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July 30, 2021 30 Jul'21
Tech buyers warned Windows PC prices rising soon

Gartner and IDC expect price hikes for Windows PCs to come soon because of the global chip crisis. An IDC analyst said prices could rise more than 15%.
July 23, 2021 23 Jul'21
Zoom-Five9 deal to offer all-in-one cloud contact center

The Zoom-Five9 deal could deliver a product portfolio capable of satisfying businesses' contact center needs while providing communications for a hybrid workforce.
July 22, 2021 22 Jul'21
Amazon updates aim for Alexa everywhere

Amazon's latest Alexa advancements include better support for natural language, interoperability with more devices and support for devices running multiple voice assistants.
July 19, 2021 19 Jul'21
Zoom to buy cloud contact center provider Five9 for $14.7B

Zoom's acquisition of Five9 would make the company a competitor to 8x8, RingCentral, Cisco and Vonage in the growing cloud-based contact center market.

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3 tips to build a professional home video conferencing setup

As remote work becomes more common, connecting with your teams gets tougher. An effective home video conferencing setup can help bridge the communications gap. Continue Reading
extranet

An extranet is a private network that enterprises use to provide trusted third parties -- such as suppliers, vendors, partners, customers and other businesses -- secure, controlled access to business information or operations. Continue Reading
Understanding virtual meetings pros and cons

This chapter excerpt from 'Suddenly Virtual' explores the importance of using video for virtual meetings and the challenges of always being on camera. Continue Reading

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

5 hybrid video conferencing tips for collaboration equity

Experts say the fate of hybrid work may depend on collaboration equity in hybrid video conferencing sessions. Learn how to support in-office and remote meeting participants. Continue Reading
What to consider before buying video conferencing technology

Learn about the different types of modern video conferencing architectures and how enterprises can best implement these products into their current workforce. Continue Reading
AI in video conferencing opens a world of features

AI in video conferencing will result in useful features for businesses. Learn how AI capabilities improve meetings and what to ask conferencing vendors about their products. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Slack backup options include commercial, open source tools

Slack does not automatically back up files that organizations send via the platform, but many use it to exchange crucial data. Here are three different ways to back up Slack data. Continue Reading
How to combat virtual meeting fatigue in 5 steps

By taking a new look at video conferencing, organizations can make their meetings more effective and keep employees from burning out. Continue Reading
Top hybrid collaboration security threats and strategies

Hybrid work can add new security wrinkles for collaboration tools. Learn about the key threats and the importance of a proactive hybrid collaboration security strategy. Continue Reading

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What is the difference between audio and video conferencing?

Audio and video conferencing each have benefits and drawbacks. Learn the difference between audio and video conferencing to decide which best suits your meeting needs. Continue Reading
4 Microsoft Teams security issues and how to prevent them

As collaboration platforms become essential to everyday operations, understanding Microsoft Teams security issues is more important than ever. Continue Reading
Collaboration tool security: How to avoid common risks

As the use of collaborations tools and platforms surges, new research from Metrigy emphasizes organizations need to focus on collaboration tool security to reduce risk. Continue Reading