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Cavell provides strategic advice to organisations enabling the Intelligent Workplace. We deliver independent research, actionable analysis and strategic advisory services to communications providers, technology vendors and investors who are shaping the future of business communications.
Cavell Cloud Conversations will bring you bitesize podcasts with some of the world's leading technology brands and most interesting speakers. Learn about the latest innovations, trends and emerging technology across areas such as IoT, networking, communications, and collaboration. Each episode is hosted by a member of the Cavell Analyst Team who will be joined by a special guest from the technology industry to discuss a particular trend or topic.
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Send a text See our faces! Watch this episode on YouTube. In this episode of the Cloud Conversations Podcast, host Tom Wright is joined by Patrick Watson to unpack the key insights from Cavell Summit Asia‑Pacific, recently held in Sydney. Bringing together service providers, vendors and industry leaders from across the region, the Summit explored how APAC markets are evolving across UCaaS, CCaaS, AI, customer experience and partner models. Patrick shares his perspective on the overarching the...
Send a text See our faces! Watch this episode on YouTube. In this episode of Cavell Cloud Conversations, Patrick Watson is joined by Trent Webby to preview the upcoming Cavell Summit APAC in Sydney and explore why the region represents one of the most exciting growth opportunities in cloud communications. Book your ticket to Cavell Summit APAC here. They discuss the unique dynamics of the APAC market, from the rapid expansion of cloud and contact centre services across Southeast Asia to the r...
Send a text See our faces! Watch this episode on YouTube. In this special episode of Cavell Cloud Conversations, Patrick Watson is joined by Rui Ferraz and Richard Massey from Zoom to unpack the company’s rapid evolution from a meetings-first platform into a full-scale communications and telephony powerhouse. The discussion explores how Zoom has expanded its voice and telephony capabilities, why voice still plays a critical role in customer experience, and how AI is being embedded across Zoo...
Send a text See our faces! Watch this episode on YouTube. In this episode of Cavell Cloud Conversations, Finbarr Begley and Patrick Watson examine the rise of consumer-focused legislation across Europe and what it means for AI, automation, and customer service. With new rules emerging in markets like Italy and Spain, the conversation explores how regulators are stepping in to protect consumers from poor automated experiences while raising expectations around service quality. Finbarr and Patri...
Send a text See our faces! Watch this episode on YouTube. In this episode of Cavell Cloud Conversations, Finbarr Begley and Patrick Watson explore the growing importance of data gravity and what it means for business efficiency, user experience, and the future of cloud communications. They unpack how the way data is stored, accessed, and connected increasingly determines how effectively organisations operate and serve customers. The discussion covers recent industry developments, including s...
Send a text See our faces! Watch this episode on YouTube. In this episode of Cavell Cloud Conversations, Finbarr Begley and Patrick Watson take stock of how cloud communications evolved in 2025, reflecting on last year’s predictions and exploring what’s coming next. They discuss accelerating investment in high-growth markets, the growing importance of vertical specialisation among service providers, and the increasing impact of AI on customer experience and CCaaS performance. The conversation...
Send a text See our faces! Watch this episode on YouTube. In this episode of Cavell Cloud Conversations, Finbarr Begley and Patrick Watson break down the biggest insights from Cavell Enable which is Cavell's unique event that dives deep into how telephony is evolving inside Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Cisco. They unpack why high-quality voice still matters for customer experience, even as collaboration platforms dominate the enterprise stack. The discussion covers fresh Cavell data, including...
Send a text See our faces! Watch this episode on YouTube. In this episode of the Cavell Cloud Conversations, we explore how modern communication platforms have evolved into powerful hubs for both collaboration and workforce management. As these tools increasingly include employee monitoring features, new questions arise about trust, transparency, and the impact on team dynamics. We unpack how businesses are adopting these technologies, why high usage is crucial, and what happens when product...
Send a text See our faces! Watch this episode on YouTube. In this special episode of Cavell Cloud Conversations, hosts Patrick Watson and Finbarr Begley dive into what’s ahead for Cavell Enable in London on December 2025 - a leading industry event focused on telephony enablement and the evolving cloud communications landscape. They explore: - The evolution of Cavell Enable: From its early days to becoming a cornerstone for service providers and vendors. - Telephony enablement trends: Why it...
