Market Note: Comprehensive Unified Communications Solution

  1. Voice and Telephony

    • Estimated market size: $20 billion

    • CAGR: 8%

    • Key vendors: Cisco, Avaya, Mitel, RingCentral, 8x8

  2. Video Conferencing and Collaboration

    • Estimated market size: $15 billion

    • CAGR: 12%

    • Key vendors: Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, LogMeIn

  3. Messaging and Presence

    • Estimated market size: $5 billion

    • CAGR: 10%

    • Key vendors: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Jabber, Google Chat, Mattermost

  4. Unified Messaging

    • Estimated market size: $3 billion

    • CAGR: 6%

    • Key vendors: Microsoft Exchange, Google Workspace, Cisco Unity Connection, Mitel MiCollab

  5. Collaboration Tools

    • Estimated market size: $10 billion

    • CAGR: 15%

    • Key vendors: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Atlassian, Asana, Monday.com

  6. Mobility and BYOD

    • Estimated market size: $8 billion

    • CAGR: 20%

    • Key vendors: MobileIron, VMware AirWatch, Citrix Endpoint Management, Microsoft Intune

  7. Contact Center Integration

    • Estimated market size: $12 billion

    • CAGR: 14%

    • Key vendors: Genesys, NICE inContact, Five9, Talkdesk, 8x8

  8. UC as a Service (UCaaS)

    • Estimated market size: $25 billion

    • CAGR: 25%

    • Key vendors: RingCentral, 8x8, Zoom Phone, Microsoft Teams Phone System, Cisco Webex Calling

  9. Interoperability and Integration

    • Estimated market size: $5 billion

    • CAGR: 8%

    • Key vendors: Mitel, Ribbon Communications, Oracle, Avaya, Cisco

  10. Security and Compliance

    • Estimated market size: $6 billion

    • CAGR: 18%

    • Key vendors: Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, Symantec

  11. Administration and Management

    • Estimated market size: $4 billion

    • CAGR: 10%

    • Key vendors: Cisco Prime Collaboration, Avaya Aura System Manager, Nectar UC Management Platform, IR Prognosis

  12. Artificial Intelligence and Automation

    • Estimated market size: $3 billion

    • CAGR: 40%

    • Key vendors: Google Dialogflow, Amazon Lex, IBM Watson, Microsoft Bot Framework, Kore.ai



