Convergence technologies and products have been around for many years but their full acceptance by the general commercial world is far more recent. The benefits a converged solution brings to an organisation are many - not least the massive flexibility and new opportunities.
And the cost? There is the obvious requirement of user equipment and applications, but this will go to waste if the infrastructure required on which the converged solution is to operate is not up to the job.
A knowledge and depth of understanding of the technologies and issues that surround convergence are absolutely key to a successful solution.
At Q6, we have been providing training on convergence technologies since they first appeared a decade ago, and our customers include some of the leaders in the corporate and service provider industry. Our training courses fall broadly into two areas:
A study of the many technologies and solutions available, leading to the industry leading CompTIA Convergence+ exam and certification.
A focus on specific aspects of convergence technologies, such as Voice Over IP (VoIP) and IP Television (IPTV).