Hybrid Work
New Features in GlobalMeet Reduce Virtual Distance
With working from home the new day-to-day for growing numbers of knowledge workers worldwide, the choice of technology we use to collaborate and…
Maya Middlemiss · 1 Jul 2020
Mobile Collaboration Gives Users Freedom and Flexibility
Mobile first UCaaS and Zoom integration give workers work-from-anywhere flexibility. Published on UC Today, it links mobile, DECT, tablets and FMC.
Guest Blogger · 30 Jun 2020
Rethink Team Collaboration for a Remote Workforce
In the past few months, we have all quickly shifted to a world where work is truly an action and not a place.
Guest Blogger · 30 Jun 2020
Searching for a Cisco Webex Alternative?
Cisco is a globally recognized player in the unified communications space, effectively with a finger in every pie.
Anwesha Roy · 29 Jun 2020
Are Remote Work Devices Really Secure?
Remote working exposes data risk, so buyers should rethink VPN protection. Published on UC Today, Liberty Shield flags 256-bit encryption, zero logging and home
Rebekah Carter · 29 Jun 2020
Stronger Analytics, AI, to Make Azure Debut
Why it matters: Microsoft and SAS will bring analytics workloads to Azure, with Dynamics 365, Power BI and Azure Marketplace support. Published on UC Today.
Ian Taylor · 26 Jun 2020
Charterhouse Voice & Data Primed for Expansion
Why it matters: CVD is scaling its UC, Microsoft Teams and cyber security offer after August Equity backing. Published on UC Today, with Mitel, 8x8 and Extreme.
Ian Hunter · 26 Jun 2020
Poly Announces New Zoom Certified Appliances
Poly’s Zoom certification for Studio X30, X50 and G7500 gives buyers native Android Zoom Rooms, Zoom Device Management and secure plug-and-play use.
Rebekah Carter · 26 Jun 2020
Team Collaboration Trends Round Table 2020
With COVID-19 pushing even more companies to leave the old ways of work behind, it seems clear that team collaboration tools aren’t going anywhere. We spoke to leaders to give you an insight into the future of Team collaboration
Rob Scott · 26 Jun 2020
The Socially-Spaced Office of the Future
We spoke to Nic Milani, Executive Director, Commercial Product Marketing at Crestron, who pointed out that every team will now effectively be a distributed team
Maya Middlemiss · 25 Jun 2020
Be a Potato with Snap Camera in Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet
Pssst! Wanna be a potato for a while? While there’s no denying that video collaboration is the best way to connect employees in multiple environments…
Rebekah Carter · 24 Jun 2020
Introducing the DTEN ME WFH Device
DTEN ME brings Zoom video conferencing, whiteboarding and content sharing to home offices, giving buyers an all-in-one WFH device. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 24 Jun 2020
Companies Still Can’t Choose a UC&C System
UC EXPO finds 53% of firms still cannot choose a UC&C system, as COVID-19 drives demand for collaboration software, security and remote w
Rebekah Carter · 24 Jun 2020
Yealink Launches Cloud Video Conferencing
Global video conferencing, communication, and collaboration provider Yealink recently announced a new cloud-based video solutions.
Rebekah Carter · 24 Jun 2020
Slack Flexes Continuity with Permanent WFH
Slack’s permanent WFH shift shows why workplace buyers must plan for more distributed teams, as UC Today notes AWS calling, Microsoft Teams rivalry and remote-r
Ian Taylor · 23 Jun 2020
Top Tips for Zoom Video Collaboration Success
Let’s face it, almost every business has discovered the benefits of video conferencing for themselves lately.
Rebekah Carter · 23 Jun 2020
Yeastar Delivers New Microsoft Teams Integrations
Yeastar have recently announced that the S-Series VoIP PBX offering, K2 IP-PBX, and Cloud PBX will all integrate into Microsoft Teams
Rob Scott · 22 Jun 2020
Searching for a Microsoft Teams Alternative?
Why workplace buyers should compare Microsoft Teams with Zoom, Cisco Webex and Google Meet, as UC Today examines features, security and pricing.
Anwesha Roy · 19 Jun 2020
UC Today Trending News Round Up
Watch and subscribe on YouTube Here we are in June 2020 folks and what a year it's been so far.
