http://www.ucstrategies.com/rss/content_all.aspxUnified Communications Strategies - An industry resource for enterprises, vendors, and system integrators. http://www.ucstrategies.com/industry-events/enterprise-connect-2012.aspx See UCStrategies experts at Enterprise Connect 2012, March 26-29, in Orlando. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:25:00 GMT http://www.ucstrategies.com/industry-events/enterprise-connect-2012.aspx UC Industry Events http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/will-uc-be-subsumed-by-social-a-follow-up.aspx If you haven’t been following the dialogue between myself and fellow analyst/blogger, Melanie Turek, on nojitter.com, here’s a quick recap. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:17:51 GMT Blair Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/will-uc-be-subsumed-by-social-a-follow-up.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/-dual-persona-mobile-clients-will-simplify-uc-byod-issues.aspx A big challenge that business organizations face is the fact that employees don’t want to carry two mobile devices, each with different form factors, operating systems, and user interfaces. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:58:11 GMT Art Rosenberg http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/-dual-persona-mobile-clients-will-simplify-uc-byod-issues.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/avst-reveals-new-unified-communication-products.aspx Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc. (AVST) has released the AVST CX-S, a new product line of interoperable, enterprise-class unified communications solutions. These solutions are aimed at small-to-midsize businesses, providing AVST Mobile for iPhone and Android, speech-enabled automated attendant, unified messaging, and many more features on an interoperable UC platform that integrates with all major IP-PBX brands. SMBs can get the most out of their existing communications infrastructure and improve productivity with new mobile and speech-based solutions. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:15:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/avst-reveals-new-unified-communication-products.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/digium-introduces-phones-for-asterisk.aspx Digium, Inc. has announced a new family of HD IP phones designed to fully leverage Asterisk, as well as Digium's unified communications system, Switchvox. The phone uses Digium technology for the server and phone alike, resulting in a high quality customizable phone system. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:40:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/digium-introduces-phones-for-asterisk.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/zeacom-releases-contact-center-for-lync.aspx Zeacom has recently reported that its Zeacom Communications Center (ZCC) contact center software is now available for Microsoft Lync. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:05:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/zeacom-releases-contact-center-for-lync.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/zultys-releases-new-unified-communications-software.aspx Zultys has recently revealed their latest firmware release for their MX platform, the MX Release 7.0 Unified Communications Software. It's an all-in-one SIP-based IP phone system that offers capabilities for customization and mobility, along with new contact center collaboration functionality and enhancements to SIP security and third-party CRM integrations. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/zultys-releases-new-unified-communications-software.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/end-points-or-end-users-wheres-the-focus.aspx These are pretty exciting times as the core functions of communications (presence, directory, instant messaging, e-mail, social posting, blogs, wikis, voice, video, app sharing, conferencing, collaborative workspaces) are being overlaid with all these versions of communication dashboards known as UC clients. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:41:09 GMT Marty Parker http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/end-points-or-end-users-wheres-the-focus.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/jabra-launches-new-partner-program.aspx Jabra has recently announced the launch of its new WIN Partner Program, designed to provide Jabra's channel partners with a variety of resources and a new communication experience. This program will provide Jabra's partners with a variety of services, with varying levels of partnership for users. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:45:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/jabra-launches-new-partner-program.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-expert-views/putting-technology-to-work.aspx Technology evaluations are inherently an internal process and evaluation for fit and ROI. However, the evaluation – or conversation – can benefit others. Interactive Intelligence is taking the initiative to make the conversation more meaningful. It’s a a bold idea, and so much more meaningful than a logo’d trinket. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:59:18 GMT Dave Michels http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-expert-views/putting-technology-to-work.aspx UCStrategies Expert Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/using-uc-to-re-invent-the-channel.aspx I’m really just scratching the surface here, but the idea is to show that channels can add value in new ways if they’re ready to move in a different direction. There is definitely some risk involved, as this is really early adopter territory, but can be especially effective for SMBs who don’t have much IT expertise, but want to get first mover advantage with UC. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:39:03 GMT Jon Arnold http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/using-uc-to-re-invent-the-channel.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/att-launches-unified-communications-services-in-the-cloud.aspx AT&T has recently released the AT&T UC Services, a cloud-based UC service that lets users collaborate and communicate from nearly any device in any location and can transition between methods of communication seamlessly. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:15:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/att-launches-unified-communications-services-in-the-cloud.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/ibm-focuses-on-the-big-picture-at-lotusphere.aspx Like Marty Parker, I too spent a good part of last week at Lotusphere in Orlando, where “Business. Made Social” was the central theme, and I could not help but be impressed with the range and depth of IBM’s vision on the importance of social networking in business. