Voice and unified communications
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Voice and unified communications News
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May 15, 2020
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Gartner forecasts near 20% growth for public cloud services
Gartner's latest research predicts an uptick in cloud spending, spurred by demand for public cloud services and cloud-based communications; more channel news from the week.
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March 12, 2020
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Channel execs say coronavirus spurs remote work technology
Managed service providers, resellers and other partners are experiencing rising demand for advisory and implementation services as customers pursue remote work tools.
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July 24, 2019
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Microsoft Teams platform emerges as training, governance opportunity
Microsoft Teams governance, training and other services are emerging as business opportunities for channel partners working with Microsoft's collaboration platform.
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June 14, 2019
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Cisco partners hail unified Webex client
Cisco partners pointed to the networking company's unified collaboration strategy as an important development at Cisco Live; other news from the week.
Voice and unified communications Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Top virtual selling, consulting tips from IT channel firms
Even after the pandemic recedes, channel partners predict virtual selling to remain a piece of overall sales strategies. Use these tips to hone your remote sales approach. Continue Reading
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Unified communications market sees demand for customized offerings
Channel partners can use unified communications APIs to help customers simplify business workflows. Learn about this niche opportunity and what trends will shape the market. Continue Reading
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Amazon Chime: Channel execs see potential, room for improvement
Channel partners said Amazon's new Chime unified communications offering has the potential to disrupt the market, but may need additional features to boost its competitive stance. Continue Reading
Evaluate Voice and unified communications Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Unified communications consulting, implementation heat up
Channel partners provide a range of offerings in the unified communications market, from workplace analytics to entire product suites. Cloud conferencing is driving growth. Continue Reading
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6 unified communications benefits for business productivity
How can unified communications tools benefit your business? Explore these six unified communications benefits to make the right purchase decision for your needs. Continue Reading
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CPaaS market could boost partners with the right skills
Channel companies that want to become CPaaS partners should expect to encounter a new set of buyers, a rapidly changing technology and the need for coding skills. Continue Reading
Manage Voice and unified communications
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Remote learning technology emerges as top ed market focus
MSPs and consultants say customers in the education vertical are ramping up distance learning systems as they prepare for the new school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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How to launch VoIP services for business customers
Vendor selection, cross-selling and in-depth product knowledge are the keys to success when it comes to offering Voice over IP services, Mike Bloomfield writes. Continue Reading
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Messaging platforms flout traditional real-time telephony
Business messaging defies traditional telephony-centric, real-time communications. The persistence and efficiency of web-based messaging offers a new way to collaborate. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Voice and unified communications Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Tips for successful virtual sales and consulting meetings
Channel partners should learn to make the most of virtual sales and consulting meetings. Scott Ford of Pronesis Technology Group offers advice on tactics that work. Continue Reading
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Microsoft Exchange Unified Messaging change presents dilemma
The arrival of Exchange 2019 also means the end of unified messaging in the on-premises offering. Admins who use voicemail in Outlook should explore their options. Continue Reading
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We need to talk ... about team chat app security
Team collaboration applications such as Slack and Unify Circuit can make life easier for enterprises. But for some organizations, the risk might not be worth the reward. Continue Reading