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What Channel Partners Need to Know Before Gammaverse ’26
Sponsored · Gamma

What Channel Partners Need to Know Before Gammaverse ’26

Ahead of Gammaverse 2026, Christopher Carey talks to Will Morey, Managing Director of Gamma Business Channel, about why legacy thinking is a bigger risk to partners than legacy revenue, where AI and CX offer near-term value, and what real vendor support looks like.

Christopher Carey · 25 Sept 2026
Why Cloud Voice Migration Is About More Than Choosing a Platform
Sponsored · Tata Communications

Why Cloud Voice Migration Is About More Than Choosing a Platform

Moving business voice to the cloud is not simply a platform decision. In this UC Today interview, Christopher Carey speaks with Vivek Kar, Head of Employee Interaction Suite at Tata Communications, about the practical realities enterprises face when modernising communications.

Christopher Carey · 15 Sept 2026
Contact Center AI: How to Find the Right Starting Point
Sponsored · New Era Technology

Contact Center AI: How to Find the Right Starting Point

Why contact centres should start AI with agent support first, then scale automation. Published on UC Today with New Era Technology and Chris Scimone.

Kristian McCann · 16 Jul 2026
Big UC Update: Gamma's Managing Director Will Morey on AI, the Channel and Why Simplicity Wins
Sponsored · Gamma

Big UC Update: Gamma's Managing Director Will Morey on AI, the Channel and Why Simplicity Wins

Will Morey on Gamma’s channel-first AI, data sovereignty, PSTN switch-off and UC for SMEs.

Christopher Carey · 15 Jul 2026
Inside Neat CEO Javed Khan’s Vision for the AI-Powered Meeting Room
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Inside Neat CEO Javed Khan’s Vision for the AI-Powered Meeting Room

Javed Khan, CEO of Neat, joins UC Today to discuss AI at the edge, intelligent meeting rooms, enterprise collaboration, and Neat’s next phase of growth

Marcus Law · 1 Jul 2026
InfoComm 2026: Microsoft, Q-SYS, and the AI Meeting Room Reckoning
Interviewrising

InfoComm 2026: Microsoft, Q-SYS, and the AI Meeting Room Reckoning

Q-SYS and Microsoft discuss AI-ready meeting rooms, Teams Rooms, Copilot, Facilitator, and the future of intelligent workplace AV at InfoComm 2026

Marcus Law · 24 Jun 2026
InfoComm 2026: Why St. Thomas Chose Panasonic for Its New Arena
Interview

InfoComm 2026: Why St. Thomas Chose Panasonic for Its New Arena

St. Thomas chose Panasonic Projector & Display Americas for a new arena, showing why pro AV supports sport, campus events and 24/7 use.

Marcus Law · 24 Jun 2026
InfoComm 2026: Utah State University’s Zoom Rooms Strategy for Higher Education
Interview

InfoComm 2026: Utah State University’s Zoom Rooms Strategy for Higher Education

Utah State University shows why Zoom Rooms, Canvas LTI and AI Companion matter for scalable higher education AV.

Marcus Law · 24 Jun 2026
Inside InfoComm 2026’s Smart Workplace Experience
Interview

Inside InfoComm 2026’s Smart Workplace Experience

Keith Yandell of FORTÉ joins UC Today at InfoComm 2026 to discuss AVIXA’s Smart Workplace Experience, AI, hybrid work, and meeting room innovation

Marcus Law · 24 Jun 2026
InfoComm 2026: Microsoft's Keynote, AI, and the Rise of UC
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InfoComm 2026: Microsoft's Keynote, AI, and the Rise of UC

InfoComm 2026 shows Microsoft Teams, Copilot, Logitech, Zoom and Webex driving UC, AI and interoperability in meeting rooms.

Marcus Law · 19 Jun 2026
InfoComm 2026: Mariana Atencio on Trust, AI, and Hybrid Work
Interviewrising

InfoComm 2026: Mariana Atencio on Trust, AI, and Hybrid Work

Mariana Atencio says trust now underpins hybrid work, AI, ProAV and collaboration tech, from AVIXA to secure meeting rooms.

