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Revolutionize Your Connectivity with CT Text for Webex

Introduction With keeping businesses in mind in need of a solution that can supercharge their Webex platform, maximize reach, and dramatically increase their impact, CallTower has introduced CT Text for Webex – a new service that not only enables...

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Boosting Sales: The Impact of AI Integration in Microsoft's Ecosystem

Introduction In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, sales teams are under constant pressure to increase their productivity, close deals...

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Unlocking Creativity: A Deep Dive into Microsoft Copilot Pro

Introduction In January 2024, Microsoft unveiled a game-changing addition to its suite of AI-powered tools: Microsoft Copilot Pro. This premium...

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Accelerating Ahead: AI's Influence on Today's Workspaces with Zoom

Introduction In today's fast-paced work environment, efficiency and productivity are key. Zoom, together with CallTower brings the latest...

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Seamless Symphony: Harmonizing UC Solutions with Current IT Ecosystems

Introduction In today's fast-paced digital landscape, effective communication stands as the backbone of successful enterprises. Unified...

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Breaking Down the 2024 Frost Radar: Cloud-Connected Calling Enablement

Introduction Frost & Sullivan has released its much-anticipated 2024 Frost Radar™ report on cloud-connected calling enablement, which delves into the...

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UCaaS: Navigating Between Global, Regional, and a Hybrid Blend

Introduction In the ever-evolving world of business communications, making the right choice in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is more...

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AI Assistants for team Collaboration: Zoom, Teams, and Webex

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of our work environments, particularly in the context of virtual...

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Unlocking Superior Communication: The CallTower Advantage for Teams

Introduction In an era where seamless communication defines the backbone of successful businesses, choosing the right telecommunication platform is...

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AI's impact in driving Global Business Revenue and Efficiency

Introduction The advent of AI has marked a transformative era in global business, enhancing operational efficiency and driving revenue growth. This...

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The Future is Here: Microsoft Teams Reaches New Heights

Introduction Imagine a world where 320 million people organize their schedules around a single platform. This is the reality for Microsoft Teams in...

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Mastering Customer Growth in Enterprises with Microsoft's AI Copilot

Introduction In the dynamic world of digital technology, businesses are continually seeking innovative solutions to enhance productivity, streamline...

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Remote Workshift: The Role of AI in Reshaping Business Operations

Introduction Over the past few years, the world has witnessed a significant shift towards remote work, a movement accelerated by the pandemic when...

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Global Talent Unleashed: Cloud Tools for Cross-Border Collaboration

Introduction In our increasingly globalized world, the workforce is no longer confined by borders. Enterprise businesses, now more than ever,...

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Peering into the Future with Cloud Communications

Introduction In an era where digital transformation is not just a buzzword but a pivotal strategy for businesses, cloud communications emerge as a...

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Leveraging the Power of Voice Enablement in Business Communications

Introduction In the realm of business communication, voice enablement stands as a game-changer, transforming the way organizations interact with...

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CallTower in 2024: Leading the Way in Unified Communications

Introduction In the increasingly digital age of 2024, unified communications have become a central part of the way businesses operate. CallTower...

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Embracing the Holidays without Losing Productivity

Unwrapping Seamless Cloud Communications The holiday season is upon us, bringing joy, festivities, and often a unique set of challenges for...

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AI and Cloud Contact Centers: A Match Made for Customer Experience

Introduction It is no secret that modern customer service has been transformed by technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the latest such...

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Unleashing Excellence: The 5 Must-Have Powers of Your UCaaS Solution

Introduction In today's world, communication is key to success. One of the most significant achievements of technology is unified communications as a...

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Unpacking 2024's Enterprise Unified Communications Trends

Introduction For enterprise corporations and businesses, it is critical to keep abreast of emerging trends in the realm of Unified Communications. ...

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THE FUTURE OF COLLABORATION: 3D MEETINGS COMING SOON TO MSFT TEAMS

Collaborative Outlook: Microsoft Teams Set to Introduce 3D Meetings in January. We live in a world where technology is constantly evolving, and the...

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CALLTOWER CTX: Experience a new level of Cloud Technology.

Introduction In today's fast-paced digital landscape, where efficient communication is paramount, businesses require unified communication solutions...

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Five9 Tops 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant in CCaaS Excellence

Introduction Being recognized as a leader in any industry is a significant achievement, and no less than being named one in the 2023 Gartner® Magic...

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Integration Trends: Boosting Unified Communication Efficiency

Introduction In today's fast-paced business environment, organizations are constantly searching for ways to streamline their operations and enhance...

