In this episode of The Latest Big UC News, hosts David Dungay & Rob Scott welcome some of the industry’s top analysts to talk about the latest news in the UC space.
The panellists discuss a variety of hot topics in the UCaaS space, including:
The Latest News on Microsoft Security Copilot, NEC Exiting On-Prem & Intermedia's Cloud Story
Microsoft Security Copilot, NEC’s on-prem exit and Intermedia’s cloud push reshape UCaaS, Published on UC Today for workplace buyers.
- NEC's decision to exit the on-prem market
- Intermedia raises $350 to double down on its cloud proposition
- Microsoft launches Security Copilot
Our panel features the following UC experts:
- Craig Durr, Senior Analyst, Futurum Group
- Jon Arnold, Principal Analyst, J Arnold & Associates
- Evan Kirstel, Social Media Strategist, BCStrategies
- Blair Pleasant, President of COMMFusion
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