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The AI Meeting Room Is Becoming an Enterprise Data Problem
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The AI Meeting Room Is Becoming an Enterprise Data Problem

InfoComm 2026 showed AI meeting rooms are now an enterprise data problem, depending on context, signal quality, and trust

Marcus Law · 26 Jun 2026
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From Zoom Classrooms to Pro-Level Arenas: Why Higher Ed Is Testing the Future of UC Rooms
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From Zoom Classrooms to Pro-Level Arenas: Why Higher Ed Is Testing the Future of UC Rooms

Why higher education is the toughest test for UC rooms, from Utah State's Zoom Rooms to St. Thomas' Panasonic arena

Marcus Law · 25 Jun 2026
InfoComm 2026: Why St. Thomas Chose Panasonic for Its New Arena
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InfoComm 2026: Why St. Thomas Chose Panasonic for Its New Arena

St. Thomas chose Panasonic Projector & Display Americas for a new arena, showing why pro AV supports sport, campus events and 24/7 use.

Marcus Law · 24 Jun 2026
InfoComm 2026: Utah State University’s Zoom Rooms Strategy for Higher Education
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InfoComm 2026: Utah State University’s Zoom Rooms Strategy for Higher Education

Utah State University shows why Zoom Rooms, Canvas LTI and AI Companion matter for scalable higher education AV.

Marcus Law · 24 Jun 2026
InfoComm 2026: Iowa State's Mike Pedersen on Why Higher Ed AV Must Embrace AI Fast
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InfoComm 2026: Iowa State's Mike Pedersen on Why Higher Ed AV Must Embrace AI Fast

Iowa State University's Audiovisual Experience Manager Mike Pedersen talks AI, classroom standardisation, and AV over IP at Infocomm 2026.

Christopher Carey · 23 Jun 2026
From Rooms to Experiences: The Biggest Takeaways from InfoComm 2026
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From Rooms to Experiences: The Biggest Takeaways from InfoComm 2026

InfoComm 2026 showed AV moving beyond rooms, with smarter spaces, interoperability, AV/IT convergence and meeting equity shaping the future of workplace experience

Marcus Law · 19 Jun 2026
Why Priority Overload Is Killing Your Projects
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Why Priority Overload Is Killing Your Projects

Too many high-priority tasks? Learn how prioritization failure causes delays - and how leaders can fix it.

Thomas Walker · 17 Jun 2026
Your Hiring Decisions Aren’t Wrong. They’re Based on Signals That Are Already Outdated
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Your Hiring Decisions Aren’t Wrong. They’re Based on Signals That Are Already Outdated

Your talent acquisition strategy is still focusing on candidates that fit the role you defined six months ago. It's time for an update.

Rebekah Carter · 17 Jun 2026
Why Tech Is Still Losing Women - And What It Will Take to Change That
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Why Tech Is Still Losing Women - And What It Will Take to Change That

Women in tech are leaving UK roles at scale. Next Tech Girls explains how access, confidence, sponsorship, and culture can fix the pipeline.

Sophie Wilson · 10 Jun 2026
Cisco overhauls its infrastructure stack as the agentic AI race heats up
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Cisco overhauls its infrastructure stack as the agentic AI race heats up

Cisco launched Cloud Control at Cisco Live 2026, a unified platform for humans and AI agents to manage enterprise infrastructure together.

Christopher Carey · 5 Jun 2026
Why Is AI-Generated Content Taking Over the Workplace?
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Why Is AI-Generated Content Taking Over the Workplace?

AI was supposed to streamline workplace comms. Instead, it's flooding inboxes with content nobody reads and nobody trusts.

Thomas Walker · 1 Jun 2026
Microsoft's new Surface devices put AI on the device, not the cloud
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Microsoft's new Surface devices put AI on the device, not the cloud

Microsoft has launched new Intel Core Ultra Series 3-powered Surface Pro and Laptop for Business devices, targeting enterprise AI security

Christopher Carey · 26 May 2026
Employees Are Forming Relationships With AI Agents at Work. That Should Concern Enterprise Leaders
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Employees Are Forming Relationships With AI Agents at Work. That Should Concern Enterprise Leaders

Employees are forming relationships with AI agents at work. Here’s why enterprise leaders need psychological safety.

