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Out Loud: Automatic Upgrades to Microsoft Teams?
Tom Arbuthnot from Modality Systems joins Patrick to discuss the latest November updates for the Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business platforms.
Patrick Watson · 27 Nov 2018
Out Loud with Workplace by Facebook
Workplace by Facebook explains its mobile-first ML and auto-translate edge for enterprise collaboration. Published on UC Today.
Patrick Watson · 26 Nov 2018
Slack & Monzo: Strengthening Security with EKM
As collaboration software grows more popular throughout the enterprise, companies from all backgrounds are beginning to ask what they can do to keep their…
Rebekah Carter · 23 Nov 2018
GlobalMeet Delivers Greater Flexibility with Microsoft Teams & Video Collab
PGi, a leading provider of collaboration solutions, recently announced new features for their GlobalMeet solution, intended to provide more flexible teamwork experiences.
Rebekah Carter · 20 Nov 2018
Making the User the Hero of Microsoft Teams
Ensure a successful digital transformation by making the end-user the hero of your Microsoft Teams experience with the help of Arkadin’s change management tips.
Guest Blogger · 20 Nov 2018
Collaboration Technology and the Tug of War Between IT and Employees
A new report shows business professionals are introducing their preferred brands of technology into the workplace without IT’s approval, as demonstrated by the organic growth of Slack.
Guest Blogger · 19 Nov 2018
Zoom.ai Review - Add Intelligence to Collaboration Services
Zoom.ai, a chat-based productivity tool that helps employees securely automate everyday tasks - scheduling meetings, searching for files, managing the CRM & generating documents.
Ian Taylor · 16 Nov 2018
Say "HELLO 2" Collaboration Disruption
We sat down with the CEO of Solaborate to discuss the company's innovative collaboration and communication device, HELLO 2.
Rob Scott · 16 Nov 2018
Collaboration Software Vendors
Email still dominates, but collaboration software is now central to teamwork, onboarding and training. Published on UC Today, with Adobe, Mercedes Benz.
Rob Scott · 15 Nov 2018
#ConnectCentral18 - Day One at RingCentral Customer Conference
"RingCentral is about making real teams more productive, even on the football field".
Dominic Kent · 14 Nov 2018
Out Loud: Microsoft's Migration to Teams
We hear from Microsoft about their own internal migration from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams.
Patrick Watson · 13 Nov 2018
BlueJeans Video Gateway for Microsoft Teams
The use case for BlueJeans video gateway for Microsoft Teams is pretty self-explanatory. When a business reaches a certain size, scalability of every solution comes under scrutiny.
Dominic Kent · 9 Nov 2018
Introducing Viber For Business
By using Viber for Business, your business should expect an active and engaged audience on a consumer-first platform.
Dominic Kent · 6 Nov 2018
Out Loud: UC Awards 2018 - The Foundation of Formation Tech
As part of our 2018 UC Awards we speak to award nominee Formation Tech about their last 12 months, and their plans for 2019.
Patrick Watson · 5 Nov 2018
IP Phones Price Comparison
Whether you've got a tight budget, or you're looking for the best features for the lowest price, this is the guide for you.
Rebekah Carter · 30 Oct 2018
Your New IP Phone: AudioCodes 450HD Review
Introducing the advanced HD IP phone from AudioCodes: the 450HD IP Phone, featuring high-definition voice and state-of-the-art features
Rebekah Carter · 29 Oct 2018
Cool Endpoints 2019 - Look who's leading desktop innovation
Introducing some of the most popular brands for endpoints in 2018, and their flagship communication solutions.
Rebekah Carter · 26 Oct 2018
Out Loud: Skype for Business Server 2019 Available
Listen to all of the latest news on Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams in the October edition of the Out Loud Microsoft monthly podcast.
Patrick Watson · 25 Oct 2018
Microsoft Teams Now Available on Surface Hub
Microsoft recently revealed that their Microsoft Teams collaboration service is now available as an app for the Surface Hub.
Rebekah Carter · 24 Oct 2018
Unboxing Slack Enterprise Grid
The preferred solution for teams, is now all grown-up and ready to connect multiple divisions and departments, across any big organization. We share more about Slack: Enterprise edition.
Rob Scott · 23 Oct 2018
AudioCodes 405HD Review: Simple and Efficient Deskphone
Everything you need to know about the base level 405HD IP phone from Audio Codes, simple and cost-effective telephony for businesses.
