Hybrid Work
Aircall to Use Latest Funding to Build UK Channel
Why it matters: Aircall is using its $120m Series D to build a UK channel, open a London office and add AI to its cloud voice platform. Published on UC Today, i
Marian McHugh · 23 Jun 2021
RingCentral Launches Wave of Hybrid Meeting Updates
RingCentral has revealed a number of enhancements to its RingCentral Rooms offering.
Tom Wright · 23 Jun 2021
Go Hybrid or Go Broke: The Future of Hybrid Work
For a while now, companies have been discussing the future of work, and what it might look like in the post-pandemic environment.
Rob Scott · 22 Jun 2021
Experience Crestron:
Why hybrid work needs better control: Published on UC Today, Crestron Experience showcases Crestron Flex, XiO Cloud, Crestron Home and Microsoft Teams.
Maya Middlemiss · 22 Jun 2021
Fuze Hosts Five Days of Exclusive Content at On-Demand Flex Summit 2021
Last week, Fuze held its Flex Summit 2021, a five-day virtual event explor ing the future of flexible work.
George Malim · 21 Jun 2021
Poly on a Mission to Enable Meeting Equality
Poly and Microsoft push meeting equality with Teams-certified Studio P15, Studio E70 and Poly Lens for hybrid work.
George Malim · 18 Jun 2021
Avaya Introduces New Features for Cloud Office
Avaya Cloud Office adds RingCentral video, visual voicemail and migration tools, plus EU packages and data residency for hybrid work. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 16 Jun 2021
The Workplace of 2027: The Future, Today
McKinsey says COVID-19 sped digital transformation by seven years, driving hybrid work, AI, video and VR collaboration.
Rob Scott · 16 Jun 2021
Cisco and Thrive Champion Wellbeing
Innovators in the world of wellbeing, Thrive Global, are now working with leading technology providers, Cisco, on new strategies to overcome burnout and…
Rebekah Carter · 15 Jun 2021
What’s New in BlueJeans? Updates for June 2021
BlueJeans Meetings adds waiting room, breakout sessions, binge meetings and Jabra integration to ease hybrid work and video fatigue. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 14 Jun 2021
Big UC News You May Have Missed
Why it matters: Cisco’s Webex Suite, Microsoft Teams Operator Connect and Direct Routing, and Apple’s office return show where UC Today buyers must adapt.
Marian McHugh · 11 Jun 2021
Cisco and AT&T set 1m UCMC Target
Cisco and AT&T have revealed plans to offer one million users the former’s Unified Communications Manager – Cloud (UCMC) platform.
Tom Wright · 9 Jun 2021
Cisco Launches New Webex Suite
Cisco’s new Webex Suite could cut hybrid work costs by up to 40%, combining meetings, calling, messaging, events and Slido polling. Published on UC Today.
Tom Wright · 8 Jun 2021
Barco Introduces New ClickShare Products
Barco adds ClickShare Present C-5 and C-10, helping IT buyers turn conference rooms into hybrid meeting spaces for Microsoft Teams, Webex and Zoom. Published on
Rebekah Carter · 8 Jun 2021
Slack Revenue Rockets
Slack saw sales shoot up 36 percent in its fiscal Q1, as the collaboration firm edges closer to its acquisition by Salesforce.
Tom Wright · 7 Jun 2021
‘Something is missing’ – Apple recalls employees to offices
Apple recalls staff to offices as Tim Cook backs in-person collaboration over video conferencing, signalling new workplace tech priorities for buyers. Published
Tom Wright · 4 Jun 2021
ScreenBeam Unveils ScreenBeam Conferencing
Global innovator in wireless solutions for collaboration and displays, ScreenBeam, recently announced a new solution for modern teams.
Rebekah Carter · 4 Jun 2021
Achieving Top-Quality Audio in Hybrid Work
Hybrid work is reshaping meeting rooms, making top-quality audio vital. UC Today covers Nureva and how businesses can improve office space sound.
Tom Wright · 4 Jun 2021
Zoom’s Explosive Growth Continues
Zoom sales jumped 191% to $956.2m as Zoom Rooms, Zoom Phone and hybrid work tools gain traction. Published on UC Today.
Tom Wright · 2 Jun 2021
PGi Reveals New Audio Brand for Virtual Meetings
Leading virtual events and meetings brand, PGi, recently announced the launch of the new PGiConnect solution, designed to deliver best-in-class solutions…
Rebekah Carter · 2 Jun 2021
Microsoft Teams Round Table: Room Kits and Devices
Microsoft Teams certified room kits from Ribbon, Crestron, Jabra and Yealink are key to hybrid work, remote management and scalability.
