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News and Insights for Today, and Tomorrow UC Today reports on the latest Microsoft Teams news and marketplace trends. Every day our tech journalists uncover the hottest topics and vendor innovations shaping the future of work.Our coverage is fully digital offering our audience authentic news and insights on the channel of their choice. We offer daily news, weekly features, video conversations and authority content aligned to the needs of business leaders in today's world.For industry professionals, our weekly newsletter offers a range of popular stories hand-picked by our editorial team. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.If you're seeking editorial coverage, connect with our news desk.

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Microsoft Teams News November Update (2024)

11/8/2024
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 Scott LinkedInTwitterTom Arbuthnot LinkedInTwitterThanks 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.

Duration:00:41:09

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Microsoft Teams News October Update (2024)

10/15/2024
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 FiresideMicrosoft Teams Devices Ask Me AnythingMicrosoft IgniteThe Converged Communications Partner Sales BootcampMicrosoft UC User Group LondonStay 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 Scott LinkedInTwitterTom Arbuthnot LinkedInTwitterThanks for watching, if you’d like more content like this, don’t forget to

Duration:00:30:35

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Microsoft Teams News SEPTEMBER Update (2024)

9/11/2024
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: Intelligent Recap for Ad-hoc Meetings: Channel Cards: Town Hall Reactions & Graph APIs: Voice Isolation on MacOS: Rooms and Devices: Custom Backgrounds in Teams Rooms on Android:Join Zoom Meetings with ID on Teams Rooms on Android:Dynamic Video Tile Size in Teams Rooms on Windows: Direct Recording in Teams Rooms on Windows:PowerPoint Live in Cloud Video Interop:BYOD Participant Roster Grouping:Yealink Teams Phones on MDEP:Events and Plugs:

Duration:00:27:51

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Microsoft Teams News AUGUST Update (2024)

8/8/2024
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 News Microsoft 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 Scott LinkedInTwitterTom Arbuthnot LinkedInTwitterThanks 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.

Duration:00:31:12

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Microsoft Teams News JULY Update (2024)

7/25/2024
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 News European Commission's Objections:Microsoft Teams Phone Intelligent Call Recap:Recording and Transcription Policies:Copilot Sales Plugin:Intelligent Translation of Chats:Multi-tenant Enhancements:Custom Backgrounds for Teams Rooms Panels:SIP Interoperability:Teams Events Virtual Converge Partner Bootcamp (APAC)Teams Fireside Chat with Traci Herr:Microsoft Teams Devices Ask Us Anything:Connect with Rob Scott and Tom Arbuthnot on socials here: Rob Scott LinkedInTwitterTom Arbuthnot LinkedInTwitterThanks 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.

Duration:00:20:51

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Microsoft Teams News JUNE Update (2024)

6/6/2024
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 News Team Copilot - a new personal assistant?Places Public Preview - 'an app that reimagines flexible work' Teams Events Teams Fireside ChatMicrosoft Teams Devices Ask Me AnythingVirtual Converged Communications Partner Technical BootcampMicrosoft UC User Group LondonCommsverse

Duration:00:24:44

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Microsoft Teams News MAY Update (2024)

5/15/2024
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 News MicrosoftTeams Events European Collaboration SummitMicrosoft Teams Devices Ask Me AnythingMicrosoft Build, Seattle and OnlineUCX ManchesterTeams Fireside Chat with Juan RiveraCommsverse

Duration:00:40:48

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Microsoft Teams News APRIL Update (2024)

4/10/2024
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 Horizons Teams Phone Devices Meetings and Rooms Revolution Copilot's Intelligent Evolution Teams Events Comms svNextMicrosoft 365 Community Conference Teams Fireside chatCommsverse

Duration:00:36:38

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Microsoft Teams News MARCH Update (2024)

