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UCaaS: How Unified Communications Is Evolving in a Post-COVID-19 World

10.05.20 07:00 AM By Derek Roush - Comment(s)
ucaasUnified communications as a service (UCaaS) has grown in popularity. Many of the solutions are cloud-based, creating an inherent flexibility. Plus, they centralize various forms of communication, making it easier for employees to collaborate using their preferred approaches.   The benefits of U...

Get a Strong UC Cloud SLA with These Best Practices

07.01.19 07:00 AM By Derek Roush - Comment(s)
slaA service-level agreement (SLA) is a critical part of any service-related business contract. They define crucial aspects of the arrangement. In the case of unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS), an SLA could outline a variety of service conditions, including uptime minimums, time-to-repair sta...

Why Mobile UC Needs to Be a Priority

05.06.19 07:00 AM By Derek Roush - Comment(s)
mobile ucWhen companies need more effective communication and collaboration mechanisms, it’s hard to beat unified communications (UC) solutions. UC brings together multiple modalities, centralizing discussions, file sharing, and more under a single umbrella. However, even as more organizations embrace mobili...

The Benefits of Private Cloud UCaaS

04.01.19 07:00 AM By Derek Roush - Comment(s)
Unified communications as a Service (UCaaS) provides companies with a broad selection of benefits. Along with being a cost-effective way to implement and maintain critical communications, UCaaS solutions support mobility and combine a set of features in a single platform, increasing usability. When ...

UCaaS Trends That Should Be on Your Radar in 2019

01.07.19 12:00 PM By Derek Roush - Comment(s)
ucaasHow people communicate seemingly changes on a daily basis. Not long ago, a standard telephone (and handy POTS line) was “the” way to reach a business. Now, even PBXs are on the way out thanks to VoIP, smartphones, and UC / UCaaS platforms.   Today, companies are increasingly expecting more from...

How Embedded Video Fits into Modern UC Strategies

12.03.18 10:00 AM By Derek Roush - Comment(s)
The landscape of business communication is continuing to shift. Instead of being a separate service, companies are continuing to view communication mechanisms as features; something that can be embedded and integrated into other solutions to increase efficiency. Embedded video is one of the most sou...

The Future of Unified Communications: Predictions for the Evolving UC Landscape

09.03.18 07:00 AM By Derek Roush - Comment(s)
ucCommunication is a critical part of any company’s success. The ability to collaborate effectively led to the rise of unified communications (UC), an approach that centralizes a variety of communications tools into a single platform.   Over recent years, UC offerings have become increasingly rob...

Maximize Unified Communications Success with End-User Training

08.06.18 07:15 AM By Derek Roush - Comment(s)
end-user trainingUnified communications (UC) can be a game changer when it comes to productivity and convenience. It centralizes your communications tools, allowing employees to access a single program whenever they need to share or discuss information.   When you invest in a new UC platform, you may expect to ...

4 Tips for a Successful Unified Communications System Deployment

07.02.18 07:05 AM By Derek Roush - Comment(s)
When it comes to having a top-notch unified communications system for your organization, having certain details covered during the deployment phase is a must. Without a proper examination of your organization and a notable amount of care when implementing a new solution, a deployment can quickly go ...

Developing an Effective UC Strategy

06.04.18 06:55 AM By Derek Roush - Comment(s)
uc strategyShifting from the old way of exchanging information to a unified communications (UC) platform requires planning. At the core of that plan must be a robust UC strategy.   One of the benefits of UC is its interconnected nature. A variety of communications, ranging from instant messaging to video ...
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