Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop has been heavily involved in the world of communications since the early 1980s. He holds five United States patents and was on the teams that developed Nortel's carrier-grade SIP soft switch and SIP-based contact center. Andrew is an active blogger and his widely read blog, SIP Adventures, discusses every imaginable topic in the world of unified communications. He is just as comfortable writing at the 50,000 foot level as he is discussing the subtle nuances of a particular SIP header. Andrew can be found on Twitter at @ajprokop.
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Recent Posts

WebRTC for Beginners

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Andrew Prokop

I have been working in the field of communications for a long time and have witnessed many significant changes over the years. Some ideas, like IP telephony, have revolutionized the industry. Others fell flat on their faces. WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is one of those ideas that falls into the revolutionary camp. While still in its infancy, I predict that within a very short period of time, WebRTC applications will become a daily part of how we communicate.

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Digital Transformation: Avaya Breeze and Beyond

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Andrew Prokop


Fourteen ConvergeOne thought leaders presented at Avaya ENGAGE 2019. They'll be sharing highlights from their sessions in a blog series over the next several weeks, so check back for the next installment.

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Blockchain for Simple People (Like Me)

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Andrew Prokop

"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters."

—Albert Einstein

We’ve all heard the old saying, “Be careful of the company you keep.” This is true for both people and technology. Consider blockchain. For many Americans, the immediate word association is “Bitcoin.” In fact, I would venture to guess that quite a few people think that they are one and the same. While this connection might be favorable for Bitcoin, it has become a bit of a boat anchor for blockchain. 

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