https://ucstrategies.com%2fprofile.aspx%3fid%3d4348%26f%3drssDave is an independent industry analyst and consultant focusing on IP PBX UC strategies and solutions; particularly around emerging trends such as cloud telephony, endpoints, mobility, and channel strategies. Dave has a background in enterprise IT and networks, and a passion for IP Telephony. He is an active blogger on telecom and related topics at www.pindropsoup.com. https://ucstrategies.com/industry-buzz/teleworking-changes-new-trend-or-an-overreaction.aspx The UCStrategies experts discuss teleworking, where it does and doesn't fit, and why some companies are changing their policies for at-home workers. UCStrategies' Dave Michels moderates the conversation, with Experts Kevin Kieller, Blair Pleasant, Dave Stein, Marty Parker, Dr. Joseph Williams, Roberta J. Fox, Phil Edholm and David Smith. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:01:00 GMT UCStrategies Staff https://ucstrategies.com/industry-buzz/teleworking-changes-new-trend-or-an-overreaction.aspx UCStrategy.com articles https://ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/solving-the-desktop-audio-conundrum.aspx The desktop audio conundrum is about balancing the need for quality audio conferencing with the desire for high fidelity music. It’s a problem on a desktop, and it’s even more of a problem on the road with a mobile device. The best solution I have found is the new Jabra Speak 710. It’s an evolution of the speaker-saucer that is great for music too. Mon, 12 Jun 2017 07:01:00 GMT Dave Michels https://ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/solving-the-desktop-audio-conundrum.aspx UCStrategy.com articles https://ucstrategies.com/industry-buzz/reviewing-mitel-and-the-elite-experience.aspx The topic of this Industry Buzz podcast is Mitel, in the wake of the company's Mitel Elite Experience event held last week in San Antonio. UCStrategies' Blair Pleasant moderates a discussion among the UCStrategies Experts, which includes Steve Leaden, Dave Stein, Dave Michels, Roberta J. Fox, Dr. Joseph Williams, and Phil Edholm. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 07:01:00 GMT UCStrategies Staff https://ucstrategies.com/industry-buzz/reviewing-mitel-and-the-elite-experience.aspx UCStrategy.com articles https://ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/nec-advantage-2017.aspx NEC showed-off its latest iteration of Smart Enterprise at Advantage its annual partner event. NEC Advantage 2017 is taking place this week in Chandler, Arizona with about 230 partners and industry consultants. Thu, 11 May 2017 07:01:00 GMT Dave Michels https://ucstrategies.com/unified-communications-strategies-views/nec-advantage-2017.aspx UCStrategy.com articles https://ucstrategies.com/industry-buzz/movers-and-shakers.aspx In this Industry Buzz podcast, the UCStrategies Experts discuss "movers and shakers" in the UC industry. Definition: companies, initiatives, and happenings in the industry that may or may not be in the headlines but are worth watching. Dave Michels moderates the conversation, with Experts Phil Edholm, Jon Arnold, Blair Pleasant, Michael Finneran, Dr. Joseph Williams, and Kevin Kieller. Fri, 05 May 2017 07:01:00 GMT UCStrategies Staff https://ucstrategies.com/industry-buzz/movers-and-shakers.aspx UCStrategy.com articles https://ucstrategies.com/industry-buzz/the-role-of-ai-in-ucc.aspx In this Industry Buzz podcast, Blair Pleasant of UCStrategies leads a discussion about how artificial intelligence (AI), bots, machine learning and natural language processing are being used in unified communications and collaboration. The Experts participating this week include Phil Edholm, Marty Parker, Dave Smith, Kevin Kieller, Evan Kirstel, Peter Bernstein, Steve Leaden, Don Van Doren, Dave Michels, Roberta J. Fox, Dr. Joseph Williams and JR Simmons. Tue, 02 May 2017 07:01:00 GMT UCStrategies Staff https://ucstrategies.com/industry-buzz/the-role-of-ai-in-ucc.aspx UCStrategy.com articles