Marian McHugh · 2 Jun 2021
Clearly Time for Video
Hybrid office re-equipping gets easier as EPOS launches Expand Vision 3, a 4K video conferencing bar with AI framing for Microsoft Teams Rooms.
Maya Middlemiss · 28 May 2021
LogMeIn Embraces 'Remote First' Company Culture
Why LogMeIn’s remote-first shift matters: William Wagner is backing hybrid work, manager training and collaboration budgets to keep distributed employees engage
Rebekah Carter · 27 May 2021
8x8 Introduces Industry-First Phone Solution in China
Leading provider of scalable business communications, 8x8, recently announced the arrival of the integrated CCaaS and UCaaS product for the Chinese…
Rebekah Carter · 27 May 2021
BlueJeans Appoints New Boss
Why it matters: BlueJeans by Verizon names Eric Spadafora GM and VP to drive hybrid work, video conferencing, 5G, telehealth and Microsoft Teams interoperabilit
Rebekah Carter · 26 May 2021
Work from Home Tech Round Table
Hybrid working is reshaping home tech investment. Published on UC Today, Poly, EPOS, Yealink and Avaya back pro-grade webcams, headsets and cloud.
Marian McHugh · 26 May 2021
Big UC News You May Have Missed
RingCentral-Verizon Business, Microsoft Teams PowerPoint Live and Webinar, Sendbird API and Communicate Better shape hybrid work.
Marian McHugh · 21 May 2021
Webex Sees ‘Record Quarter’
Cisco oversaw a “record quarter” for Webex in its Q3, according to CEO Chuck Robbins .
Tom Wright · 20 May 2021
8 Best Microsoft Teams Room Kits for Hybrid Work
Hybrid work buyers need better Teams rooms: UC Today rounds up Bose, Logitech, Lenovo, HP, Poly, Yealink and Crestron kits.
Rebekah Carter · 20 May 2021
‘Vendor Integration is Key to Future of Hybrid Work’
Cinos says hybrid work needs Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex and Zoom integration, plus mobile and UC convergence.
Marian McHugh · 19 May 2021
BlueJeans Launches Enterprise Subscription
BlueJeans Enterprise adds hybrid-work video conferencing, H.323/SIP room interoperability, analytics and 200-participant meetings.
Tom Wright · 19 May 2021
RingCentral and Verizon Partner on UCaaS
Verizon and RingCentral launch RingCentral with Verizon, a UCaaS platform for hybrid work with cloud phone, video, messaging and 5G.
Rebekah Carter · 19 May 2021
The Channel Steps up to Solve Hybrid Working Woes
Despite the wider uncertain economic conditions businesses are currently facing the channel has been a crucial component in transitioning companies to…
David Dungay · 19 May 2021
How to Build an Effective Hybrid Working Environment
Why hybrid working matters: UK buyers need effective meeting rooms, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, touchless tech, security and analytics. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 17 May 2021
PowerPoint Live and Webinars Roll Out to Teams
Microsoft Teams adds PowerPoint Live and webinars, helping buyers run better hybrid presentations, analytics and events.
Rebekah Carter · 14 May 2021
Device Management in a Hybrid World: Quick Tips
Why hybrid work device management matters now: simplify provisioning, secure endpoints and use Microsoft Teams, Windows Autopilot, cloud analytics and reporting
Rebekah Carter · 14 May 2021
Gamma Upgrades All-IP Connectivity
PSTN switch-off makes Gamma SoGEA vital for UK broadband, cutting costs and simplifying all-IP connectivity with VoIP, UCaaS and PhoneLine+.
Rebekah Carter · 13 May 2021
5 of the Best All-in-One Devices for Home Working
These all-in-one devices from Konftel, Poly, Logitech and Jabra boost hybrid work with plug-and-play video and audio.
Rebekah Carter · 13 May 2021
Home Workers Have Been Second-Class Citizens in Meetings: It’s Time for a Change
Home workers matter to hybrid success: UCaaS, Slack, video conferencing and digital workflows can stop remote staff feeling second-class. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 12 May 2021
‘We’ve Turned Our Focus From UK-Only To Global’
Tollring’s move from UK-only to global matters for buyers wanting cloud analytics: 30,000 customers, Microsoft Teams, workplace analytics, APIs and partners.