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:35:00 GMT Michael Finneran http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/ibm-focuses-on-the-big-picture-at-lotusphere.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/ibm-lotusphere-2012-socializing-social-business.aspx Went to Lotusphere 2012 this week. Goal: Dig out the evidence and metrics for social; relate to UC. Happily, was able to achieve most of this goal. Here are some highlights. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:52:05 GMT Marty Parker http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/ibm-lotusphere-2012-socializing-social-business.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/industry-events/e911-done-a-real-world-approach-to-assessing-e911-risk-and-developing-an-e911-strategy.aspx Reserve your spot for this complimentary webinar and hear Samantha Kane, E911 expert from Kane-Mackay, and moderator Martha Sexauer from RedSky discuss a real-world approach to determining E911 risk and developing an E911 strategy for your organization. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMT http://www.ucstrategies.com/industry-events/e911-done-a-real-world-approach-to-assessing-e911-risk-and-developing-an-e911-strategy.aspx UC Industry Events http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-expert-views/how-goats-could-help-make-contact-centers-more-productive.aspx Interactive Intelligence has been running a very interesting program that brings the worlds of technology and charity closer together in a unique way Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:49 GMT Jon Arnold http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-expert-views/how-goats-could-help-make-contact-centers-more-productive.aspx UCStrategies Expert Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/toshibas-call-manager-enhances-unified-communications.aspx Toshiba has announced the release of Call Manager version 7.5, a new unified communications solution. Compatible with Toshiba's IPedge and Strata CIX families of IP business communication systems, the new version of Call Manager is available nationwide. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:25:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/toshibas-call-manager-enhances-unified-communications.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/ibm-provides-analytics-to-social-business.aspx IBM has recently released new software and services, providing comprehensive networking capabilities that allow organizations to apply analytics to their social business initiatives for enhanced insight on social networking sentiment. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:50:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/ibm-provides-analytics-to-social-business.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/viewsonic-releases-dual-sim-slot-smartphones.aspx Viewsonic has recently released the new ViewPhone 3, an Android 2.3-powered smartphone offering dual-SIM capability. With the dual SIM feature, business and personal calls can be separated and dealt with individually for more privacy and organization. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:25:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/viewsonic-releases-dual-sim-slot-smartphones.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/adtran-releases-netvanta-unified-communications-notification-server.aspx ADTRAN, Inc. has recently expanded its NetVanta Unified Communications portfolio with the NetVanta UC Notification Server (NetVanta UCNS), an automated notification application that delivers outbound information by phone or e-mail. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:05:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/adtran-releases-netvanta-unified-communications-notification-server.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/the-channel-key-to-uc-and-gaining-traction.aspx For years now, UCStrategies has been emphasizing that the "channel" is key to Unified Communications (UC) success. While the vendors have to the heavy lifting of creating the software, servers, end-point devices and network appliances that comprise the building blocks of UC, the channel has to deliver these building blocks to the market in a way that is compelling, efficient and effective for the customers. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:02:27 GMT Marty Parker http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/the-channel-key-to-uc-and-gaining-traction.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/industry-events/itexpo-east-2012.aspx See UCStrategies Experts Jon Arnold and David Yedwab at TMC ITExpo East 2012, Jan 31-Feb 3 in Miami. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:59:33 GMT http://www.ucstrategies.com/industry-events/itexpo-east-2012.aspx UC Industry Events http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/uc-backstories.aspx UC vendors, along with car and soft drink makers, all offer a reasonably unique value proposition. Understanding those nuances can make all the difference in the world in aligning vendor solutions/choices with technical goals and objectives. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:35:36 GMT Dave Michels http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/uc-backstories.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/uc-has-to-plan-for-the-world-that-is.aspx The political season is upon us, and I’m always struck by the contrast between the world our politicians are talking about and the one we live in. The candidates seem to cling to this persistent delusion that we are still living in the 1950s. In those halcyon days, the US was the only developed economy not decimated by the Second World War, the GIs were back home and starting families, and the population held the deep-seated belief that we could lick the world – hey, we just had! The US embarked a growth phase that spurred a rise in the standard of living the likes of which we’ll likely never see again. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:30:38 GMT Michael Finneran http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/uc-has-to-plan-for-the-world-that-is.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/2012-will-mobile-apps-drive-the-uc-contact-center.aspx The “UC Contact Center” provides a practical starting point for UC implementation planning, and by focusing on mobile users with multimodal smartphones, can provide the path to improved business processes and CEBP through self-service applications and “mobile apps.” Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:05:19 GMT Art Rosenberg http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/2012-will-mobile-apps-drive-the-uc-contact-center.