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Zeus Kerravala: Mitel Revamps its Channel Partner Program to Align With the Hybrid Cloud Era
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Zeus Kerravala: Mitel Revamps its Channel Partner Program to Align With the Hybrid Cloud Era

What does the shift to value-based scoring mean for Mitel channel partners? Zeus Kerravala explores the revamped program and the hybrid cloud opportunity.

Guest Blogger · 15 Jan 2026
Craig Durr: I Distilled the Microsoft Teams Story from Ignite 2025 into Four Themes So You Don’t Have To
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Craig Durr: I Distilled the Microsoft Teams Story from Ignite 2025 into Four Themes So You Don’t Have To

Microsoft Ignite Teams updates reveal four major themes: AI agents, hybrid collaboration, enterprise security, and evolving hardware.

Guest Blogger · 26 Nov 2025
AI and Collaboration: The New Power Duo Transforming Employee Engagement
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AI and Collaboration: The New Power Duo Transforming Employee Engagement

Discover how AI collaboration tools are transforming employee engagement, productivity, and trust in the digital workplace.

Guest Blogger · 6 Nov 2025
Zeus Kerravala: Mitel’s German Shift Aims for Stability Amid Global Uncertainty
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Zeus Kerravala: Mitel’s German Shift Aims for Stability Amid Global Uncertainty

Mitel will manufacture approximately one million devices annually at their highly automated Bocholt facility in Germany.

Guest Blogger · 21 Oct 2025
Zeus Kerravala: Workvivo Report Shows Huge Communications Gap with Frontline Workers
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Zeus Kerravala: Workvivo Report Shows Huge Communications Gap with Frontline Workers

Zeus Kerravala explores the Workvivo study which sounds the alarm on the comms gap between desk staff and frontline workers.

Guest Blogger · 8 Sept 2025
Zeus Kerravala: Mitel’s $1.15Bn Reset Shrewdly Positions It For the Hybrid Cloud Comeback
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Zeus Kerravala: Mitel’s $1.15Bn Reset Shrewdly Positions It For the Hybrid Cloud Comeback

Mitel’s $1.15bn debt reset boosts hybrid cloud plans as AI, data sovereignty and GDPR drive a shift from public cloud. Published on UC Today.

Guest Blogger · 23 Jun 2025
How AI-Driven UC Tools Will Flip the Remote Work Debate for IT Leaders
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How AI-Driven UC Tools Will Flip the Remote Work Debate for IT Leaders

AI-driven UC tools are closing the remote work visibility gap, giving IT leaders more oversight than office setups. Published on UC Today.

Guest Blogger · 20 Jun 2025
Why “Big Bang” Digital Transformations Are Failing - The Journey to Modern Work
Sponsored · New Era Technology

Why “Big Bang” Digital Transformations Are Failing - The Journey to Modern Work

New Era Technology says big-bang digital transformation fails; buyers should prioritise hybrid work, ESG, AI and smart building tech.

Guest Blogger · 9 Jun 2025
TTx - The White-Label Cloud That’s Crushing Legacy UC
Sponsored · Intermedia

TTx - The White-Label Cloud That’s Crushing Legacy UC

TTx and Intermedia show why white-label UCaaS helps MSPs modernise on-prem migrations, Teams and contact centre AI.

Guest Blogger · 2 Jun 2025
Call Recording: How to Tame Multi-Platform Complexity
Sponsored · CallCabinet

Call Recording: How to Tame Multi-Platform Complexity

CallCabinet unifies call recording across Microsoft Teams, Zoom and telephony, easing GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA compliance.

Guest Blogger · 2 Dec 2024
Future Trends in Video Conferencing: Tough Times for the Specifiers
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Future Trends in Video Conferencing: Tough Times for the Specifiers

Why specifiers face faster video conferencing change, as AI, multi-camera systems, video bars, BYOD, Zoom and Microsoft Teams push cloud updates. Published on U

Guest Blogger · 1 May 2024
AI, CX and Security: CPaaS Predictions for 2024
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AI, CX and Security: CPaaS Predictions for 2024

2023 was a challenging year for businesses around the world. Between widespread economic disruption and huge swings in customer needs and demands, it was…

Guest Blogger · 12 Jan 2024
3 Ways to Stay Secure and Compliant in Microsoft Teams: A CIO’s View
Sponsored · Nuwave

3 Ways to Stay Secure and Compliant in Microsoft Teams: A CIO’s View

Why it matters: employee error drives most cyber incidents in Microsoft Teams. Published on UC Today, a CIO explains training, MFA, Microsoft 365 E5 and Call Ca

Guest Blogger · 21 Aug 2023
What do Financial Leaders Need From Their UC Analytics Tools?
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What do Financial Leaders Need From Their UC Analytics Tools?