Sophie Wilson · 20 May 2026
Microsoft Is Retiring Teams Together Mode: The End of a Pandemic-Era Big Idea
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Microsoft Is Retiring Teams Together Mode: The End of a Pandemic-Era Big Idea

Microsoft is retiring Teams Together Mode in June 2026. Here's the feature's pandemic origin story, why it failed to stick, and what it signals for Teams' future.

Marcus Law · 18 May 2026
Microsoft Eyes AI Startup Deals as It Plans for Life After OpenAI
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Microsoft Eyes AI Startup Deals as It Plans for Life After OpenAI

Microsoft is reportedly exploring AI startup deals as it plans for life beyond OpenAI. Here is what it means for enterprise AI strategy.

Alex Cole · 14 May 2026
From Functional Rooms to a High-Performance Workplace: The Platform Decision Teams Rooms Buyers Face Next
Sponsored · QSC

From Functional Rooms to a High-Performance Workplace: The Platform Decision Teams Rooms Buyers Face Next

Why Teams Rooms buyers need a platform, not just certified meeting rooms: Q-SYS, Microsoft EC1 and software-defined AV for every space. Published on UC Today.

Marcus Law · 13 May 2026
InfoComm 2026: The Complete UC Today Attendee Guide
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InfoComm 2026: The Complete UC Today Attendee Guide

Everything you need for InfoComm 2026: Keynotes from Microsoft and Cisco, priority sessions, show floor exhibitors, and what to watch for.

Marcus Law · 8 May 2026
Why Does Your Talent Data Look Complete but Fail to Predict Workforce Performance?
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Why Does Your Talent Data Look Complete but Fail to Predict Workforce Performance?

Why talent data accuracy fails workforce performance prediction — and how dynamic workforce signals improve planning and insight.

Alex Cole · 8 May 2026
The Home Office Black Hole: How To Extend Observability to the Edge
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The Home Office Black Hole: How To Extend Observability to the Edge

Hybrid work has exposed a critical visibility gap at the network edge, leaving IT teams struggling to diagnose and fix last-mile performance issues beyond their control

Kristian McCann · 7 May 2026
The ITSM Wake-Up Call: Why Tools Fail When Data, People, and Suppliers Don’t Align
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The ITSM Wake-Up Call: Why Tools Fail When Data, People, and Suppliers Don’t Align

UCX Manchester insights on ITSM tool implementation, AI-powered service desk readiness, and multi-supplier IT governance for IT leaders.

Sean Nolan · 7 May 2026
The PSTN Switch-Off Is Your Productivity Reset: Why Smart Buyers Will Use It to Cut Workflow Friction
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The PSTN Switch-Off Is Your Productivity Reset: Why Smart Buyers Will Use It to Cut Workflow Friction

Discover why the PSTN switch-off is a productivity reset for smarter, more automated enterprise workflows looking for ROI.

Alex Cole · 6 May 2026
Meet Remy: Google's Answer to the AI Agent Race
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Meet Remy: Google's Answer to the AI Agent Race

Google is internally testing an AI agent codenamed "Remy" inside Gemini. Here's what we know about the project — and what it means for AI

Christopher Carey · 6 May 2026
Microsoft, Zoom and Google Tighten Meeting Bot Controls as Otter Case Nears Hearing
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Microsoft, Zoom and Google Tighten Meeting Bot Controls as Otter Case Nears Hearing

Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Meet are tightening controls on AI meeting bots as the Otter.ai lawsuit approaches a May 2026 hearing.

Rob Scott · 6 May 2026
OpenAI releases Intune-managed version of ChatGPT iOS app
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OpenAI releases Intune-managed version of ChatGPT iOS app

OpenAI has released ChatGPT for Intune, an iOS app designed for Microsoft Intune environments, enabling secure enterprise deployment.

