UC Today

UC Today

News and Insights for Today, and Tomorrow UC Today reports on the latest unified communications and collaboration industry news and marketplace trends. Every day our tech journalists uncover the hottest topics and vendor innovations shaping the future of work. Our coverage is fully digital offering our audience authentic news and insights on the channel of their choice. We offer daily news, weekly features, video conversations and authority content aligned to the needs of business leaders in today's world. For industry professionals, our weekly newsletter offers a range of popular stories hand...

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Was Copilot Studio Microsoft Ignite's Most Exciting Announcement? 29.11.2023

UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to Satish Upadhyaya, MVP, Microsoft 365 UC Architect at SOFTEL Communications . In this session, we discuss the following: What was the most eye-catching announcement at Ignite? What has been the most prominent use of Copilot in the market so far? Will Microsoft MESH bring VR into the mainstream for collaboration?

The Latest Big News on OpenAI, Ignite, WebexOne, Zoom Earnings & Loom Acquisition 29.11.2023

In this episode of The Latest Big UC News, hosts David Dungay & Rob Scott welcome some of the industry’s top analysts to talk about the latest news in the UC space. The panellists discuss a variety of hot topics in the UCaaS space, including: The latest from WebexOne and Ignite events Zoom earnings analysis The acquisition of Loom and the future of asynchronous communication What is happening...

Maximising Microsoft Teams Usage, in a Secure Enterprise 22.11.2023

This interview with Dan Nadir, Chief Product Officer of Theta Lak e details how MS Teams is different from other UCC platforms. Teams sits as a hub, interface and control plane for an entire ecosystem of M365 applications, including SharePoint, OneDrive, and Viva Engage. In addition to leveraging these applications and more, Teams is omnipresent in the organization across voice, video and textual...

The Roadmap for a Successful Cloud Migration 16.11.2023

UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to Joel Keene, Product Manager at Continuant . In this session, we discuss the following: What challenges businesses face in their cloud migration How CPaaS can assist in an organisation's cloud migration How Continuant Connect supports voice solutions like Microsoft Teams Calling

Lessons from the Trenches of Deploying Collaboration Tools in Financial Services 15.11.2023

Theta Lake ’s Co-founder and CEO, Devin Redmond , joins UC Today's Rob Scott in this exclusive interview. Devin shares insights from his daily interactions with customers who are blazing the trail on modern collaboration leveraging Microsoft Teams - to deliver happier end-users, and ultimately greater competitive advantage for their organization.

Protecting Business Data From the Next Generation of Cybercrime 13.11.2023

UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to industry expert Dr. Scott Allendevaux, Practice Lead of Law and Policy at Allendevaux . In this session, we discuss the following: The key trends in digital growth and data protection What bad actors are and what challenges they can present to businesses What DPaaS is and how it protects businesses

Flexibility and Simplicity Key For Hybrid Meeting Success 13.11.2023

UC Today's David Dungay hosts Daniel Root, Head of Global Alliances, Barco . In this session, we discuss the following: Current challenges for the hybrid workplace The importance of interoperability Barco's approach to meeting switching and flexible solutions Top trends for the next 12 months

Super Charge Your Virtual Agents with AI 09.11.2023

Watch on YouTube. UC Today's David Dungay speaks to industry expert Andrea Smith, Executive Director, New Era . In this session, we discuss the following: How has AI & machine learning advanced the use of virtual agents?  Recommendations for implementing AI into the VC/UC operations  How do you help organisations improve the virtual agent experience? Thanks for watching, if you’d like mor...

Q-SYS and Microsoft Crafting Elevated Collaboration Experiences 08.11.2023

In a rapidly evolving corporate landscape, the concept of the workplace is undergoing a transformative shift. In this interview, Rob Scott from UC Today unravels the intricacies of this shift with Vic Bhagat, Principal, Alliances & Ecosystem, Q-SYS and Matt Taylor, Director, Product Marketing, Microsoft Teams, who are innovating collaboration with advanced features like spatial audio. As we st...

The Power of Next-Generation DECT 07.11.2023

UC Today's Tom Wright hosts Patrick Watson from Cavell and Paul Rose from Spectralink . In this session, we discuss the following: Spectralink's new DECT range Trends in the frontline worker space How emerging technologies will impact frontline workers

How Productized AI Unlocks the Full Value of Customer Conversations 06.11.2023

James Slaney, Co-Founder and COO at Dubber , joins UC Today's Kieran Devlin . The conversation includes the following topics: The challenges and benefits of creating a productized version of AI How productized AI helps with customer engagement What the future holds for conversational AI

How AWS Partners Integrate SMS, Notifications, and Emails into Apps 06.11.2023

Jonathan Barouch, Founder and CEO at Local Measure , joins UC Today's Kieran Devlin . The conversation includes the following topics: The trends in CX and CCaaS ahead of 2024 Local Measure's partnership with AWS Local Measure's dynamic Pinpoint and SES offerings

How a Single Professional Identity Framework Can Empower Your Business 31.10.2023

Watch on YouTube. UC Today's Kieran Devlin hosts Dima Gutzeit, CEO and Founder at LeapXpert . In this session we discuss the following: What is a Single Professional Identity and how might it empower your business  How compliant is an SPI  How third-party compatible an SPI is, especially Microsoft Teams Thanks for watching, if you’d like more like this, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channe...

