Sustainable Technology That’s Good for Business and the Planet
Every April 22nd, Earth Day serves as a reminder to make choices that matter for the planet. At UnifiedCommunications, we’ve always believed that sustainable technology and strong business outcomes don’t have to be in tension — they should reinforce each other. The collaboration tools…
Why Headsets Matter in the Modern Workplace
For some people, the traditional desk phone handset still feels familiar. It’s what they’ve always used, and change can be hard. But today’s workplace demands more from communication tools than it did decades ago. In the modern era of unified communications, efficiency, functionality, and simplicity matter…
Benefits that Microsoft Places Bring to Your Business
Hybrid work is here to stay, but many organizations still struggle with basics like: Microsoft Places is designed to answer these questions. And with recent licensing changes, it’s now much easier and more cost‑effective to roll out. Below are the key benefits…
Unpacking EDID
What Every IT Admin Needs to Know About EDID Handshakes in Meeting Rooms
What is HDCP
HDCP is one of those acronyms that shows up on spec sheets and never causes a problem, until it does. If you manage Microsoft Teams Rooms, it's worth understanding because Microsoft has a documented known issue with it.
Powerful Microsoft Teams Features Coming in April 2026
Are you ready for the features and improvements to Microsoft Teams coming in April? Let's take a look at Microsoft's Roadmap.
Teams Rooms BYOD Note: USB-C DP Alt Mode
Introduction The first devices featuring the (at the time) new USB-C started appearing in 2015. Smaller, faster, and more reversible than USB-A, it is now standard on new laptops, phones, and electronics, and will continue to increase in popularity in…
Teams Rooms BYOD: Wired vs. Wireless Connection Options Compared
What is BYOD BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device) is the “platform agnostic escape hatch” for Teams Rooms. It makes the user’s laptop the meeting endpoint (running Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, or any other conferencing platform), and the room functions as a peripheral system…
How To Join a Zoom Meeting from a Teams Room
Definitions MTRoW – Fully-Featured Microsoft Teams Room running on Windows. Supports the broadest interoperability features, including SIP and H.323 dialing, allowing Teams Rooms devices to make audio, video, and screen sharing calls with other SIP or H.323 conferencing endpoints. It…
New Microsoft Teams Calendar Rolled Out
Microsoft recently fully rolled out a new calendar in Microsoft Teams and removed the toggle for the legacy calendar. The new calendar is closer to the Outlook calendar. Whether you’re loving or still adjusting to the new calendar, here’s how…
