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In this episode of UC Today, host Kristian McCann sits down with Jim Johnstone, CISO at Yorktel-Kinly, to explore the new realities of AV security in the modern enterprise. As AV systems evolve from isolated room setups to deeply integrated network components, the line between facility tech and IT infrastructure is disappearing. But has security thinking kept pace?  Johnstone unpacks the transform...

Join Kieran Devlin from UC Today as he sits down with William Rubio, Chief Revenue Officer at CallTower, for a comprehensive "Big UC Update." If you are navigating the complex world of Unified Communications or trying to figure out where AI actually fits into your business strategy, this conversation sets the stage for what’s working in 2026. In this candid session, Kieran and William ex...

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Kath Fidler, HR Consultant at FlexHR, to explore how different generations are embracing — or hesitating about — AI in the workplace.  Fidler unpacks the generational trends shaping how employees interact with AI, the fears that fuel resistance, and the leadership strategies that can turn hesitation into curiosity. In this video, you’...

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Kath Fidler, HR Consultant at FlexHR, to explore how different generations are embracing — or hesitating about — AI in the workplace.  Fidler unpacks the generational trends shaping how employees interact with AI, the fears that fuel resistance, and the leadership strategies that can turn hesitation into curiosity. In this video, you’...

Christopher Carey sits down with Oliver Woehler, XR Sales Lead EMEA at Lenovo , and Laura Keresztyén, Sales Associate at Arthur , to unpack what’s changed — and why the timing suddenly feels different. ISE 2026 was packed with partners and customers swarming the demos, and Lenovo is using the show to put a spotlight on a new global partnership that’s designed to make enterprise XR easier to buy, e...

Kristian McCann speaks with Avi Pardo, Co-founder and CBO at LeapXpert , to unpack why messaging governance has become one of the most urgent issues in public sector UC. Consumer messaging tools weren’t built for compliance — but that hasn’t stopped government employees from using them every day. In this video, Avi Pardo explains why now is the time for IT and UC leaders to get ahead of the govern...

Join Kristian McCann from UC Today and Kevin Kieller from Enable UC as they kick off February 2026 with an in-depth look at Microsoft Teams' latest security enhancements and market momentum. Special guest Oleg Danyliuk, CEO of Duanex, shares his company's five-year journey dual-licensing Slack and Teams—and why Teams is finally winning him over. This month's topics: 🔵 France goes s...

In this episode of UC Today, host Kristian McCann sits down with Jim Johnstone, CISO at Yorktel-Kinly, to explore the new realities of AV security in the modern enterprise. As AV systems evolve from isolated room setups to deeply integrated network components, the line between facility tech and IT infrastructure is disappearing. But has security thinking kept pace?  Johnstone unpacks the transform...

In this insightful talk, UC Today's Kristian McCann sits down with Roberta Terranova, Chief People Officer at Wildix, to discuss the trends HR leaders have to contend with in the coming year.  From AI adoption and workflow optimization to data-driven culture and remote leadership, Terranova shares real-world lessons on navigating the intersection of people, process, and technology as AI redef...

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Mick Heys, Vice President at IDC , and Nathan Budd, Senior Director of Consulting at IDC , to explore the IDC’s latest research in collaboration with Shure that tangibly links collaboration effectiveness to productivity and ROI from tech investments. Together, they unpack how organizations can move beyond simply buying technology to u...

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Reid Walsh, Chief Human Resources Officer at NEOGOV, to explore how HR teams — especially in the public sector — can shift from data collection to data‑driven problem‑solving.  Reid shares practical lessons from her experience modernizing people analytics in government and private organizations, revealing how HR can evolve from reacti...

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Sabra Sciolaro, Chief People Officer at FirstUp, to unpack the growing problem of tech fatigue in modern workplaces. Technology is meant to make work easier — but for many employees, it’s doing the opposite. In this conversation, Sciolaro explains how constant platform changes, tool sprawl, and fragmented communication channels are cr...

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Sabra Sciolaro, Chief People Officer at FirstUp, to unpack the growing problem of tech fatigue in modern workplaces. Technology is meant to make work easier — but for many employees, it’s doing the opposite. In this conversation, Sciolaro explains how constant platform changes, tool sprawl, and fragmented communication channels are cr...