Comprehensive Unified Communications Solution

1. Voice and Telephony

1.1. IP-PBX systems

1.1.1. Call routing and forwarding


1.1.2. Interactive Voice Response (IVR)

1.1.3. Call recording and monitoring

1.2. VoIP (Voice over IP)

1.2.1. SIP trunking

1.2.2. Quality of Service (QoS) management

1.3. Cloud-based phone systems

1.3.1. Hosted PBX

1.3.2. UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service)

1.4. Integrated voicemail

1.4.1. Visual voicemail

1.4.2. Voicemail-to-email



2. Video Conferencing and Collaboration

2.1. Web conferencing

2.1.1. Screen sharing and remote desktop control

2.1.2. Whiteboarding and annotation


2.1.3. Webinars and webcasts

2.2. Room-based video conferencing

2.2.1. Dedicated hardware endpoints

2.2.2. Multi-party video bridges

2.3. Desktop and mobile video

2.3.1. Softphone applications

2.3.2. WebRTC-based video

2.4. Telepresence

2.4.1. Immersive room systems

2.4.2. Life-size video



3. Messaging and Presence

3.1. Instant messaging (IM)

3.1.1. One-to-one and group chat

3.1.2. File transfer and screen sharing

3.2. Presence

3.2.1. Real-time status updates

3.2.2. Calendar integration

3.3. Enterprise social networking

3.3.1. Employee profiles and directories

3.3.2. Activity feeds and microblogging

3.4. Persistent team collaboration spaces

3.4.1. Threaded conversations

3.4.2. Content repositories

3.5. SMS/text messaging integration

3.5.1. SMS gateways

3.5.2. SMS-to-IM bridging



4. Unified Messaging

4.1. Integrated voicemail

4.1.1. Single inbox for voicemail, email, and faxes

4.1.2. Speech-to-text transcription

4.2. Email integration

4.2.1. Click-to-call from email clients

4.2.2. Presence status in email

4.3. Fax integration

4.3.1. Inbound fax-to-email

4.3.2. Outbound email-to-fax

4.4. Voice-to-text and text-to-voice

4.4.1. Voicemail transcription

4.4.2. Text-to-speech email reading



5. Collaboration Tools

5.1. File sharing and document collaboration

5.1.1. Cloud-based file storage

5.1.2. Real-time co-authoring

5.1.3. Version control and history

5.2. Virtual workspaces

5.2.1. Team sites and wikis

5.2.2. Project management tools

5.3. Whiteboarding and annotation

5.3.1. Digital whiteboarding

5.3.2. Screen annotation and markup

5.4. Integrated calendars and scheduling

5.4.1. Shared calendars

5.4.2. Meeting scheduling assistants



6. Mobility and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)


6.1. Mobile UC clients

6.1.1. Smartphones and tablet apps

6.1.2. Wearables integration

6.2. Fixed-mobile convergence (FMC)

6.2.1. Single-number reach

6.2.2. Call handoff between devices

6.3. Mobile device management (MDM)

6.3.1. Device enrollment and provisioning

6.3.2. Remote wipe and lock

6.4. Mobile security and compliance

6.4.1. Encryption and data loss prevention (DLP)

6.4.2. Policy enforcement



7. Contact Center Integration

7.1. Multichannel communication

7.1.1. Voice, email, chat, social media

7.1.2. SMS and messaging app integration


7.2. Intelligent call routing

7.2.1. Skills-based routing

7.2.2. Customer data-driven routing

7.3. Analytics and reporting

7.3.1. Real-time and historical reporting


7.3.2. Sentiment analysis and quality management

7.4. CRM integration

7.4.1. Click-to-call and automatic contact record creation

7.4.2. Agent screen pops and context passing

7.5. Workforce optimization

7.5.1. Workforce management and scheduling

7.5.2. Quality monitoring and agent training



8. UC as a Service (UCaaS)

8.1. Cloud-based UC

8.1.1. Multi-tenant platforms

8.1.2. Private cloud deployments

8.2. Hybrid UC

8.2.1. Mix of on-premises and cloud components

8.2.2. Cloud bursting and failover

8.3. Managed UC services

8.3.1. Fully hosted and managed UC

8.3.2. Monitoring and troubleshooting

8.4. Vertical-specific UCaaS solutions

8.4.1. Industry-specific feature sets and integrations

8.4.2. Compliance-ready deployments



9. Interoperability and Integration

9.1. Standards-based protocols

9.1.1. SIP, XMPP, WebRTC

9.1.2. H.323 and MGCP

9.2. API and SDK support

9.2.1. REST APIs and webhooks

9.2.2. UC platform-specific SDKs

9.3. Integration with business applications

9.3.1. Salesforce, ServiceNow, Zendesk

9.3.2. Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics

9.4. Integration with productivity suites

9.4.1. Microsoft 365 and Teams

9.4.2. Google Workspace

9.5. Legacy system integration and migration

9.5.1. PBX and voicemail system integration


9.5.2. Phased migration and coexistence



10. Security and Compliance

10.1. Encryption

10.1.1. Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP) for media

10.1.2. Transport Layer Security (TLS) for signaling

