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UC as a Service: Why Cloud Communication Solutions Are King

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UCaaS Enhances Communication and Collaboration While Reducing IT Costs

Note: This blog was originally published October 2022 and was revised October 2024 with more current information.

Paul J. Meyer, founder of the Success Motivation Institute, once said, "Communication—the human connection—is the key to personal and career success.”

Communication has always been one of the critical cornerstones of a successful business. Those that continue to improve their communication systems increase productivity and provide better customer service.

Today, unified communication solutions (UC) are the key to uniting businesses—especially in the hybrid era of remote work. With UC, one cloud-based platform consolidates your communication and collaboration technology, creating a seamless experience across any location. 

One of the top commercial trends in 2024-2025 is Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS). These cloud communication solutions include online meetings, emailing, VoIP phone lines, personal and team messaging, and video conferencing tools.

Let’s explore the benefits of cloud communication and the top UC players for your Dallas, TX, business. And if you're ready to get started with UC? Contact Texadia Systems here.

SEE ALSO: The Benefits of Voice Over IP in a UC System

Businesses Adopt Unified Communications as a Service

More companies are shifting to the cloud for its many benefits. These include decreasing costs while improving scalability and collaboration. Businesses adopt UCaaS because it consolidates major communication channels and platforms like video, voice, email, and SMS in the cloud.

According to Masergy research, the two main reasons companies invest in UCaaS are increased flexibility and agility. Nemertes Research reports that 67% of organizations are moving a significant portion of their UC solutions to the cloud, thus reducing their yearly IT spending. 

Today, leaders in UCaaS include Microsoft Teams, Google, Zoom, RingCentral, Skype, Nextiva, 8x8 Series, and Cisco Webex Suite.

Microsoft Teams is the top team collaboration software provider in 2024, with over 320 million monthly active users. Following closely behind is Google Workspace with 300 million active users per month.

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a cloud based communications platform known for conferencing, 1-on-1 phone calls, sharing files, audio-video calling capabilities, and instant messaging. It integrates with the Microsoft phone system, Office 365 solutions, and Outlook, and offers a central hub for collaboration and communication. Businesses of all sizes use Microsoft Teams but it's especially favored by large enterprises.

Google Workspace

Google Workspace is an all-in-one communication hub often preferred by small businesses. Within Google Workspace, your staff can access email, video meetings, documents, spreadsheets, voice calling, and more.

Unlike free Google accounts, Google Workspace accounts are managed by an administrator. Your administrator will have control over default settings, app access, and security settings for various persons and teams.

Many Google Workspace businesses choose to add Google Meet hardware to their conference rooms for a seamless video conferencing experience. Your suite of Google apps will connect to the video display, tabletop controller, speakers, cameras, and more.

Zoom

Zoom's UCaaS platform seamlessly integrates video conferencing, VoIP phone numbers, chat, and more. Zoom Meetings provide HD video and audio, collaboration tools, and calendar integration. Zoom Team Chat offers instant messaging and secure file sharing.

Zoom's cloud-based VoIP phone system enables team members to make and receive calls from their laptop, desktop, or mobile device. Zoom Webinars can incorporate up to 50,000 people. And Zoom Rooms technology enables wireless content sharing and one-touch meeting starts.

Get the Hardware & Software You Need to Succeed

Ready to improve your business's communication and processes? Our commercial AV and automation experts will help you determine the best UC solution for your needs and incorporate the necessary technology, such as high-quality audio and video.

To learn more about the latest UCaaS solutions or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Texadia Systems today. 

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