The Best Microphones for Video Conferencing: 9 Great Options to Consider
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Ryan Smith · 8 Oct 2024
An Overview of Conversation Analytics and How it is Critical for Business Growth
Watch on YouTube UC Today's Ryan Smith hosts Craig du Plessis, Vice President of Analytics, CallCabinet .
Ryan Smith · 14 Mar 2023
Spearhead Business Communication with Push-To-Talk on Your Smartphone
Watch on YouTube UC Today's Ryan Smith hosts David Liu, Founder and CEO, Deltapath .
Ryan Smith · 10 Mar 2023
Donut for Zoom Helps Break the Ice During Video Calls
Donut for Zoom adds icebreaker prompts in Zoom Marketplace, helping hybrid teams build trust and collaboration during video calls. Published on UC Today.
Ryan Smith · 23 Feb 2023
UC Round Table: Improving Video Engagement With AI
AI is improving video engagement in UC and collaboration, with Vbrick, RingCentral, Mitel and Vonage on captions, translation and noise reduction.
Ryan Smith · 22 Feb 2023
Dstny Carrier Automate Launches Webex Calling Solution
Dstny Carrier Automate adds Webex Calling, helping operators speed PSTN and BYOC delivery for buyers of Teams, Zoom and Ribbon-powered UC. Published on UC Today
Ryan Smith · 22 Feb 2023
Organisations Need to Leverage Collaboration Tools for Hybrid Work - RingCentral
Hybrid working should be a joy and not a challenge, according to Steve Rafferty, VP International, RingCentral .
Ryan Smith · 22 Feb 2023
Snom's D7XX Series Receives Zoom Phone Certification
Why it matters: Snom’s D7XX Series is now Zoom Phone certified, giving hybrid and in-office buyers more flexible VoIP desk phone options. Published on UC Today.
Ryan Smith · 22 Feb 2023
Microsoft Plots Teams Overhaul to Boost Performance - Reports
Microsoft Teams 2.0 could cut memory use 50% and improve chat and meetings. Published on UC Today, see why the Edge Webview2 move matters.
Ryan Smith · 20 Feb 2023
Google Introduces 360-Degree Video Backgrounds
Google Meet gets 360-degree video backgrounds on iOS and Android, while Chat adds editable widgets for Workspace users.
Ryan Smith · 20 Feb 2023
Big UC News from Avaya, RingCentral, Cisco, Microsoft, and Twilio
From bankruptcy announcements to the retirement of enterprise social networking services, here are some extracts from popular news stories this week.
Ryan Smith · 17 Feb 2023
Google Increases the Price of Workspace for Some Users
Google Workspace prices rise for flexible Business editions, but annual plans lock in lower rates. Published on UC Today, see impact on Workspace, Meet and Micr
Ryan Smith · 17 Feb 2023
Dubber and Virgin Media O2 Bring Mobile Recording Services to SMBs
Virgin Media O2 Business expands Dubber mobile recording for SMBs, adding AI transcription, sentiment analysis and support for Teams, Webex and Zoom. Published
Ryan Smith · 17 Feb 2023
RingCentral is 'Executing Well in the Current Environment' to Drive Growth - CEO
RingCentral grew revenue 25% to $1.99bn and expanded Avaya and AWS deals, strengthening UCaaS and CCaaS cloud migration. Published on UC Today.
Ryan Smith · 16 Feb 2023
Cisco's Collaboration Sales Drop by 10%
Cisco’s Webex collaboration revenue fell 10%, driven by meetings and devices, as Teams on Cisco devices and hybrid work updates matter to buyers. Published on U
Ryan Smith · 16 Feb 2023
Top 5 Use Cases for UC in Financial Services in 2023
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Ryan Smith · 15 Feb 2023
Twilio to Lay Off 17% of Workforce
Twilio is cutting 17% of staff and splitting into Communications and Data & Applications, signalling a profit push that UC buyers should watch. Published on UC
Ryan Smith · 15 Feb 2023
AudioCodes CEO Attributes Yearly Growth to Microsoft-Related Business
Audiocodes ' primary growth engine was Microsoft during fiscal year 2022, according to the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Shabtai…
Ryan Smith · 14 Feb 2023
Microsoft Adds More Viva Engage Features as Yammer Retirement Picks Up Pace
Microsoft adds Viva Engage features for Teams and Microsoft 365 as Yammer retires, boosting leadership, AMA events and analytics.
Ryan Smith · 14 Feb 2023
'The Scope of UCaaS Keeps Expanding' - Zoho
The scope of UCaaS keeps expanding and changing every year, according to Rakeeb Rafeeque, Product Marketing Manager at Zoho .
