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Trending News about Halloween, Microsoft Teams and Workplace from Facebook
Halloween trends show why Teams, Zoom and Workplace from Facebook matter for remote working, huddle rooms and sales.
Rob Scott · 16 Nov 2020
How I Saved 48% off the Microsoft Teams Enterprise Pricing with Business Voice
How Microsoft 365 Business Voice and Business Standard cut Office 365 E3 Teams phone system costs by 48%.
Rob Scott · 16 Nov 2020
Big News You May Have Missed
Welcome back to your weekly roundup of the best news reports and stories from the last seven days.
Rebekah Carter · 16 Nov 2020
Teams Tools Help Homeworkers Improve Health and Wellbeing
Working past the end of the workday is not a desirable outcome, as longer working hours can lead people to procrastinate more, fail to focus and ultimately become more stressed
George Malim · 13 Nov 2020
Managing Workplace Complexity in Real-time
Why UC buyers need real-time monitoring: IR and Wainhouse Research show how analytics, diagnostics and third-party tools improve Zoom, Microsoft Teams and hybri
George Malim · 13 Nov 2020
Microsoft Teams November Updates
Microsoft Teams November updates add hard mute, Live Captions, ARM64, Whiteboard and Teams Rooms controls, helping buyers manage collaboration.
Rebekah Carter · 12 Nov 2020
Soluno Takes Teams Integration to a New Level
UC Today's David Dungay hosts Mattias Holme, Product Manager, Soluno.
David Dungay · 12 Nov 2020
Can we Expect Team Apps to be Social Environments?
The humble chat app has come a long way in the business collaboration and communication world.
Rob Scott · 11 Nov 2020
Why Doesn’t Facebook Portal Support Microsoft Teams?
Facebook Portal adds Zoom, GoToMeeting, BlueJeans and Webex, but not Microsoft Teams. Why it matters for remote work buyers, published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 11 Nov 2020
Vyopta & Microsoft Teams: A Heightened Collaboration Experience
2020 has seen a rapid rise in collaboration technology adoption. Collaboration platforms have become mission-critical since remote work is now the primary method companies have adopted to promote social distancing while continuing to achieve business goals
Joshua Felder · 11 Nov 2020
The Future of the Channel in a Microsoft Teams-Centric World
Although Coronavirus has presented companies that develop collaboration tools with various roadblocks such as outages and security concerns, our reliance on said tools shows no signs of slowing down
Ian Taylor · 11 Nov 2020
Vowel Launches Meeting Platform for Remote Teams
As meeting platforms emerge at the heart of today’s business operations, it’s never been a better time to get involved in the collaboration industry.
Rebekah Carter · 10 Nov 2020
Zoom Announces Imminent Third Quarter Financials
Arguably the biggest company in video communications right now, Zoom is benefitting from substantial growth and engagement this year.
Rebekah Carter · 10 Nov 2020
Direct Routing has ‘a long way to go’ Despite Huge Teams Adoption
Direct routing still faces SME barriers despite Teams growth; Xelion says Microsoft 365, resellers and Cloud PBX ease will decide uptake. Published on UC Today.
Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne · 10 Nov 2020
UC Trends 2021 - UC Endpoints Round Table
As the world we live and work in continues to evolve, the tools we rely on for communication and collaboration are transforming too.
Rebekah Carter · 10 Nov 2020
Big News You May Have Missed
The final weeks of 2020 are already here, and most companies are looking forward to what 2021 might bring.
Rebekah Carter · 9 Nov 2020
Microsoft AI-Based Noise Suppression is On the Way
Microsoft Teams AI noise suppression could cut background distractions in remote meetings, challenging Zoom and Cisco Webex.
Rebekah Carter · 9 Nov 2020
The Rise of the Video Call: How COVID-19 has Changed the Way we Collaborate
Martin Taylor, Deputy CEO and Co-founder of Content Guru speaks to UC Today about how a unified communications (UC) and contact center as a service (CCaaS) solution keeps operations effective throughout COVID-19
Joshua Felder · 6 Nov 2020
Microsoft Removes Advanced Comms License for 2 APIs
As Microsoft Teams emerges as the go-to solution for enterprise collaboration, vendors everywhere are searching for new ways to check more boxes for…
Rebekah Carter · 5 Nov 2020
What is (and What isn’t) Microsoft Teams Integration?
Why Teams voice integration matters: Microsoft Teams, Direct Routing and WebRTC can hide complex routing gaps. Published on UC Today.
David Dungay · 5 Nov 2020
Skills Shortage Prompts Latest Additions to Tech Data’s Microsoft CSP solution
Tech Data expands Microsoft CSP with Click to Run and Windows Virtual Desktop migration services to ease UK skills shortages.
Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne · 5 Nov 2020
Call Compliance in the Age of COVID
It’s hard to think of any type of business that doesn’t need to be mindful of regulatory compliance.
Guest Blogger · 5 Nov 2020
MyPhones to Launch New Microsoft Teams Integration
During their latest partner event, Sales Director at MyPhones, Paul Gibbs, announced the impending launch of their Microsoft Teams integration.
David Dungay · 4 Nov 2020
Following a Ruling of $2bn in Fines, Cisco Requests New Trial
Cisco seeks a new trial after a nearly $2bn Centripetal Networks patent ruling, following the first Zoom virtual trial and Webex security concerns. Published on
Ian Taylor · 4 Nov 2020
Tata Communications is Automating Direct Routing Transformation for Microsoft Teams
Tata Communications automates Microsoft Teams direct routing transformation, cutting legacy voice provisioning from months to minutes.
Gabriel Avner · 4 Nov 2020
Workplace from Facebook Paves the Way for 70% Employee Engagement
BT’s Workplace from Facebook drove 70% employee engagement, with Teams kept for collaboration. Published on UC Today, it shows why internal comms buyers care.
Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne · 3 Nov 2020
Microsoft Teams November Update 2020
Why Teams buyers should care: Microsoft has added offline mode, native ARM64 support and compliance recording API changes. Published on UC Today.
Rob Scott · 2 Nov 2020
LoopUp Talks Cloud Voice and Direct Routing
UC Today's Rob Scott hosts Rob Jardine, Chief Marketing Office at LoopUp.
Rob Scott · 2 Nov 2020
Big News You May Have Missed
Microsoft Teams hit 115 million DAU and Cisco added security updates, while UC Today covers mobile UC, fixed-mobile convergence and Dubber.
Rebekah Carter · 2 Nov 2020
Join Microsoft Teams Meetings Free for 1 Year
Microsoft Teams offers free audio conferencing dial-in for 1 year, helping buyers add global phone access to meetings.
Rebekah Carter · 30 Oct 2020
How to Avoid Zoom Fatigue and Enjoy Your Meetings
Why workplace buyers should cut Zoom fatigue: use Microsoft Teams, BlueJeans and Zoom features, shorter meetings, messaging and recordings. Published on UC Toda
Rebekah Carter · 30 Oct 2020
Trick or Treat? Handling Work-from-Home Horror Stories on Teams & Zoom
Remote work is here to stay, so buyers need clearer Teams and Zoom conduct policies as video calls, filters and professionalism risk clients. Published on UC To
Rebekah Carter · 30 Oct 2020
3 Steps for Migrating from PBX to Microsoft Teams
To say that this has been a year of change would be an understatement. The COVID-19 crisis has seen companies fundamentally alter the way that they run their organizations as they make the shift from showing up at the office to working from home
Gabriel Avner · 30 Oct 2020
Theta Lake Raises $12.7m Series A Funding
Location-independent working is now normalised for enterprises in every industry and continent, the initial existential struggles of collaborating…
Maya Middlemiss · 30 Oct 2020
The ‘Scary Side’ of Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams has been on a hyper growth curve since the early part of 2020, the latest reported figures indicate the service has 115 million daily…
David Dungay · 29 Oct 2020
Microsoft Teams Hits Another All-Time High, 115M DAU
Microsoft Teams hit 115M daily active users, showing why workplace buyers should track Microsoft 365, Azure and Zoom competition. Published on UC Today.
Ian Taylor · 28 Oct 2020
CallTower Reports Massive Sales Boost for Teams Direct Routing
CallTower reports 293% growth in Microsoft Teams Direct Routing as remote working drives PSTN voice, call centre and SMB demand.
Gabriel Avner · 28 Oct 2020
Dubber Introduces New Tools for Microsoft Teams
Dubber adds Microsoft Teams unified recording, voice AI and channel partner support for compliance, CX and analytics.
Rebekah Carter · 28 Oct 2020
Why Pair Centile's ISTRA Platform with Microsoft Teams?
Centile’s ISTRA and Microsoft Teams integration adds PBX, CLI presentation, call forking and voice continuity for SMBs.
Ian Taylor · 27 Oct 2020
IR Connect 2020 Brings New Products and Branding
Why it matters: IR Connect 2020 unveiled IR Collaborate, Transact and Infrastructure, with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, HPE NonStop and cloud CX updates. Published on
Ian Taylor · 26 Oct 2020
Anywhere Workspaces will Trend in 2021
For years we’ve been musing about the potential future of the workspace. A few years ago, everyone was talking about the “ open office ” trend and more…
Rob Scott · 26 Oct 2020
Big News You May Have Missed
This roundup shows why buyers should watch Zoom, Cisco, Microsoft, Twilio, Segment, Microsoft Teams Direct Routing and Nvidia Maxine.