Christopher Carey · 5 May 2026
Your Collaboration Stack Isn’t Driving Productivity - It’s Institutionalising Distraction
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Your Collaboration Stack Isn’t Driving Productivity - It’s Institutionalising Distraction

Collaboration tool overload drives distraction, reduces focus, and weakens productivity across enterprise teams.

Thomas Walker · 4 May 2026
When the Meeting Ended, Otter Kept Listening
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When the Meeting Ended, Otter Kept Listening

Otter.ai faces lawsuits after its AI meeting assistant allegedly recorded conversations after calls ended.

Rob Scott · 30 Apr 2026
Samsung Adds Compact 3D Display to Spatial Signage Lineup
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Samsung Adds Compact 3D Display to Spatial Signage Lineup

Samsung has launched a 32-inch Spatial Signage display for retail shelves and counters, alongside a major update to its VXT digital signage.

Christopher Carey · 29 Apr 2026
Otter.ai on Trial, and the AI Notetaker Industry with it
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Otter.ai on Trial, and the AI Notetaker Industry with it

With Otter.ai on trial for breaching consent laws, discover how this Otter.ai lawsuit could affect the future of UC compliance.

Rob Scott · 24 Apr 2026
Two Seconds
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Two Seconds

Human attention lasts two seconds. In an AI content world, interactive visual storytelling may be the only way to cut through. Here's why that matters for UC.

Rob Scott · 23 Apr 2026
OpenAI Workspace Agents Launch in ChatGPT: What Enterprise Buyers Need to Know About Shared AI Workflows
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OpenAI Workspace Agents Launch in ChatGPT: What Enterprise Buyers Need to Know About Shared AI Workflows

OpenAI workspace agents bring shared workflows to ChatGPT, with Slack integration, admin controls and new implications for automation.

Alex Cole · 23 Apr 2026
Can XR Training Deliver Measurable ROI or Just Reduce Costs?
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Can XR Training Deliver Measurable ROI or Just Reduce Costs?

Can XR training prove ROI beyond cost cutting? Explore how immersive learning improves retention, onboarding, safety and performance.

Alex Cole · 23 Apr 2026
How Verizon Is Engineering the World's Most Complex Connectivity Operation at FIFA World Cup 2026
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How Verizon Is Engineering the World's Most Complex Connectivity Operation at FIFA World Cup 2026

Verizon’s 2026 FIFA World Cup network shows how layered connectivity, visibility, and resilience reduce service risk at scale.

Alex Cole · 16 Apr 2026
Samsung And DisplayNote Partner On Classroom Displays
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Samsung And DisplayNote Partner On Classroom Displays

Samsung and DisplayNote have partnered to embed Montage screensharing into Samsung Interactive Displays, improving classroom consistency in US schools.

Christopher Carey · 16 Apr 2026
Beyond the Classroom: The Campus Communication Gap Schools Can No Longer Ignore
Sponsored · Algo

Beyond the Classroom: The Campus Communication Gap Schools Can No Longer Ignore

Schools can no longer ignore the campus communication gap. Published on UC Today, Algo explains how IP endpoints, SIP and UC platforms improve PA, safety and co

Kristian McCann · 15 Apr 2026
What Does Gina Vargiu-Breuer's Contract Renewal Mean for SAP's AI Strategy?
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What Does Gina Vargiu-Breuer's Contract Renewal Mean for SAP's AI Strategy?

