Nextiva, a Scottsdale-based connected communications company, has announced a $200 million raise from Goldman Sachs at a $2.7 billion valuation. This is the company’s first external funding round. The investment follows a year of growth for Nextiva, which reports $250 million in ARR. Additionally, the company boasts co
NWN Carousel, the leading integrated cloud communications service provider, today announced completing the integration of Carousel Industries four months after the acquisition announcement. The company is launching new and updated offerings that leverage its unique intellectual property and combined 60 years of experience s
Fuze, the leading cloud-based communications provider for the modern global enterprise, today announced that it has been awarded a new patent for softphone control integration. This patent enables users to leverage their existing Fuze Web and Fuze Desktop applications to seamlessly start, control and end Internet Protocol (
Five9, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVN), a leading provider of the intelligent cloud contact center, today announced that it will donate funds to support Make-A-Wish® in granting wishes for two children with critical illnesses. Five9 collaborated with Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area and Make-A-Wish International as part of the Five9 CX S
For Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, the events of the last year have highlighted the importance of providing future-proof cloud communications solutions for its growing small and midsize (SMB) customer base. In an increasingly digital
Not so fast, Zoom. Research analyst Scott Berg says Zoom’s offer to acquire Five9 is “fundamentally flawed” and Five9’s shareholders should reject it. In July, Zoom and Five9 disclosed the $14.7 billion all-stock transaction. Through the Five9 acquisition, Zoom can extend its global communications network with a
Lingo Communications ("Lingo") a leading global Cloud/UC and managed service provider, today announced that it recently completed the integration of its Lingo of Kentucky base of customers into its ICE back-office platform. Lingo also completed enhancements to ICE that increase user functionality. The completion of this lat
Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP Optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it has expanded its partnership with KGPCo, the country's largest communications network services
8x8, Inc. (NYSE: EGHT), a leading integrated cloud communications platform provider, today announced a strategic distribution agreement with SYNNEX Corporation, a leading provider of distribution, systems design, and integration services for the technology industry. Under the terms of the agreement, 8x8 will provide acce
ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), a global provider of audio and visual communications solutions, announced that its free COLLABORATE® Space messaging and videoconferencing app now allows users to register their account using a mobile phone number, enabling users to find each other more easily and start collaborating. iOS and Andro