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/megatrends-2012.aspx Rather than offer an annual review, I’m going to jump back to a December 2009 post called Megatrends in Voice. These trends, mobility, the cloud, and de-materialization, continue and are evolving. I think these shifts (shift happens) are still relevant and transformational, but I'd like to offer a few updates. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:48:51 GMT Dave Michels http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/megatrends-2012.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/2011-uc-takeaways-disruption-and-uncertainty.aspx I can’t think of a better word to sum up the state of UC in 2011 than “disruption.” By its nature, UC is a fluid concept, and in some ways this has been its Achilles Heel. Despite this, 2011 has seen a host of new trends and drivers that are stretching UC into forms we don’t fully understand or even recognize. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT Jon Arnold http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/2011-uc-takeaways-disruption-and-uncertainty.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/nuance-acquires-vlingo.aspx Continuing its acquisition binge, Nuance Communications has recently announced its intent to acquire Vlingo, Inc. With an increased demand for voice interfaces, Vlingo will provide Nuance with the expertise and technology to provide next-generation natural language interfaces for various markets and industries. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/nuance-acquires-vlingo.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/aastra-partners-with-vmware.aspx Aastra has recently signed an OEM partnership with VMware, virtualizing voice and unified communications for small and mid-sized businesses. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:30:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/aastra-partners-with-vmware.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/adtran-announces-plans-to-acquire-nokia-siemens-network-fixed-line-broadband-access-business.aspx ADTRAN, Inc. recently announced its plans to purchase the Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) fixed line Broadband Access business and associated professional services and network management solutions. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:35:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/adtran-announces-plans-to-acquire-nokia-siemens-network-fixed-line-broadband-access-business.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/onebox-mobile-app-provides-apple-tablets-and-more-with-voip-and-uc.aspx Global Communications has recently launched a new version of its Onebox mobile application. This app for Apple devices, such as the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, allows Onebox customers to make and receive VoIP phone calls through a WiFi connection or 3G/4G network, staying connected without worrying about using cell phone minutes or dropping calls. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:45:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/onebox-mobile-app-provides-apple-tablets-and-more-with-voip-and-uc.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/ucstrategies-podcasts-now-on-itunes.aspx If you've enjoyed keeping up with the UCStrategies Industry Buzz podcasts, they're available now via the iTunes Store, along with the Executive Insights podcast interviews. Each podcast can be downloaded individually, or you can subscribe to instantly download them as they're released. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:35:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/ucstrategies-podcasts-now-on-itunes.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/mitel-brings-strategic-initiatives-to-north-american-channel-program.aspx Mitel has recently announced a series of new initiatives for its North American channel program. Included in the strategic initiatives is the creation of the Authorized Partner Service Program (APSP), which shifts local service support for certain parts of Mitel's product portfolio to its partner channels, as well as the appointing of several new channel management executives. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:40:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/mitel-brings-strategic-initiatives-to-north-american-channel-program.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/adtran-adds-to-its-uc-capabilities.aspx Two years ago, ADTRAN acquired ObjectWorld, and now offers a family of UC solutions for SMBs. The company has made a good deal of progress in the past two years, adding new capabilities to enhance its UC offerings. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:10:00 GMT Blair Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/adtran-adds-to-its-uc-capabilities.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/polycom-enhances-microsoft-lync-again.aspx Polycom has been a UC leading partner with Microsoft all along, providing a range of devices for desktops, conference rooms, and video deployment. Today, December 5, Polycom announced another major step forward with Microsoft Lync 2010 both for video-based collaboration and for office mobility solutions. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:54:55 GMT Marty Parker http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/polycom-enhances-microsoft-lync-again.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/plantronics-connects-smartphone-and-pcs-to-conference-calls-with-instantmeeting.aspx In order to reduce the time and frustration of dialing into conference calls, Plantronics has released the InstantMeeting app. This app, for Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, and Windows PCs, uses a single button to dial into and connect to a conference call, and is available now. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:20:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/plantronics-connects-smartphone-and-pcs-to-conference-calls-with-instantmeeting.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/welcome-to-the-pc-plus-era.aspx Many have incorrectly termed this the "Post-PC Era" but clearly these new devices are personal computers simply in a smaller and more mobile form factor. In the same way that laptops or netbooks were simply smaller PCs, I would suggest that the same holds for smartphones and tablets, slates or "pads." Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:05:18 GMT Kevin Kieller http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/welcome-to-the-pc-plus-era.