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CPaaS industry growth driven by pandemic communications
The CPaaS industry is accelerating as the pandemic drives new use cases for communications APIs, from virtual patient visits in healthcare to contactless pickup in retail.
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The move to UC 3.0 and what it means for businesses
Tony McQueen makes the case for why companies should consider implementing UC 3.0, such as improved integration, easier for remote employees to use and more.
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Everything Enterprise Connect 2020: News, trends and insights
This guide gathers breaking news and expert insights from one of the largest conferences focused on the enterprise communications and collaboration market.
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Cloud empowers remote work during pandemic and beyond
A cloud-based remote work strategy enabled organizations like Priceline, TD Ameritrade and Walden University to support employee communications and maintain business continuity.
Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Cloud Phone System
As cloud computing strategies continue to evolve, Internet telephony is quickly becoming the preferred choice for business communication systems. If your organization is unsure about making the transition, here are the top 10 reasons why a cloud phone system could be the right move.
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Zoom and DTEN to release home video conferencing device
DTEN plans to release an all-in-one device for Zoom video conferencing at home.
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How can mobile collaboration support workers in a pandemic?
Mobile collaboration apps help remote workers keep in touch during stay-at-home orders. They are also key to communications flexibility as workers begin returning to the office.
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Develop an effective unified communications security plan
A complete unified communications security plan requires an understanding of threats to UC systems, how to mitigate them and how to proactively address long-term security needs.
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What are the benefits of a virtual session border controller?
A virtual session border controller can help companies meet increased demands without requiring the installation of costly and dedicated hardware.
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Everything Enterprise Connect 2020: News, trends and insights
This guide gathers breaking news and expert insights from one of the largest conferences focused on the enterprise communications and collaboration market.
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Cloud empowers remote work during pandemic and beyond
A cloud-based remote work strategy enabled organizations like Priceline, TD Ameritrade and Walden University to support employee communications and maintain business continuity.
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CPaaS industry growth driven by pandemic communications
The CPaaS industry is accelerating as the pandemic drives new use cases for communications APIs, from virtual patient visits in healthcare to contactless pickup in retail.
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The move to UC 3.0 and what it means for businesses
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Pandemic compels companies to cloud UC
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Microsoft Teams vs. Zoom: Compare video conference platforms
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Video conferencing security and why it's so hard to attain
As the number of remote workers soars, video conferencing security has become a critical issue. What do you need to know about securing your conferencing platform?
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Legacy UC infrastructure issues hamstring remote work demand
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3 key threats undermining unified communications security
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What role do legacy UC devices play in a cloud migration?
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Cloud empowers remote work during pandemic and beyond
A cloud-based remote work strategy enabled organizations like Priceline, TD Ameritrade and Walden University to support employee communications and maintain business continuity.
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Develop an effective unified communications security plan
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How to make a business case for unified communications
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New enterprise video strategy must go beyond meetings
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E-Handbook | March 2020
The future of video conferencing? The picture is promising
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E-Handbook | January 2020
Collaboration tools are shifting work culture in new ways
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Buyer's Handbook | August 2019
A detailed guide to unified communications platforms
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Buyer's Handbook | June 2019
Find the best UCaaS providers and products to meet your needs
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E-Handbook | June 2019
Collaboration tools are must-haves, but not one-size-fits-all
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Speech recognition vs. voice recognition: What's the difference?
It's easy to be confused about the differences between speech recognition vs. voice recognition. Each has a specific role to play in unified communications.
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real-time communications (RTC)
Real-time communications (RTC) is any mode of telecommunications in which all users can exchange information instantly or with negligible latency. In this context, the term 'real-time' is synonymous with 'live.'
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unified communications
Unified communications (UC) is a conceptual and technological framework for integrating various enterprise communication methods -- telephony, presence, voicemail, video calling and conferencing, email, instant messaging, etc. -- within a single ...
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5 Zoom tips to get started with remote meetings
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How to navigate the SIP landscape
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Why organizations need SIP services now
Whether you realize it or not, your company needs Session Initiation Protocol. As legacy telephony networks wind down and cloud-based voice services continue to grow, SIP services are necessary to ...Continue Reading
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Advanced huddle room technology improves experience
Fitting huddle rooms with audio and video isn't as simple as taking an offering meant for the boardroom and putting it in a smaller space. Due to their size, huddle rooms present a unique set of ...Continue Reading
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SIP phones support coming to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft plans to add SIP phone support to Teams next year. The move will significantly increase the phone options for enterprises using the cloud-based collaboration service.
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Yammer redesign includes tighter Microsoft Teams integration
The Yammer redesign underscores Microsoft's renewed commitment to the social networking app after years of speculation that it would discontinue the product and focus on Teams.
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Mobile Unified Communications Applications
Microsoft Teams walkie-talkie launches for frontline workers
Microsoft Teams can now turn your smartphone into a walkie-walkie. The feature recently launched in public preview on Android mobile devices.
SearchUnifiedCommunications Definitions
- unified communications (UC)
- real-time communications (RTC)
- telephony
- cloud telephony (cloud calling)
- private branch exchange (PBX)
- team collaboration tools
- video conferencing (video conference)
- gatekeeper