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Video Conferencing - The Right Tools
Why is VC (Video Conferencing) the poor relation when it comes to the efficient deployment of tools?
Guest Blogger · 3 Apr 2019
West's Approach to Collaboration
UC Today attended Enterprise Connect 2019 , potentially the biggest unified communications and collaboration event on the planet, to bring you interviews…
Patrick Watson · 2 Apr 2019
Zoom.ai Simplifies Meeting Room Booking
Zoom.ai room booking cuts wasted time for Microsoft Teams Rooms, Google and Robin users. Published on UC Today, it automates availability and sync.
Dominic Kent · 1 Apr 2019
PDP Gaming Files Logo Complaint Against Poly
PDP Gaming’s trademark complaint could force Poly to rethink its new logo, affecting Polycom, Plantronics and Microsoft Teams buyers. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 1 Apr 2019
Gamma adds Collaboration to its Horizon Cloud PBX
Leading communications provider to the UK business sector, Gamma, has beefed up its Horizon Cloud PBX proposition with the announcement of Horizon Collaborate
Andy Cakebread · 29 Mar 2019
Out Loud: April Showers of Microsoft Teams News
Our usual expert guest and Microsoft MVP Tom Arbuthnot, from Modality Systems , joins Patrick to review all of the Microsoft Teams news from the past few…
Patrick Watson · 29 Mar 2019
Microsoft Teams Reveals Exciting New Features
Microsoft Teams adds data loss prevention, live events and whiteboard tools as usage tops 500,000 organisations. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 28 Mar 2019
Fuze vs. Microsoft: Discombobulated by UCaaS Solutions?
Ready for a communications upgrade? You'll need to choose the right vendor first. Here's everything you need to know about Fuze and Microsoft.
Rebekah Carter · 27 Mar 2019
Swoop Datacom V2 to Migrate 15m Legacy Endpoints
“Provisioning and device management is an absolute nightmare when you don’t know what you’re doing. We’ve removed that barrier”
Dominic Kent · 27 Mar 2019
All the Latest on Microsoft Teams from Lori Wright
Microsoft Teams’ rapid growth matters for buyers: 500,000 organisations, 44 languages and 8 new features, including Whiteboard, live captioning and backgrounds.
Patrick Watson · 26 Mar 2019
Qunifi - Integrate your Phone System with Teams
Qunifi’s Call2Teams lets any phone system connect to Microsoft Teams and Office 365, helping resellers and enterprises simplify UC. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 22 Mar 2019
Zoom Announces New Features & Integrations
Leaders in the communication and collaboration environment, Zoom recently announced new features and integrations for their Zoom Phone, Zoom Rooms, and…
Rebekah Carter · 22 Mar 2019
Tech for Everyone: Microsoft Teams for Firstline Workers
Universalising technology is granular to its impact – this is why the new features from Microsoft Teams can be game-changing for frontline workers
Rob Scott · 21 Mar 2019
Out Loud: Mio Scoop Collaboration Innovation Award
Mio wins a Collaboration Innovation Award for interoperable Microsoft Teams, Slack and Webex Teams, cutting silos and shadow IT.
Patrick Watson · 21 Mar 2019
Former Facebook Star Creates Rival App
Former Facebook star Rousseau Kazi launches Threads, rivaling Workplace by Facebook with asynchronous collaboration for teams. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 20 Mar 2019
UC - How to Reduce Costs & Boost Satisfaction
The way business is conducted has changed around the world. Modern workforces are no longer limited by physical location, or on-premises data centres and…
Guest Blogger · 19 Mar 2019
Microsoft Teams Analytics Review
Look, learn, assess, and evaluate user behaviour like never before with Microsoft Teams’ hot new feature
Rob Scott · 14 Mar 2019
Out Loud: Reviewing Collaboration Week NY 19
Why Collaboration Week NY 19 matters: UC Today reviews free regional collaboration events, IoT, Cisco Webex Teams, Microsoft Teams, Slack and security.
Patrick Watson · 13 Mar 2019
Endpoint Wars 2019 – Which is the Best Device?
Endpoint wars 2019 shows why Grandstream, Avaya, Cisco, Yealink and Plantronics matter for UC, SIP, Teams and headsets.
Dominic Kent · 13 Mar 2019
Which UC Platform is Best for Remote Working Businesses?
Thinking of launching your own remote-working endeavour? You'll need a communication strategy you can rely on to connect with contractors, freelancers, and clients.
