Microsoft Teams
Nuvias Gears Up for Their TechTalks Event
Nuvias, one of the market leaders in Unified Communications, is returning to the UK this year with their second annual TechTalks Exhibition
Rebekah Carter · 27 Jun 2019
Zoom vs. Amazon Chime - Who does Cloud Video Conferencing Best?
Finding the right UC solution for your workforce in today's agile environment means choosing something that can help you to support everything from business growth to customer experience
Rebekah Carter · 27 Jun 2019
Don't Get your Huddle in a Muddle
Poly says huddle rooms need simple, interoperable video and audio for Microsoft Teams, Zoom and BlueJeans in flexible workplaces.
Rob Scott · 27 Jun 2019
Zoom vs. Skype for Business - Dealing with the Dilemma
Why it matters: Zoom and Skype for Business shape UC 3.0 adoption, from Zoom Phone and Zoom Rooms to Office 365, Microsoft Teams and Teams Rooms. Published on U
Rebekah Carter · 26 Jun 2019
Slack 'Alternative' Mattermost Raises $50M
Mattermost’s $50m Series B from Y Combinator, Battery Ventures and Redpoint speeds open source, security and Slack alternative features for enterprises.
Ian Taylor · 26 Jun 2019
What if Salesforce Acquired Slack?
Why Salesforce could matter for Slack: a potential acquisition would unite CRM, collaboration and CPaaS. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 21 Jun 2019
Poly G7500 Provides All-in-One Conferencing Solution
Poly G7500 brings 4K video, audio and content collaboration into one device. Published on UC Today, it supports Zoom, Teams and GoToMeeting.
Rebekah Carter · 21 Jun 2019
Back to School with Updated Teams for Education
Microsoft updates Teams for Education with grade sync, School Data Sync, live captions and parent updates, improving schools’ collaboration. Published on UC Tod
Rebekah Carter · 19 Jun 2019
Microsoft Kaizala vs. Microsoft Teams: The Difference?
Leading technology and communications company, Microsoft, recently announced that they would be bringing the Microsoft Kaizala app into the Microsoft Teams portfolio
Rebekah Carter · 18 Jun 2019
The World is Waiting for Zoom Teams
Why Zoom’s move from video-first to UC could matter for buyers: Zoom Voice, Zoom Rooms, Meetings, Chat and Microsoft Teams rivalry. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 17 Jun 2019
Microsoft Teams Direct Routing: Quick & Easy Guide
Microsoft Teams Direct Routing helps buyers plan voice migration as Skype for Business ends, using SIP and SBC options.
Guest Blogger · 17 Jun 2019
Pexip - New Brand, New Partner Program & more
Ahead of their visit to InfoComm 2019 this week, we spoke with Anders Løkke, Head of Marketing at Pexip . What will you be announcing at InfoComm?
Rob Scott · 12 Jun 2019
What's New for Microsoft Teams in May 2019?
Microsoft Teams adds proximity-based meeting join, Busy on Busy, Calls app and multi-team support in May 2019. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 11 Jun 2019
Watch Yealink and Yeastar Global Roadshow 2019 Highlights
Yealink and Yeastar’s London roadshow showed channel buyers why Microsoft Teams-ready hardware, IP and SIP endpoints matter.
Patrick Watson · 10 Jun 2019
SolunoBC Integrates with Microsoft Teams Tech
SolunoBC’s Microsoft Teams integration adds cloud PBX, IVR and ACD for larger businesses. Published on UC Today, it expands carrier-independent UCaaS.
Rebekah Carter · 7 Jun 2019
AudioCodes UMP 365: Simplifying MS Teams & Skype for Business Management
AudioCodes is a leader in voice-enabling Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business
Rob Scott · 5 Jun 2019
GCI Acquires Modality Systems
Why it matters: GCI’s Modality Systems acquisition expands Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business and Office 365 expertise, plus global reach. Published on UC Toda
Patrick Watson · 3 Jun 2019
Microsoft Kaizala Migrates to Microsoft Teams
Why it matters: Microsoft Kaizala moves into Teams for Office 365 and Microsoft 365, extending secure collaboration, action cards and video. Published on UC Tod
Rebekah Carter · 3 Jun 2019
Out Loud: VDI Support for Microsoft Teams
Citrix VDI support for Microsoft Teams could help large enterprises using Skype for Business, PSTN routing and Outlook mobile.
Patrick Watson · 31 May 2019
Talking UC Evolution with Evolve IP
As the Unified Communications marketplace continues to transform, becoming more closely connected with the demand for collaboration and enhanced teamwork…
Rob Scott · 29 May 2019
Cloud Calling or a Meetings First Strategy?
