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Latest Big News on Gamma's Latest Acquisition, Google & Microsoft's AI Pricing Strategy & AI Agents

Experts unpack Gamma’s Starface acquisition, Google and Microsoft AI pricing, and voice in UC. Why it matters for buyers.

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In this UC Today special, host David Dungay and co-host Kieran Devlin bring together an all-star panel of industry experts, including Craig Durr, Melody Brue, Evan Kirstel, Irwin Lazar, Elka Popova, Zeus Kerravala, and Dominic Black.

With January just underway, this discussion dives into hot topics and news stories of the year (so far) like Gamma's strategic acquisition spree, the cost strategy behind AI features from the big vendors, and the evolving role of voice in unified communications. If you want to stay ahead of industry trends, this is a must-watch!

Get ready for a jam-packed episode where the UC Today panel unpacks the latest developments shaping the unified communications landscape. Here’s what’s in store:

  • How Gamma's acquisition of Starface is poised to reshape the German market, giving them a foothold in Europe’s under-penetrated cloud communications space.
  • AI Wars Heat Up: Google, Microsoft, and Zoom are battling it out over AI costs and adoption. The panel explores the strategies behind free AI features and their long-term implications for businesses.
  • The Rebirth of Voice: From AI assistants to multimodal communication, learn why voice technology is making a strong comeback in enterprise applications.
  • Governance and Regulation: Tackling data sovereignty, AI governance, and the complexities of rolling out AI globally.

With insights from top experts and fresh takes on pressing issues, this episode delivers actionable intelligence for service providers, enterprises, and anyone invested in the UC ecosystem.

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