Microsoft Shutting Down Emergency Communication Service
Call it bad luck, poor timing, or just plain irony but Microsoft chose to announce that they will be shutting down their emergency response communication tool, Vine, on the day before the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Vine was created last year as a service to help people in emergency situations connect with their friends and family. Microsoft Vine was designed to keep people connected during times of crisis when communication infrastructure is down. The service will officially end on October 11, 2010.
Before it became a necessity during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, many companies had already begun realizing the benefits inherent in embracing remote work. These benefits are substantial and signal that (even when the pandemic is but a memory) remote work will continue to flourish and become a mainstay in the redefined workplace - particularly when it comes to VoIP. This guide will demonstrate how the workforce is changing and leaning toward remote work as a permanent business choice, explain the critical role VoIP will continue to play in supporting remote work, and highlight some of the new trends and innovations coming in 2021 for VoIP. more
