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InterviewUC&C4 Apr 2018 · 1 min read

Out Loud: March Madness in the UC Market

Rob Scott and Patrick Watson look back and review the UC&C news over the past couple of months, including the breaking news of Plantronics acquiring Polycom.

Rob and Patrick first discuss the breaking news, speculation and implication caused by the Plantronics Polycom deal. This continues the general theme within the market of consolidation so we continue by examining the other mergers and deals which have occurred in the first part of 2018.

The other major news looming in the UK market is the implementation of GDPR legislation which come into force on the 25th of May. The pod discuss the news and the lack of preparation there seems to be within the industry.

Finally, we look ahead to events like UC EXPO 2018 which UC Today will be covering in London in May and other UC Today productions like the Microsoft Monthly Podcast and the impending release of our Market Guide.

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Presenter and Tech Journalist Patrick Watson and expert guest Rob Scott.

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