Why UC buyers still start with cloud calling, not video: Zoom, Cisco Webex, PGI and GoTo are pushing UCaaS, but Microsoft Teams leads. Published on UC Today.
Rob Scott · 22 May 2019
Bridging Comms Gaps with XMedius
Why it matters: XMedius lets large enterprises bridge legacy PBX and cloud UC with XM Connect, Microsoft Teams, transcription and secure messaging. Published on
Rob Scott · 22 May 2019
All the News from UC EXPO 2019
Arguably, Europe's biggest unified communications industry event concluded this week at ExCeL London.
Patrick Watson · 17 May 2019
Cisco vs. Microsoft - Which Team are you on?
Cisco vs Microsoft Teams: why UC 3.0 matters for UX, CX and collaboration buyers. Published on UC Today, with Webex, Skype for Business and Office 365.
Rob Scott · 17 May 2019
Microsoft Announces New Platform Enhancements
Microsoft Teams gains new developer and security features, including Graph APIs, single sign-on, app certification and Share to Teams. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 16 May 2019
Cisco Contact Centre vs Microsoft Teams - Exploring Enterprise CX
Why CX buyers should care: Cisco Contact Centre offers CCaaS, AI routing and analytics, while Microsoft Teams still relies on third-party integrations. Publishe
Rob Scott · 13 May 2019
Microsoft Teams vs. Cisco Webex Teams: Final Thoughts
Hopefully by now you've read our Cisco vs Microsoft Smart Guide , if not you can download it using the link. Here's some final thoughts...
Rob Scott · 13 May 2019
Cisco Webex Teams vs. Microsoft Teams Administration
Why UC admins need control, compliance and adoption: Cisco Webex Teams and Microsoft Teams administration, security, APIs, pricing and licensing, Published on U
Rob Scott · 13 May 2019
Cisco Webex Teams vs. Microsoft Teams - Channels or Spaces?
Why Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex Teams matter: Channels vs Spaces shapes collaboration, chat, video, whiteboards and integrations. Published on UC Today.
Rob Scott · 13 May 2019
Cisco Webex Meetings vs. Microsoft Teams Meetings
Cisco Webex Meetings vs Microsoft Teams Meetings shows how UC 3.0 features, AI, WebRTC and Outlook integration affect enterprise collabor
Rob Scott · 13 May 2019
Cisco vs. Microsoft Cloud Calling - Discussing the Options
Why cloud calling matters: Cisco Webex Calling and Microsoft Teams calling plans affect UCaaS, PSTN, SIP trunking and user experience. Published on UC Today.
Rob Scott · 13 May 2019
Exploring the Value of Collaboration with Microsoft Teams
Forrester says Microsoft Teams can deliver $30.3m in benefits for 5,000 users, as chat, meetings and apps improve collaboration. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 13 May 2019
Out Loud: Skype is Back in May's Microsoft Podcast!
Skype for Business IP phone firmware deadlines, Microsoft Teams updates, VDI chat, Kaizala and information barriers. Published on UC Today.
Patrick Watson · 10 May 2019
Owl Labs Raises $15m for Expansion
Owl Labs raises $15m from Spark Capital, Matrix Partners and Playground Global to expand Meeting Owl, boosting Zoom, Google Hangouts and Microsoft Teams.
Ian Taylor · 8 May 2019
CallTower Upgrades CT Cloud Voice Suite
CallTower’s CT Cloud Unite adds 40 integrations to CT Cloud Voice Suite, helping Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams and Zoom users improve UCaaS productivity.
Rebekah Carter · 7 May 2019
Deploying Microsoft Teams for your Small Business
Microsoft Teams deployment for SMBs hinges on the right Microsoft 365 licensing, Enterprise Edition and training.
Ian Taylor · 7 May 2019
Microsoft Teams Introduces France Data Residency
Microsoft recently announced that its Teams Collaboration tool will provide data residency for France, as of March 2019.
Rebekah Carter · 2 May 2019
Latest VOSS-4-UC Now Generally Available
VOSS-4-UC 19.1.1 is now generally available, adding automation, contact centre, auto attendant and Microsoft Teams support. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 1 May 2019
The Unicorns of UC
With such great stories being told in the Unified Comms and contact centre industries, catching yourself a unicorn is now a reality is our little world of phones and call routing
Dominic Kent · 26 Apr 2019
Could Alexa Replace the Business Phone?
Business need to be productive. In 2019, I’d like to think that introducing a new technology is a great way to achieve this and widely accepted
Dominic Kent · 25 Apr 2019
Chanty: An Exciting Alternative to Slack?
