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Watch on YouTube.In the June 2025 edition of the Microsoft Teams News Show, host Rob Scott from UC Today is joined by Tom Arbuthnot of Empowering.Cloud and a seasoned panel of experts for a fast-paced breakdown of what's shaping the Microsoft Teams ecosystem. Fresh off his holiday and full of insights, Tom unpacks the biggest headlines from Microsoft Build, the newest Teams collaboration features, Copilot updates, Teams Phone innovations, and what to expect from key events like InfoComm, CCW Las Vegas, and Commsverse UK.With AI deepening its roots across the Microsoft 365 landscape, this episode takes you inside the latest announcements — including multi-agent orchestration, threaded messages, live transcription, speaker recognition in Android rooms, and more.Key Discussion Points:Copilot Breakthroughs at Microsoft Build:Tom and the panel unpack Copilot tuning, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and game-changing multi-agent orchestration that makes AI more adaptable and enterprise-ready than ever before.Smart Collaboration Updates in Teams:Threaded replies, streamlined file sharing with external users, and deeper AI integrations make team chat and channel work more intuitive and secure.Copilot in Teams – Deep Dive:Intelligent Recap now includes shared screen content, audio summaries, and real-time agents in meetings — taking productivity to new heights.Teams Phone & Teams Rooms Innovations:From transient transcription in sensitive calls to long-awaited call-waiting beeps and full speaker recognition for Android Rooms, the UC experience is expanding fast.Next Steps:Tune in to InfoComm (June 7–13) and CCW (June 9–12)Don't miss Commsverse (June 18–19)Apply for the UC Awards before June 20Watch the full episode to hear more about the community sessions and fireside chats coming this month.Thanks for watching, if you'd like more content like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.Join our new LinkedIn Community Group.

Watch on YouTube.In this UC Today exclusive, host David Dungay is joined by Microsoft experts Tom Arbuthnot, Kevin Kieller, Amanda Sterner, Ryan Herbst, Satish Upadhyaya, and Tom Halards for the highly anticipated Microsoft Teams Monthly Update.With Microsoft's staggering quarterly results and a raft of new Teams innovations, this conversation takes you behind the headlines into what's really happening — from Copilot's evolving AI personas to critical updates in Teams Rooms and Contact Center integrations. Whether you're a decision-maker, IT pro, or everyday Teams user, this episode is packed with can't-miss insights on the future of collaboration and communication.Microsoft Teams is evolving fast — and it's not slowing down.In this dynamic roundtable, the panel unpacks the biggest Teams stories and roadmap highlights you need to know:Microsoft's record-breaking financials and 430M+ M365 users: What's driving growth and where is Teams in the mix?Contact Center evolution with Unify certification and licensing enforcement: Major changes for integrated voice solutions.Copilot 2.0 and the rise of AI Agents: From assistants to "Agent Bosses" — why training and adoption are now essential.Rooms and Devices upgrades: Face recognition, translated captions, local PTZ controls, and facilitator AI agents for Android.Roadmap gems: Sensitive content detection, silent test calls, remote diagnostics, and much more.AI is rapidly transforming Teams into not just a collaboration tool, but a workplace operating system. This episode breaks down what's hype, what's here now, and what's just around the corner — with expert takes on every announcement.Connect with our hosts David Dungay and Tom Arbuthnot on socials here:David DungayLinkedInTwitterTom ArbuthnotLinkedInTwitterThanks for watching, if you'd like more content like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.Join our new LinkedIn Community Group. 

Watch on YouTube.Join David Dungay and co-host Tom Arbuthnot as they welcome a power-packed panel of Microsoft Teams experts—Josh Blalock, Graham Walsh, Ryan Herbst, and Kevin Kieller—for April's can't-miss Teams Monthly Update. From AI agents that think for you to game-changing integrations, this episode dives deep into the updates reshaping the Microsoft Teams ecosystem.April's edition of Microsoft Teams Monthly is a whirlwind of Copilot agents, smarter rooms, and surprise integrations. Whether you're an IT pro, end user, or Teams nerd (no judgment here), you'll want to catch every minute of this one.Copilot Agent UpgradesNew “Researcher” and “Analyst” agents offer powerful multi-step reasoning for enterprise-grade insights.Interpreter Agent enters public preview with real-time voice translation in multiple languagesFacilitator Agent helps meetings stay on track with nudges, time checks, and agenda promptsTeams Phone + DynamicsMicrosoft debuts Teams Phone Extensibility for tighter contact center integrationsMajor ISVs jump on board—lowering costs, boosting flexibilityDevices, Devices, DevicesCisco brings Apple AirPlay to Teams RoomsPTZ camera controls come to Android MTRsYealink, Jabra, and others push M-DEP devices into general availabilityShure gets Teams Room kits officially certifiedFiles Tab Gets SmarterNew “Shared” tab consolidates links, OneDrive, and SharePoint files—finally solving Teams file chaosPlus: Event previews, live commentary, and a few laughs along the way.Connect with our hosts David Dungay and Tom Arbuthnot on socials here:David DungayLinkedInTwitterTom ArbuthnotLinkedInTwitterThanks for watching, if you'd like more content like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.Join our new LinkedIn Community Group.

