Best Unified Communications News Podcasts (2024)

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How AVer’s Audio Solution Enables Classroom Equity 12:44

3h ago12:44

12:44

UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to Rene Buhay, SVP of Sales and Marketing at AVer Europe. In this session, we discuss the following: The challenges schools and teachers are facing around classroom audio and ensuring all students can clearly hear How AVer's Ampliwave solution addresses issues of classroom equity Ampliwave's compatibility with assist…

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Case Study for a Global Financial Advisory Company: Secure Disaster Recovery & Data Protection Services with UbiStor 1:01:06

3h ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Ever wonder why investing in backups is so important? We dive into a real-world example of a multinational company facing complex backup challenges across multiple regions. UbiStor stepped in to solve their issues and ensure compliance across 17 global data centers. This isn't just about spending money on backups—it's about safeguarding your entire…

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Elevating Educational Excellence: Lea Mitchell joins SUSD 15:55

2h ago15:55

15:55

In this episode of "SUSD Spotlight," we sit down with Lea Mitchell, the newly appointed Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at Scottsdale Unified School District. Lea shares her extensive journey through the education sector, spanning multiple states and a variety of roles. From her beginnings in Arizona to her recent tenure in Florida…

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Embracing Choice and Building Futures: The Legacy of Dr. Duane Sheldon 27:59

1h ago27:59

27:59

In this episode of "SUSD Spotlight," we take a deep dive into the career and contributions of Dr. Duane K. Sheldon, a former superintendent of Scottsdale Unified School District. Dr. Sheldon shares his insights on embracing school choice, building educational opportunities, and navigating challenges during his tenure. From his early days in Michiga…

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Strengthening Community Impact: Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce w/Mark Stanton and Michelle Pabis 22:00

4d ago22:00

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In this episode of "SUSD Spotlight," we explore the dynamic partnership between the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) and the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce. Featuring Mark Stanton, President and CEO of the Chamber, and Michelle Pabis, Chair of the Chamber's Board of Directors, this episode highlights the valuable connections between e…

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Microsoft Teams News AUGUST Update (2024) 31:12

5d ago31:12

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Watch on YouTube. Dive into our AUGUST 2024 Microsoft Teams Show! Host Tom Wright teams up with special guest Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering.Cloud to unpack recent updates and announcements. Joined by a panel of seasoned Teams experts, find out what’s new in the Teams ecosystem. In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines w…

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Empowering Organisations to Effortlessly Migrate, Operate and Optimize UC in the Cloud 12:31

5d ago12:31

12:31

UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to John DeBaca, VP of Strategy & Business Development at Variphy. In this session, we discuss the following: The challenges organisations face in cloud migrations, including around visibility into their on-prem environments How Variphy supports partners in their cloud migrations How Variphy helps partners overcome th…

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Unleash the Power of UCaaS & CCaaS in Your Microsoft Ecosystem 21:03

6d ago21:03

21:03

UC Today's David Dungay speaks to Benny Matityahu, VP, UC & Collaboration, AudioCodes and Gidi Adlersberg, Voca CIC Business Line Manager, AudioCodes. In this session, we discuss the following: Why are customers purchasing UCaaS and CCaaS together as part of a consolidated platform? What are the big challenges around trying to buy UCaaS and CCaaS t…

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The Latest Big News on Microsoft Hits 3m Teams Premium Users, Avaya's New CEO, Crowdstrike Outage 36:12

7d ago36:12

36:12

Watch on YouTube. In this episode of The Latest Big UC News, host David Dungay welcomes some of the industry’s top analysts to talk about the latest news in the UC space. The panelists discuss a variety of hot topics in the UCaaS space, including: Microsoft hits 3 million Teams premium users Avaya's latest layoffs and new CEO Crowdstrike outage and…

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Let's Talk Collaboration with Craig Durr - Creating Moments of Contrast: The Power of White Space 33:50