Rob Scott · 19 Jun 2020
Mitigating Risk in the “New Normal”
To support the transition back to the future of work Core have been running a series of webinars, as part of their ongoing service to CIOs and decision-makers grappling with circumstances they never expected to face
Maya Middlemiss · 19 Jun 2020
Flexible Meetings with Crestron and Teams
UC Today's Rob Scott hosts Crestron's Graham Walsh, Charlie James and Independent Consultant, Vince Haines to discuss why Microsoft Teams has been so successful in the meetings space
Rob Scott · 19 Jun 2020
Beyond Encryption to Privacy by Design
Why it matters: encryption is no longer enough for remote work. Published on UC Today, Vaporstream adds privacy by design, secure messaging, HIPAA, compliance a
Maya Middlemiss · 18 Jun 2020
Nuvias Joins Forces with Pexip for New UC Solution
Pan-EMEA high-value distribution company, Nuvias UC, recently announced the growth of its video conferencing solution through a partnership with Pexip.
Rebekah Carter · 18 Jun 2020
Swyx Now Supports up to 25 Video Participants
Swyx Meeting now supports 25 video participants, grid view and active speaker for better UC&C collaboration.
Rebekah Carter · 18 Jun 2020
Microsoft Teams for iOS Review
Microsoft Teams for iOS matters because it brings meetings, screen sharing, CallKit and quiet hours to Apple devices.
Anwesha Roy · 17 Jun 2020
BlueJeans Delivers Enhanced Secure Video Calling
BlueJeans, one of the market leaders in video conferencing, recently announced a new selection of features for users.
Rebekah Carter · 17 Jun 2020
Introducing the Avaya Cloud Office Launch Event
Avaya, one of the market leaders in communication and collaboration technology, will be hosting a virtual event with UC Today on the 30th of June 2020
Rebekah Carter · 16 Jun 2020
What's Next for Zoom Following its 90 Day Plan?
Zoom’s 90-day plan is sharpening security, privacy and safety, with admin controls, waiting room updates, MFA, SSO and encryption. Published on UC Today.
Ian Taylor · 16 Jun 2020
Microsoft Teams APIs: Plenty of Options
Microsoft Teams APIs give buyers automation, Graph Explorer and 250 integrations to connect legacy apps, bots, calling, meetings and workflows. Published on UC
Anwesha Roy · 15 Jun 2020
Slack, AWS Set to Take on Microsoft Teams
Slack and AWS deepen integrations for enterprise collaboration, AWS resource management, Amazon Chime and EKM, as Slack takes on Microsoft Teams. Published on U
Ian Taylor · 15 Jun 2020
Exploring Microsoft Teams Recording with Verint
Why Teams recording and compliance matter: Verint’s secure Microsoft Teams recording helps capture interactions for remote, global workforces. Published on UC T
Rob Scott · 15 Jun 2020
AudioCodes: Working from Home Isn't a Fad - It's Forever
Andy Elliot, AudioCodes' VP of Marketing told us, the company's seen this first-hand, witnessing what he called a "massive uptick in requests for work-from-home solutions"
Ian Taylor · 12 Jun 2020
Snom Adds the D335 IP Deskphone, Equipped with Proximity Sensor
Snom's D335 desk phone combines a range of functions with a modern design, and it has a unique, innovative, smart feature - the proximity sensor
Ian Taylor · 12 Jun 2020
Mio Creates Intercompany Collaboration for Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams users can now invite external contacts to join universal channels from any Microsoft Teams tenant or Slack workspace
Rob Scott · 12 Jun 2020
GoToMeeting Review: A Well-Deserved Industry Leader
Let’s face it: complete or partial WFH is likely to be the industry standard for the foreseeable future. In this scenario, a platform like GoToMeeting could make or break your ability to collaborate
Anwesha Roy · 11 Jun 2020
Top 10 Team Collaboration Tips to Ensure Success
Team collaboration tools, video conferencing and project management matter more as remote work demands clearer expectations, trust and de
Rebekah Carter · 11 Jun 2020
Searching for a Slack Alternative?
Why workplace buyers should trial Slack alternatives: published on UC Today, compare Workplace from Facebook, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet for collaboration.
Anwesha Roy · 10 Jun 2020
Should Slack Acquire Fuze? Analyst says 'Yes'
Slack could widen its appeal by acquiring Fuze and adding video, calling and full-stack UC features, says ZK Research’s Zeus Kerravala. Published on UC Today.
Ian Taylor · 10 Jun 2020
The Future of Collaboration and Culture
Jonathan George of Adoptt says collaboration tools need culture change, not just chat, file sharing and white-boarding.