Ryan Smith · 13 Feb 2023
Algo Makes it Possible for UCaaS Platforms to Issue Emergency Notifications
Algo IP endpoints bring emergency notifications to UCaaS, with IP speakers, strobe lights and third-party integration for emergency alerting. Published on UC To
Ryan Smith · 13 Feb 2023
Big UC News from Microsoft, Zoom, Google, Zoho, and Jabra
From the launching of a new unified communication platform to integrating AI technology into search engines, here are some extracts from popular news…
Ryan Smith · 10 Feb 2023
Teams Free Users Warned Ahead of April Shutdown
Microsoft Teams Free classic ends after 12 April, risking chats and files unless users move to Teams Essentials or Teams Premium.
Ryan Smith · 10 Feb 2023
Zoho Enters UC Space with New Collaboration Platform
Zoho Workplace adds UC, Trident, Cliq, Meeting, Voice and Webinar as buyers get a lower-cost collaboration platform with AI and security. Published on UC Today.
Ryan Smith · 9 Feb 2023
Cisco Live 2023 Amsterdam Roundup
Cisco Live Amsterdam shows Webex, Microsoft Teams interoperability, Full-Stack Observability, industrial IoT and sustainability plans.
Ryan Smith · 8 Feb 2023
Microsoft Integrates ChatGPT Technology into Bing
Microsoft has revolutionised its Bing search engine and Edge browser by launching an AI-powered experience with ChatGPT features.
Ryan Smith · 8 Feb 2023
Active Speaker View is Coming to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams adds active speaker view to improve meeting equity for remote users, with web, desktop and Teams Premium.
Ryan Smith · 7 Feb 2023
Jabra Reveals Room Kit with Teams Rooms Integration
Jabra’s PanaCast 50 Video Bar System adds Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android for hybrid meeting rooms, with Lenovo and Zoom.
Ryan Smith · 7 Feb 2023
GoTo Provides Customer Engagement With New Solution
GoTo has launched its GoTo Customer Engagement solution to bring GoTo Connect and its customer communication tools into a shared inbox.
Ryan Smith · 6 Feb 2023
Big UC News from Microsoft, 8x8, Cisco, RingCentral, and Talkdesk
Why buyers should care: Microsoft Teams Premium, 8x8 XCaaS, Cisco Webex interoperability, RingCentral hybrid work and Talkdesk all moved on UC Today.
Ryan Smith · 3 Feb 2023
Microsoft Releases Teams Premium with Features Powered by OpenAI
Microsoft Teams Premium is now generally available, bringing OpenAI GPT-3.5 meeting intelligence, webinars, virtual appointments and protection. Published on UC
Ryan Smith · 3 Feb 2023
'Opportunities on Stand-Alone UCaaS Products Are Increasingly Rare' - 8x8 Interim CEO
8x8 says stand-alone UCaaS is fading, pushing buyers toward XCaaS and CCaaS. Published on UC Today, the shift matters for cloud UC and contact centres.
Ryan Smith · 2 Feb 2023
Microsoft Teams Round-Up: January 2023
Microsoft Teams January updates add Meta Workplace Live, custom webinars, Teams Rooms, Whiteboard, Poly CCX350 and mobile security.
Ryan Smith · 1 Feb 2023
Cisco Shows Off Webex Interoperability for Microsoft Teams
Cisco’s Microsoft Teams interoperability could simplify hybrid meetings for buyers. Published on UC Today, it adds RoomOS devices, Webex support, Table Micropho
Ryan Smith · 1 Feb 2023
What is Next for Voiceflex in 2023?
Voiceflex plans growth, Portal V3, API-first customer portals and AI automation for UCaaS, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.
Ryan Smith · 31 Jan 2023
RingCentral Hits Back at CBI Boss Over Hybrid Working
Why it matters: RingCentral says hybrid work lifts productivity and wellbeing, as it hits back at CBI boss Tony Danker on office returns. Published on UC Today,
Ryan Smith · 31 Jan 2023
Etiquette for the Hybrid Working Environment: The Dos and Don’ts
Why hybrid meeting etiquette matters: Poly and Debrett’s guide covers video calls, mute habits, body language, virtual backgrounds and UCaaS. Published on UC To
Ryan Smith · 31 Jan 2023
Voiceflex Expects Automation to Play a Key Role in the UCaaS Market in 2023
Voiceflex says automation and AI will drive UCaaS in 2023, linking WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and IP voice ahead of PSTN switch-off.
Ryan Smith · 31 Jan 2023
Appspace Prepares to Launch Microsoft Teams Integration
Appspace’s Microsoft Teams integration could cut costs and boost productivity. Published on UC Today, it adds employee app tools, room booking and broadcasts.
Ryan Smith · 30 Jan 2023
How Soprano Helps Enterprises in the Pursuit of Secure Text Messaging
Ensuring that communication platforms are secure from cyber threats is something that all businesses need to consider in the modern age.