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CallTower's Expert Implementation & Support for Teams, Zoom, and Webex

Introduction In today's fast-paced business landscape, effective communication and collaboration are paramount. Companies need reliable tools to...

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Choosing the Right UCaaS Products: A Guide for Decision-Makers

Introduction Are you a decision-maker tasked with choosing the right UCaaS products for your business? It's an important task as UCaaS has become a...

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Multilingual UC Solutions: Overcoming Global Language Barriers

Breaking Down Language Barriers: Multilingual UC Solutions for Global Enterprises In today's increasingly globalized business landscape, language...

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Maximizing Business Operations with CallTower Connect

introduction In the thrilling world of modern business, the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively is not just an advantage – it's a...

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CallTowers' One-Click Failover: Uninterrupted MS Teams Communication

CallTower's One-Click Failover for Microsoft Teams: The Ultimate Solution for Uninterrupted Communication In the digital age, communication is the...

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Streamline Contact Center Operations with Webex Contact Center

Introduction In today's fast-paced business landscape, providing exceptional customer service is a key differentiator for companies. To meet the...

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Empowering Communication:Unveiling CallTower's Native Teams Solution

Introduction With remote work becoming the new norm, organizations are seeking comprehensive communication solutions that seamlessly integrate with...

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Zoom for Healthcare: Elevating Telemedicine and Patient Care

Introduction The world of healthcare has undergone a remarkable transformation with the integration of technology, and one of the most significant...

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Zoom for Nonprofit: Enhancing Social Impact with Virtual Collaboration

Introduction In today's digital age, nonprofits are constantly looking for innovative ways to maximize their social impact and reach a wider...

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The Future of Business Communication: Why Zoom Phone is Here to Stay

Pioneering The Future of Business Communication In today's digital age, effective communication is key to success in the business world. With remote...

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Harness the Power of Zoom Phone for Remote and Mobile Workforces

Introduction In today's fast-paced and interconnected business world, the ability to stay connected and communicate seamlessly is crucial, especially...

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Enhancing Communication with Solgari and Microsoft Teams Fusion

In the modern business landscape, collaboration and communication are the beating heart of every thriving organization. As companies relentlessly...

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Streamlining Visitor Management: A Deep Dive into Visitor Aware

Streamlining Visitor Management: A Deep Dive into Visitor Aware Dive into the world of Visitor Aware, where the future of visitor management takes...

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Telecom Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Connections with MS Teams

Securing your Business Communications If your business relies on telecommunications and cloud communications, then cybersecurity should be at the top...

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Boost Your Business with CallTower's MS Teams CRM Integrations.

Boost Your Business with CallTower's Microsoft Teams CRM Integrations In today's fast-paced business world, having the right tools at your disposal...

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Remote Onboarding Made Easy: How MS Teams Simplifies the Process

Introduction In today's digital age, remote work has become increasingly common, leading to new challenges for companies in terms of onboarding new...

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Artificial Intelligence: A Unified Communications Game-Changer

As technology continues to improve and evolve, the world of Unified Communications (UC) is no exception to the changes. With the rapid development...

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The All-New Webex App: Here's What You Need to Know

Webex has been deemed a state-of-the-art video conferencing and collaboration tool, known for efficiently adding new features to its app to improve...

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Webex Translation & Transcription: Improving Global Communication

In today's world of global communication, language barriers can pose significant challenges for businesses and individuals. This is where Webex...

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Navigating the future with Microsoft Teams Copilot

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Navigating The Future with Microsoft Teams Copilot

What's New with Microsoft Teams? Microsoft Teams has been one of the most popular collaboration platforms worldwide, offering a wide range of...

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Enhancing customer experience with five9: the calltower way

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Enhancing Customer Experience with Five9: The CallTower Way

As a leading provider of cloud-based communication solutions, one of Calltower's main objectives is to help businesses improve customer experiences....

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Revolutionizing UCaaS Integration - Top Trends in 2023

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Revolutionizing UCaaS Integration - Top Trends in 2023

Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is an evolving technology that is transforming the way businesses communicate and collaborate offering a...

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Webex Cloud Calling: The Complete Global Collaboration Experience

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Webex Cloud Calling: The Complete Global Collaboration Experience

Having a reliable and effective communication system is key for any enterprise that wants to succeed in today's fast-paced and virtually connected...

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Overcoming the Challenges of Going Global with UCaaS

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Overcoming the Challenges of Going Global with UCaaS

If you have dreams of expanding your business beyond the local market into a global one, then you understand the challenges that may be associated...

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Microsoft Teams Premium: New for 2023

An Introduction to Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration platform for businesses and organizations that helps teams stay...

