Best Tom Arbuthnot Podcasts (2025)

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Microsoft Teams Update (May 2025) 30:42

8h ago30:42

30:42

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 ta…

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Rolling Out 200 Teams Rooms globally in 90 Days and driving savings at SCOR 23:55

3d ago23:55

23:55

Tom Arbuthnot talks with Reto Schadegg, Global IT Infrastructure Manager at SCOR, about how they rolled out 200 Microsoft Teams Rooms across 35 countries in just 90 days. SCOR's delivered a rapid global deployment by leveraging prior standardization and planning. Neat Bar Pro was selected after hands-on testing, becoming the core device for most ro…

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Taking a human-first approach to hybrid work with Neat 18:54

1d ago18:54

18:54

Neat Vice President of Emerging Products GTM, Hellene Garcia, and National Channel Director, Kristen Nash, join Mathew DeFreitas in the Collaboration Space to explore: - The evolution of hybrid work and where it's going - Neat's human-first approach to modern work - How Neat Pulse and Neat App Hub deliver on that approach with IT and end users - Ho…

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Compliance Recording in Microsoft Teams: What It Really Takes and How to Choose 34:51

12d ago34:51

34:51

Tom Arbuthnot chats with Michael Levy, CEO of Numonix, about what it really takes to deliver compliance-grade recording in Microsoft Teams. Compliance recording is centrally managed, encrypted, and built to meet regulations like GDPR and MiFID II. Microsoft certification requires rigorous audits, financial commitment, and ongoing platform alignment…

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Microsoft Teams Update - April 2025 13:38

17d ago13:38

13:38

Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - April 2025 Teams clients older than 90 days will be blocked General Channel is back Detect sensitive content screen shared in meetings Share PowerPoint control with all presenters New Unify Contact Center to Microsoft Teams Integration model Enforcement of Teams Phone license checks for Extend Contact Centres a…

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Bookable Desks in Microsoft Teams Explained 15:18

19d ago15:18

15:18

Tom Arbuthnot is joined by Microsoft’s Evie Grimshaw to dive into bookable desks in Microsoft Teams and how they fit into the broader solution with Microsoft Places. Bookable desks work with existing Teams devices and software—no new hardware or installs are needed. Bookable desks supports end-to-end booking, from remote reservations to automatic i…

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How Logitech Adds a “Cool” Factor to Your Google Meeting Rooms 23:04

22d ago23:04

23:04

Sudeep Trivedi from Logitech and AVI-SPL's Derrick Kelly join Nancy Lussier in this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast. The panel shares how adding Logitech solutions can add a "cool" factor to your Google Meeting Rooms and entice teams back to the office. Sudeep shares Logitech's commitment to offering certified Google solutions. He also d…

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Exploring Teams Phone Mobile: Mobile UCaaS Integration in Enterprise 26:54

24d ago26:54

26:54

Tom Arbuthnot speaks with Adam Holtby, a Principal Analyst at Omdia, about the evolving landscape of Teams Phone Mobile, mobile UCaaS integration and its strategic impact on organizations. Discussion Points: Challenges: Tom and Adam discuss the slow adoption of mobile UCaaS, highlighting the need for better integration between cellular networks and…

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UCStatus Podcast Episode 66: Teams new after Enterprise Connect 2025 54:55

28d ago54:55

54:55

Hello Readers, I hope you’re well. Welcome to Episode 66 of the UCStatus Podcast. This episode features me (@randychapman), Mark Vale (@markvale) and Shawn Harry (@shawnharry). This week we have a ton of stuff to cover off the back of Enterprise Connect 2-25. There’s usually a lot of stuff revealed at EC and this year was no exception. I had a list…

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Copilot and AI in the Legal Sector and Work Transformation - Matt Peers, Global COO, Pinsent Mason 26:08

1M ago26:08

26:08

Matt Peers, the Global COO of Pinsent Masons, shares his insights on the adoption of modern work technologies, particularly AI and Microsoft's Copilot, within the legal sector. Matt discusses his professional journey, including his experiences as both a CIO and COO in prominent legal and professional services firms. He focuses on how he's led effor…