Rebekah Carter · 12 Mar 2019
Top CCaaS Providers 2019
It can be a minefield when breaking down who to even approach. And that needs to happen a long time before you start seeing demos and producing requirements
Dominic Kent · 12 Mar 2019
Microsoft Collaboration Update - March 2019
Why Teams migration planning matters: Microsoft makes Teams default in Office ProPlus, with Skype for Business updates, SBC certification and templates. Publish
Patrick Watson · 6 Mar 2019
Out Loud: RingCentral - Next Gen UCaaS Innovation
RingCentral’s UCaaS roadmap links Microsoft Teams, Google and AI to a unified desktop client for better collaboration.
Patrick Watson · 28 Feb 2019
Out Loud: Deadline Date for Skype to Teams Move?
No Teams migration deadline yet, but Microsoft is auto-upgrading Skype for Business users and adding Teams to Office Pro Plus. Published on UC Today.
Patrick Watson · 26 Feb 2019
4K Video Key for Lifesize
Lifesize showcases 4K video at ISE 2019 after heavy product investment. Published on UC Today, see why buyers should watch its video conferencing solutions.
Patrick Watson · 22 Feb 2019
Crestron Collaboration with Microsoft Teams
Crestron’s Flex range brings native Microsoft Teams to more hardware, helping buyers compare desktop phones, touch displays and B100 soundbar video. Published o
Patrick Watson · 20 Feb 2019
Let's Talk Logitech Tap
Logitech Tap aims to simplify meeting joins with one-touch control and Microsoft, Google and Zoom integration. Published on UC Today.
Patrick Watson · 19 Feb 2019
Logitech Transforms Meeting Room Control
Logitech Tap simplifies meeting room control for Google Hangouts Meet, Zoom Rooms and Microsoft Teams Rooms with one-touch video.
Rebekah Carter · 18 Feb 2019
Mattermost Enters The Collaboration Market
Mattermost, an open source B2B technology company, has officially entered the $30 billion collaboration market with a new collaboration tool to take on…
Dominic Kent · 14 Feb 2019
In The Spotlight: ISE 2019
ISE 2019 showed why AV, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex Teams and Zoom Rooms matter to UC buyers, with Crestron, Logitech and Polycom.
Patrick Watson · 12 Feb 2019
Office 365 Changes Flying Under the Radar
Microsoft Office 365 changes default 64-bit installs, Teams trials and Skype for Business migration, affecting admins using Azure Active
Rebekah Carter · 12 Feb 2019
Watch as the Microsoft Teams Podcast Returns!
The Microsoft Teams podcast covers Skype for Business patches, Office 365 Business plans, SBC certification and Teams updates.
Patrick Watson · 8 Feb 2019
Cisco Live EMEA 2019
Cisco Live EMEA in Barcelona shows why Webex Teams, BroadSoft, Tropo and Cisco collaboration matter for hybrid work. Published on UC Today.
Dominic Kent · 4 Feb 2019
Plantronics Polycom Has Joined the (Small) Meeting
Plantronics Polycom launches Polycom Studio for huddle rooms, bringing plug-and-play USB video, NoiseBlock and 4K to Teams, Zoom and Webe
Dominic Kent · 1 Feb 2019
Microsoft Teams Platform Launched by Conversant
Conversant launches Microsoft Voice for Teams, replacing separate phone systems with cloud calling via Office 365 and Teams.
Rebekah Carter · 1 Feb 2019
Skype Rooms Becomes Microsoft Teams Rooms
Why it matters: Microsoft has rebranded Skype Rooms as Microsoft Teams Rooms, adding One Touch Join, proximity detection and dual screens. Published on UC Today
Rebekah Carter · 31 Jan 2019
Slack: 10 Million Daily Active Users
Slack hits 10 million daily active users, with 65 Fortune 100 customers and rising premium uptake as Microsoft Teams competes.
Rebekah Carter · 30 Jan 2019
Out Loud: Microsoft Monthly Podcast Returns
Teams and Skype for Business updates matter for migration planning, as Microsoft adds default Office 365 Business installs, SBCs and IP phones. Published on UC
Patrick Watson · 29 Jan 2019
Collaboration Predictions for 2019
Why collaboration buyers should care: app overload, AI, 4K video and UCaaS are reshaping Microsoft Teams, Slack, Cisco, Webex Calling and Zoom. Published on UC
Rob Scott · 23 Jan 2019
Transforming the Classroom with Microsoft Teams!
