August is here, and so are some new features and enhancements that make Microsoft Teams even more powerful and easier to use!
 
In July, we shared ways you can customize how you express yourself in chat, new options for personalizing your gallery ...

Make collaboration easier and smarter. Stay focused, work together, and achieve more with one platform for all your communication needs. That’s what Microsoft Teams is all about. We’re all about clarity and familiarity with the product, how it works, a...

Microsoft Teams has transformed the way we connect and collaborate at work and in our lives. To date, there have been two Teams apps on Windows 11 – one for work or education and another for personal use.
We’re thrilled to share that today the unified ...

Welcome to July’s update on Microsoft Teams, where we share some of the new features and improvements that are making collaboration easier and more enjoyable. This month, we have exciting enhancements for your meetings, chats, and communications that w...

As a reminder, to have access to these features you need a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license!
 
How to prompt like a pro
Writing great prompts is the key to having better interactions with Microsoft Copilot in Teams. Just like talking to a co-work...

AI-powered speaker recognition technology has now expanded to all Teams Rooms on Windows devices, regardless of the microphone type. This was previously only available with intelligent speaker equipment in the room. Now any Teams Room on Windows can en...

In June, we introduced exciting enhancements to Microsoft Teams. I regularly use Copilot compose to help make my draft messages clearer and in the tone that I’m aiming for. Additionally, the new meeting organizer controls let me manage access to meetin...

Today we embark on another chapter of the Microsoft Teams story in VDI, with the public preview of a new optimization architecture that brings closer alignment between physical and virtual desktops.
 
Last year we released a fully revamped Teams a...

Effective and efficient communication is key when it comes to managing your workday. Whether you’re collaborating with colleagues, discussing project details, or simply sharing updates in a chat, the way you convey your thoughts changes depending on wh...

Microsoft Teams is the hub for teamwork, enabling effortless communication and collaboration. By using devices certified for Microsoft Teams, you can elevate your meeting and calling experience. These devices are carefully tested and certified to ensur...

Microsoft Teams Phone is a cloud-based phone system that enables smart communication and effortless collaboration for Teams users. To enable Teams Phone features such as auto attendants and call queues, resource accounts are required. Resource Accounts...

 
In January, we announced the general availability of Mesh in Teams. We launched with the promise of unlocking deeper engagement for hybrid and remote teams across the world. Today, we're thrilled to unveil our latest advancements designed to op...

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance their marketing strategies and lead management processes. The integration of HubSpot with Microsoft Teams webinars represents a signific...

In our conversations with customers and partners, two themes consistently emerge: the impact of AI at work and the challenge of successfully navigating flexible work. We see these challenges as related: adopting AI will enable the improved transformati...

Deployment of Teams Rooms on Windows is getting a serious upgrade. As announced at InfoComm this week, Autopilot and Autologin for Teams Rooms on Windows is now generally available. It enables you to deploy at scale and configure Teams Rooms with minim...

It was wonderful to be a part of the M365 Community Conference that took place in Orlando, FL from Apr 30 to May 02, 2024. The event was a great success with over 3000 attendees. However, the highlight for the Teams SMB product team was the engaging di...

In today's diverse work environment, we understand that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to shared spaces and devices. Each organization has its unique spectrum of needs, and at Microsoft, we believe in providing solutions that cate...

This special edition of “What's New in Microsoft Teams” highlights exciting features and improvements that we are announcing at Microsoft Build 2024. Read on to learn more about features that will help developers be more productive and collaborate in T...

Our goal in Teams is to make hybrid work and communication easier and more inclusive than ever before. This pursuit is core to the effort we put into creating meaningful connections between people through our end-to-end events platforms, whether one-to...

Successfully navigating a fast-paced workplace requires teams to collaborate closely and share the same information. Channels facilitate this by bringing people together for common functions, projects, or interests. Designed for enduring collaboration,...

Keeping up with your information can be a challenge in today’s fast-paced environment. Microsoft Teams channels help you have all your information related to a certain topic in one place. Yet sometimes the conversation progresses fast, and you need hel...

Schedule and shift management are a foundational driver of productivity for frontline workforces. Shifts app offers a simple and effective way for managers and workers to manage their schedules with Microsoft Teams.
 
Previously, IT admins di...

Microsoft Teams has always been at the forefront of innovation, and the Decorate your background feature is no exception. Released in Teams Premium in January 2024, this feature uses generative AI to create an artificial version of the user’s real back...

If you're looking for ways to boost your productivity with Microsoft Teams, you're in the right place. In this blog post, we'll share the latest features and improvements that have rolled out in April, covering everything from chat to meetings and town...

Good things happen when you integrate smart, reliable calling into the flow of work. The flexible and intelligent capabilities of Teams Phone empower your team to create rich engagements, increase productivity, and save time.
Plus, you can rest easy kn...

In this new normal of more flexible work, decision-making can be a much more complex and time-consuming process. With Microsoft Copilot in Teams, you can get to decisions quicker during and after your meetings – no matter where everyone is connecting f...