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Microsoft Teams Update (April 2025) 23:06

1M ago23:06

23:06

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 …

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Thoughts on the Future of Collaboration with Greg Baribault, VP of Product & Portfolio Management, HP 25:29

1M ago25:29

25:29

In this episode, we’re joined by Greg Baribault, who leads the HP business and brings a 26-year legacy from Microsoft, offering unique insights into the evolution and future of collaborative technology. Greg reflects on his transition from Microsoft, where he worked across Exchange Server, Skype for Business, and Microsoft Teams, to leading hardwar…

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Microsoft Teams Queues App with Scott Plette, Partner Group Product Manager - Calling and Premium 24:10

1M ago24:10

24:10

Scott Plette, Partner Group Program Manager for Teams Calling and Premium shares his insights into how the Queues app is offering new capabilities and value to customers. How Queues App is enhancing team collaboration, managing customer calls, and providing reporting and insights Upcoming features include shared call history, integration with Micro…

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Microsoft Teams Update - Enterprise Connect Special - March 2025 15:14

2M ago15:14

15:14

Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - Enterprise Connect Special - March 2025 10 Teams Client Updates Live Web Chat Interpreter Agent Demo 8 Meetings and Events Updates Facilitator Agent on MTR 9 Teams Rooms and Places Updates Teams Phone Extensibility Explained 9 Teams Phone Updates Events Thanks to Pure IP, this month's benefactor, for your support of…

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The Path from PBX to Microsoft Teams Phone with Tom Garland, Global Service Delivery Manager 21:42

2M ago21:42

21:42

Tom Garland, Global Service Delivery Manager at Willis Towers Watson shares an insight to the journey from traditional PBX systems to Skype for Business, and then to Microsoft Teams. Key considerations and challenges in implementing such large-scale telephony changes across a diverse global workforce The importance of aligning projects with busines…

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Mastering Microsoft 365 Change with Ally Ward, M365 Global Service Owner 32:46

2M ago32:46

32:46

Ally Ward, M365 Global Service Owner at a major legal firm, unravels the complexities of managing Microsoft 365 change, sharing effective strategies for handling frequent updates and ensuring seamless IT operations. Ally's role in managing Microsoft 365 changes, focusing on assessing the impact of updates and determining necessary actions for adopt…

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Microsoft Teams Update (March 2025) 21:30

2M ago21:30

21:30

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 expert Josh Blalock – Industry thought leader Satish Upadhyay…

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Copilot Practical Applications and Success Stories with Sarah Miller 25:23

2M ago25:23

25:23

Sarah Miller, Senior Product Marketing Manager - Microsoft 365 Copilot at Microsoft, dives into practical applications of Microsoft Copilot Agents The concept of Copilots and the journey organisations take to adopt and integrate this AI technology effectively Real-world use cases, including how Pets at Home are using AI agents to improve operations…

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Microsoft Teams Phone and Rooms at Kingfisher, Revolutionising Retail Communications 35:12

2M ago35:12

35:12

Matt Sheldrick, M365 Product Designer at Kingfisher, a multi-national retail group with renowned brands including B&Q and Screwfix, shares how the organisation has embraced Microsoft Teams to revolutionise collaboration. How Kingfisher deployed video capabilities in all meeting rooms and even stores The importance of quick, efficient and robust roo…

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Understanding Microsoft Teams Premium: Features and Use Cases 24:22

3M ago24:22

24:22

Mansoor Malik, Principal Group Product Manager - Microsoft Teams at Microsoft, explores the world of Microsoft Teams Premium, a significant focus for Microsoft in 2025. Teams Premium enables organisations to better manage communications and advanced workloads efficiently in a hybrid workplace. Headline features include Intelligent Recap, Queues app…

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Microsoft Teams Monthly Update (February 2025) 31:10

