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HP Q3 Earnings: Poly Moves Into Workplace Platform
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HP Q3 Earnings: Poly Moves Into Workplace Platform

HP’s PC shipments fell 16 percent in the third quarter, even as revenue rose. As costs build, the company is widening its workplace technology strategy, bringing Poly Lens and meeting-room device management into its Workforce Experience Platform for IT teams

Christopher Carey · 27 Aug 2026
Inside the Smart Stadium That Never Sleeps
Sponsored · Crestron

Inside the Smart Stadium That Never Sleeps

Why it matters: Spotify Camp Nou’s Crestron AV-over-IP, DM NVX, DM NAX, Teams, XiO Cloud and Virtual Control turn Espai Barça into a 365-day venue. Published on

Marcus Law · 21 Jul 2026
Are You Cutting Office Costs While Quietly Increasing Productivity Loss?
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Are You Cutting Office Costs While Quietly Increasing Productivity Loss?

Workplace cost optimization creates hidden productivity losses. Balance office cost vs productivity with a smarter workplace ROI strategy.

Sean Nolan · 25 Jun 2026
Securing the Smart Meeting Room: The New Risk Surface Hiding in Plain Sight
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Securing the Smart Meeting Room: The New Risk Surface Hiding in Plain Sight

Smart meeting rooms are packed with connected devices — and most enterprises don't govern them. Here's what CISOs and IT leaders need to know

Christopher Carey · 25 Jun 2026
Is Your Collaboration Stack Slowing Teams Down?
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Is Your Collaboration Stack Slowing Teams Down?

Collaboration stack causing confusion? Discover how digital workplace fragmentation quietly kills team productivity.

Thomas Walker · 23 Jun 2026
InfoComm 2026: Iowa State's Mike Pedersen on Why Higher Ed AV Must Embrace AI Fast
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InfoComm 2026: Iowa State's Mike Pedersen on Why Higher Ed AV Must Embrace AI Fast

Iowa State University's Audiovisual Experience Manager Mike Pedersen talks AI, classroom standardisation, and AV over IP at Infocomm 2026.

Christopher Carey · 23 Jun 2026
From Rooms to Experiences: The Biggest Takeaways from InfoComm 2026
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From Rooms to Experiences: The Biggest Takeaways from InfoComm 2026

InfoComm 2026 showed AV moving beyond rooms, with smarter spaces, interoperability, AV/IT convergence and meeting equity shaping the future of workplace experience

Marcus Law · 19 Jun 2026
InfoComm 2026: Microsoft's Keynote, AI, and the Rise of UC
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InfoComm 2026: Microsoft's Keynote, AI, and the Rise of UC

InfoComm 2026 shows Microsoft Teams, Copilot, Logitech, Zoom and Webex driving UC, AI and interoperability in meeting rooms.

Marcus Law · 19 Jun 2026
From Headsets to the Room: HP's Collaboration Overhaul at InfoComm 2026
Sponsored · HP

From Headsets to the Room: HP's Collaboration Overhaul at InfoComm 2026

HP Poly unveiled an AI-powered collaboration portfolio at InfoComm 2026 – headsets, video and unified device management.

Christopher Carey · 19 Jun 2026
How to Connect Workplace Data Sources That Were Never Designed to Work Together
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How to Connect Workplace Data Sources That Were Never Designed to Work Together

Discover why workplace analytics fail when data remains siloed. Learn how enterprise data unification connects space and systems effectively.

Sean Nolan · 18 Jun 2026
Building The Smart Workplace: Why Collaboration Technology Is Driving AI ROI
Sponsored · Shure

Building The Smart Workplace: Why Collaboration Technology Is Driving AI ROI

AI is reshaping the way organizations work, but the focus is shifting from adoption to impact.

Kristian McCann · 17 Jun 2026
Why Frontline-First Communications Are Becoming Operational Infrastructure
Sponsored · Mitel

Why Frontline-First Communications Are Becoming Operational Infrastructure

Frontline communications are now operational infrastructure. Published on UC Today, Mitel says voice, AI, GDPR and SOC 2 matter for frontline work.

