Tips

Tips

• Conference rooms of the future target meeting efficiency

  When overhauling your meeting room technology, don't forget the basics, such as high-speed network connectivity and power accessibility for all end users.  Continue Reading

• The evolution of unified communications technologies

  Over the years, unified communications tools have evolved to incorporate different modes of collaboration. Enterprises need to be receptive to this ongoing innovation.  Continue Reading

• Room-based video conference software aids workflows, management

  Huddle rooms, or small meeting rooms, can benefit from room-specific video conferencing software that enhances collaboration workflows and IT management.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Teams integration with Cisco Spark presents challenges

  Microsoft and Cisco interoperability does exist in unified communications. But, for team collaboration, Microsoft Teams integration with Cisco Spark adds another wrinkle.  Continue Reading

• How to navigate the enterprise collaboration market

  When evaluating enterprise collaboration services, first look inward at your company needs. Some key collaboration criteria include scalability, security and uptime.  Continue Reading

• Video conference hardware simplified, affordable for huddle rooms

  Video conferencing vendors have aimed to simplify deployments with cost-effective kits that include cameras and audio peripherals for small meeting rooms.  Continue Reading

• WebRTC support widens, but codec conflicts could erupt

  In the world of WebRTC, expect the video codec wars to ramp back up in 2018. Also, learn how browsers could become irrelevant in the web-based communications tool.  Continue Reading

• How the net neutrality ruling could disrupt UC services

  Repealing net neutrality could raise operating costs for businesses as they try to maintain reliable voice and video communications across the internet.  Continue Reading

• Five predictions for communication and collaboration trends in 2018

  In the new year, watch for team collaboration tools to become the primary user interface. And one UC vendor might mark the end of life for its on-premises platform.  Continue Reading

• Twilio Studio visual builder eases communications design

  The CPaaS market continues to evolve, as Twilio Studio offers a visual drag-and-drop interface that could reduce the reliance on developers to build communications tools.  Continue Reading

• Cloud communication services are not for everyone

  Large enterprises, in particular, have been wary of adopting cloud-based communications for a variety of reasons. But that sentiment might be changing.  Continue Reading

• How click-to-call buttons threaten call center security

  For contact centers, click-to-call capabilities add another layer of security concerns. Denial-of-service attacks and premium rate fraud can be especially harmful.  Continue Reading

• Virtual assistant apps not quite geared for businesses, yet

  While popular among consumers, virtual assistant tools are not exactly deployed in enterprises. But IT leaders are showing interest in this emerging business technology.  Continue Reading

• Managed video conferencing services still play a key role

  Although video meetings have become more reliable and easier to use, managed video services still serve an important role, especially for large enterprises with complex networks.  Continue Reading

• Video conferencing usage gets new analytics to gauge ROI

  Instead of assuming video ROI success, enterprises can now see a correlation between video conferencing usage and productivity with the help of new analytics tools.  Continue Reading