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Episode# 101 – Microsoft Ignite Nov 2021 Announcements

November 16, 2021 20:58 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MB

In this episode, we talk about the November Ignite 2021 Announcements to Microsoft 365.

Episode #100 – O365Eh! Roundtable – Ignite Must Have’s & the Return of In-Person Conferences

November 02, 2021 14:24 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MB

In our 100th episode, the team wanted to reflect on customer activities, what sessions we are excited about at Ignite Nov 2021 and what it feels like to return to in-person conferences.

Episode #99 – Viva Session #6 TOPICS Interview with MVP Nicolas Georgeault

October 19, 2021 13:54 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MB

In this episode, we talk to fellow Canadian and MVP Nicolas Georgeault about Microsoft Viva - TOPICS . Overview How to get started How it is deployed and used Governance  

Episode #98 – Top 5 Important Recent Teams Admin Improvements

October 05, 2021 15:38 - 12 minutes - 17 MB

In this episode, the team discusses the Top 5 Important Recent Teams Admin Improvements Teams Admin Center Teams Admin Center search improvements Viva Connections public preview Viva Learning GA Teams Admin Center real-time data for meetings

Episode #97 – Viva Session #5 LEARNING interview w/ MS MVP & CEO Visual SP Asif Rehmani

September 21, 2021 13:53 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this episode, we talk to Microsoft MVP & CEO Visual SP Asif Rehmani about Microsoft Viva Learning for end-users. How it helps employees through their learning journey in personal & professional productivity and career growth.

Episode #96 – Microsoft 365 Updates

September 07, 2021 14:37 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MB

In this episode, the team discusses 4 Microsoft 365 updates and changes that are coming.   Privacy change to Microsoft 365 Usage and Analytics Azure AD Graph Deprecation - Migrate your apps to access the license managements APIs from Microsoft Graph Dynamic e911 for US WFH users Updated details for End-to-end encryption for Teams calling

Episode #95 – Viva Session #4 Insights-End-user interview w/ Cloudway CEO Stale Hansen

August 24, 2021 13:24 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MB

In this episode, we talk to Cloudway CEO Stale Hansen about Microsoft Viva Insights for end-users. How it helps employees manage their time and mindfulness and recommendations from Stale in personal productivity.

Episode #94 – Viva Session #3 Insights interview w/ Enable UC Co-Founder Kevin Keiller

August 10, 2021 13:27 - 36 minutes - 49.2 MB

In this episode, we talk to Enable UC Co-Founder Kevin Keiller about Microsoft Viva Insights and how it helps organizations and managers improve the productivity and well-being of their employees.

Episode #93 – Viva Session #2 Connections – Interview w/ Creospark VP – MVP Noorez Khamis

July 20, 2021 12:45 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

In the second installment of our Microsoft Viva series, we talk Viva Connections with fellow Canadian and MVP, Creospark VP Noorez Khamis . Recommendations on site formats How many Viva connections can you have Mobile Experience Customer Experiences Do's and don'ts for deploying Viva Connections CloudSpark

Episode #92 – Viva Session #1 Interview w/ Microsoft Director of Product Adam Harmetz

July 06, 2021 14:32 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

This episode is the first of a few series we are doing to deep dive into Microsoft Viva . We are starting out with Microsoft Director of Product focused on Viva, Sharepoint and Teams Adam Harmetz, who talks to us about: Recap of the 4 parts of viva : Insights, Learning, Connections, Topics Why was viva ...continue reading "Episode #92 – Viva Session #1 Interview w/ Microsoft Director of Product Adam Harmetz"

Episode #91 – Interview with Microsoft Teams Compliance Recorder – Numonix CEO Michael Levy

June 22, 2021 14:12 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

In this episode, the team gets an update from Microsoft Teams Compliance Recorder - Numonix CEO Michael Levy about New updates to their solution Updates to the Microsoft Teams API's Bot requirements for recording Future of call recording Check out our previous episode 61 where we discuss their IX Cloud

