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- July 28, 2017
28 Jul'17
Broadview unites meeting room systems with desktop, mobile users
In UC news, Broadview Networks released a service that connects video meeting rooms regardless of location and system type, while InFocus released display wall processors for 4K screens.
- July 27, 2017
27 Jul'17
Comcast takes Business VoiceEdge to Microsoft Office 365
Comcast is providing integration between its cloud phone service, Business VoiceEdge, and Office 365. The extension lets users make phone calls from the Microsoft cloud-based applications.
- July 21, 2017
21 Jul'17
Infrastructure, endpoints to drive UC tech budget boom in 2018
UC budgets are expected to rise in 2018 as organizations look to update aging voice infrastructure, promote user adoption and extend UC into contact centers.
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- July 20, 2017
20 Jul'17
Unify OpenScape Cloud UC platform to rival Cisco and Microsoft
Unify's OpenScape Cloud unified communications platform combines OpenScape Voice and Circuit in an attempt to rival UC products from Cisco, Mitel and Microsoft.
- July 14, 2017
14 Jul'17
Microsoft partnerships boost Skype for Business capabilities
Microsoft partnerships highlighted new products and services at its Inspire conference. Several partner companies had a keen focus on improving Skype for Business capabilities.
- June 30, 2017
30 Jun'17
Avaya customer engagement platform melds omnichannel and APIs
In UC news, Avaya announces a platform that combines Oceana and Breeze for omnichannel customer engagement, while a credit union deploys Vidyo for video-banking services.
- June 28, 2017
28 Jun'17
Microsoft Stream lacks key video content management tools
Despite its name, Microsoft Stream currently does not offer live streaming. The enterprise video service, launched last week, also lacks API support and analytics tools.
- June 22, 2017
22 Jun'17
Zoom Connector takes video conferencing service to Cisco hardware
Zoom is offering its cloud-based video conferencing service on Cisco hardware through its integration app, Zoom Connector. Zoom's service competes with Cisco WebEx.
- June 14, 2017
14 Jun'17
Polycom camera focused on audio and visual innovation
A Polycom camera has won this month's Network Innovation Award. The EagleEye Director II enhances video meetings with picture-in-picture technology and data analytics.
- June 13, 2017
13 Jun'17
IBM collaboration portfolio boosted by XCC acquisition
Analysts discuss IBM strengthening Connections by acquiring an intranet platform, Mitel's IoT and collaboration application, and the growing need for cloud-based security services.
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- June 06, 2017
06 Jun'17
Jive-Cisco partnership offers cloud voice services
In UC news, Jive Communications and Cisco partner to bring cloud voice services to Cisco handsets, while Oblong expands its suite of immersive visual collaboration products.
- June 02, 2017
02 Jun'17
Microsoft makes Skype messaging more competitive
The latest Microsoft Skype messaging features bring needed improvements to the consumer app. But analysts say Skype for Business is unlikely to get the same attention this year.
- May 31, 2017
31 May'17
Cost of collaboration systems unknown for many IT pros
In UC news, two surveys find that IT pros are facing several collaboration challenges. Plus, Brightcove looks to extend its cloud video platform across the enterprise.
- May 26, 2017
26 May'17
Genband-Sonus merger spotlights real-time communication tools
In UC news this week, Genband and Sonus are set to merge; Polycom and Zoom combine forces; and Genesys updates its contact-center platform with artificial intelligence tools.
- May 25, 2017
25 May'17
8x8, RingCentral tie for top spot in UCaaS providers report
In UC news, 8x8 and RingCentral tie as leading UCaaS providers in an IHS Markit report, while RingCentral announces a new webinar service that supports up to 3,000 attendees.