10.1.3. End-to-end encryption for IM and file transfer

10.2. Authentication and access control

10.2.1. Multi-factor authentication (MFA)


10.2.2. Single sign-on (SSO) and identity management

10.2.3. Role-based access control (RBAC)

10.3. Regulatory compliance

10.3.1. HIPAA for healthcare

10.3.2. FINRA for financial services

10.3.3. GDPR for privacy

10.4. Secure guest access and federation

10.4.1. External user authentication and authorization

10.4.2. Cross-company UC federation


10.5. Fraud detection and prevention

10.5.1. Call admission control and toll fraud prevention

10.5.2. Spam and phishing detection for messaging



11. Administration and Management

11.1. Centralized provisioning and configuration

11.1.1. Web-based administration portals

11.1.2. Bulk user provisioning and synchronization

11.2. Policy-based management

11.2.1. User and device profiles


11.2.2. Compliance policies and enforcement

11.3. Performance monitoring and analytics


11.3.1. Real-time dashboard and alerts

11.3.2. Historical reporting and trending

11.4. Billing and resource allocation

11.4.1. Call detail records and accounting

11.4.2. Resource consumption tracking

11.5. Help desk and user support tools

11.5.1. Remote diagnostics and troubleshooting

11.5.2. Self-service user portals



12. Artificial Intelligence and Automation


12.1. AI-powered virtual assistants and chatbots

12.1.1. Natural language processing and understanding

12.1.2. Intelligent call routing and self-service

12.2. Sentiment analysis and real-time translation

12.2.1. Emotion detection for customer service

12.2.2. Multi-language support and translation

12.3. Meeting transcription and note-taking

12.3.1. Real-time transcription and closed captioning


12.3.2. Automatic meeting minutes and summaries

12.4. Automated workflows and process optimization

12.4.1. Robotic process automation (RPA)

12.4.2. AI-driven workflow optimization

12.5. Predictive analytics and proactive problem resolution

12.5.1. Anomaly detection and predictive maintenance

12.5.2. AI-assisted troubleshooting and root cause analysis


Strategic Planning Assumptions for Voice and Telephony:

2025: 60% of organizations will have migrated their voice infrastructure to cloud-based solutions. AI-powered call routing will be a standard feature in 40% of IP-PBX systems.

2026: Voice analytics powered by AI will be used by 50% of businesses to improve customer service and employee productivity. Biometric authentication for voice calls will be adopted by 30% of enterprises.

2027: 70% of organizations will have implemented AI-driven predictive maintenance for their voice infrastructure, reducing downtime by 50%.

2028: Holographic conferencing will be available in 20% of meeting rooms, enhancing the immersive experience of remote collaboration.

2029: 80% of customer service interactions will be handled by conversational AI agents, with human agents focusing on complex issues.

2030: 90% of phones will have built-in real-time translation capabilities, enabling seamless multilingual communication.

2031: Fully autonomous AI systems will manage 50% of enterprise voice networks, optimizing performance and security in real-time.



2. Video Conferencing and Collaboration

2.1. Web conferencing

2.1.1. Screen sharing and remote desktop control

2.1.2. Whiteboarding and annotation
2.1.3. Webinars and webcasts

2.2. Room-based video conferencing

2.2.1. Dedicated hardware endpoints

2.2.2. Multi-party video bridges

2.3. Desktop and mobile video

2.3.1. Softphone applications

2.3.2. WebRTC-based video

2.4. Telepresence

2.4.1. Immersive room systems

2.4.2. Life-size video

Strategic Planning Assumptions for Video Conferencing and Collaboration

2025: Virtual and augmented reality will be integrated into 30% of video conferencing solutions, creating immersive collaboration experiences.

2026: AI-powered virtual meeting assistants will be used in 50% of web conferences, providing real-time transcription, translation, and action item tracking.

2027: Holographic telepresence will be available in 15% of boardrooms, enabling life-like remote participation.

2028: 60% of video conferencing endpoints will have 8K resolution and spatial audio, delivering ultra-realistic experiences.

2029: AI-driven video analytics will be used in 70% of meetings to provide real-time sentiment analysis and engagement metrics.

2030: 80% of collaboration spaces will be equipped with intelligent ambient computing devices, seamlessly integrating physical and virtual interactions.

2031: Fully immersive virtual collaboration environments will be used by 40% of remote teams, blurring the lines between physical and digital workspaces.