Episode #90 – Demystifying Microsoft Teams Operator Connect

June 08, 2021 13:08 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MB

In this episode we discuss the new Microsoft Teams Operator connect functionality currently in public preview. What is Operator Connect What is Operator Connect Conferencing Requirements How to configure Current experience and guidance in the public preview https://cloudpartners.transform.microsoft.com/practices/microsoft-365-for-operators/connect

Episode #89 – Troubleshooting Microsoft Teams with Self-Help Diagnostics

May 25, 2021 13:22 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MB

In this episode, we discuss the use of Self-Help Diagnostics to troubleshoot Microsoft Teams. Teams usage is growing, the number of features is rapidly growing, and it is difficult for Administrator to be able to diagnose and troubleshoot issues remotely. https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-support/self-help-diagnostics-available-for-microsoft-teams/ba-p/1303554 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/troubleshoot/teams-administration/admin-self-help-diagnostics

Episode #88 – Attack of the super sized Microsoft Teams meetings and more!

May 11, 2021 13:13 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this episode, the team discusses all the new and upcoming Microsoft Teams Meeting features and experiences: Large meetings (1000 attendees) Webinars Live events external presenters Whiteboard - Onedrive/Sharepoint Polls and Quizzes And more..

Episode #87 – Notes from the field on usage and adoption during COVID-19

April 27, 2021 13:28 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

In this episode, the team discusses our notes from the field while working with clients in helping support their end-users.

Episode #86 – Update from Microsoft Teams Contact Center Solution – Computer Talk

April 13, 2021 12:16 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

In this episode, the team talks with Chris Bardon - Chief Software Architect at Computer Talk makers of Ice Contact Center for Microsoft Teams. In continuation of our previous discussion Episode #67, we discuss, evolution of their platform the different contact center models https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/teams-contact-center Connect Connect and Extend Extend and Power Migration scenarios and challenges ...continue reading "Episode #86 – Update from Microsoft Teams Contact Ce...

Episode #85 – Interview with Oak Innovation Microsoft Teams compliance recording

March 30, 2021 12:05 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

In this episode, the team interviews Brian White, Business Development at Oak Innovation. We discuss their product: Business Focus Product differentiator Product Architecture Advanced and challenging scenarios Microsoft Certification & validation process of their product. Register for their upcoming webinar https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4303512014283537933

Episode #83 – Optimizing your connectivity to Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365

March 02, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MB

In this episode, we talk to Program Manager, Microsoft 365 Enterprise and Cloud Paul Andrew, and Program Manager Architect Microsoft 365 Networking Jeff Mealiffe. These gents are legends in the Microsoft 365 networking space that bring you https://connectivity.office.com. We discuss the benefits of running the tool at home and in the corporate network, recommendations for ...continue reading "Episode #83 – Optimizing your connectivity to Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365"

Episode #82 – Microsoft Public Preview & Feedback with Emily Kirby

February 16, 2021 14:12 - 18 minutes - 24.6 MB

In this episode, we discuss the new Microsoft Teams Public Preview and Microsoft Teams meeting feature feedback with Microsoft Program Manager Emily Kirby. https://aka.ms/TeamsPreviewCommunity https://microsoftteams.uservoice.com/

Episode #81 – Microsoft Stream classic to new Stream, What you need to know!

February 02, 2021 13:07 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

In this episode, we talk about all things you need to know about the move from classic Microsoft Stream to new Stream. New Stream https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/stream/streamnew/new-stream Listing all the content you have in Classic Stream https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-stream-forum/powershell-script-to-list-all-videos-in-your-365-stream/m-p/1752149 Permissions related challenges to sharing out content in the new stream https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/MicrosoftTeams/tmr-m...

