US Comms Giants Unite for New Cyber Initiative As AI Shifts Threat Landscape
Eight of the US' largest communications providers have joined forces to launch C2 ISAC, a new initiative designed to accelerate cyber threat intelligence sharing and strengthen resilience as AI-driven threats continue to evolve
Kristian McCann · 25 May 2026
The New Standard: Microsoft, Google, and xAI Back Government-Led AI Model Testing
Microsoft, Google, and xAI are teaming up with US and UK government bodies to test their most advanced AI models before deployment, signaling a more hands-on era of frontier AI oversight
Kristian McCann · 8 May 2026
US Civil Rights Coalition Urges Meta to Halt Facial Recognition Plans for Smart Glasses
75 US civil rights and privacy groups urge Meta to halt facial recognition plans for smart glasses, warning of privacy and safety risks.
Christopher Carey · 14 Apr 2026
Avaya's Nexus Aims to Bridge Legacy Communications and Cloud Voice for Regulated Sectors
Avaya unveils its new communications solution, Nexus , to bring AI and zero-downtime reliability to mission-critical environments.
Kieran Devlin · 23 Mar 2026
Why Messaging Governance Is Now a Core Requirement in Public Sector UC
Avi Pardo explains why messaging governance now matters for public sector UC, from WhatsApp, Signal and FOIA to Microsoft Teams.
Kristian McCann · 19 Feb 2026
Governing Signal in the Public Sector: Practical Models for UC Teams and IT Leaders
For public sector employees, consumer messaging apps like Signal have become indispensable.
Kristian McCann · 12 Feb 2026
How to Turn HR Data into a Problem Solving Tool
NEOGOV CHRO Reid Walsh explains how HR teams can move from data collection to data-driven decision making across the employee lifecycle.
Kristian McCann · 11 Feb 2026
The Regulatory Tsunami Is Here – And Communications Infrastructure Is in the Firing Line
Mitel says EU AI Act, NIS2, GDPR and US privacy laws make hybrid communications vital for resilience and control.
Christopher Carey · 11 Feb 2026
Are Your AI Meeting Tools Breaking Compliance Rules? The Governance Gap Most UC Teams Ignore
Your employees are going to use AI in their meetings. Make sure they're following the right AI meeting policies...
Rebekah Carter · 11 Feb 2026
Vertical UC is the New Battleground: Evaluating Vertical-Specific Solutions for Unified Communications
The era of vertical UC solutions has arrived. Here's how to evaluate vendors based on how well their systems match your industry.
Rebekah Carter · 9 Feb 2026
ISE 2026 Event Roundup: Interoperability, Invisible AI, and the Fight for Scalable Rooms
ISE 2026 in Barcelona revealed AV/UC industry priorities: interoperability, invisible AI, large room standardization, and security-first thinking for scalable deployments.
Marcus Law · 6 Feb 2026
The PSTN Switch-off: The Hidden Life-Safety Crisis in Cloud Voice
As the PSTN switch-off accelerates, cloud voice creates safety risks. Here's why "healthy" networks fail 911 and how to engineer resilience.
Kieran Devlin · 5 Feb 2026
The Compliance Crisis: Why the Public Sector Can't Ignore WhatsApp and Signal
US government agencies are no stranger to archiving and auditing. Multiple regulations, including OMB Circular A-130, NARA Regulations, the Freedom of…
Kristian McCann · 4 Feb 2026
From Risk to Resilience: What Regulated Organizations Gain When They Move Past Data Migration Fears
Regulated firms can cut compliance risk with Wordwatch’s preservation-first migration for unified communications governance and archiving
Kristian McCann · 4 Feb 2026
UK Launches Free AI Training to Prepare 10 Million Workers for the Future Economy
The UK government is expanding its free AI training program to equip 10 million adults with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly automated economy.
Kristian McCann · 28 Jan 2026
Zeus Kerravala: Mitel Revamps its Channel Partner Program to Align With the Hybrid Cloud Era
What does the shift to value-based scoring mean for Mitel channel partners? Zeus Kerravala explores the revamped program and the hybrid cloud opportunity.
Guest Blogger · 15 Jan 2026
IT Leadership Interview: Will AI Revolutionize the Legal Sector?
Discover how AI in the legal sector is evolving in 2026. Litera CEO Avaneesh Marwaha reveals why firms are shifting to integrated workflows.
Kieran Devlin · 14 Jan 2026
What Enterprises Can Learn from Public Sector XR Success
Discover public sector XR success lessons and how enterprises can adopt them to boost innovation, efficiency and ROI in immersive tech
Sean Nolan · 28 Dec 2025
10 Essential XR and Immersive Tech Events for 2026
The 10 must‑attend XR and spatial computing events in 2026. Dates, locations, and why they matter for IT leaders and product teams.
Christopher Carey · 24 Dec 2025
Why Verticalised UC Will Define Enterprise Collaboration in 2026
Verticalised Unified Communications: How Industry-Specific UC Will Define Enterprise Collaboration in 2026
Christopher Carey · 18 Dec 2025
Microsoft to Spend $7.5B on Canadian AI Expansion, Bringing Total Investment to $19B
Microsoft’s latest funding push strengthens Canada’s AI capabilities and underscores the company’s commitment to national data sovereignty.