3. Messaging and Presence

3.1. Instant messaging (IM)

3.1.1. One-to-one and group chat

3.1.2. File transfer and screen sharing

3.2. Presence

3.2.1. Real-time status updates

3.2.2. Calendar integration

3.3. Enterprise social networking

3.3.1. Employee profiles and directories

3.3.2. Activity feeds and microblogging

3.4. Persistent team collaboration spaces

3.4.1. Threaded conversations

3.4.2. Content repositories

3.5. SMS/text messaging integration

3.5.1. SMS gateways

3.5.2. SMS-to-IM bridging

Strategic Planning Assumptions for Messaging and Presence

2025: 70% of enterprise communication will occur through unified messaging platforms that integrate IM, email, and SMS.

2026: AI-powered chatbots will handle 60% of routine employee inquiries, freeing up human resources for more complex tasks.

2027: Presence information will be automatically derived from 80% of employee digital interactions, providing real-time insights into availability and engagement.

2028: Holographic avatars will be used by 25% of remote workers for virtual "in-person" interactions.

2029: AI will proactively suggest relevant content and experts within enterprise social networks for 75% of projects.

2030: Brain-computer interfaces will enable hands-free, thought-driven messaging for 10% of employees in specialized roles.

2031: Fully autonomous AI agents will facilitate 50% of team collaboration, coordinating tasks, and optimizing workflows based on real-time data.



4. Unified Messaging

4.1. Integrated voicemail

4.1.1. Single inbox for voicemail, email, and faxes

4.1.2. Speech-to-text transcription

4.2. Email integration

4.2.1. Click-to-call from email clients

4.2.2. Presence status in email

4.3. Fax integration

4.3.1. Inbound fax-to-email

4.3.2. Outbound email-to-fax

4.4. Voice-to-text and text-to-voice

4.4.1. Voicemail transcription

4.4.2. Text-to-speech email reading

Strategic Planning Assumptions for Unified Messaging

2025: AI-powered voicemail transcription will be 95% accurate for common languages and accents.

2026: 80% of unified messaging platforms will offer real-time language translation for voicemails and emails.

2027: 60% of faxes will be processed using AI-driven optical character recognition and automatically routed to relevant recipients.

2028: Voice-to-text and text-to-voice AI models will achieve human-level naturalness for 75% of languages.

2029: 90% of unified messaging systems will use AI to automatically prioritize and categorize messages based on user preferences and urgency.

2030: Holographic avatars will be used to deliver 30% of voice messages, adding a visual element to asynchronous communication.

2031: Brain-computer interfaces will enable thought-to-text and text-to-thought communication for 15% of users with compatible devices.



5. Collaboration Tools

5.1. File sharing and document collaboration

5.1.1. Cloud-based file storage

5.1.2. Real-time co-authoring

5.1.3. Version control and history

5.2. Virtual workspaces

5.2.1. Team sites and wikis

5.2.2. Project management tools

5.3. Whiteboarding and annotation

5.3.1. Digital whiteboarding

5.3.2. Screen annotation and markup

5.4. Integrated calendars and scheduling

5.4.1. Shared calendars

5.4.2. Meeting scheduling assistants

Strategic Planning Assumptions for Collaboration Tools

2025: AI-driven content recommendations will be used by 70% of collaboration platforms to surface relevant files and resources.

2026: Virtual and augmented reality will be integrated into 40% of virtual workspaces, enabling immersive collaboration and prototyping.

2027: AI will automatically generate summaries and action items for 80% of meetings based on real-time transcription and analysis.

2028: 60% of whiteboards will have built-in AI capabilities, such as handwriting recognition, shape detection, and real-time translation.

2029: AI-powered meeting scheduling assistants will automatically optimize 90% of calendars based on attendee preferences, time zones, and meeting objectives.

2030: Holographic workspaces will be used by 25% of distributed teams, enabling shared 3D visualization and manipulation of projects.

2031: Brain-computer interfaces will enable thought-driven control of collaboration tools for 20% of users with compatible devices, streamlining interactions and reducing cognitive load.