Episode #80 – Applying Microsoft Teams features to your day to day work

January 19, 2021 15:06 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MB

In this episode, the team interviews Evan Zaleschuk Sr. Partner Technical Architect at Microsoft. We talk about how to apply Microsoft Teams features to your day to day work, along with as a Microsoft partner what you need to know in order to deploy Teams successfully to your clients.

Episode #79 – 2020 year in review and looking into 2021

January 05, 2021 18:02 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

WOW 3 years have flown by, this latest episode the team recaps: Our 2020 Episodes How 2019 rolled into 2020 Key features from 2020 Looking forward into 2021 New intro music provided by Habib's son Mo.

Episode #78 – Fireside Chat Emergency Services in Teams

December 22, 2020 16:11 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MB

Hi, all in this episode we have a Fireside chat on Emergency Services in Teams, with our very own resident experts Dino Caputo and Michael LaMontagne. What do we have to think about for Emergency services, as we continue to work from home, and plan for return to work?

Episode #77 – Demystifying the Release Process of Microsoft 365 and Office

December 08, 2020 12:56 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MB

In this episode, the team discusses what is the Microsoft release methodology when it comes to Microsoft 365 and Office. Where are the locations to manage this functionality, what they mean, and how to get into insider- pre-release programs. Launch of Microsoft Teams preview experience and alignment with Microsoft 365 deployment channels Set up the Standard ...continue reading "Episode #77 – Demystifying the Release Process of Microsoft 365 and Office"

Episode #76 – Deep dive into Microsoft Teams Templates

November 24, 2020 18:24 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

In this episode, the team goes deeper into the discussion about Microsoft Teams templates. Types of templates Managing templates Governance Development

Episode #75 – Interview with Sr. Platform Evangelist Jon Levesque

November 10, 2020 14:03 - 35 minutes - 47.9 MB

In this episode, the team talks about Power Platform Sr. Platform Evangelist at Microsoft Jon Levesque

Episode #74 – Using Microsoft DSC as a runbook in Azure Automation

October 27, 2020 12:27 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MB

In this Episode, a follow up to Episode 71. The teams walks through the process of running Microsoft 365 DSC in Azure Automation. What is MicrosoftDSC? Microsoft365DSC is an Open-Source initiative hosted on GitHub, lead by Microsoft engineers and maintained by the community. It allows you to write a definition for how your Microsoft 365 tenant ...continue reading "Episode #74 – Using Microsoft DSC as a runbook in Azure Automation"

Episode #72 – Interview with the Teamsfest team

September 29, 2020 12:29 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB

In this episode, we have a good chat with the guys who are coordinating Teamsfest. They give us a rundown about the 1-day event that is jam-packed with a star-studded lineup with sessions related to Microsoft Teams. Registration Link for the event: TeamsFest 2020 (sessionize.com)

Episode #71 – Microsoft 365 Desired State Configuration (DSC)

September 15, 2020 16:19 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MB

In this episode, the team talks with Nik Charlebois Senior Customer Engineer and lead for Microsoft 365 Desired State Configuration (DSC), and fellow canuck about: How it came to be Vision Use cases Workloads Microsoft365DSC is an Open-Source initiative hosted on GitHub, lead by Microsoft engineers and maintained by the community. It allows you to ...continue reading "Episode #71 – Microsoft 365 Desired State Configuration (DSC)"

Episode #70 – Microsoft Teams impactful end user changes

September 01, 2020 11:06 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

In this episode the team discusses the new highly impactful end-user changes, these features are large enough that would require changes to documentation or end-user adoption and training. New meeting pre-join experience New meeting experience Breakout rooms Meeting options Channel Info (I) Moved Channel Meeting in top Corner (Meet Now in Channel) New file share ...continue reading "Episode #70 – Microsoft Teams impactful end user changes"

Episode #69 – Interview with Microsoft Teams Contact Center/Compliance Recorder – Landis Computer

August 18, 2020 11:31 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this episode, the team talks with CEO Matt Landis, of Landis Technologies who are are one of the Microsoft Teams Certified Contact Center & Compliance Cloud recording partners. We discuss their products: Business Focus Product differentiator Product Architecture Advanced and challenging scenarios Microsoft Certification & validation process of their product.

