now broadly available as a freemi- um offering that allows business- es to host unlimited feature-rich video meetings. Thanks to flex- ible pricing models, enterprise customers can opt for a version of the GlobalMeet platform that offers advanced meeting features and tools, while those with simpler needs can begin to use the plat- form at no cost to host their video meetings.


The GlobalMeet platform also delivers automated calendar man- agement and awareness through Active Directory Integrations with Office 365 on a new Home tab. The integration allows Global- Meet to scrape your calendar to add upcoming meetings and ap- pointments into the desktop ap- plication, making GlobalMeet the de-facto application to manage all communication and collaboration requirements.


Arkadin


Also new to AV News, Christophe Reyes, UCaaS Managing Director at Arkadin explained how Arkadin is pioneering the digitally connect- ed modern workspace with cloud communications services. Some 50,000 businesses spanning the largest global enterprises to small companies already enjoy collab- oration and smarter communica- tion experiences through Arkadin’s range of conferencing and cloud- based


Unified services.


Modern workplaces are required to be more connected than ever and Arkadin is working closely with its industry partners to help busi- nesses of all sizes provide their workforce with the cloud-based UC tools, creating faster and more productive collaboration without the expense of


introducing full


new systems. Arkadin’s big announcement at UC Expo concerned the launch of its Cisco Webex Calling offering to provide customers with global PSTN telephony via Cisco’s Broad- cloud PBX technology under the Webex brand. Cisco Webex Call- ing is a cloud-based, communica- tions solution, with all the enter- prise-grade features of a PBX and integrated with Webex Teams and Devices.


By adding Webex Meetings, the service


delivers the most com- plete, business-ready bundle on the market bearing the trusted Cisco Webex brand fully delivered, managed and supported by Arka- din. Webex Calling makes it easy for customers to move to the cloud at their own pace by bringing all the functionality needed together for calling and collaboration in one simple package.


As a Cisco Early Service Provider, Arkadin will provide global PSTN telephony through Cisco’s secure BroadCloud platform offering full enterprise calling and PBX fea- tures. With all voice services run on parent company NTT Commu- nications’ global voice network, Arkadin addresses medium and large enterprises with a global cloud calling solution that offers low latency, security and scalabil- ity utilising a single licence plan, from a single service provider. Arkadin’s Webex Calling offering will enable customers to take ad- vantage of a complete communi- cations service which is bespoke


Communications


to the single user experi- ence, that natively works within the Webex portfolio of products which has been optimised to provide a fully unified service on desktop or mobile. The company’s suite of cloud communi- cation


solutions has been developed to empower peo- ple’s collaboration, driving


efficiency and productivity re- sulting in greater business agil- ity and ROI.


“Over the years, Arkadin has aspired to deliver the latest innovative solutions for our customers globally. Modern businesses have changed sig- nificantly in the way that they work, with more companies transforming to a smarter work-


space. As-a-result, we’re pas- sionate about delivering greater agility, engagement and ROI to our customers’ businesses through world-class cloud com- munication tools,” said Chris- tophe


Reyes. “We’re thrilled


to be able to deliver Cisco Webex Calling to provide a one-stop solution for complete enterprise communication to


more effectively drive produc- tivity and collaboration across teams.” Arkadin will be deliv- ering the Cisco Webex Calling service globally in 23 locations, launching first in EMEA, with the Americas and Asia Pacific to follow shortly.


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