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Watch on YouTube. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrDDpUwRT4w] In this July 2025 edition of the Microsoft Teams News Show, co-hosts Rob Scott and Kristian McCann of UC Today are joined by Tom Arbuthnot (Empowering.Cloud) and an expert panel featuring Kevin Kieller, Ryan Herbst, and Josh Blalock. Together, they unpack a transformative month for Microsoft Teams, from sweeping layoffs to rapid Copilot deployment and rising data sovereignty concerns. Microsoft enters its new fiscal year with bold moves—cutting roles, re-aligning priorities, and pushing harder on AI. Tom Arbuthnot details the internal shakeups and how they're tied to the company's CoPilot-first vision. One of the biggest headlines? Barclays Bank's rollout of 100,000 M365 Copilot licenses—one of the largest deployments to date. The panel also dissects the end of Teams Classic, enhanced tools for IT pros, and the strategic launch of real-time voice Copilot across platforms. Meanwhile, Europe's pushback on data sovereignty, including a German municipality’s exit from Teams, hints at larger geopolitical tensions in cloud tech. It's an unmissable update filled with practical takeaways and expert insights. Discussion Highlights: * Microsoft's FY25 kickoff: Layoffs, new roles, and renewed focus on AI and agentic capabilities * Enterprise AI at scale: Barclays rolls out 100,000 Copilot licenses and what that means for adoption * Teams Classic sunset, new IT health dashboards, and AI-powered Teams Room administration * European data sovereignty challenges and Microsoft’s “M365 Local” and sovereign cloud responses Next Steps: For deeper dives into Copilot, agentic AI, and what’s next in FY25, don’t miss the Microsoft Partner Kickoff on July 22 and the Copilot Fireside Chat on July 31. Thanks for watching, if you’d like more content like this, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YMn_XEjeT1I_4nrNGXO-g] to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YMn_XEjeT1I_4nrNGXO-g]. You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter [https://twitter.com/uctodaynews] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/uctoday] pages. Join our new LinkedIn Community Group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9551264/].

Watch on YouTube. [https://youtu.be/w4ccEtaGu6E] In the June 2025 edition of the Microsoft Teams News Show, host Rob Scott from UC Today is joined by Tom Arbuthnot of Empowering.Cloud and a seasoned panel of experts for a fast-paced breakdown of what’s shaping the Microsoft Teams ecosystem. Fresh off his holiday and full of insights, Tom unpacks the biggest headlines from Microsoft Build, the newest Teams collaboration features, Copilot updates, Teams Phone innovations, and what to expect from key events like InfoComm, CCW Las Vegas, and Commsverse UK. With AI deepening its roots across the Microsoft 365 landscape, this episode takes you inside the latest announcements — including multi-agent orchestration, threaded messages, live transcription, speaker recognition in Android rooms, and more. Key Discussion Points: Copilot Breakthroughs at Microsoft Build: Tom and the panel unpack Copilot tuning, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and game-changing multi-agent orchestration that makes AI more adaptable and enterprise-ready than ever before. Smart Collaboration Updates in Teams: Threaded replies, streamlined file sharing with external users, and deeper AI integrations make team chat and channel work more intuitive and secure. Copilot in Teams – Deep Dive: Intelligent Recap now includes shared screen content, audio summaries, and real-time agents in meetings — taking productivity to new heights. Teams Phone & Teams Rooms Innovations: From transient transcription in sensitive calls to long-awaited call-waiting beeps and full speaker recognition for Android Rooms, the UC experience is expanding fast. Next Steps: * Tune in to InfoComm (June 7–13) and CCW (June 9–12) * Don’t miss Commsverse (June 18–19) * Apply for the UC Awards [https://www.uctoday.com/ucawards/] before June 20 Watch the full episode to hear more about the community sessions and fireside chats coming this month. Thanks for watching, if you’d like more content like this, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YMn_XEjeT1I_4nrNGXO-g] to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YMn_XEjeT1I_4nrNGXO-g]. You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter [https://twitter.com/uctodaynews] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/uctoday] pages. Join our new LinkedIn Community Group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9551264/].

Watch on YouTube. [https://youtu.be/Jzr-gHRaOIc] In this UC Today exclusive, host David Dungay is joined by Microsoft experts Tom Arbuthnot, Kevin Kieller, Amanda Sterner, Ryan Herbst, Satish Upadhyaya, and Tom Halards for the highly anticipated Microsoft Teams Monthly Update. With Microsoft’s staggering quarterly results and a raft of new Teams innovations, this conversation takes you behind the headlines into what’s really happening — from Copilot’s evolving AI personas to critical updates in Teams Rooms and Contact Center integrations. Whether you're a decision-maker, IT pro, or everyday Teams user, this episode is packed with can’t-miss insights on the future of collaboration and communication. Microsoft Teams is evolving fast — and it’s not slowing down. In this dynamic roundtable, the panel unpacks the biggest Teams stories and roadmap highlights you need to know: * Microsoft's record-breaking financials and 430M+ M365 users: What’s driving growth and where is Teams in the mix? * Contact Center evolution with Unify certification and licensing enforcement: Major changes for integrated voice solutions. * Copilot 2.0 and the rise of AI Agents: From assistants to "Agent Bosses" — why training and adoption are now essential. * Rooms and Devices upgrades: Face recognition, translated captions, local PTZ controls, and facilitator AI agents for Android. * Roadmap gems: Sensitive content detection, silent test calls, remote diagnostics, and much more. AI is rapidly transforming Teams into not just a collaboration tool, but a workplace operating system. This episode breaks down what’s hype, what’s here now, and what’s just around the corner — with expert takes on every announcement. Connect with our hosts David Dungay and Tom Arbuthnot on socials here: David Dungay * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dungay-1b567131/] * Twitter [https://x.com/BizTecGuru] Tom Arbuthnot * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomarbuthnot/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/tomarbuthnot] Thanks for watching, if you’d like more content like this, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YMn_XEjeT1I_4nrNGXO-g] to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YMn_XEjeT1I_4nrNGXO-g]. You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter [https://twitter.com/uctodaynews] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/uctoday] pages. Join our new LinkedIn Community Group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9551264/].