Kristian McCann · 16 Dec 2025
Microsoft Teams Public Sector: Breaking Silos with Safe Inter-Agency Collaboration
Why it matters: Microsoft Teams Public Sector can break silos with safer inter-agency collaboration, Power Platform workflows, audit trails and EU data controls
Rebekah Carter · 12 Dec 2025
Microsoft 365 Price Increases: Are Higher Costs Driven by AI Innovation or Low Adoption?
Microsoft’s latest Microsoft 365 price hikes raise questions over whether the company is passing on the cost of AI innovation or recouping losses from slower adoption.
Kristian McCann · 8 Dec 2025
How Microsoft Teams Operator Connect Helps IT Leaders Take Back Control of UCaaS Provider Sprawl
Operator Connect can cut UCaaS sprawl and give IT one accountable path across Microsoft Teams, contact centre and compliance. Published on UC Today.
Kieran Devlin · 1 Dec 2025
OpenAI's Jobs Platform Play: What HR and Recruitment Leaders Need to Know
OpenAI's mid-2026 AI recruitment platform promises to disrupt talent acquisition. Here's what HR and recruitment leaders need to know.
Kieran Devlin · 25 Nov 2025
Zoom Bets on UK Data Sovereignty as AI Push Redraws the Collaboration Map
Zoom will open a UK data center in 2026, deepening its commitment to AI-first collaboration and compliance across regulated sectors.
Kieran Devlin · 6 Nov 2025
GoTo Targets School IT Complexity with Unified Communications Platform
GoTo Connect for Education unifies phones and messaging into one secure platform, helping teams simplify management and improve safety.
Christopher Carey · 29 Oct 2025
From Analog to IP: Strategies to Make Your Migration Successful
Learn how to move from PSTN and ISDN to IP with Algo audits, failover, open standards and phased migration.
Kristian McCann · 13 Oct 2025
Microsoft Teams Contact Center Integration: Connect vs Extend vs Unify
Microsoft Teams contact center integration shifts from Connect to Extend to Unify, shaping AI-driven service, Teams Phone and Azure.
Rebekah Carter · 3 Oct 2025
$7.3 Billion at Stake: How Enterprises Should Navigate Windows 10 End-of-Life
Beyond the ledger, IT leaders face a strategic challenge: how to migrate millions of devices without disrupting productivity or employee experience.
Christopher Carey · 4 Sept 2025
Shadow IT in Hybrid Work: A Cultural Problem, Not a Tech One
Shadow IT in hybrid work drives risk, waste and compliance gaps. Published on UC Today, see how Slack, Teams, AI tools and SaaS use shift.
Rebekah Carter · 28 Aug 2025
Why Webex by Cisco Is the Secure, AI-Powered Collaboration Platform Businesses Can Actually Trust
Discover how Webex by Cisco secure collaboration platform delivers AI-powered security, compliance, and trust for enterprise organizations in 2025.
Kieran Devlin · 27 Aug 2025
The Real Cost of Poor Cybersecurity in Hybrid Work and the ROI of Upgrades
Poor hybrid security drives breach costs, downtime and shadow IT. Published on UC Today, see ROI examples from CheckPoint, Palo Alto Networks and Microsoft.
Rebekah Carter · 25 Aug 2025
Hybrid Work Security in Government: Protecting Public Services Without Compromising Agility
If you're leading IT or compliance in a government environment, you’ve already seen the cracks: VPN downtime, identity confusion, untracked tools, and, in…
Rebekah Carter · 22 Aug 2025
Gamma to Channel Partners: Horizon is here for the long term — And Here’s Why That Matters
Horizon with Webex secures Gamma's UCaaS future. Discover how the Edge Migrate programme helps partners grow with clarity and confidence.
Kieran Devlin · 19 Aug 2025
Zoom Security Flaw Potentially Exposes Millions: Are Your Endpoints at Risk?
Zoom has patched CVE-2025-49457, a critical Windows vulnerability rated 9.6/10. For CIOs, CISOs, and enterprise buyers, the flaw highlights why collaboration security is now a boardroom issue.
Christopher Carey · 18 Aug 2025
Customers, Channel and Partners: What RingCentral and NiCE Partnership Extension Signals
RingCentral has announced a multi-year extension of its decade-long partnership with NiCE as they strengthen their collaboration around RingCentral…
Kristian McCann · 6 Aug 2025
Lenovo ThinkReality: Shaping the Future of Mixed Reality with Meta
Lenovo's Head of XR Commercialization reveals how the tech giant is tackling enterprise adoption challenges through comprehensive support services and…
Rory Greener · 6 Aug 2025
Why Modern IP Solutions Are Key to Public Safety Law Compliance
Why Alyssa’s law and Martin’s law make modern IP communications vital for public safety compliance. Published on UC Today, with Algo and unified communications.