Chanty challenges Slack and Microsoft Teams with unlimited message history, audio and video calls, task management and AI.
Rebekah Carter · 25 Apr 2019
Refreshing Broadcast Meetings & Live Event Quality
Right at the top of any collaboration tech stack, is video sharing and Microsoft Teams’ new feature is all set for this final frontier
Rob Scott · 24 Apr 2019
Enterprise Mobility: Bring Your Own Ideas
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), for most people and organisations, is a buzzword. Enterprises have dabbled in BYOD for years but the security and restricted access issues has put off both IT and users
Dominic Kent · 24 Apr 2019
Zoom IPO: Tip of the Iceberg
Zoom’s soaring Nasdaq IPO shows why profitable video conferencing matters for workplace buyers, with Cisco, Microsoft Teams and Webex in play. Published on UC T
Patrick Watson · 23 Apr 2019
Making Tech Accessible & Applicable: Templates for Teams
Taking expansion plans a step forward, you can now simply go in without a plan thanks to Teams’ exciting new feature
Rob Scott · 18 Apr 2019
Video Collaboration is Just atap2chat Away
Proving there is no harm in dreaming big, Fabio referenced a future state where team members use the phrase “tap2chat me” like how Skype and Slack are informally used as verbs
Dominic Kent · 18 Apr 2019
Automating the Sales Process with Zoom.ai
“When a sales person is not selling, that’s a loss of potential revenue for a business”
Dominic Kent · 17 Apr 2019
Microsoft Kaizala Globally Available
Microsoft Kaizala is now globally available for Office 365 and Microsoft 365, adding messaging, video, workflows and Teams integration. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 17 Apr 2019
Verizon Offers Microsoft Teams Integrated Solutions
Verizon adds Microsoft Teams integration with SIP trunking and Direct Routing, using SBCaaS to link voice and collaboration across 80 countries. Published on UC
Rebekah Carter · 17 Apr 2019
AudioCodes Certified for Direct Routing for Teams
Two years since Microsoft announced Skype for Business Online would eventually be phased out, Microsoft has recently unveiled that Microsoft Teams has the…
Dominic Kent · 12 Apr 2019
Do it All with Microsoft Teams
In 2018, Microsoft announced a critical shift; Microsoft Teams was slated to become the primary driver for intelligent communication in the Office 365 suite, taking over from Skype for Business Online.This January, the transition was completed and Teams was ready to address any messaging, meeting, and calling requirement. It also promises to offer in-line translation capabilities and space for over 250 participants in meetings, among other features.
Rob Scott · 11 Apr 2019
Zoom Aiming High with AI
Zoom has rocketed to a Gartner Meetings Solutions MQ Leader to nestle with Cisco and Microsoft. Zoom’s Daniel Creigh and Priscilla Barolo share some thoughts on less application bloat, greater video conference adoption and better AI fueled user experience
Andy Cakebread · 11 Apr 2019
What is Cisco Webex Calling?
Cisco boasts a vast portfolio of telephony and cloud products. Naturally, the expectation is a cloud phone system offering should be natively intertwined with the phone package
Dominic Kent · 10 Apr 2019
Slack Integrates with Outlook and OneDrive: Why?
Slack is providing a better experience for existing users that can’t or won’t move away from Outlook. Interoperability is the unsexy buzz word that is too long to be marketed right now
Dominic Kent · 10 Apr 2019
Sauriga: A New Name for Customer Success
In the age of digital transformation , where new methods of working appear almost regularly, businesses are frequently investing in new and enhanced…
Rob Scott · 10 Apr 2019
Poly Enhances Native Microsoft Teams Experience
Poly’s CCX 500 and 700 bring native Microsoft Teams to desktop phones, helping buyers streamline meetings, calls and calendars. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 9 Apr 2019
Microsoft and Cisco Headline UC EXPO 2019
UC EXPO 2019 puts Microsoft and Cisco centre stage, with AI, cloud communications and Teams insights for buyers. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 8 Apr 2019
Watch the April News Update
Private equity interest in Avaya, IP Cortex’s Aerial Direct deal and new Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Cisco features signal UC shifts. Published on UC Today.
Patrick Watson · 4 Apr 2019
Zoom Phone Prepares to Disrupt the UCaaS Market
One of the leading video conferencing companies in the world, Zoom Video Communications, recently announced a host of new updates to their cloud-based…
Rob Scott · 4 Apr 2019
Microsoft Teams Introduces Location-Based Routing
Location-Based Routing makes Microsoft Teams compliant and protocol sensitive. We tell you how
Rob Scott · 3 Apr 2019