The Best Team Collaboration Apps for 2023
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Anwesha Roy · 13 Dec 2022
Poly Lens Review: Smart Device Management for 2022
As you ramp up your spends on collaboration technology, Lens can help unlock maximum ROI from your investments, eventually extending outside of the Poly device family
Anwesha Roy · 8 Sept 2022
Brightlink CPaaS Review: Smart, Simple, and Time-tested
The BrightLink CPaaS platform is a standout offering with truly state-of-the-art technology which is made even more useful given the smart web interface, the prebuilt tools, and the flexible APIs
Anwesha Roy · 2 Aug 2022
How to Use Microsoft Teams Breakout Rooms
Within the past few years, more organizations have been making frequent use of virtual platforms for most of their meetings.
Anwesha Roy · 30 May 2022
Microsoft Teams Round Table: Microsoft Ignite 2021
Why it matters: Microsoft Teams gets Operator Connect and Mesh, boosting PSTN calling and hybrid work. Published on UC Today.
Anwesha Roy · 24 Mar 2021
Microsoft Teams Round Table: Migrating from Skype for Business
Skype for Business retirement is pushing Microsoft Teams migrations. Published on UC Today, experts from CallTower, DWS, Giacom, Soluno, Pexip and Qunifi explai
Anwesha Roy · 26 Feb 2021
Unified Communications & UCaaS Round Table 2021
Unified Communications (UC) and Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) are poised to take off in a big way this year, as buyers look at consolidating…
Anwesha Roy · 24 Feb 2021
5 Tips for Developing Your Microsoft Teams WFH Strategy
Five Microsoft Teams WFH tips show why buyers should plan rollout, training, live events and analytics for remote work.
Anwesha Roy · 1 Feb 2021
Microsoft Teams for WFH in 2021: Expert Round Table Part 2
Why Microsoft Teams keeps leading WFH in 2021: published on UC Today, experts from Tollring, VanillaIP, Gamma and more on Teams, Office 365 and remote working.
Anwesha Roy · 29 Jan 2021
Where is CPaaS Headed in 2021? Expert Round Table
CPaaS opens up a world of possibilities for organisations (particularly contact centres) to interact with customers on a range of platforms like voice…
Anwesha Roy · 29 Jan 2021
Microsoft Teams for WFH in 2021: Expert Round Table Part 1
Why Microsoft Teams became a leading WFH tool for 2021, with insights from Maintel, StarLeaf, Nuvias, Cavell, Giacom and Call2Teams.
Anwesha Roy · 27 Jan 2021
Through the Keyhole of Microsoft Teams Analytics
Given the rise of collaboration analytics in the last few years, it was only a matter of time until Microsoft announced powerful built-in analytics…
Anwesha Roy · 21 Jan 2021
UC Trends 2021 - Collaboration Round Table
Collaboration with colleagues was always central to how we traditionally worked 'in real life', and 2020’s COVID-19 crisis has pushed collaboration to the…
Anwesha Roy · 3 Nov 2020
Mobility, Mobile UC and Fixed Mobile Convergence Round Table
Mobile UC and FMC are now business essentials as hybrid work drives fragmentation; UC Today hears from Unify, BICS, CounterPath and Tango Networks.
Anwesha Roy · 29 Oct 2020
UC Trends 2021 - Service Management Round Table
Of all the industries we have assessed over the last few months, service management has probably had the most multi-faceted impact.
Anwesha Roy · 27 Oct 2020
Spectralink 84 Series Review: A Featurephone Beauty with Brawn
In the guise of a 90s feature phone, Spectralink 84 has packed in VoIP calling on WiFi, web browsing capabilities, synchronization with a Microsoft server, and a more than functional colour LCD display. This makes it a worthy investment for years to come
Anwesha Roy · 26 Oct 2020
Hoot Meetings Review: The Rookie with Oodles of Possibility
If you’re considering a switch from your existing meeting room provider – or want a solution that comes with domestic number sets out of the box – Hoot Meetings definitely deserves a look
Anwesha Roy · 22 Oct 2020
Spectralink Versity Review: A Smart, Chic Spin on that Old Walkie-Talkie
For companies that need a walkie-talkie, a barcode scanner, a powerful camera, and a workplace safety device wrapped in an industrial-grade form factor, Spectralink Versity is the answer
Anwesha Roy · 20 Oct 2020
Konftel CC200 Review: A One-Stop Wonder for Power Users
The Konftel CC200 is meant for the collaboration power user who regularly relies on video for a variety of content/ideas sharing needs
Anwesha Roy · 19 Oct 2020
Bust the “Meetings are a Waste of Time” Myth with Automated Recap
How often have we heard this, and how many times has anything truly changed? Meetings are now longer than ever before, and there are growing concerns…
Anwesha Roy · 12 Oct 2020
More Good News for Microsoft Teams Rooms Power Users
Microsoft Teams Rooms buyers get Coordinated Meetings, remote monitoring and smarter admin centre management with Surface Hub and Rooms Premium. Published on UC
Anwesha Roy · 25 Sept 2020
6 Ways Firstline Workers Can Do Even More with Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams adds firstline features for shift alerts, auto-tagging, off-shift controls, praise badges, RealWear and Walkie Talkie.
