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Lync for Surface – First Look
What is Surface and why do I care? I try to provide info based on what I have learned and experienced using a variety of products in the Microsoft UC platform space. Mostly, that info is around devices (and I do have a device to review, but in this case… Listen ⇢
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Lync 2013 Client–First Look
In the last couple of days, there have been a number of postings about the new preview for the 2013 release of products from Microsoft, specifically Lync 2013. Jeff Shertz has provided a very thorough discussion of Lync 2013 video interoperability here, and Chris Norman has written up a nice… Listen ⇢
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#Jabra Supreme UC, all about comfort for Bluetooth!!
Continuing to do my evaluation of different UC devices, I was recently made aware of the Jabra Supreme UC headset. As some folks know about me, I am not a huge fan of Bluetooth (BT) headsets. I have purchased cars that have integrated BT and have been really happy with… Listen ⇢
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Plantronics Smarter Working UC Toolkit – NOW ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE
Working in the Unified Communications space is just awesome if you love technology. Unified communications is a rapidly changing technology which is deep with competition. With the level of competition involved, it’s important to differentiate yourself to ensure relevance in the market. Otherwise, products quickly become obsolete or worse, completely… Listen ⇢
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Forefront Security for OCS now supports Lync!!!
Forefront Security for OCS Hotfix Rollup 4 was released at the end of March. The information on what was included in the hotfix is documented in the knowledge base for Microsoft here and Chris Norman has published a quick article on it as well http://voipnorm.blogspot.com/2012/04/forefront-security-for-lync-2010.html. So why am I adding… Listen ⇢
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Jabra “Brings it” for teleworkers – The 9450 with Busylight!!!
I’m going switch back to devices again since I have some updates and new devices to discuss. As folks have seen, I spent some time going over some of the Plantronics line of headsets. I don’t want there to be any misunderstanding. Jabra, has a terrific line of headsets as… Listen ⇢
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Lync 2010 Server Large Meeting Support Dissected
On 1/31/2012, Microsoft published a document regarding support for Large Meetings in Lync 2010. Background This particular topic is near and dear to my heart. While working as a sales person for Lync, I had the privilege of selling OCS, OCS R2 and Live Meeting. Say what you will the… Listen ⇢
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Plantronics Voyager Pro UC, it’s not just about softphone and mobile anymore
I have been writing up a bunch of Plantronics devices recently. Specifically, I have been highlighting some of the newer devices that I have been fortunate enough to work with because of my excellent relationship with the Plantronics team. Now that I am here in California and specifically working for… Listen ⇢
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Part 3 – New Year, New Devices
Recap In the first 2 parts of this series, I extolled the virtues of the W440-M cordless DECT headset and then the Blackwire C435-M. Both are outstanding headsets and both have their place. Specifically, they both have their place in my laptop bag as my choices for both Lync and… Listen ⇢
