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NextPlane Announces Federation for Cisco Webex Teams
NextPlane adds Cisco Webex Teams federation to ConverseCloud, helping IT connect Webex Teams, Microsoft Teams and Cisco Jabber. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 10 Oct 2019
Is Microsoft Teams Killing Slack?
Microsoft Teams, one of the world's leading solutions for enterprise collaboration, has been growing in popularity at break-neck speed over the last year.
Rebekah Carter · 9 Oct 2019
October News Roundup
Why it matters: Avaya-RingCentral, Microsoft Teams and Slack shifts, plus Gartner and Forbes Cloud 100 updates. Published on UC Today.
Patrick Watson · 9 Oct 2019
Workplace by Facebook Soars to 3 Million Paid Users
Workplace by Facebook has managed to earn a community of over 3 million paid users in only 3 years since its launch. This means that the collaborative tool has gained more than a million users over the last 8 months
Rob Scott · 8 Oct 2019
Mark Your Calendar, The Evolve Conference is Coming
Evolve Conference in Birmingham spotlights Microsoft 365 and Azure, helping IT buyers plan 2020 collaboration and cloud.
Rebekah Carter · 7 Oct 2019
Out Loud: Five New Microsoft Teams Features and Five More to Come!
Listen to the episode here. Watch the video here. Our usual expert guest and Microsoft MVP Tom Arbuthnot, from Modality Systems , joins Patrick to review…
Patrick Watson · 4 Oct 2019
Soluno Integrates Cloud PBX with Microsoft Teams
Soluno adds Cloud PBX to Microsoft Teams, boosting telephony, skill-based routing and UCaaS for Nordic buyers.
Ian Taylor · 4 Oct 2019
AGAT Introduces Threat Protection for Collaboration
AGAT Software recently announced the arrival of its first-to-market solution for anti-virus, anti-phishing and threat protection for the most popular Team Collaboration software
Rob Scott · 3 Oct 2019
Three Bright Ideas in Microsoft Teams
Back in July, we reported Microsoft Teams had 13 million active daily business users .
Ian Taylor · 24 Sept 2019
Slack Launches Online Classroom
Slack, one of the world's best-known collaboration apps and unicorn startups, has always said that its ease of use is one of the biggest reasons for its…
Rebekah Carter · 24 Sept 2019
Microsoft Teams is Coming to Linux
In August, Microsoft officials told Linux fans to "stay tuned" for an upcoming announcement about whether they'd be able to access Microsoft Teams on…
Rebekah Carter · 20 Sept 2019
Lifesize: Video Conferencing Now Mainstream
Video conferencing has become the norm in business with business leaders thinking that companies using the technology to be more collaborative than those that don’t
Rene Millman · 19 Sept 2019
Major Updates to Centile ISTRA
With its latest update to ISTRA, Centile sought to advance the evolution of workplace collaboration, adding a worthwhile business feature to its UC offering, ‘ISTRA Collab Business’
Ian Taylor · 19 Sept 2019
Make Remote Meetings Smarter: Kandao Meeting
Kandao Meeting brings AI-powered 360-degree video, 8K camera, 1080p HD, Teams, Zoom and Webex to smarter remote meetings.
Rebekah Carter · 17 Sept 2019
Exploring Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Meeting Solutions 2019
According to Gartner, Meeting Solutions are any real-time applications for collaboration that help to promote better teamwork in the professional landscape
Rebekah Carter · 12 Sept 2019
Teamline Introduces New Meeting Solution
Teamline’s MultiJoin helps Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business users protect meeting room investment with agnostic hardware for Zoom,
Rebekah Carter · 12 Sept 2019
Zoom vs. Slack: Earnings, Success and Growth
Slack and Zoom are two of the biggest tech unicorns in the marketplace today. Both companies have a lot in common. They're both designed to improve the way that people in the modern workplace communicate and collaborate
Rebekah Carter · 9 Sept 2019
AGAT Software Launches Security & Compliance Features for Webex Teams
With security solutions for Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams, including its on-premises and Cloud offering, AGAT does what few in the market do. They secure already stable business comms platforms
Ian Taylor · 6 Sept 2019
Market Segmentation in Business Communications
Why buyers should care: email still starts most comms and attacks, but Microsoft Teams, Slack and Wire are specialising. Published on UC Today.