SAP has extended Chief People Officer Gina Vargiu-Breuer's contract until 2030 with AI transformation at the core of her mandate

Sophie Wilson · 14 Apr 2026
Zoom CEO “Hates” the 5-Day Week, Says 3-Day Schedule Could Be the Future of Work
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Zoom CEO “Hates” the 5-Day Week, Says 3-Day Schedule Could Be the Future of Work

Zoom CEO Eric Yuan says AI could make a three-day workweek the norm within a decade as digital agents take over routine tasks and reshape how long people need to work

Kristian McCann · 13 Apr 2026
Clear Expectations Boost Employee Engagement, McLean & Company Finds
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Clear Expectations Boost Employee Engagement, McLean & Company Finds

New research from McLean & Company shows that organizations with clearly defined performance expectations see stronger employee engagement, lower turnover, and more effective evaluations

Kristian McCann · 10 Apr 2026
AVer Brings Verified Camera Digital Twins To Modus Match Programme
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AVer Brings Verified Camera Digital Twins To Modus Match Programme

AVer joins the Modus Match programme, bringing digital twins to ModusVR for accurate 3D AV design and virtual camera planning.

Christopher Carey · 8 Apr 2026
Why Analog Communication Systems Can't Keep Up with Scaling Schools
Sponsored · Algo

Why Analog Communication Systems Can't Keep Up with Scaling Schools

Scaling schools need IP endpoints, not analog PA systems: Published on UC Today, Algo shows how SIP, multicast and API avoid copper lock-in and recabling.

Kristian McCann · 7 Apr 2026
Closing Skills Gaps Faster: Why Workforce Leaders Are Getting Practical About XR
Sponsored · Lenovo

Closing Skills Gaps Faster: Why Workforce Leaders Are Getting Practical About XR

Why XR is moving from pilot to programme: Lenovo and Transfr say immersive learning, VR and AI can cut churn, close skills gaps and speed productivity. Publishe

Christopher Carey · 2 Apr 2026
ViewSonic Expands Its ViewBoard Line With IFP41 Interactive Displays
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ViewSonic Expands Its ViewBoard Line With IFP41 Interactive Displays

ViewSonic launches the ViewBoard IFP41 series, large interactive displays with Android 16 and Google & Microsoft integration

Christopher Carey · 31 Mar 2026
The Campus Communication Gap: Why Your School PA System Can't Work in Isolation
Sponsored · Algo

The Campus Communication Gap: Why Your School PA System Can't Work in Isolation

Effective communication across a school campus isn't a nice-to-have, it’s essential.

Kristian McCann · 30 Mar 2026
Snowflake: Are UK Businesses Leaving AI Productivity Gains on the Table?
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Snowflake: Are UK Businesses Leaving AI Productivity Gains on the Table?

New Snowflake research reveals only 23% of UK businesses are achieving AI productivity gains. Skills gaps and governance failures, not technology, are to blame.

Marcus Law · 30 Mar 2026
Could VR Job Previews Help Students Choose Smarter Career Pathways?
Sponsored · Lenovo

Could VR Job Previews Help Students Choose Smarter Career Pathways?

Career education is having a moment. Policymakers are paying more attention, superintendents are under pressure to show outcomes, and parents are…

Christopher Carey · 26 Mar 2026
Gallup: US Worker Engagement at Decade Low—and AI Gains Could Take the Hit
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Gallup: US Worker Engagement at Decade Low—and AI Gains Could Take the Hit

Gallup says US worker engagement is at a decade low, risking AI and automation gains as employees struggle and job market confidence falls. Published on UC Toda

Kristian McCann · 26 Mar 2026
8,000 Staff. Custom AI Agents. Is Your Microsoft 365 Copilot Strategy This Far Along?
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8,000 Staff. Custom AI Agents. Is Your Microsoft 365 Copilot Strategy This Far Along?

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 8,000 staff and building its own AI agents in-house.

Marcus Law · 25 Mar 2026
Without the Right XR Metrics, Your XR Program Won’t Survive Budget Season
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Without the Right XR Metrics, Your XR Program Won’t Survive Budget Season

Wondering which XR metrics actually matter to business leaders? Here's how you can build a business case that works.

Rebekah Carter · 11 Mar 2026
XR RFP Guide: What to Ask Before You Buy Enterprise Extended Reality
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XR RFP Guide: What to Ask Before You Buy Enterprise Extended Reality

A practical XR RFP guide for enterprise buyers. Use readiness checks, security questions, and scoring criteria to choose XR vendors you can deploy, manage, and scale.

