Barco announced that the new ClickShare Hub Pro room system bundle developed in partnership with Huddly and Shure has been Certified for Microsoft Teams. The bundle aims to help organizations deliver clearer audio and video in medium-sized spaces while keeping the Microsoft Teams Rooms one-touch join and ClickShare wireless content sharing experience. The new bundle […]

Barco announced that ClickShare Hub Core with Logitech MeetUp 2 is now Certified for Microsoft Teams. The company said that the wireless room system bundle aims to deliver wireless conferencing and presentation with AI-enhanced video and audio for small meeting spaces. “Together, we are bringing a room system bundle that delivers a simple, smart, and […]

Barco announced its partnership with Huddly to develop a new wireless room system bundle certified for Microsoft Teams. The system combines ClickShare Hub Pro with the Huddly C1 video bar for small-to-medium-sized wireless conferencing room deployment. “We’re excited to partner with Barco ClickShare to bring a certified for Microsoft Teams solution to market,” said Fraser […]

By Nick MuirSpectralink Since the COVID-19 pandemic, most large organizations have invested heavily in modern unified communications platforms such as Microsoft Teams. So it seems curious that many of their most critical people — frontline employees in healthcare, manufacturing, retail and beyond — are often left buffering, dealing with dropped calls. This creates significant risk […]

Extron and Audio-Technica announced that their design solutions devices, certified for Microsoft Teams, now include DTP3 CrossPoint matrix switchers, the ATND1061 and Engineered Sound wireless microphones from Audio-Technica. The companies said the technology is designed to deliver a robust Microsoft Teams meeting experience in larger spaces. The Audio-Technica ATND1061 microphone is engineered to ensure that […]

AVer Information inc. announced that the TR535* is now Certified for Microsoft Teams. The TR535 meets Microsoft’s standards for compatibility and performance in Teams Room environments. This enables simple integration and consistency in operation for collaboration spaces. “We’re pleased to see AVer expand its portfolio of devices Certified for Microsoft Teams with the addition of […]

QSC announced that its Q-SYS Core 24f processor and Q-SYS VisionSuite VSA-100 AI accelerator are now certified for Microsoft Teams. This expands the Q-SYS portfolio of certified-for-Teams solutions. The company said these certifications reflect QSC’s commitment to delivering enterprise-grade collaboration experiences through innovative hardware, software and cloud-managed technologies aligned with Microsoft Teams standards. The Q-SYS […]

In this episode, I’m digging into Microsoft’s latest Teams update — one that’s raising a few eyebrows. Starting in December, Teams will automatically mark users as “in the office” when they connect to their organization’s Wi-Fi network. It’s meant to make hybrid work smoother, but it also opens the door to new questions about privacy […]

Owl Labs announced a collaboration with Lenovo to introduce a new range of Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR-W) systems that merge Owl Labs’ 360-degree AI-powered cameras with Lenovo’s ThinkSmart room kits. The partnership combines Owl Labs’ Meeting Owl 3 and 4+ devices with Lenovo’s ThinkSmart Core and Tiny Kit systems to create flexible, center-of-room meeting solutions […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST If you have any type of meeting these days, you’re — of course — familiar with Microsoft Teams as one of the most popular meeting platforms on the market. And when it comes to the hardware that makes those Teams meetings happen, many prefer using the brands they know and […]

Biamp announced it is now shipping the Vidi Content Cam 250, a whiteboard capture camera designed to integrate with Microsoft Teams Rooms. The Vidi Content Cam 250 delivers 4K resolution with advanced keystone correction and translucent layering technology, ensuring whiteboard content remains visible even when a presenter is blocking the view. It is natively compatible […]

Ashton Bentley display mounting systems, offered by Kramer, have been approved for use with Microsoft Teams Rooms through Microsoft’s Express Install program, the company announced. The approval means Ashton Bentley solutions meet Microsoft’s requirements for streamlined, one-person installations in small- to medium-sized meeting spaces — often completed in under an hour. According to Kramer, the […]

KUDO announced an enhancement to its Microsoft Teams integration aimed at improving reliability for enterprise users. The latest release introduces a participant-based connection method. The “KUDO Translator” now joins meetings as a standard participant, requiring manual admission by the meeting organizer or an internal attendee to ensure security and meeting control. This updated integration replaces […]

Extron and Sennheiser announced its Design Solutions devices, Certified for Microsoft Teams now include control processors from Extron’s IPCP Pro xi Series and the new TeamConnect Ceiling Medium – TCC M – ceiling microphone from Sennheiser. As AI-powered tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot transform workplace collaboration, reliable audio has become more critical than ever. These […]

Huddly has announced that its Huddly Crew AI-directed multi-camera system is now certified for Microsoft Teams in configurations with up to five cameras. Designed to improve hybrid collaboration, the system uses AI-powered real-time framing and shot switching to create a more natural meeting experience for remote participants. With this expanded certification, organizations can scale the […]

