Category: Unified Communications

February 9, 2023

Shelly Kramer

Research Note

Zoho Workplace Unveils Trident, a UC-focused Desktop App, Along With Updates to its Workplace Suite

Futurum principal analyst Shelly Kramer covers Zoho’s launch of Zoho Trident, a desktop app designed to be a unified comms platform, along with other enhancements to the Zoho Workplace suite and some compelling news on pricing.

Unified Communications

February 6, 2023

Sean Spradling

Research Note

Logitech and Steelcase Reveal Project Ghost for More Personal Communications

Sean Spradling, senior analyst at Wainhouse, part of The Futurum Group family of companies, covers news out of ISE 2023 this week in Barcelona from Logitech and Steelcase launching Project Ghost, a new video conferencing device intended to allow for more personal conversations and connections than the traditional video meeting services. Spradling explores the nuances of the Project Ghost solution, as well as the differentiators between Project Ghost and Google’s Starline.

Digital Transformation, Unified Communications

February 6, 2023

Sean Spradling

Research Note

Microsoft Rolls Out Teams Premium Infused with OpenAI’s GPT-3.5

Sean Spradling, senior analyst at Wainhouse Research, part of The Futurum Group family of companies, covers news of Microsoft’s rollout of Teams Premium infused with OpenAI’s ChatGPT 3.5.

AI, Unified Communications

January 26, 2023

Shelly Kramer

Research Note

The Mitel Move to Acquire Unify from the Atos Group Will Facilitate Global Expansion and Help Diversify Customer Base and Solutions

Futurum principal analyst Shelly Kramer takes a look at Mitel’s acquisition of Unify and examines the benefits the deal will bring to both companies as leaders in both the Americas and the EMEA markets. For Mitel, the acquisition cements the company’s commitment to UC and will significantly expand Mitel’s global footprint and customer base. The deal will give customers of both organizations even more choice and flexibility throughout their communications lifecycle. For partners, the expanded scale and even stronger financial profile, product portfolio, and breadth of services to help them grow their businesses.

Collaboration Devices and Services, Unified Communications

January 19, 2023

Sean Spradling

Research Note

Verizon Mobile for Microsoft Teams Launches: Verizon Becomes the First Carrier in the U.S. Market to Support Teams Phone Mobile

Sean Spradling, senior analyst at Wainhouse Research, part of The Futurum Group family of companies, covers the launch by Verizon of Verizon Mobile for Microsoft Teams, becoming the first U.S. carrier in the market to support Teams Phone Mobile — and what that bodes for the future.

5G, Communications Networks, Digital Transformation, Unified Communications, Workplace Collaboration

January 5, 2023

Daniel Newman

Video Research Note

Best Event of 2022

The Six Five team discusses the Best Event of 2022.

Unified Communications

January 5, 2023

Daniel Root

Research Note

Visual Collaboration Vendor Mural Announces New Look, Feel, and CEO to Round Out 2022

Daniel Root, senior analyst with Wainhouse Research – part of The Futurum Group family of companies, covers the news of Mural’s latest updates, including a new chief executive, an updated UX/UI, and a shift towards team collaboration tool.

Collaboration Devices and Services, Unified Communications, Workplace Collaboration

December 21, 2022

Steve Vonder Haar

Futurum Intelligence

Enghouse Systems to Acquire Qumu for $18 Million in an All-Cash Deal

Steve Vonder Haar, senior analyst at Wainhouse Research, part of The Futurum Group family of companies, covers news of Enghouse Systems’ acquisition of cloud-based enterprise video technology vendor Qumu for $18 million in an all-cash deal, representing a lifeline yet again for Qumu, and another add to the Enghouse portfolio of offerings in enterprise software segments.

Enterprise Applications, Unified Communications, Workplace Collaboration

December 6, 2022

Shelly Kramer

Futurum Tech Webcast

Trends in Unified Communications, Challenges Customers Face in Leveling Up Business Comms, and What’s Ahead for Mitel

In this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, principal analyst Shelly Kramer is joined by Martin Bitzinger, Senior Vice President, Product Management for Mitel, who oversees Mitel’s product portfolio and product marketing, including UC platforms, applications, and devices for a conversation about trends in Unified Communications (UC), the many challenges customers face in leveling up their business comms, and a look at what’s ahead for Mitel.

Unified Communications, Workplace Collaboration

December 5, 2022

Sean Spradling

Research Note

Lumen Sells EMEA Assets to Colt for $1.8B — The Driver Behind That Move and a Look at What’s Ahead for the Company Now

Sean Spradling, senior analyst with Wainhouse Research, part of The Futurum Group family of companies, covers news of Lumen’s sale of the company’s EMEA assets to Colt for 1.8 billion, thoughts on what drove that move, and a look at what’s ahead for the company.