Rebekah Carter · 26 Oct 2020
DRaaS - a Better Way to Enable Telephony in Microsoft Teams?
Why Teams telephony is shifting to DRaaS: SIPPIO and AudioCodes offer cloud-native direct routing, BYOC and managed SBCs. Published on UC Today.
Guest Blogger · 23 Oct 2020
Getting to Know AudioCodes Live for Microsoft Teams
UC Today's Rob Scott hosts Jay Wyatt, EMEA UC Solution Consultant at AudioCodes
Rob Scott · 23 Oct 2020
SCB Global Optimises Collaboration Experiences with OPTO4Edge SD-WAN Capability
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) has been hyped in the marketplace for several years now with the result that many organisations recognise…
George Malim · 23 Oct 2020
How iotum’s Callbridge is Enabling Global Partner Success
Iotum’s Callbridge helps Phone.com win with programmable voice and video APIs, WebRTC, GDPR and HIPAA compliance.
Maya Middlemiss · 23 Oct 2020
What Challenges Have Telcos Faced During COVID-19?
Why telcos had to boost capacity and resilience during COVID-19 as Teams, Zoom, WebEx, VoIP and UCaaS usage surged. Published on UC Today.
Ian Taylor · 23 Oct 2020
The Perils of Shadow IT in a Remote Access World
UC Today's Rob Scott hosts the team at Core. Speakers include Conor Callanan (CEO), Rye Austin (CCO) and Shannon Johnston (Practice Lead).
Rob Scott · 22 Oct 2020
Unparalleled Voice Heritage Places SCB Global at the Forefront with Microsoft Teams
Although the Coronavirus pandemic has massively stimulated the usage of Microsoft Teams, much of the activity has been a knee-jerk response to radically…
George Malim · 22 Oct 2020
Expanding on New Microsoft Teams Phones Features
Microsoft Teams Phone gets a new home screen, auto-accept meetings and Better Together mode, helping buyers improve collaboration. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 21 Oct 2020
The Rise of the Citizen Developer and What it Means for Business
Every industry and area of business you care to mention is in a state of flux right now.
Guest Blogger · 21 Oct 2020
The Dark Art of Direct Routing
Once upon a time, not so long ago for some of us, telecoms and PBXs were like a dark art – a mysterious skill that few people knew much about.
Rob Scott · 19 Oct 2020
Gartner Magic Quadrant for Meeting Solutions 2020
Gartner’s 2020 Magic Quadrant shows why Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex and Zoom matter as remote work shifts meetings online.
Rebekah Carter · 16 Oct 2020
Powering Partners with HD Video
UC Today's Rob Scott hosts Jason Martin, CEO of iotum, Joel Maloff, SVP of Strategic Alliances at Phone.com and Harsh Ruparel, VP & COO We Conference
Rob Scott · 16 Oct 2020
Cisco Webex Classrooms is Jam-Packed with Capabilities
Cisco Webex Classrooms adds secure hybrid learning, breakout rooms and Webex Assistant. Published on UC Today, it integrates with Moodle, Blackboard and Canvas.
Ian Taylor · 15 Oct 2020
Powell Software: Making the Digital Workplace Work Better
Why it matters: Powell Software extends Microsoft Teams into a digital workplace for hybrid work, with onboarding, APIs and integration with ServiceNow, Salesfo
Joshua Felder · 15 Oct 2020
AudioCodes Expands Microsoft Teams Video Room Solutions
In a recent interview, Andy Elliot, VP Marketing EMEA, AudioCodes , familiarized me with the various enhancements to the company's Room Experience (RX)…
Ian Taylor · 13 Oct 2020
SurveyMonkey Supports 71% of Workers Wanting WFH
SurveyMonkey’s Microsoft Teams app helps workplace buyers act on feedback, boosting employee experience, remote work and DEI.
Rebekah Carter · 13 Oct 2020
Comms Tools are Affecting Productivity: Here's How to Use Them Correctly
Learn how email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Trello and Google Docs can cut distraction, reduce stress and improve productivity.
Guest Blogger · 13 Oct 2020
3D Communication: Video Delivers a New World
Video is reshaping UCaaS, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Voice and Webex, as PBX and CCaaS buyers move to cloud collaboration. Published on UC Today.
Rob Scott · 12 Oct 2020