All the News from SkySwitch's Vectors 2019
SkySwitch's Vectors 2019 spotlighted SD-WAN, Adaptiv Networks, UCaaS, E911 and Kari’s Law, giving resellers key buyer insights. Published on UC Today.
Patrick Watson · 12 Nov 2019
Zoom and Voxbone Team Up on Frictionless Comms
Leading communications-as-a-service company, Voxbone, recently announced that it had joined forces with the Zoom Video Communications brand, to extend the…
Rebekah Carter · 8 Nov 2019
How Fraud Protection Helps Resellers Create Competitive Advantage
Telecoms fraud is a growing problem, with costs in excess of £25.5bn per year – more than twice that of credit card fraud - Tollring's Carl Boraman offers some advice
Guest Blogger · 8 Nov 2019
What is Cloud Calling? The Complete Guide
As more businesses continue to take the plunge into the cloud environment, you might be left wondering what "cloud calling" really means, and how it works to transform your business. Today, we're going to give you your "101" intro to the basics of cloud telephony
Rob Scott · 6 Nov 2019
Down the Rabbit Hole of Enterprise Collaboration Interoperability
The real benefit of interoperability comes when organisations can connect disparate sites and be able to talk to other companies in a supply chain easily
Rene Millman · 6 Nov 2019
Exertis Launches ForgeServe IP Device Management Service
Exertis, a leading distributor of technology products for the business, enterprise, Pro AV, mobile and retail markets has announced the distribution of ForgeServe IP device provisioning and management suite from Swoop Datacom
Ian Taylor · 4 Nov 2019
Snom: Europeans Still Love Their Deskphones
Snom says deskphones still matter in Europe, with 83.5% preferring fixed phones as VoIP adoption rises on cost, quality and mobility. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 1 Nov 2019
Gamma Horizon Review: Partnered with BroadSoft
If you’re based out of the UK region, Gamma Horizon is definitely worth a look. Its mobile-first stance, superior network quality, and handset delivery in 24 hours, together make for a compelling value proposition
Anwesha Roy · 30 Oct 2019
SkySwitch Transforming SIP Trunk Sales & Adds Virtual Concierge
Why it matters: SkySwitch has upgraded channel-only UCaaS and CCaaS with Advanced SIP Trunking and a Virtual Concierge. Published on UC Today.
Patrick Watson · 30 Oct 2019
Soluno: Mobile First is Key to Cloud PBX Success
With a particular focus on enterprise telephony, Soluno's solutions offer flexibility, cost-savings, and integrations that make call handling more manageable
Ian Taylor · 24 Oct 2019
InReach Receives Technical Alliance Partner Status
InReach’s Gamma Technical Alliance Partner status strengthens cloud telephony and connectivity support for UK digital transformation buye
Rebekah Carter · 18 Oct 2019
Bandwidth: Migrating to the Cloud? Road-Test UCaaS Platforms
The third challenge in our series is the need to try out UCaaS platforms before you buy, switch between them, or peel back traffic—and the frustrating inability to do it
Guest Blogger · 17 Oct 2019
Three Ways to Embrace Workplace Mobility
No matter how you power your enterprise communications, you want the system, be it on-premises, hybrid, or Cloud-based, to extend the use of powerful…
Ian Taylor · 16 Oct 2019
To Infinity and Beyond with Voxbone
We spoke with Matt Brown, VP of Product at Voxbone, to find out more about the kind of opportunities that Voxbone delivers today
Rob Scott · 9 Oct 2019
Grandstream Releases Powerful New GRP2612W
World leaders in the realm of communication solutions, Grandstream recently announced the arrival of a new addition to its award-winning portfolio of SIP…
Rebekah Carter · 30 Sept 2019
An Enterprise Guide to UC Management – Part 2
In part 1 of this blog post , I introduced the concept of UC management. In this post, we dive into more detail about the value that a UC management can…
Guest Blogger · 19 Sept 2019
Cloud Comms Market Competition Heating Up
I was attending the North American leg of the summit series, in Washington, USA, and during my time at the event, I had an opportunity to pick up on some interesting trends and insights into the changing nature of the cloud communications space
Rob Scott · 19 Sept 2019
Bandwidth Revolutionises Number Porting
Bandwidth has upgraded number porting, helping enterprise CPaaS and VoIP teams accelerate carrier moves, SIP migration and onboarding. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 18 Sept 2019
Panasonic Launches UC-Line for Cloud Comms
Panasonic’s UC-Line brings cloud UCaaS, SIP phones, VoIP, video conferencing and Blueface to Europe, helping SMEs and enterprises scale.