Marcus Law · 19 Jun 2026
Cisco and Zoom on Why Certified Hardware Changes Everything for the Agentic Workplace
Interview

Cisco and Zoom on Why Certified Hardware Changes Everything for the Agentic Workplace

Cisco's Espen Løberg and Zoom's Jeff Smith discuss the Cisco Devices for Zoom Rooms launch and what it means for enterprise customers at InfoComm 2026

Marcus Law · 18 Jun 2026
Infocomm 2026: Logitech on AI-Enabled Meeting Rooms and Interoperability
Interviewrising

Infocomm 2026: Logitech on AI-Enabled Meeting Rooms and Interoperability

AI-enabled meeting rooms are becoming a practical priority for buyers. Published on UC Today, Logitech highlights interoperability across Microsoft Teams, Zoom,

Marcus Law · 18 Jun 2026
InfoComm 2026: The UC Trends You’ll Be Chasing Next Year
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InfoComm 2026: The UC Trends You’ll Be Chasing Next Year

AVIXA’s Jenn Heinold previews InfoComm 2026, covering AI, smart workplace hubs, UC interoperability, Microsoft, Cisco, and the future of work.

Marcus Law · 11 Jun 2026
Frontline-First Communications: Connecting the Workforce Where It Matters Most
Sponsored · Mitel

Frontline-First Communications: Connecting the Workforce Where It Matters Most

Frontline-first voice communications now matter for safer, faster work. Published on UC Today, Mitel CTO Luiz Domingos covers AI, hybrid and edge.

Christopher Carey · 28 May 2026
NiCE Interview: Why Enterprises Must Move Beyond AI Transcription in UC
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NiCE Interview: Why Enterprises Must Move Beyond AI Transcription in UC

Carmit DiAndrea, Director of Value Realization Services at NiCE, explains the next phase of UC AI: supervisor copilots and outcome KPIs

Marcus Law · 7 May 2026
Big UC Update 2026: VOSS
Sponsored · Voss

Big UC Update 2026: VOSS

Host Kieran Devlin (UC Today) sits down with Mike Frayne, CEO at Voss, for the 2026 Big UC Update.

Kieran Devlin · 6 May 2026
Unseen Exits: Tracking Data Leakage in the Age of UC Collaboration
Interview

Unseen Exits: Tracking Data Leakage in the Age of UC Collaboration

Kristian McCann sits down with Bob Pruett, Senior Solutions Architect at Myriad360, to tackle one of the most underappreciated security risks.

Kristian McCann · 6 May 2026
Why Operating Models - not Tech - Are Blocking Digital Transformation
Interview

Why Operating Models - not Tech - Are Blocking Digital Transformation

Host Kieran Devlin speaks with Volker Pfirsching, Partner and Head of Innovation Management (Europe) at Arthur D. Little.

Kieran Devlin · 29 Apr 2026
The Blueprint for the AI-Powered Office With Crestron
Sponsored · Crestron

The Blueprint for the AI-Powered Office With Crestron

Join UC Today’s Kieran Devlin as he sits down with Brad Hintze, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing , and Joel Mulpeter, Senior Director of…

Kieran Devlin · 22 Apr 2026
Intermedia CEO Mike Gold on its 26North Acquisition, What's Next, and More
Interview

Intermedia CEO Mike Gold on its 26North Acquisition, What's Next, and More

Join UC Today's Kieran Devlin as he sits down with Mike Gold, CEO of Intermedia, to unpack the massive news of Intermedia's recent acquisition.

Kieran Devlin · 8 Apr 2026
Is Enterprise Connect Going Through an Identity Crisis?
Interview

Is Enterprise Connect Going Through an Identity Crisis?

Enterprise Connect 2026 signals major UC change, from RingCentral AIR Pro to NEAT edge AI and shifting event ROI.

Kieran Devlin · 7 Apr 2026
Zoom Just Fixed the Post-Meeting Black Hole — and Knowledge Workers Will Never Work the Same Way Again
News

Zoom Just Fixed the Post-Meeting Black Hole — and Knowledge Workers Will Never Work the Same Way Again

Zoom CPO Jeff Smith at EC 2026 on My Notes, AI Companion 3.0 and how Zoom Workplace is replacing traditional office apps with an AI-native, Notion-esque alternative.

