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How to Prove XR Delivers Productivity Gains Instead of Just Engagement Metrics
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How to Prove XR Delivers Productivity Gains Instead of Just Engagement Metrics

Learn how operations leaders prove immersive tech ROI using real productivity, performance, and workflow metrics.

Alex Cole · 16 Jun 2026
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Workday Lands New Canadian Public Sector Customers Amid Country's AI Push
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Workday Lands New Canadian Public Sector Customers Amid Country's AI Push

Workday has added five new public sector customers in Canada as municipalities and healthcare providers accelerate their AI and digital transformation efforts

Kristian McCann · 10 Jun 2026
Your Workforce Forecasting Model Is Broken – And It’s Costing You Talent Before You Even Hire
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Your Workforce Forecasting Model Is Broken – And It’s Costing You Talent Before You Even Hire

Workforce forecasting fails when headcount plans stay static. Learn dynamic demand planning to prevent hiring whiplash and talent loss.

Alex Cole · 1 Jun 2026
Zoom Reports $1.24bn Q1 Revenue as AI Companion Users Surge 184%
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Zoom Reports $1.24bn Q1 Revenue as AI Companion Users Surge 184%

Zoom reports $1.24bn Q1 FY2027 revenue, up 5.5% YoY. AI Companion paid users jump 184% as enterprise and Contact Center growth accelerates.

Marcus Law · 26 May 2026
Microsoft 365 Prices Rise on 1 July: What IT Teams Need to Do Before the Deadline
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Microsoft 365 Prices Rise on 1 July: What IT Teams Need to Do Before the Deadline

Microsoft 365 prices rise on 1 July 2026. Here's what's changing, who gets hit hardest, and what IT teams should do before the deadline.

Marcus Law · 19 May 2026
Arsenal’s Deel Deal Signals Global Payroll Becoming Core Workforce Infrastructure
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Arsenal’s Deel Deal Signals Global Payroll Becoming Core Workforce Infrastructure

Arsenal names Deel sleeve partner, signalling how global payroll and HR platforms are becoming enterprise-grade HCM infrastructure.

Alex Cole · 14 May 2026
Beyond the Video Call: Managing the Total Meeting Room Environment
Sponsored · Crestron

Beyond the Video Call: Managing the Total Meeting Room Environment

Crestron says meeting equity depends on room control, with 80 Series touchscreens unifying AV, lighting, shades and climate.

Kieran Devlin · 6 May 2026
Unseen Exits: Tracking Data Leakage in the Age of UC Collaboration
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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
Will Digital Twins Transform Workplaces or Remain Niche?
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Will Digital Twins Transform Workplaces or Remain Niche?

Explore enterprise digital twin use cases, ROI, and the tech stack behind XR operational simulation and immersive asset management.

Alex Cole · 5 May 2026
AI Risk Mitigation Due Diligence: The IT and CX Leader Checklist
Sponsored · CallTower

AI Risk Mitigation Due Diligence: The IT and CX Leader Checklist

The business tech space is currently awash with breathless promises around AI's possibilities.

Kieran Devlin · 5 May 2026
Apple Eyes 10 New Product Categories as John Ternus Prepares to Become CEO
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Apple Eyes 10 New Product Categories as John Ternus Prepares to Become CEO

Apple's incoming CEO John Ternus is targeting 10 new product categories. Here's what that means for your enterprise device strategy.

Sophie Wilson · 28 Apr 2026
Signals That Your Employee Trust Is Shot—And What Leaders Can Do About It
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Signals That Your Employee Trust Is Shot—And What Leaders Can Do About It

Employee trust is at record lows, and spotting the subtle signs of its erosion is critical for leaders seeking to maintain engagement, productivity, and organizational resilience

Kristian McCann · 24 Apr 2026
The Cloud Advantage: Scaling Compliance for the AI Era
Sponsored · Arctera

The Cloud Advantage: Scaling Compliance for the AI Era

The race for AI has moved beyond software development into heavy infrastructure.

Kieran Devlin · 16 Apr 2026
Are You Underusing Workforce Data That Could Drive Strategy?
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Are You Underusing Workforce Data That Could Drive Strategy?

Discover how HR analytics software helps enterprises turn data into strategy, improve forecasting and support better HCM platform decisions.