UC analytics helps banks and fintechs improve customer service, assess fraud risk, meet compliance and unify Microsoft Teams data.

Guest Blogger · 28 Apr 2023
Managing Teams in Multi-Vendor Environments
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Managing Teams in Multi-Vendor Environments

Interoperability is now critical for hybrid teams as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet meet AVer, Lenovo, Shure and Yamaha in UC Today.

Guest Blogger · 17 Feb 2023
What Service Providers Need to Know When Considering a Cloud Calling and BYOC Combination
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What Service Providers Need to Know When Considering a Cloud Calling and BYOC Combination

Cloud calling, in combination with BYOC, has some appealing potential benefits, which is why it is no surprise it is something being adopted or…

Guest Blogger · 28 Sept 2022
A New Work hub for Improved Engagement
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A New Work hub for Improved Engagement

NextivaONE tackles app overload with one work hub for collaboration, UCaaS, CCaaS, threaded conversations, and screen pop.

Guest Blogger · 8 Sept 2022
Microsoft Teams: A New Painless Route to Connecting All Workers and Modernizing Systems
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Microsoft Teams: A New Painless Route to Connecting All Workers and Modernizing Systems

Most companies rely on several different types of roles and workers to ensure that their services or product reach their customers: retailers have…

Guest Blogger · 2 Sept 2022
Tighten Your Microsoft Teams’ Security with 5 Built-In Compliance Features
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Tighten Your Microsoft Teams’ Security with 5 Built-In Compliance Features

Online collaboration with Microsoft Teams is powerful, especially through the past few years when remote work environments became the norm.

Guest Blogger · 15 Aug 2022
The Benefits and Challenges of CLI
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The Benefits and Challenges of CLI

CLI spoofing and scam calls are forcing Ofcom to tighten UK rules, with Mag-Hub, STIR/SHAKEN and IP telephony interoperability in focus on UC Today.

Guest Blogger · 17 Jun 2022
Are you ready for the next EECC implementation date?
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Are you ready for the next EECC implementation date?

The EECC’s 17 June changes affect UK telecoms contracts, summaries and video relay. Ofcom, BT Wholesale, Sign Language Interactions.

Guest Blogger · 29 Apr 2022
Stop Overspending on Audio Conferencing: Management
Sponsored

Stop Overspending on Audio Conferencing: Management

Cut audio conferencing management costs by choosing integrated cloud tools. Published on UC Today, Nureva Console adds remote control, analytics, APIs and autoc

Guest Blogger · 2 Feb 2022
Stop Overspending on Audio Conferencing: Performance
Sponsored

Stop Overspending on Audio Conferencing: Performance

Why workplace buyers can cut audio conferencing costs with Nureva Microphone Mist, HDL300 and Dual HDL300, while keeping great room audio. Published on UC Today

Guest Blogger · 2 Feb 2022
Stop Overspending on Audio Conferencing: Installation
Sponsored

Stop Overspending on Audio Conferencing: Installation

Nureva Microphone Mist cuts audio conferencing install costs with DIY setup, autocalibration and full-room coverage.

Guest Blogger · 2 Feb 2022
The future of Microsoft Teams in the UCaaS Channel
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The future of Microsoft Teams in the UCaaS Channel

Microsoft Teams, Operator Connect and Direct Routing are reshaping UCaaS and voice channels, with Qunifi on hybrid calling and on-prem PBX decline.

Guest Blogger · 6 Jan 2022
4 Hybrid Collaboration Trends that will Dominate in 2022
Sponsored · Accenture

4 Hybrid Collaboration Trends that will Dominate in 2022

Hybrid work is reshaping meetings and HyFlex learning in 2022, with Nureva, Microsoft Teams and Zoom driving smarter room audio and insights.

Guest Blogger · 5 Jan 2022
How to enable Operator Connect in Microsoft Teams
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How to enable Operator Connect in Microsoft Teams

Operator Connect is Microsoft's latest innovation for directly providing telephony to your organization's users in Teams.

