European Unified-Communications-as-a-Service Forecast, 2022–2027
This IDC Market Forecast analyzes the European UCaaS market over the 2022–2027 forecast period."Voice is an integral part of the communications and collaboration stack, and combined UCaaS and CCaaS solutions will become more common as connecting the front and back offices on the same platform creates greater benefits for users," said Graham Fruin, senior research analyst, IDC European Unified Communications and Collaboration.
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Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Suggest Hybrid Deployments for On-Premises Customers
Enhance Your Offerings With Customer Life-Cycle Management
Enable AI-Based Features in Communications Channels
Prioritize Enhanced Security in Your UCaaS Platform
Offer Combined UCaaS and CCaaS solutions
Market Forecast
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
Voice Remains an Important Part of the Modern Communications and Collaboration Stack
Combined UCaaS and CCaaS Offerings
Inhibitors
Businesses Opting for Alternative Communications
Unclear Migration Paths
Significant Market Developments
UCaaS Pricing has Come Under Pressure, Leading to a Drop in ARPU
UCaaS and CCaaS Have Been Converging to Connect the Front and Back Offices
Cost Efficiency for IT-Related Workflows is the Key Factor for UCaaS Migration
Voice Usage is Becoming More Specialized
Growing Reliance on Channel Partners for Market Reach