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A Microsoft Teams webcast series for IT professionals hosted by Stephen Rose. Real world experts from around the globe, including members from Microsoft’s leadership, engineering teams, and tech communities share best practices to plan, deploy, adopt, manage, and secure Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365.
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Episodes
June 22
10:00 AM (PST)
Episode 505
Details coming soon.
Enhanced “teaming” with Microsoft Teams Rooms
Take your Microsoft Teams meeting to the next level with Microsoft Teams Rooms. Teams Rooms help foster inclusivity, collaboration, removes all barriers be it spaces, places, and people for the best Teams meeting experience. Deliver better hybrid meeting experiences and expertly manage your meetings with security. To continue onto the bonus segment for Windows and Android tips, head over to the bonus clips tab.
Perfect blend: coffee and Microsoft Teams
What happens when your commercial coffee roasting, equipment, and servicing business meets a pandemic? Find out in episode 503 as we sit down with Clifton Coffee Roasters based in the UK and discuss how they transformed from an in-person business to a hybrid model all while increasing sales and opportunities by leveraging Microsoft Teams, Power BI dashboards, and Microsoft Forms. For additional reading, here's the case study. Check out the blog written by one of our Product Marketing Managers.

Greg Baerg
Big Wave BI

Harrison Dowling
Clifton Coffee Roaster

Josh Clarke
Clifton Coffee Roasters
Simplifying and improving productivity with Kent State University
In this episode we sit down with John Rathje, CIO and VP of IT for Kent State University as we discuss how they leveraged Microsoft Teams, PowerPlatform, and Bots to reduce complexity while improving productivity to produce the best environment for collaboration and communication for students and educators. For all of you who have been waiting to learn more about Microsoft Teams Connect shared channels, we will have a demo to get you started. Want to read more about Kent State? Here's the case study. For those of you interested in the Microsoft Teams Connect shared channels, here's the public preview blog. Finally, here's the associated blog for this episode.

Arun Das
Microsoft Teams

John Rathje
Kent State University
Vituity and Microsoft Teams: Wellness care without boundaries
In this episode learn how Vituity, and their partner Moveworks have transformed healthcare for the benefit of all by reaching patients where and when they need care. Find out how Microsoft Teams was critical to this transformation for physicians, patients, and HIPPA and other data privacy requirements/compliance. Plus, how Vituity’s partner Moveworks, helped add a layer of flexibility to their platform. Read the corresponding blog.
In addition, look for a segment from Atlassian as they share the new features and integration into Microsoft Teams with the Jira app.

Amith Nair
Vituity

Sara Jew
Vituity

Tygrr DosRemedios
Atlassian, Inc.

Varun Singh
Moveworks, Inc.
Microsoft Teams Security: Ask me anything, again
Back by popular demand! Join us with your Microsoft Teams security questions as John Gruszczyk returns to discuss the latest security updates from Microsoft Ignite. We also welcome Christiaan Brinkhoff from our Windows team to deep dive on Windows 365 and Cloud PC for us. Here is the corresponding blog.

Christiaan Brinkhoff
Microsoft

John Gruszczyk
Microsoft
Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021 Recap
We welcome back Mary Jo Foley and Paul Thurrott to the show. Join us as we recap all the Modern Work announcements, new products, features, functionality, and all the buzz from Microsoft Ignite- Fall 2021. Check out the corresponding blog written by one of our Microsoft Teams MVPs, Raphael Kollner.

Mary Jo Foley
AllAboutMicrosoft.com

Paul Thurrott
Thurrott.com
Polaris Inc. and Microsoft Teams- Reinventing how we work and play
Polaris Inc. is a company known for reinventing how we play. They are known for their innovations in snow mobiles, off-road & on-road vehicles, and boats etc., but did you know that they completely reinvented how they work and communicate with all the employees? From factory floor to dealerships, hear how Polaris and Microsoft Teams dramatically changed how they share innovation with their employees and customers. Be sure to read the corresponding blog.

Boris Rubanovich
Polaris Inc.

Sheila Miller
Polaris Inc.

Tim Fowler
Polaris Inc.
Microsoft Teams’ MVPs- Learn from the experts
We've a special co-host for our next episode! Laurie Pottmeyer, Microsoft Teams Engineering, Quality & Customer Obsession Senior PM joins Stephen for episode 403: “Microsoft Teams' Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs)- Learn from the experts.” Hear from our experts around the world share their favorite tips and tricks on planning, deploying, adopting, managing and securing Teams. We'll also have a fun segment from Rachel Heiss, Senior Manager, Starbucks. Join us with your favorite cup of joe on National Coffee Day! Be sure to check out the bonus clip from Christian Buckley, “Connecting Microsoft Teams & OBS,” and the corresponding blog.

