
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
117 episodes
Microsoft Teams Update - July 2025
Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - July 2025Microsoft FY26Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition GASummarise transferred calls in Teams with CopilotTeams client health dashboardTeams client ...
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15:18

Microsoft's AI Shift and Fastest Ever Changes with Mary Jo Foley
Mary Jo Foley, celebrated tech journalist and current Editor in Chief at Directions on Microsoft, joins the podcast to delve into the rise of AI and Copilot at Microsoft and the ...
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Operators Driving Customer Success - Colt and AudioCodes Live Platform strategic partnership
David Renfree, Manager of UC Sales Specialists at Colt Technology Services, and Jason Wyatt, EMEA Marketing Director at AudioCodes, di...
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Transforming Meeting Spaces with AI: The year ahead, Mehryn Corrigan, WW Channel Sales Teams Rooms
Mehryn Corrigan, Microsoft Global Channel Sales lead, Microsoft Teams Rooms, discusses the evolution of Teams Rooms and AI and the future of meeting spaces.<...
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Dan Root explains Barco's ClickShare Microsoft Teams strategy and why they chose MDEP
Dan Root of ClickShare by Barco offers insights into their new Microsoft Teams Rooms solutions and use of Microsoft Devices Ecosystem PlatformClickShare's new Android-based modular compute systems supporting Mic...
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Video Rooms market perspective and latest news from Jabra with VP of Product, Olly Henderson
Olly Henderson, VP of Product at Jabra, discusses the evolution of meeting room technology and what Jabra is focused on based on customer feedback and insights.Launch of Panacast 40 VBS: A new Android bar for enhan...
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Microsoft Teams Update - June 2025
Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - June 2025Microsoft 365 Leadership ChangesNew Microsoft Teams 'Thread" Layout for ChannelsTeams Phone extensibility - Public PreviewRemote collection of diagnostic logs from...
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Microsoft Teams Recording and Transcription Uncovered, Ritika Gupta, Microsoft Group Product Manager
Ritika Gupta, Microsoft Group Product Manager, delves into the power of AI in Microsoft Teams, focusing on recording, transcription, and intelligent recap.Ritika highlights the shift of recording and transcription from conveni...
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MDEP (Microsoft Devices Ecosystem Platform) Explained: Microsoft Teams Android devices and beyond
Chris Johnson, Senior Director, Android Product & Engineering for MDEP at Microsoft, sheds light on the intricacies of Android and the Microsoft Devices Ecosystem Platform (MDEP)MDEP's objective to deliver a secure, mana...
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Unpacking Teams Phone Mobile with VMO2's Duncan Finlay
Exploring Teams Phone Mobile with Virgin Media O2's Duncan FinlayDuncan discusses his extensive telecom experience and current role at VMO2, sharing insights into the integration of fixed and mobile technologies.We explore ...
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Microsoft Teams Update - May 2025
Microsoft Teams Monthly Update - May 2025Microsoft Earnings FY25 Q3 – M365 HighlightsMicrosoft 365 news from Microsoft BuildOffice 365 / Microsoft Teams EU antitrust update9 Microsoft Teams Roadmap Highlig...
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Trends in UCaaS and AI with Craig Durr and Kevin Kieller
Kevin Kieller, EnableUC and Craig Durr, The Collab Collective, discuss their perspectives with Tom Arbuthnot live from Comms vNext, exploring how AI is reshaping workplace collaboration.Comparing AI developments across UCaaS platfor...
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Inside Gong’s AI Microsoft Teams Integration
Patrick Burke from Gong shares insights on how they are using AI to maximise RevOps and how they use Numonix TRaaS to pull insights from Microsoft Teams meetings.Gong's evolution into a revenue AI platform, how it helps sales ...
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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...
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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...
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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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