{"id":823190,"date":"2025-05-18T09:26:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T07:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=823190"},"modified":"2025-05-18T09:26:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T07:26:50","slug":"sign-up-for-the-zoom-technical-innovation-day-and-find-out-how-to-transform-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/823190\/sign-up-for-the-zoom-technical-innovation-day-and-find-out-how-to-transform-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Sign up for the Zoom Technical Innovation Day and find out how to transform your business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>First Distribution, in partnership with Zoom, is hosting a Zoom Technical Innovation Day to show South African executives how they can transform their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The must-attend event is aimed at business executives and will run from 10:00-15:00 on 22 May 2025 at The Venue in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can apply for a ticket to the Technical Innovation Showcase Day. If your application is successful, you will receive your ticket by email.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leads.mybroadband.co.za\/first-distribution\/?utm_source=MyBroadband&amp;utm_medium=SponsoredArticle&amp;utm_term=May2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply to register.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt First Distribution, we believe in the power of technology to transform the way businesses operate,\u201d said David Nel, Cloud General Manager for First Distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Zoom Technical Innovation Day is a testament to what\u2019s possible when cutting-edge communication tools, Artificial intelligence and world-class hardware integrations come together,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expert speakers at the Zoom Technical Innovation Day will unpack how the platform integrates with leading hardware partners and vendors to deliver end-to-end meeting room and hybrid work solutions for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These experts will also provide attendees with critical insights into the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zoom Workplace fuelled by Zoom AI <\/strong>\u2013 How to streamline communication, increase employee engagement, and improve productivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zoom AI Companion<\/strong> \u2013 A perfect blend of features and functionality that can help drive your customers\u2019 business success (from summaries and chat assistance to task management and even coaching).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with these insights, experts will provide live demos of real-world solutions and showcase hands-on experiences, allowing attendees to see the new and exciting ways that businesses can interact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want our customers to understand that Zoom is far more than just a meeting license,\u201d said Channel Norval, First Distribution\u2019s Zoom Brand Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a comprehensive communications platform that includes solutions like Zoom Spaces, Zoom Contact Centre, and Zoom Phone \u2013 designed to co-exist within your current environment,\u201d said Norval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoom Technical Innovation Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several experts from First Distribution and Zoom will highlight the simplicity of Zoom, too, as part of the event \u2013 including its capabilities and its channel-first approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rob Wiles, the ZCX Channel Manager for Zoom, said that Zoom is focused on making applications easy to use &#8211; from the interface right up to the contact centre suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is this simplicity and reliability that sets Zoom apart from its competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe platform proves remarkably user-friendly, even for those who aren\u2019t tech-savvy, while consistently delivering dependable performance,\u201d added Ryno Venter, Zoom Solutions Engineer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This simplicity is key, and while it can often be tough to balance with innovation, Zoom is the exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cZoom continues to impress with how quickly it rolls out new features and functionality, all while maintaining the same intuitive, user-friendly experience it\u2019s known for,\u201d said First Distribution\u2019s Zoom Product Manager John William de Jongh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with this simplicity, businesses benefit from Zoom\u2019s channel-first approach, as it aims to drive 80% of EMEA business through its valued channel partners within the next two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis channel-first approach represents more than just a business model shift,\u201d said David Fisher, Head of Distribution for Zoom\u2019s EMEA region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s about creating a robust partnership framework where Zoom partners are fully equipped to drive customer success and growth in their markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this chance to innovate, connect, and explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can apply for a ticket to the Technical Innovation Showcase Day. 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