Watch on YouTube.Welcome to UC Today's Microsoft Teams Monthly Update with David Dungay and Tom Arbuthnot! This month's episode is packed with game-changing updates, and we've got an expert panel to dissect every major development. Joining David are:Tom Arbuthnot – Microsoft Teams & UC expertJosh Blalock – Industry thought leaderSatish Upadhyaya – Microsoft specialistRyan Herbst – UC strategistWhat's on the agenda?Skype is officially dead! What does this mean for enterprises?M-DEP finally goes GA with the first certified device—what's next?Copilot's AI-powered call summaries & Intelligent Recap—are they game-changers?Microsoft's latest Teams admin and CarPlay updates—big wins for IT and mobile users.Skype Bows Out – What's Next?After decades of influence, Microsoft is officially shutting down Skype. But is this a big deal or just a relic of the past?M-DEP Hits the Market!The first-ever M-DEP-certified device is here! The Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS leads the charge in Android-based Teams Rooms, with more devices coming soon.AI Takes Over Teams MeetingsCopilot's AI-powered call summaries and Intelligent Recap for webinars & town halls bring next-level automation to enterprise meetings.New Tools for IT & Mobile UsersTeams Client Health Dashboard for proactive troubleshooting.Direct Routing SIP Call Flow Diagrams now available in Teams Admin Center.Apple CarPlay & Siri Enhancements make it easier to stay connected on the go.Plus: We break down what ChatGPT-4.5 means for Microsoft Copilot and the rise of AI competitors like DeepSeek!Connect with our hosts David Dungay and Tom Arbuthnot on socials here:David DungayLinkedInTwitterTom ArbuthnotLinkedInTwitterThanks for watching, if you'd like more content like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.Join our new LinkedIn Community Group.

Watch on YouTube.In this packed episode of UC Today, David Dungay is joined by a powerhouse panel of Microsoft Teams experts:Tom ArbuthnotAmanda SternerSatish UpadhyayaKevin KeelerRyan HerbstJosh BlaylockFresh from ISE 2024, the team dives into the latest Microsoft Teams innovations, including new hardware, Express Install setups, MultiCam capabilities, AI-powered super resolution, and the future of meeting room experiences.If you want insider knowledge on the latest Microsoft Teams updates, this discussion is unmissable!The Microsoft Teams ecosystem is evolving faster than ever, and ISE 2024 was packed with groundbreaking announcements. Our expert panel breaks down everything you need to know about Teams hardware, AI advancements, and smart meeting room solutions.ISE 2024 Highlights – The latest Jabra, Shure, Logitech, and MaxHub Teams-certified hardware for next-gen meeting spaces.BYOD vs. Native Teams Rooms – The ongoing debate: When does a business upgrade to a full Teams Room solution?MultiCam for Teams Rooms – Now generally available, enabling seamless multi-angle viewing in large rooms & classrooms.AI-Driven Super Resolution – How Microsoft is using AI to upscale low-quality video in poor network conditions.Microsoft Teams Panels & Room Occupancy – Real-time sensor data now prevents those “awkward walk-ins” during meetings.Microsoft-Android Partnership (M-DEP) – The latest OEM partnerships and what it means for Teams hardware innovation.Microsoft Teams is redefining the way we work—from AI-powered enhancements to streamlined hybrid collaboration. If you're an IT leader, UC strategist, or Microsoft Teams power user, this episode is a goldmine of insights!Connect with our hosts David Dungay and Tom Arbuthnot on socials here:David DungayLinkedInTwitterTom ArbuthnotLinkedInTwitterThanks for watching, if you'd like more content like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.Join our new LinkedIn Community Group.

To kick off the year, David Dungay was joined by Tom Arbuthnot of Empowering.Cloud, and Graham Walsh from Neat to explore the latest news from the Teams ecosystem.This discussion sheds light on the latest updates that enhanced Microsoft Teams' functionality, customer engagement tools, and AI-driven capabilities. Here's what you'll discover:Copilot Updates:Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, with agents, coming in JanuaryThe Microsoft 365 app (desktop and mobile) will also be named "Microsoft 365 Copilot" Microsoft Copilot extending to Teams and OutlookNew Pay-as-you-go billing model for Agents in SharePoint alongside Copilot Studio now has a Pay-As-You-Go experience Promotional access to Agents in SharePointDuring a promotional trial period running from January 6, 2025, through June 30, 2025, organizations with 50 or more Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses will automatically receive 10,000 additional queries per month for agents in SharePoint, giving users without Copilot licenses access to create and use agents.Using Copilot agents in group chats - FebTeams Updates:The new Microsoft Teams Chat and Channels experience Facilitator and translated agents SMS coming to teamsQueues app barge and whisper Monitor Whisper Barge and Takeover - MarchService level realtime stats coming to Microsoft Teams Queues App FebruaryPlaces development AOSP + mandatory android updates + MDEP Microsoft Teams: Meeting recap can be shared as a linkCaptions in Teams Rooms on Windows will support additional languages and real-time translationConnect with our hosts David Dungay and Tom Arbuthnot on socials here:David DungayLinkedInTwitterTom ArbuthnotLinkedInTwitterThanks for watching, if you'd like more content like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.Join our new LinkedIn Community Group.