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Top Cloud Communications Trends to Watch in 2023

Are you ready to stay ahead of the game in 2023? The cloud communications industry is constantly evolving. It's advisable to keep up with the latest...

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Increase Workplace Efficiency with Microsoft Teams Telephony

With the introduction of modern technology, businesses are reaping the benefits of unified communication as a service (UCaaS) systems like Microsoft...

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SIP Trunking: The Coronavirus Effect

At the hand of the pandemic, more and more organizations have found themselves working in a remote environment, forcing them to ask questions like...

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How Cloud Communication Can Help You Expand Your Business Globally 

Running a business demands multitasking and staying ahead of the competition. To be successful, companies must expand their capabilities to reach new...

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Zoom, Webex, and Teams: A Comparison of Three Key Collaboration Tools

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Zoom, Webex, and Teams: A Comparison of Three Key Collaboration Tools

In the business world, collaboration is key. Whether you're working on a project with colleagues in other departments or holding a meeting with...

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The ROI of Contact Center as a Solution (CCAAS): Why It Pays to Invest

Contact Center as a Solution (CCaaS) is an emerging technology that delivers customer service through the cloud, allowing businesses to use CCaaS to...

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7 Ways Microsoft Teams Can Help Future-Proof Your Business

Microsoft Teams is a powerful cloud-based communication and collaboration platform from Microsoft. It allows businesses to connect with their teams,...

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What's New with Microsoft Teams in 2023?

After the 2020 pandemic, remote work has picked up a lot, and going into the next years; it will keep growing. Most people coming into the workforce...

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Future Proofing Your Business With Cloud Calling

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Future Proofing Your Business With Cloud Calling

The rapid adoption of cloud-based technologies across all industries has reshaped the way businesses operate and has ushered in a new era of...

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Cloud Computing Empowers Greater Cost Savings

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Cloud Computing Empowers Greater Cost Savings

In an era of increased remote work and hybrid environments, many organizations have shifted to the adoption of cloud computing as a new utility. As...

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Comparing CRITICAL UCaaS integration Solutions: MS Teams v. Webex

For businesses looking to implement a new collaboration tool, it can often feel like a clash between two titans: Cisco Webex and Microsoft Teams....

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What to Know about GCC High for Microsoft Teams Security Provisions

As the world embraces the digital workplace, the government agencies and contractors have not fully embraced remote working. While most organizations...

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Why Cisco Webex Could Be Your Best Collaboration Tool

Comparing two of the most utilized workplace collaboration tools, we’ll outline 6 ways that Cisco Webex could be labeled as superior to Microsoft...

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Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex: Understanding the Difference

When it comes to workplace communication platforms, there are many factors that organizations must consider when choosing a workstream collaboration...

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GCC High for Microsoft Teams: Security Requirements

Government agencies have some of the most stringent security requirements in the world and for good reason. The data and information they handle are...

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Tips On Managing Multiple UCaaS Solutions in a Global Company

As a business leader, you already know the benefits of your new unified communications as a service (UCaaS) platform. By bridging technologies and...

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GCC High for Microsoft Teams: The Security Requirements

The Microsoft Teams Government Cloud High baseline requirements provide a consistent set of security controls across all Office 365 GCC High...

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The BYOC Carrier Strategy: Redundancy and Automation

In the age of cloud-based communication, with providers such as Zoom, Microsoft teams and Cisco Webex leading the helm, the concept of the Bring your...

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Five9: Contact Center for Microsoft Teams Calling Plans

In the Unified Communications (UC) and collaboration market, Microsoft Teams is a clear leader. The platform has transformed how businesses...

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Tips to Manage Ucaas Solutions in a Global Company

Many of today's global businesses have migrated to a cloud-based phone system. This blog will discuss managing multiple UCaaS solutions in a...

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The Benefits of the Digital Workplace: UCaaS and CCaaS

Today, the contact center is a vital part of the customer service ecosystem, and the goal is to make it even more efficient and effective. In an...

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Seven Ways to Manage Contact Center Solutions in a Global Company

Contact centers are rapidly becoming a necessity in the global business world. For this reason, businesses should start thinking about their contact...

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Six Benefits of Voice Enabled Microsoft Teams

Microsoft has recently introduced Voice-enabled Microsoft Teams, allowing users to communicate with each other in a more natural and engaging way....

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The Digital Workplace: Combining UCaaS & CCaaS for Productivity

With the advent of the digital workplace, companies have more options than ever before for how to communicate and collaborate. But what's the best...

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Top 5 Benefits of Using Microsoft Teams With Voice Enabled Features

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform that business users are utilizing to improve their communication and workflow. With Microsoft Teams,...

