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Expert InsightsRead moreModern Unified Communications Solutions are a Game Changer for SMBs
From a global pandemic to inflation-hitting highs that have been unseen since the 1970s, small business owners know all too well the importance of preparedness to handle business disruption. Not to mention, customer expectations have reached an all-time high, and delivering an optimal customer experience has become more critical than ever before. On the flip side, employee needs have also changed, with many desiring more flexible and fulfilling work options. -
Expert InsightsRead moreMitel Expert Spotlight: Murray Van Dyke on Public Sector Procurement, School Safety, and Listening to Customers
What's the first thing that pops into your mind when considering selling in the public sector? Perhaps you think of how your state government or local city buys the technology they need to keep things running. -
Customer SuccessRead moreWhy Customer Lifecycle Management is Critical for Unified Communications Success
In an age of unprecedented speed of change, customer lifecycle management (CLM) is critical for the success of customers and vendors. -
CultureRead moreIndustry Analysts Reflect on Mitel’s 50th Anniversary
For any company in business for over 50 years, no single action – a product, a strategic decision, or even a hire – can ever be pointed to as the thing that resulted in that extraordinary longevity. -
Expert InsightsRead moreMitel CLM: Enhancing Customer Value and Partner Success
Mitel’s strategy is to provide more choice and flexibility than any other vendor. Unlike most communications vendors offering off-the-shelf solutions, Mitel’s unique approach provides customizable options for cloud, deployment, collaboration, and vertical applications. In addition, Mitel helps customers navigate their communications and collaboration journey through its customer lifecycle management (CLM) initiative. -
Expert InsightsRead moreOn-Premises and Hybrid UC Benefits for Education, Hospitality, and Retail
On-prem, private hosted, and hybrid Unified Communications (UC) platforms offer unique advantages for education, hospitality, and retail organizations. Among participating companies in those industries in Metrigy’s Workplace Collaboration: 2023-24 global research study, almost 32% use on-premises UC platforms, while 24.7% use a private cloud solution. -
Expert InsightsRead moreOn-Premises and Hosted Cloud Solutions for Healthcare and Financial Services
Metrigy’s Workplace Collaboration: 2023-24 global study of 440 organizations find substantial deployment of on-premises and hosted unified communications platforms within financial services and healthcare industry participants. Nearly a third (32.3%) of financial services firms are deployed on-premises compared to 37.5% of healthcare organizations. An additional 22.6% of financial services firms use single-tenant private hosted cloud solutions, as do 12.5% in the healthcare vertical. -
Enterprise CommunicationsRead moreMitel Leads the Way at Enterprise Connect
The 2023 edition of Enterprise Connect, held in Orlando, FL, brought together even more partners and customers than last year’s successful event. While the agenda included the expected vendor, consultant, and analyst presentations, it also included such activities as morning yoga and running, a booth crawl, and opportunities for attendees to connect during coffee breaks and other activities. -
Customer ExperienceRead moreWhy Do Contact Centers Still Prefer On-Prem?
I’ve always noted a disconnect between what’s presented at conferences or written in blogs — and what customer experience (CX) leaders tell me as we advise them or as they participate in research interviews about contact center architecture. -
Customer ExperienceRead moreExperts Reveal Customer Experience Trends For 2023
In the 20th century, customers had far more limited choices than now. You could shop at the hardware store on the corner or the one miles down the road — provided you were in a big enough city to support two hardware stores.