While voice over IP appears to be a viable telecommunications option, it's important to understand its capabilities and limitations. The technology is forcing companies to take stock of their infrastructure. Cost concerns remain a barrier to more pervasive use of VoIP. However, of 362 companies surveyed by Infonetics Research with no plans to deploy IP voice, 41% say the reason is because their current phone system is good enough.
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.