Watch on YouTube.Welcome to the Microsoft Teams News Show, brought to you by UC Today! In this episode, Rob Scott and Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering Cloud are joined by a VIP panel of Teams experts to break down the latest and greatest updates from the Teams world.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's special guests:Rob Scott, Publisher at UC TodayTom Arbuthnot, Empowering CloudJosh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist, JabraKevin Kieller, Co-Founder & Lead Analyst, enableUCGraham Walsh, Director, Global Technical Sales, Alliances, NeatRyan Herbst, Vice President & Chief Device Strategist, UnifiedCommunications.com Here's what we cover:Microsoft Copilot's First Birthday: We share fun facts and stats about how Copilot is revolutionizing productivity.Microsoft Quarterly Earnings Results: Insights into Microsoft's financial performance and the impact of AI investments.Microsoft Teams Queues App GA: How the new Queues app enhances call queue management.Digital Signage in Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows: Exploring use cases and business benefits.Microsoft Copilot Autonomous Agents: What autonomous agents are and how they streamline business operations.Microsoft Places Roadmap: The latest on hybrid workspace optimization.Upcoming Industry Events: Key dates for Microsoft Ignite, Teams Fireside Chats, and more.Thanks for watching, and be sure to subscribe for more essential Microsoft Teams news and insights!Stay ahead of the curve by exploring these new features in your own Teams environment. Connect with our regular hosts Rob Scott and Tom Arbuthnot on socials here:Rob ScottLinkedInTwitterTom ArbuthnotLinkedInTwitterThanks for watching, if you'd like more content like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.Join our new LinkedIn Community Group.

In this month's episode of our Microsoft Teams news show, Kieran Devlin, Tom Arbuthnot and UC Today's panel of Microsoft Teams experts discuss the latest news impacting the Teams ecosystem:In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's special guests:Kieran Devlin, Technology Journalist, UC TodayTom Arbuthnot, Empowering CloudJosh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist, JabraSatish Upadhyaya, Microsoft Unified Communications Architect, SOFTEL CommunicationsGraham Walsh, Director, Global Technical Sales, Alliances, NeatAmanda Sterner, Employee Experience & Productivity Expert, Xenit ABExciting Teams Phone Updates! Pay-As-You-Go Calling Plans, Callbacks for Call Queues, Enhanced Survivable Branch Appliance, Operator Connect expansion, and more. How will these enhance your calling experience?Teams Rooms 5.2 Release: The release encompasses experience dynamic video tile resizing, Cloud IntelliFrame in room previews, and much more with the latest Teams Rooms update. What do you think of the enhanced video features?Microsoft Places Launching Soon! Microsoft Places will be generally available in Q4 CY24, with deployment beginning in November. Two new service plans—Places (core) and Places Premium—will be part of Teams Premium. How will this new feature reshape your workplace?Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 Announcements! Swathes of new features, including dynamic collaboration with pages, BizChat features, as well as updates for Copilot in Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, OneDrive and Word.Voice and Vision in Copilot Consumer Updates: An AI companion designed for everyone. Are you excited to explore the future of AI in your everyday tasks?Events and Plugs:The Teams Fireside chat covers the Queues App with Stella Lin and Cassandra Marrero on October 10Microsoft Teams Devices Ask Me Anything covering EMEA/NA and APAC on October 22 and 23Microsoft Ignite takes place November 19-21The Converged Communications Partner Sales Bootcamp occurs 2-4 and 3-5 DecemberMicrosoft UC User Group London takes place on November 27Stay ahead of the curve by exploring these new features in your own Teams environment. Connect with our regular hosts Rob Scott and Tom Arbuthnot on socials here:Rob ScottLinkedInTwitterTom ArbuthnotLinkedInTwitterThanks for watching, if you'd like more content like this, don't forget to

Dive into our SEPTEMBER 2024 Microsoft Teams Show!In this month's episode of our Microsoft Teams news show, host Rob Scott returns with a deep dive into the latest updates and features that are reshaping the Teams ecosystem. Joined by Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering Cloud and a panel of Microsoft Teams experts, the discussion covers significant advancements, from contact center enhancements to AI-driven meeting summaries.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's special guests:Rob Scott, Publisher at UC TodayTom Arbuthnot, Empowering CloudSatish Upadhyaya, Microsoft Unified Communications Architect, SOFTEL CommunicationsKevin Kieller, Co-Founder & Lead Analyst, enableUCGraham Walsh, Director, Global Technical Sales, Alliances, NeatAmanda Sterner, Employee Experience & Productivity ExpertWhether you're an IT professional, a business leader, or simply a Teams enthusiast, this episode offers invaluable insights into how these updates can improve your collaboration experience.Callback for Call Queues: Microsoft Teams now lets callers request a callback instead of waiting on hold. Discover how this game-changing feature could revolutionize customer service operations.Intelligent Recap for Ad-hoc Meetings: Coming in October, Intelligent Recap will bring AI-driven summaries to spontaneous meetings and calls. Find out how this feature could transform your meeting follow-ups.Channel Cards: Quick overviews of channel activities are now at your fingertips with the new Channel Cards. How will this impact team collaboration in Teams?Town Hall Reactions & Graph APIs: New reactions and Q&A export features are here for Town Halls in Teams. Explore how these tools enhance large-scale events and meetings.Voice Isolation on MacOS: AI-powered noise suppression is now available for Mac users. Learn why this feature is a must-have for hybrid work environments.Rooms and Devices:Custom Backgrounds in Teams Rooms on Android: Customization just got a boost! Find out how custom backgrounds in Teams Rooms on Android can elevate your meeting experience.Join Zoom Meetings with ID on Teams Rooms on Android: Joining Zoom meetings just got easier on Teams Rooms. What does this mean for businesses juggling multiple platforms?Dynamic Video Tile Size in Teams Rooms on Windows: Teams Rooms on Windows now adjusts video tile size based on room occupancy. Discover how this dynamic feature enhances video conferencing. Direct Recording in Teams Rooms on Windows: Start and stop meeting recordings directly from Teams Rooms on Windows. Learn how this feature simplifies the recording process.PowerPoint Live in Cloud Video Interop: PowerPoint Live presentations can now be displayed as video content in Cloud Video Interop. See how this boosts remote presentation quality.BYOD Participant Roster Grouping: The new participant roster grouping in Teams BYOD rooms brings individual identification and meeting intelligence to the next level.Yealink Teams Phones on MDEP: Yealink's new Teams phones run on the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform. What does this mean for the Teams device landscape?Events and Plugs:

