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Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches 'Purple' communications platform

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches new communications platform, OmniPCX Enterprise Purple, for the digital workplace.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021

Unified Communications

Communications service providers unprepared to charge for 5G services

73% of CSPs plan to launch 5G networks by 2022, but 94% have challenges with their existing charging systems, says Oracle Communications survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021

Unified Communications

8x8 brings receptionist role into the future with latest offering

8x8 introduces 8x8 Frontdesk, a new XCaaS solution for high-volume call handling, aiming to enhance the receptionist role in a hybrid work environment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021

Online tools

Canva hits massive US$40 billion valuation after latest funding round

Canva reaches a $40bn valuation after securing $200m in funding, with plans to accelerate growth and expand its team.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2021

Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The rundown on Poly's headsets

Poly's account manager for New Zealand, Laura Peddie, discusses the impact of remote working on the headset sector in an exclusive interview with TechDay.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2021

Artificial Intelligence

New artificial intelligence application attracts 100 investors in first week of launch

New AI tool GetMee aims to tackle declining communication skills caused by the pandemic. Over 100 investors back the launch.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2021

Unified Communications

Code outside the box: Why customisable solutions are better

Twilio allows for innovators, both big and small, from across every industry to reinvent how companies engage with their customers.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021

Unified Communications

8x8 unveils Experience Communications as a Service to help organisations meet new work requirements

8x8 introduces Experience Communications as a Service (XCaaS; merging UCaaS and CCaaS to enhance employee and customer experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021

Unified Communications

Slack report predicts 'the death of email' as app usage climbs

Apps are the preferred form of communication for 87% of Australian knowledge workers, according to a study by Slack.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021

Unified Communications

Increased demand for digital infrastructure sees Teltrac expand to southern NZ

Teltrac will open in the southern region of the country with presence across three cities, Dunedin, Invercargill and Queenstown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021

Unified Communications

Gartner forecasts market boom for social and collaboration tools

The sharp uptake of social and collaboration tools in 2020 was far from a short term fad while people worked from home.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2021

Health Technologies

Why mobile messaging can improve the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Australia and New Zealand plan to use mobile messaging to drive their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and build citizen trust in the process.

By Mohamed Odah • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2021

Unified Communications

2talk launches mobile plans, offers complete communications solution

Business cloud service provider 2talk has launched mobile plans, adding to its broadband and IP Voice products.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Mar 2021

Partner Programmes

Access4 signs on rhipe as APAC distributor

Access4 selects rhipe as its Asia Pacific distributor to support the rise in remote working. (104 characters).

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021

Blockchain

World issues hinge on how well we communicate

Soprano Design vice president for global marketing Matt Thompson details the enterprise messaging trends that may resonate over the coming year.

By Matt Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021

Facebook

Workplace from Facebook rolls out two new broadcast capabilities

Workplace from Facebook has rolled out a couple of new services designed to help businesses and their employees navigate hybrid working and lockdown periods.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021