Rob Scott · 13 Mar 2026
Farewell to the Microsoft Teams Show: Reflecting on Innovation, AI, and the Future of Collaboration
Roundtable

Farewell to the Microsoft Teams Show: Reflecting on Innovation, AI, and the Future of Collaboration

Join our host Kristian McCann and CEO of UC Today Rob Scott as they wrap up the final episode of the Microsoft Teams Show.

Kristian McCann · 13 Mar 2026
Enterprise Connect Reflections 2026: What Tech Leaders Need to Take Away
Interview

Enterprise Connect Reflections 2026: What Tech Leaders Need to Take Away

We asked 10 of the industry's top UC voices the questions everyone's thinking at EC 2026. AI ROI, trust, voice, and what comes next. Watch now.

Rob Scott · 13 Mar 2026
What Does the Rise of Digital Sovereignty Mean for UC Tech Dominance?
Roundtable

What Does the Rise of Digital Sovereignty Mean for UC Tech Dominance?

Digital sovereignty could reshape UC tech as France backs state platforms, challenging Microsoft, Zoom, Zoho, the Cloud Act and EU AI rul

Kieran Devlin · 11 Mar 2026
BIG UC Update: CallTower's William Rubio on Global Growth, Partner-Led Growth and the Next Phase of AI in UC
Sponsored · CallTower

BIG UC Update: CallTower's William Rubio on Global Growth, Partner-Led Growth and the Next Phase of AI in UC

CallTower’s William Rubio explains why Microsoft, Cisco, Zoom, Genesys, Five9, WhatsApp for Teams, Dual eSIM and practical AI matter for

Kieran Devlin · 9 Mar 2026
Enterprise Connect 2026 Is Almost Here — Here’s What You Need to Know Before Vegas
Interview

Enterprise Connect 2026 Is Almost Here — Here’s What You Need to Know Before Vegas

Heading to Enterprise Connect 2026? Here’s what to prioritise — AI execution, CX balance, hybrid work and the sessions that matter most.

Rob Scott · 2 Mar 2026
France Ditches Teams, Calls Get Meets Interoperability, Duanex CEO talks Ditching Slack for Teams
Roundtable

France Ditches Teams, Calls Get Meets Interoperability, Duanex CEO talks Ditching Slack for Teams

In this Microsoft Teams show, UC Today explores security enhancements, market momentum, and France's move towards a sovereign UC platform.

Kristian McCann · 11 Feb 2026
Why 2026 CX Leaders Must Build “One Consistent Conversation” Across Every Channel
Interview

Why 2026 CX Leaders Must Build “One Consistent Conversation” Across Every Channel

Cisco’s Vinod Muthukrishnan explains why AI-first CX requires rebuilding workflows, not bolting on tools, and why trust is a core CX feature.

Kieran Devlin · 4 Feb 2026
The Big UC Show: The AI Hype Cycle in 2026, Zoom's AI Gold Star, and Checking in on Industry Events
Roundtable

The Big UC Show: The AI Hype Cycle in 2026, Zoom's AI Gold Star, and Checking in on Industry Events

Kieran Devlin and a panel of UC experts unpack the AI value gap, trust, and what 2026 means for collaboration, Zoom, and industry events.

Kieran Devlin · 29 Jan 2026
Redundancy Without Waste: The Smarter UCaaS and POTS-Dependent Devices Backup Strategy
Sponsored · Tango Networks

Redundancy Without Waste: The Smarter UCaaS and POTS-Dependent Devices Backup Strategy

Learn how Tango Networks’ Mobile Network as a Service can replace dual UC platforms and POTS lines for cheaper continuity.

Kristian McCann · 28 Jan 2026
Inside the Digital Workplace Automation Fabric: How Enterprises Are Transforming UC & Collaboration
Sponsored · Voss

Inside the Digital Workplace Automation Fabric: How Enterprises Are Transforming UC & Collaboration

VOSS says digital workplace automation fabric can cut UC onboarding from days to under an hour, with ServiceNow, BT, Telefonica and Lloyd

Kieran Devlin · 13 Jan 2026
Teams Phone at 26M Users, Default Security Launched Across Tiers, Haleon’s Andrew Liptrot Talks MTR
Interview

Teams Phone at 26M Users, Default Security Launched Across Tiers, Haleon’s Andrew Liptrot Talks MTR

Microsoft Teams experts break down the 2026 roadmap, including Copilot evolution, Teams Phone growth, security updates, and strategy.