Alex Cole · 15 Apr 2026
From Floor Plan to 3D View: Why Visualizing Your AV Space Saves You from Costly Mistakes
Sponsored · New Era Technology

From Floor Plan to 3D View: Why Visualizing Your AV Space Saves You from Costly Mistakes

New Era Technology’s 3D AV planning helps buyers spot sight lines, acoustics and glare issues before costly redesigns.

Kristian McCann · 14 Apr 2026
Is Poor Workforce Planning Costing You More Than You Think?
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Is Poor Workforce Planning Costing You More Than You Think?

Discover how strategic workforce planning helps HR leaders reduce hidden labour costs, improve forecasting and support long-term growth.

Alex Cole · 8 Apr 2026
From Vendor Specs to 3D Spaces: Why Room Visualization Revolutionizes Procurement
Sponsored · New Era Technology

From Vendor Specs to 3D Spaces: Why Room Visualization Revolutionizes Procurement

New Era Technology 3D room visualisation helps buyers compare Jabra, Huddly, Poly, Cisco and Logitech AV fit before purchase.

Kristian McCann · 8 Apr 2026
How Oracle’s 30,000 Layoffs Could Impact Enterprise Productivity Software
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How Oracle’s 30,000 Layoffs Could Impact Enterprise Productivity Software

Oracle's 30,000 layoffs are funding a massive AI gamble at the expense of enterprise support. Here is how the job cuts impact your productivity software.

Marcus Law · 1 Apr 2026
HCM | Building Company Cultures That Adapt and Survive Change
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HCM | Building Company Cultures That Adapt and Survive Change

Kristian McCann brings together a panel of culture and HCM leaders to explore how to build a lasting company culture.

Kristian McCann · 1 Apr 2026
What Do Project Management Tools Do? Benefits & Enterprise Use Cases Explained
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What Do Project Management Tools Do? Benefits & Enterprise Use Cases Explained

Learn how project and task management tools improve visibility, reduce costs, and drive ROI with workflow automation and AI.

Thomas Walker · 31 Mar 2026
A Human Capital Management RFP That Actually Leads to Successful Adoption
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A Human Capital Management RFP That Actually Leads to Successful Adoption

Why HCM adoption fails: Published on UC Today, this RFP guide covers HRIS integration, onboarding, skills, AI governance, Workday and Oracle.

Alex Cole · 10 Mar 2026
Mitel Aims to Empower Frontline Worker Communications With New Verticals Portfolio
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Mitel Aims to Empower Frontline Worker Communications With New Verticals Portfolio

Mitel has expanded its vertical portfolio with AI-enabled communications solutions designed for healthcare and industrial safety.

Kieran Devlin · 5 Mar 2026
Cloud Voice Isn’t Enough: How The PSTN Switch-Off Exposes Comms Hygiene Gaps
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Cloud Voice Isn’t Enough: How The PSTN Switch-Off Exposes Comms Hygiene Gaps

Strong communications hygiene — networks, governance, and day-two discipline — is now critical to avoid disruption.

Christopher Carey · 19 Feb 2026
Why Microsoft Teams Direct Routing Interest is Down 83%: The Great Simplification
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Why Microsoft Teams Direct Routing Interest is Down 83%: The Great Simplification

Research into Microsoft Teams Direct Routing has dropped 83%. We analyze why the market is feasibly abandoning control for convenience.

Kieran Devlin · 19 Feb 2026
Enterprise XR Trends 2026: From Pilot to Infrastructure
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Enterprise XR Trends 2026: From Pilot to Infrastructure

XR trends 2026: How extended reality is transforming enterprise training, spatial collaboration, and frontline performance at scale.

Alex Cole · 18 Feb 2026
The Budget Conversation HR Must Win: Proving HCM ROI
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The Budget Conversation HR Must Win: Proving HCM ROI

Not sure how to pitch HCM software to your CFO? Here's the complete guide to HCM ROI to help you make your business case.

Rebekah Carter · 17 Feb 2026
The Anatomy of a Perfect Migration With Gamma Edge Migrate: A Blueprint for the Channel
Sponsored · Gamma

The Anatomy of a Perfect Migration With Gamma Edge Migrate: A Blueprint for the Channel

Gamma Edge Migrate helps channel partners cut PSTN switch-off risk with audit, porting, aftercare and Openreach support.

