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The Hidden Risks of Hybrid Work for UC Security

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann speaks with Darren Anstee, Chief Technology Officer for Security at NetScout, about one of the most urgent questions facing IT leaders today: how do you keep business communication running when a cyber incident hits a hybrid workforce?  With employees split across offices, homes, and unmanaged networks, the stakes are higher than ever. From DDoS to firewall state exhaustion, policy gaps, and the hidden blind spots that can turn a security event into a full business interruption, Anstee explains why attackers increasingly target the network layers that sit in front of collaboration tools, not just the tools themselves. Key points include Why hybrid working creates visibility gaps for IT teams. How DDoS and firewall-state attacks can cut off UC access for entire office populations. Which policies matter most, including unmanaged devices, shared connectivity, and corporate-approved backups. Why protecting internet-facing firewalls is now a frontline business continuity priority. Next steps:  For more news on how to keep your company secure, visit https://www.uctoday.com/

The New Mobile Edge: Balancing Native UC Mobility with Next-Gen Voice Security

Kristian McCann is joined by William Rubio, Chief Revenue Officer at CallTower, and Craig Durr, Chief Analyst and Founder of The Collab Collective, to explore why traditional mobile UC models are struggling to keep pace with today’s enterprise demands. As hybrid work, AI-generated voice threats, and compliance pressures continue to reshape enterprise communications, organizations are being forced to rethink how they manage mobile collaboration. This conversation dives into the growing risks tied to consumer-grade OTT mobile apps and explains why native eSIM is emerging as a more secure, manageable, and seamless approach for enterprise UC. From frontline workers switching away from unreliable UC apps to the rising threat of AI-driven vishing attacks, the conversation highlights why enterprises need tighter control over mobile communications without sacrificing user experience. Key discussion points include: • Why legacy OTT mobile UC approaches create security blind spots and policy fragmentation • How native eSIM enables stronger compliance, lifecycle management, and corporate-grade control • The growing role of spam filtering, trusted caller identity, and secure network-level management • Why remote workers and mobile-first employees are driving demand for a more seamless UC experience Next Steps: Find out what a CallTower eSIM solution [https://www.calltower.com/en-uk/] can do for your business' security and accessibility.

Why Employee Wellbeing Should Start with Data Visibility, Not Perks

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann speaks with Callum Pennington, CEO & Co-Founder of HBHR, to unpack a growing issue facing modern organizations: employee wellbeing that’s treated as a bolt-on rather than a business-critical priority.  If you think wellbeing is about perks, think again. This discussion reveals why the fundamentals—like accurate pay, workload visibility, and unified data—are the real drivers of trust, engagement, and retention.  Pennington joins UC Today to explain why organizations need to rethink how they approach wellbeing from the ground up. Key points: 🔵 Why “bolted-on” wellbeing strategies fail to address root causes like payroll errors and workload imbalance 🔵 The role of unified HR, payroll, and operations data in identifying burnout before it’s too late 🔵 Eye-opening stats: one in three employees are one paycheck away from financial crisis 🔵 How AI-powered alerts helped uncover a costly payroll error—paying a former employee for 18 months For more leadership and workplace insights, visit UC Today and explore related stories and interviews. Join the UC Today LinkedIn community at linkedin.com/groups/9551264 and subscribe to the newsletter at uctoday.com/register. For more Unified Communications & Collaboration Tech News visit https://www.uctoday.com/

Frontline-First Communications: Connecting the Workforce Where It Matters Most - Mitel

In this interview, Mitel CTO Luiz Domingos discusses why frontline-first, voice-first communications are becoming essential operational infrastructure — and why organisations can no longer afford to connect their entire workforce with the same one-size-fits-all tools. The conversation covers how embedded, real-time communications enable faster decisions, safer work, and better outcomes; why voice is making a strong comeback as the interface of choice in hands-free environments; where AI adds the most practical value for frontline workers; and how hybrid and edge architectures ensure resiliency, security, and control in mission-critical environments. Luiz also shares the biggest mistakes organisations make when modernising frontline communications — and how to avoid them.

Cisco TMS Sunset: Why the Obvious Next Step Isn’t Always "the Cloud"

Cisco TMS is approaching end of life, and organizations across the enterprise collaboration landscape are now facing major decisions about the future of their video infrastructure. In this episode of UC Today, Kristian McCann speaks with Giles Adams, CEO at VQ Communications, about the real-world impact of the TMS transition, the growing divide between cloud and on-prem strategies, and why regulated industries are taking a far more cautious approach to collaboration infrastructure. From government agencies protecting sensitive communications to enterprises balancing operational resilience with modern cloud innovation, this conversation explores the practical and strategic implications behind one of Cisco’s biggest ecosystem shifts. Key discussion points include: 🔵 Why Cisco TMS end of life is creating urgency for enterprises and channel partners 🔵 The growing importance of sovereign, air-gapped, and on-prem video environments 🔵 How Cisco Control Hub compares with alternative migration paths 🔵 Why analytics, automation, compliance, and device management are becoming critical priorities For more Unified Communications & Collaboration Tech News visit https://www.uctoday.com/