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Q&A with IBM's Sametime executives
At VoiceCon last week, SearchUnifiedCommunications sat down with two IBM executives to discuss what the company is doing with IBM Sametime Unified Telephony, which can integrate presence, instant messaging, email, telephony, Web conferencing and vide... Interview | 09 Apr 2009
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Cloud-based unified communications could reduce costs and hassle
As hosted unified communications offerings develop, businesses large and small can benefit. The future holds even greater promise, however, as developers race to help integrate their offerings with the rest of the business portfolio in an accessible,... Article | 09 Apr 2009
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Microsoft's OCS R2 has powerful UC features but won't replace a PBX
Microsoft's latest UC platform, Office Communications Server (OCS) R2, has received good reviews for improved application integration and better features. Though it offers a solid return on investment, it won't replace your PBX anytime soon. Article | 12 Feb 2009
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Nortel could emerge from bankruptcy as a top UC vendor
Nortel's unified communications (UC) partnership with Microsoft could collapse, but the bankrupt vendor could still emerge as a top UC vendor after it completes its restructuring. Article | 22 Jan 2009
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Microsoft uses software edge on Cisco in unified communications war
As presence eclipses voice in unified communications value, Microsoft continues to improve its story. Article | 04 Dec 2008
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Software-based unified communications help flower wholesaler blossom
At a time when most companies are still piloting or evaluating unified communications, flower wholesaler FlorExpo has been reaping the benefits of UC for four years. The company deployed NEC's software-based Sphericall IP PBX four years ago and immed... Article | 21 Aug 2008
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Gores will try to resurrect a stagnant Siemens with a renewed focus
As Gores Group tries to push Siemens' telephony business back toward growth, focus and some new partnerships may prove key. Article | 07 Aug 2008
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Polycom offering enables wide-scale video conferencing adoption
With its new Converged Management Application client-server technology, Polycom hopes to transform itself from a provider of video conferencing point solutions to a developer of enterprise-wide video communications technology. Article | 31 Jul 2008
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Emergency 911 call centers moving toward unified communications
The nation's emergency 911 call centers are built on antiquated analog technology that can't handle modern messaging. Vendors like Avaya are offering IP-based unified communications and call center technology to help them modernize. Article | 12 Jun 2008
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Microsoft OCS powerful but needs third parties for complete solution
Microsoft OCS gives enterprises much of the unified communications capability they need, but to truly tap into UC's power, they must also look to third parties. Article | 05 Jun 2008