Welcome back to another week of exciting news stories and updates here at UC Today.
This week, companies have continued to struggle to find the “new normal” after being forced to turn their business processes upside down in response to COVID-19. Teams are settling into their new remote working lifestyle, and things are starting to feel a little more balanced.
In the unified communications world, video collaboration providers are still leveraging this incredible opportunity, while vendors are introducing new and improved tools to help employees get the most out of their home office.
If you haven’t had a chance to check all the latest stories from the last week, here are some of our favourites.
The Top Video Conferencing Providers for 2020
From Zoom to Microsoft Teams, every business in the video conferencing world seems to be getting a lot more attention in the last few weeks. Driven by a new demand to keep colleagues connected during home working, the video collaboration landscape is growing faster than ever. However, for many businesses, the biggest challenge is figuring out which tools they should invest in.
To help you make the right choice, we’ve taken a closer look at many of the leading providers in the video landscape, from PGi and BlueJeans to GoToMeeting and beyond. Check out our full list for everything you need to know about dipping your toes into the waters of the video conferencing world.
New Consumer Microsoft Teams in the Works
Microsoft, the company with the most popular collaboration tool on the market today, recently announced that it would be delivering something exciting for the consumer marketplace too. According to Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot, there’s an upcoming version of Microsoft Teams in the works for Home use. This solution will make it easier to collaborate with members of your family on things like chores and shopping.
With Microsoft Teams for Home, you’ll be able to chat with your loved ones through instant messaging and gifs, as well as setting up video calls. There’s even an activity management environment where shared activities, tasks, and calendars can keep your entire network on the same page.
Avaya Spaces Review: A New Conferencing Option
With so many video conferencing options to choose from in the current landscape, making the right choice can feel a little overwhelming. For some businesses, the best option will be to stick to what they know, with a solution from a reputable comms provider. Avaya Spaces, the latest collaboration offering on the market from Avaya, provides video-first conferencing and modern file-sharing, with all the benefits of the Avaya heritage.
Avaya Spaces comes with everything from task management to broadcasting features and recording if you need to share files with employees later. We took a closer look at the Spaces environment and how it works, to help you decide whether it’s the right investment for you.
Microsoft Teams vs. GoToMeeting
If you’re still struggling to narrow down your choices for the leading video conferencing tools available right now, it might be better to check them out head-to-head. Since tracking down all the details on leading solutions like Microsoft Teams and GoToMeeting can be an exhausting thing to do on your own, we did the hard work for you.
Check out our Microsoft Teams and GoToMeeting comparison for a closer insight into the various features, experiences, and telephony solutions that are available from these two market leaders. We’ve covered everything that you might need to know about GoToMeeting and Microsoft Teams, so you can ensure that you’re picking the right one for your employees.
How to Choose the Ideal Video Conferencing Provider
Choosing the perfect video conferencing solution isn’t just about selecting the right vendor. Although you need to be able to trust the company that you’re working with, you also need to think carefully about a range of other factors too. For instance, are you going to want to spend a little more and get 4K video conferencing features? Or do you just need something that can work seamlessly on any device, including mobile phones?
In our latest guide, we’ve covered some of the top things that all business owners and buyers need to think about when they’re shopping for the best collaboration tool for their video-focused team.
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