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Using Cisco Webex for International Communications

While working remotely is a great option, especially for people who love to travel around the world, maintaining regular communication can be very...

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How Microsoft Teams Can Unify an International Company

In a globalized economy, the workplace has become increasingly borderless. Employees are no longer confined to one country or one time zone....

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The 6 Best Collaboration Elements of Cisco Webex

Cisco Webex is one of the best collaboration platforms available on the market today. It is simple to use, provides features that employees want and...

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The 9 Best Collaboration Elements of Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration tool that can help teams be more productive and efficient. However, with so many features and options, it...

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The Digital Workplace: An All-in-One Platform

The lines between the office and where work happens are blurred. Gone are the days of needing a separate office for each department. There's a new...

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Team Building Games and Fun with Microsoft Teams in 2022

Now that Microsoft has had five years to build and perfect the 'go-to' video conferencing and chat software for home, business, enterprise, and...

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Understanding Microsoft Teams Direct Routing for GCC High

At no other time in history have we seen the push for bigger and better compliance and security measures in place to protect the data that pertains...

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The Digital Workplace: UCaaS and CCaaS Decouple From the Desk Phone

The modern workspace is now capable of going completely digital. Two years ago, we were reeling at the idea of going full remote for most businesses...

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8 Ways to Enhance Your Microsoft Teams Cyber Security in 2022

Microsoft Teams offers an effective tool for collaboration and communication. However, the recent spike in cyberattacks and users' poor security...

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Microsoft Teams turns Five in 2022: Looking Ahead

As of March, Microsoft's Teams has been available for five years. In that time, Teams' usage has grown exponentially, with Microsoft officials...

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5 Major Trends Coming to CCaaS in 2022

As more businesses look for ways to stay in constant contact with customers, learning how to personalize communications effectively has been a long...

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Four Ways to Improve Your Business Cybersecurity in 2022

As you run a business and utilize the internet, you need to focus on your cybersecurity. Cybersecurity ensures you keep your business protected from...

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4 Hidden Tips and Tricks of Microsoft Teams

While Microsoft Teams was formally launched in March 2017, it has seen its popularity surge since the beginning of the pandemic as more companies...

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Seven Predictions for the UCaaS Market in 2022

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What Organizations Benefit from Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams?

In recent years, Microsoft Teams has been positioning itself as your one-stop shop for creating a remote or hybrid office. Now, it's offering ...

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What's New in Microsoft Teams in 2022?

The value of remote and hybrid workspaces continue to rise as businesses and other organizations try to stay on top of their response to our public...

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Cybersecurity in 2022: Unified Communications Systems Comparison

In recent years, cyber crime has unfortunately become more common for any business that utilizes computers, the internet, or the cloud to store...

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6 Important Upcoming Trends in UCaaS for 2022

Universal Communication as a Service (UCaaS) has become an essential part of the business landscape. Already a rising trend in 2019, the hybrid needs...

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SIP Gateway: Microsoft Teams on Legacy PBX Phones

In today's quickly evolving global economy, Unified Communications solutions empower business strategies to break through boundaries that were once...

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CCaaS, Cloud Based Solutions, and Your Customers in 2022

Current technological trends suggest that companies will continue to seek cost-effective ways to interact with their clients and customers online in...

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InformaCast: Emergency Alert Features and Notification Solutions

CallTower now offers Singlewire's InformaCast Emergency Alert System for both Microsoft Teams and Cisco systems InformaCast Fusion is a mass...

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Microsoft Teams Telephony: The ROI of  VOIP Business Phone Systems

Every business has to make the right infrastructure choices for its business model, overhead, and team. This includes the business phone system you...

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What is Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams?

Today, Microsoft Teams has 145 million day-to-day active users. Teams is the leading technology in the transition to flexible work. Companies are on...

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What's Coming to Microsoft Teams in 2022?

With the present worldwide scenario obligating many people to work remotely, Microsoft Teams has become a necessary staple. Microsoft is preparing...

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How Five9 Cloud Contact Center Can Save You Money

In today's business world, clients want instant feedback and timely results. In some instances, it is challenging to keep up with the demand being...

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The User Experience of Cisco Webex

Any user who has actively been involved in various video conferencing platforms can attest that not all conferencing solutions are created equal....

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Microsoft Teams: Operator Connect vs. Direct Routing

Currently at a massive 250 million monthly active users, Microsoft Teams is the communication solution on the front line of the transition to...

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Cisco Webex: An Exceptional User Experience

Cisco Webex is a renowned video conferencing and meeting resource used by enterprises of all sizes in a range of industries. Founded as Webex in...