Episode #68 – Interview with Microsoft Teams Compliance Recorder – Numonix

August 04, 2020 16:50 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

In this episode, the team talks with PM Evan Kahan from Numonix , who are are one of the Microsoft Teams Certified Compliance Cloud recording partners. We discuss their IX Cloud product: Business Focus Product differentiator Product Architecture Advanced and challenging scenarios Microsoft Certification & validation process of their product.

Episode #67 – Interview with Microsoft Teams Contact Center Solution – Computer Talk

July 21, 2020 11:15 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MB

In this episode, the team talks with Chris Bardon - Chief Software Architect at Computer Talk makers of Ice Contact Center for Microsoft Teams. We discuss: Business Focus Product differentiator Product Architecture Advanced and challenging scenarios Microsoft Certification & validation process of their product.

Episode #66 – Interview with Isabella Lubin Sr. PM Microsoft – Teams as a platform

July 07, 2020 12:09 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

In this episode the team talks with Isabella Lubin Sr. Program Manager at Microsoft to discuss the Evolution of Teams as a Platform. The vision of Teams as a platform Adoption of Teams as a platform Teams as a platform scenarios Build announcements

Episode #65 – Interview with Matt Wade talking Teams etiquette and bots

June 23, 2020 13:05 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

In this episode, we talk with fellow Office apps and services MVP - Matt Wade . Matt has published etiquette guides and end-user resources like the Office 365 periodic table on https://www.jumpto365.com/, and has a wealth of knowledge around bots with his work at https://atbot.io/

Episode #64 – Microsoft Teams features from 90 days in 20 mins – Vol 3

June 09, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this episode which is similar to Episode 36 & Episode 57, we cover a massive amount of features in Microsoft Teams that have been launched, rolling out or announced in the past 90 days. We've pulled all this information from Office 365 message center, Microsoft Tech community, Office 365 Roadmap with Teams filter. New ...continue reading "Episode #64 – Microsoft Teams features from 90 days in 20 mins – Vol 3"

Episode #63 – Interview with Microsoft MVP Joanne C. Klein

May 26, 2020 12:56 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

In this episode, we interview Microsoft Office Apps and Services MVP Joanne C. Klein, around the topics of : Governance Compliance Data Loss Protection Cybersecurity Awareness Kit from Microsoft and Terranova Security https://joannecklein.com/

Episode #62 – Major Microsoft 365 feature announcements

May 12, 2020 13:30 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MB

In this episode, we cover the major Microsoft 365 announcements around Teams Planner Stream Threat Protection Administration Authentication https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-teams-april-2020/ba-p/1347929 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/manage-tasks-app https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/users-groups-roles/directory-administrative-units https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/users-groups-rol...

Episode 61 – Notes from the field on usage and adoption during COVID-19

April 28, 2020 12:48 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this episode, the team discusses our notes from the field while working with clients in helping support their end-users. Dino - Identifying Capacity Issues Habib  - How do you know when a Teams user is provisioned? Get Started with Teams App Dev & the Power Platform

Episode #61 – Notes from the field on usage and adoption during COVID-19

April 28, 2020 12:48 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this episode, the team discusses our notes from the field while working with clients in helping support their end-users. Dino - Identifying Capacity Issues Habib  - How do you know when a Teams user is provisioned? Get Started with Teams App Dev & the Power Platform

Episode #60 – Supporting remote workers through Covid-19 using live events

April 14, 2020 12:25 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this episode, the team discusses all aspects of using Microsoft Teams live events broken down in the below categories. Live events Services Administration Organizer/Producer Presenter/Attendee Microsoft 365 Live Events Assistance (Public Preview) What are Microsoft Teams live events?

