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UC Today

News and Insights for Today, and Tomorrow UC Today reports on the latest unified communications and collaboration industry news and marketplace trends. Every day our tech journalists uncover the hottest topics and vendor innovations shaping the future of work.Our coverage is fully digital offering our audience authentic news and insights on the channel of their choice. We offer daily news, weekly features, video conversations and authority content aligned to the needs of business leaders in today"s

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9:03

How HR Can Protect Expertise in the Age of AI

UC Today ·

2026/03/19

With a wave of retirements about to hit workforces, companies have to be prepared to keep avenues open for experienced workers who want to adapt to AI, and to teach junior workers so they can still learn the core skills that AI now performs. Key takeaways include: The day-to-day challenges this shift will bringWhat kinds of responses can HR leaders experiment with to protect and grow expertise amid rising retirements and AI reshaping on-the-job learning?What expertise will look like in an AI-...

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7:09

The AI Scale Mandate: Why Elasticity is the New...

UC Today ·

2026/03/18

Join Kieran Devlin from UC Today as he sits down with Chris Stapenhurst, Director of Product Management at Arctera. If you are navigating the complexities of modern compliance and data governance, this conversation highlights exactly why the "build it yourself" model is becoming obsolete. As data volumes explode and regulations tighten ahead of 2027, the traditional on-premise data center is struggling to keep up. Chris Stapenhurst explains that AI is incredibly power-hungry - noting that lar...

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20:35

AI Is Already in Your Enterprise - The Real Risk Is...

UC Today ·

2026/03/18

AI is no longer experimental. From Microsoft Copilot to Zoom AI Companion, AI is now embedded across enterprise collaboration platforms - and leaders are under pressure to deploy it at scale. But here’s the challenge: the pace of innovation is outstripping traditional governance models. New behaviors are emerging. AI-to-AI interactions are happening. Shadow AI is spreading. And regulators are watching closely. In this exclusive UC Today interview, Rob Scott sits down with Devin Redmond, CEO o...

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30:33

Farewell to the Microsoft Teams Show: Reflecting on...

UC Today ·

2026/03/13

Join our host Kristian McCann and CEO of UC Today Rob Scott as they wrap up the final episode of the Microsoft Teams Show. Alongside Tom Arbuthnot, and our panel of regular guests, Kevin Kieller, Satish Upadhyaya, Amanda Sterner, and Ryan Herbst, the team reflects on seven years of Teams’ evolution—from Skype for Business to a hub for AI-driven collaboration. In this final episode, the panel examines Teams’ journey, milestones, and the rapidly growing role of AI in workplace collaboration. Ke...

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45:26

What Does the Rise of Digital Sovereignty Mean for UC...

UC Today ·

2026/03/12

Join host Kieran Devlin from UC Today for this video on The Rise of Digital Sovereignty and What It Means for UC Tech Dominance. He is joined by an all-star panel of industry experts: Jon Arnold (Principal, J. Arnold & Associates), Craig Durr (Chief Analyst), and Dom Black (Director of Research, Cavell Group). In this episode, the panel tackles the "elephant in the room" for 2026: Digital Sovereignty. With France standardizing on state-backed platforms and moving away from US giants like...

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9:34

Rethinking AV Security in a Connected World

UC Today ·

2026/03/11

In this episode of UC Today, host Kristian McCann sits down with Jim Johnstone, CISO at Yorktel-Kinly, to explore the new realities of AV security in the modern enterprise. As AV systems evolve from isolated room setups to deeply integrated network components, the line between facility tech and IT infrastructure is disappearing. But has security thinking kept pace? Johnstone unpacks the transformation of AV systems and why organizations need to elevate their approach from project-based...

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34:20

BIG UC Update: CallTower's William Rubio on Global...

UC Today ·

2026/03/10

Join Kieran Devlin from UC Today as he sits down with William Rubio, Chief Revenue Officer at CallTower, for a comprehensive "Big UC Update." If you are navigating the complex world of Unified Communications or trying to figure out where AI actually fits into your business strategy, this conversation sets the stage for what’s working in 2026. In this candid session, Kieran and William explore the "colossal" year CallTower has had and what lies ahead. They move beyond the standard corporate pi...

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9:48

Managing AI Adoption Across Generations and Skill Levels

UC Today ·

2026/03/09

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Kath Fidler, HR Consultant at FlexHR, to explore how different generations are embracing — or hesitating about — AI in the workplace. Fidler unpacks the generational trends shaping how employees interact with AI, the fears that fuel resistance, and the leadership strategies that can turn hesitation into curiosity. In this video, you’ll learn: 🔵 How Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers differ in their attitudes toward AI...

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9:48

Managing AI Adoption Across Generations and Skill Levels

UC Today ·

2026/03/03

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Kath Fidler, HR Consultant at FlexHR, to explore how different generations are embracing — or hesitating about — AI in the workplace. Fidler unpacks the generational trends shaping how employees interact with AI, the fears that fuel resistance, and the leadership strategies that can turn hesitation into curiosity. In this video, you’ll learn: 🔵 How Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers differ in their attitudes toward AI...

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11:48

Beyond the Hype: Lenovo, Arthur and the Business Case...

