October 12, 2017
First Cuts
September 13, 2017
Genpact Acquires TandemSeven; Prepares for Digital Transformations
by Jim Sinur View a PDF of this First Cut. Summary: On September 7th, 2017, Genpact announced the intent to purchase TandemSeven for an undisclosed price. Event: Genpact announced that it is buying TandemSeven,
August 14, 2017
Mitel Acquires ShoreTel; Prepares for UCC Battle to Own the Enterprise
By Jim Lundy View a PDF of this First Cut. Summary: On July 27th, 2017, Mitel announced the intent to purchase UC provider ShoreTel for U.S. $430 million. Event: Mitel announced that it is buying ShoreTel for ap
June 14, 2017
IBM Buys XCC – Shifts to Digital Work Hub Approach
by Jim Lundy View a PDF of this First Cut. Summary: On May 31st, 2017, IBM announced that it was buying XCC, a German maker of Digital Work Hubs. XCC will be part of the IBM Connections Product Family. Event: IB
May 19, 2017
Cisco Acquires AI Provider MindMeld; UCC Industry Put on Notice
by Jim Lundy View a PDF of this First Cut. Summary: On May 11th, 2017, Cisco announced the intent to purchase Artificial Intelligence Startup MindMeld, which is known for its Conversational AI platform. Event: C
January 25, 2017
Cisco Redefines Meetings and Workspaces
By Jim Lundy View a PDF of this First Cut. Summary: On January 24th, 2017, Cisco announced the Cisco Spark Board, a new Interactive Meeting Device that integrates with its Cisco Spark Application and UCC Services.
July 27, 2016
LogMeIn Acquires Citrix GoToMeeting Division for $1.8 Billion
by Jim Lundy This First Cut was last updated on August 14th, 2019. Summary: LogMeIn and Citrix jointly announced that LogMeIn would acquire the Citrix GoToMeeting division for U.S. $1.8 billion. Event: On July 26th,
April 18, 2016
UCC Consolidation: Mitel Buys Polycom for $1.96 Billion
Summary: Mitel announced that it is buying Polycom for U.S. $1.96 Billion. The deal reflects the continued consolidation in the UCC Market and the growing role of activist investor Elliot Management. To download a PDF of
February 22, 2016
Alfresco Drives Transformation with ECM & BPM Platform
Summary: Alfresco announced its new 2016 Winter Release for ECM and BPM – both of which are helping it to win numerous new customer accounts. To download a PDF of this First Cut, click here. Ev
February 9, 2016
Fuze Adds $112M in Funding to Prepare for UCC Battle
by Jim Lundy Summary: UCC Provider ThinkingPhones announced it has rebranded itself as Fuze and that it has received an additional $112M investment from Summit Partners. To download a pdf of this First
December 3, 2015
Cisco Acquires Acano: Accelerating UCC Consolidation
To view a PDF of this First Cut, click here. Authors: David Mario Smith, Jim Lundy Topic: Collaboration, UCC Issue: Who are the collaboration providers and how will they evolve? Summary: Cisco’s intend
November 6, 2015
Atos Acquires Unify for Greater Stake in Collaboration Platforms
View a PDF of this First Cut. Authors: David Mario Smith, Jim Lundy Topic: Collaboration Issue: Who are the collaboration providers and how will they evolve? Summary: Atos’ acquisition of Unify signals
October 13, 2015
Dell Buys EMC – The Rise of a New Tech Titan
To view a PDF of this First Cut, click here. Authors: Jim Lundy, David Mario Smith Topic: Cloud Computing and Digital Workplace Issue: Who are the software providers and how will they evolve? Summary:
August 12, 2015
Peoplefluent Video-Based HCM Platform Powers Record Results
To view a PDF of this First Cut, click here. Authors: Jim Lundy, David Mario Smith Topic: Talent Management and Learning Issue: Who are the Talent Management and Learning providers and how will they evolve?
July 22, 2015
IBM Partners with Box to Offer Predictive Content-Enabled Vertical Applications
View a PDF of this First Cut. Authors: David Mario Smith, Jim Lundy Topic: Content Management Issue: Who are the content management providers and how will they evolve? Summary: IBM and Box announced a new
July 2, 2015
IBM Announces Open HR and Open Analytics Platforms; Expands Partner Ecosystem
To view a PDF of this First Cut, click here. Author: Jim Lundy Topic: Learning and Talent Management Issue: Who are the Learning and Talent Management providers and how will they compete? Summary: On Ju
June 2, 2015
Avaya Acquires Esna to Collaboration-Enable Business Applications
To view a PDF of this First Cut, click here. Author: David Mario Smith Topic: Collaboration Issue: Who are the Collaboration providers and how will they compete? Summary: Avaya’s acquisition of Esna i
May 27, 2015
Fuze Acquires LiveMinutes: Growing Trend in Collaboration Providers
View a PDF of this First Cut. Author: David Mario Smith Topic: Collaboration Issue: Who are the Collaboration providers and how will they compete? Summary: Fuze’s acquisition of LiveMinutes is another
May 22, 2015
Cisco Acquires Tropo: Enter Communication & Collaboration PaaS Market
View a PDF of this First Cut. Author: David Mario Smith Topic: Collaboration Issue: Who are the Collaboration providers and how will they compete? Summary: Cisco’s acquisition of Tropo signals a move t
May 5, 2015