8d ago33:50

33:50

Watch on YouTube. Mark Coxon, Director of Business Development for AVISPL, discusses the concept of experiential design and the importance of focusing on impact outcomes and workflows before technology and facilities. He emphasizes the need to create experiences that allow people to communicate and collaborate effectively. Coxon shares examples of …

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Exploring the Possibilities and Challenges of Microsoft Teams Phone 10:13

8d ago10:13

10:13

UC Today's Susie Harrison hosts Mark Herbert from Dstny for Service Providers. In this episode, we uncover: Common challenges for providers looking to use Microsoft Teams calling Why Teams calling is relatively underused The opportunities Teams calling unlocks for providers and customers Options outside of Teams…

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Transforming Education Through Cloud Solution: A Think Together and Enzu Case Study 1:22:53

8d ago1:22:53

1:22:53

Join Max Clark, founder of ITBroker.com, and Dustin Young, EVP of Enzu, as they discuss how Enzu helped Think Together, a nonprofit in Southern California, elevate its IT systems. Learn how their strategic partnership led to deploying a private cloud on dedicated hardware, enhancing management and security across 400 schools. Discover how Enzu's Tr…

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Melody Makers: Students Integrating STEM and Music 15:51

11d ago15:51

15:51

Elevating excellence is not a foreign concept for Saguaro HS's Math and Science Academy where students have created initiatives to not only elevate STEM excellence in their own school, but spreading it across SUSD. In the 17th episode of SUSD Spotlight, we dive into the innovative Melody Makers program. Owen Barker and Marco Bartoletti join us to d…

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Scaling Microsoft Teams Rooms for Learning Spaces with Q-SYS 12:25

12d ago12:25

12:25

UC Today's Susie Harrison hosts Vic Bhagat, Principal, Alliances & Ecosystem, Q-SYS and Kyle Spiess, Principal Lead Product Manager of Microsoft Teams Rooms at Microsoft. In this episode, we uncover: What high-impact spaces are and trends / growth in their market The key challenges and considerations in high-impact spaces How those challenges can b…

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Revolutionise Compliance with Regulatory-Grade AI Communications Intelligence 14:37

21d ago14:37

14:37

UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to Brandon Carl, EVP of Product Strategy at Smarsh, and Theo Hill, Senior Director of Product Management at Smarsh. In this session, we discuss the following: How Smarsh helps customers innovate while remaining compliant with AI What compliance agility means for enterprises What makes Smarsh's AI capabilities stand o…

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Navigating Migration: How to Make Your Transition a Success 10:46

13d ago10:46

10:46

UC Today's Senior Content Editor Susie Harrison hosts Layne Hoo, CEO of Variphy, to discuss the transition from on-premise to cloud. In this video, we cover: The trends and challenges in on-premise vs. cloud The signs that your enterprise is ready to migrate Considerations in managing migration How Variphy can help ease your migration journey…

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CEO Chat: Is UC Dead? 8x8 CEO Says No! 15:22

14d ago15:22

15:22

In this insightful UC Today video, Dave Michels of TalkingPointz sits down with Samuel Wilson, CEO of 8x8, to delve into the rapidly evolving landscape of unified communications (UC) and contact centers (CC). With over seven years at 8x8 and a diverse background in finance, customer experience, and business strategy, Samuel provides a unique perspe…

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CallTower Continues Global Operator Connect Expansion 11:42

15d ago11:42

11:42

UC Today's Tom Wright hosts CallTower's William Rubio. In this session, we discuss the following: CallTower's evolving Operator Connect operation How demand for Operator Connect is comparing to Direct Routing How Operator Connect providers differentiate themselvesBy UC Today

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From Scottsdale to Broadway: Chap Alum Sam Primack Joins the Pod 15:15

18d ago15:15

15:15

Enjoy this exciting episode of the "SUSD Spotlight" podcast, where we sit down with Sam Primack, a talented musical theatre actor and SUSD alum, to discuss his impressive journey from Arizona to the bright lights of Broadway. Sam is most well-known from the final Broadway and National Tour casts of "Dear Evan Hansen," where he has performed the rol…

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Microsoft Teams News JULY Update (2024) 20:51

