How Partners can Accelerate Copilot Success - Wesley Budd, Partner Solutions Architect at Microsoft
Wesley Budd, Partner Solutions Architect at Microsoft, explains how partners are driving real-world impact with Microsoft 365 Copilot.The role of partners in readiness, security, adoption and changeWhy agentathons are gaining traction and what they mean for Copilot StudioHow partners are using AI Builder and Copilot Studio to build tailored solutionsHow the Copilot Jumpstart programme is helping partners accelerate customer successOpportunities for partners to unlock business transformation with Copilot Thanks to AudioCodes, this episode’s sponsor, for their continued support.
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Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - October
Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - October 2025Copilot Chat (free) in Office AppsUnified Copilot Chat in TeamsAgent Mode in Excel and WordTeams Channel AgentsAnthropic Claude Models Come to CopilotOffice Agent (Anthropic)Bring Consumer Copilot to Work?New Teams FeaturesTeams Devices NewsEventsThanks 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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How IQVIA scaled 650 Microsoft Teams Rooms with Global Standards & Smart Operations
Andre Razzuri, Associate Director at IQVIA, explains how IQVIA rolled out Microsoft Teams Rooms to 650 rooms globally, creating standards and managing a global environment.Why IQVIA standardised on Lenovo Windows 11 MTRs for cost, supportability, remote management and user experienceDeploying 200 rooms per year with a small core team through strict global standards and robust remote toolingWhere they partnered with AVI-SPL for boardrooms and global rollouts, and how responsibilities are sharedGetting leadership buy-in using usage data and trusted internal championsThanks to AVI-SPL, this episode’s sponsor, for their continued support of Empowering.Cloud
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Microsoft Teams Rooms - How to Choose Beyond the Specs
Simon Dudley, independent consultant and with extensive former experience at Polycom, Lifesize, and Logitech, examines how customers, OEMs and resellers can navigate the increasingly commoditised video conferencing market.Simon and Tom discuss:• Why most video bars are “good enough” and what that means for differentiation• How ESG, financial transparency, and global distribution are becoming key buying factors• The importance of understanding your A/B/C brand status as a vendor or reseller• Why customers should look beyond specs and prioritise reliability, support, and management tools• Lessons from the PC industry and how they could apply to the future of MTR devicesThanks to Pure-IP, this episode’s sponsor, for their continued support. Find Simon’s website here: Excession Events
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AI in Teams Devices: What’s New and What’s Next? Irena Andonova, Head of Product for Teams Devices
Irena Andonova, Head of Product for Teams Devices at Microsoft, discusses the evolution of Teams Rooms, Phones and DevicesAI is transforming physical meeting spaces—supporting speaker attribution, voice isolation, and real-time summarisation, even in unscheduled in-person meetings.Voice and face enrolment enables accurate transcript attribution across Windows and Android platforms.AI-powered features in Teams PhonesHow AI is being embedded into the Pro Management Portal to support large-scale operations, automate issue resolution, and deliver actionable insights.The importance of usage analytics for facilities planning—e.g. identifying underused or overbooked rooms by floor and day.Ongoing investment in cross-platform scalability, including Autopilot for Windows and Android, and integration with MDEP (Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform).
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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