Kristian McCann · 29 Jul 2025
How to Capture a Vertical: 8x8 Talks Becoming "Top" Tech Supplier to UK's Billion Pound Public Sector
Explore how 2% of companies gain 84% of all UK public sector tech spending with our interview with 8x8's Maxine Eunson
Kristian McCann · 25 Jul 2025
Microsoft SharePoint Servers Under Attack: Key Takeaways to Stay Secure
Microsoft Hack alert! Learn about the serious security breach affecting SharePoint and its impact on organizations worldwide.
Kristian McCann · 22 Jul 2025
ClearOne Deployments: AV Compliance in Regulated Industries
Why AV compliance in regulated industries matters: ClearOne beamforming mics, CONVERGE DSP, intelligent cameras and secure Cisco, Zoom and Teams integration.
Rebekah Carter · 17 Jul 2025
Public Sector Communications: Mission-Ready Messaging
Public sector alerts need secure, compliant scale. Published on UC Today, Syniverse explains mission-ready messaging across SMS, RCS and WhatsApp.
Rebekah Carter · 17 Jul 2025
Microsoft Teams Show (JULY 2025) Layoffs, AI Expansion & Copilot at Scale
Why Microsoft’s FY26 reset matters: layoffs, Teams Classic sunset, Barclays’ 100,000 M365 Copilot rollout and data sovereignty. Published on UC Today.
Rob Scott · 14 Jul 2025
How RingCentral for Enterprise Fits with the Shifting Communications Landscape
Is it time to invest in RingCentral for enterprise? That depends. It’s hard to deny RingCentral’s leadership position in the Unified Communications…
Rebekah Carter · 4 Jul 2025
Preparing for an Audit? Start with your UC Services Map
Usually, audits aren’t triggered by disasters; they just start with a simple request.
Rebekah Carter · 4 Jul 2025
Dave Michels: Why FedRAMP Is the Ultimate Badge of Trust in Cloud Services
Why FedRAMP matters: Content Guru Storm becomes first CCaaS at High, signalling stronger cloud security for US government, UCaaS and private buyers. Published o
Kieran Devlin · 30 Jun 2025
'Thank You, Now Let’s Talk About the Future': Mitel's Message to Customers and Partners Post-Restructuring
Actions speak louder than words. Accompanying the news that Mitel was entering bankruptcy to reform its finances was the steadfast assertion that it…
Kieran Devlin · 26 Jun 2025
Microsoft 365 Local: Is the On-Prem Announcement Aimed at Quelling European Sovereignty Sentiments?
Microsoft 365 Local and Azure Local bring on-prem sovereign cloud options, as Europe pushes for digital sovereignty.
Kristian McCann · 23 Jun 2025
Zeus Kerravala: Mitel’s $1.15Bn Reset Shrewdly Positions It For the Hybrid Cloud Comeback
Mitel’s $1.15bn debt reset boosts hybrid cloud plans as AI, data sovereignty and GDPR drive a shift from public cloud. Published on UC Today.
Guest Blogger · 23 Jun 2025
What is UC Service Management and Why Enterprises Need It to Stay Competitive
Don't have time to manage your entire IT stack and communication environment yourself? That's where managed services solutions come in.
Rebekah Carter · 20 Jun 2025
Denmark, Now Germany: Is the Public Sector Migrating Away from the Microsoft Suite?
Why it matters: Schleswig-Holstein and Denmark are shifting public sector users from Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 and Windows to LibreOffice, Open-Xchange and
Kristian McCann · 17 Jun 2025
Surviving and Thriving in Compliance-Heavy Markets with Direct Routing
See why Direct Routing helps Microsoft Teams telephony stay compliant with RAY BAUM’s Act, EECC, PSAPs and emergency calling.
Christopher Carey · 16 Jun 2025
Smartsheet to Elevate Digital Transformation and Work Management for PwC Clients
Why it matters: PwC UK and Smartsheet are helping public sector and financial services clients run complex transformations with AI-powered work management. Publ
Kieran Devlin · 5 Jun 2025
Securing AI-Powered Meetings for Regulated Sectors with AudioCodes
Kieran Devlin speaks with Marina Risher, Senior Product Manager for Public Sector Solutions at AudioCodes.
Kieran Devlin · 4 Jun 2025
It's Time for a 2025 AI Heat Check: Is it Delivering or 'Overhyped'?
Why AI is still stuck in pilot purgatory matters for UC buyers: UC Today examines Microsoft, Zoom, Google I/O, governance and workflow value.
Kieran Devlin · 2 Jun 2025
Why Are Regulated Organisations Repatriating from the Cloud?
As public sector and highly regulated organisations wrestle with the challenges of cloud-based AI collaboration, AudioCodes' Meeting Insights On Prem (MIA…
Kieran Devlin · 22 May 2025
In 2025, UC and SaaS Prices Are More Flexible Than You Think
Why it matters: Google, Adobe and Salesforce cuts show UC and SaaS pricing is far more flexible in 2025. Published on UC Today.
Kieran Devlin · 21 May 2025
Matthew Riley is Ready for the ‘Massive Opportunity’ in Daisy Group's Virgin Media O2 Merger
Pop quiz: What do you get when you merge one major connectivity and communications business's next-gen fibre and mobile infrastructure with another IT…
Kieran Devlin · 13 May 2025