Alex Cole · 10 Mar 2026
Hybrid Work Exposed a Weak Link: The Standard-Issue Webcam
Sponsored · Insta360

Hybrid Work Exposed a Weak Link: The Standard-Issue Webcam

Educators and creators have been optimizing video for years – yet enterprise IT is only now beginning to catch up, and the widening gap between the…

Christopher Carey · 5 Mar 2026
What Are 5 Use Cases Where UC Security and Compliance Became a Competitive Advantage
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What Are 5 Use Cases Where UC Security and Compliance Became a Competitive Advantage

Regulated UC compliance is a competitive advantage. Explore collaboration risk management across 5 unique industry use cases.

Sean Nolan · 4 Mar 2026
Tech Leadership Interview: Longevity Over Hype – Future-Proofing Displays in the Age of AI
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Tech Leadership Interview: Longevity Over Hype – Future-Proofing Displays in the Age of AI

Lance Solomon reveals why AI-readiness and security are critical when investing in interactive displays for classrooms and boardrooms.

Christopher Carey · 25 Feb 2026
HCM Reports: What the Data Says About ROI, Skills, AI, and Governance
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HCM Reports: What the Data Says About ROI, Skills, AI, and Governance

A research roundup of HCM reports shaping 2026 buying decisions, covering ROI signals, skills trends, AI adoption, and governance requirements.

Alex Cole · 24 Feb 2026
IT Leadership Interview: Inside Johns Hopkins’ Classroom Revolution
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IT Leadership Interview: Inside Johns Hopkins’ Classroom Revolution

How AV, accessibility, and AI at Johns Hopkins University are creating inclusive, reliable classrooms that improve student learning outcomes.

Christopher Carey · 17 Feb 2026
Ignoring the Skills Shortage Will Cost Your Company Growth. Here’s What You Need to Do
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Ignoring the Skills Shortage Will Cost Your Company Growth. Here’s What You Need to Do

The answer to the ongoing skills shortage isn't hiring people, it's making the most of the talent you already have.

Rebekah Carter · 16 Feb 2026
The 5 Verticals Where Service Management & Connectivity Are Having A Big Impact
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The 5 Verticals Where Service Management & Connectivity Are Having A Big Impact

Explore service management use cases and connectivity platform examples across 5 industries, with real UC productivity wins on display.

Sean Nolan · 15 Feb 2026
The Employee Recognition Software Features Buyers Can’t Afford to Overlook
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The Employee Recognition Software Features Buyers Can’t Afford to Overlook

Discover how to choose the next-gen employee recognition software that will actually boost engagement, retention, and productivity.

Rebekah Carter · 14 Feb 2026
Five Proven Workspace Technology Use Cases That Deliver ROI
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Five Proven Workspace Technology Use Cases That Deliver ROI

Explore five proven workspace technology use cases showing how enterprises achieve ROI and enhance employee experience in hybrid environments.

Sophie Wilson · 14 Feb 2026
Cisco's AI Paradox: Why Record Earnings Still Triggered a Market Sell-Off
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Cisco's AI Paradox: Why Record Earnings Still Triggered a Market Sell-Off

Cisco earnings shows $15.3B revenue and $2.1B in AI orders, yet stock falls 10%. We analyze the Webex growth, margin pressures, and more.

Kieran Devlin · 12 Feb 2026
The Connected Classroom at ISE 2026: How 'Learning Everywhere' Is Reshaping Education Technology
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The Connected Classroom at ISE 2026: How 'Learning Everywhere' Is Reshaping Education Technology

At ISE 2026's Connected Classroom, education leaders revealed why institutions are moving from HyFlex to "learning everywhere"

Marcus Law · 11 Feb 2026
The 50+ Questions You Should Be Asking HCM Vendors if You’re Looking for Measurable ROI
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The 50+ Questions You Should Be Asking HCM Vendors if You’re Looking for Measurable ROI

Struggling to find the best human capital management tech? Here are the questions to ask the best HCM vendors before you invest.

Rebekah Carter · 9 Feb 2026