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Microsoft Teams: User Experience and Remote Capabilities

Due to technology such as Microsoft Teams, thousands of employers have fully adopted a work-from-home culture for their employees as the safest way...

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What is Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS)?

Your company’s contact center makes a first and lasting impression of your company. Your customer’s experience tells them much about the kind of...

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Top Microsoft Teams Updates for Q3 & Q4 2021

Thanks to technologies such as Microsoft Teams, thousands of employers have fully adopted a work-from-home culture for their employees as the safest...

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New Innovations Coming to the Cisco Webex Experience

The Webex experience is heating up in 2021, with more exciting features for users to explore. Recently, the Cisco Webex team announced the arrival of...

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What is xCaaS and How Can it Impact Your Organization?

Since the start of the pandemic early last year, businesses have learned tons of lessons—to guarantee business continuity. In 2020, the biggest part...

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UCaaS and the Hybrid Workplace

In the last one and half years, we've changed and learned a lot. Top of the list is where we work from. Throughout 2020 and now in 2021, remote work...

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How Collaboration Software Can Improve Teamwork

Establishing a teamwork culture that allows every employee to excel is more critical than ever. Today's collaboration tools are making this possible,...

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CallTower's International Microsoft Teams Phone System

International Microsoft Teams Phone System using Direct Routing provides a simple, global landline and mobile calling for Microsoft Office 365 The...

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Making Money Using Microsoft Teams

Every workforce wants the same thing: to make money. Unfortunately, many businesses forget a key part of the process, especially when it relates to...

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The Future of Work: What's New in Cisco HCS?

Powered by cloud technology, Cisco HCS delivers subscription-based, as-a-service solutions to businesses and organizations, including simplified...

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The Big Decision: Microsoft Teams vs Zoom Conferencing

In times of crisis, unified communication solutions like Microsoft Teams and Zoom are the best way you can keep your business operating like normal....

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What is Native Direct Routing for Microsoft Teams?

Has your workforce made their transition to working from home? If the majority of your workforce is still working from home, the use of Microsoft...

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Exploring Cyber Security For Unified Communications as a Service

Your business or organization's relationship with the internet is a union of convenience.The integration of business communication services across...

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New Features and Additions: What's Next for Microsoft Teams?

The first few months of the year are some of the most intriguing times for technology. As we continue into 2021, everything from 5G to Microsoft Teams

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What Does the Microsoft Acquisition of Metaswitch Mean for Me?

In May 2020, Microsoft agreed to acquire 5G specialist Metaswitch Networks to expand their approach to empower operators and partner with various...

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How Can Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) Boost Your ROI?

For decades, contact centers consisted mainly of customer service agents who handled incoming calls and attempted to resolve customer questions and...

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Why You Need to Combine Your UCaaS Solution with CCaaS

Organizational communication isn’t always dictated by voice and email - and Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions don’t have to be clunky...

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6 Fantastic Microsoft Teams Meetings Tips

Microsoft Teams has been quite a useful tool that has been used to spur the work from home (WFH) norm since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic....

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What is Cisco Webex?

Some businesses and organizations have a preference for face-to-face meetings over video-based meetings using a video-based platform like Cisco Webex...

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5 Work from Home Tips to Empower Team Productivity

Without a few boundaries and rituals, the lines between home and office can blur quickly. Checking email after dinner can quickly turn a quiet...

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Remote Workers: 5 Communication Lessons Learned

If you are growing frustrated with handling communication lessons learned from work from home, we may be able to help. Here are five suggestions for...

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The Success of the Microsoft Teams Platform

The momentum in business collaboration has moved from enterprise social networks to mobile messaging applications and desktop applications. By...

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Microsoft Teams Usage Drastically Expands in Education Sector

The coronavirus pandemic has created a massive remote work and learning expansion for Microsoft Teams. During Microsoft’sQ1 2021 earningscall in...

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2020's Impact on the Future of UCaaS

Looking back at the year 2020 demands a stout heart, but we still have to ask: how will 2020 affect the future of UCaaS? The last decade has seen a...

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How to Avoid the 5 Hidden Costs of UCaaS

Unified Communication as a System (UCaaS) enables a more collaborative and interconnected organization, both internally between organization members...

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3 Ways Collaboration via Video Meetings Beats Email

The adage goes: “Never hold a meeting for something that could be solved in an email.” While this saying holds true for most aspects of business,...

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What to Expect in the Telecom Industry in 2021

As new technologies get into the telecom sector, industry players can look forward to enhanced innovation, growth, and disruption. Disruptive digital...

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