UC Today ·

2026/03/02

Christopher Carey sits down with Oliver Woehler, XR Sales Lead EMEA at Lenovo, and Laura Keresztyén, Sales Associate at Arthur, to unpack what’s changed — and why the timing suddenly feels different. ISE 2026 was packed with partners and customers swarming the demos, and Lenovo is using the show to put a spotlight on a new global partnership that’s designed to make enterprise XR easier to buy, easier to deploy, and easier to justify. But the real hook is what they’re building on top. Because ...

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12:34

Why Messaging Governance Is Now a Core Requirement in...

UC Today ·

2026/02/12

Kristian McCann speaks with Avi Pardo, Co-founder and CBO at LeapXpert, to unpack why messaging governance has become one of the most urgent issues in public sector UC. Consumer messaging tools weren’t built for compliance — but that hasn’t stopped government employees from using them every day. In this video, Avi Pardo explains why now is the time for IT and UC leaders to get ahead of the governance gap. Key discussion points: Why messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal have become the publi...

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30:41

France Ditches Teams, Calls Get Meets...

UC Today ·

2026/02/11

Join Kristian McCann from UC Today and Kevin Kieller from Enable UC as they kick off February 2026 with an in-depth look at Microsoft Teams' latest security enhancements and market momentum. Special guest Oleg Danyliuk, CEO of Duanex, shares his company's five-year journey dual-licensing Slack and Teams—and why Teams is finally winning him over. This month's topics: 🔵 France goes sovereign – The country plans to ditch Teams and Zoom for a homegrown government platform by 2027, raising

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9:34

Rethinking AV Security in a Connected World

UC Today ·

2026/02/11

In this episode of UC Today, host Kristian McCann sits down with Jim Johnstone, CISO at Yorktel-Kinly, to explore the new realities of AV security in the modern enterprise. As AV systems evolve from isolated room setups to deeply integrated network components, the line between facility tech and IT infrastructure is disappearing. But has security thinking kept pace? Johnstone unpacks the transformation of AV systems and why organizations need to elevate their approach from project-based...

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13:28

AI, Tech Overload and New Tool adoption: Trends HR...

UC Today ·

2026/02/11

In this insightful talk, UC Today's Kristian McCann sits down with Roberta Terranova, Chief People Officer at Wildix, to discuss the trends HR leaders have to contend with in the coming year. From AI adoption and workflow optimization to data-driven culture and remote leadership, Terranova shares real-world lessons on navigating the intersection of people, process, and technology as AI redefines the workplace. Key discussion highlights include: 🔵 AI as a co-pilot, not a replacem...

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21:35

The Cost of Inaction: Harnessing AV and Collaboration...

UC Today ·

2026/02/10

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Mick Heys, Vice President at IDC, and Nathan Budd, Senior Director of Consulting at IDC, to explore the IDC’s latest research in collaboration with Shure that tangibly links collaboration effectiveness to productivity and ROI from tech investments. Together, they unpack how organizations can move beyond simply buying technology to understanding its measurable business impact. If you’re looking to sharpen your collaboration strat...

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12:27

How to Turn HR Data into a Problem Solving Tool

UC Today ·

2026/02/04

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Reid Walsh, Chief Human Resources Officer at NEOGOV, to explore how HR teams — especially in the public sector — can shift from data collection to data‑driven problem‑solving. Reid shares practical lessons from her experience modernizing people analytics in government and private organizations, revealing how HR can evolve from reactive to strategic by applying purposeful analysis to every stage of the employee journey. Ke...

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9:32

Halting Technology Fatigue with Intentional Tech...

UC Today ·

2026/02/03

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Sabra Sciolaro, Chief People Officer at FirstUp, to unpack the growing problem of tech fatigue in modern workplaces. Technology is meant to make work easier — but for many employees, it’s doing the opposite. In this conversation, Sciolaro explains how constant platform changes, tool sprawl, and fragmented communication channels are creating attention fatigue, slowing execution, and draining momentum across organizations. Key ta...

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9:32

Halting Technology Fatigue with Intentional Tech...

UC Today ·

2026/02/03

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Sabra Sciolaro, Chief People Officer at FirstUp, to unpack the growing problem of tech fatigue in modern workplaces. Technology is meant to make work easier — but for many employees, it’s doing the opposite. In this conversation, Sciolaro explains how constant platform changes, tool sprawl, and fragmented communication channels are creating attention fatigue, slowing execution, and draining momentum across organizations. Key ta...

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9:32

Halting Technology Fatigue with Intentional Tech...

UC Today ·

2026/02/02

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Sabra Sciolaro, Chief People Officer at FirstUp, to unpack the growing problem of tech fatigue in modern workplaces. Technology is meant to make work easier — but for many employees, it’s doing the opposite. In this conversation, Sciolaro explains how constant platform changes, tool sprawl, and fragmented communication channels are creating attention fatigue, slowing execution, and draining momentum across organizations. Key ta...

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34:41

The Big UC Show: The AI Hype Cycle in 2026, Zoom's AI...

UC Today ·

2026/01/29

In this January 2026 edition of the UC Big News Show, Kieran Devlin (Host, UC Today) sits down with a sharp panel: Blair Pleasant, Craig Durr (The Collab Collective), Jon Arnold (J. Arnold & Associates) and Dom Black (Cavell). Together, they unpack where Unified Communications, collaboration, and workplace AI are really headed—cutting through hype to ask the questions IT buyers and business leaders actually care about: Where’s the value, who’s getting it, and what needs to change for 2026...

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