unified communications

August 1, 2016

COLLABORATION

The Data behind Dots: Cisco UC Scores Highest in Gartner Critical Capabilities Report

3 min read

Gartner's 2016 Critical Capabilities for Unified Communications report digs deeper into the vendors represented in the Gartner UC Magic Quadrant. Cisco received the highest scores across all the use cases Gartner defines as critical for unified communications. In Gartner’s words, it’s “intended to help organizations define their requirements and select specific products that match their needs.”

July 29, 2016

COLLABORATION

Diversity of Deployment Models for Unified Communications

3 min read

Businesses understand that not only do customers expect flawless connectivity, so do employees. Unified communications has taken hold, setting expectations for integrated services from telephony to messaging and mobility. Recently, Cisco commissioned Forrester Consulting to explore the deployment of UC technologies among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

July 25, 2016

COLLABORATION

Placing Dots vs. In-depth Analysis: Gartner Names Cisco a UC Leader

2 min read

I’m proud to say that Gartner has positioned Cisco as a leader in its Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications for the ninth year. Gartner places us highest on “ability to execute” and furthest on “completeness of vision” axis in the evaluation.

July 19, 2016

COLLABORATION

Cisco UC for Midsize Recognized as a Leader

2 min read

For the second year, Gartner has positioned Cisco as a Leader in the 2016 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications for Midsized Enterprises, North America. We believe this is a...

July 7, 2016

COLLABORATION

Catching Up with Collaboration

5 min read

Everything we do is about continual evolution. We’ve fundamentally changed our delivery models, the pace of development, and the ability to provide you with greater benefits. But our focus hasn’t changed: Everything we do comes together under simplifying communication, making it more intelligent and intuitive so that you can focus on your business. So in case you’ve missed anything in the flurry of new things over the past couple months, here’s a recap,

June 28, 2016

COLLABORATION

Improving Premises-based Collaboration while Embracing Cloud

2 min read

Regardless of where you are in adopting collaboration technologies, we’re focused on delivering what works best for your needs. Cisco Collaboration Systems Release 11.5 is evidence of that constant evolution. It delivers many new and improved features in three areas: Security and Compliance, Administrator and User Experience, and Extended Collaboration.

May 26, 2016

COLLABORATION

Small Businesses, Big Collaboration Needs

2 min read

UCaaS delivers all the benefits of UC without the associated complexity of deploying and maintaining the technology. UCaaS is aligned with a cloud and mobile-first world, and it ensures organizations are working with the latest features instead of having to wait for IT-scheduled upgrades.

May 16, 2016

COLLABORATION

TDM vs. IP Telephony: A Retro Conversation Still Relevant Today

3 min read

The benefits of an all-IP environment are significant. And with the evolution of technology, it is easier and more affordable to move. Nemertes Research just published a report detailing these benefits. Here is some of what they found…

April 12, 2016

COLLABORATION

When Collaboration Meets Network Programmability

2 min read

Have you ever dreamed about a network where your users get exactly the experience they need? A world without frustrated people complaining about poorly performing applications or video calls? With...