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Microsoft Teams stories - Page 28

A ‘converged’ business communications platform developed, marketed and sold by Microsoft and its partner networks, Microsoft Teams is a widely used collaboration software which incorporates video, voice, chat and screen sharing facilities. Packaged as part of Microsoft 365 and the vendor’s Office suite, Teams enjoys a unique advantages including distribution and integration with what is the world’s most popular group of desktop productivity applications.
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Polycom announces acquisition of Obihai Technology

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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The combination is expected to expand the markets available to Polycom solutions for its worldwide network of channel partners.
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5 predictions for 2018 from channel insiders

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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ChannelLife has gathered information from several insiders and come up with five predictions for the ANZ channel in 2018.
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Only 20% of e-waste is recycled - and this needs to change, says United Nations

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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A new report reveals that e-waste is a growing crisis, with 44.7 million metric tonnes generated in 2016, and a further increase predicted for 2021.
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Microsoft teams up with TomTom to launch Azure Location Based Services

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Microsoft is launching a new Azure service that aims to meet the geospatial needs enterprise customers that use location data.
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Malaysia's telecom market to 'stay afloat' through to 2021

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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​Malaysia's telecom market is in relatively comfortable stead according to a new report from GlobalData, driven largely by mobile data.
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Microsoft unveils new 365, Dynamics and Azure features at Ignite

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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The company talked about it's aiming to enable customers to harness data, AI, hybrid and cloud technologies to evolve business process.
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Microsoft rolls out guest access feature for Teams

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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The feature was designed with the principles of teamwork, security & compliance, and IT manageability in mind.
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Voyager follows Actrix Networks deal with another acquisition

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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This marks the latest in a recent suite of similar deals for Voyager, such as the acquisition of Actrix Networks in October 2016.
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Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud productivity partnership

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Adobe Sign is now Microsoft's preferred e-signature solution; Microsoft Teams now preferred chat-based workspace across Adobe Cloud Services.
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Make your desk phone yours with Yealink's Android smart desk phones

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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​Yealink has once again made the smart media phone space its own with the introduction of its latest device as it irons out previously complex tasks.
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Yealink delivers fully integrated Office 365 and Skype for Business experience

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Yealink ups the ante in NZ, melding Office 365 and Skype for Biz into the intuitive T48 touchscreen phone—HD calls and mobile switch at a touch.
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Exclusive: SnapperNet completes end-to-end VoIP lineup with new 3CX deal

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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SnapperNet has signed a deal with 3CX, providing the distributor and its resellers with a complete end-to-end VoIP offering for any size deployment.
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Exclusive interview: The Kiwi cloud company in a dying trade

Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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The shift to cloud services is threatening traditional IT support, warns director of managed cloud company, Mi-IT.
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Dropbox and Microsoft Teaming up to deliver new integrations

Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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Dropbox's new integrations with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office 365 allow users to choose additional storage options.
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Imagination at work – e-waste into school lunches

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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In 2016 the NZ Child Poverty Monitor reported that 48,000 children in New Zealand were living in material hardship, often going without life's basics.
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Netscout: How to measure availability and performance of cloud apps

Mon, 1st May 2017
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Netscout champions proactive IT management, stressing the need for swift resolution to cloud app and VoIP delays to appease ever-impatient users.
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The UC tussle between Cisco, Microsoft and Google - and they're just getting started

Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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There is a true battle going on between the three heavyweights, with all offering unique products that are in fact subtly similar.
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Slack launches attack against Microsoft with new product release

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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Slack are calling it one of their 'most significant news announcements to date', that will shape the future of work for teams and businesses.
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AU company transforms the way MSPs sell to SMBs

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to tailor their offerings to the needs of their partners - this company is setting an example.
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Microsoft Teams - a workspace for those who 'don't do email'

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Transforming the way that work gets done means shifting from legacy industrial norms to modern digital processes and workflows.