6. Mobility and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

6.2.2. Call handoff between devices 6.3. Mobile device management (MDM)
6.3.1. Device enrollment and provisioning

6.3.2. Remote wipe and lock

6.4. Mobile security and compliance

6.4.1. Encryption and data loss prevention (DLP)

6.4.2. Policy enforcement

Strategic Planning Assumptions for Mobility and BYOD

2025: 90% of UC platforms will offer seamless call handoff between fixed and mobile devices.

2026: AI-powered MDM solutions will automatically optimize device settings and security policies for 80% of mobile devices.

2027: Biometric authentication will be used for 70% of mobile UC app logins, enhancing security and user experience.

2028: 5G networks will support holographic calling for 40% of mobile devices, enabling immersive on-the-go collaboration.

2029: AI-driven DLP will proactively prevent data leakage for 95% of mobile UC interactions.

2030: Brain-computer interfaces will enable hands-free, thought-driven control of mobile UC clients for 15% of users with compatible devices.

2031: Fully autonomous AI systems will manage 60% of mobile UC infrastructure, adapting to user behavior and optimizing performance in real-time.



7. Contact Center Integration


7.1. Multichannel communication

7.1.1. Voice, email, chat, social media

7.1.2. SMS and messaging app integration

7.2. Intelligent call routing

7.2.1. Skills-based routing

7.2.2. Customer data-driven routing

7.3. Analytics and reporting

7.3.1. Real-time and historical reporting

7.3.2. Sentiment analysis and quality management

7.4. CRM integration

7.4.1. Click-to-call and automatic contact record creation

7.4.2. Agent screen pops and context passing

7.5. Workforce optimization

7.5.1. Workforce management and scheduling

7.5.2. Quality monitoring and agent training

Strategic Planning Assumptions for Contact Center Integration

2025: AI-powered chatbots and virtual agents will handle 70% of routine customer inquiries.

2026: Predictive AI models will route 80% of calls to the best-suited agent based on customer data and agent performance.

2027: Real-time sentiment analysis will be used in 90% of contact center interactions to guide agent responses and escalations.

2028: AI-driven workforce optimization will automate 75% of scheduling and training decisions.

2029: Holographic agents will be used for 30% of high-touch customer interactions, providing a more personalized experience.

2030: Brain-computer interfaces will enable 20% of agents to handle multiple conversations simultaneously, using thought-driven commands.

2031: Fully autonomous AI contact centers will handle 50% of customer interactions end-to-end, with human agents focusing on complex cases and strategy.



8. UC as a Service (UCaaS)

8.1. Cloud-based UC

8.1.1. Multi-tenant platforms

8.1.2. Private cloud deployments

8.2. Hybrid UC

8.2.1. Mix of on-premises and cloud components

8.2.2. Cloud bursting and failover

8.3. Managed UC services

8.3.1. Fully hosted and managed UC

8.3.2. Monitoring and troubleshooting

8.4. Vertical-specific UCaaS solutions

8.4.1. Industry-specific feature sets and integrations
8.4.2. Compliance-ready deployments

Strategic Planning Assumptions for UC as a Service (UCaaS)

2025: 70% of organizations will have migrated their UC infrastructure to cloud-based platforms.

2026: AI-powered network optimization will dynamically allocate resources for 80% of UCaaS deployments, ensuring optimal performance.

2027: 60% of UCaaS solutions will offer industry-specific features and integrations, catering to vertical market needs.

2028: Hybrid UC deployments will leverage AI for seamless failover and load balancing between on-premises and cloud components for 90% of organizations.

2029: Managed UC services will use AI-driven predictive maintenance to proactively prevent 75% of potential issues.

2030: 50% of UCaaS solutions will offer built-in compliance features for data privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

2031: Fully autonomous AI systems will manage 80% of UCaaS infrastructures, continuously optimizing for cost, performance, and user experience.



