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Microsoft and Skype Threaten Service Providers, but Regulators Will Be Watching
G. Barton Summary Bullets: Microsoft has yet to show that it knows how to make the most out of the opportunities from its acquisition of Skype. Microsoft has the potential to take voice...
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Microsoft May Not Have Lync Appliances, But Microsoft Partners Do
B. Riggs Summary Bullets: Microsoft Lync appliances for SMBs are available from small, regional solution developers There may be a certain degree of risk associated with purchasing from smaller,...
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What Comes After Enterprise Social Networking? Business Networking
Brad Shimmin Summary Bullets: Enterprise social networking is nothing more than a passing fancy, at least in terms of describing the idea of collaboration. For a view into what will follow, we need...
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Mobile Video Conferencing Can Fully Connect Remote Workers
Gary Barton Summary Bullets: End users should see mobile video as an integral part of their UC solution. Microsoft Lync 2013 will steal many headlines, but other solutions are available. Microsoft Lync...
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UC Take-up Is on the Verge of Critical Mass, but Pricing Models Remain...
Gary Barton Summary Bullets: Uptake of unified communications solutions is growing, and enterprises that are not alert to this trend may be at a disadvantage. Utility pricing looks great on the...
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UC’s Advent is Welcome, But Should Not Distract Enterprises from Their Core...
Gary Barton Summary Bullets: Enterprises should be excited about the potential benefits of UC – including BYOD and mobile device management (MDM). Enterprises should also remember that traditional IP...
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Why Should Enterprises Pay for UC?
Gary Barton Summary Bullets: Enterprises should look beyond quality of service factors to the broader working practices guidance available with the new generations of unified communications and...
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Preparing for Life Beyond Patch Tuesday with Windows Update for Business
Summary bullets: • Microsoft’s Windows Update for Business will provide software updates for Windows 10 enterprise, end-user devices in a more fluid, flexible manner. • Patch Tuesday isn’t ending...
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Application Integration Is Key to Delivering Effective Collaboration
Gary Barton Summary Bullets: Integration with a range of business applications and the ability for solutions to work outside the organisation are key features for valuable UCC solutions. Enterprises...
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Unify’s Free UC Offer Is Good and True, but It May Be Better to Pay
Gary Barton Summary Bullets: Unify’s free service offers a valuable taster of UC, but there are other ‘try before you buy’ options. Buyers and providers should both be aware that limitations on a...
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As 2016 Beckons, What Should Telecoms Buyers Look for from UC Solutions?
Gary Barton Summary Bullets: • Enterprises should look at vendor platforms beyond Microsoft and Cisco and demand interoperability between platforms and applications. • Unified communications (UC) and...
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Microsoft Build: Xamarin’s Cross-Platform Importance Highlighted
C. Dunlap Summary Bullets: Xamarin was highlighted at Microsoft Build for its cross-platform capabilities for .NET developers. Xamarin provides additional value-add through testing, monitoring, and...
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