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/aastra-launches-blustar.aspx Aastra's BluStar video conference and collaboration solution, previously announced at Enterprise Connect,  is now available. This solution is supposed to "mark a new era in enterprise communications." Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:08:15 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/aastra-launches-blustar.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/cisco-collaboration-summit-whats-uc.aspx My main message is that Cisco is after the same result everyone else desires around UC, but via a different approach. Working outward from the network, they believe that the cloud is the best way to address the multitude of end user scenarios that benefit from UC applications. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:12:05 GMT Jon Arnold http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/cisco-collaboration-summit-whats-uc.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-expert-views/cisco-continues-to-help-customers-transform-their-business.aspx At the recent Collaboration Summit, I got an update about Cisco’s Customer Business Transformation Group and how they’re developing a number of use cases and proof points about how real customers are experiencing real benefits using Cisco collaboration solutions, while transforming their businesses in a variety of ways. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT Blair Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-expert-views/cisco-continues-to-help-customers-transform-their-business.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/alcatel-lucent-opens-uc-platform.aspx Alcatel-Lucent has recently released its OpenTouch communications platform, which will enable businesses to offer communications capabilities and multimedia support on any device. It was first announced in April, and launched in early November with three packages. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:10:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/alcatel-lucent-opens-uc-platform.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/cisco-getting-serious-about-developers.aspx It appears that the application development community – ISVs, SIs and independent developers – are now high on Cisco’s list of growing its collaboration applications platforms with the aid of third parties. Cisco said that over 100,000 developers (many probably independent developers) representing some 700 partners are now registered with the program. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:35:00 GMT David Yedwab http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/cisco-getting-serious-about-developers.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/cisco-jabber-enhances-collaboration-across-platforms-devices-and-web-browsers.aspx Cisco has recently revealed new solutions to help with collaboration in a "post-PC" era. In order to move past the limitations of PC-based communication, it's focusing on allowing people to collaborate from anywhere at any time with any device or application with the next generation of Cisco WebEx and Cisco Jabber. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:09:31 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/cisco-jabber-enhances-collaboration-across-platforms-devices-and-web-browsers.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/cisco-delivers-uc-to-smbs-via-hybrid-cloud-and-premise-packaging.aspx On November 2, Cisco announced Cisco® Business Edition 6000 and Cisco Business Edition 3000. Normally, I don’t write about Small and Mid-sized Business (SMB) solutions, but this caught my attention for multiple reasons, since this announcement sends several very important messages to the market. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:13:08 GMT Marty Parker http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/cisco-delivers-uc-to-smbs-via-hybrid-cloud-and-premise-packaging.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/distributing-uc.aspx The dealer channel is changing dramatically as products move from hardware to software as well as major shifts in both customer expectations and the dealer skills required. But how the dealers obtain their products, or more specifically the role of two tier distribution is also transforming. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:15:00 GMT Dave Michels http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/distributing-uc.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/the-new-uc-contact-center-more-than-a-use-case.aspx With a flexible UC framework, business communications can now selectively accommodate all contact and informational access needs for individual end users both inside and outside an organization. Such flexibility will have a significant impact on the traditional, telephone-oriented “call center,” enabling its transition to a true, two-way, multi-modal “contact center” between people and business process applications. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:48:15 GMT Art Rosenberg http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/the-new-uc-contact-center-more-than-a-use-case.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-expert-views/avst-debuts-avst-mobile.aspx Unified Messaging/Unified Communications vendor AVST has introduced mobile clients for the Apple iOS and Android smartphone platforms called AVST Mobile along with the new CallXpress Release 8.2. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:46:46 GMT Michael Finneran http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-expert-views/avst-debuts-avst-mobile.aspx UCStrategies Expert Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/moneyball-and-uc-all-about-results.aspx Generally, the lessons of Moneyball are worth considering in any situation. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:45:00 GMT Marty Parker http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/moneyball-and-uc-all-about-results.aspx UCStrategies Views http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/sonicwall-centralizes-communications-with-zultys.aspx SonicWall, a Global Network security company, has begun using Zultys phone systems across its sites worldwide. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:05:00 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/sonicwall-centralizes-communications-with-zultys.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/snom-releases-new-sip-phones-for-smbs.aspx snom technology AG has announced a new line of business VoIP phones, designed for small and mid-sized businesses with the functionality of enterprise-class desktop phones. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:56:40 GMT Robbie Pleasant http://www.ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-newsroom/snom-releases-new-sip-phones-for-smbs.aspx UCStrategies Newsroom