3M ago31:10

31:10

Watch on YouTube. In this packed episode of UC Today, David Dungay is joined by a powerhouse panel of Microsoft Teams experts: Tom Arbuthnot Amanda Sterner Satish Upadhyaya Kevin Keeler Ryan Herbst Josh Blaylock Fresh from ISE 2024, the team dives into the latest Microsoft Teams innovations, including new hardware, Express Install setups, MultiCam …

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Microsoft Teams Update - February 2025 14:41

3M ago14:41

14:41

Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - February 2025 Microsoft Teams Rooms Express Install ISE News and New Devices MDEP – New OEMs and ODMs MTRoW Boards + Edge WebApps MTRoW Multiple Camera View Microsoft Teams Super Resolution New Teams Phone Mobile Provider Roadmap Events Thanks to Ribbon, this month's benefactor, for your support of Empowering.Cloud …

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UCStatus Podcast Episode 65: Teams Insider crossover with Tom Arbuthnot – thoughts on 2025 from a combined 50+ years in UC 49:16

3M ago49:16

49:16

Hello Readers, I hope you’re well. Welcome to Episode 65 of the UCStatus Podcast. This episode features me (@randychapman), Mark Vale (@markvale) and Shawn Harry (@shawnharry). This week we have a returning special guest, Tom Arbuthnot (@TomArbuthnot). We’re also doing something new, a crossover episode for Tom’s Teams Insider podcast. Look out for…

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UC Status Podcast Crossover- Thoughts on 2025 from a combined 40+ years in UC 49:47

3M ago49:47

49:47

In a podcast crossover, Tom Arbuthnot joins friends Randy Chapman, Mark Vale, and Shawn Harry in episode 65 of the UC Status Podcast, where they discuss all things Microsoft Teams, AI, and future innovations. What were the big Microsoft Teams features of 2024, and a look at the Roadmap for 2025 The impact of Teams Premium on user experiences and ho…

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Chandra Chivukula, Vice President, Engineering Microsoft Teams 27:43

3M ago27:43

27:43

Chandra Chivukula, Vice President of Engineering for Microsoft Teams, talks to Tom about the engineering strategies behind Microsoft Teams and how moving all users to the new client in 2024 has enabled more efficient and agile collaboration and a foundation for future innovation. Evolution of Microsoft Teams and Architecture How Microsoft successfu…

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Fulfilling the Promise of Experiential Experiences in Every Space with Q-SYS podcast 16:17

3M ago16:17

16:17

There's still time to visit AVI-SPL and Q-SYS at ISE on 2/6/25 and 2/7/25. In this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast, host Nancy Lussier and Steve McCary from Q-SYS share insights on creating high-impact, experiential experiences in every space. They discuss: - insights from our customers and employees - how high-impact spaces lure employe…

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Video Rooms in 2025 with Olly Henderson, Head of Video Product Jabra 30:49

3M ago30:49

30:49

Olly Henderson, Head of Video Product Management and Portfolio at Jabra, discusses the evolution of meeting room technology and how Jabra is redefining enterprise audio and video conferencing solutions. Launch of Panacast 40 VBS - a new Android bar designed for small huddle rooms The Role of Edge AI in Jabra's video solutions for optimal performanc…

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City of Independence, from Analog Phones to Microsoft Teams and Five9 over 20 locations 17:04

3M ago17:04

17:04

Chris A. Johnson, Municipal Cyber Center Manager at the City of Independence, Missouri, shares their journey from an old analog phone system to a modern cloud-based communication infrastructure using Microsoft Teams and Five9 with the help of AVI-SPL. The transition from an outdated Avaya phone system to modern cloud platforms Collaborating with AV…

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How to reach corporate sustainability goals with Cisco 22:00

4M ago22:00

22:00

Join us on The Collaboration Space podcast as Kelly Bousman, AVI-SPL's new Senior Vice President of ESG and sustainability, and Chris Bottger, Cisco's Hybrid Workplace Experience Go-to-Market and strategy leader, share how organizations can innovate to meet and exceed ESG and sustainability goals. We dive into: Saving energy by optimizing workplace…

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Microsoft Teams Phone Success at Derby City Council 22:06

