Hybrid Work
Most Innovative UC Service Management Vendors to Watch in 2022
See why UC service management matters for hybrid work as Microsoft, Cisco, VOSS, Logitech, Poly and Zoom tools boost visibility.
Rebekah Carter · 22 Jul 2022
How Can Businesses Retain Their UC Engineers?
The employment market is at its most competitive, with workers now placing greater emphasis on job satisfaction, work-life balance, well-being and…
Tom Wright · 22 Jul 2022
Why Microsoft Launched Teams Essentials in Response to Changing Buyer Habits
Microsoft’s Teams Essentials meets hybrid work demand with standalone Teams, Microsoft 365 flexibility and MSP upsell potential.
Tom Wright · 22 Jul 2022
Slack Subscription Price Set to Increase
Slack has confirmed that there will be a subscription price increase for the first time since the platform was launched in 2014.
Ryan Smith · 20 Jul 2022
Choosing the Right UC Service Management Vendor in 2022
UC Service Management, or “UCSM”, is becoming an increasingly important consideration for all business leaders.
Rebekah Carter · 19 Jul 2022
Building New Revenue with Microsoft Teams Phone System
The opportunity for partners around Microsoft Teams Phone is undeniable, especially with the market demand for unified communications solutions for the…
Tom Wright · 19 Jul 2022
Voss, Akkadian, and Kurmi on UC Service Management
What are the biggest trends in UC service management? Mike Frayne, CEO, VOSS Solutions : "The major trend for VOSS is hyper-automation.
James Stephen · 19 Jul 2022
ALE Continuously Enhances Rainbow Office
ALE Rainbow Office adds closed captions and 100 new features, boosting RingCentral UCaaS, Microsoft Teams and room collaboration.
James Stephen · 19 Jul 2022
Essential UC Service Management Events for Your Calendar in 2022 and 2023
Why UC service management matters: streamline hybrid work, security and cloud provisioning. Published on UC Today, covering Cavell, UCX, DTX and Enterprise Conn
Rebekah Carter · 18 Jul 2022
Using a UC Platform should NOT be a Career-Limiting-Move
Theta Lake says AI compliance lets firms use Zoom, Slack and Microsoft Teams without UC restrictions, capturing all chats and voice.
David Bradley · 18 Jul 2022
Shure Launches Microflex Advance MXA920 Ceiling Array to Simplify High Quality Audio Enablement
Continuing changes in workplace habits are driving demand for products that can be simply installed into any space and offer easy compatibility with…
George Malim · 18 Jul 2022
Big UC News from Google, Meta, Zoom, Ericsson, and RingCentral
Why it matters: Zoom, Google, Ericsson, RingCentral and Meta are adding workspace, Meet, Teams and Workplace features for hybrid teams. Published on UC Today.
James Stephen · 15 Jul 2022
Google Partners With Miro to Bring Whiteboards to Meet
Google and Miro bring whiteboards to Meet, giving teams side-by-side brainstorming in the Activities panel. Published on UC Today.
Ryan Smith · 15 Jul 2022
Zoom Workspace Reservation Launches this Month
Zoom Workspace Reservation launches this month, helping hybrid teams manage hotdesking, hoteling, Zoom Rooms and office bookings. Published on UC Today.
James Stephen · 14 Jul 2022
DECT - Dealing with the Disconnected
DECT still matters for hybrid work, plugging connectivity gaps with Spectralink, Microsoft Teams integration and new innovations, on UC Today.
Rob Scott · 13 Jul 2022
RingCentral Announces Updates for Rooms Designed to Improve Hybrid Working
RingCentral updates Rooms with filmstrip view, captions, end-to-end encryption and Avocor Touch support for hybrid meetings.
Ryan Smith · 13 Jul 2022
The Best Ice Breakers for Zoom Meetings: Win Hybrid Work in 2022
Reduce Zoom fatigue in hybrid work with these icebreakers for Zoom meetings, from bingo and Pictionary to breakout rooms and virtual backgrounds.
UC Today Team · 12 Jul 2022
Owl Labs Launches Meeting Owl 3
Meeting Owl 3 upgrades hybrid meetings with 360-degree video, mic and speaker, plus Expansion Mic and OIS software. Published on UC Today.
Ryan Smith · 12 Jul 2022
Most Popular UC Service Management Reviews 2022
Hybrid work makes UC service management vital. Published on UC Today, this review roundup covers Logitech Sync, Poly Lens, IR Prognosis, VOSS and Modality Syste
Rebekah Carter · 12 Jul 2022
Operator Connect: Where Are We Now?
