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Microsoft is positioned in the leaders quadrant in Unified Communications.
According to Gartner, “the overall UC market has matured and evolved significantly in 2011. The most notable change has been the shift in emphasis from broad UC portfolios toward fuller UC suites.” This research reviews relevant technologies and vendor offerings that can assist in these goals.
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