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Pandemic could accelerate convergence of audio, video calling
In the future, businesses may invest less in traditional telephony and look to buy audio and video services from the same vendor.
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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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Microsoft Teams vs. Zoom: Can Teams replace Zoom?
Organizations weighing Microsoft Teams vs. Zoom conferencing must consider the long-term licensing costs, collaboration features and UX of the services.
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Microsoft acquisition of Metaswitch aimed at carrier UCaaS
Microsoft's acquisition of Metaswitch will provide carriers with the option of offering Metaswitch UCaaS through Azure. Metaswitch complements the recent Affirmed acquisition.
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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Facebook to launch Workplace Rooms in challenge to Zoom
Workplace Rooms, a new video conferencing service for Facebook's business customers, falls short of competitors on features.
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Mobile Unified Communications Manage
Mobile UC a key element in digital transformation
A successful UC mobility strategy caters to remote workers, takes advantage of mobile-first applications and incorporates video communications.
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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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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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How can CPaaS technology support remote work?
CPaaS technology offers a lot of benefits, but it's not a quick fix for enterprises considering how they might use it to support increasing amounts of remote workers.
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3 factors reshaping UC in the workplace
COVID-19 is ushering in a new normal for companies and their workspaces. UC managers must consider three factors when evaluating unified communications tools to support operations.
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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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Microsoft Teams vs. Zoom: Can Teams replace Zoom?
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Slack and Zoom integration drives Skype's decline
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How can CPaaS technology support remote work?
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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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3 factors reshaping UC in the workplace
COVID-19 is ushering in a new normal for companies and their workspaces. UC managers must consider three factors when evaluating unified communications tools to support operations.
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Managing multiple collaboration tools in the workplace
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How to approach livestreaming bandwidth management
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4 benefits of deploying managed UC services
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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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5 Zoom tips to get started with remote meetings
While online conferencing services can't fully replicate a face-to-face meeting, these Zoom tips can help employees make the most of their remote meetings.
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The future of video conferencing? The picture is promising
The latest video conferencing products offer AI-enabled analytics, auto-transcription and much more and promise to make work meetings more productive than ever.
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private branch exchange (PBX)
A private branch exchange (PBX) is a telephone system within an enterprise that switches calls between users on local lines, while enabling all users to share a certain number of external phone lines.
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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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Facebook to launch Workplace Rooms in challenge to Zoom
Workplace Rooms, a new video conferencing service for Facebook's business customers, falls short of competitors on features.
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Collaboration Applications for Unified Communications
Pandemic could accelerate convergence of audio, video calling
In the future, businesses may invest less in traditional telephony and look to buy audio and video services from the same vendor.
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Business Video Conferencing and Telepresence Technology
Microsoft acquisition of Metaswitch aimed at carrier UCaaS
Microsoft's acquisition of Metaswitch will provide carriers with the option of offering Metaswitch UCaaS through Azure. Metaswitch complements the recent Affirmed acquisition.
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- cloud telephony (cloud calling)
- private branch exchange (PBX)
- unified communications (UC)
- team collaboration tools