Microsoft named a Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service
In this blog article you will discover one of the major reasons Gartner® has recognized Microsoft as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) for the fifth straight year. Read the blog for an in-depth discussion of Teams Premium's several built-in and automated AI capabilities, specific to Teams, that work together with Copilot for Microsoft 365 in Teams, to harness the power of AI to optimize your employees' collaboration and meeting experience. Ready to put these capabilities to work for your Teams? RCITMS can help you get started on the road to intelligent productivity. Contact us.
Microsoft's Recognition in UCaaS
Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service for the fifth consecutive year due to its strong ability to execute and a comprehensive vision. This recognition highlights the impact of Microsoft's ongoing investments in its UCaaS offerings, particularly Microsoft Teams, which has introduced over 635 new capabilities in the past year.
Teams Premium provides advanced capabilities designed to improve collaboration and productivity. It includes built-in AI features such as intelligent recap, which delivers AI-generated notes after meetings, and live translated captions to facilitate communication across language barriers. Additionally, it offers enhanced security features like end-to-end encryption and custom watermarking to protect sensitive information.
Cost and Accessibility of Teams Premium
Teams Premium is available for a promotional price of USD 7 per user per month until June 30, 2024, which is a 30% discount from the standard price of USD 10. Organizations can start using Teams Premium for free for 30 days, allowing them to explore its features and benefits before committing to a subscription.

Microsoft named a Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service
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