Ryan Smith · 30 Jan 2023
Zoom is Upgrading the Virtual Events Experience With its New Solution
Zoom Sessions expands virtual events with Zoom Meetings, Zoom Webinars, branding, analytics and ticketing. Published on UC Today.
Ryan Smith · 30 Jan 2023
Big UC News from Microsoft, Google, RingCentral, and Logitech
Microsoft Teams hits 280 million users, OpenAI gets a multi-billion dollar boost, and Logitech sales fall as buyers track cloud, AI and video collaboration. Pub
Ryan Smith · 27 Jan 2023
Logitech Reports Sales Down by 22% in Q3
Why it matters: Logitech sales fell 22% to $1.27bn as enterprise demand, video collaboration and webcams weakened. Published on UC Today.
Ryan Smith · 26 Jan 2023
OneBill Offers a Channel-Friendly Billing Solution for UcaaS Providers
Why UCaaS providers need channel-friendly billing: OneBill MLCM unifies multi-level channel management, real-time commissions, white-label billing and settlemen
Ryan Smith · 25 Jan 2023
#BIGUCUPDATE with Vbrick - UC Summit 2023
Vbrick’s 2023 roadmap and UC trends show what’s next for unified communications buyers at UC Summit 2023.
Ryan Smith · 25 Jan 2023
#BIGUCUPDATE with Plivo - UC Summit 2023
Plivo shares 2023 plans, UC trends and automation insights at UC Summit 2023 for workplace comms buyers.
Ryan Smith · 25 Jan 2023
Mitel Enters Exclusive Negotiations to Acquire Atos Unify
Mitel has entered exclusive negotiations with Atos to acquire Unify, the unified communications and collaboration (UCC) and communication and…
Ryan Smith · 25 Jan 2023
#BIGUCUPDATE with Theta Lake - UC Summit 2023
Why it matters: Theta Lake’s 2023 roadmap aims to boost productivity and compliance in unified communications. Published on UC Today from UC Summit 2023.
Ryan Smith · 25 Jan 2023
UK Workers Prefer Hybrid Working - RingCentral Research
Hybrid working is boosting UK productivity as RingCentral finds 51% feel more productive at home. Published on UC Today, it covers burnout, quiet quitting and c
Ryan Smith · 25 Jan 2023
#BIGUCUPDATE with Pure IP - UC Summit 2023
Pure IP’s 2023 roadmap targets hybrid UC trends, giving buyers insight into what’s changing. Published on UC Today from UC Summit 2023.
Ryan Smith · 24 Jan 2023
New Year, New Fraud - Soprano Helps You Stay Secure
Prevent fraud in 2023 with Soprano security solutions. UC Today’s Ryan Smith and Jane White explain the challenges and key features buyers should know.
Ryan Smith · 24 Jan 2023
Microsoft Extends Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in ChatGPT Creator OpenAI
Microsoft has officially revealed that it is extending its long-term partnership with OpenAI through a multi-billion dollar investment to accelerate AI…
Ryan Smith · 23 Jan 2023
#BIGUCUPDATE with Cataleya - UC Summit 2023
Cataleya’s 2023 roadmap promises user-friendly UC updates that improve efficiency for customers and buyers watching vendor changes.
Ryan Smith · 21 Jan 2023
#BIGUCUPDATE with Soprano - UC Summit 2023
Soprano shares its 2023 roadmap at UC Summit, covering digital communications trends and what customers can expect.
Ryan Smith · 21 Jan 2023
#BIGUCUPDATE with Resonate - UC Summit 2023
See Resonate’s 2023 roadmap and emerging UC trends, and what customers can expect. Published on UC Today from UC Summit.
Ryan Smith · 21 Jan 2023
#BIGUCUPDATE with RingCentral - UC Summit 2023
See what's new in RingCentral's 2023 roadmap, AI for unified communications and cost-effective tools. Published on UC Today from UC Summit 2023.
Ryan Smith · 21 Jan 2023
#BIGUCUPDATE with ULAP - UC Summit 2023
See what ULAP’s 2023 roadmap means for UC buyers, with emerging unified communications trends and customer updates from UC Summit 2023 on UC Today.
Ryan Smith · 21 Jan 2023
Managing UC Platforms for Maximum ROI - UC Summit 2023
Manage UC platforms for stronger ROI: VOSS CoO Jamie Litherland shares 2023 roadmap, UC trends and customer plans on UC Today.
Ryan Smith · 21 Jan 2023
Big UC News from Microsoft, Gamma, Google, GoTo, and Avaya
Microsoft cuts 10,000 jobs and Gamma, Google, GoTo and Avaya push hybrid collaboration, Teams, Meet and Miro. Published on UC Today.
Ryan Smith · 20 Jan 2023
GoTo Teams Up With Miro to Bring Whiteboards to its Flagship Products
GoTo has partnered with Miro to bring a new integration to its range of flagship products.
Ryan Smith · 19 Jan 2023