Maya Middlemiss · 10 Jun 2020
Staging Your Recovery to Bounce Back into Business
Things are starting to change. The UK government has announced dates for getting business and the social structures of society back to some form of…
Ian Hunter · 10 Jun 2020
Microsoft Teams for Linux Review: Worth the Wait
Microsoft Teams for Linux brings a full desktop client, background blur and screen sharing to Debian, Ubuntu and Fedora. Published on UC Today.
Anwesha Roy · 9 Jun 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on Business Networks
Watch and subscribe on YouTube . In this session we discuss the following: Will businesses be returning to offices in the normal way?
Rob Scott · 9 Jun 2020
Microsoft Teams for Mac Review: A Rich Desktop Experience
Microsoft Teams for Mac brings full chat, calls and 250+ integrations, giving workplace buyers a richer desktop experience than web.
Anwesha Roy · 5 Jun 2020
Introducing Video Window Remote for Collaboration
Collaboration Squared’s Video Window Remote and Office use always-on video conferencing to bridge hybrid teams on 55-inch displays.
Rebekah Carter · 5 Jun 2020
Microsoft Teams Set to Feature 49 On-Screen Participants
Why it matters: Microsoft Teams will support 49 on-screen participants, helping it compete with Zoom as UC Today tracks Teams, video calls and collaboration.
Ian Taylor · 5 Jun 2020
Fuze Success Plans Launched to Drive UCaaS Adoption
UCaaS in the enterprise has changed significantly from the traditional PBX days when companies just wanted something that worked and technical readiness was the priority
George Malim · 5 Jun 2020
Poly Introduces Microsoft Teams Room Solutions
The new series of Poly Microsoft Teams Room solutions are now available for today’s companies
Rebekah Carter · 5 Jun 2020
RingCentral Unified Desktop Promises Productivity Gains
The value UC has provided in the early weeks of the pandemic is now starting to be offset by inconvenience as users juggle between multiple applications and devices
George Malim · 5 Jun 2020
The Business Endpoints Market: Finding The Right Hardware
Download the Endpoints Market Guide It’s easy to get caught up focusing on software in today’s digitally-transforming communication landscape.
Rob Scott · 4 Jun 2020
8x8 Meetings vs. Zoom: Which is Best?
As the demand for remote working continues to increase, business leaders are more dependent than ever on tools to keep employees connected.
Rebekah Carter · 4 Jun 2020
What is Microsoft Teams? The Ultimate Guide
UC Today reports on the latest technology news from around the globe. Find out what Microsoft Teams is here
Anwesha Roy · 3 Jun 2020
Searching for a Zoom Alternative?
As companies and individuals scramble to connect digitally during the pandemic, Zoom has become the go-to option for many of us.
Anwesha Roy · 3 Jun 2020
Free Business Continuity Planning with Intrado
In recent weeks, Intrado has been rolling out educational solutions for business leaders in search of guidance. Now, just in time for the Summer, Intrado is launching another free webinar
Rebekah Carter · 3 Jun 2020
Three Ways Video Conferencing Providers Can Add Value
Video conferencing is not a new phenomenon—In fact, businesses and consumers have been using video conferencing platforms to communicate since the…
Guest Blogger · 3 Jun 2020
8x8 Meetings vs. Cisco Webex: Making the Choice
Managing a growing remote workforce means ensuring that you have the right technology in place.
Rebekah Carter · 2 Jun 2020
Vyopta Supports Remote Premises-Based Meeting Platforms
Remote meeting growth is straining premises-based UC, and Vyopta CPM adds dashboards, analytics and visibility for Cisco, Pexip and CUCM. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 2 Jun 2020
Collaboration Tools 101: The Complete Guide
Collaboration is one of the biggest buzzwords in the communication industry today, but what does it mean to you and your business?
Rebekah Carter · 1 Jun 2020
Cisco Webex May Collaboration News Updates
Cisco Webex adds admin update controls, mobile calling, voicemail and Jira bot updates as adoption surges for hybrid work.
Ian Taylor · 29 May 2020
Mitel Integrate Apps for Remote Working
Before the Coronavirus outbreak only 1.7 million people worked from home in the UK, this has rapidly shifted to an estimated 20 million
Ian Hunter · 29 May 2020
Mondago Launches Go Integrator for Webex Calling
Mondago's on a quest, so it seems. A quest to release some of the most useful features and integrations that cater to the specific needs of companies
Ian Taylor · 29 May 2020