Krisz's Microsoft Teams adventure

  Introduction: As remote work and virtual meetings have become the norm, technology continues to evolve to deliver a more personalized and immersive meeting experience. One such innovative development is the introduction of people recognition in Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows. This feature, enabled through face enrollment on the desktop client, is set to revolutionize how we conduct and participate in virtual meetings. The Technology Behind People Recognition: Microsoft's IntelliFrame technology is at the core of this development. Applied in Microsoft Teams Rooms and certified Teams cameras, IntelliFrame uses artificial intelligence to ensure the active speaker is correctly identified, providing an inclusive meeting experience for both remote and in-room participants. The recognition feature, an essential component of IntelliFrame, uses Microsoft's proprietary technology to identify individuals present in a Teams meeting room. Once a participant enrolls their face using the

Microsoft is taking another step forward in its commitment to enhancing user experience with the upcoming update to the Microsoft Teams Bookings app. This evolution will ensure feature parity across all entry points, bringing a unified experience to users. Say hello to the Virtual Appointments app – a solution that's set to redefine how businesses schedule and manage their customer engagements. A Unified Solution for Virtual Appointments The Virtual Appointments app, a seamless end-to-end solution for business-to-customer meetings, is poised to revolutionize the way you manage your virtual appointments on Microsoft Teams. Integrating Bookings schedules, analytics, and management options in one central hub, this app offers an unmatched user experience that is consistent across all endpoints. What's New with the Virtual Appointments App? The Virtual Appointments app introduces a host of advanced meeting features, including real-time meeting state updates, rich analytics for track

Microsoft Teams has become an indispensable tool for remote work and collaboration. To make the platform even more user-friendly, Microsoft has introduced new layouts for the view-only experience, making it easier for attendees who join after the meeting capacity has been reached. In this blog post, we will explore these new layouts, their impact on users, and how they will affect your organization. New Layouts for the View-Only Experience: Microsoft Teams has expanded the layouts for attendees who join meetings using the view-only experience, as well as those utilizing the Custom Streaming app or Workplace Live app. These new layouts include: A 3x3 grid, showcasing up to 9 videos on stage simultaneously when no content is being shared. A side-by-side layout when content is shared, displaying up to 7 videos alongside the shared content. Rollout Timeline: Microsoft will start rolling out these new layouts in late April and plans to complete the process by early May. Impact on Your Orga