, you'll learn about:

1. The features and capabilities of the GWN management platforms
2. How to add and configure devices with GWN.Cloud and GWN Manager
3. The steps to configure your network settings and options

By Brian Van Meter at Grandstream

Two of the key use cases for a VPN are to connect multiple sites together, such as an enterprise's satellite offices to its central headquarters, and to provide remote workers to a central network so they may access an organization's network resources.

VPNs are widely used throughout business, education, local government, and other deployment verticals that require dispersed locations to be connected together. Within this blog post, we'll be discussing the types of VPNs that you can create with Grandstream's GWN series of routers, and how you can use them to connect workers into one centralized network.

Article contributed by Snom Americas

Snom has established itself as a reliable brand in the communication solutions world, and its foray into headsets is no different. The A330M and A330D headsets combine the latest technology with ergonomic design, making them suitable for various applications. 

Whether you're at the office, working remotely, or providing customer service, these headsets offer the perfect blend of comfort, quality, and versatility.

Article contributed by Snom Americas

In today's fast-paced and interconnected business landscape, effective communication is paramount. Whether you're a small business striving for seamless coordination among team members or a large enterprise looking to optimize your communication infrastructure, the Snom M500 Series of DECT devices offers a ground-breaking solution designed with your specific needs in mind. This innovative system doesn't just enhance communication – it transforms it.

Case study

By Grandstream Networks

Tripalink is a co-living company based in Los Angeles, California, USA. Founded in 2016, they manage and develop properties throughout the United States to provide co-living options for students and young professionals seeking a modern, affordable, and sustainable rental property.

TripaLink's mission is to become the first choice for renters looking for contemporary living. They have apartments not only in LA but in Pittsburg, Seattle, Philadelphia, Irvine, Tucson, and Tacoma. Having a reliable source of Wi-Fi to offer residents is a crucial part of their offering to students and guests.

By Brian Van Meter at Grandstream

As technology continues to advance, networks within offices, hotels, education spaces and other verticals have grown more complex. Phones, computers, IoT devices, smart technology and more can all be simultaneously running across a deployment’s Local Area Network (LAN). This can lead to issues with security, network organization, and scalability.

As a result of these roadblocks, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) have become an increasingly popular feature that can help partition physical networks into virtually manageable ones. Within this blog post, we’ll give you an introduction to building VLANs with Grandstream’s GWN layer 2+ switches.