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Ensuring Next-Level Collaboration Experiences when Connecting a Diverse and Distributed Workforce

A Candid Conversation with Microsoft and Poly

The UnWebinar Series
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Stop-gap measures to connect hybrid workers and teams may or may not have been adequate over the past couple of years, but stop-gap cannot persist in the long-term. Hybrid work is here to stay—Frost & Sullivan research finds that 96% of organizations worldwide expect to support hybrid work models going forward. Now is the time to develop and execute on supportable, sustainable, yet flexible strategies to overcome the varied issues that can impede effective collaboration in the era of hybrid work.

Join our in-depth discussion on how technology, workstyles, workplaces and organizational cultures are evolving to transform potential challenges into opportunities.

Is your organization embracing hybrid work realities?

Our panelists from Microsoft and Poly discuss known and hidden challenges organizations face in adopting hybrid work practices and what to consider when strategizing solutions for sustained success.

Do your technology investments enhance user performance and underscore your brand identity?

Panelists address the factors driving significant changes in user expectations and provide options to help drive better experiences and enhance the representation of your brand.

Why does an ecosystem approach matter in mobility enablement?

Think beyond basic consumer mobile solutions and hear expert perspectives on leveraging a multi-vendor technology ecosystem to satisfy the communications requirements of diverse workstyles and work environments.

Does your collaboration environment promote an equitable and inclusive culture?

In this time of widespread skills shortages and the battle for talent, learn how to create competitive advantages through a culture that makes your organization where people want to be and have a stake in its success.

Tune in to the topics that interest you most – always available to view at your leisure!

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Our Panel of Industry Leaders

Robert Arnold

Moderator
Robert Arnold
Principal Analyst
Unified Communications
Frost & Sullivan

Chuck Applegarth

Chuck Applegarth
Americas Head of Microsoft Alliances Sales
Poly

Duncan Barnes

Duncan Barnes
Director, Global Microsoft Alliance for GTM and Sales
Poly

Chris Meola

Chris Meola
NA Partner Account Manager
Microsoft Teams Rooms

In collaboration with

In collaboration with Poly & Microsoft

Moderator

Robert Arnold

Robert Arnold
Principal Analyst, Unified Communications
Frost & Sullivan

Our Panel of Industry Leaders

Chuck Applegarth

Chuck Applegarth
Americas Head of Microsoft Alliances Sales
Poly

Charles “Chuck” Applegarth currently leads Poly’s Microsoft Alliances Team in the Americas and has dedicated his entire career to helping clients navigate the ever-evolving Microsoft ecosystem. Currently hyper-focused on enabling the best user experiences, and amplifying Poly’s position as a leader in the UC space for Microsoft Teams. He resides outside Philadelphia, PA with his wife and two growing boys.

Duncan Barnes

Duncan Barnes
Director, Global Microsoft Alliance for GTM and Sales
Poly

As the Global Microsoft Alliance Head, Duncan Barnes is responsible for all Go-to-Market and Sales strategy related to the Microsoft partnership with Poly. With many years of experience in Unified Communication and Collaboration, Duncan applies his skillset and passion to be the cornerstone in his ability to build sound business strategies. Ensuring business growth, while delivering on customer and partner experiences through solutions and services from Poly.

Chris Meola

Chris Meola
NA Partner Account Manager
Microsoft Teams Rooms

Chris Meola resides in South Florida loves talking tech, especially Microsoft Teams Rooms.

“Let’s reimagine and reshape our possibilities together.”

In collaboration with

In collaboration with Poly & Microsoft