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Microsoft Teams' Intelligent Communications Plan
Microsoft Teams has grown drastically in the last year. To celebrate, the company is introducing a new intelligent communications plan
Rebekah Carter · 8 Aug 2018
Metaswitch and TekVizion Collaborate on Skype for Business Certification
TekVizion, a company which certifies, validates and automates communication and collaboration services, recently announced their decision to team up with Metaswitch on a new Skype for Business solution.
Rebekah Carter · 7 Aug 2018
Yealink Celebrates No.1 Status With Global Growth Award Triumph
Yealink is celebrating success after winning the 2018 Global Growth Excellence Leadership Award from consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
Ian Taylor · 6 Aug 2018
NuWave Launches Microsoft Teams Direct Routing Hosted Service with Ribbon
NuWave Communications is utilising Ribbon’s Microsoft Teams-certified Session Border Controller (SBC) to support its new Direct Routing for Microsoft Teams service for enterprise customers.
Ian Taylor · 6 Aug 2018
The Future of Unified Comms: Predictions for the 2021 UC Landscape
We explore the potential of the evolving UC marketing, and where communications might be heading next.
Rebekah Carter · 3 Aug 2018
Comparing Free Team Collaboration Apps with Premium Options
When it comes to choosing a collaboration solution for your team, is free or premium software the way to go?
Rebekah Carter · 3 Aug 2018
Management Challenges with Microsoft Office 365 Enterprise Collaboration
Have you been thinking of moving your communication and collaboration strategy over to Microsoft Office 365, whether Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams or a mix of both?
Rob Scott · 2 Aug 2018
Sennheiser SDW 5016 Review: Amazing Headset Audio for Business Users
We had the opportunity to test out the latest offering from Sennheiser - the incredible SDW 5016 headset. Here's what you need to know...
Ian Taylor · 1 Aug 2018Office 365 "Collaboration Couples" and their Role in Enterprise UC
Office 365 often comes to organisations to serve as the basis for employees’ digital workplaces and the environment for unified communications.
Ian Taylor · 1 Aug 2018
The Future of Outlook: Is it Microsoft Teams?
Will we see Teams in Outlook, Outlook in Teams or something else? What happens if Outlook becomes an add on for Teams? Could email finally be dead? Microsoft Teams replaces Outlook, take a read
Dominic Kent · 31 Jul 2018Finally Some Skype News in Our July Microsoft Update
Big news on Skype for Business Server 2019 edition and a roundup of even more features made available for Teams in our July Microsoft roundup.
Ian Taylor · 30 Jul 2018Slack and Atlassian Collaborate Then Axe Hipchat and Stride!
UC Today bring you news of the alliance between Slack and Atlassian which will see both Hipchat Cloud and Stride discontinued.
Ian Taylor · 27 Jul 2018
Arkadin Delivers Direct Routing for Microsoft Teams
Arkadin, an NTT Communications company, recently announced the launch of their Global Direct Routing service for Microsoft Teams.
Rebekah Carter · 26 Jul 2018
Tips for Developing Your Microsoft Teams Collaboration Strategy
You might be ready to implement Microsoft Teams into your workflow strategy, but do you know how to make the most of your new collaboration tool?
Rebekah Carter · 25 Jul 2018
Session Border Controllers 101 with AudioCodes
We review the AudioCodes SBC range, including their top features, benefits and everything you need to know about the Session Border Controllers.
Rob Scott · 24 Jul 2018Why UC is still hard to do well
We all use different parts of the Unified Communications puzzle. Skype, Webex, Citrix, Chime, Slack, WhatsApp – the list is almost endless. Dominic Hughes of GCI shares his thoughts.
Ian Taylor · 20 Jul 2018
The UC Renaissance
Due to great marketing and exceptional UX, customers have inherited the right to demand more. More from their employer, more from their comms vendor and more from a suite of comms tools.
Dominic Kent · 19 Jul 2018
Ribbon SBCs Enable Microsoft Teams to Deliver Integrated Voice Services
Ribbon Communications has announced that its Session Border Controller (SBC) portfolio has been certified with Microsoft Teams and is now available in a new offering, Microsoft Direct Routing for Teams.
Ian Taylor · 18 Jul 2018
Microsoft Teams Free Review: Your Guide to Budget-Friendly Collaboration
Microsoft has just revealed the free version of their Microsoft Teams offering, which is now available to companies worldwide. Check our review out
Rebekah Carter · 13 Jul 2018
The Journey from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams
The journey from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams is an important issue on the minds of enterprise leaders. In fact, the decision of how to launch the journey has been a hot topic ever since.