Watch on YouTube.Dive into our AUGUST 2024 Microsoft Teams Show! Host Tom Wright teams up with special guest Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering.Cloud to unpack recent updates and announcements. Joined by a panel of seasoned Teams experts, find out what's new in the Teams ecosystem.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's special guests:Ryan Herbst, Vice President & Chief Device Strategist, UnifiedCommunications.comJosh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist at JabraMicrosoft Teams NewsMicrosoft Earnings FY24 Q4 Modern Work Insights Multiple Teams Client Improvements Speaker recognition for all Teams Rooms on Windows Microsoft Teams devices updates / Chat Notification Service Depreciation Teams Displays End of support September 2025 Microsoft to discontinue Microsoft 365 connectors in Teams (but extends deadlines to move to Power Automate)Connect with Rob Scott and Tom Arbuthnot on socials here:Rob ScottLinkedInTwitterTom ArbuthnotLinkedInTwitterThanks for watching, if you'd like more content like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.Join our new LinkedIn Community Group.

Dive into our July 2024 Microsoft Teams Show! Host Rob Scott teams up with special guest Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering.Cloud to unpack recent updates and announcements. Joined by a panel of seasoned Teams experts, find out what's new in the Teams ecosystem.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's special guests:Graham Walsh, Product Specialist at NeatRyan Herbst, Vice President & Chief Device Strategist, UnifiedCommunications.comMicrosoft Teams NewsEuropean Commission's Objections: Discussion on the European Commission's formal statement of objections to Microsoft regarding the bundling of Teams with Office 365/Microsoft 365.Microsoft Teams Phone Intelligent Call Recap: Now generally available, part of Teams Premium or Microsoft 365 Copilot license.Recording and Transcription Policies: New policies for recording and transcription including explicit consent requirements.Copilot Sales Plugin: AI assistant for sales meetings and CRM integration.Intelligent Translation of Chats: Automatic language translation in text chats.Multi-tenant Enhancements: Improvements for organizations with multiple tenants.Custom Backgrounds for Teams Rooms Panels: Consistent branding inside and outside meeting rooms, available with Teams Rooms Pro license.SIP Interoperability: Enhanced interoperability with third-party services through Pexip.Teams Events Virtual Converge Partner Bootcamp (APAC): July 8th to July 10th, 9 PM to 1 AM PDT.Teams Fireside Chat with Traci Herr: July 11th, discussing Intune and Android devices.Microsoft Teams Devices Ask Us Anything: July 15th and 16th.Connect with Rob Scott and Tom Arbuthnot on socials here:Rob ScottLinkedInTwitterTom ArbuthnotLinkedInTwitterThanks for watching, if you'd like more content like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.Join our new LinkedIn Community Group.

Dive into our JUNE 2024 Microsoft Teams Show! Host Rob Scott teams up with special guest Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering.Cloud to unpack recent updates and announcements. Joined by a panel of seasoned Teams experts, find out what's new in the Teams ecosystem.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's special guests:Graham Walsh, Product Specialist at NeatKevin Kieller, Co-Founder and Lead Analyst, enableUCSatish Upadhyaya, MVP, Microsoft 365 UC ArchitectRyan Herbst, Vice President & Chief Device Strategist, UnifiedCommunications.comMicrosoft Teams NewsCopilot+ PCs and Microsoft RecallTeam Copilot - a new personal assistant?Places Public Preview - 'an app that reimagines flexible work'Bookable Desks in Microsoft Teams updateA big drop of new capabilities to help you manage Microsoft Teams channelsIntelligent Recap updates - even more language support announcedCustom emojis and reactions - dangerous or fun? or both? We discussSlash commands to complete tasks more quicklyLive Events retirement delayedRoadmap - some cool new features coming up! Teams Events Teams Fireside Chat - Juan Rivera, Microsoft Corporate Vice President for Teams Calling, Meetings and Devices - June 13Microsoft Teams Devices Ask Me Anything - June 17 (EMEA/US) and 18 (APAC)Virtual Converged Communications Partner Technical Bootcamp - June 18 - 20Microsoft UC User Group London - June 19 - WPP office, LondonExperts LiveCommsverse - June 26 - 27

Dive into our MAY 2024 Microsoft Teams Show! Host Kieran Devlin teams up with special guest Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering.Cloud to unpack recent updates and announcements. Joined by a panel of seasoned Teams experts, find out what's new in the Teams ecosystem.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's special guests:Graham Walsh, Product Specialist at NeatKevin Kieller, Co-Founder and Lead Analyst, enableUCJosh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist at JabraRandy Chapman, Solutions Engineer in Video Collaboration, LogitechTeams NewsMicrosoft is reportedly developing its own AI platform to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT. What does this mean for Microsoft, its AI strategy and its OpenAI partnership?Microsoft Quarterly earnings - 20 million Teams Phone users, an increase on 17 million last JulyOver one million Microsoft Teams Rooms customersTeams Rooms on Windows 5.0 - Lots of new features for Teams Rooms!New Teams update now on Teams RoomsZero Touch Deployment with Windows AutopilotSkype for Business DeprecationMeeting Chat shown by default in Gallery View for Teams Rooms on WindowsMicrosoft Teams Rooms Pro Portal Remote Access - How does it work and could it be a gamechanger for IT admins?Restricted SharePoint search began rolling out in public preview for Copilot for Microsoft 365New Notebook for Copilot (on the web) - What exactly is it and how does it work?Teams Events European Collaboration Summit - May 14-16Microsoft Teams Devices Ask Me Anything - May 21-22Microsoft Build, Seattle and Online - May 21-23UCX Manchester - May 21-22Teams Fireside Chat with Juan Rivera - June 13Commsverse - June 26-27