Christopher Carey · 4 Jun 2026
Logitech Highlights Six Essential Workplace Data Points Every Enterprise Should Measure
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Logitech Highlights Six Essential Workplace Data Points Every Enterprise Should Measure

Discover how tracking office space utilization metrics and workplace data analytics helps organizations maximize their real estate potential.

Sean Nolan · 3 Jun 2026
Your UC Platform Isn't Down: It's Just Performing Badly Enough to Frustrate Everyone
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Your UC Platform Isn't Down: It's Just Performing Badly Enough to Frustrate Everyone

Discover how hidden CX network latency and slow service response time degrade customer experience despite perfect uptime metrics.

Sean Nolan · 3 Jun 2026
Zoom Launches ZoomMate – an AI Agent That Finishes the Work Your Meetings Start
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Zoom Launches ZoomMate – an AI Agent That Finishes the Work Your Meetings Start

Zoom launches ZoomMate, an agentic AI tool that connects meeting conversations to enterprise workflows across Salesforce, Jira, and Slack.

Christopher Carey · 1 Jun 2026
Why BYOD Small Rooms Undermine AI Meeting Outcomes
Sponsored · Jabra

Why BYOD Small Rooms Undermine AI Meeting Outcomes

Why BYOD small rooms hurt AI meeting summaries and transcription, and how Jabra PanaCast U30, Jabra Plus and Evolve3 can help. Published on UC Today.

Christopher Carey · 29 May 2026
Google Beam Adds 3D Group Meeting Support for Zoom and Google Meet
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Google Beam Adds 3D Group Meeting Support for Zoom and Google Meet

Google Beam can now render a full group call in 3D on Zoom and Meet. Here's what the I/O 2026 experiment means for enterprise video conferencing.

Marcus Law · 27 May 2026
Microsoft Teams Admits Its Meeting Controls Are Broken. Here's How It's Fixing Them.
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Microsoft Teams Admits Its Meeting Controls Are Broken. Here's How It's Fixing Them.

Microsoft Teams is redesigning its meeting controls and share panel from July 2026, with a centred toolbar, live previews, and two-step share confirmation.

Marcus Law · 26 May 2026
Microsoft Is Retiring Teams Together Mode: The End of a Pandemic-Era Big Idea
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Microsoft Is Retiring Teams Together Mode: The End of a Pandemic-Era Big Idea

Microsoft is retiring Teams Together Mode in June 2026. Here's the feature's pandemic origin story, why it failed to stick, and what it signals for Teams' future.

Marcus Law · 18 May 2026
Mastering Zoom Compliance Through Certified Integration
Sponsored · Theta Lake

Mastering Zoom Compliance Through Certified Integration

For regulated organisations, a compliance programme is only as strong as its weakest point.

Marcus Law · 7 May 2026
The Home Office Black Hole: How To Extend Observability to the Edge
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The Home Office Black Hole: How To Extend Observability to the Edge

Hybrid work has exposed a critical visibility gap at the network edge, leaving IT teams struggling to diagnose and fix last-mile performance issues beyond their control

Kristian McCann · 7 May 2026
Beyond the Video Call: Managing the Total Meeting Room Environment
Sponsored · Crestron

Beyond the Video Call: Managing the Total Meeting Room Environment

Crestron says meeting equity depends on room control, with 80 Series touchscreens unifying AV, lighting, shades and climate.

Kieran Devlin · 6 May 2026
The Architecture Play: Inside Yealink’s AV ONE Concept
Sponsored · Yealink

The Architecture Play: Inside Yealink’s AV ONE Concept

Yealink’s AV ONE could help buyers standardise multi-purpose ProAV rooms with audio, video, control and sensing, plus AI support. Published on UC Today.

Christopher Carey · 29 Apr 2026
AV Leader Masterclass: Engineering Your Next-Gen Meeting Rooms With Crestron
Sponsored · Crestron

AV Leader Masterclass: Engineering Your Next-Gen Meeting Rooms With Crestron

Crestron shows why AI meeting rooms need purpose-built hardware, Collab Compute, 1 Beyond cameras, AutoMeasure and 80 Series touchscreens

Kieran Devlin · 29 Apr 2026
Are Personal Devices Replacing Meeting Rooms Faster Than Expected?
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Are Personal Devices Replacing Meeting Rooms Faster Than Expected?