Episode #59 – Supporting remote workers through COVID-19

March 31, 2020 12:11 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode, the team discusses our lives during the past 2 weeks and our experiences supporting remote workers. Additionally, Microsoft Teams has been incurring additional load, listen in on what services and features have been throttled down temporarily. Crisis Communication sample template Power Apps Microsoft Learning Pathways Microsoft Developer Virtual Conference Throttling Teams: Chat ...continue reading "Episode #59 – Supporting remote workers through COVID-19"

Episode #58 – Guidance to support remote workers

March 17, 2020 12:25 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

In this episode, the teams talks about the guidance for remote workers during Covid-19 and beyond. Check out our discussion on the guidance and how our home remote sessions are setup. Michael's home office Dino's home office Curtis's home office Habib's home office https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2020/03/02/working-remotely-during-challenging-times/ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2020/03/05/our-commitment-to-customers-during-covid-19/ For teachers, stude...

Episode #57 – Microsoft Teams features from 90 days in 20 mins – Vol 2

March 03, 2020 13:14 - 27.9 MB

In this episode which is similar to Episode 36, we cover a massive amount of features in Microsoft Teams that have been launched, rolling out or announced in the past 90 days. We've pulled all this information from Office 365 message center, Microsoft Tech community, Office 365 Roadmap with Teams filter. Here are a list ...continue reading "Episode #57 – Microsoft Teams features from 90 days in 20 mins – Vol 2"

Episode #56 – What you need to know during Microsoft 365 Outages / Service Disruptions!

February 18, 2020 14:01 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode, the team talks about the various ways to stay updated during a Microsoft 365 outage and service disruption. See below for reference links,  documentation and twitter handles to follow. Reference Links and Locations https://portal.office.com/adminportal/home#/servicehealth Office 365 Admin Mobile App https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/office-365-management-api/office-365-management-apis-overview https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/servicedescriptions/office-365-pla...

Episode #55 – Microsoft Teams Mobile App with Arvind Muthukrishnan

February 04, 2020 13:57 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MB

In this episode, we talk with Senior Product Manager Microsoft Teams mobile experience Arvind Muthukrishnan. As you know how amazing the Microsoft Teams mobile application is, we wanted to get some more insights as to how it came about and what's coming to the mobile platform.

Episode #54 – Microsoft Teams Adopt and Embrace with Paul Woods

January 21, 2020 14:05 - 32 minutes - 43.9 MB

In this episode, we talk with Paul Woodsfounder of AdoptAndEmbrace.comand co-author of Adopt & Embrace Microsoft Teams"A manager's guide to communication, collaboration, and coordination with Microsoft Teams" Foreward:  Karuana Gatimu Co-author: Helen Blunden Co-author: Benjamin Elias Co-author: Darrell Webster

Episode #53 – Top 5 Improved, Released, Announced, Hoped for features in Microsoft Teams

January 07, 2020 12:41 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MB

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Wishing everyone a great 2020, 2 years later we're still having a great time covering Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365! So for this episode, the team discusses the Top 5 Improved, Released, Announced in 2019 and Hoped for features in Microsoft Teams. Improved • Federation (v2) • Meeting Roles (Presenter/Attendee) • Enhanced ...continue reading "Episode #53 – Top 5 Improved, Released, Announced, Hoped for features in Microsoft Teams"

Episode #52 – Microsoft Teams EDU with Nick Smith

December 24, 2019 14:23 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

In this episode, the team is talking with Principal Program Manager of Microsoft Teams EDU Nick Smith.   Great resources for Teams EDU that Nick mentioned: https://aka.ms/TeamsEDUWebinars https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsEDUCommunity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcbQ2UK69Tc  

Episode #51 – Microsoft Teams Private Channels with Roshin Lal Ramesan

December 10, 2019 13:50 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this episode, the team talks Microsoft Teams private channels with Microsoft Teams product lead Roshin Lal Ramesan

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