Another thrilling week has passed in the Unified Communications space, and as always, we’ve been working hard to keep you up to date. In the last 7 days, we’ve had a wide selection of interesting stories to report on, from Microsoft’s new Viva solution to the arrival of Messenger VR on the Facebook Oculus headset.
As we continue to surge forward into a new world of anywhere work and digital transformation, there’s no shortage of opportunities for people in search of better communication.
If you haven’t had a chance to check out all our stories from the last week, here are some of the top reports you don’t want to miss.
The Top Vendor UCaaS Platforms for 2021
In a world of remote and anywhere work, cloud-based communications are quickly emerging as a must-have technology. UCaaS is now the most widely adopted communications system globally, and everyone is making the switch to a more flexible environment. The question for today’s businesses isn’t whether they need to invest in UC as a service but which vendor they should trust to help them make the transition.
In our recent list of the top Vendor UCaaS platforms for 2021, we’ve explored some of the top offerings on the market from companies like RingCentral, Cisco, Microsoft, Zoom, Vonage, Mitel, and more to help you make the right choice for your next investment.
What is Microsoft Viva?
Microsoft is one of the leading UCaaS providers on the market for a reason. Known for its innovative collection of communication and collaboration tools, Microsoft has quickly taken the world by storm with Teams, and the Microsoft 365 productivity suite. Now there’s a new platform available for companies interested in embracing the future of work. Microsoft Viva is a leading employee experience platform intended to support the new age of work.
Viva comes with four main segments to help employees accomplish more in the new workplace, including Viva Connections, Insights, Learning and Topics. Even better, the Microsoft EXP solution works perfectly with the rest of your Microsoft investment.
Facebook Oculus VR for Messenger
Recently, Facebook announced that the “Other” category in its revenue reports, responsible for VR technology like the Oculus headset, has doubled over the last year. As more consumers and companies alike search for better tools for collaboration and communication, VR is emerging as a vital way to bridge the gaps between people. Commenting on the recent development of the Oculus, Facebook announced that they’re integrating the headset with Facebook Messenger for communication.