Personal collaboration devices and desk video endpoints are rising fast. Learn what it means for IT budgets, rooms, and ROI.

Sophie Wilson · 24 Apr 2026
Is Your Enterprise Voice Encryption Truly Secure or Misleading
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Is Your Enterprise Voice Encryption Truly Secure or Misleading

Voice encryption claims can be misleading. Learn transport vs end-to-end encryption, key management, and how to verify UC security.

Sean Nolan · 23 Apr 2026
The Blueprint for the AI-Powered Office With Crestron
Sponsored · Crestron

The Blueprint for the AI-Powered Office With Crestron

Join UC Today’s Kieran Devlin as he sits down with Brad Hintze, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing , and Joel Mulpeter, Senior Director of…

Kieran Devlin · 22 Apr 2026
Microsoft Teams Finally Wants to Stop Your Next Raise Hand Meeting Mishap
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Microsoft Teams Finally Wants to Stop Your Next Raise Hand Meeting Mishap

Microsoft Teams will soon move Raise Hand under Reactions, separate the Leave button, and add meeting toolbar customization.

Kieran Devlin · 22 Apr 2026
What If You Weren't Actually There? World Is the Reason Zoom, Docusign, and Okta Are Asking
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What If You Weren't Actually There? World Is the Reason Zoom, Docusign, and Okta Are Asking

World ID 4.0 arrives with Docusign, Okta, Vercel and Zoom as enterprises race to prove humans are behind their AI-driven workflows.

Marcus Law · 22 Apr 2026
World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026: How XR Keeps Breaking Workplace Boundaries (and Delivering Real Value)
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World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026: How XR Keeps Breaking Workplace Boundaries (and Delivering Real Value)

Celebrate World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026 with a buyer-friendly look at how enterprise XR boosts unified communications.

Alex Cole · 21 Apr 2026
Zoom, Tools for Humanity Partner to Tackle AI Impersonation and Deep Fakes
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Zoom, Tools for Humanity Partner to Tackle AI Impersonation and Deep Fakes

A new Zoom Tools for Humanity partnership integrates World ID to verify human presence in video meetings to defend against AI impersonation.

Kieran Devlin · 20 Apr 2026
UC Experts Discuss: What Next For Neat With Javed Khan as CEO?
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UC Experts Discuss: What Next For Neat With Javed Khan as CEO?

UC Today's pool of analysts discusses how the Neat appointment of Javed Khan as its new CEO might drive edge AI and meeting room innovation.

Kieran Devlin · 17 Apr 2026
Owl Labs Meeting Owl 5 Pro Gains Teams Certification
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Owl Labs Meeting Owl 5 Pro Gains Teams Certification

Owl Labs has added Microsoft Teams certification for the Meeting Owl 5 Pro, completing its certified ecosystem and expanding enterprise readiness.

Christopher Carey · 17 Apr 2026
Zoom Names Ex Microsoft Exec Russell Dicker as Chief Product Officer to Lead AI Charge
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Zoom Names Ex Microsoft Exec Russell Dicker as Chief Product Officer to Lead AI Charge

Zoom is progressing its AI product strategy by appointing former Microsoft Teams executive Russell Dicker as Chief Product Officer.

Kieran Devlin · 16 Apr 2026
Microsoft Kills Its Surface Hub Collaboration Displays: Key Takeaways for IT Leaders
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Microsoft Kills Its Surface Hub Collaboration Displays: Key Takeaways for IT Leaders

Microsoft has officially ended production of its Surface Hub collaboration displays. We analyze what it means for the market and IT buyers.

Kieran Devlin · 15 Apr 2026
Microsoft Teams Finally Adds Pre-Join Microphone Testing: The End of the Audio Guessing Game
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Microsoft Teams Finally Adds Pre-Join Microphone Testing: The End of the Audio Guessing Game

Microsoft is finally adding a Microsoft Teams microphone test to the pre-join screen. Discover the rollout timeline.