Guest Blogger · 15 Oct 2021
How the UK Plans to Tackle Scam Calls
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How the UK Plans to Tackle Scam Calls

Ofcom’s CLI authentication push could curb UK scam calls and number spoofing, helping buyers weigh STIR/SHAKEN-style trust, NCSC and ICO action. Published on UC

Guest Blogger · 29 Sept 2021
Turbocharging Teams Episode 5 - Keeping Up with What's New
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Turbocharging Teams Episode 5 - Keeping Up with What's New

Stay current as Microsoft Teams changes fast: Dino and Kevin share how IT pros and users can track updates, User Voice and release rings. Published on UC Today.

Guest Blogger · 3 Sept 2021
Driving CX with High-Quality Headsets
Sponsored · UC Today

Driving CX with High-Quality Headsets

How Jabra headsets can improve CX, AX and AHT by giving contact centre agents clearer, safer audio.

Guest Blogger · 20 Aug 2021
Taking Teams Deployments Further with Voice
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Taking Teams Deployments Further with Voice

There are plenty of good reasons for businesses of all sizes to deploy Microsoft Teams, with a common thread being the need to support a collaborative…

Guest Blogger · 16 Aug 2021
Turbocharging Teams Episode 4 - More Analytics
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Turbocharging Teams Episode 4 - More Analytics

See how Office 365 Admin Center, Teams Admin Center and Call Quality Dashboard analytics help admins improve Teams adoption, quality and

Guest Blogger · 11 Aug 2021
M&A: Grow Fast & Exit Creatively
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M&A: Grow Fast & Exit Creatively

If you are bored or frustrated by the slow slog of organically growing your small or medium sized business, then you might like to consider a mergers and…

Guest Blogger · 6 Jul 2021
Tackling Collaboration Obstacles on Video Calls
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Tackling Collaboration Obstacles on Video Calls

Adjusting to working remotely has presented each of us with unique challenges as we’ve adapted to new ways of working.

Guest Blogger · 5 Jul 2021
Turbocharging Teams Episode 3 - Analytics for All
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Turbocharging Teams Episode 3 - Analytics for All

Why it matters: Microsoft Teams analytics can help buyers track usage and adoption across roles. Published on UC Today, Turbocharging Teams Episode 3 covers cha

Guest Blogger · 17 Jun 2021
Turbocharging Teams Episode 2: Marvellous Messaging
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Turbocharging Teams Episode 2: Marvellous Messaging

Turbocharging Teams Episode 2 shows how EnableUC helps Teams conversations, effective messaging and notifications for individuals and gro

Guest Blogger · 1 Jun 2021
Turbocharging Teams Episode 1 - Teams and Channels
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Turbocharging Teams Episode 1 - Teams and Channels

Learn why Microsoft Teams team and channel options, templates, shared channels and permissions matter for engagement and security.

Guest Blogger · 23 Apr 2021
Why the COVID-19 Vaccine Will Usher in the Future of Hybrid Offices
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Why the COVID-19 Vaccine Will Usher in the Future of Hybrid Offices

Hybrid work is here to stay as the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out. Published on UC Today, see why Slack, Zoom, Spotify and Google matter.

Guest Blogger · 22 Mar 2021
What to Expect for Team Transformation in 2021
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What to Expect for Team Transformation in 2021

Off the heels of a rather tumultuous year, it is no surprise that 2021 carries a newfound sense of hope and optimism for businesses leaders and team…

Guest Blogger · 1 Mar 2021
How Intelligence Can Transform Responses to Missed Calls
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How Intelligence Can Transform Responses to Missed Calls

Why missed calls cost sales: Published on UC Today, data and analytics help UK firms improve customer experience, unified communications and call response.

Guest Blogger · 26 Feb 2021
Transforming Hybrid Workspaces to Achieve True Collaboration
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Transforming Hybrid Workspaces to Achieve True Collaboration

If there is one positive to come from the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting global work-from-home experiment, it is the acceleration of digital…

Guest Blogger · 18 Feb 2021
Back to the Future of the Office
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Back to the Future of the Office

This guide shows why hybrid work means redesigning offices into collaboration hubs, with better network, security, collaboration tools an

Guest Blogger · 15 Feb 2021
Is Your UC Infrastructure as Unique as You Are?
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Is Your UC Infrastructure as Unique as You Are?

After the remote-working revolution of 2020, with WFH the “now normal”, UC has proliferated.

Guest Blogger · 11 Feb 2021
Understanding Why Customers Separate from CSPs
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Understanding Why Customers Separate from CSPs

Why customers leave CSPs matters: poor service, pricing and flexibility drive churn. Published on UC Today, with APIs, DIDs and omnichannel.

