Wireless communication based on the Wi-Fi family of technologies has been around for over two decades. During this time, many innovations have been introduced into this standard, making it an essential part of today's data and voice networks.

In this article, we examine the latest Wi-Fi trends and what we can expect in the near future.

Topics: VoWi-Fi, Wireless, Mobility, mobile, Wi-Fi, regulations

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More than ever before, connectivity tools of all types are fundamentally changing the way we work. Mobile workforces, collaboration tools, and online business platforms are just some of the innovations that are enabling greater employee efficiency, productivity, and flexibility, while at the same time supporting job satisfaction.

One of the approaches that is making a big difference is the bring your own device (BYOD) philosophy. In this article, we’ll see how Yealink has extended this BYOD approach into the videoconference room.

Topics: Yealink, Peripherals, Mobility, Video Conferencing, Productivity, Product Review, Skype, Unified Communications, Microsoft, collaboration, Zoom

Product Review

Grandstream has introduced its audio-only series of IP PBXs for companies that rely heavily on high-quality, feature-rich voice communication and don’t need other types of collaboration platforms like videoconferencing. Keep reading to see why the UCM6300 audio-only series of IP PBXs is a perfect choice for this type of business.

Topics: IP PBX, Business Telephone System, Total Voice Solution, Grandstream, Mobility, conferencing, Product Review, collaboration

As we have written about in the past, Yealink offers a wide range of collaboration solutions that bring the Microsoft Teams experience to every workspace and user. In this article we review Yealink’s collaboration kit options that feature Teams-enabled video bars.

Topics: Yealink, Software Integration, Mobility, Video Conferencing, Productivity, Product Review, Unified Communications, Microsoft, collaboration

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Organizations can do business only as well as they can communicate. In a world where work methods and locations are in flux, the flexibility, adaptability, and ease-of-use of companies’ communications equipment are vital.

With the introduction of the Teams-certified MP series of desktop phones, Yealink successfully continues its quest to provide the best communications equipment and services for companies of all sizes.

Topics: Yealink, Software Integration, Trends, Mobility, Android, Product Review, Bluetooth, Unified Communications, Microsoft

Product Review

This article completes our three-part series on Grandstream’s GUV line of personal collaboration endpoints by focusing on the new GUV3050 Bluetooth headset, which delivers both comfort and performance to remote and onsite workers alike.

Topics: Grandstream, Peripherals, Mobility, Cordless, Headsets, Productivity, Product Review, Bluetooth, Unified Communications

Product Review

Effective communication requires the ability to see and hear each other clearly. With today’s distributed workforce trends, new technologies and devices are needed to deliver the high-quality audio and video that workers are accustomed to in their in-person meetings. Grandstream has made great strides in rolling out innovative endpoints to make remote communications not only of higher quality, but more comfortable, as well.

In this article, we review Grandstream’s exciting GUV3100 HD webcam, which is part of the GUV series of personal collaboration endpoints.

Topics: Grandstream, Peripherals, Trends, Mobility, Video Conferencing, Productivity, Product Review, Unified Communications

Product Review

Whether you are in a busy office environment or working remotely, having the proper gear is important for ensuring that you do your job effectively and comfortably. That is why Grandstream’s GUV series of USB headsets are a great addition to a worker’s arsenal, especially for those spending a lot of time in voice communications with colleagues, partners or customers.

Topics: Grandstream, Peripherals, Mobility, Headsets, Product Review

The COVID-19 pandemic has irreversibly affected remote working and teleworking trends. Yealink has responded to the needs of this paradigm shift with a wide range of work-from-home solutions for dispersed professionals.

In addition to its collaboration equipment, Yealink has launched a new program for companies that have a Microsoft Teams license with 100 or more seats, whereby they can get 50% off the MSRP on eligible products (expires June 30, 2021). Even if you don’t have customers that are eligible to participate in the discount offer, read on to learn about Yealink’s wide range of work-from-home solutions.

Topics: VoIP, Total Voice Solution, Yealink, Trends, Mobility, Headsets, Video Conferencing, conferencing, Productivity, Unified Communications

The integration of VoIP systems with business productivity applications can help you reach the next level of efficiency, synergy and collaboration.

One of the most profound changes that businesses have experienced over the past year is the increased need for effectively managing remote teams.

Topics: VoIP, Yealink, Software Integration, Trends, Mobility, Productivity, Skype, Yeastar, Unified Communications