Kieran Devlin · 13 Apr 2026
Will Immersive Collaboration Replace Meetings or Enhance Them?
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Will Immersive Collaboration Replace Meetings or Enhance Them?

Learn where XR workplace tools add measurable value such as spatial computing collaboration and VR meetings for enterprise.

Alex Cole · 9 Apr 2026
Google Meet Launches Landmark Speech Translation on Mobile: The Universal Translator in Your Pocket
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Google Meet Launches Landmark Speech Translation on Mobile: The Universal Translator in Your Pocket

Google Meet Speech Translation is rolling out to iOS and Android. How will real-time audio dubbing impact enterprise collaboration?

Kieran Devlin · 9 Apr 2026
ViewSonic Expands Its ViewBoard Line With IFP41 Interactive Displays
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ViewSonic Expands Its ViewBoard Line With IFP41 Interactive Displays

ViewSonic launches the ViewBoard IFP41 series, large interactive displays with Android 16 and Google & Microsoft integration

Christopher Carey · 31 Mar 2026
Zoom's Louise Newbury-Smith: "Automate the Predictable, Humanise the Unpredictable"
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Zoom's Louise Newbury-Smith: "Automate the Predictable, Humanise the Unpredictable"

Zoom's Head of UKI Louise Newbury-Smith on how AI Companion is transforming UK workplaces, from agentic AI to frontline workers.

Marcus Law · 26 Mar 2026
Google Meet Launches Update to Better Screen Suspicious Bots
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Google Meet Launches Update to Better Screen Suspicious Bots

Google Meet is rolling out a new update that helps hosts spot and manage suspicious bots before they enter meetings

Kristian McCann · 25 Mar 2026
How to Close the Empathy Gap With Real-Time Translation: DeepL on the Future of Voice
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How to Close the Empathy Gap With Real-Time Translation: DeepL on the Future of Voice

DeepL Voice API brings real-time voice translation to contact centers, helping agents preserve tone, empathy, and compliance.

Kieran Devlin · 20 Mar 2026
The Hidden Technical Debt: Why 'Simple' Integrations Keep Breaking
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The Hidden Technical Debt: Why 'Simple' Integrations Keep Breaking

95% of IT leaders report integration challenges. Here's why API versioning, data mismatches, and silent failures are a growing operational risk.

Marcus Law · 19 Mar 2026
Insta360 Targets Hybrid Work Pain Points With Bigger Sensors and On-Device AI
Sponsored · Insta360

Insta360 Targets Hybrid Work Pain Points With Bigger Sensors and On-Device AI

Hybrid work has made webcams a UC endpoint. Published on UC Today, Insta360’s Link 2 Pro adds bigger 1/1.3-inch sensors, on-device AI, Zoom Rooms certification

Christopher Carey · 12 Mar 2026
Hybrid Work Exposed a Weak Link: The Standard-Issue Webcam
Sponsored · Insta360

Hybrid Work Exposed a Weak Link: The Standard-Issue Webcam

Educators and creators have been optimizing video for years – yet enterprise IT is only now beginning to catch up, and the widening gap between the…

Christopher Carey · 5 Mar 2026
Mitel Aims to Empower Frontline Worker Communications With New Verticals Portfolio
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Mitel Aims to Empower Frontline Worker Communications With New Verticals Portfolio

Mitel has expanded its vertical portfolio with AI-enabled communications solutions designed for healthcare and industrial safety.

Kieran Devlin · 5 Mar 2026
The PSTN Switch-Off: Why it's a £1.83 Billion Opportunity for Channel Partners
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The PSTN Switch-Off: Why it's a £1.83 Billion Opportunity for Channel Partners

BT Wholesale’s Gavin Jones explains how the UK’s delayed PSTN switch-off, paired with rising demand for integrated cloud voice, Teams, and AI, is creating a compressed opportunity for channel partners.

Kristian McCann · 26 Feb 2026
Zoom Earnings Analysis: Has Its $5Bn 'System of Action' Pivot Silenced the Skeptics?
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Zoom Earnings Analysis: Has Its $5Bn 'System of Action' Pivot Silenced the Skeptics?