Maya Middlemiss · 3 Sept 2019
Introducing UC Summit 2020
UC Today are pleased to announce their debut virtual expo and conference. Set to be the most accessible unified communications event in the world. Join us at UC Summit 2020, register today
Rob Scott · 3 Sept 2019
BlueJeans Announces Regional Leadership for APAC
BlueJeans expands APAC with Luke Richardson, a Mumbai data centre and Gateway for Microsoft Teams, strengthening meetings and videoconferencing. Published on UC
Rebekah Carter · 30 Aug 2019
Out Loud: September Microsoft Collaboration Update
Why it matters: Microsoft Teams updates could drive device refreshes, with Skype for Business Online retirement, PSTN Audio Conferencing, whiteboard capture and
Patrick Watson · 30 Aug 2019
The Latest Updates to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams Rooms adds AI content cameras, UI updates and new certified kit from Logitech, Crestron, Yealink, Jabra and Sennheiser.
Rebekah Carter · 29 Aug 2019
Pexip Video Conferencing Review - Quality Meetings
If you’re scouting the market for a robust but quick-fix video conferencing solution, take a look at Pexip
Anwesha Roy · 27 Aug 2019
UC Today Summer News Summary
Why it matters: Gartner’s 2019 UCaaS Magic Quadrant, Microsoft Skype for Business Online retirement, Slack IPO and UC Awards 2019 shape UC buying decisions. Pub
Patrick Watson · 15 Aug 2019
Cisco Webex Meetings Review
Cisco Webex Meetings cuts costs for SMBs with free trial, dial-in numbers in 45 countries, screen sharing, VoIP and Microsoft Teams integrations. Published on U
Anwesha Roy · 14 Aug 2019
Logitech Rally Ultra HD PTZ Camera Review
Why it matters: Logitech Rally Ultra HD PTZ Camera brings 4K video, RightSight and RightSense to huddle rooms and boardrooms, with Zoom, Teams and Cisco support
Rebekah Carter · 14 Aug 2019
VideoCentric Upgrades 4K Demonstration Suite
Leading provider of video communication solutions, VideoCentric, recently announced upgrades to its Thames Valley demonstration suite, to properly…
Rebekah Carter · 13 Aug 2019
Workplace by Facebook Set for New Price Hike
Workplace by Facebook raises prices and adds Enterprise and Frontline tiers, affecting budgets as Slack and Microsoft Teams compete. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 8 Aug 2019
Distributing Differently - Nuvias TechTalks 2019
Why it matters: Nuvias UC TechTalks 2019 showed partner strategy, Microsoft Teams and SBCs, with BlueJeans, Dolby and Cisco. Published on UC Today.
Patrick Watson · 7 Aug 2019
Logitech Tap Review - Meetings at your Fingertips
Logitech Tap is a fantastic addition to the meeting room of tomorrow, designed to make managing your conversations easier and more agile
Rebekah Carter · 7 Aug 2019
AI Powered UC - Let the Machines do the Talking
10 years ago, the concept of artificial intelligence powering day to day communication was out there with hoverboards and travel to Mars. Today AI is one of the most exciting technologies to hit the business communications space
Rob Scott · 5 Aug 2019
Collaboration App Patterns Suggest Generational Frictions
Unify Square and Osterman Research show generational gaps in UC and collaboration app use, with IT and Microsoft, Google, Cisco, Slack, Z
Rebekah Carter · 2 Aug 2019
Out Loud: Reaction As Microsoft Retire Skype for Business Online
Microsoft retires Skype for Business Online as Teams, Office 365 and migration timelines reshape collaboration buyers’ plans.
Patrick Watson · 1 Aug 2019
Introducing NextPlane Federation for Microsoft Teams
NextPlane Federation for Microsoft Teams matters because it links Teams with 20+ collaboration tools. Published on UC Today, it adds ConverseCloud, presence, ch
Rebekah Carter · 31 Jul 2019
Pexip: Free Cloud Video Interop for Microsoft Teams
Pexip, a company committed to simplifying complex video conferencing environments, recently announced that it will be offering Cloud Video Interop…
Rebekah Carter · 31 Jul 2019
The Latest Features for Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams adds priority notifications, read receipts, Shifts time clock and partner tools from Genesys, NICE and Verint, helping buyers manage collaborati
Rebekah Carter · 31 Jul 2019
Microsoft Retire Skype for Business Online
Microsoft confirms Skype for Business Online ends 31 July 2021, forcing Office 365 users to migrate to Microsoft Teams. Published on UC Today.
Patrick Watson · 30 Jul 2019
Slack Slips with Large-Scale Service Outage
Did you think that your coworkers were ignoring you yesterday? Well, they might have been - but the issue may also have been caused by problems with…
Rebekah Carter · 30 Jul 2019
Questback Releases Qubie 2.0 for Microsoft Teams
Questback’s Qubie 2.0 for Microsoft Teams adds AI feedback, admin controls and team check-ins to improve engagement.