Kristian McCann · 7 Jan 2026
UC Today's 12 Trends of Christmas: Expert Predictions for 2026
Roundtable

UC Today's 12 Trends of Christmas: Expert Predictions for 2026

Discover the top 12 UC and Collaboration trends for 2026 from industry experts. AI agents, cybersecurity, and more shape the future of UC.

Kieran Devlin · 12 Dec 2025
UC Reality Check 2026: Navigating AI, Hybrid Work, and the Human Element
Sponsored · Nuwave

UC Reality Check 2026: Navigating AI, Hybrid Work, and the Human Element

The unified communications landscape is evolving faster than ever. Are you ready for 2026? With AI in nearly every platform and hybrid work established, it’s crucial to cut through the noise and drive value.

Rob Scott · 8 Dec 2025
Fathom.ai CEO on Building the “Meeting OS” for the AI Era
Interviewrising

Fathom.ai CEO on Building the “Meeting OS” for the AI Era

Discover how Fathom.ai turns meetings into organizational intelligence. CEO Richard White shares insights on AI, automation, and redefining the CRM.

Rob Scott · 5 Dec 2025
Tackling Collaboration Burnout in the Era of UC Complexity
Sponsored · Tata Communications

Tackling Collaboration Burnout in the Era of UC Complexity

Are your teams feeling drained by endless virtual meetings and app-switching chaos?

Christopher Carey · 13 Nov 2025
From Legacy PBX to AI Voice: Dstny’s Call2Teams Journey
Sponsored · Dstny

From Legacy PBX to AI Voice: Dstny’s Call2Teams Journey

Explore Dstny - UC Today solutions for seamless communication and connectivity in the workplace with advanced telephony integration.

Christopher Carey · 20 Oct 2025
Hybrid UC: Mitel’s Strategy for Evolution, Not Revolution in the AI Era
Sponsored · Mitel

Hybrid UC: Mitel’s Strategy for Evolution, Not Revolution in the AI Era

In this conversation, Mark Duff from Mitel shares practical strategies for transforming legacy systems into smarter, hybrid platforms that drive…

Christopher Carey · 15 Oct 2025
Why CX is the Next Big Differentiator for MSPs With Akixi
Sponsored · Akixi

Why CX is the Next Big Differentiator for MSPs With Akixi

Discover how CX strategies for MSPs and system integrators drive growth, build trust, and prevent commoditisation in a hyperscaler-led market.

Kieran Devlin · 14 Oct 2025
Gamma UCX: Simplifying UC Number Porting with Self-Serve Innovation
Sponsored · Gamma

Gamma UCX: Simplifying UC Number Porting with Self-Serve Innovation

Gamma UCX simplifies number porting with self-serve control for Microsoft Teams, Webex and Zoom across Europe.

Kieran Devlin · 7 Oct 2025
Partnering for CX Success: How LDI Uses Intermedia’s Contact Center + AI to Win
Sponsored · Intermedia

Partnering for CX Success: How LDI Uses Intermedia’s Contact Center + AI to Win

LDI shows how Intermedia Contact Center and AI help partners improve CX, boost sales and build revenue. Published on UC Today.

Kieran Devlin · 7 Oct 2025
Webex Compliance Hub: Cisco and Theta Lake Tackle Enterprise Risk at Scale
News

Webex Compliance Hub: Cisco and Theta Lake Tackle Enterprise Risk at Scale

At WebexOne 2025, Cisco and Theta Lake unveiled the Webex Compliance Hub—a powerful governance platform designed to manage risk across voice, video, chat, SMS, and AI assistants. Anthony J. Cresci, CCO at Theta Lake, shares how compliance unlocks AI adoption, why agent-to-agent communications matter, and what enterprise leaders should prepare for next.

Rob Scott · 2 Oct 2025
Inside Cisco’s AI Canvas: Amit Barave on the Future of Webex
Sponsored · Cisco

Inside Cisco’s AI Canvas: Amit Barave on the Future of Webex

At WebexOne 2025 in San Diego, UC Today interviews Amit Barave, VP of Product Management, Webex by Cisco, on the future of AI in the Webex Suite. Discover how AI Assistant, AI Canvas, Tasks, Scheduler, and Workflow Automation embody Cisco’s vision of Connected Intelligence—delivering practical business value, IT simplicity, and human-centric innovation.