Dive into our APRIL 2024 Microsoft Teams Show! Host Rob Scott teams up with special guest Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering.Cloud to unpack recent updates and announcements. Joined by a panel of seasoned Teams experts, find out what's new in the Teams ecosystem.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's special guests:Graham Walsh, Product Specialist at NeatKevin Kieller, Co-Founder and Lead Analyst, enableUCJosh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist at JabraBIG NEWS: Microsoft to Decouple Teams from Office – A Global Game-Changer!Teams Phone's New HorizonsThe upcoming Queues app in Teams Premium (Summer 2024) Reliability redefined with a Teams Phone service level agreement promising 99.999% uptime Strategic Survivable Branch Appliance Enhancements Teams Phone Mobile's new operator rosterTeams Phone Devices Enhanced Teams Phone devices UI for streamlined call handling directly from your phone's home screen. Multi-task like a pro with improved multi-call handling. Sophisticated contact management for swift communication. Remote admin controls via TAC for bulk configuration and contact managementMeetings and Rooms RevolutionJosh Blalock announces Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP) launches with Jabra and Yealink. AV1 enhancement for screen sharing in Teams — expect lower bandwidth usage and smoother frame rates. IntelliFrame's automatic camera switching and multiple camera view for a richer remote experience. Upcoming intelligent speaker recognition and transcript attribution for a more inclusive meeting atmosphere. Simplified join options with ultrasound proximity, QR code, and meeting ID features. Copilot's Intelligent EvolutionCopilot compose enhancements bring smarter interactions to Teams chat. Intelligent call and meeting recaps in Teams Premium and Teams Mobile. Teams Events Comms svNext - April 23Microsoft 365 Community Conference - April 30 - May 1 -2Teams Fireside chat - May 9 Commsverse - June 26-27

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot and a panel of experts from the Microsoft Teams community.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's special guests:Graham Walsh, Product Specialist at NeatSatish Upadhyaya, MVP, Microsoft 365 UC ArchitectAmanda Sterner, Microsoft MVP, Technical Architect, Advania – Knowledge FactoryMicrosoft Teams News Copilot for financeCopilot new languagesTeams RoomsAndroid Rooms Big UpdateDaily maintenance restart window for Teams Rooms on Android devicesControl your Teams Room with your Windows PC on both Windows and AndroidMicrosoft Teams now supports Android AutoTeams Phone96 countries now on Operator ConnectPrivate line is now availableSelect IP phone models from Snom compatible with SIP GatewayPublic preview of Azure Operator Call ProtectionEventsChannel Partners Conference & Expo - 11 MarchTeams Fireside Chat - 14 MarchEnterprise Connect - Everything a Teams Service Owner needs to know - 25 MarchCommsVNext - 23 AprilIgnite has a date! In Chicago and online - 18-22 November, 2024

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot and a panel of experts from the Microsoft Teams community.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's special guests:Graham Walsh, Product Specialist at NeatKevin Kieller, Co-Founder and Lead Analyst, enableUCMicrosoft Teams News10 years of Satya NadellaHighlights from ISE 2024Android Roadmap UpdateMicrosoft Teams and other Office Apps on the Apple Vision ProImprovements for BYOD meeting spacesMicrosoft Copilot for Sales and Copilot for Service are now generally availableDecorate your Teams Video background now GA (Premium)EventsMicrosoft Teams Devices Ask Me Anything - 19-20 FebruaryTeams Nation Online - 21st FebruaryMicrosoft Teams Phone Summit - 5-7 MarchMicrosoft UC User Group London at Poly EEC - 7 MarchEnterprise Connect - Everything a Teams Service Owner needs to know - 25 March

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot and a panel of experts from the Microsoft Teams community.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's special guests:Satish Upadhyaya, Microsoft Unified Communications Architect, SoftelAmanda Sterner, Technical Architect, AdvaniaMicrosoft Teams NewsNew Front Line Worker Teams Phone LicenseOperator Connect in IndiaIs 2024 the year of Copilot or the year of Premium?Join Teams work meetings from Microsoft Teams (free) and vice versaLoop components in Teams channelsTeams Android AutoEventsISE 2024 - January 30-February 2Teams Fireside Chat - February 8Microsoft Teams Devices Ask Me Anything - February 19-20

Join Rob Scott from UC Today for an insightful 2024 Microsoft Teams predictions show! We're delighted to have Tom Arbuthnot, a renowned Microsoft Teams expert and co-founder of Empowering.Cloud, on board to discuss this year's exciting predictions.Our panel of Teams experts shared their insights on the evolving landscape of Microsoft Teams. From the integration of AI and mobility solutions to the potential expansion of Microsoft Calling Plans, we cover a wide range of topics that promise to shape the future of teamwork and technology.Key Predictions:Prediction #1: Teams Phone Mobile User Numbers by Patrick WatsonPrediction #2: AI and Teams Premium Enhancements by Tom ArbuthnotPrediction #3: Copilot's Slow Adoption for SMBs by Graham WalshPrediction #4: Microsoft's In-House Contact Centre Solution by Dan BalitewiczPrediction #5: The Rise of Copilot and Changes to Teams Premium by Kevin KiellerPrediction #6: Teams Integration with Social Apps by Josh BlalockPrediction #7: Copilot as the New Voice Assistant by Randy ChapmanPrediction #8: Global Expansion of Microsoft Calling Plans by Satish UpadhyayaPrediction #9: The Year of Teamwork by Amanda SternerPrediction #10: Next-Level Teams Rooms Experience by Ryan HerbstPrediction #11: Higher Adoption of Viva Engage by Ståle HansenPrediction #12: Enhanced Employee Engagement in Teams by Rob Scott

