Jason Waite, a Digital Technology Specialist at Microsoft, discusses Microsoft Teams Premium's features and benefits. Topics include intelligent meeting recaps, applying sensitivity labels to meetings, and maximizing value through proper deployment. The episode explores the evolution of Teams Premium features, challenges in communicating ROI, and strategies for customer adoption of new SKUs and premium features.

Numonix CEO discusses AI insights and compliance recording solutions for Microsoft Teams, leveraging AI capabilities for analyzing call and meeting data. The podcast explores the importance of secure data storage on Azure, integration with AI platforms, and streamlining data export processes. It also highlights the unique features of T-Rage team recording and IITs cloud services.

MVPs discuss Microsoft Copilot's applications, data protection, licensing, real-world use cases. They explore AI functionalities in video transcription, summarization, and business efficiency. Future plans include exciting guests and discussions on Copilot advancements.

Eric Marsi and Tom Arbuthnot delve into the complexities of E911 regulations in Microsoft Teams, discussing location tracking, service providers, VPN challenges, and the importance of proper address mapping for user safety.

Exploring AstraZeneca's technology shift to Microsoft Teams with over 1,000 rooms. Challenges and successes of the transition, impact of COVID-19, future AR/VR scenarios. Evolution from Cisco to Teams, strategic deployment challenges, and technological innovations in Teams Rooms.

Topics include the importance of standards in designing meeting spaces, user experience in room design, room attributes like lighting and acoustics, performance standards, current and future room design trends, challenges faced in designing meeting spaces, shift towards hybrid setups, significance of standards for large organizations, organized approach to designing meeting spaces, marginal gains theory, optimizing meeting spaces with user-centered AV design.

Key trends in digital transformation are discussed, such as generative AI, BYOD strategy, and the persistence of PBX. The role of AI in meetings, the shift towards mobile devices, and challenges of hybrid working models are explored. Microsoft Teams growth, AI capabilities, and business value in cloud phone systems are highlighted. The evolution of workspace collaboration tools and mobile solutions in work transformation are also covered.

This podcast covers updates on Teams and Microsoft Apps on Apple Vision Pro, Shared Calling in Teams Admin Center, new Bulk Installer for Teams 2.1 Client, improved Copilot features, Microsoft 365 Backup preview, Android device certification extensions, and Pexip's 'Teams-like experience' for CVI.

Philipp Beck, co-founder of Luware and Tom Arbuthnot discuss key developments in the world of Microsoft Teams and Contact Center.The journey of Luware from on-premises to the cloudThe importance of SOC2 Type 2 Attestation for data securityNew Luware Nimbus features and omnichannel capabilitiesAdoption of power platform for line of business automationImpact of AI in the contact center space and training and implementation considerationsThanks to Luware, this episode's sponsor, for your continued support of the Empowering.Cloud community!

Zach Bennett and Tom Arbuthnot discuss challenges with Teams Phone deployment, migrating from legacy PBX systems to cloud telephony, integrating analog devices with cloud-based solutions, and selecting the right Operator Connect provider based on specific requirements. It also explores the complexities of telco world, the importance of local billing addresses, and offering services, differentiating providers, and ATAs in Teams. The chapter concludes with a focus on complex voice strategies for global organizations, including licensing implications from Microsoft and the trend of moving to a more cloud-based solution.