19d ago20:51

20:51

Dive into our July 2024 Microsoft Teams Show! Host Rob Scott teams up with special guest Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering.Cloud to unpack recent updates and announcements. Joined by a panel of seasoned Teams experts, find out what’s new in the Teams ecosystem. In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month’s spec…

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Meeting No Participation Rate: Why it's so High and How to Bring it Down 12:19

19d ago12:19

12:19

UC Today's Tom Wright hosts Mike Tolliver from Vyopta. In this session, we discuss the following: Why no-participation meeting rates are on the rise How to keep the rate down How user insights can drive productive meeting culturesBy UC Today

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Navigating the Shift from Telco to Techco with Voiceflex 16:17

21d ago16:17

16:17

UC Today's Susie Harrison hosts James Arnold-Roberts, CEO at Voiceflex. In this episode, we discuss: Current trends and areas of growth in the tech market What a 'techco' is What makes a good techco The drivers behind the shift from telco to techco, and how Voiceflex is helping its customers navigate this…

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AI News Show: Exploring Enterprise AI Adoption with Microsoft's Karuana Gatimu 37:33

23d ago37:33

37:33

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Co-Founder of enableUC, Kevin Kieller and Karuana Gatimu, Principal Manager for the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group at Microsoft. Discussion points: Essential considerations for AI implementation Practical AI use cases and enterprise adoption Leveraging AI for talent management AI Minute: Distinguishing us…

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UCStatus Podcast Episode 61: Microsoft Places and some of the latest Teams and Teams Rooms news

25d ago

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Hello Readers, I hope you’re well. Welcome to Episode 61 of the UCStatus Podcast. This episode features me (@randychapman), Mark Vale (@markvale83) and Shawn Harry (@shawnharry). This week we started where we left off last time with Microsoft Places. Plus I put together a list of stuff from the Message Centre. Very good discussion I think. And a lo…

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Charros Supporting Scottsdale Students w/Dennis Robbins of Scottsdale Charros 16:34

25d ago16:34

16:34

In this episode of "SUSD Spotlight," we explore the extremely supportive role played by the Scottsdale Charros in enriching education in Scottsdale. We'll discuss the Coronado Promise, the impact of the annual Baseball Luncheon, the significance of the Educators Banquet, and how the Charros' Scholarships and Grants program benefits students and edu…

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AI News Show - AI Assistants: Past, Present, and Future 24:54

1M ago24:54

24:54

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by AI Expert and Co-Founder of enableUC, Kevin Kieller. In this update, we talk through the most popular AI news headlines: The history and advancement of AI assistants like Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google Assistant The integration of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning in voice assistan…

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How Microsoft is Quietly Revolutionising Cybersecurity 10:56

1M ago10:56

10:56

UC Today's Tom Wright hosts Shaun Redfern from Symity. In this session, we discuss the following: How Microsoft has developed its security portfolio over the last few years How Microsoft’s growing security portfolio has changed companies’ approach to their security stack How is Symity developing its approach to cybersecurity?…

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Elevating Contact Centres To The Next Level With Conversant C360 13:44

1M ago13:44

13:44

UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to Ads Khan, Head of Service Delivery at Conversant. In this session, we discuss the following: The key challenges facing contact centres in 2024 What is Conversant's C360 solution and how can it empower customers? C360's Contact Centre module and how its flexibility and depth supports contact centres…

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Coach Kelly's Vision for Saguaro Football 19:46

1M ago19:46

19:46

In this episode of the "SUSD Spotlight" podcast, we introduce Darius Kelly, the new head football coach at Saguaro High School. Coach Kelly shares his vision for the football program, discusses the legacy of the Sabercats, and provides insights into his journey and what brought him to this new role.By SUSD Communications

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AI News Show - Tackling Fake AI and Voice Avatars in 2024 31:49

1M ago31:49

31:49

Welcome to our fourth episode of the AI Show! Today, Rob Scott and Kevin Kieller are back to dissect the latest in AI news and to engage in a crucial conversation about voice avatars in 2024 and tackling fake artificial intelligence. AI News Headlines: Meta reevaluates labeling AI-generated posts on Instagram Character.ai enables phone calls to AI …

