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Five use cases that justify ditching VPNs for good
Unified Communications

Five use cases that justify ditching VPNs for good

Organisations face rising VPN breaches and slow speeds, prompting a shift to Zero Trust Network Access for safer, faster hybrid work and cloud migration.

By Tony Burnside • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution
Unified Communications

Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution

Zoom and Mitel have unveiled a new hybrid communication solution that merges Zoom's collaboration features with Mitel's telephony systems, catering to enterprises' evolving needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Zoom announces enhanced features for Team Chat users
Marketing Technologies

Zoom announces enhanced features for Team Chat users

Zoom has unveiled a revamped Team Chat sidebar within its Workplace suite, enhancing user experience with personalised features and AI tools to boost productivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Westcoast for UK distribution
EduTech

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Westcoast for UK distribution

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has partnered with Westcoast to distribute an extensive range of communications and networking technologies across the UK and Ireland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
8x8 sees 60% growth in new product sales for FY25 Q2
Unified Communications

8x8 sees 60% growth in new product sales for FY25 Q2

8x8 has reported over 60% year-on-year growth in new product sales, attributed to the rising demand for its AI-powered customer experience solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
RingCentral leads 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for UCaaS
Unified Communications

RingCentral leads 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for UCaaS

RingCentral has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for UCaaS for the tenth consecutive year, showcasing exceptional innovation and reliability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Zoom & Mitel forge hybrid cloud partnership for enterprises
Unified Communications

Zoom & Mitel forge hybrid cloud partnership for enterprises

Zoom partners with Mitel to offer a hybrid cloud solution, integrating Zoom Workplace and AI with Mitel's platforms, enhancing enterprise collaboration and security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Zoom launches post-quantum encryption to secure user data
Unified Communications

Zoom launches post-quantum encryption to secure user data

Zoom pioneers with post-quantum end-to-end encryption, setting a new security standard in video conferencing to protect against future quantum threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

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Gamma launches Edge programme to drive partner growth in UK
Unified Communications

Gamma launches Edge programme to drive partner growth in UK

Gamma has launched Gamma Edge, a new UK channel programme to boost partner growth with data-led insights, rewards, and streamlined commercial and tech solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Gamma unveils team to drive growth & digital transformation
Unified Communications

Gamma unveils team to drive growth & digital transformation

Gamma launches a Strategic and Transformation Team to drive growth and digital transformation in UCaaS, networks, and managed services for partners and businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
RingCentral debuts customer journey analytics for Australian users
Unified Communications

RingCentral debuts customer journey analytics for Australian users

RingCentral has launched Customer Journey Analytics for Australian users of its RingCX platform, enhancing visibility across unified communications and contact centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Comms Group posts record March revenue of $5.0 million
Unified Communications

Comms Group posts record March revenue of $5.0 million

Comms Group achieved record March 2025 revenue of $5.0 million, driven by global expansion and major new contract wins across diverse sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Gamma to acquire STARFACE to boost cloud market in Europe
Unified Communications

Gamma to acquire STARFACE to boost cloud market in Europe

Gamma plans to acquire STARFACE Group from Maxburg to strengthen its foothold in Europe's cloud communications market, pending regulatory approval.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
RingCentral secures PAN-India licence for UCaaS & CCaaS
Unified Communications

RingCentral secures PAN-India licence for UCaaS & CCaaS

RingCentral has acquired a PAN-India licence for its UCaaS and CCaaS offerings, enhancing opportunities for Australian firms in the Indian market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Meals on Wheels SA supporting its critical customer service function with UCaaS
Artificial Intelligence

Meals on Wheels SA supporting its critical customer service function with UCaaS

Meals on Wheels SA upgrades to RingCentral UCaaS, saving 30% in telecom costs while integrating paper-based fax services to accommodate tech-shy volunteers.

By RingCentral • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Gamma teams up with Cisco to unveil new UCaaS solutions
Artificial Intelligence

Gamma teams up with Cisco to unveil new UCaaS solutions

Gamma Communications escalates its Cisco collaboration with Horizon with Webex for SMEs, new Webex for Gamma, and key acquisitions in Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Access4 acquires Channel UC to boost cloud communications
BlueChip Infotech

Access4 acquires Channel UC to boost cloud communications

Access4 acquires Channel UC to bolster cloud communications, expanding its portfolio and partner base. Channel UC execs join Access4 to drive innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Melanoma Institute Australia partners with RingCentral for UCaaS
EduTech

Melanoma Institute Australia partners with RingCentral for UCaaS

Melanoma Institute Australia signs five-year deal with RingCentral to deploy RingEX UCaaS platform across 12 clinics, enhancing communication and patient care.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024