Over the past 2 weeks I tested a new headset: the Plantronics Voyager Focus UC (B825-M). It’s an on-ear headset built for use with Unified Communications platforms. Voyager Focus UC – Plantronics.com Overall, it’s a comfortable, easy-to-use headset. Plenty of
Hardware Review: Polycom RealPresence Trio 8800 (Part 1)
We have a new device to review! It’s the RealPresence Trio 8800 from Polycom. I will do this in two parts. Today’s post will talk about the RealPresence Trio’s capabilities. Next post will cover our experience testing it in the
The SBC and Its Role in Skype for Business
Today let’s talk about the SBC. I’ve mentioned SBCs here in the past, on the Lync Add-On Hardware post last year. A new prospect reminded me of the SBC, as their situation will require one for interoperability reasons. They have
Call Monitor Pro and Lync Monitoring Reports Decoder: Dual Tool Reviews
Two new Lync tools! But my birthday’s not until August. Both of these new tools popped up on my radar today. You know I love doing reviews…couldn’t pass up the opportunity! So for this week’s Lync Insider post, I have
Device Review: Jabra Motion Office Headset
Today we have another Jabra headset to review. Not an over-the-ears devices like the Evolve 80 though – no, this is one of their Bluetooth headsets. The Jabra Motion Office unit. Device Page: JABRA MOTION OFFICE – Jabra.com I admit
How to Record Calls in Lync and Skype – And Where Recording Should Go in 2015
In my recent news alerts, I saw mention of a new third-party Lync Server 2013 product. (You’ll see it below; it’s the one from Actiance.) Reading the news article I thought, “They must be incredibly disappointed. All that work to
Lync on Linux: How to Access Lync Services from Linux Computers
In my post on MindLink Anywhere last week, I mentioned that one big value-add from the software was its ability to work on Linux. Options for accessing Lync services on Linux are limited. Though in the past couple years they’ve
Lync Add-Ons: MindLink Anywhere Extends Persistent Chat’s Reach
Another third-party Lync app to test! I signed up for a trial of MindLink Anywhere. MindLink describes the product like this: “MindLink Anywhere brings the power of Microsoft Lync Persistent Chat, Presence and Instant Messaging through your web browser to
MSPL: What It Is, and How to Use It with Lync Server
I mentioned last week that I’d explore MSPL more. While researching the Automatic Logout post, I came across a few MSPL-related websites with lots of good information. This week I’ve found a few more–so it’s time to blog! MSPL –
Lync Add-Ons: Lync Custom Status Tool
Today on the Lync Insider, I’m reviewing a third-party add-on for Lync 2013. This is a client-focused add-on called the “Lync Custom Status” tool, or LCS for short. It was made by Mike Hudson at MikeSel.info. The tool allows a