CollabTalk Podcast Extended Play – Episode 113 with Alex Doyle

I’m (finally) expanding the CollabTalk Podcast to include video, and will be going back through the last few episodes and adding them to YouTube and, going forward, will include both video and podcast recordings embedded here on the blog. I’ve been doing it for years with the #MVPbuzzChat interview series, and now will offer video and audio across the board. To recap this episode from earlier this year:

For Episode 113 of the CollabTalk Podcast, the conversation focused on how the rise of mobile phones and the internet revolutionized Unified Communications (UC), highlighting the significant impact of VoIP and IP telephony in the early 2000s and the advancements in UC systems through the integration of instant messaging, video conferencing, and mobility features. We also explore Verizon’s strategic entry into the UC market, emphasizing the shift towards cloud-based solutions and how the pandemic accelerated UC technology adoption, as well as the role of AI, VR/AR, 5G, and edge computing in shaping the future of UC. Additionally, we discuss Verizon’s innovations, partnerships with Microsoft Teams (which we covered at-length on Episode 78) and Cisco, and the unique benefits these collaborations offer. You can listen to the podcast above and follow me using your favorite app, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Soundcloud, or the iHeartRadio app. Be sure to subscribe!

Joining me on this podcast:

• Alex Doyle (@alexdoyle), Vice President Product Management with Verizon Business Group. Alex has more than 20 years of experience in telecommunications, with leadership roles in product development, product management, marketing, and go-to-market strategy, and works with customers and partners across North America, Europe, and Asia. [LinkedIn | Company]

This week’s episode was sponsored by Verizon Business. Be sure to subscribe for more content like this, as well as interviews with Microsoft MVPs and Regional Directors every Monday. Thanks for watching and listening!