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Exclusive: What the workplace of the future looks like
Unified Communications

Exclusive: What the workplace of the future looks like

The modern workplace is evolving, with open offices and new technologies leading the way, according to Amy Barzdukas, CMO of Plantronics.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 8 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018
Polycom recognises success at first ever ANZ Partner Awards
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom recognises success at first ever ANZ Partner Awards

Polycom honoured top partners, including Telstra and Insync Technology, at its inaugural ANZ Partner Awards on Australia's Gold Coast.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Polycom goes 'all in' on Microsoft Teams at Inspire 2018
Unified Communications

Polycom goes 'all in' on Microsoft Teams at Inspire 2018

Polycom says it's going 'all in' on Microsoft Teams to create the best experiences across a range of different communications devices and solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2018
Plantronics completes US$2 billion acquisition of Polycom
Unified Communications

Plantronics completes US$2 billion acquisition of Polycom

Plantronics finalises the USD $2 billion acquisition of Polycom, broadening its portfolio in Unified Communications and Collaboration technologies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
Digital Disruption in the C Suite: Is it A Case of 'Keep Calm and Carry On'?
Digital Transformation

Digital Disruption in the C Suite: Is it A Case of 'Keep Calm and Carry On'?

It has even been predicted that AI will contribute over US$15 trillion to global GDP by 2030 but will come at great cost.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
Polycom's conference smartphone will soon be smarter
Unified Communications

Polycom's conference smartphone will soon be smarter

Polycom are adding facial tracking, dual monitor support and better audio coverage to their flagship Trio offering, plus integration with Zoom Rooms.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018
Polycom launches new cloud services for enterprises and service providers
Unified Communications

Polycom launches new cloud services for enterprises and service providers

Polycom unveils new cloud services targeting enterprises and service providers to streamline telephony device management and enhance meeting tech experiences.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
BlueJeans UC approach leads to record sales growth
Unified Communications

BlueJeans UC approach leads to record sales growth

BlueJeans reports surge in growth, driven by top talent and strategic partnerships, boosting video conferencing.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
Cisco vs. Microsoft: Giants battle for leadership as market reaches all-time high
Unified Communications

Cisco vs. Microsoft: Giants battle for leadership as market reaches all-time high

Global collaboration market hits record high in Q4 with revenues reaching almost $10bn, reports Synergy Research Group. Cisco and Microsoft lead the market.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Plantronics will acquire Polycom for US$2b
Unified Communications

Plantronics will acquire Polycom for US$2b

With the acquisition, Plantronics hopes to enlarge their footprint on the unified communications ecosystem considerably.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Polycom dials up APAC CX strategy with new appointment
Customer Relationship Management

Polycom dials up APAC CX strategy with new appointment

Andrew Hug will lead the charge creating a customer-focused strategy that combines securing customer insights and analysis.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
NLP ready to roll into home and work
Unified Communications

NLP ready to roll into home and work

UC consultant Ian Darby recently ended up in San Jose where natural language processing (NLP) was a hot topic. Here is his take on the Next Big Thing.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Polycom brings Microsoft Teams and Alexa to 'conference smartphone'
Unified Communications

Polycom brings Microsoft Teams and Alexa to 'conference smartphone'

Polycom has expanded its capabilities with Microsoft, AWS, Zoom and Bluejeans to the Trio, the 'smartphone for the conference room'.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Polycom on workplace diversity and multi-generational workforces in Australia
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom on workplace diversity and multi-generational workforces in Australia

66% of Australia's population, an estimated 11.8 million people aged between 15 and 64 years - now make up our workforce.

By Tony Simonsen • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce
Artificial Intelligence

Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce

Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
75% using collaboration technologies: Polycom reveals key trends for 2018
Unified Communications

75% using collaboration technologies: Polycom reveals key trends for 2018

​Polycom has revealed findings from its latest research that shows collaboration technologies to be transforming business in 2018.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings
Unified Communications

The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings

With 75% of employees using collaboration tech, Polycom's research forecasts an exponential growth in smart meetings, cloud integration, and AI-driven tools.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
Polycom announces acquisition of Obihai Technology
Unified Communications

Polycom announces acquisition of Obihai Technology

The combination is expected to expand the markets available to Polycom solutions for its worldwide network of channel partners.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018