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Sabra Sciolaro, Chief People Officer at FirstUp, to unpack the growing problem of tech fatigue in modern workplaces. Technology is meant to make work easier — but for many employees, it’s doing the opposite. In this conversation, Sciolaro explains how constant platform changes, tool sprawl, and fragmented communication channels are cr...

 After recent job cuts, many are asking if the metaverse dream is over. In this UC Today interview, Christopher Carey sits down with technology evangelist Kevin O'Donovan to unpack the rise, fall, and future of the Metaverse. Discover: 🔵 How digital twins and physics-based simulations are quietly transforming industries like manufacturing, energy, and autonomous vehicles. 🔵 Why early VR hyp...

In this January 2026 edition of the UC Big News Show, Kieran Devlin (Host, UC Today) sits down with a sharp panel: Blair Pleasant, Craig Durr (The Collab Collective), Jon Arnold (J. Arnold & Associates) and Dom Black (Cavell). Together, they unpack where Unified Communications, collaboration, and workplace AI are really headed—cutting through hype to ask the questions IT buyers and business le...

Join Kristian McCann, host at UC Today , as he sits down with Chris Reed, Head of Product and Technology at Wordwatch , to discuss how phased, risk-free data migration protects compliance and unlocks operational value. Communication data migration in regulated financial sectors is often seen as risky and resource-intensive, and Reed dives deep into why legacy data formats, metadata preservation, a...

In this episode of UC Today, host Christopher Carey sits down with Tim Ward, Product Marketing Specialist at Global Relay , and Irwin Lazar, President and Principal Analyst at Metrigy , to unpack the findings of Metrigy’s latest report on the rapidly expanding compliance risks across unified communications. With enterprises adopting Teams, WhatsApp, SMS, AI assistants, and more, the discussion dig...

Kristian McCann of UC Today talks to Chris Reed, Head of Product and Technology at Wordwatch , to explore how financial and regulated firms can transform their communication governance from a mere compliance task into a powerful source of business intelligence.  This video dives deep into how companies can convert compliance data into actionable insights rather than viewing it as a checklist oblig...

Join Kieran Devlin, UC Today host, in conversation with Bill Dellara, Chief Product Officer at VOSS , as they explore the emerging concept of digital workplace automation fabric and its transformative impact on enterprise IT operations. In this insightful discussion, Bill shares how organizations like BT, Telefonica, and Lloyds Banking Group are breaking free from manual, script-based processes th...

Kristian McCann sits down with John Ringis, Director of Physical Security , and Salik Makda, Director of Network Engineering at New Era Technologies , to unpack one of today’s most urgent workplace challenges: how to bring employees back to the office—and keep them there. With hybrid work now the norm, John and Salik break down why workplace readiness matters more than ever, what “good” looks like...

In this session, UC Today’s Kieran Devlin sits down with Kalyan Kumar (KK), Chief Product Officer at HCL Software, to diagnose a critical issue facing the Global 2000: the inability to move AI from the lab to the real world. With so many firms stuck running endless experiments without delivering hard business outcomes, this conversation offers the architectural blueprint needed to break through th...

Kristian McCann sits down with Ryan Zoehner, CEO at Algo Communication Products , and Ariel Posvolsky, Director of Customer Success Engineering at Algo , to unpack how manufacturers can finally bring their industrial floors into the unified communications era. Modern factories run 24/7, but many still rely on paging systems installed before the internet existed. In this conversation, Ryan and Arie...

In this UC Today session, host Kieran Devlin speaks with Will Morey, Managing Director of Channel at Gamma , about one of the most urgent challenges facing partners and end customers today: operational complexity. With organisations juggling fragmented UC, CC, and connectivity stacks, Will explains why consolidation isn’t just a commercial preference—it’s becoming a competitive necessity. This con...

In this UC Today interview, host Kieran Devlin speaks with John Christian, Vice President of Marketing at Akixi, about the urgent CX demands reshaping the telecom and IT landscape—and how Akixi is helping service providers meet them. With a rich background at Metaswitch and Microsoft, John offers a frontline view of how Teams Phone migrations are creating massive expectations around insights and e...