Zoom earnings for Q4 FY26 reveal a strategic pivot to a "System of Action," with a strong AI monetization driving a $5 billion outlook.

Kieran Devlin · 26 Feb 2026
Microsoft Teams Gets a Speed Boost on Amazon WorkSpaces
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Microsoft Teams Gets a Speed Boost on Amazon WorkSpaces

Microsoft has launched general availability of Teams optimisation for Amazon WorkSpaces, bringing improved virtual desktop experience.

Christopher Carey · 24 Feb 2026
How Does XR Work — And Why Are Enterprises Investing in Immersive Workplaces Now?
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How Does XR Work — And Why Are Enterprises Investing in Immersive Workplaces Now?

Discover how immersive workplace and XR function in the enterprise. Learn about architecture, integration, governance, and the measurable ROI of extended reality for business in 2026.

Alex Cole · 19 Feb 2026
Bogus Zoom, Teams, and Meet Invites Found Targeting Busy Employees
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Bogus Zoom, Teams, and Meet Invites Found Targeting Busy Employees

Cybercriminals are exploiting workplace trust and urgency with fake Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet invites that trick employees into downloading files that give attackers control of their corporate devices.

Kristian McCann · 17 Feb 2026
OpenAI Hires OpenClaw Creator: What UC Leaders Need to Know About the AI Agent Moment
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OpenAI Hires OpenClaw Creator: What UC Leaders Need to Know About the AI Agent Moment

OpenAI hired OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger to build AI agents. Here's what it means for UC platforms, enterprise collaboration & governance.

Marcus Law · 17 Feb 2026
More AI, More Work? What the 'Infinite Workday' Means for UC Leaders
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More AI, More Work? What the 'Infinite Workday' Means for UC Leaders

New research reveals AI tools intensify work rather than reduce it. Discover what the 'infinite workday' means for UC leaders.

Marcus Law · 16 Feb 2026
Top Workspace Tech Events to Watch in 2026
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Top Workspace Tech Events to Watch in 2026

Discover the enterprise AV events shaping meeting room technology in 2026, including InfoComm, ISE, and Enterprise Connect.

Sophie Wilson · 14 Feb 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Devices and Workspace Tech 2026
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The Ultimate Guide to Devices and Workspace Tech 2026

Workspace technology is reshaping the office in 2026. Learn how smart rooms, meeting equity, and analytics improve ROI.

Sophie Wilson · 14 Feb 2026
The Smart Workspace Vendors to Know About in 2026
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The Smart Workspace Vendors to Know About in 2026

Discover the top meeting room technology vendors in 2026, from video bars to AV control systems supporting hybrid work at scale.

Sophie Wilson · 14 Feb 2026
Office Technology Trends Defining 2026
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Office Technology Trends Defining 2026

Hybrid office technology trends in 2026 focus on employee experience, meeting equity, AI-powered offices, and smarter collaboration tools.

Sophie Wilson · 14 Feb 2026
Zoom’s AI Companion Goes Cross-Platform with Microsoft Teams and Google Meet
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Zoom’s AI Companion Goes Cross-Platform with Microsoft Teams and Google Meet

Zoom AI Companion now captures meeting notes and automates workflows across Microsoft Teams and Google Meet.

Christopher Carey · 11 Feb 2026
Half Human, Half AI: Cisco Builds the Operational Layer for the Blended Workforce
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Half Human, Half AI: Cisco Builds the Operational Layer for the Blended Workforce

Cisco unveils AI routing, workforce forecasting and a ServiceNow integration at Cisco Live that treat human & AI agents as a single workforce

Marcus Law · 10 Feb 2026
ISE 2026: Why QSC Thinks Standardised Rooms Need a Platform, Not a Patchwork
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ISE 2026: Why QSC Thinks Standardised Rooms Need a Platform, Not a Patchwork

At ISE 2026, QSC’s Jatan Shah explains why standardised meeting rooms need a platform approach—and how AI and RoomSuite could reduce friction

Marcus Law · 9 Feb 2026