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- February 24, 2017
24 Feb'17
Fuze links cloud communications platform with customer service data
In UC news, Fuze integrates its cloud communications platform with customer service systems, and BroadSoft's quarterly revenue rises, but profits tumble.
- February 22, 2017
22 Feb'17
UC security lags despite the cloud creating new threats
UC security is not a priority, according to a survey of IT professionals. But security should not be overlooked, as cloud UC creates new risks.
- February 15, 2017
15 Feb'17
AWS launches Amazon Chime, challenges Cisco WebEx, Microsoft Skype
Amazon Web Services has introduced Amazon Chime, a communications-as-a-service product that could become a strong rival to Cisco WebEx and Microsoft Skype for Business.
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- February 14, 2017
14 Feb'17
Avaya Zang UC, team collaboration launched under bankruptcy cloud
The new Avaya Zang cloud-based UC services will compete with Cisco Spark and Microsoft Skype for Business. But getting customers may be difficult due to the Avaya bankruptcy.
- February 10, 2017
10 Feb'17
Organizations ramping up UC cloud services adoption
In UC news, a vendor survey finds organizations are ramping up adoption of UC cloud services, while enterprise mobile apps fail to live up to user expectations for ease of use.
- February 08, 2017
08 Feb'17
Video APIs garner Network Innovation Award for Vidyo
The newly released Vidyo PaaS, Vidyo.io, has won TechTarget's Network Innovation Award, for allowing developers to embed video conferencing capabilities into business apps.
- February 02, 2017
02 Feb'17
Slack Enterprise Grid needs more than tech to beat Microsoft Teams
The new Slack Enterprise Grid has the technology basics for business. But winning large enterprise deals will require a better strategy against Microsoft.
- February 01, 2017
01 Feb'17
We need to talk ... about team chat app security
Team collaboration applications such as Slack and Unify Circuit can make life easier for enterprises. But for some organizations, the risk might not be worth the reward.
- January 27, 2017
27 Jan'17
Cloud migration challenges continue to vex enterprises
Analysts discuss how providers can support cloud migrations, how workflow automation aids digital transformation, and Zoom's position in the cloud video market.
- January 24, 2017
24 Jan'17
Cisco melds Spark collaboration with interactive display screen
Cisco is bringing the virtual world of its team collaboration app into the physical meeting room with the launch of the Spark Board interactive display screen.
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- January 23, 2017
23 Jan'17
At $6 billion, is the Avaya debt too much to overcome?
As the UC vendor files for bankruptcy protection, it assures customers that products and services will continue. But, as the Avaya debt story unfolds, what's after Chapter 11?
- January 20, 2017
20 Jan'17
Avaya bankruptcy filing targets restructuring for cloud, software
Avaya has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it focuses on restructuring its $6 billion debt. Analysts anticipate a revamped emphasis on cloud-based Avaya services.
- January 19, 2017
19 Jan'17
A hybrid deployment gives organizations UC flexibility
Two factors are driving the hybrid deployment of unified communications: infrastructure needs and business value. But enterprises need to navigate certain deployment turbulence.
- January 17, 2017
17 Jan'17
PGi to acquire cloud communications provider ReadyTalk
In UC news, collaboration software provider PGi is set to acquire cloud communications provider ReadyTalk; IHS Markit report names BroadSoft as UCaaS platform market share leader.
- January 17, 2017
17 Jan'17
Shufflrr cloud-based asset management reins in PowerPoint sprawl
Businesses can have hundreds of presentations -- old and new -- floating around with no way to impose control and compliance on their use. Shufflrr sees that as a SaaS opportunity.