Rebekah Carter · 19 Oct 2018
Say HELLO to the New Video Communication Device from Solaborate
Solaborate launches follow-up Video Collaboration solution that turns any TV into a powerful communication device using platforms such as MS Teams, Cisco Webex Teams and many more.
Ian Taylor · 17 Oct 2018
Not a Lot of Change in the Gartner UCaaS Magic Quadrant 2018
We explore the Gartner Magic Quadrant report for Unified Communications as a Service in 2018, complete with Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries and Niche Players.
Rebekah Carter · 16 Oct 2018Game On at GITEX
From virtual cricket to lunar rovers, GITEX 2018, the technology mega event, gets under way in Dubai.
Ian Taylor · 15 Oct 2018
Plantronics Elara 60 Phone Station Review
Plantronics have introduced a new phone station solution specifically designed for the increasingly mobile workforce. Here's what you need to know about the Elara 60 series.
Rebekah Carter · 11 Oct 2018
Karmabot Review for Microsoft Teams: A Simple Way to Track Performance
Microsoft introduces "Karmabot" as the first application on their list of in-chat tools to add to Microsoft Teams.
Rebekah Carter · 10 Oct 2018
Execs Exiting Cisco: What Does the Future Hold?
Cisco, like many vendors in the communication environment of late, has seen a phenomenal amount of transformation in recent years.
Rebekah Carter · 10 Oct 2018
Upgrading Your Audio: AudioCodes 445HD Review
Looking for a high-quality IP phone for your contact centre, UC, or enterprise telephony strategy? Introducing the AudioCodes 445HD.
Rebekah Carter · 10 Oct 2018Video: Microsoft Ignite Roundup
Watch Patrick Watson and Tom Arbuthnot, of Modality Systems, record the latest episode of the Out Loud Microsoft Podcast during Microsoft Ignite.
Patrick Watson · 3 Oct 2018
Ribbon Session Border Controller (SBC) Portfolio Review
We explore the Session Border Controller options available from Ribbon Communications to help you boost your communications stack.
Rebekah Carter · 3 Oct 2018Out Loud: UC Awards 2018 - StarLeaf, a Partner You Can Rely On
As part of our 2018 UC Awards we speak to award nominee StarLeaf about their last 12 months, and their plans for the future.
Patrick Watson · 2 Oct 2018
Outage Outrage with Cisco: What's Happening to WebEx?
Following a significant outage, Cisco WebEx users have been left unable to access messaging, meeting and conferencing services for several days.
Rebekah Carter · 1 Oct 2018Out Loud: UC Awards 2018 - Collaboration Critical for the Future with GCI
As part of our 2018 UC Awards we speak to award nominee GCI about how their 2018 has developed and their plans for 2019.
Patrick Watson · 1 Oct 2018Out Loud: Kollective Technology at Microsoft Ignite
Kollective specialise in helping businesses maximise their use of communication and collaboration platforms and we spoke to them about how they do this, during Microsoft Ignite 2018.
Patrick Watson · 28 Sept 2018
Yealink Expands Portfolio for Microsoft Teams across Voice and video
Yealink, a global leading unified communications (UC) solution provider, announced it is proud to deliver new audio and video devices for Microsoft Teams.
Ian Taylor · 27 Sept 2018
Microsoft Publishes Their Latest Skype for Business to Teams Roadmap
After announcing feature parity with Skype for Business Online in August, there's still a long way to go for Microsoft Teams.
Rebekah Carter · 27 Sept 2018Microsoft Ignite - Teams Takes Centre Stage
Read our feature interview with Keara James, Product Marketing Manager for Microsoft Teams, to find out why Teams has been so important at Ignite.
Ian Taylor · 27 Sept 2018
Plantronics Introduces Elara - New Phone Station for Mobile-First Workers
Plantronics, an audio pioneer and communications technology leader, has announced the Plantronics Elara 60 Series, a new category of productivity solution – the mobile phone station.
Ian Taylor · 26 Sept 2018Out Loud: Microsoft Teams Steals the Show at Ignite
Microsoft Expert Tom Arbuthnot and Patrick bring you a special episode of the Out Loud Microsoft podcast from the expo floor at Microsoft Ignite 2018.
Patrick Watson · 26 Sept 2018
Microsoft Live Events on Microsoft Teams
Want to broadcast information, updates, and presentations to huge online audiences in Microsoft Teams? Now you can with Microsoft Live Events on Teams.
