
Microsoft Teams Insider
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.
Episodes
103 episodes
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...
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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 pres...
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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...
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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:<...
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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 e...
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Thoughts on the Future of Collaboration with Greg Baribault, VP of Product & Portfolio Management, HP
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 transitio...
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Microsoft Teams Queues App with Scott Plette, Partner Group Product Manager - Calling and Premium
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...
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Microsoft Teams Update - Enterprise Connect Special - March 2025
Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - Enterprise Connect Special - March 202510 Teams Client UpdatesLive Web ChatInterpreter Agent Demo8 Meetings and Events UpdatesFacilitator Agent on MTR9 Te...
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The Path from PBX to Microsoft Teams Phone with Tom Garland, Global Service Delivery Manager
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 im...
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Mastering Microsoft 365 Change with Ally Ward, M365 Global Service Owner
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...
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Copilot Practical Applications and Success Stories with Sarah Miller
Sarah Miller, Senior Product Marketing Manager - Microsoft 365 Copilot at Microsoft, dives into practical applications of Microsoft Copilot AgentsThe concept of Copilots and ...
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Microsoft Teams Phone and Rooms at Kingfisher, Revolutionising Retail Communications
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 embrac...
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Understanding Microsoft Teams Premium: Features and Use Cases
Mansoor Malik, Principal Group Product Manager - Microsoft Teams at Microsoft, explores the world of Microsoft Teams Premium, a significant focus for Microsoft in 2025.
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Microsoft Teams Update - February 2025
Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - February 2025Microsoft Teams Rooms Express InstallISE News and New DevicesMDEP – New OEMs and ODMsMTRoW Boards + Edge WebAppsMTRoW Multiple Camera ViewMic...
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UC Status Podcast Crossover- Thoughts on 2025 from a combined 40+ years in UC
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...
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Chandra Chivukula, Vice President, Engineering Microsoft Teams
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 i...
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Video Rooms in 2025 with Olly Henderson, Head of Video Product Jabra
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 vide...
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City of Independence, from Analog Phones to Microsoft Teams and Five9 over 20 locations
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...
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Microsoft Teams Phone Success at Derby City Council
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 f...
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Customer Stories and Enhancing Meetings with AI, Brad Hintze, Crestron
Brad Hintze, EVP Global Marketing at Crestron, shares customer stories about how Crestron enhances customer meeting room experiences.Examples from Puma, Fortuna Entertainment Gro...
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"AV and IT have converged", Tim Albright AVNation
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 ...
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Microsoft Teams Update - January 2025
Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - January 2025SMS in TeamsTeams Web chat widgetTranscripts on by defaultMeeting Recap share linkMandatory Android Updates and AOSPMTR Captions additional la...
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Bring Your Own Device Microsoft Teams Meetings with Eshan Mathur, Senior Product Manager
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 seamles...
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