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Insights & Updates

News, tutorials, and insights from the CrystalQore team.

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Dhiren Patel

Mar 2026

Introducing CrystalQore: Open Source UC for Everyone

We're excited to announce the public launch of CrystalQore — an enterprise-grade unified communications platform that's free and open source.

Product5 min read
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Sarah Chen

Mar 2026

Why We Chose Apache 2.0 for Our Open Source License

Picking the right license was one of the most important decisions we made. Here's why Apache 2.0 was the clear winner for CrystalQore.

Community4 min read
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Alex Rivera

Feb 2026

Setting Up Email Integration: Gmail, Outlook, and IMAP

A step-by-step guide to connecting your email accounts to CrystalQore for a truly unified inbox experience.

Engineering8 min read
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Maya Johnson

Feb 2026

The Future of Business Communications in 2026

AI, WebRTC, and the consolidation of tools — we explore the trends shaping how teams communicate this year.

Industry6 min read
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Dhiren Patel

Jan 2026

How Call Pop Transforms Customer Service

See how instant caller context gives your support team the information they need before they even pick up the phone.

Product5 min read
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James Kim

Jan 2026

Security Best Practices for Self-Hosted UC Platforms

From TLS configuration to firewall rules — everything you need to lock down your CrystalQore deployment.

Engineering7 min read
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Alex Rivera

Dec 2025

Building Plugins for CrystalQore: A Developer Guide

Learn how to extend CrystalQore with custom plugins using our SDK, from project scaffolding to publishing on the marketplace.

Engineering10 min read
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Maya Johnson

Dec 2025

Community Spotlight: How Teams Use CrystalQore

From healthcare clinics to remote agencies, hear how real teams are using CrystalQore to streamline their communications.

Community4 min read

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