Enterprise Connect 2018 Preview
In this Industry Buzz Podcast, Jim Burton leads a discussion previewing BCStrategies’ participation at the upcoming Enterprise Connect 2018. Twelve BCStrategies experts are participants in 20 different sessions at the annual event in Orlando, March 12-15. Experts discussing their sessions include Blair Pleasant,…
BCStrategies Reaction Following Avaya Engage 2018
In this Industry Buzz podcast, Blair Pleasant leads a discussion about Avaya Engage 2018, with Experts Dave Michels, Dr. Joseph Williams, Sara Uzel, Marty Parker, JR Simmons, Phil Edholm, Jon Arnold, David Smith, Roberta J. Fox and Steve Leaden. Topics include…
BCStrategies Forecasts for 2018
The topic of this Industry Buzz podcast is the forecast for 2018 in the business communications space. Participants include ExpertsJim Burton, Nicolas De Kouchkovsky, Evan Kirstel, Dr. Joseph Williams, Blair Pleasant, Jon Arnold, Dave Michels, JR Simmons, Peter Bernstein,Phil Edholm, Roberta Fox, and…
Experts Weigh in on the Gartner MQ for UCaaS 2017
In this Industry Buzz podcast, UCStrategies’ Marty Parker moderates a conversation about the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS MQ), Worldwide. Experts participating include Jon Arnold, Dave Michels, Chuck Lear, Don Van Doren, Phil Edholm.
Cisco Sparks a Slew of News
This week, Cisco Spark™ announced several breakthroughs around security, compliance and analytics. This week’s Industry Buzz podcast drills down into the significance of these announcements for Cisco customers and the industry. Dave Michels moderates the conversation, with Roberta J. Fox, Phil…
Avaya Clears Another Hurdle
In this Industry Buzz podcast, the UCStrategies Experts discuss Avaya’s recent announcement as it moves forward to emerge from Chapter 11. Blair Pleasant moderates the conversation, and includes Experts Phil Edholm, Jim Burton, JR Simmons, Dr. Joseph Williams, Dave Michels, Marty Parker, Steve Leaden and…
UCStrategies on the Mitel-ShoreTel News
In this Industry Buzz podcast, UCStrategies’ Dave Michels leads the discussion among the UCStrategies Experts about the news that Mitel has acquired ShoreTel. Participants this week include Michael Finneran, Roberta J. Fox, Dave Stein, Phil Edholm, Jim Burton, Melissa Swartz, Jon Arnold and JR Simmons.
Alexa, What’s Amazon Up To?
In this Industry Buzz podcast, the UCStrategies Experts address the recent news and rumors about Amazon, and how they may affect the enterprise. Dave Michels moderates the conversation, with Experts Michael Finneran, Blair Pleasant, Peter Bernstein, JR Simmons, Jon Arnold and Dr. Joseph Williams.
Teleworking Changes: New Trend or an Overreaction?
The UCStrategies experts discuss teleworking, where it does and doesn’t fit, and why some companies are changing their policies for at-home workers. UCStrategies’ Dave Michels moderates the conversation, with Experts Kevin Kieller, Blair Pleasant, Dave Stein, Marty Parker, Dr. Joseph Williams, Roberta…
Reviewing Mitel and the Elite Experience
The topic of this Industry Buzz podcast is Mitel, in the wake of the company’s Mitel Elite Experience event held last week in San Antonio. UCStrategies’ Blair Pleasant moderates a discussion among the UCStrategies Experts, which includes Steve Leaden, Dave Stein, Dave Michels, Roberta J. Fox,…
Movers and Shakers
In this Industry Buzz podcast, the UCStrategies Experts discuss “movers and shakers” in the UC industry. Definition: companies, initiatives, and happenings in the industry that may or may not be in the headlines but are worth watching. Dave Michels moderates the conversation, with Experts Phil…
The Role of AI in UC&C
In this Industry Buzz podcast, Blair Pleasant of UCStrategies leads a discussion about how artificial intelligence (AI), bots, machine learning and natural language processing are being used in unified communications and collaboration. The Experts participating this week include Phil Edholm, Marty Parker, Dave…
Enterprise Connect 2017 Review
In this Industry Buzz podcast, Michael Finneran hosts a conversation about Enterprise Connect 2017, with Experts Jim Burton, Blair Pleasant, Melissa Swartz, Steve Leaden, Don Van Doren, Phil Edholm, JR Simmons, Nicolas De Kouchkovsky, Dave Michels, Kevin Kieller, Roberta J. Fox, Dave Stein, David Smith and Peter…
UCaaS vs. CPaaS
In this Industry Buzz podcast, the topic is Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS). Dave Michels moderates the conversation which includes Experts Roberta J. Fox, Don Van Doren, Blair Pleasant, Steve Leaden, Phil Edholm, Dave Smith, and Evan Kirstel.
Cisco Sparks a Conversation Among the UCStrategies Experts
Cisco hosted recent events in San Francisco and regional centers to announce Cisco Spark 2.0 and Cisco Spark Board. Cisco Spark Board is an all-in-one collaboration screen-sharing presentation tool, a digital whiteboard and a videoconferencing display. Several UCStrategies Experts were in attendance and had the opportunity to see…
UCStrategies’ Reaction to Avaya Chapter 11 Announcement
In this Industry Buzz podcast, the UCStrategies Experts react to the news that Avaya filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Dave Michels moderates the conversation, with Experts Nicolas De Kouchkovsky, Roberta Fox, Dr. Joseph Williams, JR Simmons, Jon Arnold, Steve Leaden, Dave Stein, Marty…
Thoughts on Recent News & Announcements
In this Industry Buzz podcast, UCStrategies’ Blair Pleasant hosts a conversation on a range of recent news topics. Experts include Dr. Joseph Williams, Phil Edholm, Dave Michels, Jon Arnold, and Michael Finneran.
UCStrategies’ Predictions, Expectations and Hopes for 2017
In this Industry Buzz podcast, Blair Pleasant moderates a discussion about what the UCStrategies Experts expect (and hope) to see happen in 2017. The panel includes Dave Michels, Marty Parker, Jon Arnold, Evan Kirstel, Michael Finneran, Phil Edholm, Steve Leaden, Dave Smith, JR…
2016 Year in Review
In this Industry Buzz podcast, UCStrategies’ Marty Parker moderates a discussion about the notable and impactful from 2016. Among the topics covered: CPaaS/communication apps, M&A, workstream messaging, Avaya, Verizon One Talk, IoT and bots, analytics, WebRTC, user experience, and the need for investment in management…
UCStrategies Reports on NextCon16 and BroadSoft Connections
UCStrategies Experts were in attendance at two recent overlapping events: BroadSoft Connections, and Nextiva NextCon16, which is the topic of this week’s Industry Buzz podcast. Blair Pleasant, who attended the Nextiva event, moderates the conversation, with Experts Dave Smith, Jon Arnold, Melissa Swartz, Dave Michels and Michael…