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UCStatus Podcast Episode 60: Team Copilot, Copilot and other stuff 1:00:33

1M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Hello Readers, I hope you’re well. Welcome to Episode 60 of the UCStatus Podcast. This episode features me (@randychapman), Mark Vale (@markvale83) and Shawn Harry (@shawnharry). This week we had a short list items I plucked from the what’s new from InfoComm and Build blog posts, and we managed to talk for 25 minutes about the first item in the lis…

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NUWAVE and Cisco Empower Webex Calling in Multi-UC Environments 16:17

1M ago16:17

16:17

Watch on YouTube. Welcome to Episode 3 of the Nuwave Campaign series! In this episode, Rob Scott from UC Today News talks with Mark Bunnell, Chief Operating Officer of NUWAVE, and Chad Elford, Engineering Product Manager for Webex by Cisco. This discussion is essential for carriers, operators, and service providers aiming to become Certified Cloud …

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Maximising Contact Centre Performance Through Data 13:49

1M ago13:49

13:49

Watch on YouTube. UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to Martin Mahler, Chairman at Akixi and data and analytics expert. In this session, we discuss the following: The key challenges contact centres are facing in 2024 and how analytics can help address them Practical use cases of how can be invaluable in contact centres How data can provide visibility …

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Latest on NICE in UCaaS, RingCentral's Relationships, Microsoft's Case, and OpenAI's New Acquisition 25:17

1M ago25:17

25:17

Watch on YouTube. In this episode of The Latest Big UC News, host David Dungay welcomes some of the industry’s top analysts to talk about the latest news in the UC space. The panellists discuss a variety of hot topics in the UCaaS space, including: NICE entering the UCaaS space The future of RingCentral's partnerships Microsoft's ongoing anti-compe…

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Low-Code and the Smart, Future-Proof Data Fabric 35:46

2M ago35:46

35:46

The business benefits of using a low-code development platform are many and varied, from faster development times to an increased involvement of business stakeholders in the development process – meaning a better alignment between desired outcomes and the emerging software. In this episode of the Tech Means Business podcast, we talk about low-code,…

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The Girl Who Figured It Out: Minda Dentler's Remarkable Journey 18:58

2M ago18:58

18:58

In this inspiring episode of the "SUSD Spotlight" podcast, we dive into the extraordinary life of SUSD parent, Minda Dentler, a powerhouse of determination and inspiration. Minda, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship, shares her incredible journey from an orphanage in India to the global stages of advocacy …

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Unlocking UC's Transformative Potential For Organisations in India 17:20

2M ago17:20

17:20

UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to Jeyavelan Sabapathy, Global Head of Business Collaboration at Tata Communications. In this session, we discuss the following: 1) The major regulatory challenges for Indian organisations and how Tata can support them 2) How Tata Communications GlobalRapide empowers organisations in India with its network of global …

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Helping APAC's IT Support Companies: ConnectWise 17:22

2M ago17:22

17:22

The burden of responsibility placed on MSPs (managed service providers) is huge. They not only must keep all their clients' IT systems running and secure, but they also have to be proactive in data governance, backups, cybersecurity and much more. Plus, there are the small matters of internal HR, Finance, Marketing and the rest! The ConnectWise ASI…

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Empowering The Channel With Voca 13:33

2M ago13:33

13:33

UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to Paul Taylor, Chief Commercial Officer at Voiceflex. In this session, we discuss the following: The key trends in the channel in 2024 What Voca actually is and why Voiceflex is excited to collaborate with the channel around it How Voiceflex's roadmap aims to support the channel…

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Unlocking The Hybrid Work Analytics Goldmine 29:27

2M ago29:27

29:27

UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to Mike Tolliver, Product Management Director at Vyopta. In this session, we discuss the following: The challenges facing hybrid work organisations What makes hybrid work analytics such an untapped goldmine How data insights can help maximize office space utilisationBy UC Today