Rob Scott · 10 Jul 2018Out Loud: Are you Ready for Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business? With Modality Systems
We hear from Modality Systems to find out more about their Impact Assessment for Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business.
Patrick Watson · 9 Jul 2018
Collaboration vs Communication in a Digital World
The terms "collaboration" and "communication" are so intertwined today that they're beginning to merge together. So, what's the difference between the two?
Rebekah Carter · 2 Jul 2018Microsoft Teams Now Available for Government in Our June Update
Episode five of UC Today's Out Loud Microsoft podcast brings you all of June's news for Teams and Skype for Business.
Patrick Watson · 29 Jun 2018
Listen Up Podcast Fans! Out Loud from UC Today is Spotify Approved
Love our "Out Loud" podcast? Now you can listen in on Spotify! Here's everything you need to know about the ultimate UC podcast - Out Loud.
Patrick Watson · 28 Jun 2018
The Latest Updates to Microsoft Teams: What's New?
We examine the latest changes to Microsoft Teams as we continue to accelerate on the road from Skype for Business, to Teams collaboration.
Rebekah Carter · 27 Jun 2018
Windows Launches a New Kind of Collaboration Display
Microsoft launched a brand-new type of collaboration display tool at Computex, something a world apart from their Surface Hub.
Rebekah Carter · 25 Jun 2018
Microsoft Saves More than $120,000 per day in the Cloud
Microsoft reveals that cloud-based PBX and PSTN helps to save them over $120,000 per day with Skype for Business.
Rebekah Carter · 21 Jun 2018Out Loud: Microsoft Teams on the Frontline
A special group discussion around Microsoft Teams forms today's episode of Out Loud with the experts from Modality Systems.
Patrick Watson · 19 Jun 2018Out Loud at the PeterConnects Roadshow
On Out Loud we hear from PeterConnects CEO, Lucas de Clercq during the London leg of their European roadshow.
Patrick Watson · 18 Jun 2018
New Microsoft Certified Yealink Skype for Business IP & Conference Phone
Yealink offers an IP Phone solution series, including the T41S, T42S, T46S, T48S and conference phone CP960, for Skype for Business and Office 365
Ian Taylor · 18 Jun 2018
No Future for Lync Phone Edition (LPE) Devices with Microsoft Office 365
Following Microsoft's announcement that LPE devices will not connect to Microsoft Teams or Office 365, what can you do to maintain your communication system?
Ian Taylor · 15 Jun 2018
Microsoft Teams vs Amazon Chime: Which Way Should You Go?
Amazon Chime is one of the most recent collaboration tools to hit the market, but how does it compare to Microsoft's leading product, Teams?
Rebekah Carter · 13 Jun 2018Out Loud at Ribbon Perspectives 2018
UC Today's Out Loud hears from Ribbon Communications at their event Perspectives 2018 which took place in Los Angeles.
Patrick Watson · 12 Jun 2018
Nimans Resellers on a Journey of Discovery with Yealink & Microsoft
Nimans’ resellers have been on a journey of discovery with UC device manufacturer Yealink and tech giant Microsoft at a special insight event about future collaboration trends.
Ian Taylor · 12 Jun 2018
Maximise Your Microsoft Collab Investments with Diagnostics from Modality
Modality Systems has this week launched Diagnostics, a purpose-built solution designed to provide continuous Microsoft collaboration service improvements for your business.
Ian Taylor · 12 Jun 2018
BlueJeans Accelerates Growth with New Channel Partnerships
BlueJeans, innovators in the world of cloud communications, is taking its growth to the next level with a new selection of channel partnerships.
Rebekah Carter · 11 Jun 2018
Microsoft Teams Vs HipChat: Which is Best?
As more vendors enter the communication and collaboration space, how do Teams stack up against its competitors?
Rebekah Carter · 6 Jun 2018
Logitech Rally Sets New Standard for USB Video Conferencecams
Today, Logitech announces Logitech Rally, a premium, modular conferencecam that delivers studio-quality video, exceptional audio clarity, and an automated video conferencing experience.
Ian Taylor · 6 Jun 2018Out Loud: May is for Microsoft Teams
Episode four of UC Today's Out Loud Microsoft podcast brings you all of May's news for Teams and Skype for Business.