Enhancing Hybrid Collaboration with AVer and Lenovo 31.10.2023

Watch on YouTube. UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to Rene Buhay, Senior VP at AVer Europe , and Andrea Recupero, Director of EMEA Smart Collaboration at Lenovo . In this session, we discuss the following: What prompted AVer and Lenovo to partner on producing hybrid working solutions  How Lenovo and AVer's partnership enhances the MTR experience  How the partnership addresses the evolving...

Disrupting the Status Quo - Nuwave Partners with CallCabinet 30.10.2023

In this exclusive interview, UC Today's Rob Scott sits down with Mark Bunnell, COO, Nuwave and Ryan Kahan, COO, CallCabinet to discuss their new partnership and what it means for their partners and customers. Here are some of the key highlights from the discussion: Strategic Objectives: Understand the driving forces behind this alliance and how it aims to meet customer and channel demands in...

Resonate's Top Tips for Microsoft Teams Room Success 25.10.2023

UC Today's David Dungay hosts Simon Warren, Collaboration Architect, Resonate . In this session, we discuss the following: What are the key considerations when planning a MSFT Teams Room for enterprise-scale success? What are the advantages/ disadvantages of going for a single vendor Microsoft Teams Rooms deployment? Is creating a common experience across geographies an issue for businesses?...

Despite the Noise Avaya Gains 1,000s of Customers Over the Last 12 Months 17.10.2023

UC Today's David Dungay hosts Alan Masarek, CEO of Avaya , at GITEX Global 2023. In this session, we discuss the following: Insights from financial year end Why should enterprise customers choose Avaya right now? Behind the 'Choose Your Journey' message

The Latest Big News on ALE Doubling Down on UCaaS, Enterprise ChatGPT & Zoom's AI Companion 05.10.2023

In this episode of The Latest Big UC News, hosts David Dungay & Rob Scott welcome some of the industry’s top analysts to talk about the latest news in the UC space. The panellists discuss a variety of hot topics in the UCaaS space, including: ALE launching its own UCaaS platform ChatGPT launches an enterprise product What Zoom 's new AI Companion means for the market Our panel features th...

Navigating Employee Engagement in a Modern Workplace 04.10.2023

David Dungay talks to Madhusudhan Mysore, EVP Collaboration & Connected Solutions, Tata Communications about how Employee Experience has evolved over the last two years and how Tata Communications is tackling the space with JAMVEE and GlobalRapide.

How AVer’s Portfolio, Partners and People Help it Lead From the Front 26.09.2023

UC Today's Kieran Devlin is joined by AVer's Senior VP of Sales and Marketing at AVer Europe, Rene Buhay , to discuss the three key "Ps" which distinguish AVer in the UC market: its portfolio, partners and people. From its innovative camera solutions in healthcare to its every-room strategy in AV solutions, AVer has become a market leader which has earned its loyalty from its p...

Beware of 'Me Too' Offerings When Securing Microsoft Teams Apps 25.09.2023

UC Today's David Dungay hosts Mark Bunnell, COO, NUWAVE . In this session, we discuss the following: Where business leaders should focus when securing their Microsoft Apps The dangers of 'Me Too' offerings and the importance of due diligence The importance of road map features and delivery

Avocor Launches Ultrawide 219 Touch Display for Microsoft Teams Rooms 25.09.2023

UC Today's Tom Wright hosts Jeff Boggess, Director of Product Marketing, Avocor . In this session, we discuss the following: Avocor's new Ultrawide 21:9 Touch Display for Microsoft Teams Rooms Back-to-office and hybrid work trends What we can expect to see from Avocor over the coming months

Leveraging AI and ML Across Communication Channels with AWS 20.09.2023

Watch on YouTube UC Today's David Dungay hosts Jennie Tietema, Principal Product Manager, AWS . The conversation covers the following points:  How AI and ML can be used in communications channels  Can AI be helpful in cross-channel communication?  How to get started  If you're looking for more information on this topic visit Amazon Web Services . Thanks for watching, if you’d like more c...

Revolutionising the Future of Work by Bridging Enterprise and Innovation 19.09.2023

Watch on YouTube UC Today's Kieran Devlin is joined by John Zamora, Principal at Silicon Foundry . In this session, they discuss how business and the innovation economy intersect and collaborate to discuss the current challenges around hybrid work facing businesses, the tools and cultures that can be developed to enable better hybrid working, and what the future holds for flexible workspaces....

Exploring Zoom's Compelling New Privacy and Security Features 19.09.2023

Watch on YouTube UC Today's Kieran Devlin explores Zoom's new swathe of privacy and security features with Robert Graham, Customer Security Assurance Lead in EMEA at Zoom . The pair also discuss the broader environment of cybesecurity and its importance in the era of hybrid and remote working - and Zoom's strategy to offer the best (and most secure) service possible for its customer...

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