
The UC and CX landscapes are undergoing significant transformation, with emergency communications compliance becoming increasingly complex in hybrid work environments. Meeting room technology is evolving to create more equitable collaboration experiences, while licensing models are shifting toward tiered approaches that accommodate diverse organizational needs. In the AI domain, we’re witnessing a profound evolution from task-specific assistants toward interconnected AI agents capable of collaborative problem-solving, though this advancement hinges critically on robust data infrastructure and standardized interoperability frameworks. Simultaneously, the integration of conversational AI with cloud infrastructure is accelerating, even as the industry confronts growing security challenges from the malicious exploitation of advanced AI models for cybercrime activities.
Comparing Microsoft Teams Rooms Basic vs. Pro licensesMicrosoft is transitioning to a new licensing framework for Teams Rooms with Basic and Pro options replacing the legacy structure. The Pro license offers advanced management capabilities and enhanced features that make it the preferred choice for larger organizations, while the Basic tier provides essential functionality for smaller deployments. | Enhanced 911 transitions to Next Generation 911Next Generation 911 systems offer significant improvements over Enhanced 911, particularly in caller location accuracy and multimedia capabilities. However, businesses face compliance challenges during this transition period, requiring UC leaders to carefully evaluate their emergency calling infrastructure to ensure regulatory adherence while enhancing safety capabilities. |
6 key strategies to ensure 911 complianceMobile and hybrid work environments have complicated emergency calling compliance, creating challenges for accurate location tracking and call routing. Organizations must implement comprehensive strategies to ensure E911 compliance across distributed workforces, including technology solutions that can dynamically update location information regardless of where employees are working. | Cisco’s Formula for Mastering Modern Meeting RoomsCisco is redefining the modern meeting room experience through strategic innovations in their Webex platform and device ecosystem. Tom Richards, Senior Director of Strategy and Planning, shares insights on how Cisco is addressing hybrid work challenges through purpose-built technology solutions that create more equitable and effective collaboration spaces. |
Cisco’s Formula for Mastering Modern Meeting RoomsCisco is redefining the modern meeting room experience through strategic innovations in their Webex platform and device ecosystem. Tom Richards, Senior Director of Strategy and Planning, shares insights on how Cisco is addressing hybrid work challenges through purpose-built technology solutions that create more equitable and effective collaboration spaces. | More Collaboration News Coming SoonStay tuned for additional updates on collaboration technologies and trends in our next issue. |
Gartner Predicts Inter-AI Agent Collaboration by 2027Gartner forecasts that by 2027, AI agents will collaborate with each other to complete complex tasks, representing a significant evolution from today’s task-specific AI assistants. This advancement depends on developing industry standards, interoperability frameworks, and robust security protocols, signaling a transformative shift in how AI systems will operate within enterprise environments. | AI Agent Success Hinges on Data InfrastructureAs AI agents become more embedded in enterprise operations, their effectiveness is fundamentally dependent on data readiness and infrastructure quality. Organizations must prioritize creating robust data foundations to ensure AI implementations can deliver meaningful business value, highlighting the critical link between data strategy and successful AI adoption. |
LivePerson & AWS Integrate Contact Center Solutions for CXLivePerson and AWS have announced an integration of their contact center solutions to enhance customer experience capabilities. This partnership combines LivePerson’s conversational AI platform with AWS’s cloud infrastructure to deliver more efficient and personalized customer interactions, representing a significant advancement for enterprises seeking integrated CX solutions. | Anthropic Warns of AI-Powered Cybercrime in New Threat ReportAnthropic’s August report reveals that hackers, North Korean operatives, and state actors have misused its Claude AI for extortion, fraud, and espionage activities. This alarming development highlights the growing security challenges as advanced AI models become weaponized for sophisticated cybercrimes, creating new threats that organizations must prepare to counter. |
When presenting UC or CX solutions, map specific features to quantifiable business outcomes rather than discussing technical capabilities in isolation. For example, instead of highlighting “advanced call routing”, demonstrate how it reduces average handling time by 20% and increases first-call resolution. Before technical presentations, work with the customer to establish clear KPIs they want to improve, then structure your demonstration to show direct impact on these metrics. This approach shifts conversations from price comparisons to value realisation, particularly effective when customers are comparing seemingly similar platforms. Remember that procurement teams are increasingly asked to justify technology investments with concrete business cases, not just technical requirements.
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