Krisz's Microsoft Teams adventure

  Microsoft Teams is once again set to revolutionize business communication with a promising new feature for external collaboration. This update is geared towards providing organizations an effortless way to capture and manage external collaboration requests on shared channels. With a significant focus on inter-organization collaboration, this update underscores the importance of seamless communication in today's global business environment. Set to rollout in early August, with completion expected by mid-August, the update will be available across the Teams admin center, Microsoft Teams Desktop, and Web versions. The feature is primarily designed to be a fail-safe mechanism when users attempt to add external members to a shared channel where a B2B direct connect cross-tenant trust has not been established between the two parties. How this Impacts Your Organization The integration of this new feature in your Microsoft Teams admin center will empower your organization to build a supp

  Introduction Microsoft Teams continues to enhance its offerings to facilitate superior communication and collaboration within organizations. Since our announcement in March 2023, we have introduced several improvements including third-party applications, line-of-business (LOB) applications, and the capacity to handle multi-tenant organization (MTO) scenarios. Our plans for the upcoming Teams experience get even more exciting. Here's a glimpse of what’s to come, based on our latest announcement MC533687. What's New in Microsoft Teams? The new Microsoft Teams app introduces three key updates set to revolutionize your Teams experience: The New Teams Toggle : Administrators with the 'UseNewTeamsClient' policy, set to Microsoft default value, will see a 'Try the new Teams' toggle within the existing Teams client. Direct Deployment : Administrators will gain the capability to directly deploy the new Teams client to PCs across their organization. New Teams as Default

  Introduction: Technology is increasingly becoming integral to our daily lives. It is transforming how we work, live, and interact with the world around us. One such technology, taking significant strides, is Apple CarPlay - a system designed to mirror certain functions of an iPhone directly on your car's built-in infotainment system. This year, Apple CarPlay users are in for an exciting update, especially for those who use Microsoft Teams for their professional and personal interactions. We are happy to share that now, you can make calls through speed dial and access your call history on Apple CarPlay using Teams. This significant update is poised to roll out from mid-July to early August for Production and GCC, with GCC-High and DoD to follow suit in early September to October. Harnessing the Power of Apple CarPlay with Teams: Gone are the days when drivers had to juggle their attention between their iPhones and the road ahead to make a call. With the advent of this upgrade, use

Microsoft Teams has upped the ante in remote collaboration with their latest update to the Avatars for Teams feature. Earlier this year, we brought you news on the introduction of Avatars for Teams, a feature that gives you the opportunity to create customizable avatars, making your virtual presence in Teams meetings more dynamic and personal. Now, with the recent update, more commercial Teams customers can enjoy this interactive feature. Enhanced Access for Teams Users As of June 26, 2023, Microsoft has made Avatars for Teams available to a wider range of users by expanding the licensing. Prior to this, avatar usage was confined to specific licensing packages. Now, the feature has been rolled out to Teams Essentials, Business Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium, Microsoft 365 E3/E5, and Office 365 E1/E3/E5. Why Avatars for Teams Matter The recent expansion of Avatars for Teams is a testament to Microsoft's commitment to fostering engaging and comfortable remote collaboratio

  As the realm of workplace technology continues to evolve, we’re witnessing more and more innovative solutions that make conducting business more efficient and seamless. One such advancement is Microsoft's latest Teams Panels update, set to roll out from early August to early September. This upgrade promises to revolutionize room reservations by integrating QR code technology into the Teams Panels system. With this latest upgrade, Teams Panels will now support room reservation using a QR code. This feature enables Microsoft Teams users to book a room for immediate use, future meetings, or even add the room to an existing meeting. Users simply need to scan a QR code using their Android or iOS mobile phone's Teams app. This QR code will be conveniently located in the top left of the Teams Panel's home screen. When you're ready to book a room, two options will be available to you: Schedule a new meeting with the room details pre-populated. Check the room’s availability fo

  Are you keeping up with the latest advancements in Microsoft 365? There are two new thrilling developments that have been introduced: New Graph APIs for accessing Teams Meeting Recording Message Summary, and the Generally Available Header Search feature in Teams admin center. Let’s take a closer look at these updates and how they can transform the way you navigate through Teams. Accessing Teams Meeting Recording Message Summary with New Graph APIs Microsoft is set to revolutionize how you access and manage Teams meeting recordings with the introduction of new organization-wide and Resource Specific Consent (RSC) application permissions. These permissions will enable apps to access recordings for a specific meeting. Essentially, it will permit admins to authorize users to give consent to apps, providing them with particular access to a meeting's recordings. The rollout of the new Graph APIs will begin in early July for Beta users and in late August for Standard Release, with compl

  In the ever-evolving landscape of business, managing meetings effectively is crucial for organizations around the world. Traditionally, note taking has been regarded as a key skill for efficient communication and data retention. However, with the acceleration of virtual meetings and the complexity of discussions, the conventional method of note-taking has proven to be inefficient. As a result, a more collaborative and inclusive approach to note-taking is needed. Microsoft, as a leading technology giant, has taken a step towards enhancing meeting efficiency with the announcement of their new feature - Collaborative Notes, which is now in public preview. This innovation comes in response to the rising demand for effective tools for managing virtual meetings and transforming traditional note-taking strategies. What are Collaborative Notes? Collaborative Notes are essentially Loop components in Microsoft Teams Meetings that stay in sync across various Microsoft applications like Outlook,