Rob Scott · 2 Oct 2025
WebexOne Rocks Interoperability! Craig Durr Shares His Take on Cisco’s Open Strategy
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WebexOne Rocks Interoperability! Craig Durr Shares His Take on Cisco’s Open Strategy

Interview with Craig, Chief Analyst at The Collab Collective, from WebexOne 2025. Cisco Webex, RoomOS 26, agentic AI, Microsoft Copilot, Zoom, Google.

Rob Scott · 1 Oct 2025
“You Can’t Secure What You Can’t See” – Zeus Kerravala at WebexOne 2025
Interview

“You Can’t Secure What You Can’t See” – Zeus Kerravala at WebexOne 2025

Why WebexOne 2025 matters: Zeus Kerravala says Cisco Webex’s unified UC, voice, networking and Splunk stack boosts observability and security.

Rob Scott · 1 Oct 2025
WebexOne 2025: Connected Intelligence Takes Center Stage
Sponsored · Cisco

WebexOne 2025: Connected Intelligence Takes Center Stage

UC Today interviews Cisco’s Aruna Ravichandran at WebexOne 2025 in San Diego, exploring the Connected Intelligence theme, agentic AI innovations, key announcements, and highlights including celebrity speaker Ryan Reynolds.

Rob Scott · 30 Sept 2025
Why Channel Partners are Choosing AudioCodes to Win in a Multi-UCaaS World
Sponsored · AudioCodes

Why Channel Partners are Choosing AudioCodes to Win in a Multi-UCaaS World

See why channel partners choose AudioCodes Live Platform for multi-UCaaS, voice connectivity, interoperability and AI services.

Kieran Devlin · 30 Sept 2025
Mastering your Migration Ahead of the PSTN Switch Off
Sponsored · Algo

Mastering your Migration Ahead of the PSTN Switch Off

This PSTN switch off guide shows why migration is a digital transformation, covering AI, IP solutions, security, alarms and access contro

Kristian McCann · 15 Sept 2025
How to Overcome AI Disillusionment and Copilot Adoption Challenges
Sponsored · New Era Technology

How to Overcome AI Disillusionment and Copilot Adoption Challenges

Learn how to overcome AI disillusionment and Copilot adoption challenges with New Era Technology's lessons and practical advice.

Kristian McCann · 15 Sept 2025
Latest News: Zoom, Microsoft & Cisco's AI Booms, MIT's Worrying AI Report, & Autumn Events Preview
News

Latest News: Zoom, Microsoft & Cisco's AI Booms, MIT's Worrying AI Report, & Autumn Events Preview

AI is reshaping UC buying decisions as Microsoft, Zoom and Cisco post strong results, MIT questions GenAI pilots, and RingCentral renews NICE. UC Today.

Kieran Devlin · 9 Sept 2025
How Call2Teams is Revolutionizing Microsoft Teams Voice Integration
Sponsored · Microsoft

How Call2Teams is Revolutionizing Microsoft Teams Voice Integration

See how Call2Teams revolutionizes Microsoft Teams voice integration with zero-touch onboarding, UC flexibility, and white-label delivery.

Christopher Carey · 3 Sept 2025
Cisco's Formula for Mastering Modern Meeting Rooms
Sponsored · Cisco

Cisco's Formula for Mastering Modern Meeting Rooms

Discover how Cisco modern meeting room solutions use AI and Webex to power smarter, inclusive hybrid meetings for the workplace of 2025.

Kieran Devlin · 29 Aug 2025
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Eventson the calendar · full calendar on this beat →
virtual20–21 Oct 2026

Zoomtopia 2026

Onlinewe’ll be there

Zoom's annual flagship. Expect the agentic story to move from companion features to workflow ownership; we'll be reading the pricing small print so you don't have to.

hybrid17–20 Nov 2026

Microsoft Ignite 2026

San Francisco + onlinewe’ll be there

Where the Copilot and Teams roadmaps get their annual rewrite. Half our beats move in one keynote; we'll separate shipping from slideware.

in person30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026

AWS re:Invent 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

AWS's annual Las Vegas conference sets the cloud and AI infrastructure agenda; platform, database, and developer announcements drive enterprise roadmaps into 2027.