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Dave Michels is the Principal Analyst and Founder of TalkingPointz. He has extensive experience with all levels of the enterprise communications industry. Dave works with global providers, public and private investors and other industry participants (channels and consultants) to provide insights and guidance about the industry and how industry offerings transform enterprise workflow and collaboration.
Dave closely monitors industry news and trends, and shares insightful commentary and analysis in his posts and reports on TalkingPointz. Additionally, Dave contributes to many industry sites, presents regularly at industry events, and provides advisory services to industry stakeholders. The Director of the Innovation Showcase at Direct Connect, Dave is required to be current on all things enterprise communications. Those who need to know appreciate his breadth and depth of knowledge as well as his NO-BS (and no ads) style! Source
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Archive for July 27, 2026 | TalkingPointz
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Archive for July 27, 2026 | TalkingPointz
A company rooted in action cameras has brought a different set of assumptions to wireless audio, desktop video, and meeting-room collaboration. The company's enterprise collaboration portfolio now includes the Insta360 Mic Pro wireless microphone system, the Insta360 Link 2 Pro...
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