4M ago22:06

22:06

Kathie Anderson, IT Change Manager at Derby City Council, shares the experience of transitioning to Microsoft Teams and meeting the unique challenges faced by local authorities. How Derby City Council transitioned from PBX to Skype for Business and then to Microsoft Teams during the pandemic, condensing the six-month rollout into just six weeks to …

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Customer Stories and Enhancing Meetings with AI, Brad Hintze, Crestron 23:14

4M ago23:14

23:14

Brad Hintze, EVP Global Marketing at Crestron, shares customer stories about how Crestron enhances customer meeting room experiences. Examples from Puma, Fortuna Entertainment Group and Blue Water Financial Services Crestron's wide array of solutions cater to diverse meeting room setups from small huddle rooms to large boardrooms The growing signif…

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"AV and IT have converged", Tim Albright AVNation 26:25

4M ago26:25

26:25

Tim Albright, President of AVNation Media, shares his insights into the convergence of AV and IT and the evolving landscape of meetings and video conferencing. Origins of AVNation, an online media platform dedicated to the audio-visual sector The critical role of video conferencing in today's hybrid work models and the importance of standardized so…

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Microsoft Teams Update - January 2025 15:04

4M ago15:04

15:04

Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - January 2025 SMS in Teams Teams Web chat widget Transcripts on by default Meeting Recap share link Mandatory Android Updates and AOSP MTR Captions additional languages MTR Windows 10 EOL Queues App Roadmap Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Events Thanks to Logitech, this month's benefactor, for your support of Empowering.C…

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Microsoft Teams News January Update (2025) 20:35

4M ago20:35

20:35

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: Copilo…

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Bring Your Own Device Microsoft Teams Meetings with Eshan Mathur, Senior Product Manager 38:41

4M ago38:41

38:41

Eshan Mathur, Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, helps us understand the evolving Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) landscape within Microsoft Teams, focusing on Microsoft's aim to provide seamless user experiences and enhanced manageability for IT admins for BYOD. Eshan's unique career journey from game development, including 'Where's my water', to e…

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Microsoft Teams and Teams Phone in 2025 with Metrigy's Irwin Lazar 27:34

4M ago27:34

27:34

Irwin Lazar, President and Principal Analyst at Metrigy discusses key trends and insights in the unified communications and collaboration space and shares thoughts for 2025 How companies are navigating the complexities of hybrid work Moving beyond the hype of AI to practical deployments and adoption Microsoft Teams' increasing presence in meetings,…

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Teams Phone Product Management - Balancing Innovation and Fundamentals 22:10

4M ago22:10

22:10

Emily Kirby George, Microsoft Teams Product Manager at Microsoft, shares her unique perspective on product management in the world of Microsoft Teams Phone, sharing challenges of balancing innovation with fundamental reliability. Emily's path from support Skype for Business to a Senior Product Manager on the Microsoft Teams Calling team How Microso…

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From Microsoft to SOFTEL: Aaron Steele's Teams Journey 32:43

5M ago32:43

32:43

Aaron Steele, Practice Lead at SOFTEL shares his journey through Microsoft to his current role of SOFTEL, and his thoughts on the ever-evolving UC landscape. The development and scaling of Microsoft Teams in unique scenarios such as global sports organizations during the Covid-19 pandemic Innovations in broadcasting including the use of NDI for cre…

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Truly Cloud Native SBCs and voice services with Mark Cobbold at Ribbon 24:42

5M ago24:42

24:42

Mark Cobbold, Vice President of Product Management at Ribbon Communications, explores the evolution of telecom networks from hardware to cloud-native solutions. The benefits of cloud-native deployments include reduced operational costs, improved software velocity and robust network security The variety of cloud deployment models and how they cater …

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Deploying Teams Rooms and Teams Phone in Finance 34:29

5M ago34:29

34:29

Charles Mason, Head of Digital Workplace at TP ICAP shares insights into the deployment of Microsoft Teams Rooms and Teams Phone, and the impact of Copilot. Selecting and standardizing Teams Rooms equipment across a global office network Complexities of integrating Teams Phone with legacy and trader voice systems in the finance industry TP ICAPs' j…