9. Interoperability and Integration

9.1. Standards-based protocols

9.1.1. SIP, XMPP, WebRTC

9.1.2. H.323 and MGCP

9.2. API and SDK support
9.2.1. REST APIs and webhooks

9.2.2. UC platform-specific SDKs

9.3. Integration with business applications

9.3.1. Salesforce, ServiceNow, Zendesk

9.3.2. Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics

9.4. Integration with productivity suites

9.4.1. Microsoft 365 and Teams

9.4.2. Google Workspace 9.5. Legacy system integration and migration

9.5.1. PBX and voicemail system integration

9.5.2. Phased migration and coexistence

Strategic Planning Assumptions for Interoperability and Integration

2025: 80% of UC platforms will support open standards like SIP and WebRTC, enabling seamless interoperability.

2026: AI-powered API management will dynamically scale and secure 90% of UC integrations.

2027: 70% of UC solutions will offer no-code integration with popular business applications and productivity suites.

2028: AI-driven chatbots will guide users through 60% of UC integration and migration processes.

2029: Legacy system integration will be fully automated using AI for 75% of organizations, minimizing manual effort.

2030: 95% of UC platforms will support brain-computer interface protocols, enabling seamless integration with emerging neurotech devices.

2031: Autonomous AI agents will continuously monitor and optimize integrations for 85% of UC ecosystems, ensuring peak performance and reliability.

10. Security and Compliance

10.1. Encryption

10.1.1. Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP) for media

10.1.2. Transport Layer Security (TLS) for signaling

10.1.3. End-to-end encryption for IM and file transfer

10.2. Authentication and access control

10.2.1. Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

10.2.2. Single sign-on (SSO) and identity management

10.2.3. Role-based access control (RBAC)

10.3. Regulatory compliance

10.3.1. HIPAA for healthcare

10.3.2. FINRA for financial services

10.3.3. GDPR for privacy

10.4. Secure guest access and federation

10.4.1. External user authentication and authorization

10.4.2. Cross-company UC federation

10.5. Fraud detection and prevention
10.5.1. Call admission control and toll fraud prevention

10.5.2. Spam and phishing detection for messaging

Strategic Planning Assumptions for Security and Compliance

2025: 90% of UC platforms will use AI-powered threat detection to proactively identify and block security breaches.

2026: Biometric authentication will be the primary method for 80% of UC logins, replacing passwords.

2027: AI-driven compliance monitoring will automatically detect and flag 95% of potential violations in real-time.

2028: Quantum-resistant encryption will be used by 60% of UC platforms to protect against emerging quantum computing threats.

2029: AI-powered fraud detection will prevent 99% of toll fraud attempts and other UC-related scams. 2030: 75% of UC platforms will use blockchain technology for tamper-proof audit trails and identity management.

2031: Autonomous AI security agents will continuously monitor and adapt UC security posture for 85% of organizations, staying ahead of evolving threats.



11. Administration and Management

11.1. Centralized provisioning and configuration

11.1.1. Web-based administration portals

11.1.2. Bulk user provisioning and synchronization

11.2. Policy-based management

11.2.1. User and device profiles

11.2.2. Compliance policies and enforcement

11.3. Performance monitoring and analytics

11.3.1. Real-time dashboard and alerts

11.3.2. Historical reporting and trending

11.4. Billing and resource allocation

11.4.1. Call detail records and accounting

11.4.2. Resource consumption tracking
11.5. Help desk and user support tools

11.5.1. Remote diagnostics and troubleshooting

11.5.2. Self-service user portals

Strategic Planning Assumptions for Administration and Management

2025: 80% of UC administration tasks will be automated using AI, reducing manual effort by 60%.

2026: AI-driven performance monitoring will proactively identify and resolve 90% of UC issues before users are impacted.

2027: Predictive analytics will be used to optimize resource allocation and billing for 75% of UC deployments.

2028: Conversational AI assistants will handle 70% of tier-1 help desk inquiries, freeing up human agents for complex issues.

2029: Self-healing UC systems will automatically detect and resolve 85% of performance and configuration issues.

2030: 95% of UC administration portals will offer immersive 3D visualizations and interaction using virtual reality.