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot and a panel of experts from the Microsoft Teams community.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines from Microsoft Ignite with this month's special guests:Kevin Kieller, Co-Founder and Lead Analyst, enableUCJosh Blalock, Microsoft MVP & Chief Video Evangelist at JabraSatish Upadhyaya, Microsoft Unified Communications Architect, SoftelRyan Herbst, Vice President & Chief Device Strategist, UnifiedCommunications.comPatrick Watson, Head of Research, Cavell GroupStåle Hansen, Founder, CEO and Principal Cloud Architect, CloudWayMicrosoft Teams NewsMicrosoft 365 Copilot in Teams Channels and Teams Phone, including post callIntelligent recap will be included with M365 Copilot in DecemberTeams Phone: Voice isolation was announced, Private Line, Website click to call, Shared CallingMicrosoft Teams Rooms: Multi-stream and Cloud IntelliFrame, Speaker recognition with existing devices, Windows Autopilot and One-time password deployment, Pro portal remote access, Ultrasonic proximity join, Teams live events on Teams RoomsTeams Rooms on Android: Premium features support and calendar view updateSurface Hub 3Teams Rooms on Windows: First 4k device and sub-$1000 Microsoft Teams RoomsShared Space discovery and reporting via Teams desktop client with Pro Management Service QR codes for space reservation and Teams Display Sign-inBYOD Rooms - Teams Shared Display Mode3D Meetings Coming to Teams in January, Immersive Spaces and Microsoft Mesh generally available soon

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot and a panel of experts from the Microsoft Teams community.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's panel of special guests:Graham Walsh, Product Specialist at NeatKevin Kieller, Co-Founder and Lead Analyst, enableUCAmanda Sterner, Technical Architect, AdvaniaJosh Blalock, Microsoft MVP & Chief Video Evangelist at JabraSimon Leyland, Independent Consultant, AlloquySatish Upadhyaya, Microsoft Unified Communications Architect, SoftelMicrosoft Teams NewsMicrosoft Q1 Results320 million Microsoft Teams monthly active users10,000 customers using Teams PremiumMicrosoft Teams Rooms revenue grows triple-digits for nine consecutive quartersGeneral Availability of the new Microsoft Teams app"Enterprise" General Availability of Microsoft 365 CopilotMicrosoft Teams Android 9 Phones certification end date extensionOperator Connect – 77 Operators, 77 countriesSurface Hub 3 shipping dateMicrosoft Teams Integrates with DALL-E for AI-Generated BackgroundsEventsMicrosoft Ignite -  November 15–16Call & Contact Centre Expo, London - November 29-30Cavell Enable  - November 28Microsoft UC User Group London - November 28Teams Fireside Chat with Ilya Bukshteyn - December 

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines.Microsoft Teams NewsCopilot to GA for Enterprises 1st November Microsoft Mesh enters preview in October, including a new Teams experienceNew Surface Hub 3 Microsoft Teams RoomsShared Calling is Generally AvailableATA's on Teams SIP GatewayBT launch Teams Phone Mobile in the UKEventsUC Expo - 4th-5th October 2023South Coast Summit - 13th-14th October 2023Microsoft Envision London at ExCel London - 18th October 2023Teams Fireside Chat with Karuana Gatimu - 25th October 2023

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines.Microsoft Teams NewsMicrosoft Unbundles Teams in EUTeams Essentials and Phone Discount Bundle Pricing – US and UKMicrosoft Teams Rooms on Windows 4.18Teams Panels Update 3 – QR codesCloud Video Interop – down to two providers, Pexip and CiscoHotline phones for TeamsAlgo IP devices for overhead paging, alerts and door entries are supported with Teams SIP GatewayEnd of support for connecting to Skype for Business server in Microsoft Teams Rooms on WindowsJamie Stark – Teams Fireside Chat September 2023 – 14th September 2023Microsoft UC User group London at Cisco London Office – 19th September 2023UCX Europe – UC EXPO 4-5th OCThttps://ucxevents.io/

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's panel of special guests:Josh Blalock, Microsoft MVP & Chief Video Evangelist at JabraSatish Upadhyaya, MVP, Microsoft 365 UC ArchitectKevin Kieller, Co-Founder and Lead Analyst, enableUCRyan Herbst, Vice President & Chief Device Strategist, UnifiedCommunications.comMicrosoft Teams NewsMicrosoft FY2023 Q4 Results - 17M Teams Phone SeatsMicrosoft Inspire announcementsCopilot Pricing and Bing Chat EnterpriseCopilot for Teams PhoneCopilot for Teams ChatShared CallingTeams Phone in India with PartnersMaxHub CertificationEU Antitrust Inquiry into Microsoft Teams BundlingForthcoming EventsTeams Fireside Chat, SeptemberMicrosoft UC User Group, London, September in Person with Michel Bouman from Microsoft

