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Verizon - Embracing Microsoft Teams for Business Calling - UC Trends 2024

Why Teams calling is replacing traditional phone systems matters for hybrid work, security and cost. Verizon’s Derek Peabody explains on UC Today.

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Join us in this exclusive UC Trends 2024 episode with Derek Peabody, Verizon's Product Management Director. With 27 years in the field, Derek discusses the transition from traditional phone systems to Microsoft Teams for business calling.

Key Points Covered:

  • Integration & Transition: How MS Teams integrates with existing systems and the challenges faced.
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis: Comparing MS Teams with conventional systems in terms of costs and benefits.
  • Productivity Improvements: Examining productivity metrics that have improved with MS Teams.
  • Security & Compliance: How MS Teams ensures data protection and meets regulatory standards.
  • Hybrid Work: Enhancing hybrid work experiences with MS Teams.
  • User Adoption: Strategies for smooth adoption across organizational levels.
  • Future-Proofing: Preparing businesses for future tech advancements with MS Teams.
  • Deployment Tips: Derek’s top tips for successfully implementing Teams as a phone system.

You can watch more of our UC Trends series by clicking here.

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