3/6/2024
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 NeatSatish Upadhyaya, MVP, Microsoft 365 UC ArchitectAmanda Sterner, Microsoft MVP, Technical Architect, Advania – Knowledge FactoryMicrosoft Teams News Copilot for financeTeams Rooms Microsoft Teams now supports Android AutoTeams Phone Private line is now availableEvents Channel Partners Conference & ExpoTeams Fireside ChatEnterprise Connect - Everything a Teams Service Owner needs to knowCommsVNextIgnite has a date! In Chicago and online

Duration:00:29:49

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Microsoft Teams News FEBRUARY Update (2024)

2/7/2024
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 News Events Microsoft Teams Devices Ask Me AnythingTeams Nation OnlineMicrosoft Teams Phone SummitMicrosoft UC User Group London at Poly EECEnterprise Connect - Everything a Teams Service Owner needs to know

Duration:00:35:13

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Microsoft Teams News JANUARY Update (2024)

1/24/2024
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: Satish Upadhyaya, Microsoft Unified Communications Architect, SoftelAmanda Sterner, Technical Architect, AdvaniaMicrosoft Teams News Events ISE 2024Teams Fireside ChatMicrosoft Teams Devices Ask Me Anything

Duration:00:22:20

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Microsoft Teams Predictions Show 2024 - Who Will Be Right

12/12/2023
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: Patrick WatsonTom ArbuthnotGraham WalshDan BalitewiczKevin KiellerJosh BlalockRandy ChapmanSatish UpadhyayaAmanda SternerRyan HerbstStåle HansenRob Scott

Duration:00:23:07

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Microsoft Ignite 2023 – Teams News Special

11/23/2023
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 News

Duration:00:47:08

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Microsoft Teams News NOVEMBER Update (2023)

11/9/2023
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 News Microsoft Q1 Results10,000 customers using Teams PremiumGeneral 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 countriesMicrosoft Teams Integrates with DALL-E for AI-Generated BackgroundsEvents Microsoft IgniteCall & Contact Centre Expo, LondonCavell EnableMicrosoft UC User Group LondonTeams Fireside Chat with Ilya Bukshteyn

Duration:00:35:32

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Microsoft Teams News SEPTEMBER Update (2023)

10/4/2023
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 News Microsoft 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 CiscoAlgo 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 OCT https://ucxevents.io/

Duration:00:21:53

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Microsoft Teams News OCTOBER Update (2023)

10/4/2023
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 News Copilot 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 UKEvents UC ExpoSouth Coast SummitMicrosoft Envision London at ExCel LondonTeams Fireside Chat with Karuana Gatimu

Duration:00:27:29

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Microsoft Teams News AUGUST Update (2023)

8/11/2023
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 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 News Microsoft FY2023 Q4 Results - 17M Teams Phone SeatsMicrosoft Inspire announcementsMaxHub CertificationEU Antitrust Inquiry into Microsoft Teams BundlingForthcoming Events Teams Fireside Chat, SeptemberMicrosoft UC User Group, London, September in Person with Michel Bouman from Microsoft

Duration:00:45:27

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Microsoft Teams News JULY Update (2023)

7/6/2023
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 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 News Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing details and readiness adviceMicrosoft Teams Rooms on Windows 4.17New 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 Events Microsoft Inspire GTM Pre-Day on Monday, July 17 – Microsoft Community HubTeams Fireside Chat, JulyMicrosoft Teams Devices – Ask Me Anything Monthly Teams Call

Duration:00:37:59

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Microsoft Teams News JUNE Update (2023)

6/8/2023
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 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 News Deadlines Approaching ⚠ Forthcoming Events Teams Fireside Chat, JuneInfocomm, June 10-16, Orlando, FloridaCommsverse, June 21-22, Mercedez-Benz World, UKMicrosoft UC User Group London, July 6thTeamsdagen, October 4th, Sweden

Duration:00:29:58

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Microsoft Teams News MAY Update (2023)

5/10/2023
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 News Green screen feature in Teams Meetings - Public PreviewSnapchat Lenses for Microsoft TeamsForthcoming Events Microsoft 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

Duration:00:34:35