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This research report frames artificial intelligence (AI) not as an incremental feature but as a paradigm shift in unified communications (UC), redefining how enterprises connect, coordinate, and get work done. For decades, UC platforms have acted as passive conduits—carrying calls, messages, and meetings between people. The emerging generation of A...

After a strong performance in 2024, the global video conferencing devices market entered a period of moderated growth in 2025. Unit shipments increased by 3.3%, while revenue grew 5.8%, supported by higher average selling prices. The slowdown reflects growing market maturity, ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, and shifting enterprise technology pri...

The global desktop, VoWLAN, and DECT phone market is entering a period of sustained structural contraction. This trend is driven by three reinforcing forces: substitution by softphones, rapid expansion of UCaaS ecosystems that minimize the need for dedicated handsets, and hybrid‑work dynamics that favor personal devices and reduce assigned‑desk den...

The global Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) market is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by digitalization, hybrid work adoption, and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Organizations worldwide are prioritizing modern communications as a strategic pillar of digital transformation, driving steady growth in UCa...

After experiencing growth in 2024, the video conferencing devices market slowed in H1 2025. Unit shipments for the total market declined by 0.4 percent in H1 2025, over the same period prior year, even though revenue grew at 8.2 percent, driven by higher prices resulting from tariff impacts. The slowdown in H1 2025 was concentrated in the USB camer...

The global audio conferencing devices market is experiencing a pivotal shift, driven by technological innovation, evolving workplace norms, and the growing demand for inclusive and secure communication solutions. While 2024 saw a slowdown in revenue growth, the long-term outlook remains strong, with the market expected to more than double by 2031. ...

This Frost & Sullivan study provides a comprehensive analysis of the key transformations shaping the global professional headsets market. The industry is undergoing significant disruption driven by the rapid adoption of software-based communication and collaboration platforms. This shift is transitioning demand from registered jack (RJ) connectivit...

Unit estimates and forecasts are presented in terms of installed unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) users (also referred to as seats), roughly equivalent to software licenses as of the end of any given calendar year. Users with multiple endpoints (e.g., IP desktop phones or PC, browser, and mobile clients) have been counted only once.Reven...

29 Aug 2025  |  Global  |  Market Research

The CPaaS Revolution: APIs, AI, and the New Era of Communication

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Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 IT decision-maker (ITDM) survey was conducted to gain insights into the following end-user organizations’ priorities: - Current communications and collaboration technology adoption rates and future adoption plans. - Demand for communications platform as a service (CPaaS) and programmable communications functionality throug...