Rolling Out 200 Teams Rooms globally in 90 Days and driving savings at SCOR
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 rooms.The rollout achieved a 40% reduction in operational costs and six-figure savings overall.A streamlined support model now manages 200 rooms with just 1.5 FTEs on second-line support.SCOR's shift to Teams Phone continues, aiming to phase out desk phones and reduce telecom costs.Thanks to Neat, this episode's sponsor, for their continued support and for helping to make content like this possible
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Compliance Recording in Microsoft Teams: What It Really Takes and How to Choose
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.Vendors must continuously adapt to Teams updates to maintain compatibility and compliance.Numonix powers advanced features like filtered recording, native Teams app support, and AI integration.Thanks for listening to this deep dive into compliance recording and how it’s evolving with Microsoft Teams.
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Microsoft Teams Update - April 2025
Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - April 2025Teams clients older than 90 days will be blockedGeneral Channel is backDetect sensitive content screen shared in meetingsShare PowerPoint control with all presentersNew Unify Contact Center to Microsoft Teams Integration modelEnforcement of Teams Phone license checks for Extend Contact Centres and Attendant ConsolesM365 Copilot Chat will be pinned by default in Teams and OutlookTeams Devices UpdatesRoadmap WatchThanks to Neat, this month's benefactor, for your support of Empowering.Cloud and the community.Note that this is an audio-only version of the update, so if you would like to see the accompanying slides, please watch the video version on Empowering.Cloud
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Bookable Desks in Microsoft Teams Explained
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 in-office check-ins.Employees maintain control over location visibility with flexible opt-in privacy settings.Admins get actionable insights into desk usage via integrated analytics in Teams and Places.Upcoming updates will expand desk booking options and enhance intelligent peripheral mapping for admins.Thanks to Pure IP, this episode's sponsor, for their continued support and for helping to make content like this possible
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Exploring Teams Phone Mobile: Mobile UCaaS Integration in Enterprise
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 collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and Cisco WebExOpportunity: The opportunity for telcos to become key integrators of advanced communication solutions, enhancing their business value.Strategic Benefits for Enterprises: A centralized approach to managing mobile and fixed collaboration tools can significantly reduce costs and improve operational efficiency for multinational companiesSecurity and Compliance: Benefits for regulated industries like financial services, where secure and compliant communication is essential.Thanks to Ribbon, this episode's sponsor, for their continued support and for helping to make content like this possible
Microsoft Teams discussions with industry experts sharing their thoughts and insights with Tom Arbuthnot of Empowering.Cloud. Podcast not affiliated, associated with, or endorsed by Microsoft.
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