Randy @UCStatus

UCStatus Podcast Episode 70: All the Latest Teams News before Ignite 2025 In Episode 70 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy Chapman, Mark Vale, and Shawn Harry discuss recent Microsoft Teams updates ahead of Ignite. They cover new features like audio-only recording, AI workflows, full HD town halls, network indicators, and improved chat functionalities. The episode emphasizes privacy, efficiency, and admin support for Teams users.

NEW Episode of the @UCStatus Podcast with me, Mark (@markvale83) & Shawn (@shawnharry)

Episode 70: This week we chat about the latest #MicrosoftTeams news from the Message Centre and Roadmap before Ignite 2025 news takes over

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YouTube video by UC Status Unboxing the Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 Keyboard

NEW VIDEO unboxing of the Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 Keyboard

No batteries or cables needed, ever! Charges with any light, has dedicated keys for camera & mic mute which works with #MicrosoftTeams & Zoom out of the box, Action Ring & #MicrosoftCopilot youtu.be/4b-mg9BTwTI

UCStatus Podcast Episode 69: Latest Teams, Teams Phone, Meetings and Rooms News In Episode 69 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy, Mark, and Shawn discuss recent updates to Microsoft Teams features, including Express setup for auto attendants, new Graph APIs, and regulatory changes like KYC for phone numbers. They explore enhancements in Teams Rooms capabilities, device management challenges, and the importance of cross-team collaboration in compliance.

NEW Episode of the @UCStatus Podcast with me, Mark (@markvale83) & Shawn (@shawnharry)

Episode 69: This week we chat about the #MicrosoftTeams, Teams Phone, Meetings and Rooms news

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YouTube video by UC Status How to swap a Logitech Meetup for a Meetup 2

NEW VIDEO on how to quickly swap out a Logitech for Business Meetup for a Meetup 2

Meetup is a great device but its been around since 2017. Meetup 2 is a massive upgrade for your BYOD rooms or #MicrosoftTeams Rooms on Windows, Zoom Rooms or Google Meet Rooms

youtu.be/Hc_HoSWrpIg

60 days

UCStatus Podcast Episode 68: Teams Voice Special In Episode 68 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy Chapman, Mark Vale, and Shawn Harry discuss Teams voice updates, including new features like customizable ringtones and call transfer suggestions. They also highlight future enhancements for Teams in June 2025, and address Teams Rooms management changes. Listener feedback is encouraged.

NEW Episode of the @UCStatus Podcast with me, Mark (@markvale83) & Shawn (@shawnharry)

Episode 68: This week we chat about #MicrosoftTeams voice stuff so Mark didn't get bored. I scoured the interweb and only found 14 things. So I added the latest MTR news

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UCStatus Podcast Episode 67: Commsverse 2025 and other recent Teams news In Episode 67 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy Chapman, Mark Vale, and Shawn Harry discuss upcoming Commsverse 2025, emphasizing ticket availability. The episode highlights recent news including Android authentication changes, a new AI assistant for Teams Rooms, enhanced location sharing, and advancements in the Teams admin portal. Listener feedback is encouraged.

NEW Episode of the @UCStatus Podcast with me, Mark (@markvale83) & Shawn (@shawnharry)

Episode 67: This week we chat about #Commsverse which is next week, plus some of the latest #MicrosoftTeams & MTR news

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#RoadmapWatch
If you run #MicrosoftTeams Android devices, such as Phones, Panels, Displays, & Rooms. To enhance security capabilities Microsoft is transitioning these devices to modern, secure authentication using Entra ID (AAD) based tokens. Check out the message centre for full details

Release notes for Microsoft Teams Rooms - Microsoft Teams Admin can read the release notes for Microsoft Teams Rooms, which list cumulative improvements in Microsoft Teams Rooms.

The #MicrosoftTeams Rooms on Android May 2025 update is starting to roll out now. 1449/1.0.96.2025126202

learn.microsoft.com/en-us/Micros...

🔥 New features

- Preview of Facilitator agent

- Local PTZ controls

- Speaker recognition and attribution

...and more

NEW BLOG POST
I'm going to keep going on about this until I'm confident you're all prepared for the AOSP migration. But if you use #MicrosoftTeams Android devices you need to read this. Thanks

sync.logitech.com/hub/communit...

YouTube video by UC Status Logitech Rally Board 65 Camera and Audio test (short)

NEW VIDEO from UCStatus

This is a really quick audio and video demo of the @logitech.bsky.social Rally Board 65 youtu.be/bg5YtWz3mPc

UCStatus Podcast Episode 66: Teams new after Enterprise Connect 2025 In Episode 66 of the UCStatus Podcast, Randy Chapman, Mark Vale, and Shawn Harry discuss numerous updates following Enterprise Connect 2023. Key topics include new features for Microsoft Teams Rooms, enhanced management capabilities via the Pro Management Portal, and the introduction of face and speaker recognition on various devices.

NEW Episode of the @UCStatus Podcast with me, Mark (@markvale83) & Shawn (@shawnharry)

Episode 66: This week we bring you all the latest #MicrosoftTeams & MTR news from Enterprise Connect 2025 and more

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YouTube video by UC Status Unboxing and Setup of the Airtame Hub

NEW VIDEO from UCStatus
Unboxing and setup of the ⁦‪@airtame‬⁩ Hub. This is the first of at least two videos on the Airtame Hub, a wireless casting and BYOD solution. Stay tuned and subscribe for more.

youtu.be/u92GvZsjE10

YouTube video by UC Status Logitech Rally Board 65 product tour

NEW VIDEO
On the @logitech.bsky.social Rally Board 65. I give you a full product tour and a run through of all the specs and features.