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's panel of special guests:Graham Walsh, Microsoft MVP & Product Specialist / Strategic Alliances EMEA, NeatScott Riley, Founder, Cloud NexusSatish Upadhyaya, MVP, Microsoft 365 UC ArchitectSimon Leyland, Independent Consultant, AlloquyMicrosoft Teams NewsMicrosoft 365 Copilot licensing details and readiness adviceMicrosoft Teams Rooms on Windows 4.17MTR-A Update 2 2023 Rolling outNew Microsoft Teams Rooms Technical Solutions Professional 2023 (expertzone)Microsoft Teams certification end date for Android 9 devices has been extended from August 5th to November 5thMicrosoft Teams Real-Time Meeting Quality Monitoring NotificationsMicrosoft Teams Apple Car Play ImprovementsNew Teams client expected to GA October, new Microsite with more detailsForthcoming EventsMicrosoft Inspire GTM Pre-Day on Monday, July 17 – Microsoft Community HubTeams Fireside Chat, JulyMicrosoft Teams Devices – Ask Me Anything Monthly Teams Call

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot.In this update, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's panel of special guests:Josh Blalock, Microsoft MVP & Chief Video Evangelist, JabraGraham Walsh, Microsoft MVP & Product Specialist / Strategic Alliances EMEA, NeatRyan Herbst, Vice President & Chief Device Strategist, UnifiedCommunications.comKevin Kieller, Co-Founder and Lead Analyst, enableUCAmanda Sterner, Technical Architect, Advania - Knowledge FactoryMicrosoft Teams NewsIntelligent Meeting Recap GAAvatars GA and Immersive SpacesTrack and Pause Automatic Firmware Updates for Android-based Teams Devices in the Teams Admin CenterCloud Video Interop (CVI) Customers to Join Microsoft Teams Rooms Meetings via Improved SIP Guest Join ExperienceNews from Microsoft Build - Copilot in WindowsVirtual Front Desk on Teams Certified DisplaysEasier Hotdesking Sign-in with QR Code UpdateDeadlines Approaching ⚠Migrate 3PIP phonesUser Licences on Teams RoomsForthcoming EventsTeams Fireside Chat, JuneInfocomm, June 10-16, Orlando, FloridaCommsverse, June 21-22, Mercedez-Benz World, UKMicrosoft UC User Group London, July 6thTeamsdagen, October 4th, Sweden

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot.Hot on the heels of Comms vNext and Microsoft 365 Conference, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's panel of special guests:Josh Blalock, Microsoft MVP & Chief Video Evangelist, JabraGraham Walsh, Microsoft MVP & Product Specialist / Strategic Alliances EMEA, NeatScott Riley, Founder, Cloud NexusRyan Herbst, Vice President & Chief Device Strategist, UnifiedCommunications.comIn this session, we discuss Microsoft's 300 million MAU announcement and more crucially the unbundling of Microsoft Teams from the M365 suite of apps.Plus, the following headlines:Microsoft Teams NewsFirst Android 12 Microsoft Teams RoomsPoly dropping their RealConnect Service in Favour of PexipGreen screen feature in Teams Meetings - Public PreviewSnapchat Lenses for Microsoft TeamsPhone Link for iOS is now rolling out to all Windows 11 customersMicrosoft Copilot / M365 Conf newsForthcoming EventsMicrosoft Unified Communications User Group London, 11th May at PolyTeams Fireside Chat, 11th May at 16:00 BSTUC EXPO Manchester 2023 - May 17-18, Manchester CentralCrestron Modern Work Summit, May 23-24, Madrid

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot.Hot on the heels of Enterprise Connect 2023, we talk through the most popular Teams news headlines with this month's panel of special guests:Josh Blalock, Microsoft MVP & Chief Video Evangelist, JabraSimon Leyland, Independent ConsultantRandy Chapman, Microsoft MVP for Teams & Solutions Engineer, Video Collaboration, LogitechGraham Walsh, Microsoft MVP & Product Specialist / Strategic Alliances EMEA, NeatMicrosoft Teams NewsCopilot DemoFollow a MeetingInterrogate TranscriptNew Teams Client PreviewBYOD Devices - CrestronSurface Hub 2S: Now a Teams Rooms on Windows DeviceMicrosoft Android OSTeams DisplaysQR Code Join and Virtual ReceptionistClick to Call from Browser to TeamsDevicesCisco Devices CertifiedPoly Studio X70EcosystemLandis CertifiedEvents and PlugsTeams Fireside ChatComms vNext - this monthCrestron Modern Work Summit - May 23-24

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot.Together they talk through the most popular Teams news headlines, plus, after the news, they dive into some open Teams Q&A with special guests including:Scott Riley, Founder, Cloud NexusRyan Herbst, Vice President & Chief Device Strategist, UnifiedCommunications.comMicrosoft Teams NewsMonster features update coming for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android:Quickly start an ad-hoc meeting with the Meet buttonJoin Teams meeting with ID and passcodeExtend a current room reservation within a meetingFront row layout and meeting chat in Gallery, Large Gallery, and Together modeHDMI or USB-C content can be automatically shared or require pressing the share buttonShare laptop sound into the room/meeting when sharing content via HDMIRoom users can now add annotations to a screen share if the MTRoA has a touch displaySupport for Teams Premium Watermark-enabled meetingsMicrosoft Teams News (Continued)Teams Calendar and Press to Join is coming to Apple CarPlayTeams PowerShell 5.0Microsoft Teams Explicit Recording Consent Meeting PolicyCisco Webex Contact Center is now Certified for Microsoft TeamsEventsEnterprise Connect: 27-29th March, Orlando, FloridaTeams Fireside Chat - March: Nikki ChappleApril Illya - TeamsInsider.ShowHot Topics DiscussedTWO new Teams devices releasedTeams Premium edition - what do we think so far?Live captions and translation - reality?