Guest Blogger · 10 Feb 2021
Digital Transformation 2021: How Companies Can Set Up for Workplace Success
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Digital Transformation 2021: How Companies Can Set Up for Workplace Success

The concept of digital transformation has many components but put simply, it is fundamentally deploying the use of technology to change the way people do…

Guest Blogger · 27 Jan 2021
What's to Come in Unified Communications in 2021?
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What's to Come in Unified Communications in 2021?

WFH, SIP and WebRTC are forcing UC buyers to rethink integration, security and QoS. Published on UC Today, Ingate on 2021 trends.

Guest Blogger · 11 Jan 2021
3 Ways CPaaS Can Build a CX Fit for 2021
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3 Ways CPaaS Can Build a CX Fit for 2021

CPaaS helps contact centres meet the everything customer with APIs, AI virtual agents, cloud IVR and WhatsApp. Published on UC Today.

Guest Blogger · 8 Jan 2021
Poly Uncovers Top Tech Trends for 2021
Sponsored · Poly

Poly Uncovers Top Tech Trends for 2021

Poly says hybrid working, video, audio and UC tools will shape 2021 as prosumer demands rise and business travel fades.

Guest Blogger · 17 Dec 2020
UC Firms Need to Focus on “Back Office” Technology to Survive
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UC Firms Need to Focus on “Back Office” Technology to Survive

The big bang is on. There are thousands of UCaaS, VoIP, Cloud and Managed Service Providers in the U.S.

Guest Blogger · 3 Dec 2020
How MSPs can Benefit from the Intersection of IT and Telecoms
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How MSPs can Benefit from the Intersection of IT and Telecoms

The massive adoption of remote work flexibility has accelerated a trend that was already well underway: IT MSPs are now increasingly offering telecom and…

Guest Blogger · 27 Nov 2020
Ideas to Consider for a Great FMC User Experience
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Ideas to Consider for a Great FMC User Experience

Whether a tech-savvy partner or an end-user business new to the topic, it can be hard to get a clear grasp of exactly what all the FMC options are, and…

Guest Blogger · 9 Nov 2020
SD-WAN: Hunting the Whale
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SD-WAN: Hunting the Whale

For channel partners keen to leverage their value-added application and solution approach, Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) offers an opportunity to engage…

Guest Blogger · 6 Nov 2020
Call Compliance in the Age of COVID
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Call Compliance in the Age of COVID

It’s hard to think of any type of business that doesn’t need to be mindful of regulatory compliance.

Guest Blogger · 5 Nov 2020
The Current Crisis Demands More UC - Can We Trust it?
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The Current Crisis Demands More UC - Can We Trust it?

The office of 2019 does not look like the office of 2020, nor will it look like the office of 2021.

Guest Blogger · 4 Nov 2020
DRaaS - a Better Way to Enable Telephony in Microsoft Teams?
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DRaaS - a Better Way to Enable Telephony in Microsoft Teams?

Why Teams telephony is shifting to DRaaS: SIPPIO and AudioCodes offer cloud-native direct routing, BYOC and managed SBCs. Published on UC Today.

Guest Blogger · 23 Oct 2020
5 Remote Collaboration Techniques to Truly Replicate the Human Touch
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5 Remote Collaboration Techniques to Truly Replicate the Human Touch

Remote collaboration improves when teams use digital workspaces, emojis, virtual team building and in-person meetups.

Guest Blogger · 23 Oct 2020
The Rise of the Citizen Developer and What it Means for Business
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The Rise of the Citizen Developer and What it Means for Business

Every industry and area of business you care to mention is in a state of flux right now.

Guest Blogger · 21 Oct 2020
Comms Tools are Affecting Productivity: Here's How to Use Them Correctly
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Comms Tools are Affecting Productivity: Here's How to Use Them Correctly

Learn how email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Trello and Google Docs can cut distraction, reduce stress and improve productivity.

Guest Blogger · 13 Oct 2020
Top-Down Communications for a Business with Optional Return to In-Person
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Top-Down Communications for a Business with Optional Return to In-Person

Despite repeated warnings from health officials about easing restrictions too soon, many states have proceeded with directives to relax social distancing…

Guest Blogger · 12 Oct 2020
FMC in the Remote Working World
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FMC in the Remote Working World

What FMC benefits have you witnessed in 2020? The events of the last year have really shifted the needle on FMC, and what can be achieved with it.

Guest Blogger · 8 Oct 2020