Welcome back to another week of exciting news stories and updates here at UC Today.
This week, companies have continued to struggle to find the “new normal” after being forced to turn their business processes upside down in response to COVID-19. Teams are settling into their new remote working lifestyle, and things are starting to feel a little more balanced.
In the unified communications world, video collaboration providers are still leveraging this incredible opportunity, while vendors are introducing new and improved tools to help employees get the most out of their home office.
If you haven’t had a chance to check all the latest stories from the last week, here are some of our favourites.
The Top Video Conferencing Providers for 2020
From Zoom to Microsoft Teams, every business in the video conferencing world seems to be getting a lot more attention in the last few weeks. Driven by a new demand to keep colleagues connected during home working, the video collaboration landscape is growing faster than ever. However, for many businesses, the biggest challenge is figuring out which tools they should invest in.
To help you make the right choice, we’ve taken a closer look at many of the leading providers in the video landscape, from PGi and BlueJeans to GoToMeeting and beyond. Check out our full list for everything you need to know about dipping your toes into the waters of the video conferencing world.
New Consumer Microsoft Teams in the Works
Microsoft, the company with the most popular collaboration tool on the market today, recently announced that it would be delivering something exciting for the consumer marketplace too. According to Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot, there’s an upcoming version of Microsoft Teams in the works for Home use. This solution will make it easier to collaborate with members of your family on things like chores and shopping.
With Microsoft Teams for Home, you’ll be able to chat with your loved ones through instant messaging and gifs, as well as setting up video calls. There’s even an activity management environment where shared activities, tasks, and calendars can keep your entire network on the same page.
Avaya Spaces Review: A New Conferencing Option
With so many video conferencing options to choose from in the current landscape, making the right choice can feel a little overwhelming. For some businesses, the best option will be to stick to what they know, with a solution from a reputable comms provider. Avaya Spaces, the latest collaboration offering on the market from Avaya, provides video-first conferencing and modern file-sharing, with all the benefits of the Avaya heritage.
