Communications devices have been evolving quickly over the past few years. We no longer have discrete devices that perform a single communication function; instead, we use comprehensive gadgets designed to deliver a broad range of telecom functions. I like to call this trend network service and device convergence, and it is a paradigm shift that is positively and profoundly affecting the telecom industry.

This article examines this trend, including its beginnings, current development and potential future.

Topics: SIP Phones, Grandstream, Yealink, Trends, Videoconferencing, Conferencing, Unified Communications, Konftel, Collaboration, Zoom

A recent business trend called the gig economy highlights a new way of employing a more flexible, autonomous and efficient workforce. One key to providing these features is the use of unified communications (UC) and videoconferencing (VC) platforms.

In this article, we look at the gig economy and how modern UC and VC systems can help businesses tackle some of its biggest challenges.

Topics: Grandstream, Yealink, Trends, Mobility (including remote work), Videoconferencing, Unified Communications, Konftel, Zoom

The business world has focused a great deal of time and effort recently on hybrid workplace culture. Ensuring the best possible communications services, including videoconferencing (VC) and unified communications (UC), is vital for reaping the rewards that the hybrid workplace promises. This article examines the hybrid office approach and some of the most significant VC and UC tools to maximize its benefits.

Topics: Grandstream, Yealink, Trends, Mobility (including remote work), Videoconferencing, Productivity, Unified Communications, Konftel, Collaboration, Boom Collaboration

By: Konftel

Embracing the new hybrid work culture can be a tricky challenge to find the right balance and ensure a successful transition. Here we reveal the latest tips and advice, together with insights about how successful companies are unleashing the power of flexible working to generate cost savings, revenue gains and increased productivity.

Topics: Mobility (including remote work), Videoconferencing, Conferencing, Productivity, Konftel, Collaboration

It is no secret that the past 18 months or so have seen a huge increase in the use of collaboration systems. The purchase of collaboration platform subscriptions and videoconferencing equipment has skyrocketed as businesses respond to the newest workplace realities.

In this article, we review some of the trends that we see today, and we’ll also take a look at what is forthcoming to see the potential collaboration systems of the future.

Topics: Yealink, Trends, Mobility (including remote work), Videoconferencing, Conferencing, Productivity, Konftel, Collaboration, Zoom, Boom Collaboration

The Konftel 800 SIP conference phone has been officially certified to work with the fast-growing cloud phone solution from Zoom Video Communications, Inc. The flagship Konftel 800 audio device, fully tested to work on Zoom Phone, features an award-winning design and high-quality OmniSound with beamforming microphones and audio expansion capabilities. In this article, we highlight some of the key features of this conference phone.

Topics: SIP Phones, SIP, Conferencing, Product Review, Cloud, Konftel, Zoom

Product Review

In this article we review Konftel's C20800 Hybrid video collaboration kit, which is comprised of various components in an easy-to-use, simple-to-set-up room videoconference system.

Topics: SIP, Conferencing, Productivity, Product Review, Unified Communications, Konftel

Product Review

When conferring with your colleagues, partners, or customers online, it’s important to be clearly seen and heard. Words as well as facial expressions, gestures, and body language all contribute to effective communication. The Konftel Cam10 high-quality webcam allows you to transmit all these forms of communication at a highly accessible price point, making your videoconferences the next best thing to being there.

Topics: Videoconferencing, Conferencing, Product Review, Unified Communications, Konftel

There is no doubt that the mandated measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have had an adverse effect on learning. Many refer to a global ‘learning poverty’ crisis as over 1.6 billion students have been out of school. For half of those students, school closures have exceeded seven months.

Remote learning solutions are being adopted at breakneck speeds to alleviate this problem. In this article, we look at the success of St. Jude School in Elyria, Ohio with Konftel’s distance learning equipment.

Topics: Trends, Mobility (including remote work), Videoconferencing, Customer Success Story, Unified Communications, Konftel

Within the context of a global pandemic and the uncertainty that comes with it, even the most basic necessity of receiving medical attention when you need it is not that straightforward anymore. New and innovative technologies are needed to ensure that everyone has access to medical services.

Topics: Peripherals, Trends, Mobility (including remote work), Videoconferencing, Product Review, Unified Communications, Konftel