Enterprise Connect 2025 Schedule
Breaking Through the Fog: Demystifying UC Interoperability
Craig Durr (Chief Analyst & Founder, The Collab Collective)
Ilya Bukshteyn (Corporate VP for Microsoft Teams Calling, Devices and Premium Experiences,, Microsoft)
Rich Bayes (Senior Director of Product Strategy Cisco Collaboration Devices, Cisco)
Quentin Esterhuizen (Product Lead for Google Meet Hardware, Google)
John Stearns (Global Head of Zoom Spaces, Zoom)
Location: Sun C
Date: Tuesday, March 18
Time: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Pass Type: Premium, Standard
Session Type: Conference Track Session
Track: AV/Video
Vault Recording: TBD
With so many unified communications (UC) platforms now offering interoperability features, it can be difficult for IT decision-makers and administrators to navigate the options. The goal is interoperability that streamlines meetings across platforms without friction; improves user experiences; and ensures seamless collaboration no matter what devices or systems are in play. But do the options in the market deliver on the promise?
In this session, we'll break through the confusion and provide a clear view of how to align different options with the right use cases. We'll explore the likes of Microsoft Teams Direct Guest Join, native interoperability between Google Meet, Zoom, and Webex, and new cross-platform solutions from Pexip. You'll gain insights into the vendors' interoperability strategies, hear about the next updates, and get tips on how to plan for the future. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain the clarity needed to optimize your UC investments.
Takeaways
1. Gain a clear understanding of the latest interoperability features across collaboration platforms
2. Discover how to align interoperability options with specific business needs, ensuring seamless collaboration across hybrid, in-person, and remote environments.
3. Learn practical steps to improve cross-platform meeting experiences, enhancing ease of use and reducing friction for all participants.
4. Gain insights on future interoperability strategies, helping you future-proof your organization's UC investments.