Operator Connect is gaining enterprise traction as Microsoft rolls out Accelerator, with DSTNY Automate, Ribbon and Call2Teams speeding carrier onboarding. Publ
Tom Wright · 12 Jul 2022
GoTo Creates SMB Value Through Unified Portfolio
GoTo ’s recent rebranding has created a ‘cohesive story’ for small and medium businesses looking for collaboration and remote support, according to…
Tom Wright · 12 Jul 2022
How to Report Inappropriate Messages In Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams users can report inappropriate messages as compliance matters. Published on UC Today, see how Purview and communication compliance work.
Rebekah Carter · 11 Jul 2022
How VT’s UC Hybrid Combination Products Might Persuade Elon Musk to Let Tesla Employees Work Remotely
VT’s Hybrid Combination Products could ease Tesla remote-work concerns with speakerphone, 1080p webcam and noise-cancelling headset.
David Bradley · 11 Jul 2022
UC Service Management Best Practices: Reaching the ‘Holy Grail’ of UC Interoperability
Why UC interoperability matters: Akkadian Provisioning Manager automates Cisco Collaboration, Webex and Microsoft Teams with ServiceNow, Active Directory, REST
Tom Wright · 7 Jul 2022
Top 6 Free Collaboration Platforms for 2022
In today's remote and hybrid world, collaborating effectively is more critical than ever.
UC Today Team · 7 Jul 2022
The State of Unified Communications in Hospitality 2022
It’s difficult to overestimate the value of unified communications in today’s evolving landscape.
Rebekah Carter · 5 Jul 2022
How Secure Is Microsoft Teams?
Today, Microsoft Teams is more than just a tool for productivity and collaboration in the modern workforce.
Rebekah Carter · 4 Jul 2022
How Kurmi Manages Complex Collaboration Environments for Financial Firms
Financial firms need one pane of glass for Cisco, Microsoft Teams and Avaya. Published on UC Today, Kurmi automates UC and contact centre management.
Tom Wright · 4 Jul 2022
How Cataleya Provide the Foundations for Growth
Communication is a crucial part of modern business, even more so when that enterprise is only at the beginning of their journey.
Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne · 4 Jul 2022
Big UC News from Anywhere365, HP, Avaya, Empowering.Cloud, and twine
From an acquisition and a speed networking app to a new Microsoft Teams training resource, here are extracts from popular stories this week.
James Stephen · 1 Jul 2022
Konftel, Poly, and Jabra on Endpoints for Hybrid Working
Hybrid work is driving demand for Konftel, Poly and Jabra endpoints that improve meeting equity, security and USB audio-video performance. Published on UC Today
James Stephen · 30 Jun 2022
92% See Positive Benefits from Remote Working - Expert Market
Expert Market says 92% of CEOs see remote work benefits, with Slack, Zoom, Skype and Google Meet driving hybrid communication.
James Stephen · 30 Jun 2022
8x8 Contact Centre for Microsoft Teams Review
Microsoft Teams has rapidly become the central hub for productivity in the age of hybrid work.
Rebekah Carter · 30 Jun 2022
Anywhere365 Direct Routing Contact Centre for Microsoft Teams Review
Microsoft Teams has proven itself as perhaps the ultimate hub for intelligent, collaborative conversations in the age of hybrid work.
Rebekah Carter · 29 Jun 2022
The Most Popular Endpoint Reviews for 2022
Endpoint choices shape hybrid work. Published on UC Today, reviews of Avaya, Poly, Jabra, Konftel, Logitech and Microsoft gear for Teams and UCaaS.
Rebekah Carter · 29 Jun 2022
Trust Yealink for all Your Meeting Room Requirements
Yealink MeetingBar A20/A30, MeetingBoard and MVC960 help buyers match small to extra-large meeting rooms with Microsoft and Zoom collabor
Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne · 28 Jun 2022
Twine Releases Speed Networking App for Zoom
Twine’s speed networking app for Zoom helps hosts match employees in timed talks, using breakout rooms, tags and automation. Published on UC Today.
James Stephen · 28 Jun 2022
HP Pushes On With Poly Acquisition
HP advances its Poly takeover, aiming to grow hybrid work solutions, peripherals and cost synergies as supply chain issues hit both brands. Published on UC Toda
Tom Wright · 28 Jun 2022
How GoTo is Helping SMBs with GoTo Connect
GoTo’s rebrand and GoTo Connect show how SMBs can combine collaboration with remote support. Published on UC Today.
Tom Wright · 28 Jun 2022
Yeastar's P-Series PBX: A Perfect fit with Digital Transformation
Why Yeastar’s P-Series PBX matters for digital transformation: web, mobile and desktop UC, Microsoft Teams, Zoho, Salesforce and HubSpot integrations. Published
Linoy Doron · 22 Jun 2022
What Is Cross-team Collaboration?
