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March 10, 2020
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Mar'20
Chang takes leave from Cisco collaboration unit amid reorganization
Amy Chang, head of the Cisco collaboration division, is on temporary leave from the company. Cisco is in the midst of a broad reorganization.
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February 14, 2020
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Feb'20
Cisco collaboration revenue takes hit to start 2020
Cisco collaboration and communications products generated less revenue this past quarter than they did one year ago, contributing to an 8% decline for the applications group.
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December 10, 2019
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Dec'19
AWS seeks niche in the cloud UC market
AWS could play a bigger role in the cloud UC market in 2020 and beyond by targeting developers and existing AWS customers.
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November 21, 2019
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Nov'19
Avaya revenue slump expected to continue in 2020
Avaya revenue fell short of projections in the fourth fiscal quarter, capping a year of disappointing returns. The company told investors that revenue would likely decline in 2020.
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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. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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Unified communications (UC) is a framework for integrating various asynchronous and real-time communication tools. Continue Reading
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5G UC evens the mobile communications playing field
5G could improve the quality of UC services over mobile networks. Learn the advantages 5G UC offers remote workers compared to current-generation networks. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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Reassessing unified communications tools in work-from-home era
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. Continue Reading
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Managing multiple collaboration tools in the workplace
Nearly half of organizations have at least two collaboration tools in the workplace. Learn how IT should approach supporting and securing multiple apps. Continue Reading
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How to approach livestreaming bandwidth management
Livestreaming bandwidth management requirements will differ depending on whether organizations use a managed video service or take a DIY approach. Continue Reading
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Legacy UC infrastructure issues hamstring remote work demand
Hybrid cloud UC could be the answer to UC infrastructure problems that are making it difficult for remote workers to connect to their corporate networks. Continue Reading
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3 key threats undermining unified communications security
Unified communications security means paying attention to the unique protocols supporting the technology. Here are three threats to watch for. Continue Reading
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What role do legacy UC devices play in a cloud migration?
Migrating to UCaaS doesn't mean organizations need to leave legacy hardware behind. But organizations must ensure UC devices are compatible with cloud provider platforms. Continue Reading