Roundtable

Modernizing Communications, Driving Efficiency, and Reducing Costs

21 May 2026 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EST
Data-driven.
People first.
Executive Engagement.

How a fully managed, cloud-native solution that enhances performance and supports the future of work can help businesses be more efficient, reduce operational costs and improve collaboration?

At a time when organizations are rapidly transitioning from legacy systems and
fragmented voice infrastructures, those that fail to modernize face significant
challenges. These legacy environments can be expensive to maintain, difficult to scale, and unable to fully support the needs of a distributed workforce. Outdated systems can lead to inefficiencies, higher operational costs, and reduced collaboration capabilities, hindering overall performance and growth. As organizations embrace digital transformation, how do you build a communications foundation that is agile, scalable, and secure enough to meet the demands of the future of work?

Organizations are exploring how they connect, collaborate and scale in a digital-first world. Cloud-native solutions are emerging as a key enabler—streamlining operations, simplifying management, and improving performance while also reducing cost. The challenge lies in understanding which solutions align best with business needs, and how to transition effectively from legacy environments. Tools are allowing organizations to customize their communications infrastructure according to their unique operational requirements, whether they require essential voice services or advanced collaboration tools.

This roundtable will bring leaders together to share challenges, explore strategies, and discuss what a next-generation enterprise communications platform should deliver. The conversation will help organizations uncover practical approaches for modernizing their communications infrastructure while preparing for the future.

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Discussion Topics

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Understanding the challenges of maintaining legacy systems and fragmented communication systems in a digital-first world

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Exploring how fully managed, cloud-native solutions can streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve agility

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Identifying strategies to enhance collaboration, performance, and scalability in support of the evolving workplace.

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Alex Boehme, CTO, H&M Group
"Since the session I did have several of the attendees reach out to me. We were able to grow our networks, connect together, share experiences, and I look forward to continuing those dialogs into the future"
Jeffrey Johnson, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Security Officer, Siemens Health Affairs for North America
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Dr Brian Letort, Fellow & Chief Enterprise Architect, Northrop Grumman
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Margaret Bond, Director of Cyber Security, Numotion
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Marty Sprinzen, Founder & CEO, Vantiq

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Collaborate and network to gain expertise and experience on how to best act and succeed

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In-depth face time with the world’s leading tech companies pushing the boundaries to solve your challenges

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