Dan Rey
DESA Enterprises

Darrell Webster
WM Reply

Graham Walsh
Crestron

Laurie Pottmeyer
Microsoft

Martina Grom
atwork

Nicolas Blank
NBConsult

Rachel Heiss
Starbucks
Change Management for Microsoft Teams – you deployed it but, are they using it?
During this discussion, Brian Hash, Senior Organizational Development Consultant, Cargill, Inc., and Stephen will cover: what is change management, how to convince leaders, best practices, understanding users and why they may be resistant to change, steps to manage fear and distrust, and resources. Be sure to catch the bonus clip where Brian shares an example of a readiness assessment template to help determine how ready your team is for Microsoft Teams. Download the readiness assessment template, and/or read the corresponding blog.

Brian Hash
Cargill Inc.
Everything you wanted to know about Microsoft Teams but were afraid to ask
Jeremy Chapman, Director of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Mechanics host joins Stephen Rose to kick-off Season 4. This episode will be full of demos! Learn how to optimize call quality, set-up webinars and live events, admin center settings and much more. Following the demos, Stephen and Jeremy will be available to answer all your burning questions about Microsoft Teams during the live Q&A session. Be sure to take a look at the corresponding blog.

Jeremy Chapman
Microsoft
Learn how Mainstream Renewable Power uses Teams to electrify the world with renewable energy
Join us on June 8th as Stephen Rose talks with Mark Kane, Head of Information Solutions from Renewable Mainstream Power. Located in Ireland, Mainstream Renewable Power is one of the most ambitious renewable energy companies on the planet. Since its foundation in 2008, it has delivered more than six gigawatts (GW) of wind and solar assets and has developed the world’s largest offshore wind farms. Learn how they have been successfully using Microsoft Teams to stay connected with their employees and partners globally to keep powering their business.

Mark Kane
Mainstream Renewable Power
How AEG uses Microsoft Teams to support employees, partners and events worldwide
Across the world, arenas are empty and concert halls are quiet. The COVID-19 pandemic has put the sports, concerts, and performances fans love on hold for now. But AEG, one of the world’s leading sports and live entertainment companies, is keeping business moving in this time of crisis using Microsoft Teams.

Bill Martin
AEG Worldwide
How Susquehanna Township School District delivered world-class hybrid education solution using Teams
Join us as we learn how Susquehanna Township School District in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania navigated through the pandemic and delivered world-class education to their students remotely using Microsoft Teams and Teams Rooms with help from HP, Jabra, and Logitech. Here is the corresponding blog.

Justin Green
Susquehanna Township District

Robert McDonald
Susquehanna Township School District
What’s New With Teams Security
Join us for a deep dive into Microsoft Ignite's security announcements.

Christina Wheeler
Canviz

John Gruszczyk
Microsoft
Microsoft Ignite Wrap-Up Show with Mary Jo Foley, Paul Thurrott and Brad Sams
Join us for a complete wrap-up of Microsoft Ignite. You'll hear all the highlights from product experts. Be sure to check out the two corresponding blogs here and here.

Brad Sams
Thurrott.com

Mary Jo Foley
AllAboutMicrosoft.com

Paul Thurrott
Thurrott.com
How LEGO Systems builds a collaborative environment with Microsoft Teams
Join us for an in-depth interview on how the world's most collaborative company collaborates using Microsoft Teams.

Chris McNulty
Microsoft

Michael Pedersen
LEGO Group

Ulrik Skadhauge Jensen
LEGO Group
How to build a 500-person virtual internship program in just 30 days
Learn how the largest paid internship program in Rhode Island’s history went from idea to execution in just 30 days during a pandemic, with Microsoft Teams.

Todd Knapp
Envision Technology Advisors
An Interview With Jeff Teper – What’s Next for Microsoft 365?
Join us for an in-depth interview with Jeff Teper, corporate vice president for Microsoft 365, and hear about Jeff’s vision for the future of Microsoft’s collaboration tools. Be sure to submit your questions early for this one!

Jeff Teper
Microsoft

Kaushal Mehta
Microsoft
Create Low-Code No-Code apps with Power Platform
Join for a step by step walkthrough of creating low-code and no-code apps with Power Platform. We’ll be joined by product experts who will showcase the latest Power App development capabilities within Microsoft Teams.

Homer McEwen
McEwen Media, LLC

Reza Dorrani
Catapult Systems

Weston Lander
Microsoft
Microsoft Teams Security: Ask Me Anything
Bring your security questions on Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365! We’ll have experts on the show to answer questions plus you’ll hear interviews with some awesome security experts. This is a do not miss episode!

