In this episode of BIG UC News hosts David Dungay and Rob Scott welcome some of the industry's top analysts to talk about the latest news in the industry.
The panellists discuss a variety of hot topics in the UCaaS space, including:
The Latest Big News on ChatGPT, Industry Layoffs & Mitel Acquiring Atos UC Business
Watch on YouTube In this episode of BIG UC News hosts David Dungay and Rob Scott welcome some of the industry's top analysts to talk about the latest news…
- ChatGPT and the impact of integrating such tools into services like Microsoft Teams
- Industry layoffs/downturn
- What is next for Avaya?
- Market consolidation - Atos & Mitel, 8x8 and RingCentral
Our panel features the following UC experts:
- Zeus Kerravala, Principal Analyst, ZK Research
- Irwin Lazar, President, Metrigy
- Daniel Root, Senior Analyst, Wainhouse
- Craig Durr, Senior Analyst, Wainhouse
- Evan Kirstel, Social Media Strategist, BCStrategies
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