Rebekah Carter · 26 Jul 2019
It's a Game of Thrones…
Dominic Black, a senior analyst of the Cavell Group, told us that from the events the business runs, it has access to over 650 decision makers around the world
Rob Scott · 19 Jul 2019
Microsoft Teams Reaches 13 Million Daily Users
For the first time, the company has revealed the daily active user numbers for the app for the first time. Over 13 million people are now using Teams daily
Rebekah Carter · 15 Jul 2019
Teams: The Future of UC?
Why Teams matters: it unifies UC&C, collaboration, CRM, contact centre, APIs, AI and video conferencing in one hub. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 12 Jul 2019
The Interoperability Dilemma in the Age Of Slack
“Slack it to me” has entered the professional lexicon in many companies; one of the many signs that team collaboration (TC) platforms have effectively…
Guest Blogger · 12 Jul 2019
Team Collaboration Software for Free: Who's Giving It Away?
With so many collaboration tools available on the market today, it can be challenging to determine which option is right for you. The easiest way to start making this choice could be to begin with a vendor that lets you try before you buy
Rebekah Carter · 12 Jul 2019
Combining UC with Legacy Systems To Drive Innovation
Why it matters: UC can modernise legacy PBX and video systems without a full overhaul. Published on UC Today, with Microsoft, Cisco, Teams and Webex.
Guest Blogger · 10 Jul 2019
Who's Top in Team Collaboration? (& Who's Tailing)
However, as the demand for Teams tools continues to ramp up, the number of competing vendors on the market is increasing. How do you decide which software you should be investing in?
Rebekah Carter · 10 Jul 2019
Microsoft Teams Latest Feature Updates
Another month has passed, and that means another selection of updates for your Microsoft Teams experience.
Rebekah Carter · 8 Jul 2019
Poly’s Polycom Studio Review: Built for Big Ideas
Affordable and easy to use, Polycom Studio just makes modern conferencing work. Let's learn a little more about it
Rebekah Carter · 8 Jul 2019
Qunifi Makes Calling in Microsoft Teams Simple
Qunifi’s Call2Teams brings Microsoft Teams calling and Direct Routing to existing PBX setups, helping buyers avoid rip and replace. Published on UC Today.
Rob Scott · 8 Jul 2019
Atos: The Conversation Starts with Team Collaboration
We're living in the age of collaboration. As the rise of collaboration tools has grown more significant in recent years, companies have begun to realise…
Rob Scott · 5 Jul 2019
Microsoft Teams vs. RingCentral Glip
As the modern workplace continues to evolve, driven by globalisation and remote working, companies everywhere are searching for the right collaboration…
Rebekah Carter · 5 Jul 2019
Out Loud: Microsoft Teams to Replace Kaizala
Why Microsoft Teams matters now: it will take over Kaizala, ship with Office 365 ProPlus and add urgent messages and channel announcements. UC Today.
Patrick Watson · 5 Jul 2019
Exploring the Amazon and AudioCodes Collaboration
AudioCodes, one of the market leaders in the production of state-of-the-art communication solutions for companies around the world, recently announced their partnership with Amazon
Rob Scott · 4 Jul 2019
Which Teams Migration Strategy is Right for You?
When it comes to Microsoft Teams migrations, no two strategies are exactly the same.
Guest Blogger · 4 Jul 2019
Talking Transform 2019 with Workplace by Facebook
We caught up with Geoff Perfect, the Global Sales Director at Workplace by Facebook, to learn about the outcomes of the event, and where the collaboration app is heading next
Rob Scott · 2 Jul 2019
Microsoft Teams vs. Google Hangouts
In the age of team collaboration, there are few things more important than having the right tool to keep your employees connected
Rebekah Carter · 1 Jul 2019
June's News Roundup
June’s roundup explains why Enghouse, GCI, Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 and Cisco Webex Calling matter to buyers.
Patrick Watson · 28 Jun 2019
There's No U in Teams
Gradually, we've moved away from an environment filled with individual desk phones and devices in closed-off cubicles. Now, we're discovering that teams can get more done and accomplish more when they're connected in a truly unified and cohesive environment
Rebekah Carter · 28 Jun 2019
Microsoft Teams vs. Workplace by Facebook - The Collab Quandary
As we enter the age of UC 3.0, it's time to examine each of the leading options in the marketplace in closer details. Here's your guide to Microsoft Teams and Workplace by Facebook
Rebekah Carter · 28 Jun 2019