Rebekah Carter · 17 Sept 2019
Highfive Continues to Innovate in UC
Why it matters: Highfive’s Meeting Connector links Zoom, Cisco Webex and BlueJeans, while new pricing adds unlimited licences for SMBs. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 17 Sept 2019
Grandstream GSC3500 Range Review - Exceptional Audio
With SIP paging, multi-cast paging and call waiting available, you'll have all the intercom functionality that you need, and there's even support for numerous languages too
Rebekah Carter · 30 Aug 2019
BICS APIs Empower Cloud-Based Service Providers
One of the most exciting features of BICS' Cloud Communications solution for global expansion is that it comes with access to a state-of-the-art API portal
Rob Scott · 30 Aug 2019
Introducing Channel Live 2019
Running on the 11th and 12th of September 2019, Channel Live delivers two full days of seminars, networking opportunities, product demonstrations and more to keep you on the cutting edge of the channel environment
Rebekah Carter · 30 Aug 2019
Grandstream GRP2600 Range Review: Carrier-Grade Power
If you're looking for state-of-the-art audio quality, combined with leading enterprise features and excellent functionality, the Grandstream GRP2000 range has it all
Rebekah Carter · 29 Aug 2019
Snom D385 IP Phone Review - The Best Yet?
Why SMBs should care: Snom’s D385 adds HD audio, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet and a 4.3-inch colour display to the D3xx IP phone line. Published on UC Today.
Anwesha Roy · 23 Aug 2019
ClearOne Enhances Cloud Collaboration Platform
ClearOne upgrades COLLABORATE Space with multi-screen classroom support, stronger security and 100-user meetings, helping education buyers. Published on UC Toda
Rebekah Carter · 23 Aug 2019
Four Tips to Get the Most Value from CPaaS
CPaaS helps smaller enterprises scale voice, SMS, analytics and SIP trunks without a large API team. Brightlink.
Guest Blogger · 20 Aug 2019
3 Easy Steps to Migrate a Toll-Free Number to the Cloud
The second challenge in our series is a problematic implementation caused by hesitancy and half-measures. It’s what happens when well-intended caution backfires
Guest Blogger · 13 Aug 2019
BICS Makes Global Numbers Digital
BICS solutions support the transformative demands of the modern enterprise, offering everything from seamless mobile connectivity and collaboration, to state-of-the-art fraud prevention and authentication features
Rob Scott · 30 Jul 2019
Bringing More Power to Provisioning with Swoop
The creators of the ForgeServe multi-tier IP provisioning and service management platform, Swoop Datacom has changed the way their users think about provisioning
Rob Scott · 11 Jul 2019
Cisco Webex Teams vs. Google Hangouts
Cisco Webex Teams vs Google Hangouts helps buyers weigh collaboration, video conferencing, chat, G Suite, SharePoint and OneDrive.
Rebekah Carter · 9 Jul 2019
Differentiation for the Channel with Mia Distribution
As the unified communication environment continues to transform and evolve, countless new companies are beginning to get involved in the environment.
Rob Scott · 9 Jul 2019
Introducing Carrier-Grade IP Phones from Grandstream
The company recently announced that it would be taking its IP phone offering to the next level with the release of a series phones classed as carrier-grade
Rebekah Carter · 4 Jul 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
"60% of Small Businesses Unaware of UC" - Ribbon Research Reveals
Why it matters: Ribbon research shows 60% of small businesses are unaware of unified communications, highlighting a major UC, IP and ICT adoption opportunity. P
Patrick Watson · 25 Jun 2019
Snom Introduces New Entry-Level Model
Snom’s D717 entry-level IP phone adds HD audio, colour display, ambient light sensor and VoIP security for SMB buyers.