Patrick Watson · 31 May 2018
Microsoft Unveils the "Meeting Room of the Future" & its Amazing Features
Microsoft's "Build" conference showed off a host of new and exciting technology for businesses and meeting rooms.
Rebekah Carter · 30 May 2018
Exploring Microsoft Teams Guest Access Without a Security Nightmare
Guest access is a crucial, and long-anticipated feature of Microsoft Teams, but how can CIOs use it without compromising on security?
Rebekah Carter · 30 May 2018
Competitive Collaboration: Slack Adds More Users to the Fold
Slack reveals an increase in users, but what do the numbers really mean for the collaborative app's long-term growth?
Rebekah Carter · 24 May 2018
StarLeaf Review - Flexible Video Conferencing for your Enterprise
StarLeaf blends cloud and on-premises video conferencing, Slack and BlueJeans integrations, and enterprise room systems.
Rebekah Carter · 24 May 2018
Microsoft Teams Announces New Virtual Assistant Integration
Microsoft recently announced that Teams will integrate with Cortana and include both translation and transcription features for users.
Rebekah Carter · 23 May 2018
Top 10 UC EXPO 2018 Takeaways
Last week UC Today attended UC EXPO 2018 in London. Here's our top 10 takeaways from the event.
Rob Scott · 21 May 2018
Understanding Generation Z: What Microsoft's New Study Tells Us
In a recent study conducted by Microsoft, the technology giant found that Gen Z feels uncomfortable using new tools but prefer to talk by chat and text.
Rebekah Carter · 18 May 2018
The Microsoft Teams Transformation: New Features
Microsoft releases a range of new features for their Teams app in preparation for the shift away from Skype for Business.
Rebekah Carter · 18 May 2018
Going Mobile with Microsoft Teams
As trends like remote and mobile working become increasingly popular, how can Microsoft Teams help flexible companies thrive?
Rebekah Carter · 16 May 2018
Enterprise UC&C: The Case for Workplace Transformation
Today's enterprises are moving through a state of digital transformation. Preparing for the future means embracing solutions like UC&C.
Rebekah Carter · 11 May 2018
One Week to Go Until UC EXPO 2018 - Register Now
It’s a week to go until UC EXPO, Europe’s largest Unified Communications and Collaboration event, returns to ExCeL London.
Ian Taylor · 9 May 2018
Diving Into Microsoft Teams Direct Routing
Reports suggest that Microsoft Teams will offer a model where customers can connect their own Session Border Controller to Office 365.
Rebekah Carter · 9 May 2018The Changing Face of Cisco Collaboration
We examine the huge fluctuation that has been taking place within the collaboration divisions of Cisco over the past few weeks.
Ian Taylor · 4 May 2018
The Call Centre Steals the Show at thevoicefactory Partner Day
Lots to learn and see at thevoicefactory Partner Day held in Cardiff, with special guest speaker and new owners.
Dominic Kent · 3 May 2018
Microsoft Teams vs Yammer - Comparing Microsoft's Collaboration Apps
Ever since Microsoft announced that Teams would be replacing Skype for Business, users have been wondering how the Yammer and Teams services interact.
Rebekah Carter · 2 May 2018Destination Microsoft Teams
Episode 3 of our Microsoft Monthly podcast brings you all the latest news and updates from Skype for Business and Teams.
Patrick Watson · 27 Apr 2018
Teams Introduces Interoperability with Skype for Business
Microsoft continues to turbo-charge Teams by unveiling a new update featuring interoperability for Skype for Business in the hope of streamlining business transitions.
Rebekah Carter · 26 Apr 2018
Polycom vs Yealink: Perplexed by Collaboration Solutions?
In a world where collaboration and communication are critical to success, how do you choose the right tech between Polycom and Yealink?
Rebekah Carter · 26 Apr 2018
Microsoft Teams: Free vs Paid, which is Right for You?
Rumours suggest that there will be a free version of Microsoft Teams, but what does that mean for your business?
Rebekah Carter · 25 Apr 2018
ALE's Trojan Horse: UCaaS & CPaaS on Your Terms
We spoke to Xavier Martin of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise about the company's approach to CPaaS and UCaaS for the digitally transforming world
Rob Scott · 25 Apr 2018
UC&C: The Past, Present, and Future
With the market for UC&C predicted to triple in value to $96 billion over the next five years, we thought we’d review the UC market.
Rob Scott · 24 Apr 2018