You really need to see it in person so reach out to your Logi rep to book a demo.
youtu.be/HrY2eZN-SGE?...

What’s the difference between multi-camera and multi-stream in MTR on Windows? Microsoft is adding features to Teams Rooms every month. Some of the features sound similar but are actually quite different. Two of the features I get asked about a lot recently are multi-stream and ...

NEW BLOG POST
On the @Logitech Sync Hub community guides. I explain the difference between two similar sounding features for #MicrosoftTeams Rooms.
Multi -Stream and Multi-Camera

I explain the features, the configuration and what they give you

hub.sync.logitech.com/community-gu...

Vibe Digital Signage for Microsoft Teams Rooms This post explores using Vibe for digital signage in Microsoft Teams Rooms. It outlines the requirements for URL-based signage, how to create and customize slides and playlists, and the steps to integrate Vibe with Teams. The author highlights the platform's features and encourages further exploration of Vibe's capabilities.

NEW BLOG POST
from UCStatus on using Vibe (https://www.linkedin.com/company/vibefyi/) for digital signage for #MicrosoftTeams Rooms on Windows

UCStatus Podcast Episode 65: Teams Insider crossover with Tom Arbuthnot – thoughts on 2025 from a combined 50+ years in UC In Episode 65 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy, Mark, and Shawn welcome special guest Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering Cloud for a fluid discussion on Teams and M365, reflecting on past changes an…

NEW EPISODE of the UCStatus podcast
Episode 65: Teams Insider crossover with Tom Arbuthnot – thoughts on 2025 from a combined 50+ years in UC with
Shawn Harry and Mark Vale

ucstatus.com/2025/02/12/u...

UCStatus Podcast Episode 65: Teams Insider crossover with Tom Arbuthnot – thoughts on 2025 from a combined 50+ years in UC In Episode 65 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy, Mark, and Shawn welcome special guest Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering Cloud for a fluid discussion on Teams and M365, reflecting on past changes and future predictions.

NEW Episode of the @UCStatus Podcast with me, Mark & Shawn

Episode 65: This week is a crossover episode with Tom Arbuthnot & the Teams Insider Podcast. We take a look back, have a guess at what's next

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YouTube video by UC Status The new Nureva Console app shown at ISE 2025

I chat with Adrian Doughty from Nureva Inc. at ISE 2025 about their new cloud console and get a demo of real time people tracking and camera switching

youtu.be/faRAd1niZkc

YouTube video by UC Status Inogeni Toggle Rooms XT from ISE 2025

NEW VIDEO from ISE 2025
I chat with Ryan Willden US technical sales director at ⁦‪Inogeni‬⁩ about the new Toggle Rooms XT

youtu.be/6dFT0UZ02GE

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YouTube video by UC Status Quick demo of the flip on the Logitech Rally Board 65 on the cart

Quick demo of the flip on the @logitech.bsky.social Rally Board 65 on the cart
youtu.be/Ms5UKPfB9ew

YouTube video by UC Status Very quick tour of the Logitech stand at ISE 2025

NEW VIDEO
Very quick tour of the @logitech.bsky.social stand at ISE 2025
youtu.be/Z9qX1NTxRIk

How to get more control in your BYOD spaces One Device, Three Use cases You’ll hopefully know that Logitech’s portfolio of appliance based meeting bars can operate in three separate modes. USB, Appliance and Bring your Own Device (BYOD) modes. ...

New blog post on How to get more control in your Logitech BYOD spaces

hub.sync.logitech.com/community-gu...

New capabilities to help scale up modern meeting spaces for users and IT | Microsoft Community Hub Modernizing the office to new ways of working is a big priority for organizations this year as they continue to optimize their workspaces post Covid....

Some big things coming to #MicrosoftTeams Rooms on Windows techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...

- Express Install for MTR
- Edge Browser Support for MTRoW-based touch boards
- Miracast support
- Multiple camera view
- Cloud IntelliFrame video feeds on MTRoA & Mobile
- Start or stop recording

NEW VIDEO from UCStatus
While at Bett Global in London I chat with Jay Lyons, product manager at Logitech ppl for Business about the new Logitech Rally Streamline Kit
youtu.be/hRjBCmZ7TjQ

SOMETHING BIG
is coming and in just under 2 weeks there's a Logitech for Business virtual launch event you don't want to miss.

Register here events.logitech.com/event/LogiLa...

XOGO Digital Signage for Microsoft Teams Rooms This post introduces XOGO, a digital signage provider certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms. Founded in 2015, XOGO offers cloud-hosted services and scheduled content delivery. Their affordable pricing, client success, and usability for Microsoft Teams highlight their commitment to digital signage solutions.

NEW BLOG POST
XOGO Digital Signage for #MicrosoftTeams Rooms

In this post I tell you all about XOGO, how to set up your playlist and how to use it as digital signage for your Microsoft Teams Room

For more information about XOGO visit https://www.xogo.io

Digital Signage on Microsoft Teams Rooms Microsoft Teams Rooms now supports digital signage, allowing customizable displays for branding and information sharing via various content sources.

NEW BLOG POST:
Microsoft has finally added Digital Signage to #MicrosoftTeams Rooms, starting with MTR on Windows. In this detailed post I show you all how to enable it, the options on and how to configure each source type and what it looks like

#RoadmapWatch: Soon you will be able to send and receive SMS text messages in #MicrosoftTeams. Starting in the US and Canada then it says "worldwide" GA by late February. Although I am not sure on that