Another thrilling week has passed in the Unified Communications space, and as always, we’ve been working hard to keep you up to date. In the last 7 days, we’ve had a wide selection of interesting stories to report on, from Microsoft’s new Viva solution to the arrival of Messenger VR on the Facebook Oculus headset.

As we continue to surge forward into a new world of anywhere work and digital transformation, there’s no shortage of opportunities for people in search of better communication.

If you haven’t had a chance to check out all our stories from the last week, here are some of the top reports you don’t want to miss.

The Top Vendor UCaaS Platforms for 2021

In a world of remote and anywhere work, cloud-based communications are quickly emerging as a must-have technology. UCaaS is now the most widely adopted communications system globally, and everyone is making the switch to a more flexible environment. The question for today’s businesses isn’t whether they need to invest in UC as a service but which vendor they should trust to help them make the transition.

In our recent list of the top Vendor UCaaS platforms for 2021, we’ve explored some of the top offerings on the market from companies like RingCentral, Cisco, Microsoft, Zoom, Vonage, Mitel, and more to help you make the right choice for your next investment.

What is Microsoft Viva?

Microsoft is one of the leading UCaaS providers on the market for a reason. Known for its innovative collection of communication and collaboration tools, Microsoft has quickly taken the world by storm with Teams, and the Microsoft 365 productivity suite. Now there’s a new platform available for companies interested in embracing the future of work. Microsoft Viva is a leading employee experience platform intended to support the new age of work.

Viva comes with four main segments to help employees accomplish more in the new workplace, including Viva Connections, Insights, Learning and Topics. Even better, the Microsoft EXP solution works perfectly with the rest of your Microsoft investment.

Facebook Oculus VR for Messenger

Recently, Facebook announced that the “Other” category in its revenue reports, responsible for VR technology like the Oculus headset, has doubled over the last year. As more consumers and companies alike search for better tools for collaboration and communication, VR is emerging as a vital way to bridge the gaps between people. Commenting on the recent development of the Oculus, Facebook announced that they’re integrating the headset with Facebook Messenger for communication.

The new integration will allow users to reach contacts on their Messenger list from within their Oculus headset. It’s also possible to turn conversations with colleagues and friends into a party on Oculus within a few clicks too!

Sinch Purchases Inteliquent

Leading provider of voice, video, SMS, and verification APIs, Sinch, recently announced the strategic acquisition of Inteliquent. The purchase aims to strengthen Sinch’s presence in the US market, and it has cost Sinch $1.14 billion in total. The deal is the fifth to appear from Sinch in the last year, and it could also give the company a more significant position in the markets of India and Latin America.

Commenting on the recent purchase, the CEO of Sinch, Oscar Werner, went on to say that Inteliquent serves some of the largest and most demanding customers for voice in America. The company is well-known for its powerful network and amazing voice quality. This is a good buy for the Sinch team.

Emerging Tech has Emerged

For years, companies have been talking about the potential of emerging technology like extended reality, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence. So, what happens now that we’re in 2021, and this emerging tech is available and accessible to companies all over the globe? Our Publisher, Rob Scott, discusses the possibilities of what might come next when emerging tech has officially emerged.

According to Rob, we’re already standing in a future of mixed realities, holoportation, and artificial intelligence. Does that mean that we need to start planning for the next big shift in technology that’s set to change the way we live and work on a massive scale? Rob takes inspiration from Gartner’s suggestions on what the future might look like, to discuss where the technology landscape is heading.

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