Microsoft have given us some nice features within Teams Meetings recently with the addition of 3x3 video, raise hand and background effects as well as increasing the number of Live Event attendees to 20,000. Hopefully June will be no different with Microsoft ready to roll out some new features that have been scheduled on the …
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A collaborative and technically minded professional with over 15 years experience working with various technologies to help achieve success, increase productivity and drive improvements in communication. Passionate about people and helping to deliver success using the latest technology.
Teams Live Events… The Walkthrough!
I was recently asked to take part in a demonstration of what Teams Live Events is all about and how to navigate and produce an event. This made me realize that I had not written anything about this. With this in mind, I have written the following article to help gain a better understanding of …
Teams Keyboard Shortcuts
I recently came across a Microsoft Blog post that outlined some of their commonly used keyboard shortcuts when in Microsoft Teams. When I realised that I had not actually used any shortcuts myself I set upon finding out what fun could be had with them and how handy they may actually be. Navigation I found …
Automate Teams provisioning with Request-A-Team!!
Microsoft recently announced a new app that will provide a framework to automate the team provisioning process based on core teams and channel options which are relevant to optimizing usage. This will enable faster response times for team requests and offer a wealth of personalization options for organizations to implement repeatable best practices on team …
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New Teams Feature.. Read Receipts..
Microsoft are currently rolling out another feature for Teams. As part of Roadmap ID 51552, Read Receipts will now be available for Teams users. As the name implies Read receipts will enable to see if your message has been seen. So, what can you expect to see? When a message has been sent a small …
Time Is Running Out!
Are you still using IP phones for S4B? Don't forget that time is running out to take action and ensure uninterrupted functionality. All certified Skype for Business IP phones must be updated by January 15, 2020. This change requires a 2 step process: Step 1: Confirm consent to allow the third-party phone applications to be granted …
Get Some You Time with Quiet Hours On the Microsoft Teams Mobile App
In todays working environment there are many of us who work all hours of the day. This can often be detrimental to mental health and productivity in the long term. The Teams Mobile app from Microsoft has a Quiet Hours feature that allows you to take control of your out of hours workload and set …
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Getting 2020 started! Latest updates from Microsoft
So, 2019 was a huge year for Microsoft Teams and there doesn't seem to be any indication that 2020 is likely to slow down. Microsoft have recently announced updated features to Teams and Yammer. Lobby Control. Teams will soon have a new setting to control the lobby for people joining a meeting via a telephone. …
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New Features For Direct Routing.
Microsoft recently updated their roadmap for Direct Routing ( ID 56507 ) outlining several new features that they plan to roll out throughout November. If you are unaware of direct routing, it allows you to utilise your own SIP Trunks or SBC to connect to Teams in order to allow PSTN connectivity for voice calls. …
Live Captions in Teams Meetings
Currently in preview for select customers is one of the latest features for Microsoft Teams. Live Captions enables Teams to detect what is being said in a meeting and present real-time captions for anyone who wants them. Enabling live captions allows you to make your meeting more inclusive to deaf participants, those who are hearing …
Ben Talks Teams 