Rebekah Carter · 14 Jun 2019
Gamma GX Summit ‘19
Gamma GX Summit ‘19 showed why TDM switch-off, SIP, cloud telephony and UCaaS matter for customer experience and UC.
Ian Taylor · 11 Jun 2019
Introducing Amazon Chime Calling and Voice Connector
Following the successful launch of the Amazon Chime collaboration service, Amazon has unveiled its solutions for companies who want to make calls…
Rebekah Carter · 10 Jun 2019
Telstra: Powering Webex Meetings for the Enterprise
Telstra, one of the leading telecommunications and information services companies, recently announced its Cisco certified CCA-SP partner status where it would provide a new CCA-SP service to complete the Cisco Webex Meetings suite for enterprise customers
Rob Scott · 4 Jun 2019
Zoom Phone Review: Zoom's New Calling Option
One of the market leaders in the video conferencing space, Zoom is well-known throughout the world for its exceptional meeting room solutions. If you're looking for high-quality video, exceptional usability, and reliability, then you can't go wrong with Zoom
Rebekah Carter · 31 May 2019
PGi’s GlobalMeet Platform to Make European Debut
PGi is moving innovation forward at the speed of light. Already this year, it announced plans to transform Unified Communications, collaboration, and…
Ian Taylor · 15 May 2019
Zoom Showcases Zoom Phone Expansion
Zoom expands Zoom Phone beta to the UK and Australia with BYOC, cloud PBX, PSTN, Salesforce, Twilio and Five9 integrations.
Rebekah Carter · 15 May 2019
Can Cisco Webex Calling Shake Up the World of UC?
Cisco Webex Calling and Webex Teams could help buyers shift from premises UC to cloud, with BroadSoft, PSTN and Flex Licensing.
Guest Blogger · 26 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
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
Kakapo Systems Release Unity Mobile 2.0 for BroadSoft
Since 2006, Kakapo Systems has developed unified communications and call center apps for BroadSoft service providers.
Ian Taylor · 12 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
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
RingCentral Meetings: Video Conferencing & Collaboration
Everything you need to know about RingCentral Meetings for video conferencing and collaboration in your unified communication stack.
Rebekah Carter · 2 Apr 2019
Centile ISTRA Has Everything You Need & More
Centile ISTRA adds native SIM FMC, Cloud PBX and CRM integrations, helping SMB resellers cut reinvestment and speed rollout.
Ian Taylor · 28 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
Nimans Partners with Cisco in New Comms Alliance
Nimans joins Cisco as a value-added partner, giving resellers access to MPP phones, headsets and BroadSoft cloud-calling. Published on UC Today.
Rebekah Carter · 25 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
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
Snom M-SC DECT Solutions Guide
Leading provider of communications technology, Snom, offers simple single cell DECT solutions through their high-performance M-SC series.
Rebekah Carter · 12 Mar 2019
Snom D7XX Series Buyer's Guide
Snom is an innovator in the communication technology space, known for their exceptional quality VoIP and desk phone devices.
Rebekah Carter · 11 Mar 2019
Snom D3XX Series Buyer's Guide
Innovators in IP devices, Snom offer a broad range of high-level telephony solutions in their D3XX range of desktop phones.
Rebekah Carter · 8 Mar 2019
Snom Headsets, Accessories and PA Systems
Snom's rich portfolio of communication devices goes beyond conference phones and desk phones. Snom also offers a selection of headsets, accessories, and even a PA system.
Rebekah Carter · 7 Mar 2019
Cloud Phone System vs. Traditional Phone System
Countless companies are beginning to move to the cloud for their communication needs, but the traditional PBX still has value to offer too. Which option is right for you?
Rebekah Carter · 6 Mar 2019
Snom Conferencing Solutions Buyer's Guide
Introducing the impressive range of high-quality conferencing solutions from Snom, a market leader in communication technology.
Rebekah Carter · 5 Mar 2019