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A Computer Weekly buyer's guide to communications as a service

As communications needs evolve, organisations must keep pace with the latest services available. In this 15-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at how we arrived at current-day comms systems, the growing popularity of CPaaS and the advantages of cloud-based offerings in the new normal of hybrid working. Download our exclusive e-Guide and read more about:

  • Adapting to the next generation of collaboration and comms services
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  • Rethinking business communications

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