Anwesha Roy · 25 Sept 2020
How Does Microsoft Teams’ New Walkie Talkie Update Work?
Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie is now native on Android, helping firstline workers cut crosstalk and IT costs. Published on UC Today.
Anwesha Roy · 25 Sept 2020
3 Ways Microsoft Teams Will Deepen its Foray into Healthcare
Microsoft Teams is deepening healthcare telehealth with an EHR Connector, Epic integration and Nuance DAX. Published on UC Today.
Anwesha Roy · 25 Sept 2020
Users Take the Wheel on Security With 2FA on Zoom
Why it matters: Zoom adds free optional 2FA for small businesses, schools and nonprofits, with SMS, app and SAML support. Published on UC Today.
Anwesha Roy · 25 Sept 2020
7 New Features that Make Microsoft Teams Rooms Pandemic-Ready
Microsoft Teams Rooms gains social distancing alerts, touchless controls, Cortana voice, casting and intelligent speakers for safer meeti
Anwesha Roy · 25 Sept 2020
Poly Calisto 5300 Review
Calisto 5300 is a Bluetooth speakerphone available at a competitive price point of $77.45. Even if you aren’t buying from Amazon, the device is clearly meant for the budget segment, without compromising on its value proposition
Anwesha Roy · 24 Sept 2020
Microsoft Partner Ecosystem Set to Explode with 20+ New Integrations
Why it matters: Microsoft Teams meetings gain 20+ third-party app integrations, including ServiceNow, HireVue and Polly, via new APIs and SDKs. Published on UC
Anwesha Roy · 24 Sept 2020
3 Features to Up Your Microsoft Teams Chat Game
Microsoft Teams gains info panes, 25,000-member teams and pre-built templates, helping buyers scale chat faster.
Anwesha Roy · 24 Sept 2020
An Important Accessibility Feature for Teams: Live Captions with Speaker Attribution
Technology providers must be conscious of accessibility and inclusive UX design when coming out with new features.
Anwesha Roy · 24 Sept 2020
Microsoft Teams Breakout Rooms Finally Here? Get the Scoop
Microsoft Teams breakout rooms and custom layouts could help buyers catch up with Zoom, improving presenter control. Published on UC Today.
Anwesha Roy · 23 Sept 2020
Microsoft Teams Together Mode - (Almost) as Good as Being there in Person
Microsoft Teams Together mode uses ML to scale and centre participants, cutting video fatigue and improving collaboration.
Anwesha Roy · 23 Sept 2020
Say Hello to a Better, Faster, Stronger Calling Experience on Teams
Microsoft is eager to differentiate its Teams offering from a growing crop of virtual collaboration tools and Slack alternatives .
Anwesha Roy · 23 Sept 2020
Find Your Zen Self Using MS Teams’ Wellbeing Updates
Microsoft Teams adds MyAnalytics wellbeing updates as WFH burnout grows, giving managers Headspace insights and work-life balance tools. Published on UC Today.
Anwesha Roy · 23 Sept 2020
Hey Cortana - How Can You Boost My Productivity in 2020?
Microsoft retires the Cortana mobile app but deepens Microsoft 365, Teams and Outlook voice integration. Published on UC Today, see why it matters.
Anwesha Roy · 22 Sept 2020
Microsoft Search is Alive and Kicking: Updates from Ignite 2020
For many of us , the launch of Microsoft Search – the company’s “intelligent search for the modern workplace” offering – might have passed under the…
Anwesha Roy · 22 Sept 2020
Collaborate Using Data with Power BI x Microsoft Teams
Power BI and Microsoft Teams are getting tighter integration, helping workplace buyers share reports, datasets and Excel data in one place. Published on UC Toda
Anwesha Roy · 22 Sept 2020
Microsoft Teams: Policy-Based Recording
Microsoft Teams policy-based recording adds compliance automation for calls and meetings, with Azure bots, admin policies and GitHub samp
Anwesha Roy · 3 Sept 2020
Microsoft Teams: PSTN Phone Numbers are now Masked
Microsoft Teams now masks PSTN phone numbers, improving privacy for dial-in users across PC, Mac, web, mobile and GCC.
Anwesha Roy · 27 Aug 2020
Microsoft Teams for Small Business
Microsoft Teams and Business Voice help SMBs cut telephony and deployment friction with Windows, Office 365 and PSTN integration.
