BCM One Acquires UCaaS Service Provider WCS
BCM One, backed by private equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), acquires Wholesale Carrier Services (WCS) for voice & data network expertise.
Zoom to Acquire Kites for Real-Time Language Translation
Zoom will acquire Karlsruhe Information Technology Solutions (Kites); video conferences to gain real-time language translation software.
PE-Backed IT Advisory Firm Upstack Acquires M2 Enterprise Group
Upstack has acquired M2 Enterprise Group, a telecommunications consulting firm that specializes in UC and contact center services.
Aruba Announces Wi-Fi 6E Access Points
Aruba Networks has announced the market’s first enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6E solution set, available in the third quarter 2021.
Vonage Revamps Partner Program for Strategic Growth
Vonage redesigned its channel partner program and partner experience portal as a part of the company’s strategic growth plan.
Verizon, RingCentral Announce Unified Communications Solution Partnership
Verizon Business and RingCentral announced a UC partnership to bring cloud-based unified communications to enterprise businesses.
Mitel Introduces Enhancements to Partner Program
Mitel is enhancing its global partner program with resources, training, tools and incentives reflecting demand for cloud solutions.
Zoom Launches $100M Apps Venture Fund
Zoom Apps Fund is a venture capital fund for Zoom-focused technology startups & video application developers.
Avaya Names John Youri SVP of Strategy and Global Alliances
Avaya has named John Youri to the role of senior vice president of strategy and global alliances to drive channel partners’ cloud business.
DWS Acquires Cloud Services Provider Giacom
DWS is acquiring Giacom, a cloud services provider from the United Kingdom, to expand expertise in voice, mobile and unified communications.