Collaboration is an essential practice that helps companies achieve their goals, take advantage of collective knowledge and cognitive diversity, and…
UC Today Team · 21 Jun 2022
How Yealink AI Features can Improve Participant Wellbeing in Hybrid Meetings
Yealink AI cuts Zoom fatigue in hybrid meetings with Speaker Tracking, Presenter Tracking and Acoustic Shield for Zoom and Microsoft Teams Rooms. Published on U
Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne · 21 Jun 2022
Big UC News from Microsoft, Cisco, Bluescape, and Yamaha
Why it matters: Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex and Yamaha are adding games, hybrid work and certified audio. Published on UC Today.
James Stephen · 20 Jun 2022
Breaking UCaaS Silos
CallTower’s merger with OneStream helps IT break UCaaS silos across Microsoft, Cisco, Zoom, Webex, Teams and telephony.
Gabriel Avner · 17 Jun 2022
Top 5 Use Cases for UC in the Non-Profit Sector in 2022
Discover why UCaaS, cloud, HD video meetings, SMS and AI tools help non-profits cut costs, boost donors and resilience.
Rebekah Carter · 17 Jun 2022
What Is a Hybrid Work Schedule?
Hybrid work schedules are changing office demand and remote flexibility. Published on UC Today, it covers hotdesking, desk booking and attendance management.
UC Today Team · 16 Jun 2022
The Best Video Conferencing Solutions in 2022
Why buyers should care: UC Today’s 2022 video conferencing roundup compares Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Google Meet, GoToMeeting and more.
UC Today Team · 16 Jun 2022
Introducing the Bluescape for Webex App
Bluescape for Webex adds whiteboarding and content sharing to Webex meetings, helping hybrid teams collaborate better.
James Stephen · 15 Jun 2022
Reimagining the Digital Workplace Experience
Hybrid work is reshaping the office, and UC Today looks at how Microsoft, Cisco and CallTower can help enterprises plan for new workplace tech.
Rob Scott · 15 Jun 2022
Webex Releases New Hybrid Working Solutions
New hybrid working solutions have been released by Cisco Webex which include Webex Meetings for Apple CarPlay and Webex Calling updates.
James Stephen · 15 Jun 2022
Poly Research Reveals 12 Key Hybrid Working Dichotomies
Poly and Worktech Academy reveal 12 hybrid working challenges, with Microsoft Work Trends Index and UC tools shaping strategy.
George Malim · 14 Jun 2022
Top 5 Reasons to Buy Personalised Endpoints in 2022
Personalised endpoints can lift adoption, productivity and wellbeing in hybrid work. Headsets, webcams and IP desk phones matter.
Rebekah Carter · 14 Jun 2022
GoTo Simplifies Proposition to Reduce Hybrid Working Headaches
Watch and subscribe on YouTube. UC Today's David Dungay hosts Joseph Walsh, Director, GoTo .
David Dungay · 13 Jun 2022
ComputerTalk Cloud Contact Centre For Microsoft Teams Review
As the age of hybrid and remote work continues to transform the communication landscape, countless companies have turned to Microsoft Teams as their…
Rebekah Carter · 13 Jun 2022
Big UC News from Google, Microsoft, Zoom, and Sinch
Why buyers should care: Google, Microsoft, Zoom and Sinch are reshaping UC with Teams Operator Connect, Duo/Meet, Direct Guest Join and Workplace.
James Stephen · 10 Jun 2022
How to Use Zoom’s New Digital Whiteboard
Why it matters: Zoom Whiteboard adds persistent async collaboration across Zoom Meetings, Zoom Rooms, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Quest VR. Published on UC
UC Today News · 10 Jun 2022
The Most Innovative Endpoint Vendors to Watch in 2022
Hybrid work makes endpoint choice a business priority. Published on UC Today, compare Microsoft, Cisco, Logitech, Poly, Jabra, AudioCodes, Avaya and Bose.
Rebekah Carter · 10 Jun 2022
Sinch Approved for Operator Connect
Sinch has been approved for Microsoft's Operator Connect (OC) programme, allowing customers to utilise its voice services in Microsoft Teams.
James Stephen · 9 Jun 2022
How Hybrid Contact Centres can Solve their Security Challenges
Hybrid contact centres need stronger CCaaS security. Published on UC Today, NEC UNIVERGE BLUE ENGAGE cuts passwords, adds 2FA and secure file sharing.
George Malim · 9 Jun 2022
Video Conferencing: What’s New and Next in the World of Hybrid Working
The work-from-anywhere technology powering the new hybrid work model is nothing if not agile.
Simon Wright · 9 Jun 2022