Owl Labs has announced Microsoft Teams-certified products, TAA-compliant models, and an expanded suite of IT solutions. The company’s Meeting Owl 3 and Owl Bar are now certified peripherals for Microsoft Teams, while the Meeting Owl 4+ is in the certification process. The certification aligns Owl Labs products with Microsoft’s quality and performance standards. Owl Labs […]

Biamp announced that its line of medium and large room conferencing bundles has received Microsoft Teams Room certification. Featuring the TesiraFORTÉ and Devio audio processors, features include AI noise reduction to suppress distracting background noises and Biamp Launch. Biamp Launch identifies and configures every device in the system, performs a tuning cycle, measures acoustic characteristics […]

Welcome to the August 2024 edition of the Microsoft Teams Tracker! Every month, I take a look at some of the latest and most impactful updates to the platform. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or someone integrating technology that complements it, this article is your go-to resource for staying informed. I’ll be highlighting a […]

Welcome, readers, to this June 2024 Microsoft Teams Tracker article, where each month, I round up some of the latest and greatest updates to the application. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or you integrate tech that works with Teams, this will be a perfect monthly article for you to find all the information you […]

Welcome, readers, to this May 2024 Microsoft Teams Tracker article, where each month, I round up some of the latest and greatest updates to the application. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or you integrate tech that works with Teams, this will be a perfect monthly article for you to find all the information you […]

The new Poly Studio Base Kit G9 Plus is designed for Microsoft Teams Rooms as a “next-generation room solution co-engineered by HP’s desktop compute and Poly’s collaboration teams.” The solution includes the new HP Mini IP PC G9 and Poly TC10 controller which connects directly to the PC with a Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection. […]

Welcome, readers, to this month’s Microsoft Teams Tracker article, where each month, I round up some of the latest and greatest updates to the application. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or you integrate tech that works with Teams, this will be a perfect monthly article for you to find all the information you might […]

Using Logitech‘s videoconferencing device capabilities and Microsoft Teams’ Ai-based features accessible through both personal computers and native Teams Rooms, the two companies have a partnership in AI using Copilot. How does Copilot work in Microsoft Teams? In Microsoft Teams environments, Copilot enhances collaboration and helps employees get the most out of their Teams chats and […]

Remember Glue Collaboration? The cool head-and-torso avatars that made the metaverse seem like it was filled with legless players off a tabletop “foosball” field1? The parent company of Glue has now filed for bankruptcy. A letter from the CEO, Jussi Havu, explains that without a definite solution in sight the Glue service may be (soon) […]

I was visiting an office a while back and was offered a phone room to hold some meetings. The room was well-equipped with a comfortable chair, adequate lighting, a small table with a Neat Frame to easily join Teams calls, and even a blue accent wall to make it feel a little less sterile. I […]

Lightware Visual Engineering says its Taurus Switcher solutions can be integrated with Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows to make BYOD solutions; sort of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) functionality and room control capabilities for Teams meeting spaces. The solution augments the Microsoft Teams Rooms experience by allowing users to integrate their personal laptops with the […]

Welcome, readers, to this month’s Microsoft Teams Tracker article, where each month, I round up some of the latest and greatest updates to the application. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or you integrate tech that works with Teams, this will be a perfect monthly article for you to find all the information you might […]

ClearOne reported financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended Dec. 31, 2023. Q4 2023 (October – December) revenue was $4.2 million, compared to $4.0 million in Q4 2022 and $4.9 million in Q3 2023. The company says the decrease was driven by lower demand for microphone products (and lack of MS Teams Rooms […]

Barco entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft around Teams devices that will enable ClickShare devices to provide data that will be available through Microsoft’s Teams Rooms Pro Management Portal. As you likely know, the Barco ClickShare solution enables users to host calls from their own laptop with their preferred videoconferencing platform, using the audio […]

AVer Information announced the VB350, a dual-lens enterprise-grade video bar, has been certified for Microsoft Teams. AVer’s VB350 integrates dual 4K lenses, delivering an expansive 113-degree field of view and versatile 18X optical zoom capability to capture vivid, detailed images across wide and deep perspectives. With its cutting-edge lens-shifting technology, the VB350 aptly captures all […]

Yealink is one of the fastest-growing UCC gear and systems manufacturers in the world. The company is focusing on its partnership with Microsoft Teams and Teams Rooms-certified products at the upcoming ISE 2024 show in Barcelona — Yealink will be in stand/booth #2S130. Today’s pre-ISE 2024 podcast features Yealink’s marketing director, Lisa Zhang, to talk […]

Biamp announced that its line of Parléä all-in-one video and audio conferencing bars are now Certified for Microsoft Teams. The Parléä bars now Certified for Microsoft Teams means the product is validated to work seamlessly within the rigorous standards of the Microsoft Teams unified communication (UC) platform and provide exceptional 4K video conferencing experiences in […]