Watch on YouTube. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp1K4J32xQ8] Join David Dungay and co-host Tom Arbuthnot as they welcome a power-packed panel of Microsoft Teams experts—Josh Blalock, Graham Walsh, Ryan Herbst, and Kevin Kieller—for April’s can't-miss Teams Monthly Update. From AI agents that think for you to game-changing integrations, this episode dives deep into the updates reshaping the Microsoft Teams ecosystem. April’s edition of Microsoft Teams Monthly is a whirlwind of Copilot agents, smarter rooms, and surprise integrations. Whether you’re an IT pro, end user, or Teams nerd (no judgment here), you’ll want to catch every minute of this one. Copilot Agent Upgrades New “Researcher” and “Analyst” agents offer powerful multi-step reasoning for enterprise-grade insights. Interpreter Agent enters public preview with real-time voice translation in multiple languages Facilitator Agent helps meetings stay on track with nudges, time checks, and agenda prompts Teams Phone + Dynamics Microsoft debuts Teams Phone Extensibility for tighter contact center integrations Major ISVs jump on board—lowering costs, boosting flexibility Devices, Devices, Devices Cisco brings Apple AirPlay to Teams Rooms PTZ camera controls come to Android MTRs Yealink, Jabra, and others push M-DEP devices into general availability Shure gets Teams Room kits officially certified Files Tab Gets Smarter New “Shared” tab consolidates links, OneDrive, and SharePoint files—finally solving Teams file chaos Plus: Event previews, live commentary, and a few laughs along the way. Connect with our hosts David Dungay and Tom Arbuthnot on socials here: David Dungay * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dungay-1b567131/] * Twitter [https://x.com/BizTecGuru] Tom Arbuthnot * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomarbuthnot/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/tomarbuthnot] Thanks for watching, if you’d like more content like this, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YMn_XEjeT1I_4nrNGXO-g] to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YMn_XEjeT1I_4nrNGXO-g]. You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter [https://twitter.com/uctodaynews] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/uctoday] pages. Join our new LinkedIn Community Group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9551264/].

Watch on YouTube. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KECB2OCaRjI] Welcome to UC Today’s Microsoft Teams Monthly Update with David Dungay and Tom Arbuthnot! This month’s episode is packed with game-changing updates, and we’ve got an expert panel to dissect every major development. Joining David are: * Tom Arbuthnot – Microsoft Teams & UC expert * Josh Blalock – Industry thought leader * Satish Upadhyaya – Microsoft specialist * Ryan Herbst – UC strategist What’s on the agenda? * Skype is officially dead! What does this mean for enterprises? * M-DEP finally goes GA with the first certified device—what’s next? * Copilot’s AI-powered call summaries & Intelligent Recap—are they game-changers? * Microsoft’s latest Teams admin and CarPlay updates—big wins for IT and mobile users. Skype Bows Out – What’s Next? After decades of influence, Microsoft is officially shutting down Skype. But is this a big deal or just a relic of the past? M-DEP Hits the Market! The first-ever M-DEP-certified device is here! The Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS leads the charge in Android-based Teams Rooms, with more devices coming soon. AI Takes Over Teams Meetings Copilot’s AI-powered call summaries and Intelligent Recap for webinars & town halls bring next-level automation to enterprise meetings. New Tools for IT & Mobile Users * Teams Client Health Dashboard for proactive troubleshooting. * Direct Routing SIP Call Flow Diagrams now available in Teams Admin Center. * Apple CarPlay & Siri Enhancements make it easier to stay connected on the go. Plus: We break down what ChatGPT-4.5 means for Microsoft Copilot and the rise of AI competitors like DeepSeek! Connect with our hosts David Dungay and Tom Arbuthnot on socials here: David Dungay * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dungay-1b567131/] * Twitter [https://x.com/BizTecGuru] Tom Arbuthnot * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomarbuthnot/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/tomarbuthnot] Thanks for watching, if you’d like more content like this, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YMn_XEjeT1I_4nrNGXO-g] to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YMn_XEjeT1I_4nrNGXO-g]. You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter [https://twitter.com/uctodaynews] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/uctoday] pages. Join our new LinkedIn Community Group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9551264/].