Rebekah Carter · 26 Sept 2018BlueJeans Increases Meeting Productivity & Collaboration with Microsoft Teams
The first cloud service to connect desktops, mobile devices and room systems in one video meeting, BlueJeans Network has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to help unleash the power of Microsoft Teams.
Ian Taylor · 26 Sept 2018Microsoft Ignite - Ignition!
Microsoft Ignite is one of the tech giant's biggest annual events and it started today in Orlando.
Ian Taylor · 25 Sept 2018
Jabra Announces Speak 710 Microsoft Teams Integration
Jabra, a leader in engineering communications and sound, is announcing full integration of the Jabra Speak 710 conference speaker with Microsoft Teams at Microsoft Ignite 2018.
Ian Taylor · 25 Sept 2018
Crestron Partners with Microsoft to Deliver Simple, Consistent UX
Crestron will welcome guests to their booth at Microsoft Ignite 2018 in Orlando, to see the debut of the Crestron Flex portfolio for the modern workplace with Microsoft Teams.
Ian Taylor · 25 Sept 2018Microsoft Ignite News: Teams For All Workers
Microsoft are extending the power of Teams to make it more suitable for workers in all roles and across industries.
Ian Taylor · 24 Sept 2018Microsoft Ignite News: Teams Fastest App Ever
Microsoft have revealed that Teams, their collaboration platform, is the fastest growing business app in Microsoft history.
Ian Taylor · 24 Sept 2018
What will Slack do with all that money?
Dom Kent ponders what Slack might do with all their money after the latest round of funding.
Dominic Kent · 21 Sept 2018
Modality Systems Teams Accelerator - Implement Collaboration Fast
Modality Systems, will be launching their new Teams Accelerator suite of services for Microsoft Teams at Microsoft Ignite, 24-28 September 2018 in Orlando, Florida.
Ian Taylor · 19 Sept 2018
Microsoft Teams - eDiscovery Services for Meetings/Calling
In a blog post, Microsoft announced that as of July this year, Microsoft Teams will now support eDiscovery features for meeting and calling.
Rebekah Carter · 12 Sept 2018
A Bite Sized Look at the 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Meeting Solutions
Everything you need to know about the latest 2018 Magic Quadrant for Meeting Solutions - who's in and who's out?
Rebekah Carter · 11 Sept 2018
From Outages to New Funding: It's Been a Strange Summer for Slack
Let's face it; performance hasn't exactly been "smooth sailing" for Slack lately. The tool was hit by a slew of outages this summer.
Rebekah Carter · 7 Sept 2018
First-Class Solutions for Microsoft - Teamline by StarLeaf
StarLeaf has rebranded its GTm family of premium meeting room solutions for Microsoft UC as Teamline by StarLeaf.
Ian Taylor · 6 Sept 2018
Microsoft Announces Teams Feature Parity with Skype for Business
Microsoft recently announced that their "Teams" service has reached feature parity with Skype for Business.
Rebekah Carter · 29 Aug 2018
Ready to Try Message Translation in Microsoft Teams?
Remove the geographical boundaries in your teams with inline message translation support from Microsoft Teams.
Rebekah Carter · 22 Aug 2018
Assess Your IT Investment with Microsoft 365's Usage Analytics Reports
How do you make sure that the latest tools in your collaboration and communication stack are having the right impact? Microsoft's Usage Analytics reports are here to help.
Rebekah Carter · 17 Aug 2018Microsoft Ignite 2018, We'll Be There If You Can't Make it!
Microsoft's 2018 Ignite conference takes place next month and UC Today will be there to cover all the news.
Ian Taylor · 16 Aug 2018Out Loud: How Does Your Personality Impact Your Use of Technology? With Plantronics
Plantronics have conducted research into the impact that different personas have on the working habits of staff and in today's episode we look at this in more detail.
Patrick Watson · 15 Aug 2018
BlueJeans Drives Partner Growth & Profitability - Expands Channel Program
BlueJeans Network, creator of the first cloud service to connect desktops, mobile devices and room systems in one video meeting, has introduced a new tiered plan and a significant expansion of its channel program.
Ian Taylor · 13 Aug 2018
Modality Systems Diagnostics Review: Making the Most of Microsoft
We dive into the potential of the Modality Systems Diagnostics solution to help provide constant improvements to Microsoft collaboration services.
Rob Scott · 10 Aug 2018
UC Inspiration from Microsoft Inspire: Key Takeaways from Tim Field
We had an opportunity to speak with Tim Field, the Country Manager at PeterConnects, about the latest UC lessons from Microsoft Inspire.
Rob Scott · 9 Aug 2018