Companies of all sizes are transitioning from traditional, on-premise phone systems to cloud-based PBX (private branch exchange) systems. The reason for this is that are many benefits to a cloud PBX system over an on-premise system, which are driving IT …
Read More »GlobalMeet 4.0 is Here
PGi announced that GlobalMeet 4.0 with Multi-Point Video (MPV) is officially here! With this new product upgrade, users can now experience an even more interactive and easy-to-use platform that can help improve the way users communicate and collaborate. The video …
Read More »Why Remote Work is Perfect for Introverts
In recent years, remote work has grown in popularity, becoming an option for more people than ever before. While remote work options might not yet be the norm in the workplace, more and more companies are realizing that allowing their …
Read More »How UCaaS is Driving Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is taking over the enterprise, breaking down barriers and enabling smarter work and easier communication for end users. “Digital transformation” and “cloud migration” often seem to be used interchangeably, and while embracing cloud-based technology is undeniably a part …
Read More »How to Get People to Pay Attention on a Conference Call
Have you ever been on a conference call and asked a question to a participant, only to be met with awkward silence or a stammered response because the participant had clearly stopped paying attention and wasn’t listening when you asked …
Read More »Improve Your Presentations by Ditching the PowerPoint
The PowerPoint is a staple of the corporate workplace, enabling workers to better engage their audience and present their data in a compelling, aesthetically pleasing manner. However, the ubiquity of the PowerPoint also means that the PowerPoint has lost a …
Read More »Komatsu Mining Corp. Connects Team Members & Tackles Projects with iMeet® Central – Case Study
Komatsu Mining Corp., formerly known as Joy Global, is a provider of advanced equipment systems and direct services to the global mining industry. Komatsu Mining Corp. partners directly with customers to help facilitate zero-harm mining operations with the highest production …
Read More »Global Business Etiquette: Cultural Differences in the Office Around the World — Infographic
PGi recently conducted our Global Cultural survey, where we polled 800+ international responses to get a glimpse into how workplaces practices and business etiquette vary from culture to culture across the globe. One thing that came up frequently from our …
Read More »The Neuroscience of Motivation and How to Increase Motivation
I’m sure everyone here is familiar with how hard it is to get work done when you’re feeling unmotivated. Call it laziness, procrastination or what have you, when motivation is lacking, work simply can’t be done. It’s easy to write …
Read More »Is Unified Communications (UC) Just a Marketing Buzzword?
For those of us in the telecommunications space, “unified communication” (UC) is a term that frequently pops up in conversation. However, unified communications has been dismissed as a ‘marketing buzzword’ by some. And there’s no doubt that unified communications is …
Read More »How to Have a Successful Audio Conference
Conference calling has long been a key facet of corporate work life but, for many, conference calling can still be a large source of frustration. Conference call technology has improved over the years; so why are we still suffering through …
Read More »Why Remote Work Policies Fail for Some Employers
Here at PGi, we are big proponents of working smarter. For many in this age of digital transformation, working smarter means having a more nuanced approach to what constitutes “working”. Whereas work used to be exclusively tied to a fixed …
Read More »Global Cultural Survey: Business Around the World — Infographic
In the corporate workplace, technology has long been a proponent of progress. Technological advances over the last several decades have revolutionized how we work and communicate with colleagues. From a global perspective, advances in the unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) …
Read More »What Is Net Neutrality? The Net Neutrality Debate, Simplified
Unless you’ve been hibernating for the last few years, net neutrality is undoubtedly a term that keeps popping up in your Facebook timeline and daily news updates. Net neutrality may be perceived as a loaded topic; indeed, the close ties …
Read More »The Negative Impact of Bad Audio Quality in Conference Calls
Conference calling is a mainstay of the modern office, enabling hassle-free communication and collaboration so workers can focus on what really matters. With the rise of the mobile phone and the gradual move towards mobile conference calling, conferencing has begun …
Read More »Summer Productivity Tips to Beat the Summer Slump — Slideshare
As temperatures climb and the summer holiday gets into full swing, work might be the last thing on your mind. Whether it’s the kids home from school, the upcoming 4th of July holiday or daydreaming about taking a vacation, the …
Read More »Making Skype® for Business Better — White Paper with Frost & Sullivan
When it comes to business communications, there is no name quite as ubiquitous as Skype® for Business. Microsoft is a marked leader in the communications space, with 140 million licensed users on Skype for Business, with growth and adoption showing no …
Read More »Common Conference Call Problems (& How to Solve Them)
Sound is a fundamental element of everything we do. It dictates how we communicate with colleagues, how we interact with our environment and even how we learn. In the workplace — and during meetings in particular — being able to …
Read More »Enterprise Voice, Transformed: Telephony Takes to the Cloud
As technological advances accelerate change in the modern workplace, the technology of yesteryear gradually becomes obsolete. Just think, for a moment, about how much the technology you use has changed even in the last decade. What did your cell phone …
Read More »Collaboration Overload Might Be Stifling Employee Productivity (and How to Alleviate Collaboration Fatigue)
Here at PGi, we center everything we do around collaboration. From products that facilitate collaboration to a company culture that seeks to embody the very essence of collaboration, collaboration is the driving motivation behind our decisions. But what happens when …
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