Anwesha Roy · 25 Aug 2020
Microsoft Teams: Security
Why Teams security matters: Microsoft Teams adds 2FA, SSO, encryption, ATP, DLP and compliance controls. Published on UC Today.
Anwesha Roy · 20 Aug 2020
Logitech BRIO Webcam Review: Flexible by Design
The bottom line is this: whether you’re looking to upgrade from a PC webcam, strengthening your home office setup, or you need a powerful camera that works in complex scenarios, BRIO might be the device for you
Anwesha Roy · 13 Aug 2020
Microsoft Teams Build Edition: 10 Updates you Can't Miss
Microsoft Teams Build 2020 adds Visual Studio, Power Platform and Graph updates, plus better admin controls and Bookings.
Anwesha Roy · 11 Aug 2020
Microsoft Teams: Real Time Presence
Why it matters: Microsoft Teams Real Time Presence improves visibility for agile work. Published on UC Today, it updates status, calls and notifications.
Anwesha Roy · 31 Jul 2020
Microsoft Teams: Multi-Window Meetings and Calls
It’s been a hectic year for Microsoft so far. The company’s daily active users (DAUs) soared as more people started to work from home.
Anwesha Roy · 22 Jul 2020
Logitech Sync Review: Manage, Monitor, and Analyse for Free
As Logitech’s collab hardware evolves (with a leg-up from partners like Sony, Crestron, and Shure), Sync comes as a timely addition to its line-up
Anwesha Roy · 22 Jul 2020
6 New Microsoft Teams Tips, Tricks, and Hacks
These Microsoft Teams tips show how Meet Now, captions, pop-out chat and channel email can improve collaboration.
Anwesha Roy · 14 Jul 2020
Microsoft Teams for All Hands Meetings: Here’s How it Works
Microsoft Teams now supports all-hands meetings with Stream, Yammer and eCDN partners. Published on UC Today, see why workplace buyers should care.
Anwesha Roy · 9 Jul 2020
AWS Chatbot Review: An Essential for AWS Users
AWS Chatbot adoption is a no-brainer. It is free, it is comprehensive, it blends into your existing workflow, and it requires little to no effort to get started
Anwesha Roy · 9 Jul 2020
JioMeet Review: Smart Idea Wrapped Inside a Copycat Bottle
With the demand for video conferencing tech on the rise, there is plenty of room for another robust, multi-platform app in the market
Anwesha Roy · 8 Jul 2020
Have You Tried out Microsoft Teams on Windows Virtual Desktop?
Microsoft Teams on Windows Virtual Desktop boosts chat, calls and meetings for enterprise users, with media optimisation via Azure and Citrix. Published on UC T
Anwesha Roy · 7 Jul 2020
Searching for a Google Meet Alternative?
Search engine giant Google is now an undeniable leader in the collab space. Since its first foray into the cloud in 2008, Google has launched a slew of…
Anwesha Roy · 6 Jul 2020
Waiting for Microsoft Teams Breakout Rooms?
Microsoft Teams lacks breakout rooms as Zoom wins on sessions, raising questions over Teams, Outlook and meeting scalability.
Anwesha Roy · 29 Jun 2020
Searching for a Cisco Webex Alternative?
Cisco is a globally recognized player in the unified communications space, effectively with a finger in every pie.
Anwesha Roy · 29 Jun 2020
Searching for a Microsoft Teams Alternative?
Why workplace buyers should compare Microsoft Teams with Zoom, Cisco Webex and Google Meet, as UC Today examines features, security and pricing.
Anwesha Roy · 19 Jun 2020
Microsoft Teams for iOS Review
Microsoft Teams for iOS matters because it brings meetings, screen sharing, CallKit and quiet hours to Apple devices.
Anwesha Roy · 17 Jun 2020
Microsoft Teams APIs: Plenty of Options
Microsoft Teams APIs give buyers automation, Graph Explorer and 250 integrations to connect legacy apps, bots, calling, meetings and workflows. Published on UC
Anwesha Roy · 15 Jun 2020
GoToMeeting Review: A Well-Deserved Industry Leader
Let’s face it: complete or partial WFH is likely to be the industry standard for the foreseeable future. In this scenario, a platform like GoToMeeting could make or break your ability to collaborate
Anwesha Roy · 11 Jun 2020
Searching for a Slack Alternative?
Why workplace buyers should trial Slack alternatives: published on UC Today, compare Workplace from Facebook, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet for collaboration.
Anwesha Roy · 10 Jun 2020
Microsoft Teams for Linux Review: Worth the Wait
Microsoft Teams for Linux brings a full desktop client, background blur and screen sharing to Debian, Ubuntu and Fedora. Published on UC Today.
Anwesha Roy · 9 Jun 2020