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Insights into a post-Covid-19 world
Digital Transformation

Insights into a post-Covid-19 world

Remote work, home schooling and digital healthcare could outlast the pandemic, reshaping cities, travel and emissions for years to come.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020

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Video conferencing stories

Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 now compatible with Zoom
Unified Communications

Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 now compatible with Zoom

According to Sennheiser, Zoom's video communication tool has become an 'indispensable' resource for businesses digitally transforming their workplaces.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
Companies' digital etiquette still a little rough around the edges
Unified Communications

Companies' digital etiquette still a little rough around the edges

Australians are more comfortable with drinking alcohol on a video conference than other nationalities, a new survey has found.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020
Google brings Meet to iOS and Android
Unified Communications

Google brings Meet to iOS and Android

Google Meet is now available on iOS and Android, allowing users to start and join video meetings directly from their phones.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Poly unveils Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms
Unified Communications

Poly unveils Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms

Poly's Room Solution for Teams Rooms comes in a variety of different configurations for different room sizes, depending on individual requirements.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Video: The changing face of video collaboration
Unified Communications

Video: The changing face of video collaboration

Logitech NZ B2B/video conferencing account manager Colin Hewett explains what businesses are looking for now that the office has changed forever.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
8x8 ditches AWS for Oracle for video
Unified Communications

8x8 ditches AWS for Oracle for video

8x8 moves its video meetings hosting from AWS to Oracle Cloud for a 25% performance boost per node and 80% savings on network costs.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
Google Meet is officially here, for free
Unified Communications

Google Meet is officially here, for free

Google Meet is now free for all, Google announces. With over 2 billion daily usage minutes, anyone can join meetings via meet.google.com or Gmail.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020
Interview: How Google Meet tackles security in the remote working age
Unified Communications

Interview: How Google Meet tackles security in the remote working age

I spoke to Google Cloud's Asia Pacific and China (APAC) head of security for networking and collaboration specialists, Mark Johnston.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
Australians embrace collaboration tools through COVID-19 lockdown
Unified Communications

Australians embrace collaboration tools through COVID-19 lockdown

A recent Asana survey reveals 98% of Australians now use collaboration tools, with 64% increasing their reliance on these technologies amid COVID-19 lockdowns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Google offers video conferencing platform Meet free to all users
Unified Communications

Google offers video conferencing platform Meet free to all users

Google Cloud is making its video conferencing platform Google Meet available for free for everyone, with availability rolling out over the coming weeks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Jamf rolls out telehealth support for healthcare firms
Unified Communications

Jamf rolls out telehealth support for healthcare firms

Jamf has introduced a new telehealth system to help healthcare workers and those on the front lines interact with patients without putting themselves at risk.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
8x8 announces full integration with Jabra headsets
Unified Communications

8x8 announces full integration with Jabra headsets

Users can answer, mute and disconnect calls directly from their Jabra headsets with no further actions required in 8x8 applications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
8x8 announces new video conferencing tool with emphasis on security
Unified Communications

8x8 announces new video conferencing tool with emphasis on security

8x8 has unveiled Video MeetingsPro, a security-focused video conferencing tool powered by Jitsi and hosted on Oracle Cloud, amidst rising remote work demands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Google Meet's popularity explodes as video becomes the new normal
Unified Communications

Google Meet's popularity explodes as video becomes the new normal

Google Meet sees explosive growth, adding over two million new users daily as global reliance on remote communication surges amid the pandemic.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020
8x8 video conference usage up 1000%
Unified Communications

8x8 video conference usage up 1000%

8x8 Video Meetings platform sees monthly active users reach nearly 4.5 million worldwide, as video conferencing adoption accelerates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 4th Apr 2020
Tencent Cloud launches Voov Meeting videoconferencing tool
Unified Communications

Tencent Cloud launches Voov Meeting videoconferencing tool

Tencent Cloud enhances its unified communications lineup with VooV Meeting, offering free 300-participant HD video conferencing globally during COVID-19.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2020
COVID-19: Zoom downloads explode as people work from home
Unified Communications

COVID-19: Zoom downloads explode as people work from home

As COVID-19 forces global remote work, Zoom downloads skyrocket by 1,270% from late February to late March 2020, totalling over 17 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020