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UCStatus Podcast Episode 64: Microsoft Ignite 2024 Special 56:16

5M ago56:16

56:16

Hello Readers, I hope you’re well. Welcome to Episode 64 of the UCStatus Podcast. This episode features me (@randychapman), Mark Vale (@markvale83) and Shawn Harry (@shawnharry). This week we focus on all the stuff we (I) found intertesting from Microsoft Ignite 2024 in Chicago. I happened to be there this year for the first time which was awesome.…

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Multicam and Multistream video with Logitech's Henry Levak 19:17

5M ago19:17

19:17

Henry Levak, Vice President of Product at Logitech for Business, discusses the company's innovations in video conferencing technology and workplace experiences. The Logi Sight was recently recognised among Time's best innovations of 2024 Development of multi-camera and multi-stream technology Logi's new software capabilities, including auto-booking…

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Teams Phone Theme Parks and Attractions Globally 25:49

5M ago25:49

25:49

Paul Cornish, UC Architect at Merlin Entertainment, dives into the unique challenges of deploying communications in large theme parks, hotels and attractions globally. Merlin operates around 140 attractions worldwide, each with unique telephony needs The transition from Skype for Business to Teams Cloud-based telephony and its cost-effectiveness St…

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Jabra Enhance Value with Device Updates 20:00

6M ago20:00

20:00

Josh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist at Jabra, discusses the latest developments in Jabra's video solutions, focusing on the PanaCast 50 and VBS. Jabra's PanaCast series includes innovative video solutions for meetings The significant feature adds over the life of the PanaCast 50 Jabra's Android Bar - features and flexibility Working closely with M…

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The Future of Event Management with Microsoft Teams 22:11

6M ago22:11

22:11

Preethi Ramarathinam, Head of Product - Microsoft Teams Virtual Event at Microsoft, dives into Teams capabilities for hosting large external virtual events, webinars, and town halls. Microsoft Teams is expanding beyond traditional collaboration scenarios Internal large use cases for Microsoft Teams include AMA sessions and Town Halls External use c…

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Microsoft Teams Impact on Telephony, Patrick Watson, Head of Research Cavell 34:07

6M ago34:07

34:07

Patrick Watson, Head of Research at Cavell, discusses the evolving landscape of telephony, the impact of Microsoft Teams, market trends and the role of AI in Contact Centers. Microsoft Teams has significantly disrupted the telephony market Direct routing remains the dominant solution for Teams telephony users Discussing market dynamics and trends i…

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Reinventing Workplace Collaboration with AI 30:52

6M ago30:52

30:52

Mohammed Khalifa, Microsoft Alliance Manager HP Poly and Kimberly Tee, Lenovo Smart Collaboration EMEA join Tom to dive deep into the evolving landscape of collaborative tools and meeting room technology The shift in innovation focus from major updates to software and hardware hardware refinements Exploring AI's role in the meeting room: automatic …

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UCStatus Podcast Episode 63: How to make a good cup of tea, and the latest Teams news 56:06

6M ago56:06

56:06

Hello Readers, I hope you’re well. Welcome to Episode 63 of the UCStatus Podcast. This episode features me (@randychapman), Mark Vale (@markvale83) and Shawn Harry (@shawnharry). This week was again a random list of stuff I found interesting in the Message centre and roadmap for Teams. Here’s the list New Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business Call…

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Elevate flexible workplace management with Microsoft Places 12:47

6M ago12:47

12:47

Explore the employee and workplace benefits of Microsoft Places in this episode of the Collaboration Space podcast. Nancy Lussier and the VP of AVI-SPL's Global Microsoft Practice, Ron Wolfe dive into: Return to work mandates: are companies back to the office or hybrid? How Microsoft Places supports flexible work and modernizes office spaces with i…

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Microsoft Teams News November Update (2024) 41:09

6M ago41:09

41:09

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 mont…

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