Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - April 2025Teams clients older than 90 days will be blockedāGeneral Channel is backāDetect sensitive content screen shared in meetingsāShare PowerPoint control with all presentersāNew Unify Contact Center to Microsoft Teams Integration modelāEnforcement of Teams Phone license checks for Extend Contact Centres and Attendant ConsolesāM365 Copilot Chat will be pinned by default in Teams and OutlookāTeams Devices UpdatesāRoadmap WatchāThanks 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 Microsoftās 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 softwareāno 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
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Copilot and AI in the Legal Sector and Work Transformation - Matt Peers, Global COO, Pinsent Mason
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 efforts to modernize workplaces through technology.How the legal sector is embracing AIānot as a replacement for lawyers, but as a tool to augment their capabilities. AI enables legal professionals to deliver higher-quality work and respond to clients more quickly.How AI has become an important tool in legal operations, helping streamline tasks like meeting notes, summarizing conversations, and managing workloads more effectively.Matt highlights the importance of continuous training, storytelling, and leveraging early adopters to drive the adoption of Copilot and AI technologies within organizations.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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Thoughts on the Future of Collaboration with Greg Baribault, VP of Product & Portfolio Management, HP
In this episode, weāre 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 hardware innovation at HP.He discusses the evolution of Skype Room Systems to Microsoft Teams Rooms and the importance of seamless, instant meeting starts.Greg shares how HP is integrating technologies from Polycom, Plantronics, HP, and now Vyoppta to create a cohesive, user-friendly experience in both physical and virtual meeting spaces.Thanks to Landis, 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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