Chris Jackson
Microsoft

John Gruszczyk
Microsoft

Paula Januszkiewicz
CQURE
Ignite 2020 Wrap-Up Show Part 2
Join us for a complete wrap-up of day 1 and 2 at Microsoft Ignite. You’ll hear all the highlights from product experts.

Mary Jo Foley
AllAboutMicrosoft.com

Paul Thurrott
Thurrott.com
Ignite 2020 Wrap-Up Show Part 1
Join us for a wrap-up of day 1 at Microsoft Ignite. You’ll hear all the highlights and we’ll talk about what’s coming up on day 2.

Aya Tange
Microsoft
Ignite 2020 Pre-Show
In this special episode you’ll get a preview of what’s coming up at Microsoft Ignite. Hear about upcoming sessions you don’t want to miss, as well as new resources that will help you make the most of your experience.

Brett Polen
Microsoft

Joey Snow
Microsoft

Karuana Gatimu
Microsoft

Rick Claus
Microsoft
A Deep Dive into Microsoft Teams Security and Identity
Let’s talk security. The top challenge IT pros are facing right now is securing data. Join our product expert for a deep dive discussion on identity and authentication.

Mayunk Jain
Microsoft

Sami Laiho
MVP/Win-fu.com

Stephanie Lio
Microsoft
Back to School with Microsoft Teams for EDU
Learn about the latest features and functionalities to help educators make the most of Microsoft Teams and how IT pros can secure these features in a variety of environments.

Jethro Seghers
Microsoft

Karuana Gatimu
Microsoft

Sarah Patrick
Student
Best Practices for deploying, managing and securing Microsoft Teams
Join us as we sit down with members of our IT pro community to discuss their Microsoft Teams customer stories. You’ll hear about what worked and what didn’t work so you can avoid the same pitfalls with your own rollouts.

Allie Wieczorek
Microsoft

Darrell Webster
WM Reply

David Patrick
Data System Analysts, Inc.
New Collaboration Devices: From Teams Rooms to Surface Hub
Hear how modern devices from Surface and Partners plus Teams peripherals will enable your employees to collaborate, stay productive and work remote securely.

Alexander Dale
Microsoft

Frank Buchholz
Microsoft

Sandhya Rao
Microsoft
Tips and Tricks for managing Windows 10 with remote workers
Join us for practical advice on managing Windows 10 devices, monthly updates, feature updates, and user-owned devices for your remote workforce.

Joe Lurie
Microsoft

Karen Simpson
Microsoft
Intro to Power Apps and the Power Platform for Teams
With Power Apps, anyone can turn their bright ideas into brilliant apps, fast! Join us for a deep dive with Power Apps product experts and learn how you can quickly build apps and adapt processes for remote work.

Evan Chaki
Microsoft

Matthew Bolanos
Microsoft
Securing your applications and devices with Microsoft 365
Join us for deep dive discussion on securing your end users. Our experts will discuss a wide range of topics from managing end user desktops and browsers to securing applications and devices.

Chris Jackson
Microsoft

David Gregory
Microsoft
Supporting New Workstyles: Mobile Devices and Windows Virtual Desktop
In this episode we will focus on extending productivity across mobile devices as well as how to deliver virtualized applications and desktop environments to every platform with Windows Virtual Desktop.

Pieter Wigleven
Microsoft

TJ Devine
Microsoft
What’s new with Microsoft 365 and Teams
Join us as we sit down with members of our Microsoft product teams to discuss the implementation of Microsoft 365 to help your employees meet and collaborate remotely, as well as engage audiences through virtual events and communications.

Dan Holme
Microsoft

Karan Nigam
Microsoft
Microsoft Teams Rooms’ Windows and Android tips
This bonus segment touches on tips for managing Windows and Android as a continuation from episode 504, Enhanced “teaming” with Microsoft Teams Rooms.
Jira and Microsoft Teams Developer Deep Dive
Atlassian Product Manager, Tygrr DosRemedios returns to the show to share a day in the life of a developer using the new Jira app, highlighting top tips to get the most out of the new app as well as the most liked features. Read the corresponding blog.

Tygrr DosRemedios
Atlassian, Inc.
Microsoft 365 Collab Conference 2021, Las Vegas: Conversation with Jeff Teper
Stephen Rose, host of “Inside Microsoft Teams” was thrilled to finally attend an in-person conference. Guess who he had the pleasure of meeting-up with at the Microsoft 365 Collab Conference 2021 in Vegas? None other than, Jeff Teper, Microsoft CVP: Teams, OneDrive, & SharePoint! We thought we'd start 2022 with a gift for all of you: a bonus episode where Stephen & Jeff catch-up on how products like Teams, Viva, Loop, and Mesh change how users interact with the products in the future, plus other fun topics from the 2021 Microsoft 365 Collab Conference. Check out the corresponding blog written by one of our Microsoft Teams MVPs, Sharon Sumner.