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AI’s Triple Evolution: Legacy, Generative, and the Future 30:22

2M ago30:22

30:22

Watch on YouTube. Dave Michels Unpacks the AI Landscape in our latest roundup of TalkingPointz Insider news report. In this insightful episode, UC Today's Rob Scott and Dave Michels dissect the key findings from the latest Talking Points Insider Report, covering a range of hot topics in the unified communications and collaboration space. They dive …

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SUSD Innovates, Magic School, and AI w/Dr. Michelle Watt 19:06

2M ago19:06

19:06

In this episode of the "SUSD Spotlight" podcast, we are thrilled to feature Dr. Michelle Watt, a visionary leader at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence and innovative strategies within the educational landscape of the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD). Join us as we explore the groundbreaking initiatives led by Dr. Watt an…

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Critically Upholding Digital Communications Governance in UC 25:56

2M ago25:56

25:56

UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to Garth Landers, Director of Global Product Marketing at Theta Lake. In this session, we discuss the following: What is Digital Communications Governance and why is it important in UC? What are the major compliance challenges for UC in 2024? What about the role of AI?…

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Digital Workplace Maturity - How Evolved is Your UC Stack? 18:06

2M ago18:06

18:06

UC Today's Tom Wright hosts VOSS' Christopher Martini - Chief Vice President, Microsoft Strategy. In this session, we discuss the following: What are the main challenges that organizations face when managing and optimizing their UC stack? How to prioritize competing needs across departments? How does an organization measure the effectiveness and ma…

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The "Grow with sUSd" Coloring Book w/Chap Student Artist Jackson Washburn 14:19

2M ago14:19

14:19

In today’s episode of the "SUSD Spotlight" podcast, we take a look at the district’s new and very first “Grow with SUSD” coloring book, illustrated by Chaparral High School junior Jackson Washburn. The “Grow with SUSD” coloring book is the start of a campaign to highlight the meaningful journey through SUSD schools that students can take. From educ…

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AI Show – Navigating AI's Legal Landscape 37:08

3M ago37:08

37:08

From AI Outages to Ethical Concerns: A Deep Dive into the Latest AI News and Regulations Welcome back to our third episode of the AI Show! Today, Rob Scott and Kevin Kieller are back to dissect the latest in AI news and to engage in a crucial conversation with Dr. Scott Allendevaux, a leading expert in AI law and policy. AI News Headlines: OpenAI C…

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The Latest Big News on Microsoft Copilot, 8x8 Focuses on CCaaS & RingCentral Megadeal 39:28

3M ago39:28

39:28

In this episode of The Latest Big UC News, host David Dungay welcomes some of the industry’s top analysts to talk about the latest news in the UC space. The panellists discuss a variety of hot topics in the UCaaS space, including: Revolutionizing Team Collaboration with Copilot Maximizing Product Sales to Reduce Churn Rate Enhancing Mobile Work wit…

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Let’s Talk Collaboration with Craig Durr 22:46

3M ago22:46

22:46

Danny Hayasaka, the Marketing Director for Call One, joins Craig Durr in this inaugural podcast episode to discuss collaboration in the UC industry. This session includes discussions on the following topics: The importance of a complete collaboration ecosystem The need for education and guidance for end users Insights on the vendor community The ch…

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User Adoption and Customer Experience in Workplace Technology 28:38

2M ago28:38

28:38

This conversation between our host Craig Durr and his guest, Aaron Roe from Deloitte covers a wide range of topics related to collaboration, workplace experience, and technology solutions. Aaron shares insights into his role as a problem solver and the innovative solutions he has implemented at Deloitte. The conversation also delves into the import…

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Beyond Regulation: Fulfilling A Security Duty Of Care In The Hybrid Era 23:39

2M ago23:39

23:39

UC Today's Kieran Devlin speaks to Josh Burch, Senior Director of Product Management at Intrado. In this session, we discuss the following: The key challenges organizations face in securing the hybrid workplace What E911 is and how it impacts organizations The duty of care organizations possess that extends beyond regulatory requirements…

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