Why it matters: Microsoft Teams is adding Grade Sync, mobile grading, Turnitin and MakeCode for education. Published on UC Today.
Patrick Watson · 23 Jan 2019
Small Business Phone Systems - Choosing the Best UC Provider
There is no right or wrong in terms of brand, each vendor endeavours to have feature parity with the other. However, what is important is you choose the 'best fit' solution for your small business
Rob Scott · 22 Jan 2019
Unify Circuit 5 Years On
As Unify Circuit approaches its 5th birthday, I spoke to Philipp Bohn, VP of Marketing for Cloud Collaboration at Unify, to run through some key milestones he has witnessed since Circuit's inception.
Dominic Kent · 18 Jan 2019
Empowering Firstline Workers with MS Teams
Microsoft Teams adds mobile customisation, Praise and Graph API for Shifts, helping firstline workers stay productive. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 17 Jan 2019
Liveoak Review: Online Coaching Software
Liveoak helps banks, insurance and wealth firms deliver compliant customer coaching with video, eSignature, CRM integration and secure collaboration. Published
Rebekah Carter · 16 Jan 2019
AvePoint - First Office 365 Restore Bot
AvePoint, a company dedicated to creating best-in-class software in the communications space, recently announced AVA, the AvePoint Virtual Assistant.
Rebekah Carter · 15 Jan 2019
Jabra Launches Wireless Earbuds for Business
Jabra’s Evolve 65t brings Skype for Business-certified true wireless earbuds to mobile workers, with 4-mic audio, dual connectivity and M
Rebekah Carter · 10 Jan 2019
Symphony Predicts Collaboration Evolution in 2019
Why collaboration tools matter in 2019: Symphony sees AI chatbots, end-to-end encryption and consolidation around Slack, Microsoft Teams and security.
Rebekah Carter · 8 Jan 2019
Audiocodes and the Journey to MS Teams
Audiocodes discusses recent developments that are helping users along their journey to Microsoft Teams.
Ian Taylor · 7 Jan 2019
Who's BIG in Endpoints 2019?
Countless communication vendors have made their mark on the industry this year. Here are just some of the biggest players in the Endpoint market e.g Business Phones, Conference Phones, Headsets and accessories
Rebekah Carter · 3 Jan 2019
CallTower Provides Microsoft Teams Calling Plans
CallTower’s Microsoft Teams Calling plans and Direct Routing move Office 365 voice into the cloud, with US-based support. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 19 Dec 2018
Most Popular UC News Stories from 2018
2018 UC trends shifted collaboration and cloud communications. Published on UC Today, see why Cisco, Microsoft Teams, Webex Teams and Mitel matter.
Rob Scott · 14 Dec 2018
Endpoint Incentive Eases Collaboration Confusion
AudioCodes introduces a new Investment Protection Programme to remove device confusion on journey to Microsoft Intelligent Communications.
Ian Taylor · 14 Dec 2018
Service Management Trends 2019
As communication environments grow increasingly complex, service management software is on the rise. We spoke to market leaders about the future of SM software.
Rob Scott · 10 Dec 2018
Out Loud: Microsoft Christmas Special
Microsoft Teams gains call park and group call pickup, with IP phones and Office icons in focus. Published on UC Today.
Patrick Watson · 10 Dec 2018
VanillaIP's Class of 2019
VanillaIP’s Class of 2019 aims to boost channel partners with hosted telephony training and marketing support. Published on UC Today, it targets BroadSoft, Micr
Dominic Kent · 7 Dec 2018
Is Google Killing Hangouts?
Google Hangouts is being merged into Hangouts Chat and Meet, reshaping enterprise chat and meetings. Published on UC Today, why buyers should care.
Dominic Kent · 6 Dec 2018
Slack Unveils Roadmap for 2019
In an article in September, I pondered what Slack might do next following their latest round of funding .
Dominic Kent · 5 Dec 2018
StarLeaf Opens New Office in Norway
Video conferencing and meeting rooms vendor, StarLeaf expands their presence in the Nordics with a new office in Oslo.
Rebekah Carter · 3 Dec 2018
The Collaboration Conundrum - VanillaIP
VanillaIP says remote collaboration matters most when it lifts productivity. Microsoft Teams, Slack, cloud telephony and SMBs.
Dominic Kent · 30 Nov 2018
November News from Microsoft Teams
Microsoft continues to roll out new updates for the Microsoft Teams experience. Here's what you can expect to see throughout November.
Rebekah Carter · 28 Nov 2018