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Complementary collaboration: why partners need to do more with unified communications

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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UK partners in unified communications can boost value by enhancing Microsoft Teams and Webex with advanced features, driving collaboration and revenue growth.
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Gamma launches Edge programme to drive partner growth in UK

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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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.
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Gamma unveils team to drive growth & digital transformation

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Gamma launches a Strategic and Transformation Team to drive growth and digital transformation in UCaaS, networks, and managed services for partners and businesses.
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Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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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.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Westcoast for UK distribution

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has partnered with Westcoast to distribute an extensive range of communications and networking technologies across the UK and Ireland.
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Gamma to acquire STARFACE to boost cloud market in Europe

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Gamma plans to acquire STARFACE Group from Maxburg to strengthen its foothold in Europe's cloud communications market, pending regulatory approval.
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8x8 sees 60% growth in new product sales for FY25 Q2

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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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.
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RingCentral leads 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for UCaaS

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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RingCentral has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for UCaaS for the tenth consecutive year, showcasing exceptional innovation and reliability.
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Gamma teams up with Cisco to unveil new UCaaS solutions

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Gamma Communications escalates its Cisco collaboration with Horizon with Webex for SMEs, new Webex for Gamma, and key acquisitions in Europe.
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Zoom & Mitel forge hybrid cloud partnership for enterprises

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Zoom partners with Mitel to offer a hybrid cloud solution, integrating Zoom Workplace and AI with Mitel's platforms, enhancing enterprise collaboration and security.
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Zoom launches post-quantum encryption to secure user data

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Zoom pioneers with post-quantum end-to-end encryption, setting a new security standard in video conferencing to protect against future quantum threats.
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Unified communications market to expand to USD $187.6 billion by 2031

Tue, 21st May 2024
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New research reveals the global unified communications market will soar from USD $48.1B in 2021 to USD $187.6B by 2031, driven by digital transformation and remote work trends.
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Access4 unveils Flex solution for Microsoft Teams integration

Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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Access4 has launched its Flex solution for Microsoft Teams, designed to amalgamate advanced and basic user services within one customer tenancy, fostering cost-effectiveness and scalability.
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Westcon announces expanded partnership with AudioCodes for UCaaS provision

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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Westcon-Comstor partners with AudioCodes to enhance Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) offerings, aiming to boost recurring revenues for their partners.
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Research highlights power of human connection in tech sector

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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Research reveals the key role of interpersonal relationships for success in the tech industry and challenging notions of AI dominance.
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Global UCaaS market to reach 131 million users by 2028

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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Global Unified Communications as a Service market set for a 10.3% growth over the next five years, with mobile UCaaS services gaining momentum.
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Gamma acquires Coolwave to boost global voice services presence

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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Gamma Communications has strategically acquired international SMS and voice services provider, Coolwave Communications, bolstering its global presence and voice services.
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Prophecy International & SOFTEL Communications announce strategic AI alliance

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Prophecy International partners with SOFTEL Communications to integrate emite analytics with SOFTEL's AI, significantly enhancing CX.
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Access4 celebrates gaining four critical ISO certifications

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Access4, a leading UCaaS provider, achieves four key ISO certifications underpinning its commitment to innovation, sustainability, data security and quality management in all operations.
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Gamma Communications acquires EnableX for broadened European outreach

Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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Gamma Communications cements its leadership in Europe's communication services by acquiring EnableX Group, integrating further value into their UCaaS space and bolstering partner growth opportunities.