Jeff Teper
Microsoft
Microsoft Teams Journey Roundtable with IT Executives – Part 2
Moderator Stephen Rose, Sr PMM for Modern Work and host of “Inside Microsoft Teams” talks with IT executives from Envision Technology Advisors, LEGO Group, DSA Inc. and Polaris Inc. for a live roundtable discussion where the panel share their journey of planning, deploying, adopting, managing, and securing Microsoft Teams.

David Patrick
Data System Analysts, Inc.

Tim Fowler
Polaris Inc.

Todd Knapp
Envision Technology Advisors

Ulrik Skadhauge Jensen
LEGO Group
Microsoft Teams Journey Roundtable with IT Executives – Part 1
Moderator Stephen Rose, Sr PMM for Modern Work and host of “Inside Microsoft Teams” talks with IT executives from Envision Technology Advisors, LEGO Group, DSA Inc. and Polaris Inc. for a live roundtable discussion where the panel share their journey of planning, deploying, adopting, managing, and securing Microsoft Teams.

David Patrick
Data System Analysts, Inc.

Tim Fowler
Polaris Inc.

Todd Knapp
Envision Technology Advisors

Ulrik Skadhauge Jensen
LEGO Group
Connecting Microsoft Teams & OBS
Christian Buckley, one of our global Microsoft Teams' MVPs, shares the bonus clip to episode 403, “Microsoft Teams’ MVPs- Learn from the experts,” on how to live stream your Teams meetings to your social platforms using OBS.

Christian Buckley
AvePoint Inc.
Readiness Assessment with Brian Hash
Brian Hash shares an example of a readiness assessment template you can utilize to help determine how ready your team is for Microsoft Teams.

Brian Hash
Cargill Inc.
Microsoft Teaming Video
Microsoft Teaming video written and produced by Homer McEwen. You can find more of Homer’s work online at SoundCloud, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, and iTunes.

Homer McEwen
McEwen Media, LLC
Cybersecurity Advice
Join host Stephen Rose as he talks with security expert Paula Januszkiewicz. Paula has extensive experience in securing projects and has conducted hundreds of security analyses. In this short chat, Paula gives her advice on cybersecurity, securing Windows, Multi-Factor Authentication, and allowing personal devices to connect to business infrastructure.

Paula Januszkiewicz
CQURE
Tip: Edit and Change Order of Icons
Quick and simple tip on how to edit and change the order of your icons on your phone.
Tip: Working in Multiple Tenants
If you work in multiple tenants in Microsoft Teams, find out an easy way to move between tenants.
The Secret to Unlocking and Unblocking Employee Potential
Join us for a discussion on remote work and how Microsoft 365 and Teams has changed the way Dentsu Isobar works as a company.

Dave Meeker
Dentsu Isobar
Poly Studio P15
Looking for a better way to connect with people virtually during meetings? Check out the new Ploy Studio P15. This is a Microsoft Teams hardware that have the ability to find you within the frame and zoom in on you. This creates a better engaging environment with exceptional optics, powerful audio, and cutting-edge noise blocking tech give you freedom to move and command the conversation. Check it out now!
Logitech MeetUp
Looking for a camera to use while you're on a Microsoft Teams meeting? Check out what Stephen Rose uses day to day, the Logitech MeetUp camera. Designed for smaller spaces and packs big features into a compact form factor.
Poly Sync 20
Check out Stephen Rose as he unboxes a new USB/Bluetooth smart speakerphone, the Ploy Sync 20. This new device also has a dedicated button to access Microsoft Teams meetings and calls instantly.
Logitech Brio Webcam and Zone Wireless Headset
Looking for more accessories certified for Microsoft Teams? Check out the latest unboxing with the Logitech Brio Webcam and the Zone Wireless Headset with Stephen Rose.
Acer ConceptD Laptop
If you’re a developer looking for a powerful laptop or you want a new gaming or all-in-one machine, be sure to check out the unboxing of the Acer ConceptD laptop with Stephen Rose.
Microsoft Surface Duo
We have the Surface Duo in the house! Join Stephen Rose for a quick unboxing and first look at the hardware.
Bose 700 & Jabra Evolve2 85
Looking for the right headset to use with Microsoft Teams? Watch Stephen Rose unbox the Jabra Evolve2 85 and the Bose 700 UC and hear about their great features.
Dell XPS 17 Laptop
Watch Stephen Rose unbox the Dell XPS 17 Laptop and get a quick overview of this new hardware.
Poly Calisto 5300
Check out the unboxing of the Poly Calisto 5330. Stephen Rose unboxes this new portable speakerphone that has a dedicated button for instant access to Microsoft Teams.



