Conference Coverage
Enterprise Connect 2015: News, trends and video
March 16-19 from Orlando, Florida
Introduction
This year, Enterprise Connect, a leading unified communications (UC) conference, marks its 25th
anniversary. The UC market has undergone considerable change in that time, yet the important
perennial themes are on the schedule this year, along with more recent UC issues like cloud-based
UC, WebRTC and video services. And mobility is once again on the move as messaging apps look to
challenge the incumbent big guys in the enterprise collaboration market.
The technologies, albeit recurring, have morphed marginally in recent years since the tools are
still so new – and exciting. From the conference floor at Enterprise Connect 2015, we explore the
top trends, products, vendors and more.
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Enterprise Connect 2015 News
Follow product launches, expert insights and other news
Avaya video updates focus on mobility, consistency across portfolio
The latest Avaya video updates include new hardware, focus on mobility and product consistency for users. Continue Reading
Vidyo introduces wearable video technology for smart glasses
Vidyo introduced its wearable video technology for smart glasses platforms ahead of Enterprise Connect 2015. Continue Reading
WebRTC-messaging combo challenging UC
The WebRTC-messaging combo adopted by vendors challenging unified communications platforms is threatening to replace the latter with simpler and more flexible technology, an expert tells Enterprise Connect attendees. Continue Reading
Cisco Spark the new name for Project Squared collaboration app
Cisco has given a new name to Project Squared. The cloud-based collaboration app is now Cisco Spark and will cost as much as $25 per user per month, the company said at Enterprise Connect. Continue Reading
Microsoft, Polycom set Skype for business conferencing series
Microsoft and Polycom introduced a sub-$1,000 video conferencing series for Skype for Business environments at Enterprise Connect 2015. Continue Reading
Private cloud offers a stepping stone into cloud UC for enterprises
Enterprises interested in cloud UC are adopting a single-tenant, cloud-based UC model rather than multi-tenant UCaaS. Continue Reading
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Enterprise Connect 2015 Trends
Discover what's trending from analysts, insiders and other UC experts
Is email an endangered species? IBM Verse and other alternatives
Vendors and analysts at Enterprise Connect 2015 discuss the possible end of email and what UC tools might replace it. Continue Reading
UC Summit: Interoperability is out; ease of use is in
While major UC vendors say users are in the driver's seat, they steer clear of making their products interoperable. Continue Reading
UC expert: Messaging apps tap into collaboration market
UC expert Irwin Lazar previews Enterprise Connect, saying the messaging apps market is one to watch as chat collaboration becomes a big topic this year. Continue Reading
UCaaS market no longer just for SMBs
With the UCaaS market expected to double its revenue over the next three years, service providers are ready to take on enterprise customers at Enterprise Connect 2015. Continue Reading
UC service and product preview
Check out some of the anticipated UC service and product announcements coming out of Enterprise Connect 2015. Continue Reading
Enterprise messaging unseating UC platforms? Not so fast
Market research debunks claims that enterprise messaging apps are poised to take market share away from UC vendors. Continue Reading
Instant Download: Top 5 UC & Collaboration Trends
What does the future of UCC have in store for enterprises? In this e-guide, Jon Arnold from J Arnold & Associates looks back at the history of UCC Technologies. Then, Nemertes Research VP and Service Director Irwin Lazar reveals 5 must-know UCC trends.
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Enterprise Connect 2015 Video
Our editors and reporters talk with Best of Enterprise Connect award finalists, analysts and industry insiders. See product demos and learn where the UC market is headed.
WebRTC use cases extend beyond contact center
Big vendors need to heed the proliferation of WebRTC, says Tsahi Levent-Levi, a WebRTC consultant and Enterprise Connect 2015 conference speaker.
Messaging apps headline Enterprise Connect
Recapping the Enterprise Connect conference, Nemertes Research analyst Irwin Lazar says pervasive messaging apps are changing collaboration practices.
Award finalists Vidyo, Unify, 8x8 ramp up innovation
Wearables technology, collaboration software and phone call analytics products showcase the current depth of offerings in the unified communications market.
Sprint, Acano, IBM feature innovative products
Sprint, Acano and IBM featured different technologies at Enterprise Connect, but all of them were recognized for unified communications innovation.
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Enterprise Connect 2015 on Twitter
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