Tom Arbuthnot

Join Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering.Cloud, Ryan Herbst, VP & Chief Device Strategist, and Josh Blalock, Chief Video Evangelist, as they delve into the latest Microsoft Teams updates. They discuss the impressive 400% growth in Teams Premium and explore new AI-driven features that enhance meeting interactions, such as customizable notification sounds and voice recognition. Accessibility advancements are spotlighted, emphasizing live transcription for hard-of-hearing users. The transition to the Power Platform is also addressed, ensuring a smooth migration for users.

Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering Cloud joins for a deep dive into exciting Microsoft Teams developments. Discover the revolutionary callback feature for call queues designed to enhance customer service. Learn about the upcoming intelligent recap for spontaneous meetings, powered by AI-driven summaries. The panel also discusses new enhancements like voice isolation and Microsoft Teams Rooms improvements, offering insights for IT professionals and Teams enthusiasts alike.

Listen to Chris Fitzsimmons and Tom Arbuthnot as they delve into the world of AI in Microsoft Teams Meeting Rooms, discussing Copilot, intelligent speakers, cameras, and the balance between AI progress and user preferences. Explore the evolution of AI technology, enrolling voices for transcription, licensing details, intelligent camera capabilities, and the importance of standardized hardware selection for a consistent meeting room experience.

Chief Architect at Symity, Jamie Wheeldon, and MVP Tom Arbuthnot discuss the impact of generative AI on the Modern Workplace, emphasizing the importance of educating employees in AI adoption. They explore AI's potential to solve productivity challenges, ethical considerations, Microsoft's role in AI adoption, and the need for structured AI adoption and continuous learning. The podcast delves into the potential for AI to revolutionize education.

Richard Barrett, Microsoft 365 Technical Specialist, and Tom Arbuthnot discuss meeting recording, transcription, and AI tools in Microsoft Teams. They talk about explicit consent, access control for recordings, policies for sensitive data, and the value of AI features like Copilot and Intelligent Recap.