Marian McHugh · 11 May 2021
Host of Updates Announced for Workplace
Workplace from Facebook adds Live Video Q&A, SharePoint, Outlook, Gmail and Cisco Webex integrations, plus D&I updates.
Tom Wright · 11 May 2021
Shure Partners with Barco on Wireless Conferencing
Now that BYOD, or 'bring your own device', opportunities are gaining more popularity in the age of hybrid and remote meetings; companies are facing new…
Rebekah Carter · 11 May 2021
8x8 Introduces New Integrated Hybrid Work Solutions
Leading provider of integrated cloud communication solutions, 8x8 recently announced a new offering for the age of hybrid work.
Rebekah Carter · 10 May 2021
State of Play After The Pandemic
Why integrations now matter for remote work and business continuity: Vonage Business Communications, Contact Center, Teams and Salesforce on UC Today.
Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne · 10 May 2021
Big UC News You May Have Missed
Cisco completes Slido for Webex, Slack and Workplace from Facebook drive hybrid work talks, with UC Today covering the key UC market moves.
Marian McHugh · 7 May 2021
Ericsson Launches Remote Office as a Service
Ericsson Wireless Office could speed remote and hybrid work for SMBs with 5G-ready apps, cloud, security and virtual desktops. Published on UC Today.
Tom Wright · 7 May 2021
The Latest Features of Google Meet
Google Meet adds a new UI, AI features and reliability updates to improve hybrid work, collaboration equity and video meetings.
Rebekah Carter · 7 May 2021
Are Solution-Specific Endpoints the Future?
Why it matters: Teams, Webex and Zoom buyers are weighing solution-specific endpoints, from Dell monitors and Neat bars to Microsoft accessories. Published on U
Rebekah Carter · 7 May 2021
Is Your Office Hybrid Ready?
As the pandemic wanes and a return to the office is on the horizon, management is starting to prepare for what that return will look like long term.
Marian McHugh · 7 May 2021
Nureva Enters Indian Market with Nvincy Solutions
Leading Audio-Conferencing solutions provider, Nureva, recently announced its expansion into the Indian market with the help of Nvincy Solutions.
Rebekah Carter · 7 May 2021
Introducing the Next Big SBC
Cataleya’s Orchid Link gives Teams Direct Routing buyers a software-only SBC alternative with QoS, voice fraud analytics and multitenancy
Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne · 6 May 2021
Workplace Hits Seven Million Paid Subscribers
Workplace by Facebook passes seven million paid subscribers, signalling demand for workplace communities. Published on UC Today, with BT, Virgin Atlantic and li
Tom Wright · 5 May 2021
‘We Would be Dumb to Go Back to the Old Way of Working’
Hybrid work is permanent, and Slack says buyers need video conferencing, Teams and collaboration tools to match. Published on UC Today.
Marian McHugh · 4 May 2021
How to Keep Employees Engaged When They’re WFH
How to keep WFH employees engaged with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cisco Webex, UCaaS, CCaaS, video and trust.
Rebekah Carter · 4 May 2021
Big UC News You May Have Missed
Microsoft Teams hit 145m daily users but also suffered an outage. Published on UC Today, see RingCentral Video, Google Workspace, and BlueJeans updates.
Marian McHugh · 30 Apr 2021
Crestron Masters Week Re-Mastered
Crestron Masters goes virtual, showing why hybrid work now needs equal Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Samsung collaboration in every meeting room. Published on UC To
Maya Middlemiss · 30 Apr 2021
UCaaS Prices – How Much to Pay for Unified Communications
Why UCaaS costs matter: compare licences, connectivity, devices, Microsoft Teams direct routing, and cloud migration. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 30 Apr 2021
Xarios Platform Review - Dimensions Voice
Why workplace buyers should care: Xarios Dimensions Voice brings UCaaS, CPaaS, Microsoft Teams, call recording and analytics to UK resellers. Published on UC To
David Dungay · 29 Apr 2021
Workspace Drives Google Cloud Growth
Google Cloud revenue passed $4bn as Workspace and G Suite drove hybrid work growth, with security and Google Cloud Platform adoption, published on UC Today.
Tom Wright · 28 Apr 2021
Teams Hits 145 Million Daily Active Users
Microsoft Teams hits 145 million daily active users as hybrid work, Teams Connect and Azure fuel enterprise collaboration growth.
Tom Wright · 28 Apr 2021