Send a text See our faces! Watch this episode on YouTube. In this episode, Patrick Watson and Finbarr Begley look back at the Cavell Summit North America. They talk about how AI is changing the cloud communications space and how customer experience (CX) is becoming a top priority for service providers. They also share where listeners can find full write-ups and updates from the event. Key Takeaways: AI is driving big changes in how providers build and deliver services.CX is now central to bus...
Send a text In a podcast twist, Patrick steps into the host’s seat and puts Finbarr on the spot with a quiz on cloud penetration rates across global communications markets. With Cavell’s deep expertise in market data and insights, Patrick leverages Cavell's data to test Finbarr’s grasp of how mature different countries are in adopting cloud-based communications and UCaaS solutions. The episode dives into data trends up to the end of 2024 and sets the stage for Cavell’s upcoming H1 2025 Cloud ...
Send a text In this episode, Finbarr and Patrick dive into the evolving world of voice AI, emotional profiling, and hyper-personalized customer journeys. They debate whether real-time emotional analytics in customer service is a breakthrough for better experiences or a step too far into surveillance, exploring recent research, regulatory changes, and the ethical dilemmas of AI-driven personalization. The conversation highlights the need for stronger consumer rights, transparency, and guardrai...
Send a text Join Patrick and Finbarr as they tackle a great question of modern work communications. In an environment where collaboration platforms blaze ahead without the need for a phone number, is the phone number itself obsolete? 🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn for all the latest updates on Cavell events, research and other services.
Send a text Join Finbarr Begley, Senior Analyst at Cavell, and Patrick Watson, Director of Research, as they dive into the latest trends and insights from Cavell's CCaaS Market Evolution Report. Discover how AI and automation are reshaping the contact center landscape, the impact on agent numbers, and the emerging markets poised for growth. This engaging discussion covers practical use cases, global market sizing, and the balance between automation and human touch in customer service. Don't m...
Send a text Finbarr and Patrick discuss some of the global, political and economic turmoil and how that impacts communication markets globally. Many of these key trends are covered in Cavell's latest Cloud Comms Market reports, which have just been released. One example in these challenging markets is differentiation. Differentiating by product is becoming increasingly difficult, but many vendors are now focusing on vertical specialisation as a key differentiator. 🔗 Follow us on LinkedI...
Send a text In this episode, Patrick is joined by Lee Hamilton, Head of Product Marketing at Dstny, to talk about voice communication. As personal and business communication preferences evolve, new channels across messaging and social media take the increasing spotlight, but is voice still relevant? Patrick and Lee discuss the importance of voice for businesses and communication service providers. Voice provides much richer data seams than other communication channels, and this can be vital f...
Send a text In this episode, Senior Analyst, Finbarr sits down with Dag Peak, Chief Products and Technology Officer at Alianza, to explore the transformative potential of AI in the telecommunications industry. Dag shares his vision for leveraging AI beyond mere network efficiencies, emphasising the importance of delivering enhanced communication services. The discussion delves into practical applications such as real-time language translation and AI-driven copilots for various professions, hi...
Send a text In this episode, Finbarr sat down with Oliver Lifely, Head of Sales for UK, Benelux, and Nordics at Luware, to explore the evolving landscape of contact centres. They delve into the integration of Microsoft Teams, the shift towards knowledge workers, and the growing role of AI in enhancing customer interactions. Oliver shares insights on the maturity of Teams as a telephony platform, the practical applications of AI, and the importance of data readiness. Tune in to discover how th...
Send a text Join Finbarr, Senior Analyst at Cavell, as he sits down with Jamie Stan, Managing Director of EMEA at 8x8, for an insightful discussion on the latest trends in cloud communications and customer experience (CX). In this episode, Jamie shares the story behind 8x8's recent rebrand and how it signifies a broader cultural and technological transformation within the company. They delve into the evolving demands of customers, the integration of AI and data processing in contact centres, ...
Send a text In this episode, Trent (Head of Asia-Pacific), and Patrick (Director of Research) look ahead to Cavell's inaugural APAC summit which is taking place at the end of February. The event will explore opportunities locally in the APAC market as well as international opportunities for local providers looking to expand their services on a global basis. During the podcast Trent takes Patrick through agenda highlights for the summit as well as overviewing the market's leading companies and...
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