2031: Fully autonomous AI systems will manage 90% of UC administration tasks, continuously optimizing for performance, cost, and user satisfaction.



12. Artificial Intelligence and Automation

12.1. AI-powered virtual assistants and chatbots

12.1.1. Natural language processing and understanding
12.1.2. Intelligent call routing and self-service

12.2. Sentiment analysis and real-time translation

12.2.1. Emotion detection for customer service

12.2.2. Multi-language support and translation

12.3. Meeting transcription and note-taking

12.3.1. Real-time transcription and closed captioning

12.3.2. Automatic meeting minutes and summaries

12.4. Automated workflows and process optimization

12.4.1. Robotic process automation (RPA)

12.4.2. AI-driven workflow optimization

12.5. Predictive analytics and proactive problem resolution

12.5.1. Anomaly detection and predictive maintenance

12.5.2. AI-assisted troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Strategic Planning Assumptions for Artificial Intelligence and Automation

2025: 70% of customer interactions will be handled by AI-powered virtual assistants and chatbots.

2026: Real-time sentiment analysis will be used in 80% of UC interactions to provide personalized and empathetic responses.

2027: AI-driven meeting transcription and note-taking will be available for 90% of UC meetings.

2028: Automated workflows and process optimization will reduce manual UC administration tasks by 75%.

2029: Predictive analytics will prevent 95% of UC outages and performance issues before they occur.

2030: AI-assisted troubleshooting will resolve 80% of UC issues without human intervention.

2031: Fully autonomous AI systems will handle 85% of UC processes end-to-end, from user interaction to backend optimization.


Vendors


  1. Microsoft

    • Microsoft Teams

    • Skype for Business

    • Microsoft 365

  2. Cisco

    • Cisco Webex Suite (Meetings, Calling, Messaging)

    • Cisco Unified Communications Manager (UCM)

    • Cisco Jabber

  3. Zoom

    • Zoom Meetings

    • Zoom Phone

    • Zoom Chat

  4. Avaya

    • Avaya OneCloud UCaaS

    • Avaya OneCloud CCaaS

    • Avaya IX Workplace

  5. RingCentral

    • RingCentral MVP (Message, Video, Phone)

    • RingCentral Video

    • RingCentral Contact Center

  6. 8x8

    • 8x8 X Series (UC, Video, Contact Center)

    • 8x8 Express

    • 8x8 Meet

  7. Mitel

    • MiCloud Connect

    • MiCloud Flex

    • MiCollab

  8. Slack

    • Slack Platform

    • Slack Connect

    • Slack Huddles

  9. Fuze

    • Fuze UCaaS

    • Fuze CCaaS

    • Fuze Meetings

  10. Google

    • Google Workspace (Gmail, Meet, Chat, Drive)

    • Google Voice

    • Google Cloud Contact Center AI

  11. Vonage

    • Vonage Business Communications (VBC)

    • Vonage Contact Center

    • Vonage API Platform

  12. GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)

    • GoToMeeting

    • GoToWebinar

    • GoToConnect

  13. Dialpad

    • Dialpad Talk

    • Dialpad Meetings

    • Dialpad Contact Center

  14. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE)

    • Rainbow UCaaS

    • OmniPCX Enterprise

    • OpenTouch Suite

  15. Unify (Atos)

    • Circuit

    • OpenScape Voice

    • OpenScape 4000

  16. NEC

    • UNIVERGE BLUE

    • UNIVERGE 3C

    • SV9500 Communications Server

  17. Masergy

    • Masergy UCaaS

    • Masergy CCaaS

    • Masergy Managed SD-WAN

  18. Nextiva

    • Nextiva One

    • Nextiva Contact Center

    • Nextiva Analytics

  19. Talkdesk

    • Talkdesk CX Cloud

    • Talkdesk Phone

    • Talkdesk Workspace

  20. Genesys

    • Genesys Cloud CX

    • Genesys Engage

    • Genesys PureConnect

Previous
Previous

Trend Note: Unified Communications

Next
Next

Key Issue: Who Influences Corporate Buyers of Technology ?