Join UC Today's Kristian McCann as he talks with Joe Gillis, Senior Vice President of Sales and GVC & Strategic Growth about New Era Technology and their solutions and market insights.

In this comprehensive interview, Gillis shares his thoughts on the power of partnerships, the evolving world of AI, and how New Era is tackling the challenges of delivering seamless service on a global scale. If you’re interested in understanding how a leading systems integrator helps companies stays agile and future-ready, then tune in to hear the following:

• Learn how New Era grew into a 4,500-employee powerhouse spanning 180+ countries and seamlessly integrates acquisitions into its strategy.
• How AI is being incorporated into customer solutions, making workflows faster, more insightful, and more cost-effective.
• The differences in New Era’s mid-market vs. enterprise offerings and the tailored support that large-scale companies demand.
• How the company fosters a transparent, collaborative culture that embraces feedback and continuous adaptation to stay competitive.

Join host Kristian McCann and Ari Applbaum, VP of Marketing at LeapXpert, as they dive deep into the evolving security landscape of enterprise messaging.

With messaging apps like WhatsApp, WeChat, and iMessage now integral to daily business communications, understanding the risks and solutions is more critical than ever. This insightful conversation unpacks why every business leader, IT professional, and compliance officer should pay attention to the hidden vulnerabilities in off-channel messaging.

In this revealing interview, Applbaum explains why messaging has become the new frontline for cyber threats and how most businesses can bring compliance through unification of their communications. The discussion covers:

• The primary security risks when employees use consumer messaging apps for business, including phishing, malware, and data leakage.
• How hackers exploit gaps in governance and the dangers of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) culture.
• Common misconceptions about end-to-end encryption, device management, and compliance with disappearing messages.
• The severe legal, compliance, and reputational consequences of failing to secure messaging channels.

In this episode, host Kieran Devlin sits down with Chris Miller, Vice President of Technology and Solutions at Pacific Office Automation (POA), to explore how auto dealerships are transforming their communications strategies.

Chris shares front-line insights into the sector’s unique challenges—from outdated tech to rising customer expectations—and how unified communications solutions from Intermedia are helping dealerships boost responsiveness, improve internal efficiency, and gain powerful analytics-driven insights.

If you're in a tech decision-making role or serve the auto retail space, this is a must-watch conversation on turning communication from a headache into a competitive edge. Key takeaways include:

• The shift from outdated on-prem phone systems to cloud-based UCaaS for real-time communication and agility.
• How Intermedia’s seamless integration with tools like Microsoft Teams supports dealership workflows and boosts adoption.
• The critical importance of ease of use, mobile access, and simplified deployment for IT-strapped dealership operations.
• Why AI and advanced analytics will drive the next wave of communication innovation in auto retail.