UC Today host Rob Scott is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and co-founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot.Together they talk through the most popular Teams news headlines, plus, after the news, they dive into some open Teams Q&A with a panel of special guests including:Randy Chapman, Solutions Engineer, Video Collaboration, LogitechMark Vale, Chief Product Office, CallrouteRyan Herbst, Vice President & Chief Device Strategist, UnifiedCommunications.comScott Riley, Founder, Cloud NexusGraham Walks, Product Specialist / Strategic Alliances EMEA, Neat

Rob Scott from UC Today is joined by Microsoft Teams Expert and co-founder of Empowering.Cloud, Tom Arbuthnot, to discuss this year's #MicrosoftTeams predictions shared by leading experts from the Teams community.1. Ryan Herbst, UnifiedCommunications.com2. Patrick Watson, Cavell Group3. Simon Leyland, CloudInteract4. Scott Riley, Cloud Nexus5. Randy Chapman, UC Status6. Kevin Keiller, EnableUC7. Graham Walsh, Neat8. David Dungay, UC Today9. Zeus Kerravala, ZK Research10. Mark Vale, CommsverseMicrosoft Teams EventsUC Summit 2023 launches 23rd Janhttps://www.uctoday.com/summit/ISE, Barcelona, 31st Jan – 3rd Febhttps://www.iseurope.org/Teams Fireside Chat – 9th February, Adam Ballhttps://teamsfireside.chat/Cavell Cloud Comms Summit London, 8th Marchhttps://cavellgroup.com/events/ccs-lo...CommsvNext, 25th and 26th April, Denver, Cohttps://www.commsvnext.com/#Microsoft #Predictions

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this DECEMBER 2022 Microsoft Teams news update sponsored by NUWAVE.This month's news highlights include:Microsoft Teams News & EventsMicrosoft named a Leader in 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service, WorldwideMicrosoft has added Microsoft Teams calling plans for MexicoEnding the year on 43 Microsoft Teams Operator Connect service providersMicrosoft Teams Games for Work appMicrosoft Teams Panels room occupancy sensors.EventsUC Summit launches 23 JAN 2023, we're taking hybrid head on! Register now here.ISE 2023, 31 January - 3 February 2023, BarcelonaMWC 2023 end of FebCloud Comms Summit - London - early MarchEnterprise Connect - end of March

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this NOVEMBER 2022 Microsoft Teams news update sponsored by NUWAVE.

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this OCTOBER 2022 Microsoft Teams news update sponsored by CallCabinet.This month's news highlights include:Microsoft Teams News & EventsEmpowering.Cloud reaches over 1,000 membersMicrosoft Teams optimized for Apple silicon rolled outInvite live professional language interpreters to a Microsoft Teams meetings GANew in Microsoft Teams Public Preview, Choose real-time Live Captions in your preferred languageMicrosoft now selling #Microsoft eCDN (Enterprise Content Delivery Network)A new certification from Microsoft, Microsoft Teams Backup & Restore Certification - Veeam Software and Rubrik are the first ISVs to be certifiedTake third-party payments right in a Teams meetingsMicrosoft Teams is adding a schedule send for Teams ChatLogitech Brio 500 & 505 Cameras certified for Microsoft Teams

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot, bring us this September 2022 Microsoft Teams news update sponsored by Pexip.This month's news highlights include:New Microsoft Teams Rooms Basic and Pro licencesPay As You Go Calling PlansSkype for Business 3PIP Phones move to Microsoft Teams SIP Gateway – MC409857Azure Communication Services interoperability with Microsoft Teams GAPoly Rove DECT Wireless Phones now Microsoft Teams supported with Teams SIP GatewaySkype for Business Server vNextEventsUC Expo Europe 2022: 12-13 OctMicrosoft Ignite. October 12–14, 2022South Coast Summit, Southampton UK 13th-15th October

UC Today host Tom Wright and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this August 2022 Microsoft Teams news update.This month's news highlights include:Microsoft releases Q4 earningsInspire Microsoft Partner Conference - 4 areas of focus for Microsoft Teams for FY23 and 4 new featuresAnnouncing Microsoft Viva EngageMicrosoft launch their Microsoft Digital Contact Center PlatformSpectralink DECT handsets Microsoft Teams now supported with Teams SIP GatewayExpecting the Apple Silicon native Microsoft Teams client in SeptemberNew Empowering.Cloud briefings from MVP Graham Walsh on how Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android updates work and expert Kevin Kieller on User Accessible Teams Analytics.Events:Comms vNext August 16th-17th Denver, CO.UC Expo in London, 12th and 13th of October.Microsoft Ignite, October 12–14, 2022. South Coast Summit is 14th-15th October

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this July 2022 Microsoft Teams news update sponsored by Luware.

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this June 2022 Microsoft Teams news update.

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this MAY Microsoft Teams news update. 

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this April Microsoft Teams news update. 

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this February Microsoft Teams news update. This month's news update is sponsored by Nuwave.

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this February Microsoft Teams news update.

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot discuss this year's Microsoft Teams predictions.

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this December Microsoft Teams news update.

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this October Microsoft Teams news update.

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this September Microsoft Teams news update.

UC Today host Tom Wright and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this August Microsoft Teams news update.

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this July Microsoft Teams news update.

Kevin Keiller and Dino Caputo, Co-Founders of Enable UC host the latest episode of Turbocharging Teams

UC Today host Rob Scott and expert guest and Microsoft MVP, Tom Arbuthnot bring us this June Microsoft Teams news update.