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Pexip launches private cloud option for video conference platform
Unified Communications

Pexip launches private cloud option for video conference platform

A release from the company claims that it is a 'unique' offering in the market and not available on any other cloud-based video conferencing solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2020
New Linius solution enables search and assembly of video meeting clips
Unified Communications

New Linius solution enables search and assembly of video meeting clips

Linius Technologies launches WHIZZARD, a new video conferencing tool integrated with Zoom, Webex Meetings, and Microsoft Teams.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
IDTechEx: the role of emerging tech in fighting COVID-19
Unified Communications

IDTechEx: the role of emerging tech in fighting COVID-19

2020 will go down in history for the year of the global pandemic, but also for the rise of innovative digital technologies.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
DTEN's Zoom Rooms range brings 4K-quality meetings to every business
Unified Communications

DTEN's Zoom Rooms range brings 4K-quality meetings to every business

Many organisations will understand the difficulty of sourcing products during COVID-19, largely due to shipping issues and global stock shortages.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
Grandstream Networks adds camera endpoint to IPVideoTalk platform
Unified Communications

Grandstream Networks adds camera endpoint to IPVideoTalk platform

Grandstream Networks launches GVC3212, an HD videoconferencing endpoint for its IPVideoTalk Meetings platform. Comes with a price tag of $99.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2020
Huawei launches video conferencing solution in APAC
Unified Communications

Huawei launches video conferencing solution in APAC

Huawei APAC president of cloud and AI, Daniel Zhou, says that the company continues to invest in core audio and video capabilities for collaboration.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2020
Avaya turns to NVIDIA AI to enhance video communication platform
Unified Communications

Avaya turns to NVIDIA AI to enhance video communication platform

Avaya's cloud collaboration and communication suite Avaya Spaces now has an added touch of NVIDIA's cloud artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
BlueJeans adds cloud video interop for Microsoft Teams
Unified Communications

BlueJeans adds cloud video interop for Microsoft Teams

With increased support for the hybrid workforce, the latest updates are designed to help organisations plan back-to-office strategies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2020
McAfee finds vulnerabilities in 'temi' the videoconferencing robot
Robotics

McAfee finds vulnerabilities in 'temi' the videoconferencing robot

Temi is commonly used in environments including businesses, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and other environments including the home.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
Google & Lenovo launch first meeting room kits for Google Meet
Unified Communications

Google & Lenovo launch first meeting room kits for Google Meet

Google Meet Series One meeting room kits are engineered for hybrid working environments, such as those in the office and in remote locations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
No slowing for collab-tech as Kiwis embrace hybrid working
Unified Communications

No slowing for collab-tech as Kiwis embrace hybrid working

Technology investment and adoption is a top focus for New Zealand firms post-COVID-19, new Poly research reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020
Aussie firm Chironix brings Zoom to Google Glass Enterprise Edition
Unified Communications

Aussie firm Chironix brings Zoom to Google Glass Enterprise Edition

Australian firm Chironix brings Zoom to Google Glass to enable hands-free collaboration for workers in the field, improving efficiency and accessibility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
Video conferencing, network usage surge in lockdown 2.0 - Vodafone
Unified Communications

Video conferencing, network usage surge in lockdown 2.0 - Vodafone

Phone and internet network usage continued sustained increases during Auckland's second lockdown, according to Vodafone NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
Cisco's Webex will soon drown out distracting background noise
Unified Communications

Cisco's Webex will soon drown out distracting background noise

Cisco is set to acquire BabbleLabs to improve its video meeting software Webex, with focus on removing background noise using AI technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Zoom teams up with Facebook, Amazon and Google to expand to smart displays
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Zoom teams up with Facebook, Amazon and Google to expand to smart displays

The company says the expansion brings Zoom to widely-used devices and broadens their capabilities to the work environment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
Facebook adds new video conferencing apps to Workplace
Unified Communications

Facebook adds new video conferencing apps to Workplace

Facebook has announced a series of updates for organisations using Workplace and Portal to collaborate with colleagues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
Zoom unveils new features to liven up meetings
Gaming

Zoom unveils new features to liven up meetings

Zoom unveils new features including filters, reactions, improved lighting, and enhanced noise suppression to liven up video meetings.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Minglr chat tool aims to bring 'watercooler' talk back to remote work
Unified Communications

Minglr chat tool aims to bring 'watercooler' talk back to remote work

In the age of remote work, some people are sorely missing the so-called 'watercooler talk' and hallway conversations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Remote work leads to 'transformative' growth for virtual meeting solutions
Unified Communications

Remote work leads to 'transformative' growth for virtual meeting solutions

The surge in remote work post-COVID-19 has spurred a transformative growth for virtual meeting solutions, with demand set to rocket by 24.6% CAGR till 2025.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2020