Indeed, it is almost guaranteed that a VoIP implementation will have ramifications far beyond technology and infrastructure issues. "You might be looking at a process of firing and hiring, or training," Levy says. "Either way, you're looking at a substantial expense."
Of course, organizations that last upgraded their telephone systems for Y2K compliance before the turn of the century might have to swallow the bitter pill of retraining, hiring and network upgrades, and implement VoIP anyway. If you can sit on the sidelines for a couple of more years, though, Levy says that the best strategy is to wait until both the technology and your organization are ready.
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
