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What is UNIVERGE BLUE?

UNIVERGE Blue® Cloud Services offers a cohesive and user-friendly unified cloud communications and collaboration experience that brings together people, technology, and communication strategies to support the company's primary goals. The key features include CONNECT (UCaaS), an intuitive and integrated platform designed for enhanced productivity and collaboration; ENGAGE (CCaaS), a secure and customizable Contact Center solution aimed at improving customer interactions; and the EXTEND API, which seamlessly integrates Contact Center and Unified Communications functionalities into daily business applications. Additionally, MEET serves as a powerful meeting tool, offering high-definition audio and video, interactive screen sharing, collaboration features, and advanced A.I. capabilities, while SHARE ensures secure access to the most recent document versions without sacrificing usability. Furthermore, CONNECT BRIDGE allows customers to maximize their investment in NEC phone systems by leveraging cloud-based voice solutions through both desktop and mobile applications. Lastly, the CONNECT+MS TEAMS version is tailored to work alongside Microsoft Teams, further elevating the business communication experience.

What is 8x8 Work?

8x8 Work is an advanced unified communications and customer engagement platform designed to bring global teams and clients together through voice, video, and messaging in one seamless interface. It includes enterprise-grade PBX features with intelligent routing, mobility support, SMS, fax, and Global Reach® technology to guarantee reliable and high-quality connectivity from anywhere. Beyond traditional phone capabilities, the solution enables interactive video conferencing with AI-powered meeting summaries, noise suppression, polls, recordings, and collaborative whiteboards to help teams make faster, smarter decisions. Asynchronous team chat and file sharing allow workflows to continue without disruption, fostering continuous productivity in remote and hybrid environments. AI plays a pivotal role, eliminating repetitive tasks by generating transcriptions, summaries, and recaps for meetings, voicemail, and chats, ensuring that no critical detail is lost. The platform’s versatility is enhanced by powerful integrations with Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Zendesk, streamlining workflows across diverse business ecosystems. Organizations also benefit from advanced analytics, giving them actionable insights into performance and communication quality. Security is a top priority, supported by global compliance standards like HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, and SOC 2 Type II certifications. Whether powering contact centers, enhancing CX, or enabling cross-departmental collaboration, 8x8 Work adapts to diverse communication needs. By modernizing systems, organizations can reduce risks, build trust, and position themselves for long-term growth.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Salesforce
ServiceNow
8x8 Video Meetings
Active Directory
Gmail
Google Calendar
Google Chrome
Microsoft Dynamics 365
NetSuite
Slack
Sugar Market
Sugar Sell
Zendesk

Integrations Supported

Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Salesforce
ServiceNow
8x8 Video Meetings
Active Directory
Gmail
Google Calendar
Google Chrome
Microsoft Dynamics 365
NetSuite
Slack
Sugar Market
Sugar Sell
Zendesk

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$19.40/User/Month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

NEC Corporation

Date Founded

1899

Company Location

Japan

Company Website

univergeblue.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

8x8

Date Founded

1987

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.8x8.com

Categories and Features

Unified Communications

Audio / Video Conferencing
Calendar Management
Call Recording
Call Routing
Chat / Messaging
Fax Management
File Sharing
Mobile Access
Multi-User Collaboration
Voice Mail

Categories and Features

Business Phone Systems

Call Logging
Call Monitoring
Call Recording
Call Routing
Employee Directory
IVR / Voice Recognition
Mobile Access
Virtual Call Center
Web Conferencing

Business VoIP

Call Parking
Call Recording
Contact Management
Encryption
IVR / Voice Recognition
Ring Groups
SIP Trunking
Unified Communications
Voice Quality Enhancement

Cloud PBX

Call Recording
Call Routing
IVR / Voice Recognition
Ring Groups
SIP Trunking
Virtual Extensions
Web Conferencing

Team Chat

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
File Sharing
Groups / Channels
Payments
Search / Filter
Self-Destructing Messages
Stickers / GIFs
Threaded Discussion
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

Unified Communications

Audio / Video Conferencing
Calendar Management
Call Recording
Call Routing
Chat / Messaging
Fax Management
File Sharing
Mobile Access
Multi-User Collaboration
Voice Mail

Video Conferencing

Electronic Hand Raising
Mobile Access
On-Demand Webcasting
Presentation Streaming
Presentation Tools
Private Chat
Real-Time Chat
Record & Playback Ability
Screen Sharing
Two-Way Audio & Video
Video Conferencing
Whiteboard

Web Conferencing

Electronic Hand Raising
Mobile Access
On-Demand Webcasting
Presentation Streaming
Presentation Tools
Private Chat
Real-Time Chat
Record & Playback Ability
Screen Sharing
Two-Way Audio & Video
Video Conferencing
Whiteboard

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