Kieran Devlin · 17 Feb 2026
What The Top Industry Reports Say About Attracting Hybrid Workers Back Into The Office
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What The Top Industry Reports Say About Attracting Hybrid Workers Back Into The Office

Five enterprise reports reveal how smart rooms and workplace tech drives hybrid workers' return to the office

Sophie Wilson · 14 Feb 2026
Why AV Systems Are Key for Meeting Equity - and How They Actually Work
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Why AV Systems Are Key for Meeting Equity - and How They Actually Work

Meeting equity is now an enterprise AV priority. Discover which AV systems matter most and how buyers measure ROI.

Sophie Wilson · 14 Feb 2026
The Last-Mile Trap: The Devices Risking Your PSTN Switch-Off Readiness
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The Last-Mile Trap: The Devices Risking Your PSTN Switch-Off Readiness

Enterprises are migrating their PBX systems successfully, but failing on the forgotten endpoints that are left unaccounted or budgeted for.

Kristian McCann · 12 Feb 2026
Ground Zero: Without Zero Trust UC, Your Collaboration Stack Is Exposed
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Ground Zero: Without Zero Trust UC, Your Collaboration Stack Is Exposed

Want to protect your UC and collaboration environments from security risks? Start with zero-trust UC principles.

Rebekah Carter · 11 Feb 2026
Workday to Cut Around 2% of Jobs in Workforce Reorganization
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Workday to Cut Around 2% of Jobs in Workforce Reorganization

Workday will cut 400 jobs (2% of its workforce) to realign resources with strategic priorities while planning new hires in key growth areas and facing $135 million in restructuring charges

Kristian McCann · 5 Feb 2026
Automate at Your Own Risk: Why Real-Time Compliance Can Fail
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Automate at Your Own Risk: Why Real-Time Compliance Can Fail

Vendors promise real-time UC&C compliance, but fragmented US and EU regulations expose why automation alone creates dangerous blind spots.

Christopher Carey · 27 Jan 2026
Workday Bets Big on Canadian Tech Talent with CAD $1bn Investment
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Workday Bets Big on Canadian Tech Talent with CAD $1bn Investment

Workday is ramping up its Canadian presence with a CAD $1 billion investment to tap into the country’s fast-growing tech talent pool.

Kristian McCann · 27 Jan 2026
Why Projects Collapse Without the Right HCM Team Blueprint
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Why Projects Collapse Without the Right HCM Team Blueprint

Your HCM team should be made up of more than just a few HR staff. Here's how to create a cross-functional team that improves EX.

Rebekah Carter · 25 Jan 2026
Microsoft’s Azure Shift Could Raise Costs and Security Challenges for Database Monitoring
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Microsoft’s Azure Shift Could Raise Costs and Security Challenges for Database Monitoring

Microsoft’s decision to retire key on‑premises monitoring tools by 2027 is pushing enterprises toward Azure-based services, driving up costs and reshaping how they manage security and compliance.

Kristian McCann · 20 Jan 2026
How Gamma's PhoneLine+ Solves Channel Partners' PSTN Problem For Micro-Businesses
Sponsored · Gamma

How Gamma's PhoneLine+ Solves Channel Partners' PSTN Problem For Micro-Businesses

Gamma’s PhoneLine+ helps channel partners solve the PSTN switch-off for micro-businesses with VoIP, IVR, SMS, WhatsApp and eSIM.

Kieran Devlin · 19 Jan 2026
VR vs AR vs MR: Which XR Technology Is Right for Your Business?
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VR vs AR vs MR: Which XR Technology Is Right for Your Business?

Enterprise XR strategy should start with business problems, not technology. Learn when VR, AR, or MR delivers the most value.

Alex Cole · 18 Jan 2026
UC Identity Risks are Poisoning Communications: Deepfakes, Impersonation, and UC-Based Fraud
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UC Identity Risks are Poisoning Communications: Deepfakes, Impersonation, and UC-Based Fraud

With machine colleagues and human staff now sharing digital workspaces, it's time to rethink how you approach UC identity risks.

Rebekah Carter · 18 Jan 2026
The Best Immersive Collaboration Vendors Transforming Hybrid Work in 2026
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The Best Immersive Collaboration Vendors Transforming Hybrid Work in 2026

Looking for immersive collaboration vendors to transform your workplace? Here are the top companies worth considering in 2026.

