Microsoft has unveiled its new team chat app, Microsoft Teams. The app is built into Office 365 and looks to compete with Slack, Cisco Spark and Unify Circuit.
Read more…: Microsoft takes on Slack with new team chat app
Integrated Device Technology Inc. (IDT) introduced a new broadband single-pole, single-throw (SPST) absorptive switch developed for a wide range of wireless and RF applications. With an operating frequency range of 30 to 8000 MHz, the IDT® F2910 is a high-linearity, low-insertion loss 50-ohm switch that delivers exceptional RF performance. The device is ideal for 4G/LTE-Advanced base stations, portable wireless applications, point-to-point, public safety infrastructure, and test equipment.
Read more…: IDT Introduces Broadband SPST Absorptive RF Switch Featuring Constant Impedance Technology
In UC news, Genband and IBM partner to offer UCC software with cognitive intelligence capabilities, while CafeX offers an omnichannel contact center in Microsoft Dynamics.
Read more…: Genband and IBM partner for UCC software integration
Anritsu Co. introduced new software for its Radio Communications Analyzer MT8821C that creates the industry’s first test solution that supports evaluation of 4×4 MIMO 256 QAM RF Rx performance for all DL 3CC CA band combinations with no restrictions on frequency and signal bandwidth combinations. The new software provides wireless chipset and UE manufacturers, as well as mobile operators with a solution to conduct efficient, highly accurate carrier acceptance tests to ensure performance.
Read more…: Anritsu Introduces Industry’s First 4×4 MIMO 256 QAM Measurement Software
The new Equinox software client for the Avaya Aura Platform delivers UC services to mobile devices, desktops and the Chrome web browser.
Read more…: Avaya Aura Platform gets user interface overhaul
Autotech Council Member Anritsu Co. (booth #9046) will showcase its industry-leading test solutions that efficiently and accurately verify connected car designs at the Automotive Test Expo, to be held October 25-27, Novi, Michigan. In addition to product demonstrations, Anritsu is also an Open Technology Forum participant and will present a roadmap on LTE and how to test connected car systems using wireless technology, highlighting the global test company’s leadership position in the new generation of automotive designs.
Read more…: Anritsu to Showcase Connected Car Solutions at Automotive Testing Expo
In UC news, Skype for Business enterprise voice trials surge among small and large organizations, while Fuze updates the user interface for its cloud communications platform.
Read more…: Skype for Business enterprise voice trials ramp up