If you are looking to streamline your daily reporting process and improve work efficiency, Microsoft Teams Updates may be the solution you are looking for. This first-party app from Teams provides a native platform for users to digitize their daily rep...

In an era where Microsoft Teams is central to communication and collaboration, the treasure trove of data within call records has remained largely untapped due to the complexity and technical challenges of accessing and analyzing it. Call Record Insigh...

Join Microsoft and community experts in-person, in one place, at the Microsoft 365 Community Conference in Orlando, FL, April 30 – May 2, 2024. The event is dedicated to Microsoft Copilot and AI, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Viva, Power Platform, and ...

We're excited to announce significant product upgrades that will deliver enhanced frontline worker (FLW) availability preferences and frontline manager (FLM) schedule creation in Shifts through Excel import.
 
1. Availability by specific date
In t...

Organizations continue to collaborate and coordinate as globally distributed groups. We find ourselves navigating the future of work here in the present, rather than being able to set it aside till tomorrow. In order to sustain momentum in this new rea...

In today’s digital-first world, the ability to share content seamlessly during virtual meetings is not just a convenience; it is a necessity. Microsoft Teams, one of the leaders in virtual collaboration , has embraced this need by integrating the AV1 v...

In this special edition of “What's New in Microsoft Teams”, we will cover the exciting new features and improvements that we announced at Enterprise Connect 2024. In addition, you will find the new features, devices and apps that have been released thi...

Today, at Enterprise Connect, we announced a host of new innovation coming to Microsoft Teams. For details, I encourage you to check out this blog.
As Teams has grown to serve over 320 million monthly active users across 181 markets and 44 languages, a...

Every employee in the modern workplace has the potential to be an ambassador for customer engagement. Whether they work in sales, service, health care, or finance, these ambassadors prefer using familiar tools such as Microsoft Teams to simplify their ...

Remote meetings have changed the way we collaborate, offering valuable flexibility in how and where we work. In any meeting, you are likely to see colleagues participating from a variety of environments, including offices with open floor plans, busy co...

Today, we are excited to unveil the latest innovations coming to Microsoft Teams Premium to make collaboration more intelligent, engaging, and protected.
 
Teams Premium has enhanced intelligent productivity in meetings for some time, and we’re pl...

Do the number of meetings and tasks you have to juggle every week feel overwhelming? When your week ahead is full of meetings, emails to respond to, and content to review, it can be hard to know the best place to focus first and how to prioritize your ...

Microsoft Teams is a powerful tool for collaborating with your colleagues and sharing information in real time. However, it can be challenging to keep track of what is happening in your Teams conversations. Staying on top of everything is even harder w...

With over 2,000 apps available for Microsoft Teams, and many more added each month, it is important for our independent software vendors and line-of-business app developers to create and grow engagement with their apps. That’s why we have been working ...

As technology evolves, so does our way of working. We are committed to empowering developers, giving them the tools to work smarter with Copilot in Teams and collaborate easily and efficiently with peers. We’ve listened to developers’ feedback, and ove...

If your organization was  already using Shifts prior to our launch (and consequent use) of the deployment of Shifts through Teams Admin Center, this article is for you. 
 
Frontline managers have control, on a team-level, over the capab...

The Microsoft Teams Premium add-on license launched a year ago, unlocking advanced capabilities to help make your team’s collaboration more intelligent, engaging, and secure. As we approach this first anniversary, we want to share a playbook of best pr...

Welcome to the February 2024 edition of What’s New in Microsoft Teams! This month we are showcasing 37 new features and enhancements for Microsoft Teams. These updates will help you collaborate more effectively, simplify processes, and stay connected w...

Teams Phone is a cloud calling solution that equips your entire workforce with flexible, reliable, and smart calling capabilities, all within Microsoft Teams. Earlier this month, we introduced a new Teams Phone for Frontline Workers offer1 that enables...

Many organizations are asking how to get the most out of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive team productivity and make smarter and quicker business decisions. Microsoft Copilot has been embraced by early adopters for its ability to get clarity, upda...

In our January 2024 edition of What's New in Microsoft Teams, we are highlighting 33 new features and enhancements to Microsoft Teams. These updates will help you collaborate more effectively, streamline workflows, and stay connected with your team. Ke...

We are happy to share that the new Microsoft Teams bulk installer is now available for Windows.
We shared the news of the general availability of new Microsoft Teams in this blog post, and we have also made available tools that help admins to install t...

Each month, over 17 million users worldwide rely on Teams Phone for smart, seamless, and secure communication and collaboration. As we add to these capabilities, we’re focused on providing flexibility and choice, expanding the availability of Teams Pho...

We are excited to announce that Microsoft Teams will be available on the new Apple Vision Pro when it launches on February 2. Microsoft Teams will bring engaging spatial computing experiences to your fingertips with the smart place to work on Apple Vis...