Rebekah Carter · 17 Jan 2026
Sennheiser Powers Next-Gen Wireless Audio at Notre-Dame Restoration
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Sennheiser Powers Next-Gen Wireless Audio at Notre-Dame Restoration

Sennheiser installs next-generation wireless audio at Notre-Dame de Paris, providing full coverage for microphones and transmitters.

Christopher Carey · 15 Jan 2026
Scaling Your Operations? Your PA System Might Be Holding You Back
Sponsored · Algo

Scaling Your Operations? Your PA System Might Be Holding You Back

Why legacy PA systems fail as warehouses scale, and how Algo IP horn speakers, Teams, Zoom Phone and Power Automate help cut risk. Published on UC Today.

Kristian McCann · 13 Jan 2026
Apple's Vision Pro is Struggling with Consumers: Could NBA Games Prove Its Enterprise Value?
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Apple's Vision Pro is Struggling with Consumers: Could NBA Games Prove Its Enterprise Value?

Vision Pro flopped with consumers, but NBA broadcasts might prove enterprise value. Can the workplace save Apple's struggling headset?

Christopher Carey · 7 Jan 2026
AR Smart Glasses Case Studies: How AR Enhances Field Work
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AR Smart Glasses Case Studies: How AR Enhances Field Work

Still not convinced that AR smart glasses are right for your business? Read this case studies to find out all the benefits in action.

Rebekah Carter · 3 Jan 2026
10 Essential XR and Immersive Tech Events for 2026
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10 Essential XR and Immersive Tech Events for 2026

The 10 must‑attend XR and spatial computing events in 2026. Dates, locations, and why they matter for IT leaders and product teams.

Christopher Carey · 24 Dec 2025
Extended Reality Explained: How XR Delivers Business Value
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Extended Reality Explained: How XR Delivers Business Value

Extended reality in business: learn XR use cases, VR vs AR vs MR, ROI KPIs, and how to implement enterprise XR at scale in 2026.

Alex Cole · 23 Dec 2025
CES 2026: 10 Collaboration Technologies Reshaping Enterprise Workplaces
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CES 2026: 10 Collaboration Technologies Reshaping Enterprise Workplaces

Discover 10 collaboration technologies at CES 2026 reshaping enterprise workplaces: AI orchestration, collaborative robots, digital twins, and more. Essential guide for IT and HR leaders.

Rob Scott · 23 Dec 2025
Zoom, NDI Partner to Elevate Hybrid Meetings and Events With Elite Connectivity
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Zoom, NDI Partner to Elevate Hybrid Meetings and Events With Elite Connectivity

The Zoom NDI integration signals a shift from proprietary hardware to AV-over-IP, elevating hybrid meeting quality.

Kieran Devlin · 22 Dec 2025
Microsoft to Spend $7.5B on Canadian AI Expansion, Bringing Total Investment to $19B
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Microsoft to Spend $7.5B on Canadian AI Expansion, Bringing Total Investment to $19B

Microsoft’s latest funding push strengthens Canada’s AI capabilities and underscores the company’s commitment to national data sovereignty.

Kristian McCann · 16 Dec 2025
Scaling Hybrid Work Without the Headaches: Inside Crestron’s AI-Ready Room Strategy
Sponsored · Crestron

Scaling Hybrid Work Without the Headaches: Inside Crestron’s AI-Ready Room Strategy

Crestron’s AI-ready Room Designer, Automate VX and XiO Cloud help IT teams scale hybrid work with consistent AV deployment.

Kieran Devlin · 2 Dec 2025
Shoei’s New Smart Helmet Shows How AR Could Transform Workplaces
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Shoei’s New Smart Helmet Shows How AR Could Transform Workplaces

Shoei’s new GT-Air 3 Smart AR helmet shows how HUD tech could support logistics, manufacturing and frontline workers.

Christopher Carey · 1 Dec 2025
AI Meets Immersive Learning: How Lenovo and VR Vision Are Transforming Workforce Training
Sponsored · Lenovo

AI Meets Immersive Learning: How Lenovo and VR Vision Are Transforming Workforce Training

Lenovo and VR Vision are using AI-powered VR to personalize enterprise training, turning immersive learning into a data-driven advantage.

Christopher Carey · 13 Nov 2025